Views 45,532 Westone Mach 40 is a 600 USD IEM or In-Ear Monitor, in the truthful sense of the word, being designed for actors, singers and musicians, having superior passive noise isolation from what you typically see out there, and a totally unique design. They will be compared to other …
Midrange is the area where the effect of diminishing returns starts to kick in, and you don’t get as much improvement with each dollar spend, as you’d with entry-level products. This is where the sweet spot is for most folks, especially since the products are reliable, fun to use, and usually still affordable.
You can find my reviews on midrange products below, and also the best midrange products here: https://amzn.to/3GhsrSU
2. Midrange
iBasso DX170 DAP Music Player – Relaxed Warm Music Key
Views 44,955 iBasso DX170 is a 449 USD DAP or Music Player made by ibasso, with Dual Cirrus CS43131 DAC Chips, DSD setup, a 5″ IPS Display, and 3200mAh battery. It will be compared to other high-end DAPs and music players, including Shanling M3X (350 USD), iFi Audio xDSD (400 …
Oriveti Affinity II Modular IEM Cable – Source Options For Music
Views 22,650 Oriveti Affinity II is a 299 USD Modular Cable for IEMs, with 0.78mm 2-Pin connectors for IEMs, and both balanced and single ended connectors. It will be compared to other cables I previously reviewed on Audiophile-Heaven, including STE Cu W16 (400 USD), Effect Audio EVO 1 (440 USD), …
Lotoo PAW S2 Dongle DAC AMP – Equalized Presentation
Views 30,781 The Lotoo PAW S2 is a 279 USD portable DAC AMP with an AKM4377 DAC inside, and up to 150mW at 32 OHMs of power over the 4.4mm Balanced Output. Given the price which is higher than most dongle DAC AMPs, Lotoo PAW S2 will be compared to …
TempoTec V6 Music Player DAP – Super Performer
Views 30,078 TempoTec V6 Variations is a 399 USD Music Player or DAP, with a decent battery life, balanced headphone output, and DXD support, MQA support, USB DAC function, and Android 8.1 operating system. It is also often named TempoTec V6 Variations. It will be compared to other high-quality DAPs …
Periodic Audio Ti V3 Titanium – Terminator Earphones
Views 31,449 Periodic Audio Ti v3 Titanium is a pair of high-end In Ear Monitors priced at 299 USD, made with a titanium driver coating, and a single dynamic driver. They are going to be compared to other high-quality IEMS in today’s review, including 7Hz Eternal (249 USD), Lotoo LE-M1 …
iBasso AMP13 Amplifier Module For DX320 – Portable NuTube AMPs
Views 30,825 iBasso AMP13 is a 269 USD Amplifier module for their DX320 music player, with NuTube AMPs, and it has only 3.5mm single ended outputs, one with low noise and one that has a maximized power output. It will be compared to AMP11MK2s, the original module that DX320 comes …
1More EVO ANC TWS IEMs – Alien Design For Natural Music
Views 38,080 1More EVO ANC is a pair of Bluetooth TWS or True Wireless IEMS priced at 169 USD at the moment of writing today’s review, and they have LDAC technology, Sound ID EQ Options, along with a wireless audiophile sound. They will be compared to the best TWS IEMs …
RAPTGO HOOK-X Earphones – Mini Planar Drivers Rock!
Views 37,550 RAPTGO HOOK-X is an IEM priced at 239 USD, and features a planar magnetic driver combined with a bone conduction driver. They will be compared with other high quality IEMS, including XENNS Mangird Tea 2 (350 USD), LOTOO LE-M1 Monitoring IEMs (269 USD), and 7Hz Timeless (220 USD). …
Aune X1S GT BT DAC / AMP / Streamer – Flow Of Music
Views 39,009 Aune X1s GT is a 349 USD DAC/AMP with LDAC Bluetooth, Balanced 4.4mm Headphone Output, and Hi-Res decoding. Given the price and design, it will be compared to the Soundaware A1X (700 USD), iFi xDSD DAC/AMP (400 USD), and Palab M1 Mini (500 USD). Introduction Aune Audio …
Periodic Audio Be V3 Beryllium – Musicality Reigns Supreme
Views 31,302 Periodic Audio Be V3 Beryllium is an IEM or In-Ear Monitor priced at 399 USD, and it has a similar design to the rest of the Periodic Audio family, including Carbon, Magnesium and Titanium, and it will be compared to other high quality IEMS, including, Unique Melody 3DT …
Sivga SV023 Dynamic Headphones – Pinch And Punch
Views 35,745 Sivga SV023 is a 499 USD pair of high-end dynamic headphones, with a large 50mm Be or Beryllium Played drivers, and which will be compared in today’s review with other high-end headphones, including HIFIMAN Edition XS (500 USD), Sendy Audio Apollo (500 USD), Avantone Pro Planar (450 USD), …
S.M.S.L SMSL DO100 – DAC Done Well
Views 33,304 S.M.S.L SMSL DO100 is a DAC priced at 284 USD, with DSD support, Type-C USB Input, LDAC Bluetooth, and Hi-Res JAS certification, and will be compared with Khadas Tone2 PRO (250 USD), allo Audio Revolution DAC (260 USD), and Pro-Ject DAC BOX DS (430 USD). Introduction S.M.S.L …
Soundavo NSA-250 Streaming HIFI Amplifier – Power Hidden In The Network
Views 34,661 Soundavo NSA-250 is a streaming Amplifier priced at 300 USD formally, but available on Amazon for 200 USD at this moment, which means that it will be compared to other stereo HIFI Amplifiers such as Arylic A50 (220 USD), Burson Funk (550 USD), SMSL AO200 (280 USD). …
Xenns Mangird Tea2 – Orchestra From Outer Space
Views 39,051 Xenns Mangird Tea2 is a high-end IEM priced with your pockets in mind, at 349 USD, with 7 drivers for eac IEM, 6 BA and 1 Dynamic Driver, and which will will be compared throughout the review with other high-quality IEMs including Periodic Audio Carbon (500 USD), The …
7Hz Eternal IEMs – Timeless Music Playing Now
Views 35,984 7Hz Eternal is an upper midrange IEM or In-Ear Monitor sold mainly on Linsoul, priced at 249 USD, with a huge 14.5mm dynamic driver, and which will be compared to other high quality IEMs such as FiiO FD5 (300 USD), Dunu Falcon PRO (220 USD), and ddHIFI Janus …
Lotoo LE-M1 IEMs – Actual Monitors For Music Production
Views 29,289 Lotoo LE-M1 IEMs – Actual Monitors For Music Production Lotoo LE-M1 is an IEM or In-Ear Monitor, in the true sense of the word. They are priced at 269 USD, and they are designed, created and engineered for music production, rather than music listening. The best part is …
Auris BluMe PRO – Receiver, DAC, Bluetooth, OLED & LDAC
Views 56,037 Auris BluMe PRO is a high-end Bluetooth Receiver / DAC priced at 169 USD, with Bluetooth 5.0, LDAC support, and with RCA Analogue, Coaxial and even optical output, perfect for giving wireless abilities to literally any system out there. If you’re the kind who likes good deals, you …
Tronsmart Bang Bluetooth Speaker – Outdoor Punches
Views 28,383 Tronsmart Bang is an outdoors Bluetooth Speaker with Stereo Sound, Bluetooth support, and a price tag of 159 USD at the moment of writing today’s full written review. It is available on Aliexpress, Amazon and even local shops, in Romania being available even on eMag, the biggest eastern …
STE Cu W16 IEM Cable – The Copper Signal
Views 64,206 STE CU W16 is a Copper Cable priced at 400 USD, and designed / created by STE Audio Ferrari or Silverstone Technology Electronic, with a unique construction and ergonomic design. It will be compared to other high-end cables in the price range, including Effect Audio EVO 1 (440 …
Periodic Audio Carbon V3 IEMs – Detachable Cables, Attracted To Bass
Views 24,004 Periodic Audio decided to refresh their IEM like with detachable cables, and a slightly tweaked sound, so today’s review will focus on the flagship Carbon, priced at 500 USD, and which will be compared to other popular IEMS in the price range, including Earsonics Onyx (560 USD), IMR …
HIFIMAN Edition XS – King Of Stealth & Neo Supernano
Views 58,210 HIFIMAN Edition XS is a revolutionary headphone made by HIFIMAN, released in 2021, and priced at an aggressive price of 499 USD, creating competition for everyone, and pushing the market to bring the best headphones possible at more affordable prices. They will be compared to other similarly priced …
AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ – The Portable Ones
Views 59,084 AIAIAI TMA-2 Wireless+ is a high-end headphone with a comfortable design, and a price tag of about 350 EUROs / 390 USD. Given the price range, they will be compared to Sendy Audio Apollo (500 USD), Avantone Pro Planar Magnetic Headphones (450 USD), iBasso SR-2 Open-Back Dynamic Headphones …
Khadas Tone 2 PRO DAC/AMP – Musically Abundant
Views 27,610 We have an interesting guest today, in the Tone 2 PRO, from Khadas, priced at 250 USD, and with a 4.4mm balanced headphone output, and a Class A amplifier design. It will be compared to other DAC/AMPs, and the list includes Pro-Ject Head Box DS (400 USD), iFi …
Hifi Expert KLH Ultimate One – Basshead Impact From Future
Views 43,323 KLH Ultimate One is a high-end, open-back pair of headphones priced at 400 USD in Europe (including taxes), sold and fulfilled by Hifi Expert in Romania. Given the price point, the main competitors will be Sendy Audio Apollo (500 USD), Sennheiser HD660S (500 USD), Avantone Pro Planar (450 …