The March-edition of the Earsonics S-EM6 is red, but despite its eponym, its sound is anything but evil. THL rate the regular version quite highly; it might better be dubbed angelic.
Thanks for the tip, THL.
Cymbacavum: Prototype Sony XBA-H3
Take a look at what Cymbacavum uncovered at Sony's website.
Headfi: Barra's Fiio X5 review
Headfier Barra has published the most comprehensive English review of the Fiio X5 on the net. If you are in the market for a high-performance DAP but can't quite shell out for the AK120 or top-flight HiFimans, the X5 looks to be a good choice. There are conflicting reports on usability, but the majority of portable audiophiles do not invest in an audiophile player for its polish or ease of navigation.
Read the entire X5 review here.
Super Sale: Monster Turbine earphones
I dug these way back in the TMA day back when they cost 200$ and up. They are still great earphones. Today they are 60% off, or 69,95$. Get 'em at Monsterproducts.com.
Headfonia reviews the DACCORD & CORDA Classic
Meier Audio's DACCORD & CORDA Classic reviewed at Headfonia.
“If you’re looking for a setup with an incredible sound stage and a smooth musical and very dynamic sound this isn’t the setup for you. If you’re a fan of neutral sounding units however, where you don’t want your amp/dac to influence the sound and you really want to hear what your headphones sound like, you certainly need to have a listen to the Meier Gear. This is a combo for those who want a clear, neutral, detailed and original/correct presentation of their music. In this price range there is a lot of competition but you should definitely put these Meier units on your shortlist if you’re looking for the above mentioned characteristics.”
Astell&Kern AK240 on pre-sale in Canada & USA
While this DAP does go for a precious 2.500,00$ USD, there are those that will consider this DAP a very precious addition to their lineup.
The Headphone List: Earsonics S-EM6 review
The Headphone List continued to prove their dominance in the independent headphone review web re: the coverage of earphones and headphones with their detailed coverage of the Earsonics S-EM6.
Their conclusion is a little weak, but when you're in the business of reviewing, you can't play favourites.
“If you like a focus on the midrange and want to get lost in your music, the S-EM6 can help you accomplish that.”
Youtube: Amos Barnett reviews the Pico Slim
Great video review from Amos Barnett on one of the portable world's most well-engineered headphone amps. Pico Slim retails for 399$ USD.
SpinFit earphone ear pieces
Ridiculous as it may sound, these were the highlight for me at Fujiya's October Headphone Festival. Why? I choose most ear pieces for comfort and for isolation. And I'm always listening to earphones whilst out and about.
My current favourite ear pieces are from the ortofon eQ5. But where the exit aperture of ortofon pieces distends and compresses when in the ear, SpinFit pieces keep their shape. Sound quality is better preserved and comfort is excellent.
These pieces are incredible. Unfortunately, their medium-sized ear pieces are quite small and large sized pieces - which I've been waiting for since October - are still not on market. M-sized pieces work just fine for most shallow insertion earphones with small bodies. But large-sized earphones and M-sized SpinFits are not a good fit. For instance, the ortofon eQ5 isn't the best match.
Keep an eye on Ocharaku's SpinFit page for the latest on L stock.
Headfonia: Dita Audio The Answer review
I have the great pleasure of joining the writing staff at Headfonia, a website that I secretly detested when I was at TouchMyApps. Why? Because they were better than we were. Much better. But still I fought on in the plucky TMA way. Today, I'm a photographer by trade and a drunk writer by love. Headfonia shoots reviews like no one else and commands one of the coolest readerships out there.
I hope to be able to add content worthy of the Headfonia readership and brand.
My first drunken review is of the excellent Dita Audio The Answer, an earphone whose sound has captured my ardent love and admiration.
You can read the entire review here.