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16/04/2023

The Titanium Hestia II speaker from Alta Audio kept showing me something new with each minute that passed listening to it. It’s the most engrossing listening experience I can recall having. The pairing with Infigo Audio amplifiers was a match made in heaven!

13/10/2022

The Burson Audio. Super Charger... A power supply upgrade for amps? In my latest review I discuss the impact this had on my Burson Audio Funk, what to expect from it! Check out the link below to learn more!

https://youtu.be/JaJLvP5kmV0

The Burson Audio Super Charger (massively upgraded power supplies) claims to elevate the performance of nearly their entire stack of products. After over a ...

27/09/2022

My Hifiman EF400 DAC and Amp review is live! R2R with fully balanced amp power for $600, in a beautiful chassis! My HE1000se and Arya Stealth sound incredible on it! Check out the review here: https://youtu.be/Ot1deY_MoKM

In this video I discuss the new Hifiman EF400 headphone amp/DAC, which retails for $599.99 USD. It uses an R2R DAC instead of Delta Sigma, which comes with ...

23/08/2022

My Sivga Robin SV021 closed-back headphone review is live! Gorgeous looks and sound. Lush bass, the softest earcups I've ever felt, amazing dynamics, and more. You don't have to spend thousands to enjoy something truly special, and the Sivga SV021 is the perfect embodiment of that statement.

The Robin features real rosewood ear cups, protein leather, detachable 2.5mm cables, and several other features I like. In my review I cover the headphone from top to bottom, and really dive into the nuance of sound and what I think makes the Robin special. Check it out!

https://youtu.be/tN3KITBWBB4

15/08/2022

The LucidSound LS100X review is live on our channel! I'd say it was a surprise, but LucidSound has been making some solid and consistent headsets over the years.

Think of the LS100X as an LS15 but with 70 hours of wireless battery life (130 hours on Bluetooth), the added functionality of Bluetooth 5.2, and full cross-platform support thanks to a switch on the wireless dongle. All for $100. Yes you read that correctly. Check out the review to learn more!

https://youtu.be/ozM9sNcwGqQ

08/08/2022

The TOPPING A30 Pro headphone amp review is live! Absolutely incredible performance for the price and size. Big thanks to Apos for sending this over for review. Check out the review here! https://youtu.be/oG7ySCpqD4o

The Topping A30 Pro could quite honestly be one of the best sub $400 headphone amps on the market. Between the impeccable THD rating, massive power output, ...

03/08/2022

The Burson Audio Funk amplifier has an incredibly small chassis thanks to their power supply design, yet it still packs Class A headphone amp tech, along with up to 45 watts/ch of Class AB speaker amplification. Add in the fact you can swap the opamps for BOTH output stages separately, and you have a marvelous little amp. Starting at $544 USD, it's quite the package.

I used the Burson Funk to power some KEF Q150s with ease, creating a dynamic and wide near field setup for my desk. When I wanted to listen to something more intimately, my Hifiman HE1000s were a an absolute joy on this amp.

Check out the review!
https://youtu.be/N5ZcAdn1lN4

29/07/2022

After a long break, our Edifier Stax Spirit S3 Bluetooth headphone review is live on my channel! 80+ hour battery life, Planar Magnetic drivers, lambskin leather pads, and more. Check it out!

https://youtu.be/95utQqnzey0

02/06/2022

The EPOS H3PRO Hybrid wireless headset with aux, Bluetooth and ANC gives you amazing flexibility. Perhaps most importantly, the sound is one of the best among any wireless gaming headset under $500, and it retails at almost half of that. Even though you can tune the audio via the EPOS Gaming Suite app, it sounds amazing right out of the box.

https://youtu.be/CnH8grSHrMg

28/05/2022

The Burson Audio Fun headphone amp offers Class A power, with a clean delivery and loads of dynamics. I will always remember and appreciate this amp for exposing me to the wonderful world of opamp rolling and how enjoyable it can be. With a $299 starting MSRP (US), shipping, and a pack of V6 Vivids (BUY THE SINGLE X2 for $85), you're at about $440 all in. At 2.1 watts @ 32 ohms, the Burson Audio Fun packs a punch, and can power almost every headphone with ease. Check out the review below to learn what the Fun is all about!

https://youtu.be/heirsYsbLtw

26/05/2022

Do you want a headset that does this, that, this, and this? The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless says "yes" to everything. Seriously, it works wirelessly on every console, PC, mobile, etc. It sounds fantastic and adds a nice dash of "luxury" feel to it. Check out the review below to learn more!

https://youtu.be/6I6wZkR81s0

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless headset brings some serious features, sound quality, and more. There is a bunch to discuss with this headset, and I...

24/05/2022

After many requests, comments, and emails, I am pleased to announce I have finally released the VZR Model One headset review! This headset aims to blur the lines between audiophile and gaming, because why shouldn't you have both? Even though this is a closed back headphone, the geniuses at VZR did some magic by tuning the ear cup structure and adding a special piece of tech called CrossWave (learn about this in the video), which helps give you an incredibly wide sound stage with precise imaging. The sound is immense, and I absolutely love using these all day. Check out the review to learn more!

https://youtu.be/CN4l4HrruCY

The VZR Model One gaming headset challenges what our expectations are of a gaming headset. It retails for $349.99, and blurs the lines of audiophile sound w...

19/05/2022

For $200 US you get the $180 H6PRO headset AND an $80 GSX 300 DAC! It's a great savings that gives you more options to use with an already stellar headset.

You can get this bundle in either open or closed back (black only). I made a full video review on this to help you decide which one is right for you! This is a seriously impressive headset when it comes to audio performance, comfort, mic quality, and build quality. The H6PRO is my benchmark gaming headset I test all other against, so it's worth looking into!

https://youtu.be/Gnvmu4sPGaU

13/05/2022

For everyone that occasionally wears headphones on one ear so you can hear what's going on in your home, I present the Turtle Beach Recon Air review! The background noise rejection is INSANE! This thing also works great for Zoom or Teams meetings throughout the day, and is also a great add-on for Vloggers who don't want dongles or wires hanging off their phone when out and about. It has so many uses and retails for only $40 US!

https://youtu.be/OzkcEdCcDE0

The Recon Air allows you to have freedom to chat or listen to whatever your heart desires and still be able to listen to your surroundings. Whether it's bei...

04/05/2022

So the Stealth 700 Gen 2 Max headset is shipping soon, and we cover everything you need to know in our latest review. The big kicker? It works WIRELESSY ON EVERY PLATFORM. That's not a typo. One purchase, one dongle, lots of good times. It also has Bluetooth and a 40+ hour battery life! Seriously... check it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9gWs0YZ5Jw

25/04/2022

Our review of the new Haymaker HM100 headphone is finally out! It offers some incredibly unique features in this price range, and has a lot of awesome characteristics to it. If you want an IMAX-like home theater experience on your head, this blew me away in the sub $500 price range, and they retail for only $330!

Bass is unreal, and the mids and highs are very natural sounding. I don't want to spoil it all, so check out the review to learn more!

19/04/2022

The Corsair HS80 RGB wireless headset is a freaking stunner! Impeccable mic quality, great comfort, and competitive sound. This is one of the best wireless headsets to hit the market for the money lately. The build quality is top notch and beyond what you'd expect for the cost. Check out the review!

https://youtu.be/zJx0D0_wKeY

18/04/2022

The new Turtle Beach Recon 600 Gen 2 MAX headset review is live! 48 hours of battery life, cross platform support, improved comfort, and more! Check the review out to learn everything you need to know!

https://youtu.be/Jgphs4iL08Y

13/04/2022

The Turtle Beach VelocityOne Flight system brings enjoyable flight sim capabilities to Xbox owners, while also providing some unique and innovative features for PC users. Not only did it give me much more appreciation for flight sim at home, but even my kids ask to play this daily since I unboxed it!

We covered this in great detail, including the innovative SIP system. Check out the review below to learn more!

https://youtu.be/buhtsvo9qlQ

10/04/2022

With stunning looks and sound quality, the HiFiMan Arya Stealth is a pinnacle Planar open-back headphone with the best detail retrieval I've heard in a sub-$2000 headphone. If you want a headphone that plays everything exceptionally well, the Arya Stealth magnet edition should be at the top of your list.

Some headphones boost treble to increase detail which can introduce harshness or shrill sounds to certain tracks. The Arya Stealth has an incredibly smooth, rich sound profile, without the treble boost. Instead they use Nanometer-thickness diaphragms to maximize transient speeds which provides incredible resolution and sonic accuracy without having to cheat the frequency response curve. To learn more about this, and this wonderful headphone, check out our review!

https://youtu.be/cHty-3GcWX0

07/04/2022

The Denafrips Ares II DAC is special for a few reasons. For one, it does R2R properly and without compromise. This brings a more analog experience from your digital sources, making it sound more present and real. The Oversampling mode is selectable, as is the fast and sharp filters. The custom USB audio driver disabled Windows volume control, but is claimed to help with maximizing sound quality from a Windows-based USB connection.

The presentation detailed but not fatiguing which means you can listen to music all day without issue (something I love to do). I didn't realize what I was missing until I switched over to this! Check out the review below to lean about it!

https://youtu.be/Ox5qAd97XUE

04/04/2022

This one's exciting! Our EKSA E900 Pro Gaming Headset review is live! Judging by the pic, what would you say if I told you this headset sells for under $40? The looks alone floored me for this price. Then the comfort was a pleasant surprise, then the mic, etc. See a theme here? Check out our review to learn more by clicking the link below!

https://youtu.be/msTT_EsXgu4

Wondering how the EKSA E900 Pro Gaming Headset stacks up against the competition? We cover it all, including sound quality, mic test, comfort, build quality...

03/04/2022

Our Galaxy Lamps Galaxy Projector 2.0 light review is live on the channel! The Galaxy Projector 2.0 is an easy and affordable way to bring some space into your space! Since I've started my channel years ago, this is both of my kids' favorite product I've ever covered. I think that says something! Check the video to learn more!

https://youtu.be/laKRciSMCDc

16/03/2022

Guys and Gals the Razer Barracuda X is no joke! Seriously impressive headset because they don't cut corners at $100. I couldn't find any glaring issue or thing I didn't like which is difficult even for more expensive headsets. The build quality, looks, sound quality, and even the mic, is great. They give you cables long enough to actually use too! Overall it's a top recommendation in this price range and we loved it. Check out the review below!

https://youtu.be/7DMrKObc1Hg

14/03/2022

Our Neat King Bee II Mic review is live! Incredible quality, value, and performance. The mic adds just a hint of warmth which makes it sound special without taking anything away from what you're trying to capture.

https://youtu.be/rISTp3yqgHQ

We paired this mic to the Elgato Wave XLR which brought the total invested cost under $500. The end result is an knock-out live streaming and content creation setup that sounds much better than the price point suggests or what I thought was possible.

Gear: Neat King Bee II, Elgato Mic Arm LP, Samson Tourtek Pro XLR, Elgato Wave XLR

28/02/2022

Our review of the Master & Dynamic MG20 Gaming Headset is live on YouTube! Truly an amazing sounding headset with comfort and build quality to match. I've used it on PC, PS5, and my Xbox Series X thanks to aux support.

The MG20 bass digs nice and deep, with rich, thunderous sound and the highs are crispy enough to portray every detail without bringing ear fatigue. Music and movie performance is also excellent, even when paired wirelessly to a phone.

https://youtu.be/wOYm372j1TE

The Master & Dynamic MG20 Gaming Headset is a welcome addition to the competitive luxury gaming headset market. Lambskin leather ear cups are incredibly com...

10/01/2022

Our PowerA Twin Charging station for PS5 review is live! Keep those pesky DualSense controllers ready for action thanks to dual controller support and fast charge. It's super easy to line up the charge pins with this model, meaning you can drop your controller right in and expect it to work every time. Check out the link below!

https://youtu.be/XU1-FKlSQTw

08/01/2022

It's pretty cool being able to nuke all germs off your phone then charge it afterwards. The Accell Power UV sanitizer and charger review is here! It's big enough to fit a Note or iPhone Pro Max phone with no issues. After a 5 or 10 minute cycle (your choice), your phone comes out with 99.9% germ free thanks to the bright UVC lights inside.

Check the review to learn more!

https://youtu.be/T8i4-D9BpfU

Let's face it, our phones are nasty. Accell is here to provide another way for you to keep your phone germ free without the need of chemicals! When you're ...