Brian Watkins

Airpods Max vs “Audiophile” Headphones – Do They Stand Up?

Brian Watkins — Tue, 13 Apr 2021 15:03:30 +0000

Some have called the Airpods Max another overpriced Apple gadget. Others have called them a masterpiece. As a headphone enthusiast I was excited to try them, particularly to suit my growing need for mobile listening. Their wide mesh headband, metallic piston arms, and polished aluminum earcups are an interesting blend of visual concepts. At first […]

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Naenka Lite Pro Hands On Review – TWS Bluetooth Earbuds

Brian Watkins — Wed, 07 Apr 2021 18:16:17 +0000

I’ve recently gotten far more active as far as daily walking and running goes, so having a good set of wireless earbuds is a need I hadn’t considered in years. As an owner of version 2 of the Airpods, I was interested to experiment with some alternatives when the opportunity presented itself. At half the […]

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iPhone EQ Apps That Present As Free, But Aren’t

Brian Watkins — Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:30:30 +0000

Having recently made the switch to an iPhone myself I was looking for EQ options that would bring my headphone experience at least a little closer to the LV V50’s output (which admittedly is a big difference). Sadly, the built-in EQ in Settings->Music->EQ only seems to affect music played through Apple Music. If you use […]

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Dekoni Elite Hybrid Earpads on the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 [Review]

Brian Watkins — Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:57:20 +0000

Recently I reviewed the Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro headphones. I quickly fell in love with the detail and the way the headphones brought vocals and other instruments to life, but like many others found the highs around 8KHz to be a bit harsh. That and, while I wouldn’t say the DT 1990’s bass is weak, […]

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Ellen The Cartographer Opinions – Fallout 4 Companion Mods

Brian Watkins — Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:09:13 +0000

This is actually a mod I tried years ago and for whatever reason didn’t review at the time. But as a suggestion from a commenter and simply as something that makes sense with how many Fallout mod reviews I’ve already done, let’s dive into this companion mod. Ellen the Cartographer is voiced by PotasticPanda, which […]

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Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro [Review] – A Flagship Audiophile Headphone

Brian Watkins — Sun, 24 Jan 2021 17:32:00 +0000

To say this is the clearest and most resolving midrange headphone I’ve heard would be true, but would perhaps lead you to think the bass and treble aren’t anything to write home about. The DT 1990s carry the entire range well, while being a bit bright. After using a series of headphones that were all […]

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Beyerdynamic DT 770 Review and Opinions

Brian Watkins — Sat, 02 Jan 2021 03:47:00 +0000

Before trying these headphones my only experience with Beyerdynamic was recalling seeing “Darth Beyers” in various audio forums years ago. I knew that was a modification and not a stock pair of headphones, but very little beyond that. After being used to how the V Moda M100s sounded, as well as my 11-year-old Denon AH-D5000s, […]

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What The Ultimax UM15-22 Taught Me About Subwoofers

Brian Watkins — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:25:38 +0000

I’ve been into audio gear since I was a kid. My first “real” system was a Kenwood receiver and a pair of floorstanding Technics 3-way speakers with 15 inch woofers. (Ah, the memories of cranking them up and trying to hear them at the street.) Then I had a pair of DCMs, and then tried […]

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