Review: FiiO FT3
FiiO sent us their first wired hi-fi headphones for review. The recently released 300-euro FT3 is a successful product in terms of its construction, features, and sound quality. Read moreReview: FiiO FT3
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FiiO sent us their first wired hi-fi headphones for review. The recently released 300-euro FT3 is a successful product in terms of its construction, features, and sound quality. Read moreReview: FiiO FT3
The fine new 109 Pro model from Romanian Meze Audio sounds annoyingly bright by default, but it's possible to make it an excellent headphone by modifying it. Read moreReview: Meze Audio 109 Pro
Valcon VMK25 noise-cancelling headphones are an improvement in almost every aspect compared to their predecessor, while still costing only 30 euros more. Read moreReview: Valco VMK25
Moondrop, known for its in-ear headphones, expanded its product range to over-ear models in 2022. We reviewed the approximately 600-euro Venus planar headphone and compared it to, among others, Hifiman's Edition XS. Read moreReview: Moondrop Venus
The original Focal Utopia from 2017 still sounds like an excellent high-end headphone by 2023 standards. Read moreReview: Focal Utopia (2017)
The Focal Bathys aims to revolutionize the sound quality of Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones for 800 euros, and succeeds admirably. The headphones became even more versatile with an update released about a week after the review. Read moreReview: Focal Bathys
The QuietComfort SE, quietly released by Bose, is one of the most sensible noise-cancelling headphones, especially when bought for 200 euros. Usability, comfort, and the noise-cancelling function are top-notch. Even the sound quality is good with equalization. Read moreReview: Bose QuietComfort SE
Audio Technica discreetly sells the ATH-HL7BT model in Japan, which is probably the most versatile open Bluetooth headphone on the market. Read moreReview: Audio Technica ATH-HL7BT
Released in 2016 (recently discontinued), the ZMF Eikon is the most neutral-sounding and easiest to adopt among the manufacturer's closed-back headphone models. Natural mid-frequencies are accompanied by Fostex-style bass and, at times, energetic treble reminiscent of the Sennheiser HD800. Read moreReview: ZMF Eikon (Camphor)
The Ukrainian SASH Tres planar headphones are, with their rich and balanced sound, among the absolute best in the 500-euro price range. Roderick's comprehensive analysis of the headphones is unparalleled. Read moreReview: SASH Tres (45 ohm)