Views 29,582 FiiO FH11 is a 55 USD pair of IEMs or In-Ear Monitors, with a Hybrid driver design, with 1 Dynamic Driver and 1 Balanced Armature driver. Given the price point, today we will focus on it and its sound, comfort, and we will together check out whether it …
Entry-Level products are those friendly with your pockets, and the kind of products you want to have at the beginning of your audio journey. Here, each dollar brings huge improvements, and the higher you climb on the price ladder early on, the better your overall performance is.
You can find my reviews on entry-level products below, and also the best entry-level products here: https://amzn.to/3faO37O
1. Entry Level
Shanling UA1 Plus Dongle DAC – Driving Power Figuratively Speaking
Views 27,689 Shanling UA1 Plus is a $49 USD Dongle DAC AMP with a Dual CS43131 DAC, and high resolution decoding abilities. Today we’re going to be reviewing it, and also compare it to Shanling UA2 Plus (89 USD), ddHIFI TC35C (49 USD), and iFi Go Link (59 USD). …
Arylic BP50 Bluetooth Preamplifier – Sleek Media Center DAC
Views 28,094 Arylic BP50 is a $109 USD Media Center DAC with Preamp function, featuring Bluetooth, USB and Line in, designed to be a Media Center DAC, and today we will be reviewing it, comparing it with other entry-level DACs, including Audioengine D1 (169 USD), SMSL C200 (219 USD), HIDIZS …
Shanling Sono Entry-Level IEMs – Zinc Alloy Hybrid Sound
Views 27,515 Shanling Sono is a $79 USD pair of IEMs or In-Ear Monitors, with a dual dynamic driver set in Coaxial fashion, and a Balanced Armature, designed to be ergonomic, fun and lightweight. Today we will be reviewing them, and also make short comparisons between the Sono and other …
FiiO Jade Audio JW1 On-Ear Sport Earbuds – Mid Is Center
Views 29,388 FiiO Jade Audio JW1 is a $35 USD pair of on-ear earbuds with no parts that go inside of your ear, but with Bluetooth 5.3, water and sweat resistance, and with SBC and AAC support, made for sport and for those who want a casual sonic companion. …
SMSL AO200 MKII Stereo Amplifier – Everything’s Improved in Part II
Views 33,737 SMSL AO200 MKII is a $249 USD Desktop Stereo HIFI Amplifier, with a separate subwoofer output, 160W per channel, Treble and Bass adjustment to compensate for room and speaker limitations, and with a remote for volume and settings adjustment. Today we will review it, exploring in-depth what it …
IKKO OH300 Lumia – Photochromic Dynamic Sound
Views 26,248 IKKO OH300 Lumia is a 49 USD pair of IEMs / In-Ear Monitors designed around a single dynamic driver 10mm in size, with a beautiful shell case, good ergonomics, and a fairly good cable too. Today we will be reviewing them and see if they are worth the …
GravaStar Alpha65 Fast Wall Charger 65W GAN – Nerdy Looks, Charges Quick
Views 25,473 Alpha65 is a $49 USD fast wall charger for smartphones, with a max power of 65W, and three cable ports, two type-C and one type-A. This isn’t exactly an audiophile product, but I reviewed products form GravaStar and liked them, plus this is one of the very few …
FiiO FW3 True Wireless Bluetooth IEMs – Completely Crazy Good
Views 28,661 FiiO FW3 is a $99 USD pair of Bluetooth TWS True Wireless In-Ear Monitors / Earphones, with a high-end 10mm dynamic driver, a LHDC / aptX Adaptive codec support, and with an Asahi Kasei AK4332 DAC. Today we will be reviewing them and their sound, the fit and …
Audioengine D1 24-Bit DAC / H-Amp – Fearless Premium Sound
Views 28,229 Audioengine D1 is a 169 USD 24-Bit DAC with a small form factor, ergonomic design, and with a 3.5mm single ended headphone output, and RCA outputs for an external headphone amplifier, stereo amplifier, or powered speakers. Today we will be reviewing it and comparing it with other entry-level …
7Hz Legato IEMs – All Your Bass Belongs To Us
Views 26,816 7Hz Legato is a 109 USD pair of in-ear monitors / IEMS with Dual Dynamic Drivers, and detachable cable. Today we will be reviewing them and briefly comparing them to other entry-level IEMs, including KIWI Ears Quartet (109 USD), Letshuoer DZ4 (89 USD), and Dunu Kima (99 USD). …
FiiTii HIFIAir 2 TWS Bluetooth IEMs Earbuds – Blank State Clarity
Views 23,107 FiiTii HiFiAir 2 is a $49 USD pair of TWS or True Wireless Bluetooth IEMs with a really clean design, and Bluetooth 5.3 integration. Today we will be reviewing it and focusing on describing what they sound like. They are known for a very low weight, 4.5 grams …
ddHIFI Nyx Series TC09BA USB Cable – Does It Make A Difference After All
Views 21,107 ddHIFI TC09BA is a $79 USD USB Cable, our version being 100 Centimeters in length, with Type-A to Type-B connectors, a high quality design, and with exceptional looks too. This is the first USB Cable that we’re reviewing, and it will be compared to what most USB DACs …
Hiby R2 II (Gen 2) Music Player DAP – Finally More Than Shuffle
Views 35,725 Hiby R2 II (Gen 2) also called R2 2nd Generation is a $89 USD DAP or Digital Audio Player designed by Hiby as an entry-level offering, with a portable design, USB DAC function, one 3.5mm Single Ended Headphone output, and a useful touchscreen display. Today we’ll be reviewing …
ddHIFI TC44A Type-C USB DAC – Single Ended Mini Kick
Views 31,381 ddHIFI TC44A is a $79 USD DAC / AMP with a CS43434 DAC wit a Type-C or Lightning port, and a 4.4mm Single Ended headphone output. Don’t mind too much the single ended part, it has all the poles for balanced cables and balanced headphones, but ddHIFI did …
Kiwi Ears Quartet – Violet Chifi Dual DD and Dual BA IEM
Views 33,831 Kiwi Ears Quartet is a $ 109 USD Chifi IEM sold and fulfilled by Linsoul, with a Dual driver design, having two balanced armatures and two dynamic drivers playing for eac ear. They are violet in color, which is rather beautiful, and they have a detachable cable based …
JDS Labs Atom AMP+ Hevi – Refinement of a Classic
Views 38,340 JDS Labs Atom AMP+ Hevi is a $114 USD special edition release with the event of over 40.000 Atom AMPs and DACs sold since 2018, the new Atom AMP+ Hevi takes on the quest to solve what everyone has been wanting from JDS Labs. A new casing made …
Blon B50 Headphones – Odd Sound Equals Audio Fun
Views 35,915 BLON B50 is an entry-level pair of headphones with a price tag of $ 119 USD, designed for music lovers to enjoy, having a low impedance, ultra high sensitivity, and detachable cable, all to make your experience as fun as possible. They will be reviewed and compared to …
Linsoul RAPTGO Bridge – Crossing Into The Audiophile World
Views 31,876 RAPTGO Bridge is a $ 159 USD Entry-Level IEM with 2 BA + 2DD + PZT drivers, basically showcasing all of the audiophile tech in one product. It comes in three colors, green, purple and blue, and it is designed to showcase what you will be getting if …
SMSL M300 SE DAC / Headphone AMP – High Resolution USB Power
Views 34,353 SMSL M300 SE is a $ 105 USD DAC made for desktop systems, with two headphone outputs, XLR Balanced outputs, RCA Single Ended outputs, and a newt design that would make it a top choice for an entry-level DAC/AMP. It will be compared to other desktop DAC AMPs …
LETSHUOER DZ4 Triple Dynamic Driver IEMs – More Detail, More Fun
Views 39,182 LETSHUOER DZ4 is an entry-level IEM priced at $89 USD, designed with three dynamic drivers, and one passive radiator to keep us music lovers happy without spending too much. This is the first giveaway we are making here at Audiophile-Heaven, so it will be interesting to see you …
Shanling UP4 2022 Bluetooth Receiver DAC AMP – Gym Partner, Music Renderer
Views 42,169 Shanling UP4 2022 is a $ 85 USD Bluetooth DAC / AMP sold by Ahosida, based on a Dual ES9219C DAC configuration, with both Single Ended and 2.5mm Balanced outputs, and with a long battery life. It will be compared to other Bluetooth Receivers / DAC / AMPs, …
Ultrasone Signature Pure Dynamic Headphones – New Edition Of Mighty Bass
Views 36,302 Ultrasone Signature Pure is a $ 169 USD pair of dynamic headphones, with the new S-Logic 3 technology refined by Ultrasone, and with a smooth and clean design. They will be the star of today’s review, and will also be compared to other high-end headphones that are affordable, …
Shanling UA2 Plus DAC AMP – Strong Little Guy
Views 34,948 Shanling UA2 Plus is a $ 89 USD entry-level DAC AMP with two headphone outputs, one in 3.5mm single ended format, and one in 4.4mm Balanced format. It will be the star of today’s review and will also be compared to other portable DAC AMPs including iBasso DC04PRO, …
Allway OpenEar OE10 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds – Freedom Sparks
Views 27,343 Allway OpenEar OE10 is a $ 99 USD pair of open-ear TWS True Wireless Earbuds, with no silicone tip, and a very on-ear clip design, that will be the star of today’s review. They have many unique pieces of tech, and are designed for the best comfort possible, …