Westone Audio has been delivering in-ear
solutions for demanding audio applications
for more than 50 years. Inventors of the in-ear
monitor concept, the Colorado-based company
boasts more than two decades of experience
creating custom in-ear monitors for sound
engineers and elite musicians. Benefitting from
such proven expertise, Westone headphones
provide unparalleled comfort and phenomenal
sonic realism. They will change what you think
you know about in-ear ‘phones.
Since releasing its first high-end portable-music
player six years ago, HiFiMAN has evolved
as a preeminent player in the field of highperformance personal audio. Known for stateof-the-art driver technology and magnificent-
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sounding headphone amplifiers, the company
continues to rack up awards on what seems like
a weekly basis. Following its “Innovating the Art
of Listening” slogan, HiFiMAN offers audiophile
quality and novel features in enticing designs.
HIFIMAN
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NEW
HE1000 Planar
Magnetic Headphones
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HE1000 sounds, looks, and is built
like no other headphone. Utilized in
the cutting-edge diaphragm, lowmass nanometer-grade material
(.000001mm) ensures referencesetting dynamic response while a
“Window Shade” system optimizes
driver protection and maximized
open-back performance. Yes,
uniqueness has its advantages.
$2,999
WESTONE
WESTONE
Tuned by actual musicians, W50 far outperforms its price point by
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