The KB Ear Neon is a single-BA budget IEM designed for audiophiles. Though the company’s official name is KBEAR, I pronounce it as “K.B. Ear” in my head and I think that’s how it’s supposed to be spelled out. This review is a slight step outside my comfort zone. KB Ear is not a new company at all. In fact, they are very well received in the “Chi-Fi” category and known for high sound quality considering the price. The new Neon will not changing anything about it. For just around $50 the Neon only has a single full-range BA per side. Personally, I’ve...

The full review is available on my blog, as published on March 5th, 2021. Verdict High-Fidelity is a science. I always try to present myself as a conservative user who prefers linearity. But I also do not forget what music is for, like the time I described what it’s like to be an audiophile. I wrote a feature on the 64 Audio Fourté on how a design not following the textbook can add to musicality and, ultimately, realism in audio reproduction. The Turii is just such a case. It brings the audio to life! The design is bold, though the size is much...

Full review and measurements, as published February 15th, 2021, are available on my blog. Verdict What a jaw-dropping surprise! The Softears RSV is in its own right the most impressive IEM release I have experienced in years. As far as fully sealed all-BA universal IEM designs go, I think Softears pretty much hit the limit cap and ticked as many boxes as possible. The RSV is a well-built, very comfortable, and beautiful universal IEM with flawless execution in regards to tight and dynamic sound that is suitable for monitoring and enjoyment. Though...

The review was originally posted here first: https://www.klauseulenbach.de/2020/05/28/flavor-of-the-month-final-a8000/

About me: I bought the beyerdynamic DT 240 PRO from Amazon.de out of curiosity only. I have many years of experience with headphones and audio in general. I am a former MOT for a CIEM manufacturer and I also used to write reviews for Headfonics.com. Currently I support my friends' very ambitious German audio blog over at Headflux.de. MONITORING ON A BUDGET The DT 240 PRO by beyerdynamic (short: BYR) are fairly new closed-back headphones for studio and monitoring purposes. Compared to their larger models like the DT 770, the DT 240 are aimed at...