Recent Headphone Reviews

Hot on the tail of the MH40 headphones, Master & Dynamic have launched the MW60; a $549 closed-back Bluetooth headphone featuring the same premium materials and vision as its predecessor. The New York company has been slowly taking over the audiophile scene with their brilliantly crafted retro-inspired products and technology to match. This time, they have ventured into Bluetooth tech and have successfully taken to the challenge with its great sound presentation. Read on to find out more.

V-MODA has earned a name in the headphones market with cans that manage to blend ruggedness with elegant design from MIlano, Italy. But what they're most noted for is a distinct sound-signature that fans will tell you consistently punches well above their price class. Company CEO Val Kolton is well known on headphone and hi-fi message boards he not only listens but responds to his community headphone fans. This isn't the first pair IEMs by V-MODA, but Zn is their firs run at a premium product in this category.

The RBH HP-2s are lightweight over-ear noise-isolating headphones featuring space-age 45mm beryllium-coated drivers with ultra high sensitivity. They do so many things right that they simply shouldn't at this price point ($199 on sale) that it's almost frightening how far headphone technology has come in the last few years. Before you or your teenager runs out and buys a pair of Beats or Bose, give these a try. You’re ears will thank you and so will your wallet.

When it comes to full sized over ear noise cancelling headphones, the market is saturated with more name brands than you can imagine. Today we look at the PSB M4U noise cancelling headphones to see how they compare both in sound quality, noise cancelling effectiveness, durability and ergonomics. Do the PSB's sound good? Sure. Are they practical for traveling? When considering the timid response from the noise cancellation and their bulkiness, not really. Read on to find out why.

RBH sound has expanded their product line-up with the announcement of two new, over-the-ear headphone models, the HP-1B and HP-2. The HP-1B is wireless and the HP-2 is an ultra-light reference headphone with beryllium coated drivers for superb audiophile performance. With an estimated street price under $200, these new headphones from RBH could be serious price-performance game changers. Read on to see why we're excited by the HP-1B and HP-2 headphones and be sure to catch our extensive YouTube Video interview with RBH Sound to get all of the exclusive product details.

We got a chance to try out the new SE-MASTER1 headphones at CEDIA from Pioneer. They sounded great, but with a $2,500 price tag they better sound amazing and cook you breakfast too. The headphones revolve around newly developed 50mm driver units with a 25 µm aluminum diaphragm which is finished with a Parker Ceramic Coating (PCC). We hope Pioneer will eventually take this technology down to more affordable price points so all audiophiles on more modest budgets can enjoy them too.

Master & Dynamic have really set the bar high in build & design with their new $399 MH40 headphones. Featuring premium materials and a sound to match, users are given a choice of 5 different color variations. A New York company at heart, Master & Dynamic are slowly becoming internationally recognised for their stunning craftsmanship and drive to revolutionise the audiophile industry. Accessories such as the Boom Mic and headphone stand can be bought separately for $129 and $59 respectively; read the review to find out more.

Vision Ears’ new release the VE5 has turned heads in the audiophile community with its unique and compelling sound signature said to fill a gap in their current portfolio. A mid-centric sound, endless customization possibilities and a high level of comfort, the VE5s are fitting of the Vision Ear brand image. They do not come for cheap however, as at $1,556 the VE5s are a significant investment which in my opinion certainly pay off. To find out more about this special release, please read the review.

RBH has introduced the mid-range EP3 Noise Isolating Earphones that showcase just how good affordable, portable audio can be. In an age where headphones can be purchased for a little as the price of a happy meal, or as much as the cost of a used car, RBH’s EP3 earphones clearly hit the sweet spot in value for high-performing headphones at a low price. At the introductory price of $99/pair (sale ends 10/20/15) these simply can't be beat. Check them out!

Are you looking for a pair of in-ear monitor headphones that don't just offer exceptional noise isolation but also sound great? RBH's new EP3 noise isolating earphones may be just the ticket you're looking for. Completely redesigned with a new driver and ceramic body, the EP3 has us very impressed. Read all about our first listen and what we thought. Also check out their special introductory price as this deal won't last long!

At $299, the HiFiMAN HE-400S comes in at the most affordable price for a planar dynamic driver headphone of its nature in the marketplace. With hopes to entice budding audiophiles, HiFiMAN have managed to release a very solid performing model with a luscious midrange and evenly balanced low and high-end. At 22 Ohms and a relatively light 12 Oz weight, the model is set to be a versatile release to capture more of this growing market share. To find out more, please read the review.

With updated drivers, the RHA T20 in-ear monitor headphones have recently been launched as an upgrade to the previous T10 flagship. The T20 come in the same stunning build quality and form factor however it now adopts a DualCoil dynamic driver technology to really improve resolution, clarity and the overall sound. With a price that matches performance, the RHA T20 looks set to be a popular model.

The Ultimate Ears Pro Reference Monitor has been a proud product of Ultimate Ears now for several years and remains the choice amongst audiophiles as the reference Custom In-Ear Monitor. Combining an accurate representation of sound with a seemingly large soundstage, the Ultimate Ears is technically and sonically a force to be reckoned with. This 3 driver, 3 way headphone system combines accurate sound with a fairly large soundstage. At $999 however, the price remains a factor to be taken into account though CIEMs of its nature tend to fall around the same ballpark. To decide whether or not you would like to buy, read on.

Thanks to Decibullz Contour Custom Molded Earphones, with a little hot water, and your thumbs, you can make a pair of off-the-shelf earbuds fit like custom in-ear monitors. This review is primarily about the Contour Custom Molded Earphones, but we’ll also talk a little about the Custom Molded Earphone Adapters and Custom Molded Earplugs that use the same unique custom fit method. It’s the custom molding technique common to all of these products that is the real star of this review.