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Philip S.

The hipDac has surpassed my expectations! It's my first iFi product and will more than likely purchase more items from their line. The hipDac provides a very clean sound. Compared with the Dragonfly Cobalt that I extensively use, it is slightly warmer. Both are great for extensive listening without fatigue. I especially love the bass and gain features (coined xBass and PowerMatch by iFi). My current daily drivers, Drop/Senn HD58x and Focal Elex, are both easy to drive and need neither (at...

iFi Audio Hip DAC

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Glenn V.

I currently own the HiFiMAN 400i and the HiFiMAN Sundara at $349 on sale was well worth the upgrade. Clear balanced sound with a nice wide soundstage. Slightly tight fitting for me at first but should loosen with time. Worked very well with my PC and the iFi Zen DAC. Will try other DACs and DAPs in the future. I recommend giving the Sundara a try, you will be pleasantly surprised!

Hifiman Sundara Headphones | 2020 Edition

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Ruben F.

Great little case, unfortunately the logo imprint on mine i hardly visible. Having the DAC snuggly in the case gives the volume knob a "soft lock" not that it's necessary but I've begun to push the DAC slightly out when adjusting the volume. I couldn't imagine not having this case with my Go Blu, i love it.

iFi Audio GO Blu Case

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Jonathan S.

I am so impressed, I can't believe how great this sounds for how little it costs! It punches WAY above its weight. I bought this for my laptop and iPad, and it made me realize I never had an amp that worked properly with my IEMs. My previous experience was with a Questyle M12, and various Schiit amps on low gain. None of them sounded good by comparison. I have a Campfire Mammoth, a 3 driver IEM with a bio-cellulose dynamic bass driver, and a 2 BA setup for mids and HF. The bass sounded flabby...

iFi Audio Hip DAC 3 Portable DAC/Amp

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Alex I.

As you can see from the background, I am a bit of an audiophile. So being a Dynaudio and Simaudio Moon freak, personal sound is also important to me. The headphones sound very good through Bluetooth but, really shine in DAC mode through a high res service like tidal. I am really impressed by that mode, which is surprisingly loud by the way. The build quality is excellent and the headphones are super comfortable. And I have a big noggin. Lol Finally, I was nervous buying open box but there is no...

Focal Bathys Headphones - Open Box

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Alex E.

The headphones sound great, the packaging was in perfect condition and the shipping was prompt. As far as IEM's go, these are the best I've ever heard and blow more expensive models (which I've tried but don't own) out of the water. I would highly recommend these to anyone looking for high quality but convenient to use listening devices on a budget. They never fall out of my ears, fit comfortably with the many sizes of silicon tips, there's nothing I'd change.

Moondrop Blessing 3 In-Ear Headphones

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Alejandro M.

I'm very happy with my purchase; the 109 Pro's are fun. I was debating between these and the Focal Clear OG. At the end of the day it came down price and aesthetics. The 109s are beautiful, and fit in with the aesthetics of my desk. I was also worried about discoloration of the ear pads on the Clear with time. I'm relatively new to the hobby, so take this next part with a grain of salt. I do find the headphones to be bright. I watched some reviews that mentioned a break-in period that cou...

Meze Audio 109 PRO Headphones - Open Box

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Himanshu J.

I bought the focal elex having owned the focal celestee and liking their build and sound for office use. Elex sounds more dynamic with a better overall soundstage presentation, and the cables that came with it are of good quality. I hope I do not have the driver issues reported by some elex users in the long run but right now I am very happy with them.

Focal Elex Headphones

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William H.

This cable works great, and sounds great with my Focal Clear Headphones! I really needed a shorter cable, and indeed that didn’t kink up so much like the stock cables. I’m so glad got such solid advice from Headphones.com’s staff!

Meze Audio 99 Series 2.5mm or 4.4mm Replacement Cable

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David M.

I've looked around alot for an excellent set of headphones and since I already have a set of magnapan speakers that I love, these were just what I was looking for. I can't wait to get them broken in. They sound great just not the highs I was expecting but still sound great and with a little more usage they will be exceptional.

Hifiman Ananda Planar Magnetic Headphones - Stealth Magnets

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Tiffany F.

This headphone has been very handy for when I’m up moving around the house, or when i’m too tired to hook up my DAC and amp. They are about as detailed as an HD600 or something similar but they image better. It’s punchy but not as physical as a regular wired Focal. I don’t prefer the stock tuning, but once their hearing calibration is enabled, and I can bump up the mid/upper mid range a little, they sound wonderful. Make sure you burn them in, they change like other Focals do.

Focal Bathys

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Michael M.

It took a bit of burn in to be honest and I was initially.. underwhelmed. I'll share my preferences first to provide context as this along with perhaps very very high expectations tainted my initial impression. I like/love resolution and detail but also want natural sound so let's call is neutral reference with a slight bias to bright vs. warm. Two of my headphones I enjoy the most are my HE1000SE (mainly on class A / solid-state) and my HD800S (mainly on OTL Tubes). One for it's detail speed an...

Final Audio D8000 Pro Collector’s Edition

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Jose F.

Bought the Radiance again for the 2nd time because it just looks and sound amazing for the price! Headphones.com had the best price and Alan Lin is always there to help for any inquiries..best customer service!

Focal Radiance Headphones | Limited Edition

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Vykin M.

Truly amazing headphones. Coming from the hd 600, they feel a lot more accurate and huge. They handle metal and rock like nothing else I’ve ever heard. Everything feels huge and powerful. Timbre is great. I was listening to a song with cello, and the best way I could describe it is: it’s like being in a room with the instrument, your first thought is going to be how rich, full, and powerful it sounds. THEN you’d start to hear the air and details, so it’s very realistically powerful. The sounds...

Audeze LCD-2 Headphones

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Geoffrey B.

I wish I could share more photos! The Raven is such a superb piece of audio equipment. The build quality is impeccable. The sound quality is untouchable. The highs are crisp. The lows have so much depth. The mids have so much volume. It's like having a live concert in your ear every time you get the playlist running. I am in love.

Empire Ears Raven In-Ear Headphones

Steven F.

I am so happy with these. They are both more comfortable and far better sounding than my AirPods Max. The Bathys sounds so warm, spacious and detailed that you can easily forget that these are wireless cans. Lovely built quality too, and at Headphone.com's "open box" price they were a steal. Great service and great product. I'm a fan. ;-)

Focal Bathys Headphones - Open Box

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Alexander H.

I've been using the original Mojo for the past few years, and I was interested in the new Mojo 2, but I didn't really understand what an upgrade it is. Wow. I am very impressed by the sound, and especially the new bass and treble boost functions. With the Moondrop Blessing 3 being a little light on the low end, boosting it with the Mojo 2 makes a very nice improvement to the bass. Plus, it has a USB-C input, which means I can plug directly into my new iPhone 15. Highly recommended.

Chord Electronics Mojo 2 Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier

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Alex M.

I got these to replace the bluetooth cable that died on me from the ue 11 csx. These are way better than the bluetooth cable that came with my ue 11csx. These made my iems sound way better and these are trully wireless. A bit pricey but worth it.

iFi Audio GO Pod

Mark J.

I had been debating trying the Focal Bathys headphones for awhile and then I saw an ad for them on Facebook featuring the new “Dune” color way and I instantly clicked on it, not even realizing it was from headphones.com. The one thing that kept me from purchasing them (beyond the price) was I was not that excited by the one color available and then this version was released and I knew I had to have it! I have a number of high-end noise canceling headphones, a bit of an expensive collection and t...

Focal Bathys

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Tim A.

I wasn’t sure I liked the bright red color at first, but it’s growing on me. I do love everything about the SA6… the fit, the look, and most of all the sound. I owned the SA6 Ultra, but had some issues with the fit for some reason. Also I actually like the SA6 mk1 better. So, I sold the Ultra and now I’m very happy with the original SA6. Also, I’m very happy with the service I received from headphones.com. They gave me a great deal too!

Dunu TopSound Studio SA6 In-Ear Headphones

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Tim T.

Wow, just wow!!!! Endgame for sure. These IEM’s sound even better than they look. I usually EQ using wavelet or Poweramp, but these are so well tuned they don’t need it! I just add a bit of bass where needed, but for the most part they just don’t need a thing. If you’ve got the $ to spend on MKiii’s do it!

Thieaudio Monarch MKIII In-Ear Headphones

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Jeffrey W.

At the sale price this was worth it to me. I have really easy to drive headphones but I needed a bluetooth connection to my phone because my apple lightning port is getting unreliable. Comfortable listening is at about 60% on the very efficient and low impedance Austrian Audio Hi-X65 headphones, so I probably wouldn’t think this xcan could drive difficult headphones. This makes sense because most of the companies ads show it with IEMs. What surprised me was how much better the sound was on this ...

iFi Audio xCAN

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Tam T.

Buying the DX320Max Ti from Headphones.com was an effortless experience. Shipped within hours of purchasing and arrived the next day! The DX320Max Ti is one of the best sources I've heard with the Subtonic STORM. I've yet to hear anything as great as this.

iBasso DX320Max Ti Digital Audio Player

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Ivin V.

Bought opened-box, but the condition of the headphone is as good as brand new. It came with the original box and accessories. Sound quality is good, but make sure to pair with an amp to make most of it. We use it for gaming too, and we have no complaints regarding comfort. If your head is on the bigger side, make sure to stretch the headband first to reduce clamping force.

Hifiman Sundara Headphones | 2020 Edition - Open Box

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Gregory C.

The Erco is 5 stars all the way. At first I noticed some issues with the bass and midrange, but after 2 days of break-in running a signal through it it performed better than any Ess chip based dac I've ever heard. everything was superb from the entire frequency range to the decay. I've never heard a dac/amp sound so good, but I have to qualify this by saying that this is the highest quality dac/amp I have heard at this price point.

Ferrum ERCO Balanced DAC & Headphone Amplifier

Angela T.

It shipped the same day I ordered it and was delivered the next day but came defective with a loud high pitch sound. Emailed customer service right away and the lady was very responsive and helpful! Sent the product back and they shipped a brand new one to me as soon as I sent over the return receipt. Great headphones and customer service is memorable.

Focal Bathys Headphones - Open Box

Oluwamayowa Anjolaoluwa W.

So I have been using my new focal bathys for about two weeks now. I was really disappointed at the first test and even in the past two weeks so I left them and didn’t return them. I think I might have just needed to return to them after a break because now I love my headphones. They are so great and so amazing. The sound quality and choices for Bluetooth iPhone connectivity is amazing. I am so proud that I chose these headphones and I am excited to seee how they work in different environments. I...

Focal Bathys

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Matthew L.

I'd been looking for a deal on the 64 Audio U12T. So when I found them discounted on Headphones.com, I jumped on it. Unfortunately, the faceplates were really loose. I contacted Headphones.com about the problem, and they instantly got a return scheduled (complete with return label), and an advanced replacement shipped the same day. Who does that anymore? I received the replacements, and they sound absolutely fantastic! My only regret is that I didn't discover them sooner. Headphones.com has tota...

64 Audio U12t In-Ear Headphones - Open Box

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Charley P.

Fantastic open-box experience, like new. Hard to choose between these and the Focal Bathys, but I'm glad I did some research and chose the PX8. Absolutely best "sounding" wireless anc headphones I have heard yet.

Bowers & Wilkins PX8 007 Edition Headphones | Limited Edition Open-Box

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Jason T.

In the first 2-3 hours I wasn’t sure if I was going to like them, I have the Elex the Listen and some other planar headphones that just seem to outperform these in most areas but after just 3 hours they have started to open up. The midrange is clearer and less devastating, the highs are about the same and have most of that shimmer in used to from Focal and the bass is starting to show up, in fact I’m very surprised at how much has changed in only a matter of a few hours! I’ll update this once ...

Focal Elegia

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Christopher P.

Came in with the package still sealed, all the accessories included! These things sound down right amazing no matter what I am listening to, and what I am listening to it on! Headphones.com has been nothing but amazing to purchase stuff from both new and open box!

64 AUDIO tia Trió™ In-Ear Headphones - Open Box

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Scott E.

I bought these headphones eight months ago and absolutely love them! These are my "go to" cans for all genres of music. They sound sublime! The 109 Pro's are the most comfortable headphones I own and I can listen to them for hours. They did take a bit of burn in, but quickly sounded fantastic and have only gotten better. Highly recommended! I'd also highly recommend Headphones.com. Terrific service!

Meze Audio 109 PRO Headphones

Milo L.

I was trying to figure out what headphones would be super comfortable while having excellent sound. Luckily I rolled right when I decided to get these. I’m coming from a pair of 6xx and wanted to step up to something with a bit more bass and a really nice sound signature. Everything just feels good to my ears with these, the bass is a little bit thick, the mid-range feels slightly warm, and the treble although a little bright isn’t too much and just adds a nice crispness to the sound. I have the...

Meze Audio 109 PRO Headphones

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Yuan Ming Z.

All bought from headphone.com. The most natural sound I have heard. The performance are good at feliks 20th and violectric v590 amplifier. The 6.35 output is better than 4.4 in v590. So I use an adapter for blanc’s 4.4 cable.

tia Fourté Blanc In-Ear Headphones

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Eric F.

The LCD-2 is an awesome set of headphones. The bass has a nice tight hit, though it probably lacks the thump for bass lovers. The highs aren’t piercing and I think it sounds just fine without eq. I listen to classic rock, edm, pop, and punk, and I love how these things make music sound.

Audeze LCD-2 Headphones

Anthony T.

I've waited 4 years to get these! I took 2 weeks before writing this review to see if they had any of the problems from the past. I'm glad to say they are working great and sound brilliant! The Elex are very amp dependent. I thought my THX 887 sounds a little harsh, but the TA-26 is wonderful. I am using a M200 DAC, which does have a colored sound, so I will add a nice clean Topping DAC later, but for now I really love these headphones.

Focal Elex Headphones

David M.

I bought the Focal Celestee headphone and when it arrived I connected it to my computer. The experience was incredible, as the headphone is very good, and I even forgot about the Mojo 2. When I connected it, it was surprising. Songs that I've been listening to for years and that were incredible with the headphones, became different (and much better) with the Mojo. It was like rediscovering the same music and now being able to feel every tone, every note and every instrument. I have 2 other DACs ...

Chord Electronics Mojo 2 Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier

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David M.

This headset truly exemplifies what luxury audio is all about. From the moment you hold it, the premium build quality is apparent, with materials that are amazing. The sound profile is impeccably balanced: crisp highs, clear mids, and deep, resonant lows. Active noise-cancellation is top-tier, providing an immersive listening experience even in noisy environments. Then, I used it with Mojo2 and the experience was completed. Highly recommended!

Focal Celestee High-End Headphones

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Jason H.

This is not a long term review so please accept this write-up with a grain of salt. But there may not be a safer blind buy than the HE1000se. I'm struggling to figure out what I would change or where it's deficient for the asking price, and really the only thing I can come up with is that it won't provide that sense of impact you'd get from a dynamic driver headphone. So if you crave "hit" or "slam" or "punch" then the HEKse won't deliver on that front. It is pretty much standard to average ...

Hifiman HE1000se

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Taylor M.

A headphone that truly hits harder, better, faster, stronger. Took a long time trying to decide which $1k headphone to go with, and after sampling various options I went with the LCD-X. They're incredible, to say the least. In terms of my experience with headphones.com, it was great. Shipping was fast, headphones in excellent condition (just needed to be wiped off a bit). Only complaint about my open box purchase is that the carrying case was disappointing because parts of the foam inside were...

Audeze LCD-X 2024 Creator’s Edition Open Box

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