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• 34:20

  STAX SR-009D Electrostatic Headphone Review - Yes. It Can Be $2890 And Still A Good Value

  2,9 k vuesavr. 2026

  The reviewer finds the STAX SR-009D to be an excellent electrostatic headphone that offers a unique twist on the typical e-stat sound, with a more balanced and engaging presentation. It competes favorably with significantly more expensive e-stats, making it a strong value despite its high price. The detachable cable and lighter weight are appreciated, though driver crinkle is noted.

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• 21:57

  Yamaha YH-4000 Headphone Review - Someone Call The Tone Police!

  2,1 k vuesfévr. 2026

  The reviewer finds the Yamaha YH-4000 to be a well-built, comfortable, and technically capable planar magnetic headphone, but its stock tuning is notably flawed, with a recessed and unnatural midrange that makes vocals and instruments sound thin and distant. He suggests that with EQ, it could be an excellent headphone for those who enjoy tuning, but out of the box, it fails to deliver a natural or realistic sound.

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• 18:31

  Fiio Jade JT3 Headphone Review - Don't Buy a Gaming Headset. Buy This Instead.

  4,8 k vuesjanv. 2026

  The reviewer recommends the FiiO Jade JT3 as a budget-friendly alternative to gaming headsets, praising its open-back design for better sound quality and its versatility for music, gaming, and calls. He notes it requires more power than typical headphones, so it works best with a laptop or amp, and the built-in mic is adequate but not outstanding. Overall, he sees it as a solid value for casual users who want better audio than a standard gaming headset.

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• 42:44

  HiFiMan Ananda Unveiled Headphone Review - Fang's Flex for the Fiftieth Time?

  5,4 k vuesjanv. 2026

  The reviewer considers the HiFiMAN Ananda Unveiled a new reference at its $549 price point, praising its technical performance in resolution, detail, and spatial imaging. He notes it improves on the Ananda Nano and is easy to drive, though he mentions the tuning may not suit everyone and the build has some changes. Overall, he strongly recommends it as a standout in its class.

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• 44:30

  Yamaha YH-C3000 Headphone Review - The Next Big Thing in Closed Back Headphones? & Sound Leak Demo

  2,7 k vuesjanv. 2026

  The reviewer finds the Yamaha YH-C3000 to have notable sonic strengths, particularly in its technical performance, but the stock tuning is polarizing and may not sound natural to many listeners. He suggests that with EQ, it could be an attractive high-end closed-back option, though ergonomic issues like small ear cups and a single-ended cable are drawbacks.

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• 46:46

  ZMF Ori 3.0 Review - Technical Jekyll. Tonal Hyde.

  3,4 k vuesnov. 2025

  The reviewer finds the ZMF Ori 3.0 to be a technically impressive closed-back planar with excellent build and tuning flexibility, but its tonal balance is not to his personal taste, making it a 'not for me' product despite acknowledging a significant audience will love it. He praises the craftsmanship, stock cables, and the sandbox-like tuning options, while noting the weight and the adhesive mesh limitations as drawbacks.

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• 37:17

  340 Ohms of Closed-Back Goodness? SIVGA PENG Headphone Review

  2,5 k vuesoct. 2025

  The reviewer finds the Sivga Peng to be a unique and well-built closed-back high-impedance headphone that fills a market gap, but notes its sound signature is somewhat unusual and may not appeal to everyone. It performs well with proper amplification, though its isolation is only average and it faces stiff competition from cheaper alternatives like the FiiO FT1.

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• 30:48

  HiFiMan Arya Unveiled Headphone Review - It's Excellent! So Why Don't I Love It?

  9 k vuesmai 2025

  The reviewer finds the HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled to be an excellent headphone with outstanding technical performance, resolution, and tonal balance for its price, but personally does not love it as much as other HiFiMAN models. The main reasons are a leaner bass presence and a plastic build that feels cheaper, though the reviewer acknowledges the sound quality is top-tier under $1,500.

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• 25:00

  Audio Technica ATH-R70xa Headphone Review - Is This the Best R70?

  6,6 k vuesavr. 2025

  The reviewer finds the R70xa to be a mostly neutral, mid-forward open-back headphone that blends the tunings of the original R70x and the Refine collab, but the combination of warmth and leanness sounds odd and unnatural to him. It is extremely light and comfortable, and the high impedance makes it tube-amp friendly, but the long, proprietary, reversible cable is a major drawback. He concludes it will appeal to a specific audience, but he is not part of it.

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• 25:56

  Audio Technica ATH-R50x Headphone Review - A New Entry Level Standard

  9,2 k vuesavr. 2025

  The reviewer finds the Audio-Technica ATH-R50x to be an impressive entry-level open-back headphone that offers reference-caliber sound for its $159 price, with a neutral-bright tuning that is well-executed. While the stock cabling is criticized as a weak point, the overall performance, comfort, and lightweight design make it a strong recommendation for critical listening and audio enthusiasts.

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• 46:24

  HiFiMan HE1000 Unveiled Headphone Review - One HekUVa Headphone!

  13,7 k vuesmars 2025

  The reviewer finds the HiFiMan HE1000 Unveiled to be an outstanding open-back planar headphone that sets a new price-to-performance benchmark at $2,700. It improves on the HE1000 SE with a more open, unveiled design and enhanced technical performance, though it requires a quality aftermarket cable and careful handling due to exposed drivers. The reviewer highly recommends it for serious audiophiles.

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• 31:11

  Dan Clark Audio Noire X Headphone Review - Still Carries the Tune

  9,4 k vuesjanv. 2025

  The reviewer finds the Dan Clark Audio Noire X to be a very competent, smooth, and well-balanced closed-back planar headphone at $1,000, with excellent build and comfort. However, they note that detail retrieval and some presentational aspects are not the best, and the reflective glass cups are prone to fingerprints and smudging. Overall, it's a strong option for a closed-back under $1,000, though not without minor drawbacks.

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  Audio Technica Narukami ATH-AWKG $4200 Closed Back Headphone Review - This Can Breaks My Heart!

  5,3 k vuesnov. 2024

  The reviewer finds the ATH-AWKG to be an elite technical performer, possibly the best closed-back he has heard, but is disappointed by its tuning, which he considers flawed and deal-breaking for his preferences. He believes a niche audience will love it, but he would not own it himself, and he is excited about the potential for future Audio-Technica closed-backs with different tuning.

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  Audio Technica Narukami ATH-AWKG $4200 Closed Back Headphone Review - This Can Breaks My Heart!

  5,3 k vuesnov. 2024

  The reviewer finds the ATH-AWKG to be an elite technical performer among closed-back headphones, with exceptional detail and resolution, but is disappointed by its tuning, which he considers flawed and not to his taste. He believes it will appeal to a niche audience but is a deal-breaker for him personally, despite praising its build and craftsmanship.

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• 31:29

  Audio Technica ATH-ADX3000 Headphone Review - Just Launched! The $1k King?

  7,3 k vuesoct. 2024

  The reviewer finds the ADX3000 to be a solid open-back headphone that performs slightly below its pricier sibling, the ADX5000, in technicalities but offers a more natural and enjoyable tuning. It is easy to drive, comfortable, and represents a good value at $1,000, though build quality and stock cable are less premium.

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• 52:07

  Yamaha YH-5000SE Headphone Review - At Home on the Summit?

  7,3 k vuesdéc. 2023

  The reviewer finds the Yamaha YH-5000SE to be an exceptionally well-built and comfortable headphone with a lightweight magnesium design, but ultimately concludes it is not for him due to its sound signature, which he finds uneven and not to his personal taste. He believes it will strongly appeal to a narrow group of listeners who value its specific characteristics, despite its high $5,000 price.

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• 25:11

  HiFiMan Audivina Headphone Review...What Happened?

  8,3 k vuesjuil. 2023

  The reviewer strongly dislikes the HiFiMAN Audivina, calling it a major misstep from the company and advising against purchase at any price. While acknowledging a large soundstage and good mid-bass punch as strengths, he criticizes poor isolation, erratic frequency response with shouty mids and piercing treble, and a driver issue that persisted across three units. He concludes the headphone fails as a closed-back product and should not be on the market in its current form.

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• 40:41

  HiFiMan HE1000v2 Stealth Magnet Edition - It's really good, but how good?

  33,7 k vuesmai 2023

  The reviewer finds the HiFiMan HE1000 V2 Stealth Magnet Edition to be an excellent open-back planar headphone, offering great value at its $2000 price point. It combines the warmer tuning of the original V2 with the stealth magnet technology, resulting in a well-balanced, detailed, and comfortable listening experience. While the stock cables are an ergonomic improvement, they are a sonic downgrade, and the loose 3.5mm connectors are a minor annoyance.

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• 25:03

  Stax SR-X9000 Electrostatic Headphone Review

  12,4 k vuesavr. 2023

  The reviewer finds the STAX SR-X9000 to be an exceptionally resolving electrostatic headphone, possibly the second most detailed he has heard, though its intense detail can become fatiguing over long sessions. He notes the build is light and comfortable but has minor issues with headband adjustment and clamping force, and he emphasizes that his sound impressions are limited by the available amplifier.

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• 41:32

  HiFiMan Shangri-La Jr Electrostatic Headphone System Review

  7,5 k vuesfévr. 2023

  The reviewer finds the HiFiMAN Shangri-La Jr electrostatic headphone system to be a solid, generalist performer with a neutral tuning, good resolution, and excellent handling of complex passages, though it doesn't excel in any single area. The build is comfortable but the attached cable has memory issues, and the Energizer amp is well-made but a fingerprint magnet. Overall, it's a very capable but not exceptional system for the price.

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• 34:01

  Focal Utopia 2022 Headphone Review & Comparison to the Original

  18,9 k vuesdéc. 2022

  The reviewer compares the Focal Utopia 2022 to the original, noting that while the build and comfort are similar, the new model has a tighter clamp and a reworked voice coil for durability. Sonically, the 2022 version is described as a refinement rather than a major overhaul, with improved dynamics and physicality, though it still falls short of the Susvara in technicalities. Overall, the reviewer finds the update successful and a worthy flagship, though not a dramatic departure from the original.

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• 23:22

  HiFiMan HE-R10d Closed Back Headphone Review

  12,9 k vuesoct. 2022

  The reviewer finds the HiFiMan HE-R10d to be a well-built, easy-to-drive closed-back headphone with a fun, hard-hitting mid-bass and a forward midrange, though it has some treble sibilance and limited sub-bass extension. The unique wooden cup design is functional but looks odd, and the isolation is poor due to small gaps. Overall, it's a decent but not class-leading option at its price, with ergonomic improvements over the cheaper HE-R9.

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  HiFiMan Sundara Closed-Back Headphone Review

  13,1 k vuessept. 2022

  The reviewer finds the Sundara Closed-Back to be a comfortable and well-built headphone with mostly neutral tuning, but notes it has a mixed sound performance with some mid-forwardness and subpar isolation and sound leakage for a closed-back design. They consider it a decent but not outstanding effort from HiFiMan in the closed-back category.

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  Stax SR-009 & SR-009s Electrostatic Headphones Review

  4,8 k vuesfévr. 2022

  The reviewer compares the STAX SR-009 and SR-009S electrostatic headphones, focusing on the newer SR-009S. He finds both to be neutral, highly resolving, and comfortable, with the SR-009S adding a slight warmth and improving on the SR-009's strengths, making it sound more natural and realistic. He concludes that the SR-009S is a worthy current model, while the SR-009 remains a good option on the used market.

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