ATH-1000z Art Monitor Closed Back Headphones Company: Audio-Technica $399 U.S. Review notes: My first impressions of the sound of the Audio-Technica ATH-A1000z headphones (A1000z hereafter) are
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ATH-1000z Art Monitor Closed Back Headphones Company: Audio-Technica $399 U.S. Review notes: My first impressions of the sound of the Audio-Technica ATH-A1000z headphones (A1000z hereafter) are
Read MoreATH-ESW990HÂ Portable Wooden On-Ear Headphones Company:Â Audio-Technica $349 U.S. Review notes: My first impressions of the sound of the Audio-Technica ATH-ESW990H headphone (ESW990h hereafter) are
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreMy 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.
Read MoreI love iHome Audio. They have built themselves a nice brand. I admit I had a slightly negative bias against them as “budget” — always finding their stuff on clearance at Big Lots. But I have been pleasantly surprised in the recent past with their speaker and headphone offerings, such as the iHome iB37 over-ear headphones.
Read MoreFirst impressions of the Thinksound On1: A slightly emphasized bass, with neutral and detailed treble, and a slightly forward perspective in voices and midrange instrumental sounds.
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