The Search for the Best Portable Cans
There are times when I think that an IEM, universal or custom, isolates too much. What I mean is that sometimes I still want to interact with the people around me while listening to music at the same time. To [...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]
Sony MDR-570LP
There are times when I want to have a light and portable headphone for listening to music outdoors. The big and serious cans won't do here, and as excellent as IEMs are, there are times when I just prefer the [...more]
New Headphones From Sony
Sony has announced two new headphone models and two new IEM models. While we are still unsure of their sound quality, it's always refreshing to see the new designs for portable audio devices that Sony comes up with.The MDR-570s [...more]
The Latest Miscellania!
I have a lot of new exciting items on the way.1. ALO cable for JHaudio 2. Rx Balanced amp 3. ALO Cable balanced for JHaudio 4. Rx DAC - using Saber DAC chip 5. ALO SONY Walkman LOD 6. "Super" iMods 120GB imod in the [...more]
Sony MDR-CD900ST
Here is an obscure little Sony headphone that we don’t hear too much about. Unlike the MDR-V6 or the MDR-5607 headphone, the MDR-CD900ST is relatively unknown, except perhaps in Japan, where it is quite a popular monitoring headphone.The build follows [...more]
Sony MDR-R10 Short Impressions
Though most Sony headphones are considered to be non-audiophile headphones, the MDR-R10 is an exception. This is a discontinued model that has gained a legendary reputation in the headphone world, and used models sell in the $6000 price range.Jaben Networks [...more]
Headphone Replicas
Replicas have invaded virtually all industries, from designer handbags to luxury watches, and now, to headphones as well. [...more]
Newbie's Corner: The Headphone Companies
GRADO - Grado is a small manufacturer based in Brooklyn, New York. They make headphones with a distinctive retro look, from their entry level model to their top of the line models all share the same design styling. They make limited-run, mostly discontinued models that are very sought after by headphone fans. [...more]
