Stealthsonics C9 – where rocket science meets rock and roll

Rating Website: https://stealthsonics.com/ Price: from $1499 upwards, depending on custom build options Introduction I first came across Stealth Sonics back in Canjam 2018, encountering their very enthusiastic rep at the time Dindae, who made sure I heard all the various models they had to offer before I left that weekend. Suffice to say, what I heard... Continue Reading →

September 3, 2019 0

Zeus-XR and Effect Audio Leonidas – unboxing

Here are some unboxing shots from my most recent acquisition: a set of custom Empire Ears Zeus-XR, and an Effect Audio Leonidas upgrade cable to go along with it. Both of these excellent items were won as part of a giveaway by @Jack Vang and the team at Empire Ears over on the Head-Fi forums,... Continue Reading →

June 20, 2017 0

Effect Audio Ares II+: Smooth shimmering heavy metal value

Pros: Beautiful, a bit more airy and detailed than stock cable, smoothed some sharper treble on Kaiser Encore, perfect size pins, precise tight bass with good impact, bigger stage than stock Cons: chunky, a bit heavy on the ear, paint wears off easily, 2-pin connector shell is glued List Price: $219.90 Acknowledgment I received the... Continue Reading →