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
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- 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 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 post outlines essential concepts for building a headphone audio system, emphasizing four rules of hi-fi: personal preference, the value of used gear, the unpredictable interplay of components, and upgradeability. It details necessary equipment, types of headphones, and considerations for amplification, digital-to-analog converters, sources, media quality, and cables, stressing affordability and personal choice in audio…
Phil's Superpower of Enthusiasm 