2022-06-04 08:11
Our review today is a look back at the Audio-Technica ATH-ADX5000 launched in 2019 and still the company’s flagship open-back headphones priced at $1999. Disclaimer: This is a reviewer… Read More
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2022-06-03 09:54
The following is an in-depth review of the Hilidac Audirect Beam 3 Plus which is a dongle-type DSD512 capable portable DAC and balanced headphone amplifier. It is priced at $189.99 Dis… Read More
2022-06-01 10:05
This is a review of the ddHiFi TC44C which is a dongle-type balanced portable DAC and amplifier capable of up to 120mW of output power. It is priced at $119. Disclaimer: This is a sample tha… Read More
2022-05-29 10:22
In our Topping DX5 review today we explore the company’s latest desktop MQA and wireless capable dual DAC and balanced headphone amplifier. It is priced at $449. Disclaimer: This is a… Read More
2022-05-28 10:25
Our review today is on JH Audio Sharona which is a flagship 16 BA driver CIEM featuring RAU Quad Supertweeters. Pricing starts from $2299. Disclaimer: The JH Audio Sharona was sent to us as… Read More
2022-05-27 10:07
Our review today covers the new Shanling UA5 which is the company’s flagship dongle-type portable DAC and headphone amplifier. It is priced at $235. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent t… Read More
2022-05-25 10:03
In our review today we look at the new Earsonics ONYX which is a hybrid single dynamic and triple BA in-ear monitor. It is priced at €590. Disclaimer: This is a sample that was sent to… Read More
2022-05-22 23:47
This is a review of the 7Hz Eternal which is a new 14.5mm dynamic driver IEM launched in celebration of the company’s 10-year anniversary. It is priced at $249. Disclaimer: This sample… Read More
2022-05-21 09:56
This is an in-depth review of the new Topping DX3 Pro+ which is an affordable desktop integrated DAC and headphone amplifier. It is priced at $199. Disclaimer: This is a sample unit that was… Read More
2022-05-20 01:39
This is a review of the Loxjie D40 which is an integrated dual DAC, MQA decoder, and 1.4W capable headphone amplifier. It is priced at $429.99. Disclaimer: This unit sent to us is a sample i… Read More
2022-05-18 11:32
This is a review of the TempoTec Sonata E35 which is a dual DAC dongle capable of up to DSD256 and 80mW of output power. It is priced at $69.90. Disclaimer: The TempoTec Sonata E35 sent to u… Read More
2022-05-16 03:16
This review covers the Astell&Kern USB-C Dual DAC Cable (PEE51), a dongle DAC/amp capable of supporting up to DSD256 and 32bit/384kHz playback. It is priced at $149. Disclaimer: This was… Read More
2022-05-14 10:59
For our review today, we have a comparison of the FiiO K9 Pro ESS and the K5 Pro ESS, 2 of FiiO’s best desktop DAC and headphone amplifiers. Disclaimer: Both units sent to us are sampl… Read More
2022-05-13 10:18
Today we review the Gustard X18, which is a compact MQA-capable desktop DAC using the flagship ESS Sabre ES9038PRO chipset. It is priced at $749. Disclaimer: The Gustard X18 DAC was sent to… Read More
2022-05-11 10:15
Today’s review is an in-depth look at the Austrian Audio Hi-X60 closed-back reference headphones for studio professionals. They are priced at $420. Disclaimer: The Austrian Audio Hi-X6… Read More
2022-05-08 10:29
This review covers the new and beautifully designed Meze Audio Advar which is a single 10.2 mm dynamic driver universal IEM. It is priced at $699. Disclaimer: The Meze Audio Advar sent to us… Read More
2022-05-07 10:34
This review covers the new Drop + HIFIMAN HE-R7DX full-sized closed-back 50mm dynamic driver headphones. It is currently priced at just $99 with an SRP of $149. Disclaimer: The Drop + HIFIMA… Read More
2022-05-06 10:31
This review covers the new Ferrum ERCO integrated ES9028PRO DAC and balanced 6.1W capable headphone amplifier. It is priced at €2395. Disclaimer: The Ferrum ERCO sent to us is a sample… Read More
2022-05-04 10:22
This review features the new Tanchjim Ola which is an entry-level single DMT4 architecture dynamic driver in-ear monitor. It is priced at $39.99. Disclaimer: The Tanchjim Ola was sent to us… Read More
2022-05-01 10:41
This review features the new final UX3000 hybrid ANC wireless headphones featuring BT aptX low latency and multipoint connectivity. It is priced at £119.00 Disclaimer: The final UX3000… Read More
2022-04-30 10:40
This review covers the new Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless which features ANC, an IPX4 rating, and up to 24 hours of battery life. It is priced at $129.95. Disclaimer: The Sennheiser CX Plu… Read More
2022-04-29 10:38
This review features the new iFi Audio ZEN One Signature which is a balanced DAC offering hi-res wired and wireless decoding. It is priced at $349. Disclaimer: The iFi Audio ZEN One Signatur… Read More
2022-04-27 09:22
Today’s review covers the new $949 iBasso DX240 DAP including the AMP1 MKIII card and the optional AMP8 MKII amplification card. The AMP8 MKII is sold separately for $219. Discla… Read More
2022-04-24 11:37
This review covers the PLUSSOUND Silver+ aftermarket IEM cable which features a new 24AWG coaxial type Litz UP-OCC silver wire. It is priced at $1499.99. Disclaimer: The PLUSSOUND Silver+ ca… Read More
2022-04-23 10:29
This review covers the new SMSL SH-6 which is an affordable desktop solid-state headphone amplifier capable of up to 2.6W of output power. It is priced at $119.99. Disclaimer: The SMSL SH-6… Read More
2022-04-22 10:32
Our review today covers the new Hidizs Mermaid MM2 IEM which uses a hybrid Magneto-static and dynamic driver configuration. It is priced at $79. Disclaimer: The Hidizs Mermaid MM2 sent to us… Read More
2022-04-20 10:33
We review the new Unique Melody MEXT which is a hybrid 6 driver custom IEM featuring Coil Bone Conduction technology. It is priced at $1399. Disclaimer: The Unique Melody MEXT that was sent… Read More
2022-04-17 10:40
In today’s review, we look at the Mark Levinson No. 5909 Headphones which use a closed-back wireless design with ANC. They are priced at $999. Disclaimer: The Mark Levinson No. 5909 He… Read More
2022-04-16 10:34
Today’s review covers the FiiO M11 Plus ESS which features a dual ES9068AS DAC design, MQA capability, and THX-AAA 78 amplification. It is priced at $699.99. Disclaimer: The FiiO M11 P… Read More
2022-04-15 10:26
Today’s review covers the SMSL SU-6 desktop ES9038Q2M DAC featuring Bluetooth 5.0 LDAC and up to DSD512 decoding. It is priced at $169.99. Disclaimer: The SMSL SU-6 DAC sent to us is a… Read More
2022-04-13 10:11
In today’s review, we look at the new Kinera Imperial URD which is a new multi-driver electrostatic hybrid universal IEM. It is priced at $650. Disclaimer: The Kinera Imperial URD was… Read More
2022-04-10 10:49
Our review today covers the new Astrotec Phoenix 6 flagship IEM featuring a single dynamic, BA, and a quad electrostatic driver design. It is priced at $1559. Disclaimer: The Astrotec Phoeni… Read More
2022-04-09 10:51
In today’s review, we look at the HIFIMAN Arya Stealth Magnet Version. This is a revised edition of the original planar headphones featuring a new stealth magnet design. It is priced a… Read More
2022-04-08 10:33
Our review today covers the new Hilidac Audirect Beam 3 PRO which is an MQA and PCM 32BIT/768kHz capable portable dongle-style amp and DAC. It is priced at $149.99 Disclaimer: The Hilidac Au… Read More
2022-04-06 10:43
The Softears Volume is the company’s most affordable universal IEM to date featuring a hybrid single 10mm DD and dual BA. It is priced at $299. Disclaimer: The Softears Volume sent to… Read More
2022-04-03 10:42
The final ZE3000 is the Japanese firm’s latest true wireless system featuring BT5.2, aptX, and up to 35 hours of battery life. It is priced at £119. Disclaimer: The final ZE3000… Read More
2022-04-02 10:42
The Earmen Colibri is a high-end battery-powered dongle featuring an ES9281PRO DAC and up to 516mW of output power. It is priced at $333. Disclaimer: The EarMen Colibri sent to us is a sampl… Read More
2022-04-01 10:36
The Lypertek PurePlay Z5 is the company’s latest flagship TWS featuring hybrid ANC, IPX4, and up to 35 hours of battery life. It is priced at £118.99 Disclaimer: The Lypertek Pur… Read More
2022-03-30 10:49
The Swan Song Audio Mini Black is a high-end portable headphone amplifier and DAC capable of up to 1.75 watts into 8 ohms. It is priced at $1600. Disclaimer: The Swan Song Audio Mini Black i… Read More
2022-03-27 10:44
The Lime Ears Anima is the company’s latest flagship 13 driver ‘tribrid’, dynamic, BA, and electrostatic driver in-ear monitor. It is priced at €3400. Disclaimer: The… Read More
2022-03-26 10:55
The FiiO K9 Pro ESS is the Sabre DAC version of the company’s flagship desktop integrated headphones amp and decoder. It is priced at $699.99. Disclaimer: The FiiO K9 Pro ESS sent to u… Read More
2022-03-25 10:51
The HIFIMAN Edition XS is an update of the popular Edition X headphones with an NsD diaphragm and stealth magnets. It is priced at $499. Disclaimer: The HIFIMAN Edition XS was sent to us as… Read More
2022-03-23 11:00
The FiiO x Jade Audio JD3 is an extremely affordable stainless steel in-ear monitor with a single 9.2mm dynamic driver. It is priced at just $15.19. Disclaimer: The FiiO x Jade Audio JD3 sen… Read More
2022-03-20 10:52
The Earfun Free Pro 2 is the 2nd-gen of this popular affordable TWS series with ANC, IPX5, and up to 30 hours of battery life. It is priced at $79.99 Disclaimer: The EarFun Free Pro 2 sent t… Read More
2022-03-19 10:54
The FiiO x Jade Audio JH3 is a new entry-level hybrid single 13.6mm dynamic and dual BA driver universal IEM. It is priced at $59.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO x Jade Audio JH3 sent to us is a sam… Read More
2022-03-18 10:46
The Shanling ME800 is the company’s latest flagship universal IEM with a double dynamic and quad BA driver configuration. It is priced at $779. Disclaimer: The Shanling ME800 sent to u… Read More
2022-03-16 09:36
The Feliks Audio Envy is a flagship Class A tube headphone amplifier with pre-amp capabilities and up to 8W of output power. It is priced from €6499. Disclaimer: The Feliks Audio Envy w… Read More
2022-03-13 10:40
The Stax SR-L700MK2 is a new-generation SR-Lambda series open-back electrostatic headphone with detachable cables. It is priced at $1649.00 Disclaimer: The Stax SR-L700MK2 sent to us is a sa… Read More
2022-03-12 10:39
The Shanling EM5 is an all-in-one desktop DAC, amplifier, and streaming device designed for headphones and IEM users. It is priced at $849. Disclaimer: The Shanling EM5 sent to us is a sampl… Read More
2022-03-11 10:41
The 1Custom FX is a new entry-level single dynamic driver universal in-ear monitor exclusively sold through Jaben. It is priced at $99. Disclaimer: The 1Custom FX sent to us is a sample in e… Read More
2022-03-09 10:38
The AiAiAi TMA-2 Move Wireless is a wireless edition of their classic modular TMA closed-back dynamic driver headphone series. It is priced at $230. Disclaimer: The Aiaiai TMA-2 Move Wireles… Read More
2022-03-06 10:47
The 1Custom XR is a new dip switch capable eight balanced armature driver universal in-ear monitor with 3 unique tuning modes. It is priced at $559.00. Disclaimer: The 1Custom XR sent… Read More
2022-03-05 10:39
The iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon is a portable Burr-Brown DAC and 1W capable headphone amplifier with LDAC Bluetooth capability. It is priced at $599. Disclaimer: The iFi Audio xDSD Gryphon sent t… Read More
2022-03-04 10:46
The Effect Audio Chiron is the new flagship 8-wire 26AWG hybrid element cable of the company’s classic Hall of Fame series. It is priced at $2999. Disclaimer: The Effect Audio Chiron w… Read More
2022-03-02 10:29
The Custom Art Go One is a single 6mm graphene dynamic driver IEM that can operate in both wired or wireless mode. It is priced at €350.00 Disclaimer: The Custom Art Go One sent to us i… Read More
2022-02-27 10:50
The Khadas Tea is a slimline portable amp and DAC that fits discreetly on the back of your iPhone or Android device. It is priced at $199.99. Disclaimer: The Khadas Tea sent to us is a sampl… Read More
2022-02-26 10:41
The FiiO K5PRO ESS is a compact desktop DAC & headphone amplifier featuring a new ESS9038Q2M DAC and up to 1.5W of output power. It is priced at $209.99. Disclaimer: The FiiO K5PRO ESS s… Read More
2022-02-25 10:46
The SMSL M500 MKII is an ES9038PRO equipped DAC and headphone desktop amplifier offering up to 1W of output power. It is priced at $439.99 Disclaimer: The SMSL M500 MKII sent to us for this… Read More
2022-02-23 10:37
The Meze Audio Liric is the company’s debut high-end closed-back headphones using Rinaro’s Isodynamic hybrid array drivers. It is priced at $2000. Disclaimer: The Meze Audio Liri… Read More
2022-02-20 10:45
The HiBy FC5 is a balanced portable amp/DAC dongle featuring MQA 8X, and up to DSD128 decoding with 125mW of output power. It is priced at $159. Disclaimer: The HiBy FC5 was sent to us as a… Read More
2022-02-19 10:48
The FiiO UTWS5 is the company’s flagship TWS featuring Bluetooth 5.2, wireless charging, and 24BIT/96kHz decoding. It is priced at $129.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO UTWS5 sent to us is a sa… Read More
2022-02-18 10:48
The Vision Ears Phönix is the company’s flagship universal in-ear monitor featuring a 13 balanced armature driver design. It is priced at €3500. Disclaimer: The Vision… Read More
2022-02-16 10:54
The Sendy Audio Apollo is a new open-back full-size woody headphone using a 63mm planar magnetic driver. It is priced at $499. Disclaimer: The Sendy Audio Apollo sent to us is a sample… Read More
2022-02-13 10:39
The Shanling M9 is the company’s flagship DAP featuring a dual AK4499EQ DAC, Android 10, and up to 920mW of output power. It is priced at $2799. Disclaimer: The Shanling M9 sent to us… Read More
2022-02-12 10:38
The Libratone AIR+ 2 is a 2nd gen TWS featuring hybrid ANC, Bluetooth 5.2 with app integration, and up to aptX decoding. It is priced at $229. Disclaimer: The Libratone AIR+ 2 sent to us is… Read More
2022-02-11 10:48
The following list contains our Top Reader-Voted Custom IEMs as ranked by the reader. Each ranking position is drawn from a review’s Reader’s Score and applies only to all review… Read More
2022-02-09 10:45
The Hidizs AP80 Pro-X is the latest generation of the company’s long-running micro DAP series featuring a new dual ESS9219C DAC. It is priced at $189. Disclaimer: The Hidizs AP80 Pro-X… Read More
2022-02-06 10:46
The Thinksound ov21 is a new circumaural closed-back 45mm dynamic driver headphone finished with walnut wood cups. They are priced at $399.99 Disclaimer: The Thinksound ov21 sent to us is a… Read More
2022-02-05 10:49
The Magnepan LRS is a set of affordable full-range quasi-ribbon speakers designed to give you a taste of their higher series models. They are priced at $649.99. Disclaimer: The Magnepan LRS… Read More
2022-02-04 10:50
The Softears Cerberus is a co-flagship hybrid single dynamic, quad BA, and dual electrostatic driver universal IEM. It is priced at $2099.99 Disclaimer: The Softears Cerberus sent to us is a… Read More
2022-02-02 10:38
The Chord Electronics Mojo 2 is a 2nd gen portable amp and DAC featuring up to 32BIT/768kHz decoding and 600mW of power. It is priced at £449. Disclaimer: The Chord Electronics Mojo 2… Read More
2022-01-30 10:48
The BQEYZ Autumn is a single 13mm Dynamic Driver IEM with a dual cavity acoustic chamber and magnetic tuners. It is priced at $186.75 Disclaimer: The BQEYZ Autumn was sent to us as a sample… Read More
2022-01-29 10:56
The FiiO BTA30 Pro is a high-fidelity Bluetooth receiver featuring an ES9038Q2M DAC and LDAC decoding capability. It is priced at $119.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO BTA30 Pro sent to us… Read More
2022-01-28 10:46
The HIFIMAN Shangri-La Jr Amplifier is the hybrid solid-state and 6SN7 tube electrostatic companion to the Jr Headphones. It is priced at $5000. Disclaimer: The HIFIMAN Shangri-La Jr amplifi… Read More
2022-01-26 10:45
The Fearless Barcelona is a dual driver hybrid universal IEM featuring a single dynamic and single balanced armature driver. It is priced at $118. Disclaimer: The Fearless Audio Barcelona se… Read More
2022-01-23 10:46
The Drop + Sennheiser HD 8XX has a revised tuning from the original flagship HD800s open-back dynamic driver headphones. It is priced at $1100. Disclaimer: The Drop + Sennheiser HD 8XX was s… Read More
2022-01-22 10:45
The FiiO FH9 is the flagship universal IEM from the company’s hybrid range featuring a 13.6mm dynamic driver and 6 BA. It is priced at $599.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO FH9 sent to us is a… Read More
2022-01-21 10:51
The Softears RS10 is a co-flagship 10 balanced armature driver reference series universal IEM with a 5-way crossover. It is priced at $2099. Disclaimer: The Softears RS10 sent to us is a sam… Read More
2022-01-19 10:46
The FiiO M17 is the company’s flagship DAP featuring a dual ES9038PRO DAC, Android 10, and up to 3W of output power. It is priced at $1799. Disclaimer: The FiiO M17 sent to us is a sam… Read More
2022-01-16 10:44
The Cayin RU6 is the first-ever 24BIT discreet R-2R implemented dongle-type portable DAC and headphone amplifier. It is priced at $249. Disclaimer: The Cayin RU6 sent to us is a sample in ex… Read More
2022-01-15 10:49
The Moondrop Nekocake is a feature-rich entry-level TWS offering active noise canceling, Bluetooth 5.0, and a new companion app. It is priced at $42.99 Disclaimer: The Moondrop Nekocake sent… Read More
2022-01-14 10:45
The Little Dot MK III SE is a fully balanced hybrid tube headphone amplifier offering up to 2.5W of output power. It is priced at $454.99 Disclaimer: The Little Dot MK III SE sent to us is a… Read More
2022-01-12 10:52
The iBasso DC05 is a portable dongle featuring a dual ES9219C implementation, MQA 16X, and up to 140mW of output power. It is priced at $69. Disclaimer: The iBasso DC05 was sent to us as a s… Read More
2022-01-09 11:45
The Dethonray Tender 1 is the boutique company’s debut 10mm planar magnetic driver universal in-ear monitor. It is priced at $639.00. Disclaimer: The Dethonray Tender 1 sent to us is a… Read More
2022-01-08 10:54
The Klipsch T5 II True Wireless ANC is a single dynamic driver IP67-rated TWS featuring aptX decoding and up to 32 hours battery life. It is priced at $149. Disclaimer: The Klipsch T5 II Tru… Read More
2022-01-07 10:50
The Fearless Provence is a new triple hybrid single 10mm dynamic and dual BA driver universal IEM. It is priced at $138.00 Disclaimer: The Fearless Audio Provence sent to us is a sample in e… Read More
2022-01-05 10:58
The Flare Audio E-Prototype is a single 10mm dynamic driver universal IEM featuring USQ technology and a 3D printed design. It is priced at $344. Disclaimer: The Flare Audio E-Prototype sent… Read More
2022-01-02 10:49
The xDuoo TA-26 is a high-powered desktop headphone tube amplifier with a dual 6N8P pre-amp and 6N5P buffer. It is priced at $319. Disclaimer: The xDuoo TA-26 sent to us is a sample in excha… Read More
2022-01-01 10:51
The Astral Acoustics Reference Silver is a 4-wire 23.5AWG Type 6 Litz 5n Silver aftermarket IEM cable made in Hong Kong. It is priced at $750. Disclaimer: The Astral Acoustics Reference Silv… Read More
2021-12-31 10:44
The Ambient Dynamics AD-006 “Lyndale” is a debut 10mm dynamic and balanced armature driver hybrid universal IEM. It is priced at $199 SRP but currently at $149. Disclaimer: The A… Read More
2021-12-29 11:07
The Tanchjim HANA 2021 is a new update of the popular IEM featuring a 3rd gen DMT dynamic driver and a retuned sound. It is priced at $179.99. Disclaimer: The Tanchjim HANA 2021 was sent to… Read More
2021-12-27 10:10
The Edifier NeoBuds Pro is an LDAC capable dual-driver TWS with active noise canceling and up to 24 hours of battery life. It is priced at $129.99. Disclaimer: The Edifier NeoBuds Pro sent t… Read More
2021-12-26 10:55
Our Top Gear 2021 Awards is our highest scoring gear reviewed for the calendar year on Headfonics. This is a tradition that we have been proudly running since 2012–2020 and as with eve… Read More
2021-12-25 11:01
The Effect Audio Axiom is a triple driver hybrid IEM with an innovative MU system to vary the tuning and connector options. It is priced at $1499. Disclaimer: The Effect Audio Axiom was sent… Read More
2021-12-24 09:04
It’s time for our 2021 Bang For Buck Awards, a feature we started in 2018 and continued in 2019, and 2020 to recognize the products that we believe to offer an excellent level of value… Read More
2021-12-23 10:59
The Ferrum OOR is a balanced headphone amplifier capable of 8W into 60Ω balanced. It is priced at $1995 with the HYPSOS PSU priced at $1195. Disclaimer: The Ferrum OOR sent to us is a… Read More
2021-12-22 11:05
The FiiO KA3 is a new dongle-type balanced portable amp and DAC offering DSD512 decoding and up to 240mW of power. It is priced at $89.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO KA3 sent to us is a sample in e… Read More
2021-12-21 18:37
The iFi Audio hip-dac2 is a 2nd-gen portable DAC and amp featuring a new 16-core XMOS chip, MQA, and up to 400mW@32Ω. It is priced at $189. Disclaimer: The iFi Audio hip-dac2 sent to u… Read More
2021-12-17 20:11
The Vision Ears EXT is a TOTL hybrid universal IEM featuring a dual dynamic driver and a quad electrostatic driver combo. It is priced at €2650. Disclaimer: The Vision Ears EXT sent to… Read More
2021-12-15 10:52
The Austrian Audio Hi-X15 & Hi-X25BT (Bluetooth) are two competitively priced ‘high excursion’ 44mm dynamic driver closed-back headphones. They are priced at $119 & $179… Read More
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