RSSAudiophile Headphone and In-ear Monitor Reviews
In a world where seemingly everyone owns something Apple including an iPhone, iPod, iPad and beyond – getting great sound out of your music and movies takes more than popping in your ear buds. In fact – do yourself a favor and throw them in the trash. On this resource page, find a comprehensive listing of the best in audiophile grade headphones, in-ear monitors, headphone amps and much more. Whether you need some headphones to take with you on the airplane or for late-night listening or headphones for pure audiophile listening – you’ve got choices. Read all of the reviews you like from brands like Grado, Stax, Bowers & Wilkins, B&O, Monster Cable and many others.
Sennheiser HD 428 Over the Ear Headphones Reviewed
While Sennheiser has a long and well-earned pedigree, which the HD 428 over the ear headphones are now part of. However, given the performance and price point, the HD 428 will be facing some stiff competition.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Klipsch Image ONE On-Ear Stereo Headphones Reviewed
The Klipsch Image ONE headphones is an over the ear design. While the Klipsch performs admirably, there are several drawbacks that may keep it from being the headphones you walk away with.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Monster Beats by Dr. Dre Beats Pro Headphones Reviewed
Monster continues the company's Beats by Dre line of headphones with the Beats Pro headphones. These headphones make some important and impressive improvements on their predecessors.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Bowers & Wilkins C5 In-Ear Headphones Reviewed
Bowers & Wilkins have made an in-ear headphone in the C5, with the hopes that it would live up to the performance of the P5 headphones made by the company. Andrew Robinson takes a listen to see if they do.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sony MDR-EX 1000 In-Ear Headphones Reviewed
Steven Stone has a fair amount of experience with headphones, and for many reasons, he is a bit picky. So it is worth noting that he was impressed with the functionality he discovered while reviewing the Sony MDR-EX 1000 in-ear headphones.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Home Theater Review's 2010 Best of Home Theater Awards
The Editors of Home Theater Review have extensively searched, reviewed, and now chosen the best of the best home theater and audio gear, HDTVs and beyond. Click through for the winners in each category from the likes of Vizio, Samsung, Sharp and many others.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sennheiser HD 205-II Rotatable Ear Cup DJ Headphones Reviewed
These headsets are noise shielding but not noise cancelling but they represent a good value for those looking to upgrade over generic ear buds that come with most iPods without spending a lot of money. They are durable and can also be worn without putting them over your head so your hair can remain neat and sylish... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Bowers & Wilkins P5 Mobile Hi-Fi Headphones Reviewed
In his review, Andrew Robinson called these headphones "arguably the best looking of the bunch" and "a wholly stylish combination" and that's just their appearance. When it came to sound, they were simply described as "brilliant." They can also be worn for a longer period of time than most of the competitions products...... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Monster Cable Beats by Dr. Dre Studio Headphones Reviewed
Monster provides these isolating headphones that have a "Push to Listen" button which is a risky way to listen to headphones but people still like them. With bass and dynamics to spare - the Beats by Dre headphones have become more of a hip-hop status symbol than an audio statement.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Home Theater Review 2009 Best of Awards
Home Theater Review Editors have searched high and low, near and far, for the best products of 2009, from HDTVs to receivers, speakers to Blu-ray players, and more. Check to read the best in LED and LCD HDTV reviews here on HomeTheaterReview.com.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Ultimate Ears UE11pro In-ear Headphones
There's a reason rock stars use these speakers and now you can discover why... This three-way speaker system actually fits right in your ear. Our review called these headphones "the most neutral, accurate in-ear monitor you can buy" and added "the flavor of these speakers is distinctly professional audio meaning they sound dry"... ... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Etymotic Research ER-4 In-ear Headphones Reviewed
These in-ear headphones are a dream come true: they provide audiophile quality studio monitors that fit in your ear and are designed not to cause hearing damage. They are lightweight and portable. They are also custom fitted to your ears which takes time but is well worth the wait for a perfect fit...... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sony MDR-RF970RK Wireless Headphones Reviewed
Because they are wireless, these Sony headphones give you freedom to roam up to about 150 feet from your audio source without being tethered to it. The system can operate on three frequencies and when you put the headphones back in the cradle of the base, they begin to automatically recharge...... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sony MDR-XB500 Headphones Reviewed
The MDR-XB500 is the mid-range entry in Sony's trio of "extra bass" headphones which are designed to kick out serious low-end response while still providing excellent performance throughout the rest of the frequency range. They style is hip-hop and aimed at younger consumers. They are "extremely comfortable"...... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Grado SR80i Dynamic Headphones Reviewed
Grado is a company well known to audiophiles and products like this one show why. The sound quality is "worth the price tag ($99) and then some" and the sound is "smooth and neutral without the exaggerated bass and treble that some lesser designs are plagued by"...... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Bang & Olufsen Form 2 Headphones Reviewed
This always reliable company produces headphones that "sound wonderful" and possess "incredible dynamic prowess, high-frequency detail and surprising true bass response." In addition, the "high-frequency response is light, airy and natural" while midrange is a strength and "warm, rich and very non-headphone sounding"... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Audio-Technica ATH-PRO5VA Closed-Back Dynamic Headphones
Because of the comparatively large 40mm drivers, the sound quality on these headphones is "rich and dynamic" and "like all good headphones, they sound spacious and dimensional, delivering an immense listening experience in the true sense of the word"...... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Grado RS-1 Reference Series Headphones
Our reviewer was "bowled over by the sheer clarity" of these headphones and described them as "an utterly naked, translucent, uncolored sound." He added that the "bass extension and control set new standards for open-backed dynamic headphones"...... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sennheiser Lucas Headphones
These headphones are unique because they "create a sense of surround sound through a pair of standard stereo headphones." The audiophile will be happy with the 23 buttons on this item which seems intimidating at first, but is all clearly and concisely explained in the manual... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Grado SR40 Headphones Reviewed
These headphones are the least expensive of the Grado line and beware: our reviewer said that even half-volume "is enough to make your teeth rattle" and is "a rock'n'rolling party animal designed to ensure that hearing damage is within your grasp if you so choose." They also worked well with many different types of machines... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Stax SR-001 Mk 2 Headphones Reviewed
Stax has a reputation for making products to suit the discerning audiophile. These are no exception. Described by our reviewer as "the best value high-end headphone in the universe," the Mk2 is "more appealing in overall naturalness" then it's highly regarded predecessor, the Mk1...... Click Here To Read The Full Review
STAX 4070 Headphone Reviewed
Stax is known for its superb sound quality and this is their first model that features a sealed system. "The gains are more controlled, [there is] extended bass and a discernibly greater degree of isolation" according to our reviewer. The downside is "slightly less openness and less comfort" than past Stax headphones...... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sennheiser PX 100 Headphones Reviewed
Sennheiser's reputation tends to proceed them, and with good reason. The PX 100 headphones are cleverly designed and well-built and would make any audiophile on the go happy.... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sennheiser Noiseguard PXC250 Headphones
This is a less expensive audiophilically-acceptable product for use on the move. Our reviewer described the sound as "nothing short of superb, with plenty of bass, a fine relatively out-of-head spatial effect and absolute freedom from treble nasties." For portable users, these headphones "will make your day by enhancing your listening pleasure."... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Headroom Total Bithead Headphone Amp Reviewed
While Headroom's model has all the features typical headphones have, this amp also has the ability to run off USB ports meaning it can operate off of PCs, notebooks, laptops and MP3 players. The Bithead also features a switchable audio image processor for enhanced performance...... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Grace M902 Headphone Amp Reviewed
Our reviewer said Grace's headphone amplifier is "so clear and uncolored that I can't recall headphone monitoring that was truly so naked and revealing." The sound "even retained its openness" when playing mono recordings. If you use headphones a lot, this amp is certainly an asset...... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Audion Lo Sfizio Headphone Amp Reviewed
The Italian made Lo Sfizio is "so cute--in a pug-nosed dog way--that you can't argue with its whimsical qualities" according to reviewer Ken Kessler. He added that the sound quality was "musical and sweet." But the best quality of the Lo Sfizio: "this amplifier caresses the human voice... Click Here To Read The Full Review
STAX SRS-2050 II Basic Headphones
Stax gets high ratings from our reviewer who noted, "If you've tasted the Stax sound and it pushes your buttons, then nothing else will do." While this is a "budget" model for Stax, "they did it by retaining the most important sonic qualities, especially openness and speed, at the cost of minor refinement."... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Stax SR-Ω (Omega) Headphones Reviewed
The round shape of the SR-Omega "offers a more comfortable fit and better encircling of the ear." Stax's sound is "about as naked as it gets" and places "as little between you and the music as possible." The SR-Omega was comfortable and our reviewer described it as "beyond doubt the very best of its type"...... Click Here To Read The Full Review
Sony MDR-R10 Headphones Reviewed
Our reviewer was so impressed by the Sony MDR-R10 that he said they "make other limited items, gold-plated or otherwise, seem almost mundane." Sony spared no detail to make every aspect of this product special. It features lambskin pads and pure silk insulation and a linen-bound manual. Overall, "the MDR-10 is an absolutely sensational product"... Click Here To Read The Full Review
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