Reviews

New Lightning to 2.5mm Adapters for Popular Headphone Models
While we here at Lightning Cans are much more excited about the new headphones models coming out specifically designed to take full advantage of the powered lightning connector, like the affordable Philips Fidelio or stellar Audeze Sine’s. These types of headphones were designed from the outset to capitalize on the power supplied through the lightning connector by integrating amplifiers, DACs

AKG Courts iPhone Users with the N20LT
When Big News Getting Little Coverage: New Lightning Earphones CES, massive, exciting, crowded, a deluge of information all at once. With so much going on, and so many new products being released by so many different manufacturers, sometimes big things can get lost in all the noise. For example, we mentioned recently that audiophile in-ear monitor maker Shure dropped a

Do the Bowers and Wilkins P9 Signature Reign Supreme?
A Challenger to the Thrown of Premium Lightning Headsets has Finally Arrived Last Updated: January 2019 We don’t want to beat a dead horse to death, but hey, a lame horse is of no good use to anyone, so we’ll say it one more time: Lightning powered headphones are AMAZING! We’re seeing things never before done, such as incorporating DAC

Top 3 Worst Lightning Earbuds to Avoid Buying
We’ve already reviewed some of the leading headsets currently on the market that come with Lightning cables standard, from cheaper earbud options to high end over-ear audiophile options. As of publication, there are currently FANTASTIC options available from JBL, Audeze, Philips and Sony. We’re also expecting exciting things from Libratone very soon as well. The Good, The Bad, and the

Throw Away Your Adapter and Power Bank and Get This Instead
Unfortunately, there has yet to be a massive release of Lightning equipped high-end audio headsets to compliment the all-Lightning iPhone 7. So far, music aficionados have pretty much just the Philips Fidelio, Audeze EL-8 Titanium and Audeze Sine to choose from in terms of anything that comes close to audiophile quality. If none of those suit your fancy or you’re

Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds Reviewed
Noise cancelling, when it works well it seems to be something akin to magic. For anyone who has tried sound cancelling headphones and then tried to switch back to regular headphones you know it’s like trying to go from Blu-ray back to VHS quality. Yeah, noise cancelling earphones are that awesome. 2 Main Types of Sound Cancelling First off, not

Philips Fidelio M2L/27 Lightning Headphones Reviewed
So Apple finally did away with the 3.5mm jack, much to the outrage of the masses. However, just like Blu-ray and CD’s before it, people are slowly realizing and embracing the new possibilities of the new tech, including yourself. Undoubtably you are searching for Fidelio M2L/27 information because you’ve made the correct decision in upgrading to the iPhone 7 and

Libratone Q Adapt Earbuds Reviewed
Companies are racing to introduce headphones and earbuds uniquely designed to take advantage of the benefits of a cable that can transmit both data and power, like the Lightning cord does. Apple’s iPhone 7 launch seems to have caught most headphone manufacturers by surprise given how few quality options there are on the market. Sure, many iPhone 7 users are

Lightning Powered Sony MDR1ADAC/B Prestige Reviewed
If you walked any major American metropolitan area today you’d think the sky was falling. How will life go on with iPhones without headphone jacks? (Funny how concerned we are about our iPhones and not concerned with things like, oh, say the war in Syria, starving African children or the spreading of the Zika virus.) Well, believe it or not,

Brightech Pure Lightning Review
Upgrade to Lightning Audio Without Breaking The Bank If you’ve been reading the news you probably know there are already a few good options of headphones on the market designed specifically for use with the jackless iPhone 7. Many of the first models on the market however are produced by high-end audio companies that are designed more for serious audiophiles

Lightning In The Gym: JBL Reflect Aware Overview
Up Your Fitness Game with Lightning Cable Sport Earphones If you’re serious about working out, whether that be in a gym or jogging the local streets, then you understand the importance of having a dedicated headset for exercise. The market for sport headphones has boomed in recent years as the fitness industry in general has grown. There are different models with a

Lightning Connected Headphones Reviewed 2020
Death to dongles! Here Here! You came here because you’re looking to expand your listening horizons and get a pair of lightning-cabled cans that will work with your new iPhone X, XS, XS Max, or XR. (what a mouthful) >Click here to jump to the headphone comparison chart! We cut to the chase and tell you about the top options