Reviews
HIFIMAN Edition XV: Brilliance in Darkness
The Edition XV, HIFIMAN’s $400 successor to the Edition XS, is potentially the most important headphone release in the last half-decade of the audiophile headphone hobby... or at least, Listener thinks so.
Studio Reference... but WIRELESS? — KALI HP-1 Review
We test KALI’s $200 HP-1 “reference” wireless headset—complete with Studio, Consumer, and Bass-Heavy profiles—and talk about how a product concept that could in theory help with quick mix checks ultimately fails in practice.
Comparing the Best Thieaudio IEMs - Monarch MKIV vs. V16 Divinity vs. Valhalla
Is the new Monarch MKIV the best IEM Thieaudio has to offer? Fc-Construct compares it against Thieaudio's other flagships to find out.
HyperX Cloud III S Wireless Review
The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless is, surprisingly, a genuinely good-sounding $180 closed-back wireless gaming headset with a relaxed, versatile tuning and EQ that saves onto the headset. While it's probably no secret why, watch the review to find out what made living with this headphone for about a month a much more enjoyable time spent than I expected it would be.
Zahl EQ1 Review & Measurements
The Zahl EQ1 is an analog parametric EQ device originally designed for professional use in API500 series racks, but might just be the best thing I’ve added to my headphone setup!
Spotify Lossless has a problem
Spotify just released their Lossless streaming feature, and GoldenSound tested it in depth. Unfortunately, it seems that whilst it is a bump in quality over what was available before, it's lacking some features found on other services and players that mean on platforms such as Windows or Android, you may not be able to play your music losslessly at all!
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review: Disappointment of the Year?
The AirPods Pro 2 has been the default recommendation for wireless earphones since its release, so how does its successor measure up?
Testing ALL Hifiman's new Headphones! - HE600, Edition XV, Ananda Unveiled & Audivina LE
HIFIMAN just dropped a whole wave of new headphones, and I’ve had the chance to spend some early time with four of them. Spoiler: one of them really impressed me.
Did FiiO Nail their FT1 Upgrade? - FiiO FT13 Review
FiiO has been on a roll of releasing banger headphones in the budget range, but does their new FT13 provide a compelling upgrade to the near-universally loved FT1? Join Resolve as he breaks it down.
Softears RSV mk2 Review: Reference Revisited
Softears' new RSV mk2 introduces a sizeable bass boost compared to its predecessor, aiming to broaden its appeal without abandoning balance. But does it go too far for an IEM that's supposed to provide "reference-grade" tonality?
HEDDphone Two GT: This Headphone is Underrated
Most kilobuck headphones opt for vivid colorations at the expense of neutrality, but HEDDphone Two GT is among the most natural-sounding flagship headphones in today's market. But does it balance its neutrality with enough excitement to capture the attention of high-end buyers? Join listener as they break it down.
Moondrop Space Travel 2: Is Excellent Sound Enough?
Wireless has typically been where Moondrop falters, but with the Space Travel 2 it seems they've finally found their footing. Join listener as they explain why they think the Space Travel 2 might be Moondrop's best product to date.
Moondrop Para 2 Review — Exceptional Planar Drivers with Hidden Potential
Does Para II's exceptionally well-spec'd driver and seemingly limitless pad-rolling potential make for a compelling enough offering that Resolve recommends it over the Cosmo? Join Resolve as he breaks it down.
A Gaming Headset for Grown-Ups — Fractal Scape Review
With the arrival of the Audeze Maxwell, the bar for sound quality in gaming headsets was decisively raised, and now years later we've received the Fractal Scape, which aims to deliver on the future that Maxwell seemed to indicate was coming, but at an even lower price. Join Resolve as he finds out how the Scape stacks up to its competition.
Symphonium Giant: The Experiment
Described as an experiment by its creators, the Symphonium Giant is a departure from the brands other offerings. Will its unique tuning succeed? Fc-Construct takes a look.
CrinEar Daybreak Review: The New Benchmark?
Crinacle—the most influential figure in the world of in-ear monitors—returns with the Daybreak: his first widely-available IEM under his own brand CrinEar. But does Daybreak improve enough on the Project META’s faults to become a benchmark at its price?
CrinEar Daybreak: Don’t Buy Until You Watch This! (Full In-Depth Review)
The most influential figure in the world of in-ear monitors has returned with the Daybreak: his first widely-available IEM under his own brand CrinEar. But does Daybreak improve enough on the Project META’s faults to become a benchmark at its price?
Meze 105 Silva: Beautiful Design, But How Does It Sound?
As a rule, Meze makes well-designed headphones with exceptional build quality, but Resolve has often felt the sound quality doesn't fully match its visual and mechanical excellence. With their new 105 SILVA, has Meze finally done enough to impress Resolve on the sound quality front?
Moondrop Horizon Review: None More Dark
While Moondrop's newest Horizon sports an attractive design and has a few clever ideas, does it handle the fundamentals well enough to earn its place in the most competitive price bracket in over-ear headphones?
The Moondrop Horizon is weird.
Moondrop's newest open-back dynamic driver headphone comes in a classy all-black chassis and has a few novel design features, but is that enough for the Horizon to get Resolve's stamp of approval despite being in the most competitive price bracket in over-ear headphones?