The LCD-5 is Audeze’s flagship planar magnetic over ear headphone, hand-assembled in California. It features an all-new design, including the driver and magnet structure, uses premium materials, and comes in at around two thirds of the weight of the LCD-4 model. Existing in the rarefied air of the high end of personal audio gear, the […]
Read MoreIt can be hard to find headphones that add bass to music without entering skull-shaking territory, but not anymore. With a foot in the camps of both audiophiles and general consumers, the HD 599 seeks to please many listeners, ranging from headphone to music enthusiasts. Can it pull off this hefty task? We tested the […]
Read MoreSennheiser has built a justified reputation for making no-nonsense headphones that let the sound speak for itself. I’ve been listening to its products since I was a child (HD 414 with yellow pads!) and have owned several models since, including my reference HD 600. Since the naming scheme suggests that the HD 660S model represents […]
Read MoreWidely billed as one of the best entry-level planar magnetic headphones, the HiFiMan Sundara has no shortage of hype around it in the audiophile community. But is that hype earned, or just another community darling that doesn’t have broader appeal? We picked up the Sundara for a spin in our labs, and used it for […]
Read MoreThe AKG K headphones lineup includes an impressive array of models including the storied the bedroom producer favorite K240 Studio. Today’s entry, the AKG K702, rates as a worthy middle child in the K series. The basic facts of the K702 are that it’s a large, lightweight, open-back headset engineered with analytical listening in mind. […]
Read MoreGrado Labs is a storied company, but probably not one you’ve heard of unless you’re already a headphone hobbyist. For many, Grado headphones are the gateway drug: they offer a tangible step up in audio quality over many consumer headphones at a price that isn’t back-breaking. After a week with the Grado SR60X, we found […]
Read MoreA companion to the Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3, the Audio-Technica ATH-GL3 is a new gaming headset from Audio-Technica. Featuring a simple design, detachable cables and microphone, and a focus on sound quality, this could be the ideal headset for the gamer looking for something cheap. The primary difference compared to its sibling headset is its closed-back design, […]
Read MoreThe Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 is a unique offering in the world of gaming headsets. It features an open-back design, with a focus on sound quality and simplicity. Unlike some other contemporary gaming headsets, this one connects via a good, old-fashioned headphone jack. It seems Audio-Technica has the confidence to believe this headset is strong enough on […]
Read MoreBargain brand Monoprice is known for its more-affordable products, as it controls the supply chain for the wares it sells. In the last few years, Monoprice has made a splash by stepping up its game in the personal audio sphere, offering an entire sub-brand (“Monolith”) of audiophile-oriented products. Not playing cautiously, Monoprice brought its most […]
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