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  1. dalethorn

    Grado 'eGrado' On-ear Stereo Headphone review

    Here's a small portable on-ear headband-behind-the-head headphone that has a Grado sound more-or-less. I can only compare it to the SR325e at present (besides the 4 portables I compared to in the review) as far as Grado Sound is concerned, so here's the recap, compared to the SR325e: Weaker...
  2. dalethorn

    Grado SR-325e On-ear Stereo Headphone review

    The Grado SR-325e is my first review of one of the new 'e' series headphones. The short story: Hi-Fi, neutral, extended, with authentic musical tone. http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4237
  3. dalethorn

    AIAIAI TMA-2 Young Guru/DJ Modular Stereo Headphone review

    Here's a brand new item that's sure to be a hit - a fully modular headphone (i.e., design your own). My two configurations were very similar - a DJ orientation that has the spectrum tilted substantially toward the right (i.e. more bass, less treble). Unlike many such headphones, this one...
  4. dalethorn

    Edifier H850 Around-Ear Stereo Headphone review

    Here's a great surprise - although physically this Edifier H850 is well below the build quality of the B&W P7 and Bose QC25, the sound is as good or better than both I think. And the price range in the U.S. is $40 to $100 - well below the $400 price of the P7 and $300 price of the QC25. The...
  5. dalethorn

    Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) P7 Stereo Headphone review for 2015.

    Here is the review of my second P7 - the first one was traded off in 2013, which I regret. Still, this was an opportunity to see if the current production of this headphone changed in any respect, and also to apply my Audioforge experience to find any major variances from neutral in the sound...
  6. dalethorn

    Angle & Curve CarbonCans "Made in England" Headphone review

    Summary of this new headphone: Shy of neutral on both ends. Very good and prominent midrange sound. Very smooth and clear. This is a most unusual signature in this price range (~$160 USD), and probably won't appeal to users who like a warm bass with significant impact. I like it a lot, and even...
  7. dalethorn

    B&W P5 Series 2 On-ear Stereo Headphone review

    I bought the P5 Series 2 at the Apple Store - it was one of the safest buys I've made, since the B&W quality and decent sound are always a safe bet, even at the premium price. It might not actually sound as good as the original P5 (don't know), but I haven't had the original for more than a...
  8. dalethorn

    Bose QC-25 Around-ear Noise Canceling Stereo Headphone review

    Here's the Bose QC-25 - the most famous of the noise cancelers I think. And it's extremely good at canceling noise, with a couple minor caveats. From what I hear with this headphone, they managed to not only be the best at noise cancellation, but they produced a near-perfect audiophile...
  9. dalethorn

    Noontec Zoro II On-ear Portable Stereo Headphone review

    Here's an interesting headphone - from several sources I've gleaned the opinion that the new Zoro II is aimed toward competing with the Beats Solo2, and given the reviews earned by the Solo2 (particularly at a very prestigous testing site), the Zoro-II's ambition is great indeed. And the...
  10. dalethorn

    Bang & Olufsen (B&O) H2 On-ear Stereo Headphone review

    Here's a nice surprise - when this was announced, of course I wanted one, but I had doubts that it would compare favorably to the B&O H6 that cost twice as much, noting that the H6 was far from perfect itself. Not to worry - the H2 has comparable physical quality, although it's appointed much...
  11. dalethorn

    AIAIAI Tracks On-ear Stereo Headphone review

    I had this AIAIAI Tracks on my radar for a long time, so in this lull after the holidays, I decided to get it and shake it down. It's very bright, or more specifically, has a very large peak around 3 khz, which is the opposite of most small on-ear headphones these days. Still, the magic of...
  12. dalethorn

    Sennheiser PX-100-II On-ear Stereo Headphone review

    This is a long-existing headphone with a well-deserved reputation for sound quality -vs- size and cost, yet being open-back it is severely restricted in where it can be used. I had this in the closet for years due to the earpads being worn out, and taking it out a few days ago the earpads had...
  13. dalethorn

    Bell'O BDH806 On-Ear Portable Stereo Headphone review

    Budget headphone time! I found this in a grocery store, and a very nice surprise it was. The review has the details, but in advance I'm thoroughly enjoying a sparkly sound with solid bass and a great soundstage. http://www.hifiheadphones.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4191
  14. dalethorn

    V-MODA LP Around-Ear Portable Stereo Headphone review

    Here is a headphone that I missed on the original release, but are now being closed out at amazing prices, in the U.S. at least. It's dark, it's bassy, and the details are in the review. I love how comfortable this is, in spite of using the standard earpads. From all I can see, the physical...

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