Vision Ears Elysium Review: Exorbitance
Let’s talk about Vision Ear’s exhorbitantly priced flagship. While no doubt a very solid IEM, it lacks any notion of being a value proposition.
Vision Ears VE8 (8BA) Review
Vision Ear’s VE8 has some of the best tonal balance I’ve heard, yet it’s not perfect. Let’s talk about why.
Empire Ears Valkyrie Review: Peak ‘Merica-Fi
The Valkyrie is wholly imbalanced tonally, and yet it has a level of engagement that I’ve rarely seen with most IEMs.
Empire Ears Wraith Review: Flagship Fatality
A look at Empire Ear’s exorbitantly priced flagship IEM, and why this is easily the worst thing I’ve heard in recent memory.
[Runtime] Surefire Fury DFT Intellibeam
Reed Instruments SD-1128, room temperature w/ no cooling. Prime example of Surefire joining the plethora manufacturers gaming the ANSI-FL1 standard.
Surefire Fury DFT Intellibeam Review
Surefire’s Intellibeam is an interesting, auto-output technology, but how does it hold up in practice? Plus more thoughts on the new Fury DFT.
Sennheiser Store Visit & Impressions – July 2020
A quick overview of Sennheiser’s headphone line-up that I demoed during a recent store visit.
Moondrop KXXS (1DD) IEM Review
Taking a look at Moondrop’s flagship DD IEM and why it remains a personal favorite despite newer iterations.
Testing Methodology, Test Tracks, and More
A quick look at some of my beliefs, test tracks, and the methodology behind my audio reviews.
Moondrop SSR (1DD, Super Spaceship Reference) Review
A look at Moondrop’s entry into the crowded budget-arena, and whether it distinguishes itself from the pack.