Reviews
64 Audio Aspire 4 Review - A New Breed of 64 Audio IEM?
The Aspire 4 is the latest model from the Vancouver, WA brand that's aimed at performers on a budget. Does it hold up to the same, lofty standards their other models have set?
ThieAudio Oracle MKIII Review - A Perplexing Prophecy
The Oracle lineup is one of ThieAudio's most popular lines, and it now has a new face in the form of the Oracle MKIII. What's changed in the latest iteration of the Oracle?
I would buy this! - Aune AR5000 Review
In this video, Resolve provides his Aune AR5000 review with measurements, and compares it to other well known mid-priced headphones like the Sennheiser HD 600, HiFiMAN Sundara and a number of other open back headphones worth considering.
Drop + Grell OAE1 - It's NOT just about soundstage
Resolve gives his perspective on the Drop + Grell OAE1 open back headphones. This headphone has a very unique design to it and goes after a new concept in audio, angling the drivers very far to the front of the cup. In this video, we check out how it turns out in practice.
Susvara Unveiled - Yes, but at what cost?
Hifiman has finally released their successor to their flagship Susvara, but at an increased cost and with a novel design element. Join GoldenSound and Resolve as they discuss the obvious question: Is the new Susvara Unveiled a legitimate improvement over Hifiman's previous flagship?
USB-C HiFi? Beyerdynamic Pro X USB-C Cable Review
Beyerdynamic has released a new USB-C Amp/DAC cable that makes a measurable difference on their headphones, which begs the question: if there's a tuning change, what change did they end up choosing?
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.