Audiofly AF160

Audiofly's AF160 in-canal earphones are intended for the serious listener. The $449.95 (list) price alone should tell you this. It has no bells, no whistles, and no extra features other than a detachable audio cable.

Crisp, clear flat-response-style sound signature; Secure fit; Well-designed detachable cable; Plenty of accessories

Distorts on deep bass tracks at top volumes; Extremely expensive; Not for bass lovers

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I have been using a set of Bose in ear headphones for the past 4 years as my prime source of listen ending to my iPod music collection. I have also used a pair of cheap Bluetooth headphones as well as various other in ear headphone costing from around a fiver up to ￡50.

Audiofly AF160 Review

Audiofly's AF160 in-canal earphones are intended for the serious listener. The $449.95 (list) price alone should tell you this. It has no bells, no whistles, and no extra features other than a detachable audio cable. Furthermore, it's focused on a specific type of listener: The high-end audiophile who doesn't want gobs of extra bass. Indeed, there is not much extra bass to be had here, and many listeners will find it a bit brittle or weak, but for anyone who wants a pure, flat response this is an excellent offering. There's some distortion at top volumes (a surprise at this range), but it only occurs at unsafe listening levels and isn't necessarily a deal-breaker. The deal-breakers for many will be the lack of robust low-end. Bass fans can stop reading now, but flat-response purists, read on. DesignThe bulky maroon/brown-and-black earpieces let you know immediately that the AF160 means business. Its easily detachable, black-and-gray braided cable descends from each earpiece, then...

The Audiofly AF160 is an in-canal earphone pair intended for music purists who love flat audio reproduction.

Crisp, clear flat-response-style sound signature; Secure fit; Well-designed detachable cable; Plenty of accessories

Distorts on deep bass tracks at top volumes; Extremely expensive; Not for bass lovers