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Sennheiser HD 650 in 2025

Lately, I noticed the availability and pricing of the Sennheiser HD 650 became unstable. Prices are on the rise and I heard a rumour about what could be the cause. So to add this classic headphone to my collection (again), I ordered one very recently...
Kiwi Ears Introduction
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Quick Thoughts: Kiwi Ears Quintet

Welcome to my quick thoughts on the Kiwi Ears Quintet IEM. In this new category, I will share short impressions without covering all topics I‘d usually try to address in a full review. I received the Quintet on loan and already posted some impressions in...
DUNU Falcon Pro Review
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DUNU Falcon Pro

This DUNU Falcon Pro review was published on another audio blog that is now offline. I am reposting it here. Unfortunately, it seems like this IEM is now discontinued. Introduction DUNU Topsound is a well-respected Taiwanese manufacturer of IEM. The brand is deeply connected with...
HEDD Type 07 MK2
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HEDD Type 07 MK2 as Home Speakers

Full disclaimer first: I work for the smart people at HEDD Audio! I’m fairly new to the company so I have absolutely zero involvement in any of the company’s current products. Since I’m not an engineer, technician, or physicist, my feedback will also probably have...
Blog, References, Reviews, Softears

Flavor of the Month: Softears Turii

The Softears Turii is a high-end reference flagship IEM. Its unconventional design has the slogan “twist your ears” and is a showcase for the capabilities of a single dynamic driver. Fortunately, the complex construction delivers exceptionally revealing sound that adds a musical touch to linear...
Softears Gold Foil
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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...
DUNU Blanche strings
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Quick Impressions: SoundMAGIC HP1000

I share my quick impressions on the SoundMAGIC HP1000. The HP1000 are the company’s latest flagship reference headphones and are competitively priced at 269 USD excl. tax or the equivalent of 299 €. SoundMAGIC SoundMAGIC is the company of the audio engineer and sound designer...