2018-07-22 11:57
Tonality9Build Quality9.2Software8.5Functionality9Matchability9.1 9Score$499iBasso AudioDisclaimer: The iBasso DX150 was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not h… Read More
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2018-07-20 16:19
Our Business In Audio series is a set of interviews where we delve into the challenges of growing and developing a company in today’s audio market and economy. This is a slightly diffe… Read More
2018-07-18 11:51
8Score$99AstrotecThe Astrotec AM850 is a new competitively priced ultra-wide bandwidth single dynamic IEM. They use a 10mm single diaphragm driver to cover a large spectrum of the frequency… Read More
2018-07-15 11:54
Tonality9.5Build Quality9.2Functionality8.5Matchability9.59.2Our Score$3499Xi AudioDisclaimer: The Xi Audio Formula S sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have… Read More
2018-07-13 12:15
8.1ScoreColorflyDisclaimer: The Colorfly BT-C1 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not have to be returned. We thank the team at Colorfly for giving us this op… Read More
2018-07-11 12:11
Tonality8.7Build Quality9Comfort & Fit8.5Matchability8.58.7Our Score$1250RhapsodioDisclaimer: The Rhapsodio Galaxy V2 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does n… Read More
2018-07-08 11:57
Tonality8.6Build Quality9Comfort & Fit9Matchability8.88.9Our ScoreRP 4,250,000 ($310)Avara CustomDisclaimer: The Avara Custom AV3 was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opini… Read More
2018-07-06 12:15
Disclaimer: The Antlion Audio ModMic 5 sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned. Thank you to Antlion Audio for giving us this opportunity.
You… Read More
2018-07-04 12:28
8.2Our Score$210xDuooDisclaimer: The xDuoo XD-05 sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned. Thank you to xDuoo for giving us this opportunity.
X… Read More
2018-07-01 11:46
Tonality9.4Build Quality8Comfort & Fit9.5Matchability8.99Our Score€949InEarDisclaimer: Two units of the InEar StageDiver 5 were sent to me in exchange for our honest opinion in this… Read More
2018-06-29 12:24
Tonality7.8Build Quality8Comfort & Fit8.5Matchability8.38.2Our Score$49UBSOUNDDisclaimer: The UBSOUND Magister was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion in this review and does n… Read More
2018-06-27 12:13
Tonality8.8Build Quality8.5Comfort & Fit8.8Matchability8.58.7Our Score$499HifimanDisclaimer: The Hifiman Sundara sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have… Read More
2018-06-24 11:51
Tonality9.1Build Quality8.5Functionality9Matchability98.9Our Score€1695.00NuPrimeDisclaimer: The NuPrime CDP-9 was sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not… Read More
2018-06-22 12:22
Our Business In Audio series is a set of interviews where we delve into the challenges of growing and developing a company in today’s audio market and economy. This is a slightly diffe… Read More
2018-06-20 12:08
Tonality8.7Build Quality9Functionality8.8Matchability8.98.9Our Score$349.99FiiODisclaimer: The FiiO Q5 was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion in this review and does not have to b… Read More
2018-06-17 11:55
8.1Our Score$249RIVADisclaimer: The RIVA ARENA was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not have to be returned.
Riva is not a site advertiser or affiliated with… Read More
2018-06-15 12:18
8.5Our Score$109ShanlingDisclaimer: The Shanling M0 was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not have to be returned. We thank the team at Shanling for giving us t… Read More
2018-06-13 12:04
Tonality8.6Build Quality8.8Comfort & Fit8.5Matchability8.78.6Your Score$199Campfire AudioDisclaimer: The Campfire Audio Comet was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion a… Read More
2018-06-10 12:05
8.5Our Score$499RIVADisclaimer: The RIVA FESTIVAL was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not have to be returned. Riva is not a site advertiser or affiliated wit… Read More
2018-06-08 12:04
Our Business In Audio series is a set of interviews where we delve into the challenges of growing and developing a company in today’s audio market and economy. This is a slightly diffe… Read More
2018-06-06 12:18
Tonality8.5Build Quality8.3Comfort & Fit8.6Matchability98.6Our Score£500IMR AcousticsDisclaimer: The IMR Acoustics R1 was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and… Read More
2018-06-03 11:53
Tonality8.5Build Quality9Functionality9Matchability8.38.7Our Score$299-$549Burson AudioDisclaimer: The Burson Play was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion in this review. Burson Au… Read More
2018-06-01 11:53
Tonality8.4Build Quality9Comfort & Handling8.5Matchability8.58.6Our Score$220Effect AudioDisclaimer: The Effect Audio Ares II 8-wire was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest op… Read More
2018-05-30 11:48
Tonality9Build Quality9Comfort & Fit8.5Matchability8.58.8Our Score$2995AudezeDisclaimer: The Audeze LCD-MX sent to us for the purposes of this review is a loan sample and will be returne… Read More
2018-05-27 10:57
Tonality8.8Build Quality8.5Comfort & Fit8.7Matchability8.78.7Our Score$249.991MOREDisclaimer: The 1MORE Triple Driver Over-Ear Headphones sent to us for the purposes of this review is a… Read More
2018-05-25 12:05
Our Business In Audio series is a set of interviews where we delve into the challenges of growing and developing a company in today’s audio market and economy. This is a slightly diffe… Read More
2018-05-23 11:45
Tonality9.5Build Quality9.7Comfort & Fit9Matchability9.59.4Our Score$3725JH AudioSignature SeriesDisclaimer: The JH Audio Layla Signature Design Series CIEM sent to us for the purposes o… Read More
2018-05-20 12:02
Tonality9.4Build Quality9.3Comfort & Fit9.2Matchability9.29.3Our Score$2999MrSpeakersDisclaimer: The MrSpeakers VOCE sent to us for the purpose of this review is a sample and does not ha… Read More
2018-05-18 12:08
Tonality8.5Build Quality9Comfort & Handling9Matchability88.6Our ScoreDisclaimer: The Plussound Tri-Copper cable sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have t… Read More
2018-05-16 12:30
7.7Our Score$45.99AstrotecAliExpress StoreDisclaimer: The Astrotec AM800M was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not have to be returned. Astrotec is not a site… Read More
2018-05-13 12:02
Tonality8.8Build Quality9Comfort & Handling8.5Matchability8.58.7Our Score$520Astral AcousticsDisclaimer: The Astral Acoustics Libra was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opi… Read More
2018-05-11 12:00
Our Business In Audio series is a set of interviews where we delve into the challenges of growing and developing a company in today’s audio market and economy. This is a slightly diffe… Read More
2018-05-09 12:24
8.2Our Score$199AudezeDisclaimer: The Audeze iSINE LX sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned.
Thank you to Audeze for giving us this opportu… Read More
2018-05-06 12:04
Tonality8.3Build Quality8Functionality8.5Matchability7.78.1Our Score$139TempotecDisclaimer: The Tempotec Serenade iDSD sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not hav… Read More
2018-05-04 10:29
Tonality9.7Build Quality9.3Comfort & Fit9Matchability8.29.1Our Score$9999 / £8999oBravoAudio Sanctuary UKDisclaimer: This oBravo Ra C-Cu sample was sent to us and Headfonia for the… Read More
2018-05-02 12:12
8.1Our Score$99beyerdynamic USADisclaimer: The DT 240 Pro sent to us for the purpose of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned to beyerdynamic. Thank you for giving us this… Read More
2018-04-29 12:13
Tonality9Build & Fit8.8Matchability8.8Value For Money8.98.9Our Score$799Campfire AudioDisclaimer: The Cascade sent to us for the purpose of this review is a sample and does not have to b… Read More
2018-04-27 12:03
Our Business In Audio series is a set of interviews where we delve into the challenges of growing and developing a company in today’s audio market and economy. This is a slightly diffe… Read More
2018-04-25 12:48
Tonality8.5Build & Fit8.4Matchability9Value For Money98.7Our Score$450AcoustuneDisclaimer: The Acoustune HS1551 CU was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not… Read More
2018-04-24 11:54
Already launched as an embryonal worldwide test for the Black Friday & Xmas 2017, today, UBSOUND of Italy have confirmed the definitive mass production of their premium Dreamer black-gol… Read More
2018-04-22 11:51
Tonality8Build & Fit8.5Matchability8Value For Money8.58.3Our Score$169.50RHADisclaimer: This RHA MA750 Wireless sample was sent to us for the purposes of this review and does not have to… Read More
2018-04-20 12:01
Our Business In Audio series is a set of interviews where we delve into the challenges of growing and developing a company in today’s audio market and economy. This is a slightly diffe… Read More
2018-04-18 12:46
8.2Our Score$269LZ HiFiDisclaimer: The LZ A5 was sent to us for the purpose of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned to LZ. Thank you for giving us this opportunity.
A whi… Read More
2018-04-15 11:58
Tonality9.5Build 9Functionality9.5Matchability9.5Value For Money9Reader Rating1 Vote9.99.3Our Score€999RME AudioDisclaimer: The RME ADI-2 DAC was patiently lent to me by their German di… Read More
2018-04-13 12:21
8Our Score$49.99FiiODisclaimer: The FiiO BTR1 sent to us for the purpose of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned to FiiO. Thank you for giving us this opportunity.
Blueto… Read More
2018-04-11 12:33
Tonality8.6Build & Fit8.8Matchability8.9Value For Money8.58.7Our Score$198qdcDisclaimer: The qdc Neptune sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have to be re… Read More
2018-04-08 13:07
Tonality7.5Build Quality8Comfort & Seal7.5Matchability9Value For Money88Our Score£139.00HIfiheadphones UKWestone USDisclaimer: The Westone Wx sent to us for the purposes of this re… Read More
2018-04-06 13:04
8.3Our Score$27.99dodocoolDisclaimer: The dodocool DA156 was fully paid for and not a sample and does not have to be returned to the company. dodocool is in no way affiliated to Headfonics n… Read More
2018-04-04 13:21
Tonality8.5Build & Fit8.5Matchability8.3Value For Money8.58.5Our Score$499AdvancedDisclaimer: The Advanced Alpha sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have… Read More
2018-04-01 12:03
Part 2 of the CanJam Singapore 2018 report is all about headphones, DAPs and some of the people whom I spent a bit of time shooting the breeze with. We often have a pure focus on the gear bu… Read More
2018-03-30 12:41
This is the third CanJam event to be held in Singapore and our second time in attendance in a media capacity. This year we decided to go all in and grab a sponsorship slot because of the ama… Read More
2018-03-28 12:18
7.8Our Score$79.99XduooXduoo is an Asian electronics company that has created some fantastic mid-fi amps in the past.
This is my first experience with a Xduoo portable music player, so I was… Read More
2018-03-25 12:44
Tonality8.7Build & Fit8.5Matchability8.9Value For Money8.58.7Our ScoreSG$499Jomo AudioDisclaimer: The Jomo Haka sent to us for the purpose of this review is a sample and does not have to… Read More
2018-03-23 12:09
Tonality8.8Build & Fit9.2Matchability9Value For Money9.19Our ScoreStarting From €525Custom ArtDisclaimer: This Custom Art FIBAE 3 sample was sent to us for the purposes of this revi… Read More
2018-03-21 07:01
Tonality9Build & Functionality9Software8.9Matchability8.5Value For Money98.9Our Score$229HiBy MusicDisclaimer: This unit of the HiBy Music R3 is an engineering or prototype sample and co… Read More
2018-03-18 12:58
Tonality9.1Build & Fit9Matchability8.8Value For Money9.59.1Our Score$799MrSpeakersThe AEON line first launched with the closed back version last year has fast become a bit of a darling f… Read More
2018-03-16 13:14
Today, UBSOUND of Italy just launched their new MAGISTER ‘premium’ HD aluminum IEM worldwide. This to me actually looks loaded with potential in the entry-level range
For those h… Read More
2018-03-14 12:14
Tonality8.2Build & Fit8.6Matchability8.3Value For Money98.5Our Score$99iBassoThe iBasso IT01 is their new entry-level single dynamic driver IEM which will run alongside the previously re… Read More
2018-03-11 13:11
Tonality8.5Build & Functionality8.8Matchability8.4Value For Money98.7Our Score$399Pro-ject Audio SystemsThe Pre Box S2 Digital is part of the S2 line of micro-component products from Aus… Read More
2018-03-09 12:44
7.7Our Score$249AuneDisclaimer: The Aune X1s sent to us for the purpose of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned to Aune. Thank you for giving us this opportunity.
The Asi… Read More
2018-03-07 12:42
Tonality9Build & Functionality9Software7.5Matchability9Value For Money8.58.6Our ScoreDisclaimer: The Questyle QP2R was sent to us a loan sample from SCV Distribution and will be returned… Read More
2018-03-04 12:25
Tonality8Build & Functionality7.9Software8Matchability7.5Value For Money98.1Our Score$119HidizsThe AP60 II is a second generation entry-level media player from Hong Kong-based manufactur… Read More
2018-03-02 12:57
8.6Our Score$799 - $849Core PowerThe Core Power Tech Equi=Core 300 is what is known as a balanced power conditioner, weighs a ton and according to their loyal customers a bit of a game chang… Read More
2018-02-28 11:53
Tonality8.2Build & Fit8.6Matchability8.3Value For Money98.5Our Score$139.99FiiOI was lucky to have the privilege of being invited by FiiO for the launch of the F9 Pro back in Nov 2017 at… Read More
2018-02-25 12:51
8.2Our ScoreApprox $199HidizsI took a listen to the last DAP by Hidizs not too long ago, I enjoyed it well enough. Recently, they’d sent me a new DAC called the DH1000, which is equipp… Read More
2018-02-23 12:30
8.2Our Score$599, Dock $40Echobox AudioWhat seems like forever ago, in Hi-Fi years, Echobox lit up Indiegogo with their campaign for a new, interesting looking portable music player called t… Read More
2018-02-21 12:26
Tonality8.5Build Quality8.9Matchability8.5Value For Money8.68.6Our Score$240Astral AcousticsAstral Acoustics is now having a Chinese New Year Sale of up to 20% off for all IEM cables until M… Read More
2018-02-18 12:57
Tonality8.5Build Quality8.5Functionality9Matchability9Value For Money98.8Our Score$199iFi AudioThe iFi Nano iDSD Black Label is the first iFi Audio product I have officially reviewed for Hea… Read More
2018-02-16 13:20
7.6Our Score$299AstrotecRecently, Astrotec had sent me a small package containing their 150ohm/32ohm Lyra earbud. Considering I’ve always been “that earbud guy” and natural… Read More
2018-02-14 12:52
Tonality8.9Build Quality8.3Comfort & Fit8.8Matchability8.8Value For Money8.58.7Our Score$999Noble AudioThe Noble Audio Django is technically the successor to the older Noble Audio 6 and… Read More
2018-02-11 12:51
Tonality9.3Build & Fit9.5Matchability9.5Value For Money8.5Reader Rating0 Votes09.2Our Score$1599 Teak, $1899 BlackwoodZMF HeadphonesA few weeks ago, Zach at ZMF sent a big package to me… Read More
2018-02-09 12:00
8.4Our Score$169MassdropWith the launch of the HE4XX Massdrop is on an audiophile roll. Everyone in the audio enthusiast community knows it. Satisfying deals left and right, collectors getti… Read More
2018-02-07 12:53
Tonality8.5Build & Functionality8.6Software7.7Matchability8.3Value For Money98.4Our Score$199.99FiiOThe launch of the $199.99 X3 Mark III from FiiO in the last quarter of 2017 continues… Read More
2018-02-04 11:53
Tonality8.4Build & Fit8.3Matchability8Value For Money98.4Our Score$189.50BrainwavzThe B400 is the latest multi-driver IEM from Hong Kong-based manufacturers, Brainwavz. Given… Read More
2018-02-02 13:18
This article on DSD vs PCM was reproduced from the educational archives of Yuri’s Sample Rate Converter website with his kind permission. All copyright belongs to said w… Read More
2018-01-31 11:55
8.9Our Score$1399ZMF HeadhphonesWell, Zach over at ZMF has been super busy lately…hasn’t he? Not too long ago, ZMF had sent me a care package containing both the Eikon and the A… Read More
2018-01-28 12:46
Tonality9Build & Functionality8.7Software8.6Matchability9Value For Money98.9Our Score$369CayinMusicteck USAmazon USThe N5ii digital media player is the 3rd generation of the N-Series DAP… Read More
2018-01-26 13:17
This article on DSD vs PCM was reproduced from the educational archives of Yuri’s Sample Rate Converter website with his kind permission. All copyright belongs to said w… Read More
2018-01-24 12:39
Tonality9Build Quality9.5Comfort & Fit7.3Matchability8.5Value For Money98.7Our Score$990KennertonThe Kennerton Vali took me by surprise when it was first announced. I mean I know about K… Read More
2018-01-21 12:58
7Our Score$72.90PhiatonNoise Canceling IEM’s are all too common these days, but every now and then something nice comes along and surprises me with its usefulness.
Phiaton had recently… Read More
2018-01-19 12:44
This article on testing was reproduced from the educational archives of Yuri’s Sample Rate Converter website with his kind permissions. All copyright belongs to said web… Read More
2018-01-17 12:40
Tonality8.2Build & Fit8.5Matchability8.4Value For Money7.98.3Our Score$399FidueHybrids are a theme with Fidue and the A85 Virgo is no exception to that theme.
Our first Fidue review was… Read More
2018-01-14 12:33
Tonality8.5Build & Fit8.5Matchability8.9Value For Money88.5Our Score€950EarsonicsTruth be told I was not expecting the Earsonics ES-5 given the S-EM6 V2 was out in their Music line… Read More
2018-01-12 12:26
Tonality8.9Build & Functionality8.5Software8.8Matchability7.5Value For Money8.78.5Our Score£899Acoustic RsearchI first got the chance to hear the sleek beautiful Acoustic Research… Read More
2018-01-10 12:11
Tonality (OI Matched)8.7Tonality (OI Unmatched)7.4Build & Functionality8.2Software7.6Matchability7.9Value For Money8.58Our ScoreSRP $299; Tomtop Price $219.99ColorflyTomtop StoreThe Colo… Read More
2018-01-07 11:51
8Our Score$199iEASTI’m having a bit of a case of Deja Vu here. Audiocast and iEAST had sent me a package containing two audio steamers which included a budget model and a more expensiv… Read More
2018-01-05 10:38
This article on testing was reproduced from the educational archives of Yuri’s Sample Rate Converter website with his kind permissions. All copyright belongs to said web… Read More
2018-01-03 10:38
Tonality8.7Build & Functionality8.5Matchability8.4Value For Money8.58.5Our Score$149 upwardsPLUSSOUNDThe Exo Series BT cable is a new versatile detachable Bluetooth enabled cable release… Read More
2017-12-31 13:18
8.3Our Score$59.99Advanced2017 is swiftly coming to a close and it feels only natural that I would stumble across one of the better IEMs sub-$99 right now…go figure. The audio God&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-12-29 13:08
You hear this term jitter quite a lot in audiophile discussions, particularly with reference to digital audio conversions or DACs. Yuri ends the year with a more detailed explanation of what… Read More
2017-12-27 13:11
It is our annual end of year review and awards season for the gear we rated top for 2017. Exciting!
For us here at Headfonics it has been an incredibly successful year with some wonderful re… Read More
2017-12-24 11:59
Tonality9.8Build & Fit9.3Matchability9.5Value For Money8.49.3Our Score$6000HifimanThe Hifiman Susvara is a headphone that has been with me longer than any product before I decided to wri… Read More
2017-12-22 13:04
7.5Our Score$37AudiocastNot too long ago, I was sent a package that came with two devices inside of a neat, little and well-packaged box: an Audiocast M5 ($37) and an iEast Steamer Pro ($199… Read More
2017-12-20 13:02
Tonality9.6Build & Fit8.4Matchability9.4Value For Money8.59Our Score$2500StereoPravdaThe SPearphone SB-7 IEM from StereoPravda is, without doubt, the strangest and yet the most exci… Read More
2017-12-17 13:13
Tonality8.9Build & Functionality8.9Software8.5Matchability8.8Value For Money8.68.7Our Score$799CayinThe Cayin iDAP-6 is priced at $699 and is the last in the trilogy of their ‘i-se… Read More
2017-12-15 13:29
7.8Our Score$59.99MassdropMassdrop has been offering us some sweet deals all year round. This time, I will be taking a gander at their collaboration with NuForce to produce the EDC (Every Da… Read More
2017-12-13 12:56
Tonality9.2Build & Functionality9.5Software9Matchability8.8Value For Money9.69.2Our Score$649HiBy MusicDisclaimer: The HiBy Music R6 sent to us uses the domestic market firmware. Some fe… Read More
2017-12-10 12:40
Tonality8.7Build & Fit8.8Matchability9Value For Money98.9Our ScoreFrom 475 EURCustom ArtThere were a few IEMs that caught my “ear” at CanJam Singapore 2017 at relatively affo… Read More
2017-12-08 13:10
7.8Our Score$279.99MassdropI was always a Speakerphile in my younger days. I recall coming home from school and turning on my Pioneer towers that my grandpa gave me and upsetting the neighbo… Read More
2017-12-06 12:43
Tonality9.5Build & Fit9.5Matchability9.7Value For Money8.59.3Our Score$2699Unique MelodyMusicteck (US)Unique Melody has been extremely proactive in the last 12-18 months with a re-tuned… Read More
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