/// ABOUT
Daniel Cross
Audio engineer Berlin - ex-Sennheiser R&D 2010-2019
22 years measuring headphones, DACs and amplifiers. Co-developed transducer measurement standards at Sennheiser R&D 2010-2019. Now independent consultant and Audiophile Lab founder.
Why measurement-driven reviews
Most audiophile coverage relies on subjective listening notes. Useful for emotional resonance - useless for buying decisions. A headphone with +6dB treble at 8kHz will sound "detailed" to one reviewer and "sibilant" to another. The measurement curve does not lie.
What I review
- Over-ear headphones (open and closed back)
- Standalone DACs (USB / coax / optical / I2S)
- Headphone amplifiers (solid state and tube)
- Streamers and digital sources
Editorial independence
I accept review units on loan but never paid placement. Affiliate commissions disclosed FTC-compliant on every page. Manufacturer access never affects verdict - LCD-X 2025 reviewed unfavorably despite Audeze loaner unit.