Hifiman RE-ZERO and RE-0
There was a day when I can conveniently refer to the RE-0 IEM as the "r-e-zero". Then Hifiman released the RE-ZERO, and since then I've been having problems differentiating between the two when I'm in the middle of a phone [...more]
Hifiman EF5 Review
Supposedly, the EF5 is THE amp for pairing with the HE5/LE. The EF1, which is the predecessor to the EF5, has been known to deliver solid results with low impedance headphones like the Grados. When Hifiman released the HE5 headphone, [...more]
Detail Experts: Etymotics ER4, Phonak PFE122, and Hifiman RE-0
The idea of writing this review came up after we have finished writing the review on the Fischer Audio Eterna. The Eterna opened my eyes how I was able to get so much sound for not so much money. IEMs [...more]
Hifiman HE5 & HE5LE
I've had the Hifiman HE5LE for about two weeks now, and so I think it would be appropriate to share what I think of its sound after over 300 hours of burn in.I only noticed that the burn in smooth [...more]
Head-Direct HE-6 and RE-ZERO
Nankai from head-direct said that they will release five new products. Two of them are already knew, the first one is Hifiman HE-6 Planar driver headphones (Orthodynamic), an upgrade of Hifiman HE-5/HE-5LE. The HE-6 use Gold coated diaphragm with impedance [...more]
Hifiman HE5LE First Impression
From the first moment that I put on the HE5LE, I immediately like this version better than the original HE5! The changes is significant enough that even when I didn't have the HE5 with me, I was able to tell [...more]
Preview: Hifiman HE-5LE
It's confirmed. Head Direct is lending us a copy of the HE-5LE. Depending on how long it'll take to clear through the customs, we may have it in about 1-2 weeks time.I can't wait. The LE version looks so [...more]
Hifiman HE-5LE Planar Driver Headphones
Nankai from Head-Direct just opened the preorder of HE-5LE Planar Driver Headphones. This is what he said:"HE-5LE headphones will be released between April 15th to 20th. Retail price will be $699. We are doing preorder right now at $649. The [...more]
HM-801, T51, RWA Imod, Ipod Classic, and X1060!
Here it is, our first digital audio player (DAP) comparison. As portable set ups are getting more and more transparent sounding, it's about time we find out what source gives the best sound quality.For starters, we have the Ipod Classic, [...more]
Ahead: DAP Comparison
As I'm exploring the Protector amp, I've become more aware of the deficiencies of the Ipod Classic 120GB I've been using. I believe the time is right for us to do a DAP comparison, since we've never done one before, [...more]
A Little More on the HE-5 vs HD800
I have been doing more listening on the Hifiman HE-5, partly because I'm doing a review on the Audio Technica W1000X and I want to see how it compares with the HE-5 orthodynamic. During this time, I've felt that my [...more]
Hifiman HE-5 vs Sennheiser HD800
I've been going back and forth on the HE-5 and the HD800. This time I am listening purely on the CEC TL51xz and the Balanced Beta22. Both the HE-5 and the HD800 is in balanced configuration. I did not want [...more]
Hifiman HE-5 First Impression
2010 is here, and so is the Hifiman HE-5 orthodynamic headphones. I was really excited about this headphone, having read so many good things about it. I knew that in a matter of seconds, I'll know if all the hype [...more]
