Last updated: 13.12.2023

Carsten Kaiser

Dr Carsten Kaiser holds a PhD in musicology and a Master’s degree in sociology. His doctoral thesis examined the digital transformation of music equipment – from analogue through digital to artificial intelligence. He is the author of the standard reference work *Homerecording* and, as an audio producer, has released well over 1,000 tracks. Kaiser also completed a course in jazz singing at the Glen Buschmann Jazz Academy in Dortmund and attended the Conservatoire at Hogeschool Enschede (NL).

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3 years ago Carsten Kaiser

Shure AONIC 50 Gen2

4.3 / 5

The Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 are closed, circumaural Bluetooth headphones in the mid-price range.

3 years ago Carsten Kaiser

Behringer Omega

3.1 / 5

The Behringer Omega are open over-ear headphones for home recording use, priced in the budget range.

3 years ago Carsten Kaiser

Behringer Alpha

3.1 / 5

In our test, the Behringer Alpha were keen to show that they had a lot to offer as open over-ear headphones with a budget price range. How well did they do?

3 years ago Carsten Kaiser

Hifiman Arya Organic

4.3 / 5

The Hifiman Arya Organic are planar-magnetic, open over-ear headphones that focus on detailed and differentiated reproduction.

3 years ago Carsten Kaiser

Fostex T50RP-Mk3 50th Anniversary

4.1 / 5

The Fostex T50RP-Mk3 50th Anniversary offers a special version of the orthodynamic model released in the third generation.

3 years ago Carsten Kaiser

Marshall Minor III

3.1 / 5

The Marshall Minor III, the third version of the Minor earbuds, now offer True-Wireless technology, a long battery life and a quick-charging function.

3 years ago Carsten Kaiser

Audeze MM-100

4.4 / 5

The Audeze MM-100 aims to bring the sonic benchmarks of the MM-500 model within affordable reach.

3 years ago Carsten Kaiser

Valco VMK25

3.6 / 5

The Valco VMK25 are good everyday headphones in terms of technology, handling, comfort and sound, but they have a few belligerent mannerisms.

3 years ago Carsten Kaiser

Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 80 Ohm

4.6 / 5

The Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro 80 Ohm fits excellently, impresses with a fine sound image and is also suitable for audio interfaces, podcast workstations and smart devices.