Views 45,232 HIFIMAN Svanar Wireless is a $ 499 USD pair of Bluetooth TWS Wireless IEMs with R2R DAC tech inside, based on the Topology Diaphragm, with a superb carrying / charging case and with IPX5 Water Resistant design. They will be compared to the best Wireless Earphones that I …
Portable is an umbrella term that covers everything you can think of in the audiophile world, as long as it is designed to be used outdoors, or while on-the-go, as well as products that are intended to be transported with ease. Most headphones, IEMs as well as smaller DAC/AMPs are included.
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Shanling UP4 2022 Bluetooth Receiver DAC AMP – Gym Partner, Music Renderer
Views 42,211 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 36,369 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 35,010 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, …
Crosszone CZ-BC15PENTA4.4-A Balanced Cable – Fibonacci Evolution
Views 22,497 Crosszone CZ-BC15PENTA4.4-A is a 40.000 JPY / $300 USD new Balanced Cable designed for Crosszone CZ-8A and the other Crosszone Headphones, including CZ-1 and CZ-10, which I reviewed in the past. They all use a proprietary cable design with each cup being fed a full stereo 4-Pole balanced …
Allway OpenEar OE10 TWS Bluetooth Earbuds – Freedom Sparks
Views 27,363 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, …
iBasso SR3 Dynamic Tesla Headphones – Magic’s Back
Views 45,762 iBasso SR3 is a $ 599 USD pair of dynamic over-the-ear headphones, with an open-back design, tesla drivers, and with a high, 150 OHM impedance. They will be compared to other headphones similarly priced, including OLLO S5X (489 USD), Dan Clark AEON 2 Noire (899 USD), SIVGA SV023 …
Cleer ARC TWS Earbuds – Free Ears Sound
Views 37,210 Cleer Arc is a $ 109 USD pair of True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, with large 16.2mm dynamic drivers, and 7 hours of battery life, and the stars of today’s review. They will be compared to Dunu Kima, Moondrop Stellaris, and LyperTek Z7. Introduction Cleer is already a …
High-End Munich 2023 – An Audiophile Heaven For Your Ears
Views 67,357 With 2023 being still fresh, we decided to participate for the first time at a high-end show, and what a trip this has been. In today’s article we will discuss the highlights of High-End Munich 2023, traveling to Germany, and how to get the best of your experience …
Erzetich Thalia – Handmade On-Ear Dynamics
Views 39,084 Erzetich Thalia is a $ 599 EURO / USD pair of on-ear headphones with dynamic drivers, handcrafted in Europe, with a super cool design that’s made to withstand the test of time, and with a fully modular build, by Erzetich and Mr. Blaz. They will be compared with …
Cleer Scene Bluetooth Speaker – Music Punch Packed Tight
Views 22,729 Cleer Scene is a $ 99.99 USD Bluetooth Speaker with IPX7 Waterproofing, a snazzy design, and USB Type-C charging. It has dual 48mm passive radiators, and today it will get a full review, and be compared to other Bluetooth speakers, including Tronsmart Bang Mini (89 USD), Tronsmart Force …
HIFIMAN Svanar IEMs – Fantastic Music Flagship
Views 42,833 HIFIMAN Svanar is the $ 1999 USD flagship IEM or In-Ear Monitor designed by HIFIMAN, to dominate the earphone market with single dynamic driver designs, with the name being inspired by the Swedish word for Swan, beauty, elegance and grace. It will be compared to other flagships, including …
KiiBoom Evoke IEMs – Pump The Feeling
Views 31,157 KiiBoom Evoke is an IEM or in-ear monitor priced at $ 199 USD for the color seen in today’s review, and $ 169 USD for other colors, designed with a triple driver design, 15 Ohms of impedance, and a high 108dB sensitivity. It will be compared to other …
iBasso DC04PRO Type-C DAC AMP – Strongest Music Tail
Views 32,345 iBasso DC04PRO is a $ 119 USD Type-C USB DAC AMP made for smartphones, with a super high driving power, balanced power output, Hi-Res support, and Dual DAC architecture. Although the price is not high, the performance is incredibly good, it will be compared to other similarly priced …
Dunu Kima – The Red Dress Song
Views 29,873 Dunu Kima is a $99 USD Entry-Level Chifi IEM / Earphone. It sports a single dynamic driver, with dual chambered acoustics and DLC or Diamond-Like coating for the Diaphragm. It will be compared to other entry-level IEMs, including KiiBoom Allure (99 USD), Salnotes Dioko (99 USD), and Tingker …
ddHIFI TC35C Dongle DAC – Ultra Minimal Power Source
Views 31,575 ddHIFI TC35C is a $ 48.99 USD Entry-Level Dongle DAC with a Realtek ALC5686 DAC chip inside, Hi-Res support. In today’s review we will compare it with other high-quality DACs such as HIDIZS XO (99 USD), iFi Go Link (59 USD), and Periodic Audio Rhodium (49 USD) . …
RAPTGO LEAF D01 IEMs – Nature Is Music
Views 23,338 RAPTGO Leaf D01 is an 129 USD Semi-Open IEM / In-Ear Monitor sold & fulfilled by Linsoul, with detachable cable, and dynamic drivers. It will be compared to other IEMS including HeartField Acoustic Deer (169 USD), IKKO OH1S GEMs (143 USD), and KBEar Aurora (169 USD). Introduction …
Austrian Audio HI-X60 – Detail Extractor Tuned Masterfully
Views 39,030 Austrian Audio HI-X60 is a $ 399 USD pair of closed-back headphones, with a 44mm high excursion dynamic driver, two detachable cables and metallic hinges for maximum durability and made in Vienna. They are going to be compared to other high-end headphones, including OLLO S5X (489 USD), SIVGA …
Shanling M0 Pro Ultraportable Music Player – Tiny DAP is Back
Views 38,842 Shanling M0 PRO is a $ 129 USD DAP or digital audio portable music player, with a dual ESS ES9219C DAC chip, Bidirectional signal transmission, and with a Special Single Ended / Balanced 3.5mm headphone output. It will be compared to other ultraportable and entry-level music players, including …
Moondrop Stellaris IEMs – Galactic Performance
Views 33,869 Moondrop Stellaris is a 94 USD pair of IEMs designed around a large 14.5mm planar magnetic driver, with a beautiful aesthetic, detachable cables, and they’ll be compared to other high-quality entry-level IEMs, including Tin Audio T5 (130 USD), IKKO OH1 Meteor (140 USD), and NF Audio NM2+ (170 …
HarmonicDyne Athena Ceramic Driver Dynamic – The Comfiest Headphones
Views 33,140 HarmonicDyne Athena is a $ 179 USD pair of over-the-ear dynamic headphones with a ceramic driver, sold by Linsoul, and we will explore today, from the first moment you place those on your head, they are the most comfortable pair of headphones you’ll ever try, having the softest …
HIDIZS XO DAC / AMP – The Gamer Look, Musician Sound
Views 33,953 HIDIZS XO is a DAC / AMP priced at $99 USD, made for smartphones, with a type-c input connector, MQA 16X support, and dual ESS Sabre ES9219C DAC implementation. It will be compared to other entry-level DAC/AMPs, including HIDIZS S9 PRO (119 USD), Shanling UA3 (110 USD), and …
Unique Melody Maven PRO IEMS – Most Beautiful Music Note
Views 33,639 Uniuqe Melody Maven PRO is a pair of $1799 USD pair of IEMs with 10 Balanced Armature Drivers and two EST Drivers playing in each ear, a Titanium Shell, and outstanding cables, all for the ultimate musicality. They will be compared to other flagship IEMs, including CTM Clear …
ThieAudio Ghost – Sapphire Dynamic Driver
Views 31,177 ThieAudio Ghost is a $ 130 USD Over-The-Ear pair of Dynamic Headphones with a 40mm Sapphire Driver, with a ceramic composite layered on a thermoplastic polymer film stabilizer. They will be compared to other entry-level headphones, including SIVGA Oriole (199 USD), Cleer Enduro ANC (129 USD), and OneOdio …
iFi Go Link DAC – Short Tail Links To Music
Views 35,110 iFi Go Link is a $59 USD DAC AMP for mobile devices, or laptops with a type-C USB port, with a super light and portable design, and with a single ended 3.5mm headphone output. Given the price point, today’s review will focus on it and the comparisons with …