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Back in 2012 I had rip-roaring time with the ortofon e-Q5. And in 2010, its older brother, the e-Q7, did me well. Since then another two years have passed. Naturally, it is time to get my ortofon on. The e-Q8, which costs around 400$ USD, is a good upgrade. On the outside, it’s a white e-Q7. But on the inside, it’s got a love-for-rock-thing going on in a new way.
UPDATE: I since have written a full review of the ortofon e-Q8 at headfonia.
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The Shure SE846 is one of the earphone that has made me re-examine my wallet. It is impeccably engineered, has a great filter system, glows beautifully under the soft box-- oh yes, and it sounds great, too. I'm very glad that my first impressions of this great earphone were not my last. Here's a little of what I have to say about the SE846 at Headfonia.
“The SE846 really kicks out low detail and nothing but. It is incredible. While sound pressure below 50Hz is nominal at the ear, above that it yawns with power. Like its high range, bass detail is spacious and detailed. Versus the JHA Roxanne, it is slightly more silver-edged- if harder, if you will. Overall sound pressure is similar, but top-edged details stand further out. This detail will appeal to dance fans, to fans of live music, and to fans speed.”
Check out the entire Shure SE846 review at Headfonia.
As per usual, it is informative and doesn't require you to keep your finger on the mouse trigger. Head on over to my HFN review of the same earphones for another view. These are great earphones that truly highlight the benefits of a single dynamic driver over complicated balanced armature setups.
Head to Dita Audio for more information.
Classified, iPod 5g, and Portaphile Micro. All that's missing is the Audeze LCD-X
At long last, I got Headfonia to publish my review of the inspiring Portaphile Micro headphone amp. While no amp comes sans niggles, Portaphile Micro's few (but hefty) niggles are part of a package that is entirely worthwhile.
“I didn’t expect Micro to positively bump me so well. But it truly is an excellently engineered amp. The 627x has actually become my new bench mark among all-in-one battery-powered headphone amps. But the Micro isn’t far behind. It certainly pairs better with IEMs. It is light, well-made, and compact. It also costs less than the 627x or the Vorzüge, and for the most part, is able to match the performance of either. Yes, battery life is a pain, and yes, you have to ice down your dip stick from time to time, but I think it is worth it.
And if you own Audeze’ awesome LCD-X, it is so damn worth it.”
Antelope Audio’s newest DAC, the Zodiac Platinum, isn’t merely a follow-up to the original Zodiac Silver DAC, it’s a re-think of the series. Thankfully, Platinum sports the same compact shape, the same quality construction, and it is compatible with the awesome Voltikus power supply.
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This is a new AT-HA30USB USB DAC interface from Audio Technica, the maker of my long-time go-to earphone, the CK10. This time, I've got it in the house with the ATH-IM70, about which Headfier, blazer78, wrote gobs and gobs.
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Last weekend I enjoyed the thrills and soul-numbing cacophony of my first Japanese funeral. I’ve started to think different. It wasn’t just watching a man in white taxi driver gloves and train conductor garb bashing my aunt’s skull and pelvis bones with cooking chopsticks that did it; it was just as much the trip back, when my iPhone’s battery went out. You never know when your time is up.
Read moreSolo. BAM! Theorem 720. BAM! Now, BAM! DUET, a portable headphone amp with no DAC strings attached. It’s one of those handy few do-alls that does all like nobody’s business. BAM!
Read moreNo matter how amazing Vorzüge’s previous PURE was, today’s PURE II completely blows it away. The violence is almost illicit. As long as your requirements are explicitly portable, the PURE II may be the best-sounding headphone amplifier at any price. It’s that good.
Read moreThe age of good battery life, massive power, and freaking amazing gain control is upon us. It’s the age of the ALO Rx MKIII-B+, an age that cooks your beans without over-cooking them, you know what I mean?
Read moreTsukuba, Japan
