2023-02-08 09:53
In this feature, we review the Softears Twilight, which is a new high-end single 10mm DLC dome dynamic driver universal in-ear monitor. It is priced at $930. Disclaimer: This was sent to us… Read More
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2023-02-06 11:03
The following Top Reader Voted TWS scores are assigned by the readers, (Reader’s Score) and apply only to all reviews where a slider voting system exists. This list includes all types… Read More
2023-02-04 10:45
In this feature, we review the Noble Audio Kadence, which is a new high-end universal in-ear monitor using eight balanced armature drivers. It is priced at $1599. Disclaimer: This is a… Read More
2023-02-03 10:31
Today, we review the Satin Audio Athena II, which is a 26AWG-rated IEM cable built with a mix of SP-OCC silver, silver-gold alloy, and palladium. It is priced at $599. Disclaimer: This sampl… Read More
2023-02-01 10:34
We review the Edifier Airpulse A300, which is a pair of wired or wireless aptX-capable active bookshelf speakers designed by Phil Jones. It is priced at $1499.99 Disclaimer: This is a sample… Read More
2023-01-30 10:11
This is a review of the Westone Audio MACH 30 & MACH 20 which are universal IEMs using a triple BA and a double BA driver implementation. They are priced at £499 and £399 res… Read More
2023-01-28 10:16
Our feature today is a review of the SMSL SU-9 Pro, a balanced-designed desktop DAC with BT5.0 LDAC, MQA, and DSD512 decoding capability. It is priced at $499.99. Disclaimer: This sample was… Read More
2023-01-27 10:31
We review the Noble Audio Kublai Khan, which is a high-end hybrid dynamic, balanced armature, piezoelectric, and bone conduction driver IEM. It is priced at $2599. Disclaimer: This is a samp… Read More
2023-01-25 10:17
We review the THIEAUDIO Oracle MKII, which is a hybrid IEM featuring a 10mm dynamic driver, 2 Knowles BA, and 2 electrostatic tweeters. It is priced at $589. Disclaimer: This is a sample in… Read More
2023-01-23 10:12
In this feature, we review the Unique Melody Maven Pro which is a custom titanium shell IEM featuring 10 BA and a dual electrostatic driver design. It is priced at $2999. Disclaimer: This sa… Read More
2023-01-21 10:34
We review the Topping E70, which is an ES9028Pro-equipped Bluetooth-capable desktop DAC offering up to DSD512 and PCM768kHz decoding. It is priced at $349. Disclaimer: This sample unit was s… Read More
2023-01-20 10:03
We review the Moondrop Alice, which is a flagship TWS or True Wireless System with a single dynamic driver and up to aptX Adaptive decoding. It is priced at $189.99 Disclaimer: This sample w… Read More
2023-01-18 10:28
Today, we review the RAPTGO Leaf D01, which is an affordable self-developed 10mm dual cavity dynamic driver universal in-ear monitor. It is priced at $129. Disclaimer: This sample was sent t… Read More
2023-01-16 11:45
Today, we review the Astral Acoustics Eclipse which is a new flagship aftermarket in-ear monitor cable consisting of a 24AWG Silver Litz geometry. It has a price of $950. Disclaimer: This sa… Read More
2023-01-14 10:44
In this feature, we review the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless, which are closed-back circumaural wireless active noise-canceling headphones. They are currently priced at $328.95 on Voonaudio… Read More
2023-01-13 10:42
This is a review of the Westone Audio MACH 40 which is a quad-balanced armature driver universal in-ear monitor from their new MACH series. The current price is £599. Disclaimer: This… Read More
2023-01-11 10:57
Today, we review the 1MORE Sonoflow which is a wireless closed-back active noise-canceling headphone with BT5.0 and LDAC decoding support. It is priced at $99.99. Disclaimer: This is a sampl… Read More
2023-01-09 11:09
This is a review of the iKKO Zerda ITM02 which is a portable dongle DSD128 capable DAC and 70mW @32Ω single-ended headphone amplifier. It has a price of $59 currently discounted to $50… Read More
2023-01-07 10:20
In this feature, we review the Thieaudio Elixir which is a new single ‘3-Dimensional Velocity Transducer’ or dynamic driver universal in-ear monitor. It is priced at $209. Discla… Read More
2023-01-06 11:26
In this feature, we review the Dekoni Audio Blue which is a Fostex-approved modified T50RP MK3 semi-open planar magnetic headphone. It is priced at $249.99 currently. Disclaimer: This sample… Read More
2023-01-04 10:50
This is a review of the JQ 4Upro, a new 5-driver hybrid universal in-ear monitor featuring a single dynamic and 4 balanced armature drivers. It is priced at $239.99. Disclaimer: This sample… Read More
2023-01-02 10:14
In this post, we review the Periodic Audio Carbon V3 which is a 3rd gen single dynamic driver universal IEM with a lab-grown diamond layer. It is priced at $299. Disclaimer: This sample was… Read More
2022-12-31 10:39
This is our in-depth review of the Yanyin Aladdin which is a hybrid single bio-diaphragm dynamic driver and 3 BA universal in-ear monitor. It is priced at $245. Disclaimer: This sample was s… Read More
2022-12-30 11:15
In this feature, we review the Moondrop Venus which is the company’s debut open-back 100mm planar magnetic driver headphones. It is priced at $599.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent… Read More
2022-12-28 11:23
In this article, we review the Tin HiFi Tin Buds 3 which is a single 6mm beryllium diaphragm driver TWS with Bluetooth 5.2 and aptX support. It is priced at $89.52. Disclaimer: This sample w… Read More
2022-12-26 11:18
In this feature, we review the Quloos QLS MC01, which is a dongle-type balanced portable DSD256 DAC and 260mW capable headphone amplifier. It is priced at $249.99. Disclaimer: This sample wa… Read More
2022-12-24 11:19
In this feature, we review the EarMen Staccato which is an ultra-low jitter modular LAN, Bluetooth, and internet desktop streamer. It is priced at $999. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to u… Read More
2022-12-23 11:40
Today, we review the Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000, a flagship DAP with a separated Quad-DAC and analog signal processing design. It is currently priced at $3699. Disclaimer: This is a… Read More
2022-12-21 09:32
Our Top Gear Awards For 2022 is upon us again and represents the gear that we reviewed and gave the highest scores for this calendar year. This is our 12th year for our Awards in one guise o… Read More
2022-12-19 10:40
Today, we review the Topping L30 II which is a compact 2nd generation NFCA headphone amplifier capable of up to 3.5W of output power. It is priced at $149. Disclaimer: This is a sample unit… Read More
2022-12-17 11:00
In this feature, we review the new FiiO K7, which is an affordable desktop dual AK4493s DAC and THX AAA 788+ balanced headphone amplifier. It is priced at $199.99. Disclaimer: This was sent… Read More
2022-12-16 09:39
We are almost done with another year so it’s time to bring you are Bang For Buck Awards for 2022. This continues our tradition of recognizing the products that we believe offer an exce… Read More
2022-12-14 09:06
This is a review of the Hidizs XO which is an MQA-Certified portable DAC/Amp dongle with a dual DAC and balanced output design. It is priced at $99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in… Read More
2022-12-11 23:04
Today, we review the Effect Audio Gaea which is a hybrid dynamic and 4 BA driver IEM produced in collaboration with Elysian Acoustic Labs. It is priced at $1299. Disclaimer: This sample was… Read More
2022-12-10 09:05
Today, we review the HIFIMAN Sundara Closed Back which is a full-sized closed planar headphone with Stealth Magnet technology. It is priced at $399. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent to us i… Read More
2022-12-09 10:14
This is an in-depth review of the Rode NTH-100 which is a closed-back customized dynamic driver headphone with a FitLok™️ locking system. It is priced at $149. Disclaimer: This… Read More
2022-12-07 10:08
In this feature, we review the Moondrop Void which is a newly developed HRTF-Tuned single 50mm dynamic driver open-back headphone. It is priced at $199.99 Disclaimer: This sample was sent to… Read More
2022-12-05 10:04
In this post, we review the Oriolus Szalayi, a hybrid universal in-ear monitor featuring a single dynamic, single BA, and a planar driver design. It is priced at $890. Disclaimer: This is a… Read More
2022-12-03 10:07
In this article, we review the FiR Audio Krypton 5 which is a high-end hybrid 5 driver custom in-ear monitor featuring a proprietary Kinetic Bass driver. It is priced at $2999. Disclaimer: T… Read More
2022-12-02 10:18
In today’s feature, we review the Zorloo Zophia which is a 2-in-1 in-ear monitor and TWS with MQA and DSD DSD22.5Mhz DAC support. The sample we have here is the Lightning Edition price… Read More
2022-11-30 10:02
Today’s post is a review of the Topping E30 II which is a compact desktop DAC featuring a dual AKM AK4493S chipset and up to DSD512 decoding. It is priced at $149.00. Disclaimer: This… Read More
2022-11-28 10:25
In this feature, we review the ZMF Headphones Caldera which is a new proprietary 80mm planar magnetic driver flagship open-back headphone. It is priced at $3499. Disclaimer: This sample was… Read More
2022-11-27 10:26
In today’s feature, we review the HiBy RS8 which is a flagship balanced R2R DAP using Android 12, 256GB of memory, and a titanium outer casing. It is priced at $3299. Disclaimer: This… Read More
2022-11-26 10:03
Today, we review the FiiO Q7 which is an integrated portable ES9038PRO DAC and a THX AAA 788+ amplifier with up to 3W of balanced output power. It is priced at $799 Disclaimer: This was sent… Read More
2022-11-25 09:59
In this feature, we review the SMSL SU-10 which is a high-end dual ES9038PRO desktop DAC with Bluetooth and MQA decoding capability. It is priced at $899.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent… Read More
2022-11-23 10:02
In today’s post, we review the FiiO FH7s which is a hybrid single dynamic and quad-balanced armature driver semi-open in-ear monitor. It is priced at $399.99 Disclaimer: This was sent… Read More
2022-11-21 10:14
Today, we review the Shanling M6 Ultra which is a quad-AK4493SEQ DAC Android 10 DAP capable of up to 720mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $919.99. Disclaimer: This is a sample sen… Read More
2022-11-19 10:24
Today, we review the FiiO M11S which is an Android 10 DAP featuring a dual Sabre DAC, a snapdragon 660 CPU, and 670mW of output power. It is priced at $499.99. Disclaimer: This was sent to u… Read More
2022-11-18 10:28
Today, we review the Moondrop Stellaris which is a 14.5mm planar driver universal in-ear monitor featuring a sub-nanometer diaphragm. It is priced at $109.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sen… Read More
2022-11-16 10:14
In this feature, we review the EarMen CH-Amp which is a high-end composite topology headphone amplifier paired with a dedicated linear PSU. It is priced at $1480. Disclaimer: This sample was… Read More
2022-11-14 10:52
Today, we review the Aroma Audio Jewel which is a flagship hybrid 13-driver universal in-ear monitor with no less than 6 electrostatic drivers. It is priced at $5146. Disclaimer: This is a s… Read More
2022-11-12 10:13
In today’s post, we review the Noble Audio Viking Ragnar which is a flagship hybrid dual-dynamic, four BA, and quad EST driver in-ear monitor. It is priced at $4000. Disclaimer: This i… Read More
2022-11-11 10:03
This feature is a review of the SIVGA Oriole which is a new 50mm dynamic driver closed-back on-ear headphone with a natural rosewood design. It is priced at $199. Disclaimer: This is a sampl… Read More
2022-11-09 09:40
In today’s feature, we review the Nostalgia Audio Camelot which is a new flagship 10-driver tribrid electrostatic universal in-ear monitor. It is priced at $2599. Disclaimer: This is a… Read More
2022-11-07 10:38
In this feature, we review the 1MORE EVO which is a hybrid dynamic and BA driver True Wireless System with ANC and up to LDAC decoding capability. It is priced at $169.99. Disclaimer: This i… Read More
2022-11-05 11:54
Today, we review the Meze Audio 109 PRO which is a new 50mm dynamic driver open-back headphone finished in a walnut wood enclosure. It is priced at €799. Disclaimer: This is a sample se… Read More
2022-11-04 10:10
Today, we review the dCS Lina Master Clock, which is a standalone Grade 1 dual-crystal oscillator system that minimizes jitter in digital audio. It is priced at £6,750. Disclaimer: We… Read More
2022-11-02 10:12
Today, we review the EarMen Angel which is a new portable balanced headphone amplifier with an integrated MQA-capable ES9038Q2M DAC. It is priced at $799. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent t… Read More
2022-10-31 11:06
Today, we review the Moondrop Dawn which is a dual CS43131 dongle DAC with a 4.4mm true balanced output capable of 230mW of output power. It is priced at $69.99. Disclaimer: This sample was… Read More
2022-10-29 10:13
In today’s feature, we review the Monoprice Monolith Liquid Platinum DAC which is a compact desktop AK4499EQ decoder capable of up to DSD128. It is currently priced at $799. Disclaimer… Read More
2022-10-28 10:10
Today, we review the Shanling MG800 which is a flagship 11mm single dynamic driver IEM with a semi-open acoustic design and adjustable tuning. It is priced at $899. Disclaimer: This is a sam… Read More
2022-10-26 10:14
This is a review of the Hidizs AP80 Pro-X Red Copper Edition which is a limited-run DAP featuring a red copper shell and a dual ES9219C DAC. It is priced at $249. Disclaimer: This sample was… Read More
2022-10-24 10:20
In this feature, we review the FiiO KA2 which is a dual CS43131 equipped dongle-type portable DAC/amp with a 4.4mm balanced output capability. It is priced at $59.99. Disclaimer: This was se… Read More
2022-10-22 11:10
In today’s feature, we review the Dan Clark Audio EXPANSE which is a flagship open-back 4th gen planar magnetic driver headphone using AMTS. It is priced at $3999.99. Disclaimer: This… Read More
2022-10-21 10:32
Today, we review the Thieaudio Wraith which is the company’s flagship circumaural open-back headphone featuring a 97mm planar magnetic driver. It is priced at $549. Disclaimer: This is… Read More
2022-10-19 10:39
Today, we review the HIFIMAN EF400 which is an integrated balanced headphone amplifier and DAC featuring the new Himalaya R2R DAC. It is priced at $599. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent to… Read More
2022-10-17 10:30
In our review today, we assess the Bellos Audio X2, which is the company’s debut dual-BA custom in-ear-monitor designed for music professionals. It is priced at $499. Disclaimer:… Read More
2022-10-15 09:53
In today’s review, we listen to the Westone Audio MACH 50 which is a new universal in-ear monitor designed with five balanced armature drivers. It is priced at £799. Disclaimer:… Read More
2022-10-14 09:30
In today’s feature, we review the HarmonicDyne G200 which is a set of new customized 102mm planar magnetic driver open-back headphones. It is priced at $699. Disclaimer: This is a samp… Read More
2022-10-12 10:09
Today, we review the ddHiFi TC44A Lightning DAC which is a miniaturized dongle with a 60mW 4.4mm SE output specifically for Apple iPhone users. It is priced at $79.99. Disclaimer: This is a… Read More
2022-10-10 10:12
This review is about the SIVGA M200 which is a new pair of affordable vented earbuds featuring a 15.4mm single dynamic driver with a PET diaphragm. It is priced at $49. Disclaimer: This is a… Read More
2022-10-08 10:05
This is a review of the Focal Bathys which is the company’s debut closed-back dynamic driver headphone with BT5.1 and active noise canceling. It is priced at $799. Disclaimer: Th… Read More
2022-10-07 10:20
This is a review of the xDuoo Link2 Bal which is a dual SE and balanced output dongle-type portable amp/DAC with up to 270mW of output power. It is priced at $149. Disclaimer: This is a samp… Read More
2022-10-05 10:25
Our feature today is a review of the new Jomo Audio S100 Cappuccino which is the company’s first-ever single dynamic driver in-ear monitor. It has a price of $299. Disclaimer: This is… Read More
2022-10-03 10:08
In today’s review, Mike listens to the new SeekReal Airship which is a single 10mm carbon-nanotube dynamic driver in-ear monitor. It has a price of $179. Disclaimer: This is a sample t… Read More
2022-10-01 10:29
This is an in-depth review of the Sennheiser IE 600 which is a new mid-range single 7mm TrueResponse transducer universal in-ear monitor. It has an SRP or price of $699.95. Disclaimer: This… Read More
2022-09-30 10:03
In today’s post, we review the Moondrop Aria Snow Edition which is a revised tuning of the original IEM using a 10mm DLC dynamic driver. It is priced at $79.99 Disclaimer: This sample… Read More
2022-09-28 10:35
Today, we review the Shanling UA3 which is a new dongle-type portable DAC and headphone amplifier featuring up to DSD512 decoding capability. It has a price of $109. Disclaimer: This is a sa… Read More
2022-09-26 10:14
Today, we review the Cayin N8ii, the company’s latest flagship Android DAP featuring a dual Korg Nutube output and a dual ROHM DAC implementation. It is priced at $3499. Disclaimer: Th… Read More
2022-09-24 10:27
Today, we have an in-depth review of the FiiO BTR7 which is a flagship wireless dongle featuring a dual-DAC and a balanced THX amplifier. It is priced by FiiO at $199.99. Disclaimer: This wa… Read More
2022-09-23 10:06
For today’s article, we review the new HiBy RS2 which is an entry-level R2R DAP featuring the company’s proprietary Darwin architecture. It is priced at $479. Disclaimer: This is… Read More
2022-09-21 10:45
Today’s feature is a review of the new SMSL DA-6 which is a budget-orientated desktop Class D power amplifier design for use with speakers. It is priced at $99. Disclaimer: This sample… Read More
2022-09-19 10:14
We review the new dCS Lina Network DAC, which is a high-end modular streamer and digital-to-analog converter based on the famous Ring DAC design. It is priced at £11750. Disclaimer: We… Read More
2022-09-17 10:28
Today we review the new Audeze MM-500 which is an open-back planar magnetic headphone designed in collaboration with Manny Marroquin and specifically for studio mixing. It is priced at $1699… Read More
2022-09-16 10:19
Today, we review the new HiBy FC4 which is a dongle-type portable amplifier/DAC with up to DSD256 decoding, MQA, and 340mW of output power. It is priced at $99. Disclaimer: This is a sample… Read More
2022-09-14 10:13
In today’s post, we review the new Periodic Audio Beryllium V3 which is one of the company’s most popular single dynamic driver universal IEMs. It is priced at $399. Disclaimer:… Read More
2022-09-12 10:13
This is an in-depth review with comparisons of the new FiiO FF3 which is a pair of 14.2mm dynamic driver earbuds with interchangeable jacks. It is priced at $99.99. Disclaimer: This was sent… Read More
2022-09-10 10:19
This is an in-depth review with comparisons of the new SMSL D-6 DAC which is a dual-chipset desktop design offering up to 32BIT/768kHz decoding. It is priced at $169.99 Disclaimer: This samp… Read More
2022-09-09 10:10
In today’s article, we have an in-depth review of the new Westone Audio MACH 60 which is a high-end universal IEM using a 6 BA driver design. It is priced at £1099. Disclaimer: T… Read More
2022-09-07 10:12
In today’s article, we review the Mangird XENNS UP which is a flagship hybrid 7-driver in-ear monitor using electrostatic, dynamic, and BA drivers. It is priced at $699.99. Disclaimer:… Read More
2022-09-05 10:27
Today’s feature is an in-depth review of the PLUSSOUND Hybrid+ which is a new coaxial type aftermarket copper and silver hybrid IEM cable. It is priced at $1299.99. Disclaimer: This is… Read More
2022-09-03 10:12
Today’s feature is a review on the Questyle M15 which is the company’s flagship current mode dongle-type portable DAC and amplifier. It is priced at $249. Disclaimer: This sample… Read More
2022-09-02 10:19
Our feature today is an in-depth review of the Periodic Audio Titanium V3 which is 3rd gen pure titanium foil single dynamic driver in-ear monitor. It is priced at $299. Disclaimer: This is… Read More
2022-08-31 10:06
In today’s feature, we review the TempoTec V6 which is a new Android 8.1 OS DAP with a dual DAC architecture and a balanced amplifier output. It will be priced initially around $300 or… Read More
2022-08-29 09:31
For our review today we look at the new iBasso DC06 which is a dongle-type dual-DAC MQA-capable balanced portable amp and DAC. It is priced at $119. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in… Read More
2022-08-27 10:36
In today’s feature, we review the dCS Lina Headphone amplifier which is a new high-end modular balanced solid-state headphone amplifier. It is priced at £8400. Disclaimer: This s… Read More
2022-08-26 10:08
This is an in-depth review of the new Westone Audio MACH 70 which is a co-flagship 7 balanced armature driver universal in-ear monitor. It is priced at £1399. Disclaimer: This is a sam… Read More
2022-08-24 10:20
In this article, we review the new TRN Kirin which is a universal in-ear monitor using a single 14.5mm nano-grade planar magnetic driver. It is currently priced at $123.31. Disclaimer: We re… Read More
2022-08-22 10:59
Our feature today is a review of the TinHiFi P1 Max which is a next-generation in-ear monitor with a freshly designed 14.2mm planar magnetic driver. It is priced at $129. Disclaimer: We rece… Read More
2022-08-20 10:13
Today we review the iFi Audio ZEN Air Blue which is a Qualcomm-powered desktop HD Bluetooth streamer capable of LDAC and LHDC decoding. It is priced at $99. Disclaimer: We received this samp… Read More
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