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Adam L. review of Empire Ears Odin In-Ear Headphones - Open Box image 1 out of 1
Adam L.
Having had an absolutely fantastic experience ordering open box focal bathys from headphone.com I decided to order the open box Empire Ears Odins and they arrived two days ago and not only are the stunning, they arrived brand new, and sound nothing short of amazing. The Odins were shipped on the day I ordered them and even though my delivery was delayed by USPS, customer service from headphones.com were immediately available through email and even called my local post office to rectify the probl...
Empire Ears Odin In-Ear Headphones - Open Box
Joshua R. review of Focal Bathys image 1 out of 1
Joshua R.
Not bad out of the box. Currently on hour 50 of the burn-in process. I use a burn-in track. I like to burn-in headphones in for 200 hours. I’ve watched a move and made a long phone call. I usually listen to an album every couple of days to hear the progression. I have a feeling I’ll be very happy with them. They have already given me the confidence to purchase Focal Clear MG Pros.
Focal Bathys
Neal H. review of Chord Electronics Poly V3 - Open Box image 1 out of 1
Neal H.
Great deal through Headphones.com. The Poly/Mojo 2 combo sounds fantastic. I got a case for it from Amazon by a company called Miter. Def recommended to get a case. Quick shipping, all good regarding the purchase.
Chord Electronics Poly V3 - Open Box
Eddie A. review of Meze Audio 105 SILVA Headphones image 1 out of 1
Eddie A.
Love the combination of the Topping DX3 Pro DAC and the Meze Audio 105 SILVA headphones. They make my old school music listening experience that much better. Quality sounds from that era brought back to life for me. Wow!!!
Meze Audio 105 SILVA Headphones
Narinder B. review of Focal Bathys Headphones - Open Box image 1 out of 1
Narinder B.
Wonderful headphones. Relaxing this morning on the back porch and listening to The Cranberries and Sixousie and the Banshees vinyl on my Cambridge Audio turntable connected to the Bathys by BT. Really great sound. The highs are a bit far reaching for my taste, but the bass is punchy and the soundstage is broad and deep. I have compared this morning to my pair of wired Stellias (through a Topping HPA) and other than the highs being a bit more than I appreciate, the differences are subtle. I...
Focal Bathys Headphones - Open Box
Alex L. review of Woo Audio WA23 LUNA image 1 out of 2+1
Alex L.
I have owned several highly rated headphone amps both solid state and tube. I currently own Amps&Sound Forge, Pass HPA-1 and Schiit Mjolinar 3. Headphone include Focal Utopia OG, Audeze LCD-5, & Abyss Diana TC. Feeding the chain is a Chord Hugo TT2 & Upscaler. Once inserted into the chain the Woo Audio WA23 Luna proceeded to reveal previously unexperienced wonders in the music the likes of which I'd never imagined was possible. More information presented beautifully bringing out the best in...
Woo Audio WA23 LUNA
Collin M. review of KEF LSXII LT Wireless Bookshelf Speakers image 1 out of 1
Collin M.
These are the perfect fit for my office for casual music listening and gaming. The speakers don't take up too much desk space, look even better in person, and were easy to set up. I'm very happy with how good these sound for music and any game I throw at them.
KEF LSXII LT Wireless Bookshelf Speakers
David B. review of CrinEar Daybreak In-Ear Headphones image 1 out of 1
David B.
This iem has been a surprise. The sound quality from both a standard 3.5mm headphone, and a swapped TRN cable with a USB C dongle has been above average. I won’t say they are better than my megafi est, but they give the Dusk a serious run for the money. I have had them for about three days and compared them on three albums. The Cure KISS me Kiss me Kiss me. Dave Brubeck Take 5 and Colton Walls Imaginary Appalachia. You would be hard to tell with was with between the Dusk and the Daybreak. ...
CrinEar Daybreak In-Ear Headphones
Louis S. review of Meze Audio Alba In-Ear Headphones image 1 out of 2+1
Louis S.
These sound amazing! Unfortunately my pair had the paint chip after the first use in the protective carry case, which was disappointing. Thankfully the amazing team over at headphones.com were more than willing to help me out, thank you Alan! I really want to like these, but I do feel uncomfortable recommending these to people who intent to be more active while listening if you also care about aesthetics. If you don't care, get these, best sound around by far. Great for listening to jazz,...
Meze Audio Alba In-Ear Headphones
Paul J. review of Focal Bathys Headphones - Open Box image 1 out of 1
Paul J.
We purchased two units of the Bathys, one grey, one dune, from the Headphones.com open box sale and are very pleased to have them. They replaced a Sony XM4 (mine) and her Sony XM5. Sound quality wize, they are noticeably better than both of the Sonys. We've read that the Sony's noise cancelling is better, but we can't tell a difference, perhaps because the Sony's are aging a bit and the earcups probably could stand to be replaced. We are not hifi hobbyists with many different headphones to ...
Focal Bathys Headphones - Open Box
Ed B. review of Eversolo DMP-A8 All-In-One Streamer, DAC Amp, Preamp image 1 out of 1
Ed B.
Took delivery of my preordered DMP-A8 a few days after Headphones.com got them in stock. I am using it as the hub in my main 2-channel setup to check it out. I currently have it set up to use it as a streamer/DAC/preamp into an Emotiva XPS 2 Gen3 then to a pair of GoldenEar Triton One.Rs, or as a streamer only, to a PrimaLuna Tube DAC (Burr Brown chipset), then to the PrimaLuna EVO300 Tube Integrated Amp and into a pair of Ohm Walsh Tall 2000 speakers … easy switch of the output with the Evers...
Eversolo DMP-A8 All-In-One Streamer, DAC Amp, Preamp
Stephen D. review of Thieaudio Monarch MKIII In-Ear Headphones image 1 out of 1
Stephen D.
I feel my stable is complete. I recently got the Mirai, which I love. But the bass, while very good, is still not quite there. I decided to take a chance on the Monarch Mk3. Crinacle has the Mk2 as an S(-) IEM, and though Headphones.com has not reviewed it (yet? Why not?), most everyone else has it as an improvement. I concur! For the vast majority, this is a true endgame IEM. And really, it is the only one I have heard that ultimately rivals an excellent over-ear headphone. It has intense bass,...
Thieaudio Monarch MKIII In-Ear Headphones
Frank P. review of Utopia 2022 image 1 out of 1
Frank P.
Wow! ...Musical... the search has ended. Absolutely worth the cost. The first headphone I just listened to for pleasure and let the music envelope me. No more comparisons. Now I can hear what my brain said I was missing. It's complete.
Utopia 2022
Jason G. review of HEDDphone TWO GT image 1 out of 1
Jason G.
Excellent sounding headphone. I also have the ZMF Caldera and honestly, I find this to be more resolving than the Caldera though the Caldera does sound more weighty however, I believe this is due to the staging to being slightly more intimate on the Caldera and I find the HEDD GT to have better instrument separation in comparison to the Caldera. Huge win for the GT considering the price difference. My only gripe with the HEDD GT is the cushion on the headband... I find it to be not soft enough ...
HEDDphone TWO GT
Christopher M. review of Meze Audio 105 AER Headphones image 1 out of 2+1
Christopher M.
Buying was super simple and straight forward, and the headphones arrived quickly and packaged well. My next pair of headphones will most likely be purchased from you guys as well. Thanks!
Meze Audio 105 AER Headphones
Yevhen S. review of Hifiman HE1000 V4 Headphones - Stealth Magnet Edition image 1 out of 1
Yevhen S.
I've been listening to a pair of HE1k daily for 3-4 hours in average ever since I received them (more than a month now) and compared them back and forth with the other headphones from my fleet (some of which can be seen on the photo). Overall, I'm quite impressed by Hifiman's rendition. They are also very comfortable and just feel nice and well-made. In terms of sound, it is one of the most revealing headsets I've ever had a chance to own, the previous champion was a pair of Sony MDR-EX1000. The...
Hifiman HE1000 V4 Headphones - Stealth Magnet Edition
Alex R. review of AudioQuest Perch image 1 out of 1
Alex R.
Excellent build quality and presentation. I love that it didn't require any assembly and was just a solid headphone stand out of the box. It's a nice and simple, subdued look that lets the headphone you place on it stand out at the focal piece rather than the stand itself. A worthy purchase.
AudioQuest Perch
Adrian C. review of Audeze LCD-GX Gaming Headphones Open Box image 1 out of 1
Adrian C.
Probably the funnest pair of headphones I own. They’re meant for gaming but listening to music is something else. I guess if I had one complaint it would be pressure from the ear cups
Audeze LCD-GX Gaming Headphones Open Box
Elliot H. review of Hifiman Arya Headphones | Stealth Magnets Edition image 1 out of 1
Elliot H.
As a music lover, I know the story of diminishing returns in audio all too well, so I've often looked up to headphones like the Arya lineup but they had often still been too price prohibitive in comparison to the improvement in audio quality you may get over Hifiman's own Sundara for example. While I still hold true to that sentiment, it is a solid jump up regardless, and especially worth it if you catch it on a good deal like I did. The sound-staging is great, it's relatively wide along with a ...
Hifiman Arya Headphones | Stealth Magnets Edition
Larry H. review of Focal Elex Headphones - Open Box image 1 out of 1
Larry H.
I am only on my third day with these headphones but they are already proving to be a winner. The open back design gives a nice wide soundstage and, being a fan of the Focal tuning, the dynamic balance of the presentation is right on for me. Many reviews of these headphones tell you to bag the factory cables and I would agree. They are bulky and stiff and detract heavily from the experience. Many options in after-market cables exist. I am powering these with an Astell & Kern HC3 DAC/amp and ...
Focal Elex Headphones - Open Box
David D. review of Focal Hadenys image 1 out of 1
David D.
The Hadenys were offered at a unbelievable price drop price. I immediately ordered them and they were shipped out the same day! Unboxing was typical facal. I wasn’t sure about the design but I have to say they still feel premium and they are More comfortable than the typical offering, very light on the head. Fun clean bass, mids are very present and highs are none fatiguing. Soundstage isn’t the biggest but they are detailed. I listen to them on my Hifiman EF600,they pair beautifully. I have the...
Focal Hadenys
Kristopher D. review of Hifiman HE1000 V4 Headphones - Stealth Magnet Edition image 1 out of 1
Kristopher D.
I’ll start off with the build quality. The HE1000 Stealth is very well built. You can tell they use very high quality materials to make the headphones. They are very comfortable and can be worn for a long period of time without an issue. The sound is absolutely stunning. The detail is exceptional and they sound very clear and precise. Overall I’m very impressed with the quality and performance of the HE1000 Stealth.
Hifiman HE1000 V4 Headphones - Stealth Magnet Edition
Kristopher D. review of Topping G5 image 1 out of 3+2
Kristopher D.
The G5 packs some serious power and the sound quality is outstanding. I'm actually very surprised at just how good the G5 preforms. The Bluetooth functionality is the thing that surprised me the most. I can’t tell any loss of quality going from my phone on a Bluetooth connection or a USB-C connection. This is a small ish device however it packs some serious power and has a very clean and clear sound. I bought it to take with me while traveling and I’ve actually been using it on my desk top for a...
Topping G5
Andrei C. review of 64 AUDIO tia Trió™ In-Ear Headphones - Open Box image 1 out of 2+1
Andrei C.
They actually gave me a BRAND NEW SEALED Tia Trió for the open box price. Wow! Thank you so much Headphones.com team! Also, Headphones.com shipped the same day that I ordered and the Tia Trió sounds absolutely amazing. (S tier)
64 AUDIO tia Trió™ In-Ear Headphones - Open Box
Miguel G. review of Moondrop Variations Tribrid In-Ear Headphones image 1 out of 1
Miguel G.
These are my first IEMs, and frankly, I'm kicking myself for not making the plunge sooner! These are some of my favorite things about the Variations: Balanced sound that, so far, doesn't come off as shouty or overly bassy. They're quite comfortable for extended sessions. The design is eye catching, without being over the top. While the provided case isn't of the highest quality, I have no doubt that it'll protect my Variations for a long time to come.
Moondrop Variations Tribrid In-Ear Headphones
Irvin G. review of Dan Clark Audio E3 Headphones image 1 out of 1
Irvin G.
I've been listening to the E3 for a few weeks now and they've exceeded my expectations to the point where I'm listening to them more than all my other cans combined. The E3 is a great all-arounder for enjoying all genres of music, gaming and movies. They're comfortable to wear 6+ hours a day with some slight modifications (more below) and I would characterize their presentation as slightly warm of neutral with a pleasantly wide soundstage for a closed back. The E3 responds very well to Peace EQ ...
Dan Clark Audio E3 Headphones
Adam L. review of Focal Utopia 2022 Headphones - Open Box image 1 out of 2+1
Adam L.
Nothing short of an amazing experience. Headphone.com is a class act. These Utopias were open box at an amazing price. I’ve purchased other open box items from them so I had no hesitation. I was eyeing the Utopia 2022s for some time. And when an additional 15% off offer came through via email, I grabbed them. I ordered them on a Friday and they were delivered on Tuesday (would have been Monday, but no one was home to sign). During the entire process the emails were timely accurate and unobtrusiv...
Focal Utopia 2022 Headphones - Open Box
Andrei C. review of 64 Audio U4s In-Ear Headphones - Open Box image 1 out of 2+1
Andrei C.
The U4s arrived in very good condition & Headphones.com, shipped the same day that I ordered. Also, these sound so similar to the U12t that I have a hard time justifying to even keep the U12t for double the cost. Note : The U4s that I got came with the M12 modules, which makes this purchase even more better, since they stopped including M12 modules recently. Thanks! - acaldejon.
64 Audio U4s In-Ear Headphones - Open Box
Emmanouel F. review of Sennheiser Momentum 4 Headphones image 1 out of 1
Emmanouel F.
These are my first pair of legit headphones. I travel almost weekly and wanted a durable quality headphones to listen to music, watch movies on the plane, talk on the phone, work out, etc. I wanted something that could be wireless and have the ability to connect using a cable for flights or continue to worl down the road when the life of the battery is done. Headphones.com helped me pick this one up during a chat, so they made it on my Christmas list. I've been wearing them have been wearing ...
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Headphones
Richard S. review of Eversolo DMP-A6 Streamer and DAC image 1 out of 2+1
Richard S.
Although I had issues connecting the Eversolo phone app to my DMP A-6 (and discovered the hard way that headphones.com’s support is seriously lacking), once I resolved the issue, it paired beautifully with my system, sitting upstream from a Decware SE84UFO and Tekton Design Lores. The soundstage, clarity, tonality, realism, and pure listening enjoyment are amazing and leave me wanting absolutely nothing.
Eversolo DMP-A6 Streamer and DAC
Adam L. review of Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies 3rd Gen Headphone Tube Amplifier image 1 out of 2+1
Adam L.
I already had a Naim unity Atom HE addition and and an AK SP3000 to power my Focal Clear MGs and my Empire Ear Odins but it wasn’t until I plugged my Odins into the Woo Audio AW7 firefly 3rd generation did I appreciate how truly amazing hearing the rich sound of audiophile steaming I’ve been using for over six months. The WA7 is as beautiful as it is amazing to use as an amp and DAC. In fact I truly can’t believe the sound quality from my iPhone streaming Tidal plugged into the WA7 and listening...
Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies 3rd Gen Headphone Tube Amplifier
Jayanta C. review of Focal Bathys image 1 out of 1
Jayanta C.
These headphones are perfect for anyone who prioritizes exceptional sound quality. Although they lack the advanced noise cancellation features of models like the Sony XM5 or Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra, known for their crisp call clarity and effective noise suppression, the Bathys compensate with unparalleled sound quality, particularly in DAC Mode. The Bluetooth audio quality exceeds that of many other wireless headphones, making them a standout choice for audiophiles who appreciate the ability to...
Focal Bathys
Leonel L. review of Hisenior Audio Mega5-EST In-Ear Headphones image 1 out of 1
Leonel L.
I love these IEMs, I wouldn’t call them end all be all, or better than headphones, but they’re easily some of the best tuned. The bass blew me out of the water on tracks like millennium by OutKast or villuminati by J Cole, where the track draws it out, complete vibration envelopement. I can definitely recommend these, the resolution is amazing and the mids and soundstage are PERFECT, I’ve never heard better on an IEM. Which brings us to the highs, while slightly under-pronounced they’re crisp a...
Hisenior Audio Mega5-EST In-Ear Headphones
William F. review of Audeze LCD-5 Flagship Headphones image 1 out of 1
William F.
If you're cool with a little EQ, they just might be the best headphones on Earth. Out of the box, the LCD-5's are a touch mid-forward. Definitely within the broad range of "neutral", but a little recessed in the bass & treble for my taste. Luckily, they show next to no distortion whatsoever, and after a little tweaking in EqualizerAPO they have left my HD800S's & Focal Stellias completely in the dust. I had a pair of LCD-2's back in the day, and this is an entirely different animal.
Audeze LCD-5 Flagship Headphones
David G. review of DMS Project Omega Headphones image 1 out of 1
David G.
After a short break-in period, I find the sound to be neutral, detailed, snd very engaging. They are very light and comfortable to wear. Easy to drive and scale upward with better gear. Highly recommended.
DMS Project Omega Headphones
Adam G. review of Dan Clark Audio NOIRE X Headphones image 1 out of 1
Adam G.
Coming from buying iems for the past year, I’ve decided to change things up and go for over ear headphones. After researching and searching around headphones.com for a bit, I got myself a Dan Clark Audio Noire X. The headphones feels hefty and premium on hand, and I love that it’s foldable. I quickly plugged it into my FiiO K7 and played some music. The bass is tight, punchy, and deep. It’s also uncolored compared to my more bassy iems, so I had to EQ the bass up a bit. After the adjustment, t...
Dan Clark Audio NOIRE X Headphones
Marc T. review of Chord Electronics Mojo 2 Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier image 1 out of 3+2
Marc T.
Absolutely love this little unit! Got a great price from Headphones.com too. Sound quality far outperforms my expectations, despite having purchased based on a series of reviews. I’ve been running an audio engine D1 with a tube amp to get a richer / fuller sound through my Focal Clears. Based on living with this unit for a few days I’ve now returned the tube amp - get as rich a sound through the Mojo 2. 5 stars easy
Chord Electronics Mojo 2 Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier
James E. review of Thieaudio Hype 4 In-Ear Headphones image 1 out of 1
James E.
Love these IEMs. Aside from looking fantastic they sound amazing. Details are better than anticipated and the bass is just right (really really good). On the treble side it can be a little bright at times but nothing that bothers me. I already have some eq profiles set up on my computer and when I applied the one I use for my Arya Stealths it basically fixed the treble and made the bass god-tier.
Thieaudio Hype 4 In-Ear Headphones
Matthew D. review of Focal Elex Headphones image 1 out of 2+1
Matthew D.
The Elex was a nice upgrade over the HD 6XX although the HD 6XX mids are still undefeated you get a lot more bass and quite a bit more bass boom. You get unveiled trouble, it's not bright but it's not veiled like the 6XX or 600s are. On top of that the mids are still really good maybe not quite as good as the 6xx but still very good. The Sound Stage is a bit wider than the HD 6XX but I mean the bar is not high the 6XX's are very intimate and I wouldn't say the staging is wide on the elex but in ...
Focal Elex Headphones
Trey P. review of Hifiman Arya Organic Headphones image 1 out of 1
Trey P.
Absolutely stellar headphones. I owned these at the same time as the HE-1000 Stealth and I much preferred the tuning of the Organics. They sound more spacious and punchy to me. The HE-1000 sound great too, but with more subdued treble and bass, and don’t have the dynamics (punch) of the Organics. My previous favorite headphones were the Focal OG Clear, but these are on a different level IMO. I power these with an iFi Hip DAC Stealth, which sounds fuller, slightly warmer than neutral, and have m...
Hifiman Arya Organic Headphones
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