HEADPHONE.GURU’S 2017 PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR AND WRITERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
December 6, 2017 Comments Off on HEADPHONE.GURU’S 2017 PRODUCTS OF THE YEAR AND WRITERS’ CHOICE AWARDS
“2017 was an exceptional year for new product designs. The innovative creations by masterful designers keep reaching new heights in personal audio. The year was filled with so many magnificent products and companies that were so inviting, that this year that it was difficult to pick the best in design and sound. We salute all the manufacturers who submitted their products for review this year and we are excited about the products that are coming for next year. Personal Audio continues to make new statements in audio and the talented personal audio designers continue to create new benchmarks in sound and engineering, Congratulations to everyone dedicated to creating musical products that redefine recorded music. Happy Holidays to everyone from the team at Headphone.Guru.”

Acoustic Research AR-H1 $599 Review
December 5, 2017 Comments Off on Acoustic Research AR-H1 $599 Review
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Listening to music through the AR-H1 is a pure joy, which is why they easily win our Editors’ Choice award. If you’re interested in an open-back style planar magnetic headphone pair, the AR-H1 won’t likely disappoint. Some listeners might prefer a smidge more bass depth, but that is where some stereo receivers might come in handy, and I personally didn’t feel the sound signature lacks in that department. This is a wonderfully accurate audio experience, ideal for music lovers or sound professionals wanting to check their mixes. The aforementioned Audeze and Blue planar magnetic headphones are also solid options.”

Grado Labs PS-2000e Headphones $2695 Review
December 4, 2017 Comments Off on Grado Labs PS-2000e Headphones $2695 Review
“There is no question that the Grado PS-2000e is one of the best headphones on the market. It sounds fantastic, and I found the new wider leather head-strap to support these rather heavy ear-goggles in a very comfortable manner. Its sound quality is practically faultless, and possesses a certain aural magic that one finds only in an ultra-premium audiophile product. One might notice that I spent as much time writing about the music I was playing through these Grados as the sound of the headphones. This is because the headphones have a sound that is at the service of the music, period. And so, the PS-2000e is definitely worth its asking price.”

Focal Listen Wireless review
November 28, 2017 Comments Off on Focal Listen Wireless review
“Starting with the positives, these headphones have good understanding of the high end of the frequency range. Played through other headphones, the twanging guitar in the first section of the track can sometimes leave you wincing – but not here.
Each note is clean and well articulated, and should you listen to harsh or bright recordings these headphones will round off your sound to something less abrasive.

HIFIMAN EDITION X V2 PLANAR MAGNETIC HEADPHONES $1299 REVIEW
November 25, 2017 Comments Off on HIFIMAN EDITION X V2 PLANAR MAGNETIC HEADPHONES $1299 REVIEW
“What has not changed is the terrific sound quality offered by the original Edition X’s as well as the entire line of HiFiMan planar magnetic headphones. The Edition X’s are lightweight at only 399g and come in a striking black with silver accents that I really like. They are extremely comfortable and can easily be worn for as long a listening session you choose to have. From a technical standpoint, planar magnetic headphones have the ability to generate outstanding treble. Frequencies shimmer out and away without any harsh edge. Very natural in the decay. The distribution of the conductive layers across the whole surface of the diaphragm provide an even and controlled waveform resulting in very low distortion. Soundstage and imaging are positively impacted by this approach.”

Focal Clear headphones Review
November 21, 2017 Comments Off on Focal Clear headphones Review
“Stepping up to Focal’s flagship Utopia headphone brought not only more clarity, but also more body to the sound of the instruments, populating cellist Yo-Yo Ma’s “The Goat Rodeo Sessions” classical/bluegrass fusion album more than what I heard from the LCD3 or the Clear. The Utopia doesn’t just deliver vivid transparency; there’s an organic wholeness to the sound.”

MrSpeakers Aeon Flow Open Planar Magnetic Headphone Review – Video
November 18, 2017 Comments Off on MrSpeakers Aeon Flow Open Planar Magnetic Headphone Review – Video
Tyll Hertsens | Stereophile – Video
November 15, 2017 Comments Off on Tyll Hertsens | Stereophile – Video
Sony WH-1000x MK2 Hands On Review – Video
November 13, 2017 Comments Off on Sony WH-1000x MK2 Hands On Review – Video
Focal Clear Headphone Review – Video
November 11, 2017 Comments Off on Focal Clear Headphone Review – Video
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