Stepping into the realm of pure audio isn't all that surprising for technology giant like GIGABYTE. In a time when we see new technology emerging from many places, having a product one could over look such as earphones, can really allow a company to stand out, especially if you think about the possibility of throwing the product in as part of a bundle with other devices. GIGABYTE has shown us a great looking product with the H11 and doesn't sound too bad either. Included in the package is a pair of smaller ear cushions to allow greater comfort possibilities.



The only really down side to the H11 is the weak bass but it is likely a limitation of the 9mm driver. A slight change in the equaliser may slightly improve the bass but too strong a boost can muddy the whole overall sound with dips in the mids and highs. However this is only in an extreme circumstance which most people will not do, and should the H11 be paired with an MP3 player or mobile phone, just a simple 'bass boost' may help improve the overall balance. Though in consideration to the price, the sound is competitive and you could certainly do a lot worse than the H11.

The GIGABYTE H11 is a good sounding, stylish looking set of earphones that competes well at this price point, for these reasons, we happily award the Vortez Silver.



For those who enjoy listening to music on the go, but do not enjoy ramming earphones into their lug holes or prefer a better audio experience on the move yet do not need ear pieces to stay firmly in place while being active, for example, at the gym, on ear headphones can offer that halfway point between lightweight portability and good overall sound experience. The FLY looks great with the GIGABYTE blue and brushed aluminium as well as the engraved spring steel headband. The soft leather pads combined with the next to nothing weight provides remarkable comfort of likes I have not experienced before allowing for long periods of use without fatigue. Overall the sound quality is pleasing with enough bass for the average person to enjoy with an overall balanced sound output.



The most notable draw back to the FLY is that, one may expect more from the 40mm drivers used. While the sound is a solid 'good' for the price, it is approaching the arena of some notable on-ear solutions from AKG, Audio Technica, Sony and others of note that have excellent sound reproduction in the on ear market. However, this does not detract that the GIGABYTE FLY does bring something fresh to the table and is well worth considering for those where comfort, weight and portability are key considerations.

The lightweight FLY with its sleek aesthetic is exceptionally comfortable and provides a substantially better Hi-Fi experience over in-ear solutions. GIGABYTE have done an excellent job to cram in 40mm drivers in such a lightweight unit and so with this appeal we proudly present the GIGABYTE FLY with our Silver Award.





Click here for an explanation of our awards at Vortez.net. Thanks to GIGABYTE for providing today’s review sample.