Press Release: HeadRoom Electronics Triple Stack Awards Announcement
Posted on 25. Jan, 2012 by Jorge.
HeadRoom is stoked to announce our flagship ‘Triple Stack’ balanced headphone system has garnered three Brutus Awards for 2011 from the audio reviewers at Positive Feedback Online Magazine. Judging from amongst all the very best high-end audiophile headphone systems out there, we’re especially proud the ground-breaking HeadRoom Triple Stack remains one of the acoustic pinnacles [...]
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Headphone Sessions 12/20/2011: beyerdynamic MMX 2
Posted on 21. Dec, 2011 by Mike O..
Budget gamers rejoice! beyerdynamic has created one of the best sub-$100 gaming headsets around. The lightweight on-ear fit of the MMX 2 provides amazing detail and clarity while still hammering you with a nice, tight bass response. Plush velour pads for maximum ear comfort plus fully adjustable mic that can swing out of the way [...]
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Headphone Sessions 12/8/2011: beyerdynamic MMX 300
Posted on 08. Dec, 2011 by Mike O..
The pinnacle of gaming headphones! It may not come as a surprise that HeadRoom has some pretty hardcore gamers on staff. Being a headphone geek and a gamer leaves us in the unique position of wanting gaming headphones that actually sound good! Wait! Is there really such a thing?! Indeed there is… Mike, one of [...]
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Press Release: Ivy Burford as HeadRoom’s New CEO
Posted on 07. Dec, 2011 by Ryan.
HeadRoom is pleased to announce the appointment of Ivy Burford as HeadRoom’s new CEO. A perfect in-house candidate for the job, Ivy is a 14-year veteran of the headphone industry, joining HeadRoom in 1997 and serving as HeadRoom’s Marketing Director since 1999. Over the years Ivy has worked on many major retail and manufacturing projects [...]
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Headphone Sessions 11/21/2011: Affordable Bluetooth
Posted on 21. Nov, 2011 by Josh.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, and the recent big upswing in popularity and quality of stereo Bluetooth headphones and headsets, we decided to take a look at the best Bluetooth values available. We found them in the JayBird Sportsband ($89), JayBird Freedom ($99) and the Phiaton PS 20 BT ($129). In the past, it [...]
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Headphone Sessions 11/17/2011: HifiMAN HE-300
Posted on 17. Nov, 2011 by Josh.
With all of HifiMan’s planar magnetic headphones, we’ve given pretty solid reviews so we thought it was time to put the HE-300 through the ringer. The HE-300 is HifiMan’s attempt at a dynamic, open audiophile headphone. It shares the solid bass response of the rest of the HE series and we found the build quality [...]
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Headphone Sessions 11/3/2011: Spider E500 Pocket Speaker
Posted on 03. Nov, 2011 by Josh.
A few months ago a good friend of HeadRoom showed us the Spider Real Voice in-ears and we immediately fell in love with the sound quality and ease of fit. We all guessed them to be $100+ headphones. When we found out they were only $79.99 our love turned into a burning affordable audio lust [...]
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RMAF – After the Event Wrap-Up
Posted on 17. Oct, 2011 by Jorge.
Wow, what a huge success! RMAF 2011 experienced significantly increased attendance this year with the overall vibe seeming much more upbeat and energetic both from exhibitors and attendees during all 3 days of this Denver high-end audio event. Head-Fi.org’s football field-size ‘Can-Jam’ headphone space was filled to the brim with superb headphone companies new and [...]
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Headphone Sessions 10/6/2011: Polk Audio
Posted on 06. Oct, 2011 by Josh.
Polk Audio, one of the classic manufacturers of high-end room speakers, is introducing their new line of sports headphones. The ‘Ultra Fit’ series is Polk’s first foray into the wonderful world of headphone-land and they currently offer four models including two earbuds, the UltraFit 500 and UltraFit 1000; a ‘neckband’ / behind-the-head style, the UltraFit [...]
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Headphone Sessions 9/21/2011: Ultimate Ears Roundup
Posted on 21. Sep, 2011 by Josh.
After a few years absence, Ultimate Ears are back at HeadRoom. We’ve recently brought on four new in-ear models: the UE350 ($49.99), UE500 ($69.99), UE600 ($99.99) and the dual-driver UE700 ($149.99). The ergonomics of these models have come a long way from the bulky and difficult-fitting Super.fi and Triple.fi designs, and we’re pleased to offer them [...]
