Views 35,442 STE AG W16 Cable for IEMs is a 580 USD option for those who are looking to improve their IEMs, designed with an ergonomic build, extremely similar to the STE Cu W16, which I reviewed in the past. Given the price point, STE AG W16 will be compared …
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Matrix Audio Element i Streamer / DAC / Headphone AMP – Music Connections
Views 37,399 Matrix Audio Element i is a Streamer with a headphone output, DAC output, and much more, priced at 1150 USD, and will be compared to some of the best streamers, DACs and headphone amplifiers in the price range, including Cyrus One Cast (2000 USD), cocktail N25 Music Streamer …
Questyle M15 Dongle DAC / AMP – Window To Music
Views 32,275 Questyle M15 is a Dongle DAC / AMP priced at 250 USD, sporting an ES9281AC Sabre DAC Chip, with two headphone outputs, one 3.5mm SE and one 4.4mm Balanced, and with two gain levels. It will be compared with the best DAC AMPs around the price point, including …
ddHIFI TC44C Dongle DAC – AMP – Classic Clothing For Vintage Emperor
Views 34,582 ddHiFi TC44C is a dongle or DAC / AMP priced at 119 USD at the moment of writing today’s review, and it is made for smartphones designed for IEMs and portable earphones, but with enough power for larger, harder to drive headphones too. Given the price point and …
NHT C3 3-Way Bookshelf Stereo Speakers – Music For Life
Views 80,895 NHT C3 is a high-end premium speaker priced at 624.99 USD per piece or 1249.98 USD for a stereo setup, with a 3-way design, sealed Box Design, and with a beautiful aesthetic. It will be compared to Buchardt S400 (1800 USD), Aurender S5W (3000 USD), and Audioengine A5+ …
IKKO OH2 Opal IEMs – Translucent Presentation
Views 40,334 IKKO OH2 Opal is a high-quality IEM for low budgets, priced at 79 USD, coming in multiple colors, and with a nice cable, so it will be compared to other popular entry-level IEMS, including Tingker TK300 (99 USD), FiiO FD3 (109 USD), TRN VX PRO (88 USD), and …
Jade Audio FiiO KA1 Dongle DAC / AMP – Tails Of Sonic Speed
Views 41,171 Jade Audio / FiiO KA1 is a dongle DAC / AMP priced at 49 USD, with a type-C connector, Type-A adapter included in the package, RGB status indicator, and with an ES9281AC PRO DAC Chip. It will be compared to other entry-level Dongle DAC / AMPs in the …
Smabat M0 Earbuds – Affo Modular Buds
Views 58,645 Smabat M0 is a pair of Earbuds, or earphones with no silicone tips, priced at 35 USD, made to be modular, so you can replace the drivers inside, and the company also sells replacement drivers. The drivers are 15.4mm in size, and they are titanium plated, but given …
7Hz Eternal IEMs – Timeless Music Playing Now
Views 35,303 7Hz Eternal is an upper midrange IEM or In-Ear Monitor sold mainly on Linsoul, priced at 249 USD, with a huge 14.5mm dynamic driver, and which will be compared to other high quality IEMs such as FiiO FD5 (300 USD), Dunu Falcon PRO (220 USD), and ddHIFI Janus …
Ambient Acoustics MAD24 – Insanely Musical
Views 59,716 Ambient Acoustics MAD24 is an in-ear monitor priced at 3499 USD, designed with 24 balanced armature drivers, under the Main Audio Destination naming scheme, and which is quickly gathering recognition in the Audiophile World. Given the price point, they have to be compared to pretty much every single …
Lotoo LE-M1 IEMs – Actual Monitors For Music Production
Views 28,477 Lotoo LE-M1 IEMs – Actual Monitors For Music Production Lotoo LE-M1 is an IEM or In-Ear Monitor, in the true sense of the word. They are priced at 269 USD, and they are designed, created and engineered for music production, rather than music listening. The best part is …
Auris BluMe PRO – Receiver, DAC, Bluetooth, OLED & LDAC
Views 53,922 Auris BluMe PRO is a high-end Bluetooth Receiver / DAC priced at 169 USD, with Bluetooth 5.0, LDAC support, and with RCA Analogue, Coaxial and even optical output, perfect for giving wireless abilities to literally any system out there. If you’re the kind who likes good deals, you …
NHT 0.2 Wireless Earbuds TWS – Sleek & Smooth
Views 62,154 NHT 0.2 is a new pair of Bluetooth IEMS designed by Now Hear This or NHT, and priced at 69 USD. They will be compared to other budget TWS IEMS, including Yamaha TW-E3B (99.4 USD), ZMI PurPods PRO (95 USD), and HIFIMAN TWS600 (80 USD). Introduction NHT …
Eletech Inferno Cable – Dante’s Dream Of Devilishly Good Sound
Views 29,576 Eletech Inferno is a high-end cable made for headphones, with a really thick gauge and design, excellent reliability, and superb aesthetics, priced at about 750 USD, with a good length, proprietary connector jackets, but configurable for any headphones and IEMs. It will be compared to the default cables …
Oriveti OV800 Flagship IEMs – Geometric Acoustic Beauty
Views 23,204 OV800 by Oriveti is a premium high-end universal IEM priced at 999 USD, with 8 Balanced Armature drivers, and a handmade cable. Aiming to offer a natural and balanced sound, with a luxurious low-end delivery, OV800 will be compared to other flagships, including iBasso IT07 (900 USD), Campfire …
Tronsmart Bang Bluetooth Speaker – Outdoor Punches
Views 27,833 Tronsmart Bang is an outdoors Bluetooth Speaker with Stereo Sound, Bluetooth support, and a price tag of 159 USD at the moment of writing today’s full written review. It is available on Aliexpress, Amazon and even local shops, in Romania being available even on eMag, the biggest eastern …
HIDIZS MM2 Mermaid IEMs – Magnetostatic Dynamic Combo
Views 60,218 HIDIZS MM2 is the latest IEM from the well-known Chinese manufacturer, and it comes with a lightweight price tag of just 79 USD, and it will be compared to FiiO FD3 (120 USD), TRN VX PRO (88 USD), and Tin HIFI T3 Plus (70 USD). Introduction HIDIZS …
Smabat M2S PRO – Earbuds Modularity Go!
Views 24,907 Smabat M2S PRO are a pair of earbuds, designed by Smabat, and priced at 64 USD at the moment of writing this full written review. The review will focus on their usage, features, as well as design, as their main selling point is that you can easily replace …
Tempotec Sonata HD II – Music Tail
Views 60,066 Tempotec Sonata HD II is a mini DAC/AMP Dongle priced at 29.9 USD, with a type-C USB Port, a 3.5mm Headphone Output, and 70mW of power into 32 OHMs, making it a good option for those who don’t have a 3.5mm headphone output for their smartphones, or who …
Grell TWS 1 IEMs – Evolution Of Earphone Engineering
Views 22,769 Created by the worldwide-renowned engineer Axel Grell, the 199.99 USD grell TWS 1 IEMS are a new chapter in the industry of IEMs, here to change how we feel and interact with TWS IEMs. Given their price point, TWS 1 will be compared to other high-end TWS Bluetooth …
STE Cu W16 IEM Cable – The Copper Signal
Views 63,694 STE CU W16 is a Copper Cable priced at 400 USD, and designed / created by STE Audio Ferrari or Silverstone Technology Electronic, with a unique construction and ergonomic design. It will be compared to other high-end cables in the price range, including Effect Audio EVO 1 (440 …
Hiby FC5 MQA Hi-Res DAC/AMP – Small Package, Tons Of Power
Views 22,311 Hiby FC5 is a DAC/AMP with MQA Decoding, priced at 159 USD, and has one balanced output in the form of 4.4mm, 125MW of power per channel at 32 OHMs, a LED data rate indicator, and a type-C USB port. It will be compared to other DAC/AMPs in …
HIFIMAN Edition XS – King Of Stealth & Neo Supernano
Views 56,313 HIFIMAN Edition XS is a revolutionary headphone made by HIFIMAN, released in 2021, and priced at an aggressive price of 499 USD, creating competition for everyone, and pushing the market to bring the best headphones possible at more affordable prices. They will be compared to other similarly priced …
Unique Melody MEXT – Price Cut, Musicality Increase
Views 67,003 Unique Melody MEXT is the latest high-end IEM from UM, priced at 1099 USD right now, usually priced at 1200 USD, sporting Bone Conduction drivers, Dynamic Drivers, and Balanced Armatures. Supported by Unique Melody’s high-end 4.4mm balanced cable, MEXT will be compared to other flagship IEMs that left …
Khadas Tone 2 PRO DAC/AMP – Musically Abundant
Views 26,472 We have an interesting guest today, in the Tone 2 PRO, from Khadas, priced at 250 USD, and with a 4.4mm balanced headphone output, and a Class A amplifier design. It will be compared to other DAC/AMPs, and the list includes Pro-Ject Head Box DS (400 USD), iFi …