Grado Labs Signature HP100 SE Review
February 28, 2025 Comments Off on Grado Labs Signature HP100 SE Review
The Grado Labs Signature HP100 SE Headphones, newly constructed and advanced in every way, are now the true flagship of the Grado line. I do not know of another more neutral, more transparent, and dynamic headphone on the market that challenges their performance. There are many new features to read about in this review, but most notable is the ability to detach the cables. A first for Grado, ever! Power them from a DAP or a fancy head amp, and enjoy a you-are-there level of reality that will cause you to rethink dynamic headphone capability.
I am not surprised that the folks at Grado Labs took this new direction in headphone development. I am surprised at how big a leap forward in transparency and dynamic range was achieved with the HP100 SE.
TempoTec V3 $199 Review
February 28, 2025 Comments Off on TempoTec V3 $199 Review
When I reviewed the TempoTec V6 for my blog, I found it to carry very good levels of detail and clarity, without much coloration.
The same can be said of the V3, with very good extension up top. The low end carries on with aplomb and fairly good control. Reaching fairly deep as well, the V3 provided an overall level of detail that should be appreciated by most listeners.
I appreciated the sound signature with its ability to portray a natural, realistic signature that portrayed the intent without coloration or any false sense of sound heard throughout the testing.
ULTIMATE No-Compromise 13.7.8 Dolby Atmos Van Cave Private Cinema!
February 28, 2025 Comments Off on ULTIMATE No-Compromise 13.7.8 Dolby Atmos Van Cave Private Cinema!
Metaxas & Sins at Florida Audio Expo 2025
February 28, 2025 Comments Off on Metaxas & Sins at Florida Audio Expo 2025
Perlisten R18s THX Dominus 18″ Sealed Subwoofer Review
February 27, 2025 Comments Off on Perlisten R18s THX Dominus 18″ Sealed Subwoofer Review
https://www.soundandvision.com/content/perlisten-r18s-thx-dominus-18-sealed-subwoofer-review
I can only conclude that when Perlisten designed the R18s, it understood that there was a gap in the premium sealed subwoofer market in need of filling. That a machine combining the displacement offered by an 18-inch driver, the refinement of an audiophile-quality true high-end hi-fi design from a company focused on measurable, provable high fidelity, plus the relatively compact nature of sealed subwoofers, which allows for impressive bass extension and delivers the significant displacement needed to achieve it, these things come together in a superb subwoofer that, in my view, hits a Goldilocks price point, a Goldilocks performance point, at a Goldilocks size. It is a clear Sound & Vision Top Choice selection for a premium sealed subwoofer, but it also gets the unofficial triple-Goldilocks award for really nailing what a premium sealed subwoofer should offer.
RAAL 1995 Magna €5.399 Review
February 27, 2025 Comments Off on RAAL 1995 Magna €5.399 Review
Comfort wise we of course can’t ignore the 515g this headphone weighs, but I do have to say I find the Magna to be quite comfortable. For comparison, the Immanis weighs 610g .Yes, there are lighter and more comfy reference headphones, but I do find the headband (cushioned with suede and stitched in a stylish diamond pattern) to do an excellent job distributing the weight. The side pressure for my head is good (making it safe to move around), but I can see how it would be too tight for some of you. Of course there are ways to stretch out the headband. The fancy silver-like adjusters on the yokes make it easy to perfectly adjust the headband and earpads
installing the Worlds’ First Borresen M2
February 27, 2025 Comments Off on installing the Worlds’ First Borresen M2
PS Audio PowerPlant 15 and 20
February 26, 2025 Comments Off on PS Audio PowerPlant 15 and 20
The PowerPlants have a significant input and output passive filter design, meaning they do not need additional filtering. Moreover, as PS Audio indicates, adding extra power conditioners to the input or additional filtering to its output may be undesirable.
As a variant to the standard sine waveform, the MultiWave function extends the peak charging time of the sine wave, so connected equipment has more energy storage and less power supply ripple. The result is a smoother sound with a larger soundstage than when using a simple sine wave
xDuoo XA-02 Review
February 26, 2025 Comments Off on xDuoo XA-02 Review
Headphone amplifiers that use ESS chips are normally on the warmer side of the listening spectrum, and the XA-02 is no different. Using ELNA capacitors contributes to this warmish tonality, but not so much that the signature is too smooth.
Instead, the XA-02 exudes a mature sound that sounds good across various genres, without minimizing each genre’s impact on the sound.
In other words, a brighter, more energetic sound still comes across with a bit of verve, just not as much as a DAC/amp with a brighter tone to it, might. Instead, the signature still emulates the intention quite well.
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