Reviews
A tube amp in your pocket! - Woo Tube Mini Review
The Woo Tube Mini might just be the smallest tube amp available, and GoldenSound gives it the full run-down.
Sennheiser HD 6-series Tier List & Comparison
While there's a lot of love surrounding Sennheiser's HD 6 series headphones, there's also a ton of questions. Join Resolve as they endeavor to answer some of the big ones—including unit variation, the importance of pad wear, and how entries in the 6 series deviate depending on the head they're placed on.
Closed back showdown! Sennheiser HD620S vs Focal Azurys
There are some new heavy-hitters in the world of hi-fi closed back headphones. In this video, DMS compares the new HD620S to the Azurys.
FiiO JT1: $69 headphones with... potential
FiiO has been filling out their catalog of over-ear headphones in the last few years, but how does their newest ultra-affordable semi-open back headphone sound?
Sonos Ace SOUND QUALITY Review - Style over Substance
Sonos is a company well-known for their consumer-oriented speakers and soundbars, but now they're trying their hand in the wireless ANC headphone space. How does it measure up to the other heavy hitters in this range?
Did they make a closed HD600? - Sennheiser HD620S review
People have been asking Sennheiser for a closed back 6-series headphone for years now, and here it is... but how does it sound?
Dunu x Gizaudio Da Vinci - This new trend in IEMs is great
Resolve takes a look at the newest entry into the "new IEM meta" that's taken hold of the "chi-fi" IEM scene in 2024.
Bass cannons from Japan! Final Audio D7000 vs D8000 pro
In this video DMS compares the NEW Final D7000 to the Final D8000 Pro! What's the difference?
New Focal headphones for 2024! Azurys & Hadenys Review
In this video Resolve does a technical deep dive on the Azurys and Hadenys to see how they stack up to the competition, and how they perform relative to headphones in Focal's existing lineup such as the Clear, Elex and Radiance.
The world's best IEM? Subtonic Storm Review
Coming in at a whopping $5200, the Storm has generated a lot of hype and interest from deep within the IEM community. In this video, we find out if it lives up to that hype.
Moondrop Cosmo: Surprising Sound, Blunderous Build
With Cosmo being their most expensive over-ear headphone to date, Moondrop is clearly aiming to provide something different sounding from their prior designs, while perhaps not trying to shirk their established visual design language. But do they do enough to make Cosmo a headphone worth recommending? Let's discuss it.
DUNU Titan S2 & Letshuoer S08: The Sequel & The Dark Planar
The DUNU Titan S2 is the sequel to what many people consider the sleeper-hit single DD of yesteryear, DUNU’s Titan S. On the other hand, Letshuoer’s S08 seems to be their latest—and potentially most unique—offering in their lineup of “S series” planar IEMs. How do they stack up against each other? Let's break it down.
Grell OAE-1: Why You Shouldn't Care About Soundstage
Grell's new OAE-1 has some rather unique design goals: extreme openness and frontal driver orientation. Join listener as they evaluate the headphone, the theoretical underpinnings of its design and marketing, and why consumers should be a lot more skeptical when a headphone is claimed to have "speaker-like soundstage".
Juzear Butterfly 61T Review: The FotM Cycle
The Juzear Butterfly 61T is a $220 IEM from a little known Chinese IEM brand. But it's been building hype since it's release a month ago. In other words, it's halfway to becoming the latest flavour-of-the-month. Fc-Construct gives us a look into its sound and discusses the idea of FotM products.
Sennheiser HD 620S - Does It Deserve A Spot In The 6 Series?
Any headphone laying claim to a spot within Sennheiser's hallowed 6 series needs to have the chops to back it up, and therein lies the question: Is the HD 620S actually good enough to be *the* 6 series closed back, or has the HD 620S been placed in a series it neither lives up to nor competes with? Let's talk about it.
Meze Alba Review: Meze (Mostly) Makes its Mark
If you've heard of Meze, it's for their cult favourites headphones such as the Meze Empyrean, Elite, and 99 Classics. But they've flown under the radar when it comes to IEMs. With the release of their new $160 Alba, Meze hopes to change that. Fc-Construct discusses if the Alba will put Meze on the map.
Elysian Acoustics Pilgrim Review: A Step Along the Journey
Elysian Acoustics a boutique IEM brand from Malaysia that's produced a number of highly acclaimed IEMs. However, they often cost a few thousand dollars and production can take quite a bit of time. Enter the Pilgrim. At $400, it offers a taste of the Elysian Acoustics sound at a fraction of the price. How well does that promise hold true? Fc-Construct takes a look.
Truthear GATe - New Ultra-Budget King?
The Hola was Truthear’s first entry into the ultra-budget space, and it was an exceptionally-balanced offering. Now we’ve gotten its replacement with the GATe, and the question must be answered: after Truthear discontinued what was arguably their most universally-beloved IEM, is the GATe actually a worthy replacement?
Sennheiser HD 569: Sennheiser's Best Kept Secret?
A headphone being old and scarcely mentioned doesn’t automatically mean it's bad. In fact, HD 569 might be my favorite mid-fi closed back headphone. Why is that, and more importantly, why does nobody talk about this headphone? Join me as I try a headphone from seven years ago in the hopes of finding an undiscovered gem.
Symphonium Titan Review - Precog's Take
The Titan is Symphonium's entry into the quickly emerging category of IEMs that go for massive bass boosts with otherwise mostly neutral tuning. How does it stack up against the competition?