Challenges for a headphone reviewer in Finland
Kuulokenurkka reveals, with five years of experience, what kind of challenges a headphone reviewer faces in a small market area like Finland. Read moreChallenges for a headphone reviewer in Finland
Meze Audio STRADA: A direct path to the heart?
The Romanian manufacturer combines the dynamic drivers of the 109 Pro model with the closed-back chassis of the LIRIC series in its STRADA headphones: asking price 800€. Read moreMeze Audio STRADA: A direct path to the heart?
Edifier STAX Spirit S5: A concoction of three headphone manufacturers
There aren't many wireless planar headphones on the market, but the STAX Spirit S5, relying on the expertise of three manufacturers, is one of them. Read moreEdifier STAX Spirit S5: A concoction of three headphone manufacturers
JDS Labs Element IV: Full marks for usability
The Element IV sets the bar for usability with its market-leading volume control and user-friendly software. The sound is also admirably clean. Read moreJDS Labs Element IV: Full marks for usability
HEDDphone D1: The new standard of neutrality
The HEDDphone D1 is an anticipated upgrade for fans of the Sennheiser HD 600 series. A natural and neutral presentation combines with improved bass. Read moreHEDDphone D1: The new standard of neutrality
Austrian Audio The Arranger: A solid arrangement for the 1k club
The Arranger pleasantly combines commercial bass tuning and studio-like detail, without forgetting a wide soundstage. Read moreAustrian Audio The Arranger: A solid arrangement for the 1k club
Meze Audio POET: A high-quality headphone overlooked
Meze Audio's headphone selection includes the 2000 euro POET, whose quality build and relaxed sound one would expect to receive more attention. Read moreMeze Audio POET: A high-quality headphone overlooked
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100: Retro-inspired on-ear with noise cancellation
Aventho 100 may very well be the world's highest quality on-ear noise-cancelling headphone, but poor comfort requires iron ears from the user. Read moreBeyerdynamic Aventho 100: Retro-inspired on-ear with noise cancellation
Valco VMK25.2: Small update, big change
Valco describes its new VMK25.2 headphones as only a small version update, but we noticed that the sound quality, in particular, had changed significantly. Read moreValco VMK25.2: Small update, big change
Year 2025 wrap-up
What happened in Kuulokenurkka in 2025 and what is known from now on? Read moreYear 2025 wrap-up
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