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Views 75,194FiiO FT13 is a $299 USD pair of over-the-ear closed-back headphones with large 60mm dynamic drivers at the heart, wood composite nano-fiber wood diaphragm and U-Shaped damping tube. Today we will review FT13 and will also compare them to other similarly priced headphones including Kiwi Ears Atheia (349 USD), …
Views 82,850Luxsin X9 is a $1099 USD Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier, with an R2R Volume control, Hi-Res Playback, DSP 3-Core processing, 4″ Display and with HDMI Arc support developed by Eversolo. Today we will review the Luxsin X 9 and also compare it with other similarly priced Desktop DAC …
Views 77,148Zikman Rhine is a $383 USD / 329 Euro cable for IEMs with a 7N OCC Pure copper construction, designed for the audiophiles who demand the highest performance from a pure copper conductor. Today we will review the Zikman Rhine and compare it briefly with other cables from the …
Views 75,893Khadas Tea Pro is a $199 USD Ultra Slim Magnetic DAC And Headphone AMP designed to bring the best music quality to your smartphone. Today we review the Tea Pro and explore how it compares to the market in general, and whether it will be the best cheap adapter …
Views 115,503Pylon Jasper Monitor 18 is a 3100 Euro pair of Bookshelf speakers with a driver combo of Scan-speak Tweeter and 18 Cm Woofer also from Scan Speak, designed to offer the state-of-the-art characteristics of the bigger models but in a compact size. Today we review the Jasper Monitor 18 …
Views 105,568Goldenwave x HIFIMAN GA-10 is a $1599 USD high-end top of the line headphone amplifier celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Goldenwave, with a delicate and clear SEPP Architecture and carefully selected vacuum tubes and components. Built around the World-Renowned ECC83 / 12AX7 and EL84 Vacuum tubes, today HIFIMAN GA10 …
Views 73,807Softears RSV-MKII is a $699 USD pair of In-Ear IEMs Monitoring Earphones with 5 Balanced Armature Drivers at the heart, Four tubes, Four-Way Crossover and Seven Acoustic Components to help it deliver a truly unique experience with an all-BA setup. Today we review the Softears RSV-MKII and also compare …
Views 76,227FiiO QX13 is a $219 USD portable DAC AMP with a desktop-level power of 900 mW + 900 mW, an 8 – Channel ESS DAC ES9027PRO, and with 6 TI high-precision OP-AMPs designed for portability, extreme driving power, and a full carbon fiber body. Today we review FiiO QX …
Views 77,700Fosi Audio Q6 is a $109 USD Desktop DAC with a practical design, and an AK4493S DAC at the heart. Today we review this entry-level Chifi DAC and put it up against the competition that usually plays in the entry-level range. Introduction Fosi Audio makes great entry-level products, …
Views 69,680ddHiFi TC44PRO M3 is a $89 USD dongle DAC / Headphone AMP with a T-Shaped design, balanced Dual DAC arrangement, and Dual CS43198 Flagship DAC chips at the core. Today we review the M3 Mountain 3 TC 44 PRO from DD HIFI and also compare it broadly with the …
Views 89,586Lotoo PAW D3 is a $420 USD / 489 Euro Desktop DAC with LTTP Support, or Lotoo Teleport Protocol support, an AKM DAC at the core, and with EQ and ATE Sound Effects. Today we review the Lotoo PAW D3 and also explore how it compares with other DACs …
Views 91,547Tangzu TianPeng is a $629 USD pair of high-end IEMS with a 8-Driver Design, with Bone Conduction, 14.2mm SPDX Dynamic Driver, Ceramic Piezoelectric bone conduction driver, and with an analog-inspired tuning for modern clarity. Today we review the Tangzu TianPeng and also compare it with other high-end IEMS, including …
Views 68,395Ddhifi TC01A and TC01C are $9 USD USB Type-C to Type-A adapters, they have a simple titanium body, and it feels like a challenge to see how short of a review I can make when a product is this simple, yet useful and sometimes needed for an audio setup. …
Views 109,061HIFIMAN Isvarna is a $2899 USD pair of over-the-ear headphones with a dual Dynamic Driver Hybrid setup intertwining the HIFIMAN Stealth Magnetic Planar Driver, with a Dynamic Driver a clever Crossover, and with a solution to the phase difference issue by having the two drivers installed in a specific …
Views 82,664Erzetich Bacillus II is a $934 USD / 799 Euro Headphone Amplifier, the Entry-Level model from Erzetich, and it is a handcrafted amplifier, with a Class AB design. Today we review the Erzetich Bacillus 2 and also compare it with other Headphone Amplifiers including Singxer SA-1 V2 (599 USD), …
Views 76,190ZiiGaat Luna is a $379 USD high-end pair of IEMS with six balanced armature drivers inside each earpiece, tuned with a studio sound in mind, and with a beautiful shell as well. Today we review the ZiiGaat Luna and compare them with other high-end IEMS including Dunu Vulkan 2 …
Views 76,670Acoustic Revive RLI-1GB-TripleC is a 422 Euro / $491 USD Network LAN Isolator with the promise to enhance network signal, by isolating noise and filtering interference. Today we review the Acoustic Revive RLI 1GB Triple C and explore whether, how and where it can improve your audio experience. …
Views 73,293Fosi Audio P4 is a $109 USD compact control hub and preamplifier for hifi stereo systems. While this is a first for this price range, we will be exploring whether it is a good option for your listening rig, especially as it does have EQ options with bass and …
Views 90,587Kiwi Ears Etude is a $119 USD pair of IEMS or In-Ear Monitors with a complex Bryllium Dynamic Driver, 3 Balanced Armatures and one Vibration Transducer at the core, to increase the quality you are getting when listening to music on a limited budget. Today we review the new …
Views 100,749FiiO K15 is a $549 USD midrange Desktop Streaming DAC Headphone Amplifier with a Dual AK4497S DAC combo at the heart, a Discrete Class AB Transistor Current Headphone Amplifier, 3000mW + 3000mW Maximum power output and with a fully balanced audio circuit. Today we will review the mighty FiiO …
Views 73,596Kiwi Ears Septet is a $242 USD pair of IEMs from Kiwi, with One Dynamic Driver, 4 Balanced Armatures, One Planar Magnetic Driver and one PZT Driver, basically a Quadbrid IEM with one of the most comprehensive tech levels seen today, with 7 Drivers in today. In our audiophile-heaven …
Views 68,375 Aune SC1 Evo is a $699 USD Tailor Made OXCO, with Titans Technology, Independent Power Supply, AC and DC, Synchronised Isolated Outputs and a Wide Frequency range, with Low Jitter, Clock and Temperature Display. Today we will review for the first time ever an audio clock reclocker and explore …
Views 100,440HIFIMAN Arya Unveiled is a $1449 USD pair of Unveiled Planar Magnetic Headphones, featuring a technology unique to HIFIMAN, namely the unveiled tech, where there is no earcup, and the driver is fully exposed resulting in a uniquely transparent and boundless sound. Today we review the Arya Unveiled and …
Views 80,695Ricable Dedalus XLR DX2 is a 557 Euro per 2 meter pair, or $648 USD per 2 meter pair of XLR Interconnect cables, designed for High Fidelity music reproduction, having an analog XLR design, to be used in between a DAC and a headphone or a speaker amplifier. Today …
Views 74,726Astrotec Archimedes ATS01 is a $129 USD pair of IEMs Earphones with a dual driver setup featuring one planar magnetic driver and one 9-Layer Piezoelectric driver working in tandem to create a beautiful and engaging sound. Today we will review the archimedes and explore how it sounds like and …