Massdrop x Focal Elex Open-Back Headphones
The Massdrop x Focal Elex is an open-back over-ear dynamic driver headphone retailing for $700. It features Focal’s “M-shaped dome” driver assembly with a formerless voice coil, a design which […]
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 […]
Famous Letter Writer “Warhola”
Album link: Spotify, Bandcamp Band: Website, Instagram, Facebook Keys/Vocals/Guitar: M.I. DevineKeys/Vocals: Ru DevineElectric Guitar: Sonny SantosElectric Bass Guitar: Ari Folman-CohenDrums: Aynsley Powell Produced by Keith Zarriello of The ShiversRecorded & […]
Boys Climbing Ropes”All They Have To Say”
Released August 15, 2014 Bandcamp link Recorded and Produced by Manuel Nieto Mastered by Alex Saltz at APS Mastering, NYC Keys/Vocals: Little Punk Keys/Vocals/Guitar: Jordan Small Bass/Electronics: Morgan Short Drums: […]
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 […]