Author: Dale Thorn

Computer programmer, audio specialist, photographer.

MS02 and Rain3 In-Ear Stereo Earphones – Review

Audio, Earphones, Headphones, iPad, iPhone, iPod, Macintosh, Music, Review 0

My first impressions of the sound of the thinksound MS02 and Rain3 earphones (in-ear monitors, or IEM) are based on comparisons to other IEM (Sennheiser IE800, RHA T20, B&O H3), to a few reference headphones, and to notes I’ve accumulated from many prior reviews. I’ll describe how I relate to these IEM (i.e. my personal tastes and how I use these earphones) only after covering all of the objective issues.

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On2 Headphones – Review

Audio, Earphones, Headphones, Headset, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, Macintosh, Music, Review 0

My first impressions of the sound of the thinksound On2 headphones (On2 hereafter) are based on direct comparisons to other headphones, particularly those that resemble its design (mid-size portable), and also to a few premium headphones for reference. I’ll describe how I relate to the On2 (i.e., my personal tastes and how I use the headphone) after covering all of the objective issues.

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1More MK802 Headphones – Review

Bluetooth, Earphones, Headphones, Review 1

My first impressions of the sound of the 1More MK802 headphone (MK802 hereafter) are based on direct comparisons to other headphones, particularly those that resemble its design (full-size portable), but also to a few premium headphones for reference. I’ll describe how I relate to the MK802 (i.e., my personal tastes and how I use the headphone) only after covering all of the objective issues.

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1More Over-Ear MK801 Headphone – Consumer and Audiophile Review

Android, Audio, Earphones, Headphones, Headset, iPad, iPhoto, iPod, iTunes, Macintosh, Microphone, Music, Review, Speakers 2

My first impressions of the sound of the 1More Over-Ear MK801 headphone (MK801 hereafter) are based on direct comparisons to other headphones, particularly those that resemble its design (portables mostly), but also to a few premium headphones for reference. I’ll describe how I relate to the MK801 (i.e., my personal tastes and how I use the headphone) after covering all of the objective issues.

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AudioQuest JitterBug USB Data & Power Noise Filter – Review

Adapter, Audio, Headphones, iOS, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, iTunes, Macintosh, Music, Review 1

The AudioQuest JitterBug looks exactly like a small USB flash drive (also called thumb drive), but unlike those drives, the JitterBug has a USB-A input on one end and a USB-A output on the other end. Therefore, you plug the JitterBug into a standard USB-A port on your computer, and then plug your DAC, or digital audio converter, into the JitterBug.

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FLAC on the Mac – A brief summary of digital audio file formats

Adapter, Apple, Apps, Audio, Digital Recorder, Earphones, Hard Drive, Headphones, iTunes, Macbook, Macintosh, Music, Opinion, Original Blog, Speakers 1

This article covers the most common digital audio file types. I discuss why they were developed, how they’re used, and their advantages and disadvantages. Then I explain how best to preserve and protect a music collection from physical loss, or loss of compatibility with current hardware and music players.

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Audioquest Nighthawk Stereo Headphone – Audiophile Review

Audio, Cases, Earphones, Headphones, iPad, iPhone, iPod, iTunes, Macintosh, Music, Review, Speakers 2

How to describe the sound of the Audioquest Nighthawk? The term liquid comes to mind, as a smoothness that’s like water on a plate. As I’ve been listening the past few days I thought “This is like listening to average solid-state amps for years, and then hearing a highly-regarded tube amp for the first time.” That’s an imperfect analogy, since I’m dealing with the complexities of sound, and audiophile sound at that.

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