This is the personal blog by Klaus Eulenbach. It mostly features portable audio products, reviews and editorial content. Hope you enjoy it!
Disclaimer
This is a general disclaimer concerning my blog and articles. You can jump a few paragraphs ahead if you do not care about how this blog came to life. Here is the actual disclaimer. I first got confronted with Head-Fi in 2009. I quickly realized...
Softears RSV
The Softears RSV is the new kid on the block. It is an extremely refined 3-way universal IEM with 5BA. I have written an introduction to the manufacturer and their products here. The RSV is the company’s cheapest model yet. The local price in China is...
Softears RSV Measurements
As announced in the Softears introduction post, here are the measurements of the Softears RSV, aka Reference Sound 5. Softears RSV Frequency Response Spoiler alert: I think this is hands down the best-tuned IEM I have ever come across! You can thank me for finding...
Softears: The Introduction
This is an introduction to the company Softears featuring their products Turii and RSV. Softears is a very young IEM company that was founded 2017. Unveiling two high-end IEM in 2018, the newcomer from Sichuan, China, made a surprisingly sound entry into the market. MoonDrop,...
Apple AirPods Max
Here are my impressions of the Apple AirPods Max. There’s quite the hype going on around these. Let me jump in and share my impressions of these 600 € expensive headphones. Rumors Leading Up to the Release Why would a hardcore audiophile be interested in...
DUNU Blanche: Is It the Cable?
Oh my god, a cable review. Seriously? „Klaus, what happened to you?“ Let me explain. And, welcome to my DUNU Blanche sort-of-review. Preface I am not known for promoting voodoo in the audio realm and I usually have a very practical approach in terms of...
What Is It Like to Be an Audiophile?
I consider myself to be an audiophile. But what does that even mean? Does that automatically make me an elitist and intolerant consumer who laughs and ridicules every audio product that „casuals“ know? I certainly hope not. High-fidelity audio is a hobby. It is striving...
Frequency Response: 64 Audio A18s
64 Audio has released a new addition to the studio & stage monitoring flagship A18 Tzar. The new A18s is advertised as being more suited towards professionals, making room for the A18t to grab the audiophile audience. Well, ideally I don’t see a difference in...
Lotoo PAW S1 Filter Presets
The Lotoo PAW S1 USB hifi-dongle is a new audiophile portable DAC. It has a very efficient circuitry that creates a clean, powerful and energy-saving headphone amplification for smartphones, tablets, laptops, video consoles and many other devices with a USB connection. It also supports Apple...
Lotoo PAW S1 Firmware Update 1.0.0.7
I received this firmware update a bit early. I am using it since Tuesday, June 23rd. So far it seems to run stable and works great. Unfortunately, I don’t have the changelog. Just sharing for those who asked for it. Download at your own risk....
Flavor of the Month: DUNU Luna
DUNU is a well-respected audiophile-first company based out of Shenzhen. After stepping outside their OEM roots, DUNU have shown strong presence in the Head-Fi community. Some of their models enjoyed great international success. Unfortunately, the brand was never well distributed in Europe. I feel bad...
Flavor of the Month: final A8000
The final A8000 are high-end reference earphones that use a single true beryllium driver in a complex acoustic chamber. As the Japanese company’s flagship, they promise to impress with impeccable clarity, speed and soundstage. Having succeeded in that, I award them my special flavor of...