Head Gear Reviews by Hi-Fi'er
  1. Campfire Audio Andromeda

    5.00 star(s)
    Preface In searching and trying many different IEM's for over a decade, I was given the impression that the best deals are the ones that are inexpensive, best bang for your buck. Scaling the ladder, and over the years I have accumulated and heard many IEM's and headphones. I even own many that impressed me over time. I ended up with a pile of IEM's that are ok but nothing that knocked my socks off. Well, after reading about Campfire Audio and the many positive reviews, I felt maybe it was time to end this journey, and I'm pleased I did...
  2. Cowon Plenue 2

    5.00 star(s)
    I received the P2 yesterday and immediately compared it to the P1 with Campfire Audio Andromeda. Good news and bad news; depends how you look at it. Settings on Both: 1. DAC filters set on: Slow since P1 does not have Super Slow like P2. 2. Volume matched; at listened at different levels from 90 to 116 with different music; Pop/Rock/Reggae/Vocals etc. 3. EQ/BBE/MP Off on both, all DSP turned off. 4. Single ended (SE) out used. 5. Set on earphone mode. 6. P1 owned for 2 years - Well broken in over 400+ hours. P2 fresh out of the box. 7. P1 Update V...
  3. Final Audio Design Heaven IV

    4.00 star(s)
    Madddrop did an exclusive Final Audio Audio III which is a re-branded Heaven IV. Here is my review: The only thing I don't like is how small the bore opening on the silicone tips are. They don't match the IEM's bore size. After a while of listening and adjusting I tried other wider bore tips and they sound even more open and spacious. These are never sibilant either and have just the right balance of bass in respect to the mid's and highs to never fatigue. Some may desire more bass but I think they are just right as the music calls for it. The Havi...
  4. Aune B1

    5.00 star(s)
    This is a true Class A amp that is in a class of it's own!    I have put in a good 5 hours of straight listening with the B1 with all types of music just using my Creative Aurvana 3. I used these on purpose on the high gain to see if it would make a difference as they are not the best but not the worst earphones I have.    I used the high gain, and I have to say the B1 is quick, clean, powerful, and adds no coloration to the source and transfers over the source cleanly at all levels of listening, meaning it's clean and clear at low volume to full...
  5. C&C BH Portable Headphone Amp

    3.50 star(s)
    My Review: see link below: https://ae8f1decb12a1a7b7992e5798da6d3caca73de45.googledrive.com/host/0BxYhWX_uhcC3bWJYS0V1T3Q1bWc/index.html
  6. Schiit Asgard 2

    5.00 star(s)
    I've been reading so many replies and reviews how the O2, Magni and Vali sound the same. After weeks of listening to all of them, (yes I have them all) they are all not exactly the same . I've been using the same music and all else in the system is the same and have only changed the amps. Started with O2, then went to Magni. Yes the Magni and O2 sound very close. The Magni does sound a tad processed and thin compared to O2 but the Magni does have more authority as it is more powerful in comparison even though they all seem to struggle reproducing the...
  7. JDS Labs Assembled Objective2 Headphone Amplifier

    5.00 star(s)
    I've been reading so many replies and reviews how the O2, Magni and Vali sound the same. After weeks of listening to all of them, (yes I have them all) they are all not exactly the same . I've been using the same music and all else in the system is the same and have only changed the amps. Started with O2, then went to Magni. Yes the Magni and O2 sound very close. The Magni does sound a tad processed and thin compared to O2 but the Magni does have more authority as it is more powerful in comparison even though they all seem to struggle reproducing the...
  8. Schiit Vali

    5.00 star(s)
    I've been reading so many replies and reviews how the O2, Magni and Vali sound the same. After weeks of listening to all of them, (yes I have them all) they are all not exactly the same . I've been using the same music and all else in the system is the same and have only changed the amps. Started with O2, then went to Magni. Yes the Magni and O2 sound very close. The Magni does sound a tad processed and thin compared to O2 but the Magni does have more authority as it is more powerful in comparison even though they all seem to struggle reproducing the...
  9. Schiit Magni

    5.00 star(s)
    I've been reading so many replies and reviews how the O2, Magni and Vali sound the same. After weeks of listening to all of them, (yes I have them all) they are all not exactly the same . I've been using the same music and all else in the system is the same and have only changed the amps. Started with O2, then went to Magni. Yes the Magni and O2 sound very close. The Magni does sound a tad processed and thin compared to O2 but the Magni does have more authority as it is more powerful in comparison even though they all seem to struggle reproducing the...
  10. Schiit Asgard Headphone Amplifier

    5.00 star(s)
    I've been reading so many replies and reviews how the O2, Magni and Vali sound the same. After weeks of listening to all of them, (yes I have them all) they are all not exactly the same . I've been using the same music and all else in the system is the same and have only changed the amps. Started with O2, then went to Magni. Yes the Magni and O2 sound very close. The Magni does sound a tad processed and thin compared to O2 but the Magni does have more authority as it is more powerful in comparison even though they all seem to struggle reproducing the...
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