What's the point of a headphone amp? If you've been following the world of headphones you may have noticed that headphone amplifiers seem to be cropping up more often than ever, but what's the point?  Do they just increase volume, or is there more to it? Below are a few good reasons to upgrade your audio setup with a headphone amp. Ability To Power 'hard to drive' Headphones Some headphones are notoriously hard to power.  A headphone ...

FiiO and KS Distribution today announced a partnership for distribution of FiiO's audio electronics products in the UK.  Based near Brighton on the South Coast of England, KS Distribution is a specialist distributor of headphone and earphone related audio products. KS Distribution is to be distributing FiiO audio electronics products to independent specialist retailers in the UK and Ireland. FiiO headphone amplifiers provide a way to get the best audio performance from portable audio sources, such as ...

Regular visitors to HiFi Headphones may have noticed we've listed the iBasso D2 in our headphone amplifier section. Last week we received a couple of samples of each iBasso model to test.  The results were so positive we went ahead and listed them immediately and put our first order in (we're expecting stock from in approx 3 weeks). There are other models in the range, including an ultra portable headphone amp called the iBasso T4 (it is ...

KS Distribution has announced they have been appointed as the sole UK distributor for iBasso Audio headphone amplifier products.  Based near Brighton on the South Coast of England, KS Distribution is a specialist distributor of headphone and earphone related audio products. KS Distribution is to be distributing iBasso electronics products to independent audio retailers in the UK and Ireland. iBasso headphone amplifiers provide a way to get the best audio performance from portable audio sources, such as ...

The HiFi Headphones sale section now lists a big selection of headphone & earphone models at dramatically reduced prices.  With bargain prices on headphones from top manufacturers such as Sennheiser, AKG, Audio-Technica, Skullcandy and many others, you can pick up a high quality pair of headphones at a huge discount. Our headphone sale includes a broad range of high quality models, including wireless headphones, in-ear sound isolating earphones and even professional DJ headphones. The sale is strictly ...

Spares for Sennheiser headphones are now available at the HiFi Headphones store.  You'll find a big selection of replacement cables for Sennheiser headphones, as well as earpads, headbands and capsules (the speaker or earpiece). One of the great things about buying headphones or earphones from an established manufacturer like Sennheiser is that it's possible to service your headphones when components wear out or break.  There's no need to throw you pride and joy in the bin, just ...

The Klipsch Image X5 is the new single wideband driver earphone from Klipsch (launched in the UK in Nov 2008).  Looking very similar in design to the more expensive Klipsch Image X10, we think this new earphone is set to make waves in the mid-range earphone market. Linking to the Klipsch Image X5 product page at HiFi Headphones, Claudine Beaumont of the Telegraph newspaper featured the Klipsch X5 earphone in a 12 Best Gadgets roundup. Claudine's review ...

The long awaited Sleek Audio SA6 and W-1 Wireless Bundle Pack is now available from HiFi Headphones.  The W-1 wireless adapter enables you to listen to your audio source at full lossless, CD quality within a range of 18 metres (without obstructions). The W-1 either comes bundled with a Sleek Audio SA6 earphone, or alternatively comes as a standalone W-1 Wireless Adapter if you already own the Sleek Audio SA6 earphone. Below are a few product highlights: ...

We've just taken delivery of a small quantity of the second generation Pro-Ject Head Box headphone amplifiers. These very well made units from Pro-Ject Audio, an Austrian high end audio manufacturer, really do sound superb. Pro-Ject's headphone amps are ideal for driving high quality dynamic Hi-Fi headphones. With RCA phono inputs these headphone amps are ideal for connecting to TV's or home cinema amplifiers, where a line level output is available. Pro-Ject Head Box SE II The ...

The Klipsch Image X10's sound amazing when you first try them. The bass response is very strong and accurate and the high trebles are very present. This makes for an overall very pleasing sound that instantly sounds good with most styles of music.

We now stock a range of high quality iPhone earphones that are enable to you handle calls as well as control audio and video playback on your iPhone. The simplicity of design with these earphones means that it's easy to integrate making mobile phone calls and listening to your favourite tunes. All of the iPhone compatible earphones we offer work with the recessed iPhone headphone socket (on the 1st Gen iPhone) and have a multi-function control button ...

The Graham Slee Voyager headphone amplifier is back in stock after a delay of some months. The delays, due to a shortage of the parts, has meant the Graham Slee portable headphone amp has been out of stock with many UK retailers for an extended period of time. John Cadman, Graham Slee's production manager, reported that the delays have been caused by a shortage of the Voyager case component. The case is manufactured outside the UK (in ...

WeSC Sitar Folding Headphones We have just taken delivery of the brand new WeSC Sitar headphones.  The Sitar headphones comes in a range of cool colours and a stylish design that should satisfy the most fashion conscious listener. The Sitar is a surprisingly lightweight headphone and has handy rotating ear pieces, making it possible to use them for DJ monitoring.  The sound quality is superb, with plenty of bass and good reproduction of higher frequencies. The Sitar's ...

The aim of this new headphone community is to provide a place to discuss, review and compare the latest headphone and earphone related products.

The Goldring GX200 is an earphone that is a pleasant surprise, both for the ears and the wallet. The HiFi Headphones store now stocks the full range of Goldring headphones, including the new iPod Nano 3G coloured Goldring GX200's. Given the bargain price, the Goldring GX200 in-ear headphone might be expected to be lacking in sound quality. In reality the GX200 turns out to be one of the best sounding bargain earbuds you will find for the ...