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REVIEW: Jabra Elite 85h - Pleasure for Business Introduction In the world of headphones, it is not often that business and pleasure share the reins. Having been in the hobby for many years, there was a clear distinction between gear I would use for musical enjoyment and that which I would use...

My take on this is that it's difficult to directly compare 2-channel (hifi), headphones and IEMs. Each offers a very different experience to another, and it's not a case of either or. For instance it's physically impossible to replicate the space of room sound created by speakers and a good...

Finally landed. My first Campfire IEM. Also my first CIEM. Will take some time to suss it out, but so far this is the closest to the high-end Audeze planar sound I've heard in an IEM. The bass in particular is insanely deep, and the stage is huge in all dimensions. Most impressive is resolution...

I'll be reviewing the CA Supermoon soon, curious to hear how well planar tech is being implemented into IEMs compared to full-size drivers. Should be fun. I'll post the review to a new thread here when it's done.

Forget the sushi, order direct from Amazon Japan, and you'll have them here in less than a week with more than R2.5K to spare over the local ripoff pricing.

You can buy them today off Amazon Japan for R6,600 shipped, and have them delivered to your door in less than a week by DHL. All VAT and duties included.

I generally find that if you want peace and quiet (for a conversation), you're not going to find it at restaurants or coffee shops. I much prefer coffee shops on my own with noise-cancelling IEMs.

The Jabra Elite 3 is an excellent set of IEMs at considerably less than these two. It may not have all the features and functions, but is probably the best budget IEM out there atm. I'd avoid no-name Chi-Fi products if at all possible and go with a trusted brand with local support. If you need...

PART TWO Sound impressions I tested the Jabras with a range of music, paired with an LG V60 smartphone and Apple MacBook Pro. To be honest, I wasn?t expecting miracles with either IEM, given their price points and limited connectivity options, but what I heard actually exceeded my...

[size=10pt]Full disclosure: I was sent samples of the Jabra Elite 4 Active and Elite 7 Pro by Circuit City Electronics, the official Jabra distributor in South Africa, in exchange for my honest opinion and review. While I won?t mention it as part of the review, I want to extend a special thanks...

It also doesn't have Bluetooth input, unlike the BTR-5 and GO blu, but R-2R is a gamechanger if you're into that sound, which the other two can't offer.

Cayin RU-6 Impressions I hope ron g doesn't mind me piggy-backing on his thread to post my own RU-6 impressions, but I figured a separate thread would be unnecessary duplication. Thanks to the guys at www.lumous-audio.co.za for the opportunity to demo. Unpacking the RU-6 For a $200 device...

And DO NOT listen to the other headphones, especially not the LCD-5.

Welcome to the rabbit hole. I'd say sorry for your wallet, but it seems you're keeping it on quite a tight leash already and not going overboard with your choices. The Senns are a great introduction to higher end head-fi and will serve you well for years to come. Just be warned this rabbit hole...

I meant the headphones, not the IEMs: https://www.takealot.com/sennheiser-momentum-wireless-m3-aebt-xl-black/PLID70784288

As a Sennheiser fan have you considered the Momentum Wireless 3? Great reviews, great ANC, great build quality, not exorbitantly priced.

Of all the flagship releases this season, this was the least expected and most welcomed. Looks like it's shaping up to be the best LCD yet. Certainly more appealing than Stealth given the reviews and impressions so far.

Good choice Wolla, look forward to your impressions (and cable compatibility), though I wouldn't want to be driving these from a phone, if that's what the Cipher cable is meant for...

I don't have the 560S with me, but my suggestion would be to try both if you can. I have my own preferences, but I don't want my preferences to cloud or influence your choices. Also dynamic drivers are quite different to planars, so it'll ultimately come down to what music your wifey listens to...

Introduction It?s been quite a while since I last listened to a planar magnetic headphone, so when the great guys at Lumous Audio suggested I take the new entry-level Hifiman HE400se planar for a spin, I jumped at the chance. My previous experience with Hifiman is admittedly brief. I?ve...