Review: Massdrop X Fostex TR-X00 Purpleheart
The Fostex TR-X00 Purpleheart reproduces sub-bass fantastically and is also quite balanced in sound, with the exception of a slight treble emphasis. Read moreReview: Massdrop X Fostex TR-X00 Purpleheart
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The Fostex TR-X00 Purpleheart reproduces sub-bass fantastically and is also quite balanced in sound, with the exception of a slight treble emphasis. Read moreReview: Massdrop X Fostex TR-X00 Purpleheart
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
The ZMF model, Aeolus, which is fourth in line for review, is the most natural and pleasant-sounding headphone I have heard, but its weaknesses are mediocre detail resolution and a small soundstage. Read moreReview: ZMF Aeolus
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
Auteur is ZMF's successful take on neutral headphones – the result is balanced, pleasant, and relaxed. Read moreReview: ZMF Auteur
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