Canjam London 2025 show impressions – everything else

Introduction After posting about my stars of the Canjam show (see previous post [here]), here are the impressions from all the other gear I managed to listen to at this year's show. Please note that even though this stuff didn't make my "top 4", most of it was equally as impressive - this was a... Continue Reading →

July 31, 2025 0

Canjam London 2024 show impressions

Introduction Living in the relative audio desert that is the United Kingdom (for over and in ear gear, anyway), my favourite time of the audio year is always July. The sun finally comes out, the rain stops for a few days and Canjam London rolls into town. I think this is my fifth or sixth... Continue Reading →

July 21, 2024 0

Soundz Custom Flame – combustible excellence

Acknowledgement I came across the Soundz Custom brand for the first time at Canjam London, spending a very pleasant few sessions on their table over the course of the Sunday I was there. I listened to their 6, 7, 8 and 10 driver models, and was so impressed by the Flame that I ended up... Continue Reading →

August 28, 2023 0

Canjam London – 20th August 2023

Introduction It’s that time of year again for British headphone and earphone enthusiasts - a rare chance to get together in one large room and listen to all the audio goodies that you either a. can’t audition here because of our strict hygiene regulations or b. just can’t find on sale due to the UK... Continue Reading →

August 20, 2023 0

Spirit Torino Mistral Pro – the wooden wonder

Intro and acknowledgement I heard and purchased the Mistral Pro at Canjam London 2022 at a discounted price, direct from the Spirit Torino representatives there. No input was sought or received as to the content of this review - all opinions (however misguided) are my own. My thanks go to the team at Spirit Torino,... Continue Reading →

January 22, 2023 0

Spirit Torino Mistral Pro – the wooden wonder

January 22, 2023 0

Spirit Torino Mistral Pro – the wooden wonder

January 22, 2023 0

Canjam London 2022 impressions – part 1 (Audeze, Campfire Audio, JOMO Audio)

This is my fourth trip to Canjam London, which given the lack of availability of audiophile in ears and headphones across most of the United Kingdom outside of a handful of specialist dealers, makes it my fourth trip to Willy Wonka’s audio factory. There is no doubt that Canjam London holds a special place in... Continue Reading →

August 12, 2022 0

Unique Melody MEST Mk II – the bone conductor’s revenge

Acknowledgement I purchased the MEST Mk 2 from Andrew at MusicTeck USA at full retail price (RRP was $1499 at time of purchase), with the intention of reviewing them. No input has been sought or received from MusicTeck or Unique Melody with regards to the content of this review - the opinions expressed below (however... Continue Reading →