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Our headphone news, reviews and product info.

STAX SR-X9000 and Meze Elite flagship headphones
Meze Elite & STAX SR-X9000 by AudioKeyReviews
Makiah Shenay
We're excited to share two reviews from K.E. Heartsong at AudioKeyREVIEWS! Magazine, who spent time with both the STAX SR-X9000 and Meze Elite flagships.
Audeze LCD-5 planar and CRBN electrostatic flagship headphones together on a black backdrop
Tale of Two Titans - Audeze LCD 5 & CRBN Review
Makiah Shenay
Audeze raised the bar in 2021 with the release of two all-new flagship headphones. This review examines both using our top-of-the-line amplifiers.
RAAL SR1a ribbon headphone sits on table in front of VM-1a tube amp and Chord TT2 DAC in silver
CanJam New York 2022 - Show Report Part 1
Makiah Shenay
We had an awesome time at CanJam New York 2022 this year. Part one of our show report is a more detailed look at each of the various systems that...
HeadAmp Blue Hawaii SE with STAX SR-X9000 headphone and silver Mytek Empire streamer on wood furniture
Florida Audio Expo 2022 - Show Report Part 1
Makiah Shenay
We had an amazing time at the 2022 Florida Audio Expo. It was awesome to get to see old friends again and make new ones! Part 1 of our show...
Auris Euterpe tube headphone amp/DAC serves as headphone stand for Meze Elite
Transcending PC Audio - All In with the Auris Euterpe
Makiah Shenay
With a ESS Sabre Dac, Ultra-Linear Tube Stage with Headphone and Pre-Outs Euterpe is sure to delight!
Audeze LCD-5 headphone with sunny pattern background
Audeze LCD-5 Review by Amos (Currawong)
Makiah Shenay
A big thanks to Amos (Currawong) for an excellent review of the all new Audeze LCD-5 with our GS-X mini amp!
CanJam SoCal 2021 presented by Head-Fi banner
CanJam SoCal 2021 Show Report
Makiah Shenay
We had an outstanding time at CanJam SoCal this year, enjoy our thoughts on the new flagships introduced and our pick for best in show!
Danny of RAAL-requisite behind a trade show table featuring RAAL amplifiers and headphones
RAAL PDT-1A Tube Amp Revealed
Makiah Shenay
RAAL presented an all new vacuum tube amplifier at CanJam SoCal this year built specific for Planar-Magnetic and dynamic headphones.
Audeze LCD-5 headphone displaying both ear pad and grille sides
Audeze LCD-5 Announced!
Makiah Shenay
"..the LCD-5 incorporates decades of audio and technology research to deliver all the aspects of a truly reference audio experience."
Audeze CRBN electrostatic headphone with geometric grille pattern
First Impressions of Audeze CRBN From Spritzer
Makiah Shenay
"..CRBN is what the Sennheiser HE90 could have been but never managed to do...it has the same ethereal, diffused quality.."
STAX SR-X9000 headphone with removable cables
New STAX SR-X9000 Flagship Electrostatic Headphone Now Available!
Makiah Shenay
Stax's new top headphone has a 20% larger diaphragm compared to SR-009S and design elements of the classic SR-Omega.
iFi iDSD Neo as headphone stand for HIFIMAN Sundara closed-back, an Audeze headphone sits to the side
iFi iDSD Neo Review - Taking Computer Audio to the Next Level!
Makiah Shenay
We take a look at the iFi Audio iDSD Neo as an excellent gateway into the next level of Computer Audio playback.

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