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The Shredders be Happy with Skullcandy's Grind

Tyll Hertsens May 06, 2015 First Published: May 06, 2015 0 comments

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I do keep my ear out for Skullcandy headphones. Not because I think they're going to produce an amazing sounding headphonethough it's possiblebut because they sell a lot of headphones and I want to know if they're treating all those sk8ers right.

With the Grind, I think they sure 'nuf are.

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Katz's Corner: The Great Headphone Shootout - Part 3

Bob Katz Apr 23, 2015 First Published: Apr 23, 2015 0 comments

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I've spent $4000 on the Stax 007 Mk2 and a custom-built KGSS amp, which can drive them as loudly and cleanly as you like. These are the most transparent reproducers I own, revealing details that are masked even on my fabulous loudspeaker system. That's what electrostatic transducers can do for you. I've always felt they have excellent and solid bass. So it was quite a shock to discover and admit that the cans which I have preferred for over forty years may have a victor: .......

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Sanctuary with the Sennheiser Momentum Wireless M2 AEBT

Tyll Hertsens Apr 17, 2015 First Published: Apr 17, 2015 0 comments

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The audiophile in me was disappointed when I learned that Sennheiser's big reveal at CES this year would be some physical changes to, and wireless versions of, their Momentum and Urbanite lines. What hot blooded headphone enthusiast doesn't yearn for the next Sennheiser flagship? The pragmatist inside me understood the move perfectly, Sennheiser is invested in the two brands and is strengthening them for the long haul. Fair enough.

Let's have a look!

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The Very Well Balanced Noontec Zoro II HD

Tyll Hertsens Apr 14, 2015 First Published: Apr 14, 2015 0 comments

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In late 2011 I reviewed the Monster Beats Solo and found it simply horrible. Knowing there were a bunch of Chinese knock-offs, I set out to find one better than the original. I eventually stumbled onto and reviewed the Noontec Zoro. I found it much better. The subsequent Noontec Zoro HD was better yet. Fast forward to the middle of last year, and Beat releases their next generation headphones including the Solo2, which I loved.

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Katz's Corner: The Great Headphone Shootout Part 2

Tyll Hertsens Apr 07, 2015 First Published: Apr 07, 2015 0 comments

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The Headphone Slutz group meeting was fast approaching, and the demo cans would soon arrive from the Cable Company. I was excited! In a few weeks I would be able to hear and compare four of the world's best headphones, in my own room with the finest associated gear and music sources, and share that experience with seven friends.

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Katz's Corner: Episode One

Bob Katz Mar 25, 2015 First Published: Mar 25, 2015 0 comments

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Famed recordist and mastering engineer Bob Katz is a headphone enthusiast...who knew?

Bob recently offered to write a series of articles for InnerFidelity readers on his recent adventures with headphones. I just couldn't turn down an opportunity for a peak at our favorite head-worn audio device through his venerable ears.

Welcome, Bob!

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The Incisive Audio Technica ATH-MSR7

Tyll Hertsens Feb 28, 2015 First Published: Feb 28, 2015 0 comments

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Saw these at CES with their official "Hi-Res Audio" sticker. My mind's first thought? "Yeah right, like "Digital Ready" meant anything either."

Turns out the label is pretty darned accurate.

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The Striking Master & Dynamic MH40 Sealed Around-Ear Headphone

Tyll Hertsens Jan 30, 2015 First Published: Jan 30, 2015 0 comments

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Just imagine yourself knee-to-knee with the lead sax player in a 21 piece jazz orchestra.

The MH40 is sorta like that.

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A Sonic Stunner: The Koss SP330 On-Ear Headphone

Tyll Hertsens Dec 19, 2014 First Published: Dec 19, 2014 0 comments

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Something has to go really right, really soon, or Koss may go the way of Blockbuster, Kodak, or Sears. Change, get relevant, or die. At this point I think Koss really needs to focus on what they have always done well: Make good performing, low-cost headphones.

The good news is that with the new SP330, they've done just that.

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Bluetooth Headphone/Headset Survey Review

Tyll Hertsens Dec 06, 2014 First Published: Dec 06, 2014 0 comments

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Please don't consider this a comprehensive overview of the best wireless Bluetooth headphones out there...it isn't. Manufacturers and PR people keep offering to send BT headphones to me, I keep being interested in the category, but it wasn't until a had some significant experience with BT headphones that I began to feel like I could comment on the relative performance of BT headphones I had heard. Well, with a dozen or so on hand and mounting experience, and the shopping season upon us, I figured it was time to do something.