First off, I’d like to thank the folks at Firestone Audio for sending me a sample of the Fireye Mini+ for review.   Up for review is the Fireye Mini+, an improved version of the original Fireye Mini, a charming little portable amplifier in the vein of the Fiio E3. In the improved version...

I've been wondering this for a while now but the idea popped back into my head once I got my hands on a pair of Atrio X IEMs a few days back. They quickly became my go-to IEMs because of their bass response and since I'm something of a basshead, it was amazing.   Soon after, I started...

  Full disclosure: I received these for free from Topdogheadphones after my review won a DUNU Tai-Chi review contest. I was offered a prize valued at £35 and I chose the Telefunken TH-140 and was asked if I could review them as well and I accepted. Introduction Telefunken isn’t a name I’ve...

  Thank you to the folks at DUNU-Topsound for providing the sample for review.   I've reviewed a few sets of IEMs from DUNU-Topsound before and was offered the opportunity to review their flagship earphone, the ever changing Tai-Chi. I've reviewed many earphones with methods of tuning the...

  Thanks to the folks at Thinksound for the review sample!   Packaging and Accessories: The brown, recycled cardboard box, cardboard liner and unbleached fabric carrying pouch demonstrate Thinksound’s commitment to being environmentally-friendly and are quite practical as well. The usual...

  The Brookstone Clear Dual Drive earphones intrigued me from the moment I saw them. Not because of their unconventional design or the three-button remote and microphone attached. No, I was most intrigued by the fact that these are almost a mirror image of an earphone from Radius; a Japanese...

This review has been re-posted in its entirety from my site, The Mind of Game     Before I get into the meat and potatoes, I would like to thank the folks at XePort for providing me with samples for review.   If you’ve never heard of XePort…don’t worry, up until a couple of weeks...

First, I’d like to thank the folks at DUNU-TopSound once again for providing samples for review.   As DUNU’s current flagship IEM, the Hephaes has a lot to live up to. Competition in the sub $100 price bracket is stronger than ever, with strong entries from several companies such as HiFiMan...

  First off, I'd like to thank the folks at DUNU-TopSound for providing me with samples to review   Up for review today are a pair of balanced armature based IEMs. Priced solidly within the bracket I would consider “mid-range”, these have a great deal of competition right out of the gate...

I’d like to thank the folks at Comply for sending me samples to review.   When Comply posted that they were looking for reviewers of their foam tips, I jumped at the opportunity to review them. A short while later, I received a package containing two sets of Comply’s foam tips, the Tx-400...

Introduction Thanks to the folks at 9Wave and swbf2cheater for sending me a sample of the 9Wave Studio earbuds for review.   I’m no stranger to earbuds. I’ve owned quite a few pair before becoming a self-proclaimed audiophile about a year ago but for portable use, IEMs have become my...

Introduction First, I’d like to thank the folks at MEElectronics for sending me samples for review. MEElectronics’ M-series is the longest running lineup of in ear monitors they currently offer. The M9P from the M-Series lineup was among the first earphones I reviewed. Now, a year later, I have...

Introduction First, I’d like to thank the folks at MEElectronics for sending me an HT-21 sample for review.   MEElectronics is one of my favorite manufacturers of IEMs. Seeing how far they’ve come in such a short time (it was only a year ago when I was reviewing their M9P, which I bought on...

Introduction First, I’d like to thank Fang at Head-Direct once again for generously providing me with a RE-262 review sample.   HiFiMan has come a long way in just a few short years. Priding themselves on offering exceptional sound quality for a relatively low price, Their RE line of in ear...

If you're looking to buy a pair of SRH 840s, this is probably the cheapest you'll find them.   Use coupon code LSDA1220 for the discount at checkout which brings the total price with shipping ($6.99 anywhere in the CONUS) up to $126.98 which looks like a fantastic deal.   I didn't buy a...

Introduction Before I begin, I'd like to thank the folks at Fiio for providing me with an E9 review sample.   Fiio has been in the business of making headphone amplifiers for a few years now and they have gathered quite a following in the audiophile community for the value their products...

Introduction Tube amplifiers have long been a fixture of high end audio setups. Many audiophiles prefer them over “solid state” amplifiers for their distinct “tube like” sound. However, in keeping with their hi-fi reputation, tube amplifiers are typically very expensive. Enter the Bravo Audio...

The title says it all folks! MEElectronics is having a one day sale on the M11+ and M11P+ IEMs. Using the coupon code TWIT_FACE_M11 brings the total price for the M11+ down to $31.85 and the M11P+ down to $34.30! This is a pretty amazing deal if I do say so myself and for less than $35 +...

  Has anyone seen these before? I was just browsing Amazon and I came across these, the JVC HAFXC51 IEMs, which appear to be an updated form of the original HAFXC50 models, pictured below.     I'm guessing these are new because I've never seen them before today. This would also...

Introduction Before I begin, I’d like to thank the folks at Thinksound for sending me a pair of the TS02+Mic IEMs for review.   Thinksound is a company with a mission; to produce great sounding and environmentally conscious products. This started with the Thinksound Rain and Thunder (now...

This review has been re-posted from my website, Musical Musings   Introduction First, allow me to thank the great folks at MEElectronics for sending me a sample of the newly released M11P+ IEMs for review.   Prior to sometime in early February, I wasn’t aware that MEElectronics...

This is the same review I first published on my website, Musical Musings.   Introduction First and foremost, a big thank you goes out to Fang at Head-Direct for sending me a sample of the RE-ZERO IEMs for review.   If you’ve been keeping up with Musical Musings, you’re probably well...

For $20 plus shipping, MEElectronics will send you a random item from the following list...   M9 M9P M6 M6P M11+ M11P+   As well as a possible additional gift.   So, is anyone willing to take the chance? No matter what you get, the price is definitely right...

  A little over two months ago, I reviewed the V-Moda Vibe IEMs and gave them a somewhat unfavorable evaluation due to somewhat muddy, uncontrolled bass, a recessed midrange and only decently clear highs. I did mention that the Vibes benefitted from a good dedicated amp but, after using them...

I'm planning to upgrade from my HD-280 Pros and I need to decide which cans would be best for me.   First, some background info which should help you guys in making your decision. I'm something of a bass-head. I love deep, full, articulate and thumping bass that you can feel as well as hear...