Ikko Gems OH1S Review: Earbud Audio Jewelry

Premium earbuds that feel fresh. The Ikko gems bring a hybrid dual driver design, but the tuning is lighter than I was expecting. They look good. They sound good. And I LOVE the way the Ikko accessorizes their products. Let’s take a listen!

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Audeze CRBN: $4500 Headphones! Electrostatic Technology Built for UCLA!

Audeze’s FIRST Electrostatic Headphones!

These kinda blew my mind.

The CRBN are PREMIUM tier headphones, but beyond just “sounding gooder”, they come from a real medical grade need. The story of how they were built, in cooperation with UCLA, is kind of incredible.

I was excited to take a listen, and here are my thoughts!

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Audeze Mobius and Spatial Audio in 2021: I got it wrong two years ago…

Audeze Mobius REVISITED!

I spent a VERY little time with the Audeze Mobius while producing some content for Newegg. Now, with Spatial audio becoming more popular, it’s a good time to look back. Does this premium experiment hold up today? Is 3D Audio a practical feature or a fad? In a world of Airpods Max, can this headset be worth it?

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Pixel Buds A-Series: Your Best Buds?

Not a review, but sharing some thoughts on using the Pixel Buds A-Series for about a week. Refining is the name of the game, and while the A-Series might not have all the same features as the 2020 Pixel Buds, they might perform better for a lot of folks out there. Continue reading “Pixel Buds A-Series: Your Best Buds?”

EarFun Free 2 Review: $50 True Wireless FTW!

Earfun Free 2 Review!

Inexpensive and feature complete! It’s nice to see THIS much tech in a pair of true wireless earbuds that are also easy on the wallet! How do they stack up for sound quality?

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Ultrasone Performance 880 Headphones: Sweet and Mellow

Performance 880 review!

The fun thing about premium audio, it’s less about “quality”, and more about crafting a specific sound. When you start figuring out what kind of tone or tuning you really like. Ultrasone delivers a specific vibe on the Performance 880, and it’s kind of delicious… Continue reading “Ultrasone Performance 880 Headphones: Sweet and Mellow”

1More ComfoBuds Review: Comfy Communicator Earbuds!

1More has a solid reputation for consumer audio gear. I really enjoy their options for multi-driver and noise cancelling ear buds. Turning their sights on a more cost friendly option, the ComfoBuds are a familiar solution for easy fit and communicator functions.

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EarFun Free Pro True Wireless: SO MUCH Bang for SO LITTLE Buck!

When we talk about cool audio tech falling to lower prices, it’s exciting when we see such a significant jump. EarFun is packing on ALL the bells and whistles like ANC, sweat resistance, and wireless charging, AND arriving WELL BELOW $100.

They’re not perfect, but this is EXCITING competition for consumer buds! Continue reading “EarFun Free Pro True Wireless: SO MUCH Bang for SO LITTLE Buck!”