Phil's Superpower of Enthusiasm
A place to write about things I enjoy, for my own edification. Headphones, audio gear, albums, whiskey, wine, golden retrievers etc.
recent posts
- HyperX Cloud IIIS Review: One of the Best Budget Gaming Headsets?
- The ZMF Aeolus: Luxury Sound at a (Dangerously Reasonable!) Luxury Price
- Sennheiser Momentum 4: Wired and Wireless Connection Comparison
- The Mytek Brooklyn Bridge: a blast from my past (coveting, at least)
- Things I need to review as of April 2026
Lawyer, unabashed nerd and geek. Purveyor and pusher of excellent sci-fi/fantasy, good food, and repartee. He/him. Dog dad/servant to @Goldendenali.
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The HyperX Cloud IIIS headphones, priced around $149.99, perform impressively for gaming, excelling in comfort and sound quality, particularly in FPS gaming. While lacking Xbox compatibility and offering a basic EQ option, they remain a superb value, especially at reduced prices like $110. They stand out as a competitive choice in the gaming headset market.
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The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones can connect via USB-C, Bluetooth, or 3.5 mm. While Bluetooth is generally preferred for convenience, USB-C offers superior sound quality with lossless audio. The 3.5 mm connection has drawbacks, especially in passive mode. Ultimately, Bluetooth remains the best option for most users.
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The Hadenys are a great headphone, and a worthy successor now that Focal is deprecating the Elex and Clear models, though I would like to see more competitive pricing (and they’re moving in the right direction). – 7 out of 10 Denalis without consideration of cost – 5 out of 10 Denalis with.
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The Hifiman Sundara, priced at $179 new, impresses for its performance in the competitive open-back headphone market. Although four years old, it is well-tuned, with a neutral sound and great detail retrieval. The headphones excel with simpler tracks, though comfort could improve. A potential update would be highly anticipated.
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The Hifiman Sundara, priced at $179 new, impresses for its performance in the competitive open-back headphone market. Although four years old, it is well-tuned, with a neutral sound and great detail retrieval. The headphones excel with simpler tracks, though comfort could improve. A potential update would be highly anticipated.
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The Hifiman Sundara, priced at $179 new, impresses for its performance in the competitive open-back headphone market. Although four years old, it is well-tuned, with a neutral sound and great detail retrieval. The headphones excel with simpler tracks, though comfort could improve. A potential update would be highly anticipated.
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The Hifiman Sundara, priced at $179 new, impresses for its performance in the competitive open-back headphone market. Although four years old, it is well-tuned, with a neutral sound and great detail retrieval. The headphones excel with simpler tracks, though comfort could improve. A potential update would be highly anticipated.
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The Hifiman HE6se v2, originally priced at $1,899, offers impressive sound quality for its discounted price of $359. It’s noted for its exceptional detail, soundstage, and instrument separation, making it ideal for critical listening, especially in jazz and acoustic genres. However, it may not suit casual or bass-heavy music as well.
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