Views 26,401 Crosszone CZ-10 Enhanced is a $995 USD pair of over-the-ear headphones made with the aim of creating the most pleasing sound and tuning, with a wide and natural soundstage, and they are a retuning of the original CZ-10, the enhanced version aiming to deliver a better sonic quality. …
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Headphones/IEMs
NF Audio NA2+ HIFI IEMs – Balance In Emergence
Views 21,924 Nf Audio Na2+ is a $169 USD Entry-Level IEM with a MC2L-10M Dynamic Driver at its heart, designed for a balanced user experience. Today we will review the new Na2 Plus and compare them to other entry-level IEMs, including iBasso 3T-154 (149 USD), HIDIZS MP145 (159 USD), and …
HIFIMAN Svanar Wireless Jr Junior HIFI TWS Earphones – Youthful Warm Presentation
Views 19,357 HIFIMAN Svanar Wireless Jr Junior is a 179 USD pair of Wireless Bluetooth Earphones, with the same case and earbuds shape as the others in the Svanar series, but with all the pieces being white in color. Today we will review the Wireless Jr and see where they …
FiiO JD1 HIFI IEMs – Jade Audio Universe Of Metal Earphones
Views 14,312 FiiO JD1 is a $15 USD Entry-Level IEMS that we’re going to shortly review today and see where the ultra entry-level range is at right now, exploring whether you can settle there, or if you should pursue a higher range when in this hobby. Introduction FiiO wnts …
SoundPeats Air4 PRO aptX ANC IEMs – Snapdragon Sounds
Views 15,497 SoundPeats Air4 PRO is a $89 USD pair of TWS True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds / IEMs, with silicone tips, full contact with the ear canal, and aptX Lossless sound offered by Snapdragon. They also have one of the most effective ANC implementations out there, as they can entirely …
SoundPeats Space HIFI Bluetooth Headphones – Graffiti Notes On Paper Walls
Views 18,529 SoundPeats Space is a $89 USD pair of Bluetooth Headphones, with long battery life, Hybrid Active Noise Canceling, and large 40mm dynamic drivers, that we are going to review today. As this is part of our entry-level range of reviews, we will focus on how each sounds like, …
SWEEAR HE-Live5 HIFI IEMs – Holy Driver Of Pure Bliss
Views 26,225 Sweear HE-Live5 is a $899 USD pair of IEMs with one 10mm custom dynamic driver, and 4 balanced armatures. They also come with a modular cable, high-end packaging, and a sound that will surely satisfy even the pickiest listener. Today we will review the Sweear HE-Live 5 and …
HIFIMAN Mini Shangri-La Headphone System – Brilliant Electrostatic HIFI Delight
Views 37,659 HIFIMAN Mini Shangri-La is a 2300 USD Electrostatic headphone system, composed of the Mini Shangri-La Headphones which cost 1100 USD, and the Electrostatic Amplifier which costs 1500 USD, with the system having a better price combined than if you bought each individually. Today we are going to review …
ZiiGaat x Fresh Reviews Arete – Frivolous Player Of Light Notes
Views 22,959 ZiiGaat x Fresh Reviews Arete is a $249 USD pair of IEMS or In-Ear Monitors with 5 drivers inside, 1 Dynamic Driver and 4 Balanced Armatures, which will be the focus of our review today. Since they follow a balanced tuning, we will explore how they fit in …
Creative Aurvana Ace 2 – Golden Universe Of Melody
Views 12,821 Creative Aurvana Ace 2 is a $149 USD pair of TWS Bluetooth IEMS with aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, Adaptive ANC, and xMEMS Drivers that we are going to review today. They come in a beautiful translucent case and cover, and they are the first pair of IEMS we …
Soundz Blade V2 Universal Greek HIFI IEMs – Dazzling Music Abound
Views 22,892 Soundz Blade V2 is a 750 EURO / $812 USD pair of high-end IEMs designed with a switch to either make the sound bright and neutral, perfect for monitoring, or add body, bass impact and more weight to music, turning it to a more enjoyable listening experience. Today …
FiiO FF3s Earbuds – Warm and Fuzzy Sound
Views 14,800 FiiO FF3S is a $89 USD pair of earbuds with detachable cables, and dual cavity design. Today we will review the FF3S and see how they sound like, as well as what the wearing experience feels like with them. Introduction FiiO is one of the most popular …
Final Audio UX2000 Bluetooth ANC Headphones – Entry-Level Japanese Audiophile Sound
Views 20,881 Final Audio UX2000 is a $99 USD pair of over-the-ear Bluetooth headphones with a beautiful design, great ergonomics, and today we will review them, exploring how they sound like, and if they will be great for someone just starting investing more in a proper audiophile setup, but who …
Questyle NHB12 Apple MFi Certified IEMs – Galvanized Steel Sound
Views 19,167 Questyle NHB12 is a $399 USD pair of IEMS with Apple MFi Certified Lighting connector / DAC / Adapter which we will review today, and compare to other similarly priced IEMs, including Letshuoer S15 (329 USD), ThieAudio Hype 4 (399 USD), and Yanyin Canon II (379 USD). …
7Hz Aurora Hybrid IEM – Rainbow of Driver Tech
Views 19,287 7Hz Aurora is a $399 USD pair of IEMs from Linsoul, with a large and heavy shell, colorful design, and with one Dynamic Driver, One Planar Magnetic Driver, and two Balanced Armatures. Today we will dive into the world of sound and music created by the Aurora, and …
Rose Technics Star City 5 PRO IEMs – ACG Tune, Comfy Fit
Views 21,322 Rose Technics Star City 5 PRO is a $75 USD pair of IEMs or In-Ear Monitors, designed with MMCX cables, hybrid drivers, and with an almost semi-open design, which we will review today. Introduction Rose Technics is an upcoming company designing IEMS and Earphones, currently sold on …
HIFIMAN Svanar Wireless LE Luxury Edition – Chocolate Case For Punchy Sound
Views 22,522 HIFIMAN Svanar Wireless LE Luxury Edition is a $199 USD pair of TWS or True Wireless In-Ear Monitors / IEMs, with a Luxury build, including a beautiful brown transport case, the same IEM shells as all the other Svanar wireless on the outside, but a different tuning and …
ZiiGaat Cincotres Linsoul IEMs – Studio Tuning, High Resolution, Engaging Sound
Views 22,528 ZiiGaat Cincotres is a $269 USD pair of IEMs or In-Ear Monitors mainly sold by Linsoul Audio, with 2 Dynamic Drivers and 3 Balanced Armatures playing for each ear. Cincotres seems to be a good name considering the design, and today we will review the Cincotres and compare …
Letshuoer S15 IEMS – Looks Blue, Sounds Good
Views 25,557 Letshuoer S15 is a $329 USD pair of IEMs or In-Ear Monitors with a Third Generation 14.8mm Planar Magnetic Driver, and a Passive Filtering Module, designed for both comfort and sonic quality. Today we will review the S15 and compare them to other similarly priced IEMS we recently …
Final Audio ZE8000 MK2 Bluetooth TWS IEMs – Definition of 8K Sound
Views 23,034 Final Audio ZE8000 Mk2 is a $399 USD pair of IEMs or In-Ear Monitors with what is considered 8K Sound, strong battery life, and with a superb design. Today we will review the ZE8000 MK2 and compare them to other similarly priced Bluetooth IEMs that we recently reviewed, …
Sivga Nightingale IEMs – An Absolute Classic Earphone
Views 18,748 Sivga Nightingale is a $279 USD pair of IEMS / In-Ear Monitors designed with a classic wooden design, detachable cables, and with 14.5mmk planar magnetic drivers at the heart, made for the hifi enthusiast who wants to remain classy and eccentric. Today we will review the Nightingale and …
NiceHCK F1 PRO Planar IEMs – Actually Sounds Nice Enough
Views 16,725 NiceHCK is a $99 USD IEM or In-Ear Monitor you’d typically call an earphone with silicone tips, with a new generation planar magnetic driver, 14.2mm in size, a 2um thin diaphragm, and with N55 high-precision magnets. Today we will review the F1 pro and compare it to other …
Campfire Orbit – Stellar Warm Bluetooth IEMs
Views 22,577 Campfire Orbit is a $249 USD pair of Bluetooth IEMs or In-Ear Monitors with aptX and aptX HD, 10mm dynamic drivers, and with Dual Microphones. Today we will review it and compare the orbit to other Bluetooth IEMs including Astell & Kern AK UW1000 MKII (299 USD), HIFIMAN …
Crosszone CZ-8a Enhanced Boutique Headphones – Soundstage Extending Globally
Views 29,368 Crosszone CZ-8a Enhanced is a $1700 USD new headphone released by Crosszone Japan, as an improved version of their original Crosszone CZ-8a, which I reviewed and found to be a really unique, interesting headphone with a wide soundstage. The new version comes to replace the original, with a …
Campfire Cascara Universal IEMs – Full Deep Bass Delight
Views 35,303 Campfire Cascara is a $499 USD IEM or In-Ear Monitor with a single dynamic driver, designed for ergonomics, comfort and as the little brother of the Bonneville that we recently reviewed. Today we will explore the bassy delights of Cascara, and compare it to other similarly priced IEMs, …