2021-01-16 11:12
The FiiO UTWS3 is a detachable BT amplifier and dongle for your existing earphones in the style of a TWS with BT5.0, aptX, and up to 30 hours of battery life. It is priced at $79.99 Disclaim… Read More
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2021-01-15 11:32
The Shozy Black Hole is a unique semi-open universal single 10mm dynamic driver IEM designed in collaboration with KOOK™ Electro-Acoustic Engineering Lab. It is priced at $799. D… Read More
2021-01-13 11:02
The iBasso IT07 is the company’s flagship universal monitor featuring a single dynamic driver and 6 BA driver configuration. It is priced at $899. Disclaimer: The iBasso IT07 was sent… Read More
2021-01-10 12:30
The qdc Dmagic 3D is a triple dynamic driver IEM using a 10mm dual dynamic driver and a single 8mm dynamic driver. It is priced at $1315.00. Disclaimer: The qdc Dmagic 3D sent to us is a sam… Read More
2021-01-09 11:04
The 1MORE PistonBuds is an affordable TWS featuring a 7mm dynamic driver, IPX4, and up to 20 hours of battery life. It is priced at $49.99 Disclaimer: The 1MORE PistonBuds sent to us is a sa… Read More
2021-01-08 11:01
The NF Audio NM2+ is an affordable universal IEM featuring a dual-cavity dynamic driver dual design and 5-axis CNC technology. It is priced at $169. Disclaimer: The NF Audio NM2+ sent to us… Read More
2021-01-06 11:05
The NICEHCK NX7 MK3 is a 7 driver tribrid driver universal IEM consisting of 2 dynamic, 4BA, and a single piezoelectric driver. It is priced at $135. Disclaimer: The NICEHCK NX7 MK3 sent to… Read More
2021-01-03 12:05
The FiiO Q5s Type-C is a portable DAC and amp featuring a detachable THX AAA AM3D amp card, dual AK4493EQ, and Bluetooth. It is priced at $399.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO Q5s Type-C sent t… Read More
2021-01-02 11:15
The COUMI ANC-860 is a 12.5mm single dynamic driver TWS featuring ANC, IPX7, and up to 41 hours of battery life. It is priced at $59.99 Disclaimer: The COUMI ANC-860 sent to us is a sample i… Read More
2021-01-01 11:14
The Final EVA2020 is a single dynamic driver TWS collaboration between Khara’s Evangelion and Final featuring aptX decoding and up to 65 hours of battery life. It is priced at £1… Read More
2020-12-30 11:09
The Campfire Audio Dorado 2020 is an update on the original universal IEM consisting of a dual-driver 10mm dynamic driver and single BA. It is priced at $1099. Disclaimer: The Campfire Audio… Read More
2020-12-27 11:11
Our Top Gear 2020 Awards is the ‘best of the best’ reviewed for the calendar year on Headfonics. This is a tradition that we have been proudly running since 2012–2019 and a… Read More
2020-12-26 11:08
The Panasonic RZ-S500W is an active noise canceling capable TWS featuring touch control, app integration, and BT5.0 It is priced at $179.99 Disclaimer: The Panasonic RZ-S500W was sent to us… Read More
2020-12-25 11:02
It’s time for our 2020 Bang For Buck Awards, a feature we started in 2018 and continued in 2019 to recognize what we believe is a lot of value for the price. Of course, ‘Bang For… Read More
2020-12-23 11:15
The Empire Ears Hero is a hybrid single W9+ subwoofer, triple BA universal IEM design using a 4-ways synX crossover network. It is priced at $1349. Disclaimer: The Empire Ears Hero was sent… Read More
2020-12-20 11:15
The HiBy R6 2020 is an updated version of the original 2017 R6 featuring the styling of the flagship R8, Android 9, and Snapdragon 660 capability. It is priced at $799. Disclaimer: The HiBy… Read More
2020-12-19 11:20
The ULTRASONE Panther is a compact portable headphone amplifier and DAC with native DSD256 decoding and up to 950mW of power. It is priced at $549.99 Disclaimer: This ULTRASONE Panther is a… Read More
2020-12-18 11:09
The PW Audio Monile is a mixed 26AWG ultra-purity copper and 25.5AWG super-purity silver 4-core aftermarket IEM cable. It is priced at $551.99 Disclaimer: The PW Audio Monile was sent to us… Read More
2020-12-17 10:36
The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a 44mm dynamic driver circumaural headphone designed for studio monitoring and Made in Austria. It is priced at $329.99 Disclaimer: The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 sen… Read More
2020-12-15 16:49
The MMR Gae Bolg is a new high-end 5 balanced armature universal monitor featuring a high impact design steeped in Celtic mythology. It is priced at $1199. Disclaimer: The MMR Gae Bolg sent… Read More
2020-12-13 11:01
The Little Dot LD H1 is a tube-transistor hybrid, fully balanced desktop headphone amplifier capable of up to 3.5W of output power. It is priced at $1399. Disclaimer: The Little Dot LD H1 se… Read More
2020-12-12 11:02
The Astrotec S80 Plus is an entry-level TWS featuring a beryllium driver, BT5.0, aptX, and a total of 25 hours of playback time. They are priced at $59.00 Disclaimer: The Astrotec S80 Plus s… Read More
2020-12-11 11:02
The Little Dot Cu KIS is the company’s flagship universal IEM featuring twin 10mm dynamic drivers and a dual balanced armature design. It is priced at $729.99. Disclaimer: The Little D… Read More
2020-12-09 11:02
The Lime Ears Pneuma is a new flagship hybrid 5-driver universal or custom IEM using a switchable subwoofer titanium dynamic driver. It is priced at €1800. Disclaimer: The Lime Ears Pne… Read More
2020-12-06 11:01
The 64 Audio Nio is a hybrid universal-fit earphone featuring a 9mm dynamic driver and 8 balanced armature drivers showcasing their leading technology including tia, LID, and apex. It is pri… Read More
2020-12-05 10:58
The Shanling MW200 is a detachable Bluetooth receiver with a neck brace design capable of aptX HD and LDAC decoding. It is priced at $119. Disclaimer: The Shanling MW200 sent to us is a samp… Read More
2020-12-04 10:41
The Grado GT220 is the company’s debut TWS featuring BT5.0, 36 hours of battery life, and aptX decoding capability. It is priced at $259. Disclaimer: The Grado GT220 was sent to us in… Read More
2020-12-02 11:24
The Campfire Audio Vega 2020 is a revised edition of the original single dynamic driver universal Vega monitor released in 2016. It is priced at $899. Disclaimer: The Campfire Audio Vega 202… Read More
2020-11-30 11:10
The FiiO BTA30 is a transportable compact USB-powered Bluetooth transceiver featuring an AK4490 DAC, BT5.0, and LDAC. It is priced at $89.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO BTA30 sent to us is a sample… Read More
2020-11-29 11:10
The Shanling M8 is a flagship digital audio player featuring a dual AKM AK4499EQ DAC, up to 840mW of power, and interchangeable headphone sockets. It is priced at $1659. Disclaimer: The Shan… Read More
2020-11-28 11:13
The SMSL SH-9 is a THX AAA-888 balanced headphone amplifier featuring 2 mono amplification blocks capable of up to 3W into a 32Ω load. It is priced at $289.99 Disclaimer: The SMSL SH-9… Read More
2020-11-27 11:07
The iFi Audio NEO iDSD is a new compact integrated headphone amplifier and DAC with MQA and Bluetooth LDAC capability. It is priced at $699.99 Disclaimer: The iFi Audio NEO iDSD sent to us f… Read More
2020-11-25 10:51
It is time again for our annual Black Friday and Cyber Monday or Cyber Weekend deals roundup in the world of desktop and portable audio for 2020. Last year’s Black Friday and Cyb… Read More
2020-11-22 11:08
The Cayin N3Pro DAP is a fresh budget-friendly spin on the original flagship N8’s groundbreaking use of tubes inside a digital media player. It is priced at $479. Disclaimer: The… Read More
2020-11-21 11:12
The Dan Clark Audio Ether 2 System is a series of specially designed protein leather and suede pads that alter the performance of the main headphones. They are priced at $179.98 for all of t… Read More
2020-11-20 11:01
The Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas is a closed-back dynamic driver flagship headphone using the company’s patented S-LogicEX® technology. It is priced at $3499.99. Disclaimer: This U… Read More
2020-11-18 11:02
The Feliks Audio Euforia 20th Anniversary Edition is a refined and upgraded version of the original to celebrate Feliks Audio’s 20th year in business. It is priced at $3499. Disclaimer… Read More
2020-11-15 11:16
The HEDD Audio HEDDphone is a debut full-range Air Motion Transformer open-back circumaural headphone offering a world-class performance. It is priced at $1899. Disclaimer: The HEDD Audio HE… Read More
2020-11-14 11:47
The Little Dot Cu Cen is a dual driver universal IEM featuring a soft-frame encapsulation coaxial 8mm diaphragm and a single balanced armature. It is priced at $529.99 Disclaimer: The Little… Read More
2020-11-13 10:59
The HiFiMan TWS800 is a topology diaphragm single dynamic diver TWS featuring IPX4 and up to 35 hours battery life. It is priced at $299. Disclaimer: The Hifiman TWS800 sent to us is a sampl… Read More
2020-11-11 11:12
The Cat Ear Mia is a debut entry-level 8mm PET single diaphragm, dynamic driver, universal bullet design IEM. It is currently priced at $99.99. Disclaimer: The Cat Ear Mia sent to us is a sa… Read More
2020-11-08 11:03
The Little Dot Cu Wyn is a hybrid driver walnut-enclosed universal IEM featuring a single 5-layer 8mm dynamic and a BA driver. It is priced at $159.99. Disclaimer: The Little Dot Cu Wyn sent… Read More
2020-11-07 11:03
The Oriolus Traillii is a flagship hybrid 12 driver universal IEM featuring 4 Sonion electrostatic drivers and 8 balanced armature drivers. It is priced at $5999. Disclaimer: The Oriolus Tra… Read More
2020-11-06 11:05
The Andover Audio PM-50 is an open-back compact circumaural planar magnetic headphone with a stylish walnut cup enclosure. It is priced at $499. Disclaimer: The Andover Audio PM-50 sent to u… Read More
2020-11-04 10:31
The Rock It Sounds R-50 is a dual balanced armature driver universal IEM and a 2nd gen of the original from 2010. It is priced at $119.99. Disclaimer: The Rock It Sounds R-50 was sent to us… Read More
2020-11-01 10:57
The Violectric DHA V590 is a new flagship integrated preamp, headphone amplifier, and DAC with 32BIT resampler and up to 5 Watt into a 50Ω load. It is priced at $3499.95. Disclaimer: T… Read More
2020-10-31 11:11
The Earmen Sparrow is a miniature USB DAC, preamp, and headphone amp featuring an ES9281PRO and offering MQA compatibility. It is priced at $199. Disclaimer: The Earmen Sparrow sent to us is… Read More
2020-10-30 11:03
The FiiO Q3 is a portable THX balanced DAC/amplifier using an AK4462 DAC with DSD512 native decoding and up to 300mW output power. It is priced at $149.99. Disclaimer: The FiiO Q3 sent to us… Read More
2020-10-28 12:07
The Luxury & Precision P6 is a high-end digital media player featuring a fully discreet R2R DAC implementation with Bluetooth connectivity. It is priced at $2999. Disclaimer: The Luxury… Read More
2020-10-25 11:17
The iFi Audio ZEN CAN is a compact balanced-capable desktop headphone amplifier capable of up to 1.6W into a 32Ω load. It is priced at $169. Disclaimer: The iFi Audio ZEN CAN sent to u… Read More
2020-10-24 11:05
The iBasso CF01 is a unique True Wireless System that turns any MMCX IEM into a wireless-capable monitor with aptX and 24.5 hours of battery life. It is priced at $149. Disclaimer: The iBass… Read More
2020-10-23 11:05
The Meze Rai Solo is a single 9.9mm UPM dynamic driver universal monitor finished in an MMCX-terminated sintered steel shell. It is priced at $249. Disclaimer: The Meze Rai Solo sent to us f… Read More
2020-10-21 11:09
The Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 is the latest generation of the classic 5 balanced armature driver universal IEM launched in 2016. It is priced at $1099. Disclaimer: The Campfire Audio And… Read More
2020-10-18 11:38
The Hidizs S9 is a dongle-type balanced and single-ended capable DAC and amplifier capable of up to DSD512 and PCM 32BIT/768kHz decoding. It is priced at $109. Disclaimer: The Hidizs S9 sent… Read More
2020-10-17 12:19
The Audiofly AFT2 is a 6mm single dynamic driver TWS with Bluetooth 5.0, aptX, and up to 35 hours of total battery life. It is priced at $129.99 Disclaimer: The Audiofly AFT2 sent to u… Read More
2020-10-16 11:05
The HiBy R2 is an entry-level DAP featuring a Linux OS, bitperfect decoding, MQA, and an ES9218 DAC capable of up to 32BIT/384kHz and DSD128 decoding. It is priced at $89.99 Disclaimer: The… Read More
2020-10-14 11:06
The NuPrime Alita is a slimline high-end integrated solid-state headphone amplifier, pre-amp and AK4493EQ implemented DAC. It is priced at €1295. Disclaimer: The NuPrime Alita sent to u… Read More
2020-10-11 11:29
The Burson Conductor 3 Performance is an integrated DAC, pre-out, and headphone amplifier with up to 4W of output power. It is priced at $1044. Disclaimer: The Burson Conductor 3 Performance… Read More
2020-10-10 11:38
The Alpha & Delta Elite is a TWS featuring a single 6mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.0, and a standby time of 60 hours. It is priced at $79.00. It is also currently on Drop for a dis… Read More
2020-10-09 11:10
The Hifiman HM1000 is a high-end portable integrated amplifier and DAC with a classic R2R PCM1704K DAC chipset, BT capability, and balanced connections. It is priced at $4891. Disclaimer: Th… Read More
2020-10-07 10:59
The Burson Composer 3X Performance is a balanced capable pure DAC featuring an ES9038Q2M chipset and Bluetooth 5.0 streaming capability. It is priced at $1144. Disclaimer: The Burson Compose… Read More
2020-10-04 11:29
The Soncoz LA-QXD1 is a desktop DAC using an ES9038Q2M and capable of decoding up to DSD512 native and PCM 32BIT/768kHz. It is currently priced at $199. Disclaimer: The Soncoz … Read More
2020-10-03 11:11
The dyplay ANC Shield Pro is a True Wireless System featuring ANC, BT5.0, a 9.2mm single dynamic driver, and up to 32 hours of battery life. It is priced at $89.99. Disclaimer: The dyplay AN… Read More
2020-10-02 11:09
The SMSL SU-9 is a new desktop pure DAC featuring an ESS SABRE9038Pro chipset, with BT5.0 UAT and MQA capability. It is priced at $439.00. Disclaimer: The SMSL SU-9 sent to us for this revie… Read More
2020-09-30 10:43
The YULONG DA-ART Aquila II is an integrated DAC, preamp, and balanced headphone amplifier featuring an ES9038PRO DAC and up to 4W of balanced output power. It is priced at $700. Disclaimer:… Read More
2020-09-27 10:55
The SMSL M400 is a desktop DAC featuring an AKM AK4499EQ chipset, LDAC Bluetooth, MQA, and a fully balanced analog output. It is priced at $809. Disclaimer: The SMSL M200 sent to us for this… Read More
2020-09-26 11:10
The Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 is a single 6m graphene-enhanced dynamic driver TWS featuring BT5.0, aptX, and up to 45 hours battery life. It is priced at $129.95. Disclaimer: The Cambridge… Read More
2020-09-25 10:58
The HiBy R8 is a new flagship DAP featuring Android 9, a dual AK4497 DAC implementation, MQA 16X, and up to 1W of output power. It is priced at $1899. Disclaimer: The HiBy R8 was sent to us… Read More
2020-09-23 10:46
The SMSL M100 MKII is a second-generation entry-level desktop DAC with an ES9018Q2C chipset supporting up to PCM768k/DSD512. It is priced at $93.99 Disclaimer: The SMSL M100 MKII sent to us… Read More
2020-09-20 16:28
The Shuoer Tape is a single low-voltage electrostatic Dynamic Driver 5-Axis CNC Carve metal body universal IEM with an affordable price of $129. Disclaimer: The Shuoer Tape sent to us is a s… Read More
2020-09-19 12:24
The Periodic Audio Nickel is a tiny pure analog portable headphone amplifier with a 250mW unbalanced output rating into 32Ω. It is priced at $299. Disclaimer: The Periodic Audio Nickel… Read More
2020-09-18 11:04
The Empire Ears Odin is a flagship universal IEM with 11 proprietary drivers including a dual dynamic, 5 BA, and 4 electrostatic drivers. It is priced at $3399. Disclaimer: The Empire Ears O… Read More
2020-09-16 10:48
The iBasso IT00 is an entry-level 10mm multi-layered graphene diaphragm dynamic driver universal IEM. It is affordably priced at $69. Disclaimer: The iBasso IT00 was sent to us as a sample i… Read More
2020-09-13 11:10
The FiiO EM5 is a flute-designed earbud using a beryllium-coated 14.2mm dynamic driver with a twist-lock swappable jack system. It is priced at $299.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO EM5 sent to us is… Read More
2020-09-12 11:17
The Little Dot Cu Rad is an entry-level single multilayer biomaterial dynamic driver universal IEM rated at 16Ω and 103dB SPL. It is priced at $69.99 Disclaimer: The Little Dot Cu Rad… Read More
2020-09-11 11:12
The Unique Melody MEST & MEST Mini are two hybrid IEMs using a special bone conductor driver. The MEST has 8 drivers whereas the Mini has 4. They are priced at $1699 and $599 respectivel… Read More
2020-09-09 11:13
The Anew X-One is a hybrid 5-driver universal IEM featuring a unique switchable frequency dividing circuit module system. It is priced at around $310. Disclaimer: The Anew X-One sent to us i… Read More
2020-09-06 11:26
The Noble Audio Zephyr is a brand new triple driver hybrid monitor in universal, Prestige, and custom-design finishing. It is priced from $1450. Disclaimer: The Noble Audio Zephyr sent to us… Read More
2020-09-05 11:05
The Strauss & Wagner SW-TW401 is a TWS featuring a single 6mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.0, and a standby time of 120 hours. It is priced at $59.95 Disclaimer: The Strauss & Wagner… Read More
2020-09-04 10:55
The qdc Dmagic 3D is a triple dynamic driver universal and custom monitor consisting of a 10mm dual dynamic driver and a single 8mm dynamic driver. It is priced from $1315.00. Disclaimer: Th… Read More
2020-09-02 10:53
The Hidizs AP80 Pro is an upgraded version of the company’s entry-level AP80 digital audio player featuring a Dual-DAC ES9218 chipset. It is currently priced at $169.99. Disclaimer: Th… Read More
2020-08-30 10:55
The dCS Bartok is a British high-end integrated streaming capable DAC and headphone amplifier featuring their renowned dCS Ring DAC™ technology. It is priced at $17250 for the DAC and… Read More
2020-08-29 11:22
The BGVP Zero is an entry-level universal IEM featuring a 10mm carbon nanotubes moving coil and a 7mm electret driver. It is priced around $79.99. Disclaimer: The BGVP Zero is sent to us is… Read More
2020-08-28 11:11
The Schiit Audio Magnius is an affordable balanced headphone amplifier and preamplifier offering up to 6.0W RMS per channel. It is priced at $199. Disclaimer: The Schiit Audio Magnius sent t… Read More
2020-08-26 11:37
The Vision Ears EVE20 is a new 6 BA driver universal IEM as part of the ‘Exclusive Vision Ears’ new product line. It is priced at €1300, (incl. 19% German VAT). Disclaimer:… Read More
2020-08-23 10:36
The Abyss Headphones Diana V2 is a second-generation Diana-type, (non-Phi), open-back high-end planar magnetic headphone. It is priced at $2995. Disclaimer: The Abyss Headphones Diana V2 sen… Read More
2020-08-22 10:48
The 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro is a neckless-type wireless dual-driver universal IEM featuring noise-canceling, LDAC, and 20 hours battery life. It is priced at $149.99. Disclaimer: The 1MORE… Read More
2020-08-21 10:54
The Topping L30 is a compact 3.5W capable single-ended headphone amplifier and pre-amplifier using trickle-down technology from the flagship A90. It is priced at $139. Disclaimer: The Toppin… Read More
2020-08-19 11:02
The Grado The Hemp Headphone is a limited edition open-back circumaural headphone designed from a fusion of hemp wood and maple. It is priced at $420. Disclaimer: The Grado White headphones… Read More
2020-08-16 11:15
The iBasso DX220 MAX is a unique transportable media player based on the DX220 ES9028PRO chipset but with a separate analog controlled amplification design. It is priced at $1888. Disclaimer… Read More
2020-08-15 10:58
The Cayin N3Pro is a dual operational mode, tube-infused digital media player with a twin AK4493 DAC implementation. It is priced at $479. Disclaimer: The Cayin N3Pro sent to us is a s… Read More
2020-08-14 10:50
The FiiO FH3 is a triple driver hybrid universal IEM featuring a single beryllium coated dynamic driver and 2 balanced armature drivers. It is priced at $129.99. Disclaimer: The FiiO FH3 sen… Read More
2020-08-12 12:06
The Swan Song Audio Mini DAC is a compact high-end portable amp/DAC using a TI Burr-Brown and Analog Devices implementation. It is priced at $950. Disclaimer: The Swan Song Audio Mini DAC is… Read More
2020-08-09 12:00
The Shozy Form 1.4 is a universal hybrid 5 driver IEM featuring a single 9.2mm beryllium-coated dynamic driver and 4 BA drivers. It is priced at $200. Disclaimer: The Shozy Form 1.4 sent to… Read More
2020-08-08 12:14
The Flare Audio Calmer is a uniquely developed hearing device that fits in your ear to reduce stress and enhance your listening experience. It is priced at £19.99. Disclaimer: The Flar… Read More
2020-08-07 10:38
The Kinera Freya is a 4 driver hybrid universal IEM featuring a single dynamic driver and 4 balanced armature drivers. It is priced at $249. Disclaimer: The Kinera Freya was sent to us a sam… Read More
2020-08-05 11:13
The Helm Audio DB12 AAAMP is a THX-certified mobile in-line headphone amplifier with up to 110mW of power and 8 hours battery life. It is priced at $199.99. Disclaimer: The Helm Audio DB12 A… Read More
2020-08-02 11:27
The Fir Audio M4 is a hybrid 4 driver universal monitor using a proprietary tubeless design and their 3rd gen Atom pressure release system. It is priced at $1899. Disclaimer: The Fir Audio M… Read More
2020-08-01 11:21
The AAW Aoraki is a new in-house IEM cable design consisting of a 24AWG monocrystalline silver/gold/palladium conductor with pure platinum core, UPOCC cast. It is priced at $699. Disclaimer:… Read More
2020-07-31 10:59
The Topping D10s an entry-level DAC featuring an ES9038Q2M DAC chip and PCM384kHz/32bit and DSD256(Native) decoding. It is priced at $99. Disclaimer: The Topping D10s sent to us is a sample… Read More
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