Author: Alex Saltz
Campfire Audio Ara and Solaris 2020
Campfire Audio’s Ara ($1299) and Solaris 2020 ($1499) are premium universal fit earphones that exude quality and beauty. Both models are packaged in artistically fashioned cardboard fold-out boxes and include […]
Moondrop S8
Pro Audio Times would like to thank Moondrop for sending us this evaluation unit. At $700, Moondrop’s S8 in-ear-monitor features an 8 balanced armature driver array with a triple crossover […]
STAX SR-L500MK2 Electrostatic Earspeaker and SRM-D10 DAC/amplifier
In 1960, Stax introduced the SR-1, the world’s first electrostatic headphone. Today STAX continues on their electrostatic tradition with an array of headphones and drivers. Many audiophiles and professionals enjoy […]
Campfire Audio Solstice IEM
Campfire Audio’s Solstice custom-in-ear-monitor expands on the success of the Andromeda by using its 5-balanced armature driver configuration in a solid body design. Customized to each person’s ears (from impressions), […]
Moondrop in-ear-monitor roundup: KXXS, Starfield and Kanas Pro
This installment is a spotlight on Moondrop’s KXXS, Starfield and Kanas Pro earphones. All three models are well built, have good ergonomics, and offer a good value to cost ratio. […]
Emotiva TA-100 Stereo Integrated Amplifier/Preamp/DAC/Tuner
Providing fine build quality and performance at a $399 price point, the Emotiva TA-100 is a stereo integrated amplifier, preamp, phono stage, DAC, and tuner. While the TA-100 is not […]
Tansio Mirai TSMR-3 Pro
Headphones have been used by audio professionals for decades and these days, there are many high-resolution models that meet the demands of mixing and mastering. Some engineers go a step […]
Focal Listen Professional Headphones
Selling for $299, Focal Listen Professional is a closed-back, circumaural headphone that provides isolation, comfort, and durability with a tight, non-hyped sound signature. As with all headphones, the frequency response is not flat– […]
Your Podcast Recording Sounds Terrible: Part 2
Once you’ve stepped up the quality of your podcast audio with a higher quality microphone, you’ll need to know how to best use it. What follows is a short list […]
Cindy Wilson concert: Brooklyn Bazaar Dec. 7th 2016
Athens Georgia jewel of B-52s fame, Cindy Wilson’s new solo project takes to the road with full band and visuals. But don’t expect an incarnation of the B-52s; this is […]