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The Legend Continues: The Audio Technica ATH-M50x

Tyll Hertsens Apr 25, 2014 First Published: Apr 25, 2014

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Like sand on a beach, the number of times the Audio Technica ATH-M50 has been recommended would be hard to count. This headphone has reached legendary status among headphone enthusiasts, and with this latest refresh its position in the pantheon of great headphones is assured.

Think the ATH M-50 is old news? Time to listen again!

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A Sum Greater Than Its Parts: The Outstanding Phiaton Chord MS 530 Bluetooth, Noise-Canceling Headphone/Headset

Tyll Hertsens Apr 19, 2014 First Published: Apr 19, 2014

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I've never heard a Bluetooth, noise canceling, headphone/headset that sounds good---or even the same---in all modes...until now. This is a really cool, jack-of-all-trades, general purpose headphone/headset!

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The Cool, Comfy, and Competent Shure SRH1540

Tyll Hertsens Apr 11, 2014 First Published: Apr 11, 2014

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It took me a little while to warm up to these headphones, but once I did, I found myself very happy coddled in their comfort and spacious sound.

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A Unique Bass Sensation: The Skullcandy Crusher

Tyll Hertsens Mar 25, 2014 First Published: Mar 25, 2014

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It may seem silly to us, but a headphone with a sub-woofer sounds like a stupendously good idea to a 20 year old. Nature abhors a vacuum...somebody had to do it.

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The AKG K812 Professional Reference Headphone

Tyll Hertsens Feb 25, 2014 First Published: Feb 25, 2014

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I like the K701 and variants; I like the K267 Tiesto; I like the K550 too; but no, I don't like the K812.

Woulda kept my mouth shut, but way too many people have asked me to chime in on these new headphones.

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Two in the Strike Zone: Focal Spirit Professional and Spirit Classic

Tyll Hertsens Feb 10, 2014 First Published: Feb 10, 2014

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Boy is it a good time to be in the market for a $300-$400 sealed headphone. Offerings like the Sennheiser Momentum, NAD VISO HP50, and B&W P7 provides consumers with some very good choices. Now you can add two more: The Focal Spirit Professional and The Focal Spirit Classic.

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The Accidentally Extraordinary 51st Studio Sealed Headphone

Tyll Hertsens Dec 19, 2013 First Published: Dec 19, 2013

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Accidentally Extraordinary, huh? That's a pretty tricky business plan. Not quite sure how you pull that off. I reckon "jumping into a new market, giving it all you've got, and doing a pretty good job of making a good looking and good sounding headphone" a more achievable goal.

Be hard to fit that on your business card, though.

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The Sumptuous and Sonorous Bowers & Wilkins P7

Tyll Hertsens Dec 12, 2013 First Published: Dec 12, 2013

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Of course they're gorgeous looking, B&W just doesn't make stuff that's not drop-dead sexy. The big surprise here is how good they sound...how damned good they sound in some ways!

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A Traveler's Sanctuary: The Bose Quiet Comfort 20 Noise Canceling Earphone

Tyll Hertsens Nov 26, 2013 First Published: Nov 26, 2013

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Damn! I almost fell over the first time I switched them on...the quiet was physically stunning. I spent my last two flights with the Bose Quiet Comfort 20 in my ears...the sense of having my own space and refuge was extraordinary. Go ahead and yell it at the top of your lungs, I'm sure I'll barely hear...

SANCTUARY!!!

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A Headset for Everyone: The Sennheiser Momentum On-Ear

Tyll Hertsens Nov 18, 2013 First Published: Nov 18, 2013

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Sure...there's a few trade-offs here and there, but I have a hard time imagining an on-ear portable headset can get much better than this!