RSA SR-71a
Ray Samuels managed to create one hell of a portable amp in the RSA SR-71a. Plugged in to the extremely revealing, legendary Apuresound recabled…
Sennheiser HD580: Affordable Reference
The Sennheiser HD580 is one of the best-bang-for-the buck purchase in the world of headphones. Used units go in the $100+ range, and the…
Sennheiser HD650, 600, and 580 Updated Drivers
Apparently sometime ago Sennheiser quietly changed the drivers on the HD650, HD600, and HD580 models. While the old ones have black screen, the new…
Monster Beats Studio By Dr.Dre
When the news broke that Monster cables are working together with Dr. Dre to make a line of headphones, most of the response I’ve…
Headphone Replicas
Replicas have invaded virtually all industries, from designer handbags to luxury watches, and now, to headphones as well.
A Quick Comparison: Audio-GD Compass vs HeadAmp Pico
Just for kicks, we decide to briefly compare the venerable portable DAC/Amp Pico against the newer but also equally impressive desktop all-in-one solution Audio-GD Compass.
STAX SR-202: Welcome to Electrostatics
The SR-202 STAX might be entry level to the electrostatic world, but its sound not something that you would call an entry level headphone.
Sennheiser HD410, HD414, and HD424
We managed to get our hands on 3 variants of Sennheiser’s classic open design phone:
Sennheiser Aftermarket Cables Comparison
Headphone-cable-fest!
The Grado SR60i, compared to the SR60
The “i” update. Real or gimmick?
Newbie’s Corner: Sub $100 Headphones
Generally, the universally agreed entry level hi-fi headphone is the Grado SR60. It costs about $60, and though some people end up with other model the $60 Grado is something that you really should try.
Moon Voice Nano CMOY
Now here is a shocking little CMOY with an unbelievably high power output (for a CMOY, and portable). We’re not talking about driving AKG K501s or Sennheiser HD650s here. I’m talking driving an AKG K340 with a CMOY.
Calico’s Woody Workshop
Calico produces the most beautiful Woody housing I have ever seen. Sadly he doesn’t have an online shop, so it might be tough to get in touch with him. If there is enough demand, I can ask him if I can post his contact information here. Anyway here are some samples of his work:
AKG K340 Bass Heavy Version
The AKG K340 is a one of a kind headphone produced by AKG that employs two drivers system: Electrostatic and Dynamic in one cans.
Washing Your Grado Bowls
The bowls are crucial to soundstaging and sound positioning. As they get older, they get softer and they place the driver closer to your ear. As a result, sound is more congested and more frontal. Some people also wash the bowls as they get dirty, and this also makes the bowls very soft and again you get congested and more frontal sound. If you can live with those effects, you can wash your bowls when they are new to soften it and makes it more comfortable on your ears.
This is how you wash the bowls: