NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this episode of Head-Fi TV, we get a first look at the new Schiit Audio Jotunheim, which Schiit is calling a configurable balanced headphone amp and preamp--or even a "configurable desktop center"--but that most of us will probably end up calling something else. Products mentioned and/or shown in the video: Schiit Audio Jotunheim configurable balanced headphone amp and preamp Schiit Audio Fulla portable USB D...
Aug 29, 2016•12 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. More than ten years ago, Val Kolton called me to introduce himself and his company V-MODA--they've come a long way since then. Roland of Japan took notice, and decided to join forces with V-MODA, which is being officially announced today. We had a chance to talk to Val Kolton (CEO of V-MODA) in New York City (just before he headed out to Japan for the announcement), and he told us about how this deal came to be,...
Aug 08, 2016•12 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. Produced by Joseph Cwik and Jude Mansilla In this episode of Head-Fi TV, we take a look at the latest collaboration between Capitol Records and Ultimate Ears. It is the next evolution of Ultimate Ears' Reference Monitor, the new Ultimate Ears Reference Remastered custom-fit in-ear monitor. Products mentioned in the video: Ultimate Ears Reference Monitor custom-fit in-ear monitor Ultimate Ears Reference Remastere...
Mar 09, 2016•7 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. Produced by Joseph Cwik and Jude Mansilla In this episode of Head-Fi TV , we take a look at the JH Audio and Astell&Kern's Siren Series Full Metal Jacket line, and the newest member of the family, the JH Audio and Astell&Kern's Siren Series Full Metal Jacket Rosie. Products mentioned in the video: JH Audio & Astell&Kern Siren Series Full Metal Jacket Angie universal-fit in-ear monitor JH Audio &a...
Dec 21, 2015•7 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this episode of Head-Fi TV , Alex Brinkman from Ayre Acoustics visits Head-Fi HQ to talk about the Ayre Acoustics Codex, their new desktop balanced DAC/amp/digital preamp. Ayre Acoustics is the company behind the outstanding Ayre QB9 DSD DAC, and is also behind the engineering of the Pono Player. The Codex is Ayre's their first foray into our world of premium personal audio under the Ayre Acoustics flag. Prod...
Dec 15, 2015•10 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. Massdrop has collaborated on some cool audio products, like the AKG x Massdrop K7XX and the Grace Design x Massdrop m9XX. In this episode of Head-Fi TV, we take a first look at their latest collaboration: The Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 headphone. Products mentioned in the video: Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00 semi-closed around-the-ear headphone Fostex TH-900 semi-closed around-the-ear headphone Fostex TH-600 semi-close...
Nov 25, 2015•9 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this episode of Head-Fi TV, we take a first look at Sennheiser's successor to the legendary Orpheus: The new Sennheiser HE1060/HEV1060. Be sure to watch to hear my first impressions of this new system, and learn why Sennheiser calls this system the "Monument To Sound." Products mentioned in the video: Sennheiser HE1060 Electrostatic Headphone Sennheiser HEV1060 Tube Amplifier and DAC Sennheiser HE90 Electrost...
Nov 04, 2015•19 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In the latest episode of Head-Fi TV, we travel to Rome with Jude and his travel companion V-MODA CEO and Founder, Val Kolton, for the announcement of V-MODA's latest headphone, the V-MODA Crossfade Wireless -- V-MODA's first Bluetooth headphone. Be sure to watch this episode and learn all of the details about the newest addition to V-MODA's Crossfade lineup. Products mentioned in the video: V-MODA Crossfade Wire...
Sep 01, 2015•10 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this episode of Head-Fi TV, we take a look at the process of creating custom in-ear monitors, and UE's new way of crafting them. Be sure to watch this episode to see the technological advancements, and how the new processes have helped UE improve the customer experience and custom monitors. Products mentioned in the video: Ultimate Ears Custom In-Ear Reference Monitors custom in-ear montors Sennheiser IE 800 ...
Sep 15, 2014•9 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In a Head-Fi TV exclusive, we introduce the first headphone from Blue Microphones -- the exciting, new Mo-Fi! Products mentioned in the video: Blue Microphones Mo-Fi headphone HiFiMAN HE-560 over-ear headphone V-MODA XS on-ear headphone Blue Microphones Nessie microphone Blue Microphones Yeti microphone Blue Microphones Blueberry microphone Blue Microphones Kiwi microphone Mo-Fi Headphones by Blue Microphones - ...
Aug 26, 2014•15 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this episode of Head-Fi TV, we talk about the Prime -- a DAC and headphone amplifier combination from the legendary English audio company, Meridian. We also talk about headphones that work well with the Prime, as well as the optional (or not) Prime Power Supply. Stay tuned! Products mentioned in the video: Meridian Prime DAC/headphone amplifier Meridian Explorer portable DAC/headphone amplifier Meridian Prime...
Jun 02, 2014•12 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this episode of Head-Fi TV, we take a look at (and some listens to) Dr. Chesky’s Ultimate Headphone Demonstration Disc , which is a new, all-binaural music and test album, with 59 tracks of music and tests from Chesky Records and HDtracks.com. Make sure you’ve got good headphones on when you watch it! When you order Dr. Chesky's Ultimate Headphone Demonstration Disc , use the Head-Fi-exclusive 20% discount co...
May 01, 2014•12 min
A number of exhibitors from CanJam at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest tell us a bit about some of the items they brought to the show. In this episode, we feature JDS Labs, PerfectSound, and Musica Acoustics.
May 01, 2014•8 min
A number of exhibitors from CanJam at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest tell us a bit about some of the items they brought to the show. In this episode, we feature Todd the Vinyl Junkie, Meridian, Ray Samuels Audio, Sony, and Auralic.
May 01, 2014•12 min
In this episode of Head-Fi TV, Jude talks with V-MODA's Val Kolton at Head-Fi HQ about the newest product from V-MODA, the XS on-ear headphone. Check out our early look at this headphone, and learn the all the details about the new XS from V-MODA.
Apr 07, 2014•15 min
We caught up to David Chesky of HDTracks and Chesky Records at CES 2014, and he talked about an album in the works for Head-Fi'ers--the HDTracks Ultimate Headphone Demonstration Album. Check out this episode and find out all about this upcoming album!
Apr 07, 2014•2 min
In this episode of Head-Fi TV, we catch up with CEntrance's Michael Goodman at T.H.E. Show in Las Vegas, to talk about a brand new product called the "Mini-M8"--the newest product in CEntrance's HiFi-M8 line.
Apr 07, 2014•3 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this episode of Head-Fi TV, we interview Co-CEO of Sennheiser, Daniel Sennheiser, about the company, its products, and its future. Products mentioned in the video: Sennheiser HD 800 over-ear headphone Sennheiser RS 220 wireless headphone Sennheiser MOMENTUM over-ear headphone Sennheiser MOMENTUM On-Ear on-ear headphone Sennheiser HDVA 600 desktop headphone amplifier Sennheiser HDVD 800 desktop headphone ampli...
Mar 19, 2014•9 min
A number of exhibitors from CanJam at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest tell us a bit about some of the items they brought to the show. In this episode, we feature Aurisonics, Final Audio Design, TEAC/TASCAM, Cardas Audio, and Woo Audio.
Mar 19, 2014•9 min
A number of exhibitors from CanJam at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest tell us a bit about some of the items they brought to the show. In this episode, we feature Audeze, Schiit Audio, Fostex, and HiFiMAN.
Mar 19, 2014•10 min
A number of exhibitors from CanJam at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest tell us a bit about some of the items they brought to the show. In this episode, we feature ADL by Furutech, Cavalli Audio, Astell&Kern, ALO Audio, and Jaben.
Feb 10, 2014•8 min
A number of exhibitors from CanJam at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest tell us a bit about some of the items they brought to the show. In this episode, we feature Ultimate Ears, Westone, RHA, Philips, and HeadAmp.
Feb 04, 2014•8 min
A number of exhibitors from CanJam at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest tell us a bit about some of the items they brought to the show. In this episode, we feature Jerry Harvey Audio, Koss, MrSpeakers, Sennheiser, and V-MODA.
Feb 03, 2014•11 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this Head-Fi TV News Flash, we take a brief first look at the new Focal Spirit Classic, Focal's new flagship headphone being launched at CEDIA today (September 26, 2013). Products mentioned in the video: Focal Spirit Classic closed, over-ear headphone Focal Spirit One closed, over-ear headphone Focal Spirit Professional closed, over-ear headphone Focal Spirit Classic - Head-Fi TV News Flash produced by Joseph...
Sep 26, 2013•9 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this Head-Fi TV News Flash, we have the first look at the latest product from Cypher Labs: the Theorem 720 DAC, a 24-bit/192khz USB/iDevice/Android DAC & Amp. For more information on Android devices and playback of high resolution files, click here to read more information about it on Cypher Labs' blog. For more information on playback of high resolution files in iOS, click here to read more information a...
Sep 10, 2013•14 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. At the recent Summer 2013 Los Angeles Head-Fi Meet, Dan Clark from MrSpeakers pulled me aside to share a secret... ...and that secret was the world's first production 3D-printed headphones. It was MrSpeakers' upcoming flagship planar magnetic headphone, and, after a furtively arranged listening session, I placed an order on the spot. That top secret headphone was the MrSpeakers Alpha Dog--again, the world's firs...
Aug 09, 2013•13 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this episode of Head-Fi TV, Jude features some of the products which are in the sumer 2013 update to the Head-Fi Buying Guide, such as the Sennheiser HDVD 800 DAC/amplifier, the Abyss Headphones AB-1266, and the Astell&Kern AK120 digital media player, amongst others. Products mentioned in the video: Sennheiser HDVA 600 desktop headphone amplifier Sennheiser HDVD 800 desktop headphone amplifier and DAC Sen...
Aug 03, 2013•14 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this news flash episode of Head-Fi TV, Jude gives his first impressions of the new Shure flagship universal in-ear monitor, the SE846. Products mentioned in the video: Shure SE846 universal-fit in-ear monitor Shure SE846 Announced! - Head-Fi TV News Flash produced by Joseph Cwik and Jude Mansilla We will occasionally post Q&A episodes of Head-Fi TV. If you want to submit any questions (or comments), you c...
Jun 24, 2013•7 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this episode we talk with Jack Wu of Woo Audio about his new WA7 tube amplifier. Products mentioned in the video: Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies portable tube headphone amplifier Woo Audio: WA7 Fireflies - Head-Fi TV produced by Joseph Cwik and Jude Mansilla We will occasionally post Q&A episodes of Head-Fi TV. If you want to submit any questions (or comments), you can do so via email to tv@head-fi.org ....
Jun 11, 2013•3 min
NOTE: If you can't see the embedded video above, please CLICK HERE to see the video. In this episode of Head-Fi TV, Jude talks with Sennheiser's Project Manager High End, Axel Grell, about the Sennheiser Orpheus, IE 800, and the HDVA 600 and HDVD 800 headphone amplifiers. Products mentioned in the video: Sennheiser Orpheus HE90 electrostatic headphone and HEV90 tube amplifier Sennheiser IE 800 in-ear monitor earphone Sennheiser HDVA 600 desktop analog headphone amplifier Sennheiser HDVD 800 bala...
Jun 05, 2013•13 min
