In depth headphone reviews with measurements
We received several iFi devices from Joensuun Kuva ja Ääni for testing, the first of which we'll explore is the excellent xDSD Gryphon. The device is designed for mobile use, but it could very well replace an even larger equipment setup. Read moreReview: iFi xDSD Gryphon
The Sundara Closed, borrowed from Joensuun Kuva ja Ääni, is one of the few closed-back planar headphones in its price range (500€). Its original frequency response also makes it an interesting novelty. Read moreReview: Hifiman Sundara Closed
The new Atrium model from American ZMF is, in a nutshell, a kind of ultimate Sennheiser HD650 with a pleasant sound and a palpable soundstage. Read moreReview: ZMF Atrium (Aged cherry)
Hifitalo lent Kuulokenurkka the Matrix Audio X-Sabre 3 D/A converter for testing, which also includes a network player. The device costs over 3000 euros, but it contains everything one could wish for from digital listening. The external quality impression also touches the clouds. Read moreReview: Matrix Audio X-Sabre 3
One would want to like the Japanese Denon AH-D9200 flagship model, but its uneven frequency response disturbs the listening experience. However, the headphones sound quite good at low volume. Read moreReview: Denon AH-D9200
Unique Melody's Mest demonstrates that in-ear headphones can have a fantastic soundstage. Excellence is also achieved in many other areas. Read moreReview: Unique Melody Mest
64Audio's 2200-euro U12t is an almost perfect in-ear headphone, and it also gives strong competition to many similarly priced over-ear models. Read moreReview: 64Audio U12t
This time, two noise-cancelling headphones under 80 euros are compared: Edifier W820NB and Anker Soundcore Life Q30. Read moreComparison of affordable noise-cancelling headphones: Edifier W820NB vs. Anker Soundcore Life Q30
Kuulokenurkka visited Hifitalo's headphone room and Helsinki Hifi Fair. I will share my experiences from both the visited locations and the headphones I tested during the weekend. Read moreOn a trip: Hifitalo's headphone room and Hifi Fair 2022 headphone offerings
This time, Kuulokenurkka dives into the world of tube amplifiers with the 3000 euro Feliks Audio Euforia 20th Anniversary. Hifitalo lent the amplifier for testing. Read moreReview: Feliks Audio Euforia 20th Anniversary
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