Quick Test: Tripowin H1
The Tripowin H1, priced at around 200 euros, is impossible to recommend to anyone due to its very mediocre and bass-deficient reproduction. Read moreQuick Test: Tripowin H1
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The Tripowin H1, priced at around 200 euros, is impossible to recommend to anyone due to its very mediocre and bass-deficient reproduction. Read moreQuick Test: Tripowin H1
In summary, the GoldPlanar GL2000 headphones are a real disappointment, even though a huge hype formed around them at the time of their release. Read moreReview: GoldPlanar GL2000
The Cleer Next, with its fine and interesting external structure, is acoustically one of the strongest headphone packages in the 500–1000 euro price range. Read moreReview: Cleer Next
GoldPlanar GL400 is a Chinese planar headphone costing less than 100 euros, which you don't want to wear, let alone listen to. Read moreQuick Test: GoldPlanar GL400
Focal Stellia is one of the best closed-back headphones both in sound and build quality, but it costs as much as 3000 euros. As good as the Stellia is, it still cannot completely overcome all the limitations brought by its closed-back design. Read moreReview: Focal Stellia
The Reference R1, bursting with patented technology, doesn't just sound incredibly bad for 700-euro headphones; it would be complete garbage even at 50 euros. Read moreWorld's worst headphones: Flare Audio Reference R1
Hifiman October has come to an end, so Roderick will conclude by sharing his general thoughts on the manufacturer and its operating model. Read moreHifiman: ambitious sound, poor quality, and outrageous pricing
Hifiman October 10/10. The theme month concludes with the 1800-euro Arya, whose strengths are detail resolution and a large soundstage. The review once again includes a comprehensive comparison of different headphones. Read moreReview: Hifiman Arya V2
Hifiman October 9/10. Ananda offers a large soundstage and good resolution, but it is slightly overpriced and dynamically sluggish. Read moreReview: Hifiman Ananda
Hifiman October 8/10. The HE500 from 2011 is a planar classic of sorts, known especially for its superb mid-range reproduction.. Read moreReview: Hifiman HE500