In 2009, Audeze released an almost instant classic with the LCD-2, birthing, alongside fellow manufacturer Hifiman, a new Renaissance for planar magnetic headphones. Since then, the number after the LCD has steadily ticked up, along with increases in price and performance, with the release of the LCD-3 and LCD-4. Last year, Audeze finally decided to go the other direction, releasing the previously absent LCD-1. IN the BOX headphones 3.5mm-terminated single-ended...

Introducing the Final Audio A8000 Final Audio struggles with the alphabet. Their A series is arriving at last, following the F, E, B, and D series of headphones. Better late than never, I guess. The A8000 is the first of the line. It sits at a $1999 price point, which gains it access to the TOTL competition.  Final is a gracefully minimalist company when it comes to their general design. This...

The SW-TW401 are Strauss & Wagner’s entrance into the true wireless battle royale. They go for a pretty interesting price of 59.95, where we don’t see a lot of competition. I’ve got them here with me today, and I’m eager to give 'em a shot. Let’s see how these wireless buds measure up. Unboxing The packaging is plain and its contents are simple. The buds come in their pill shaped...

Everybody wants somes true wireless noise cancelling headphones these days. And being located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, we at Audio46 get plenty of customers looking to block out some noise from their daily commute.  Sony, Bose and Sennheiser each make quality active noise cancelling, true wireless headphones between the $300-$400 mark. Today we'll be taking an in depth look at the PXC 550-II from Sennheiser, priced at $349.95.  Sennheiser PXC...