XTZ SUB 12.17 Subwoofer Review
September 2, 2016 Comments Off on XTZ SUB 12.17 Subwoofer Review
” The SUB 12.17 was certainly up to the task, displaying a precision and control that is rarely found on subwoofers at this price point. What really impressed was how well the XTZ integrated into both two-channel and multi-channel setups. As a result, the subwoofer will work well with any number of systems and regardless of whether you watch movies or listen to music, the big 12” driver will deliver deep and detailed bass that is both controlled and precise. A subwoofer is designed to pick up the lower frequencies where the main speakers roll off and this is what the SUB 12.17 does so well, seamlessly integrating into the rest of the system.”
THE BEST PLANAR MAGNETIC HEADPHONES – TOP 10
September 1, 2016 Comments Off on THE BEST PLANAR MAGNETIC HEADPHONES – TOP 10
” Planar magnetic headphones and their benefits are well known amongst the audiophile community but perhaps not so much to the casual observer. Planar headphones lie somewhere in between dynamic driver headphones (eg. Sennheiser HD800) and Electrostatic headphones (eg Kingsound KS-H1, Stax etc). The use of an ultra fast moving and super thin diaphragm set between two magnets means you can step over some of the limitations imposed in dynamic headphones. If you want to know more about the technology it is well worth reading Tyll Herstens explanation of how planar magnetic headphones work over at Inner Fidelity. ”
Sony MDR 1000X Headphones – Video
September 1, 2016 Comments Off on Sony MDR 1000X Headphones – Video
Panasonic OLED TV for 2017 first look – IFA 2016 – Video
August 31, 2016 Comments Off on Panasonic OLED TV for 2017 first look – IFA 2016 – Video
What are audiophiles to do if the iPhone removes the headphone jack?
August 31, 2016 Comments Off on What are audiophiles to do if the iPhone removes the headphone jack?
“OK I’m weird, I like wires. The wires on my headphones are proof-positive I’m hearing 100 percent of my music’s quality, losslessly. It’s pure and easy, there’s no transmission snafus, digital-to-analog, encode/decode crap. No dropouts, it’s all good. I have a lot of company, tens of millions of folks who have invested in wired Beats, Bose, Grado, Sennheiser or Sony headphones, and like them perfectly well, what about us? I’m sorry, but the Lightning to 3.5mm jack adapter concept isn’t going to win me over.”
Peachtree Audio nova150 Review
August 31, 2016 Comments Off on Peachtree Audio nova150 Review
“I’ve been listening to quite a bit of Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks lately and this hasn’t subsided with the arrival of the nova150. Although not my favorite song on the album, the vibraphone and guitar juxtaposition on The Way You Lovers Do is a treat for the ears. The nova150 does a great job of reproducing each instrument in its own space, naturally, followed by an aural mess of musical notes and screaming vocals to finish the track. The title track, Astral Weeks, is my favorite”
Schiit Audio Jotunheim Review / Preview – Video
August 31, 2016 Comments Off on Schiit Audio Jotunheim Review / Preview – Video
HIFIMAN EDITION S REVIEW
August 31, 2016 Comments Off on HIFIMAN EDITION S REVIEW
” The sound signature of the Edition S logically changes when you turn it in to an open headphone but in both cases the Edition S has a more musical and fun tuning than it has a “reference” one as many call it. Bass and mids have bigger body than in a neutral tuned headphone and the treble is soft and easy to listen to yet at the same time you get a good level of detail and clarity while the sound
stage is more than just ok. I would say the character of the Edition S tilts more to the warmer side but this isn’t an overly warm or colored headphone.”
totaldac d1-integral-headphone music server/DAC Review
August 31, 2016 Comments Off on totaldac d1-integral-headphone music server/DAC Review
“If I screw on my reviewer’s cap real tight, squeezing out mostly all of the fun involved in listening to music, I’d say that the d1-integral does not have as fine a grip on bass as its more expensive siblings or even the recently reviewed Moon by Simaudio Nēo 280D MiND. While I remain very impressed with the Nēo 280D, it does not reach as deeply into music’s richness and nuance as the totalac. On a personal note, my heart and mind still have me craving either the d1-tube-mk2 or the d1-dual DAC, a craving which can only be filled if/when my bank account becomes fuller.”
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