Recent Headphone Reviews

Looking for a nice pair of high quality headphones for a great price? Online audio company Monoprice introduced their Monolith M560 and M1060 Planar Headphones today at CEDIA in Dallas, Texas. At $199.99 and $299.99 will they be too expensive for budget consumers, but too cheap for discriminating audiophiles? Read on to find out.

OSSIC is a new headphone developer founded by veterans of respected hi-fi company Pioneer and computer peripherals company Logitech – and with that pedigree, the company should know as much about hi-fi audio as it does about the very latest in digital technology. Their new OSSIC X promise to bring the same hi-fi quality audio to virtual reality (VR) and gaming as it does to music and movies. With these headphones, Ossic has put a few tricks up their sleeve in the form of innovative new technology that promises to take 3D audio to the next level of immersion, and after a successful Kickstarter, their first round of Ossic X headphones will ship March, 2017.

The HiFiMAN Edition X is one of Fang Bian’s latest concoctions in the world of hi-fi headphones. Just like the HE-1000 before it, the Edition X features innovative technology which allows it to sound world-class out of an ordinary smartphone device. At $1,799, the headphones are not cheap but fit a niche market for those seeking outstanding sound in a portable audio setting. The lightweight and planar driver design fit in line with the rest of HiFiMAN’s product range but what separates the Edition X is its incredibly efficiency. To find out more about this headphone, please read on.

The BE6i, a new wireless in-ear monitor by NuForce was just launched this week. Its an impressive-looking set of earphones with rugged aluminum bullet-style earpieces with some impressive specs for its price of only $129. With an 8-hour battery life, advanced specs like Bluetooth 4.1, aptX and an IPX5 rating for water and dust resistance the BE6i puts up impressive numbers. The BE6i wants to be your next fully wireless IEM, for the office, gym or just kicking back and listening to tunes. Let’s take a closer look to see if it really measures up to the specs and let you know what we thought of the sound.

Focal, the legendary French speaker manufacturer will drastically up its headphone game with new launches later this month. Utopia and Elear are about to hit the market as two very high-end over-ear headphones that will be made in France at an all-new production line at Focal's manufacturing facility. The new models have been three years in development and Focal has been able to keep them off the radar - until now. In this exclusive first published review, we examine the Elear, the headphone that will likely garner the most attention at launch as it seems to be in the sweet-spot of high-end quality with an affordable price.

In the market for a new pair of over-ear bluetooth stereo headphone? At $199 (free shipping), the RBH HP-1B’s are perhaps the best bet in great sounding over-ear noise-isolating wireless headphones that offer high-end sound in a compact travel-worthy design at an affordable price. The bass is deep and NOT boomy while maintaining a terrific balance on mids and highs. They serve equally well as a great travel companion or for serious home audio applications. Be sure to check out our YouTube video overview of the HP-1B's for further insights.

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.