Views 3,868 HeartField Blanc is a 249 USD pair of IEMS or in-ear Monitors sold by Linsoul and designed by HeartField around the PUR Technology, with five balanced armature drivers playing for each ear, and a three-way crossover. Today we will review the Heart Field Blanc and compare them with …
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
SMSL PA40 Stereo Desktop Power Amplifier – Aoshida Entry-Level Class D Speaker AMP
Views 3,710 SMSL PA40 is a $139 USD Speaker Power Amplifier with an integrated PRE function, with a Low Distortion, Low Noise and Low power consumption as the core advantages for this ultra entry-level design. Today we will explore the PA40, how it actually sounds like and if it is …
NANK Runner Diver2 PRO Bone Conduction Earphones Review – Triathlon Support by Naenka
Views 3,204 Nank Runner Diver2 PRO by Naenka is a $150 USD pair of headphones / earphones with an open ear design, water and sweat resistance, and with a long battery life, plus a good internal memory and microSD slot for a card to play music locally. Introduction Nank …
ddHiFi M120B Type-C DAC IEM Cable – Music Travels Along Curved Lines
Views 3,520 ddHiFi M120B is a $89 USD upgrade cable for IEMs which has a Type-C connector, having the DAC embedded in the cable, with nothing else required for you to drive headphones besides the cable. Today we will review the M120 B, how it sounds like, and what my …
Kiwi Ears KE4 HiFi IEMs – Complete Redesign Of Audiophile Origins
Views 3,543 Kiwi Ears KE4 is a $199 USD pair of IEMS or In-Ear Monitors with a dual 2DD + 2BA Hybrid Drivers. Today we will study the new KE4 and briefly compare them with other similarly priced IEMS. Introduction The new Kiwi Ears KE4 we’re reviewing today is …
iFi Zen Blue V3 Lossless Bluetooth Transmitter / Receiver DAC – Flying Music Performance
Views 4,338 iFi Zen Blue V3 is a $299 USD Desktop Lossless Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver, with an embedded DAC, and with a high-quality Qualcomm 5.4 QC5181 chipset, and a balanced 4.4mm output, alongside some of the most impressive bluetooth abilities seen in the audio world. Today we will explore …
ddHiFi XLR44B XLR to 4.4mm Balanced Adapter – Converting The Flow
Views 7,962 ddHiFi XLR44B is an adapter designed to convert an XLR Headphone output for using a balanced 4.4mm cable with that output. Today we will review the XLR44B and see whether it is a good purchase. Introduction ddHiFi is a popular brand in our reviews, and the little …
Creative Sound Blaster G8 Desktop Hi-Res Dual DAC AMP – BiAmp Gaming Acoustic Engine
Views 11,441 Creative Sound Blaster G8 is a $149 USD desktop DAC / AMP with a Dual DAC inside, Hi-Res decoding support, and Proprietary XAMP dedicated amplifier. Today we will review the G8 and explore how it works, how it sounds like and if it would make a good purchase …
SoundMagic P58BT Bluetooth Headphones – Hybrid ANC With Long Battery Life
Views 12,542 SoundMagic P58BT is a $79 USD pair of Closed-Back Headphones with hybrid active noise cancellation, or ANC, with a 40mm dynamic driver and up to 60 hours of battery life. Today we will review and explore the P58BT and see if they are good for someone who’s into …
JDS Labs Synapse UAC2 Ground Loop Isolator – Filter The Noise, Purify The Signals
Views 14,346 JDS Labs Synapse is a $69 USD Ground Loop Isolator, a type of noise filter one would use for a computer that produces audible background noise with their IEMS, Headphones, DACs and AMPs. Today we will review the Synapse and explore what effects it has on sound and …
Alpha Delta KS100 Bluetooth HiFi IEMs – Single Driver Or Hybrid Are Not The Same
Views 13,772 Alpha Delta KS100 is a $100 USD pair of IEMS which can be purchased in multiple colors and in multiple driver configurations. This feels like one of the weirder things I have ever reviewed, as having multiple driver configurations available for the same IEM, same model, can be …
NeoHipo ET30 VU Meter – Vintage Charm For Modern Systems
Views 16,962 NeoHipo ET30 is a $159 USD stereo VU Meter designed for speaker systems, to bring a bit of that vintage charm to modern setups. Today we will review the ET30 and explore whether it changes the sound in any way, as well as what exactly it does for …
Shanling UA6 Flagship Portable DAC / AMP – Technically Revealing Power Sound
Views 14,391 Shanling UA6 is a $159 USD Dongle DAC AMP with 4 x CS43131 DACs inside, a fairly high driving power, and what Shanling considers to be the peak of USB Dongle DAC technology. Today we will review the UA6 In-Depth and study its performance, how it generally compares …
ddHiFi C2023 Side Bag / C100 Transport Case – Useful In Many Ways
Views 11,674 ddHiFi C2023 is a $59 USD Carrying Case / Side Bag designed for audiophiles, with multiple pockets and storage spaces. We will also be exploring the ddHiFi C100, a different transport bag designed for IEMs, which is tightly connected to the C2023 by having the same color scheme, …
Tronsmart Mirtune S100 Bluetooth Speaker – More Outdoor Shenanigans
Views 20,436 Tronsmart Mirtune S100 is a $79 USD Outdoor / Public usage Bluetooth speaker, with a powerful sound and tubular build. Today we will explore the S100, how it stacks against the competition and whether it is a good option for those who are in the entry-level range and …
Topping ArpegEar Hane IEMs – Feathers Of Musical Wings
Views 21,435 Topping ARPeGEAR Hane is a $129 USD pair of IEMs or In-Ear Monitors with an excellent design, and a 10mm Dynamic Driver at the core producing the music of the Hane. Today we will take a deep dive in the world of music rendered by Hane and explore …
FiiO Ka15 HiFi Dual DAC AMP – Jade Audio Retro Tape Cassette Dongle
Views 23,241 FiiO KA15 is a $109 USD dongle DAC AMP with a unique retro design that reminds me a lot of old cassette players, being a dual DAC design inside, perfect for HiFi listening with a modern sound. Today we will explore and review KA15. Introduction FiiO has …
Tozo Open Buds Earbuds – Air Conduction HiFi Redemption
Views 21,712 Tozo Open Buds is a 69 USD pair of TWS Bluetooth Open Ear Earbuds, which comes with adjustable angle for the earbud, waterproofing and Bluetooth 5.3 support, to match up with your active gym-infused lifestyle. Today we will take a deep dive in the sound, design and world …
HIFI Walker H20 PRO DAP Lossless Music Player Review – Professional Sound Quality
Views 25,380 HiFi walker H20 PRO is a $199 USD DAP, Digital audio Player, with Two-Way Bluetooth, Wifi support, and a capable microSD slot supporting up to 512GB microSD cards. Today we will take a deep dive in the music world created by H20 PRO and explore how it sounds …
SMSL B200 Bluetooth Receiver – LDAC Clarity And aptX HD Strength
Views 28,224 SMSL B200 is a $85 USD Bluetooth Receiver and DAC, with a very rectangular design, and a 2.33″ display at the front. Today we will explore the B200, what it is, how it works, and how it sounds. Introduction SMSL is one of the most popular Chifi …
Loxjie A40 HiFi Integrated Stereo Power Amplifier – DAC and MQA-CD with 165W x 2 Driving Power
Views 22,330 Loxjie A40 is a $255 USD entry-level Integrated Power Amplifier with a huge driving power per channel, HDMI ARC input, USB input, Aux Input, Phono input, and with both a Speaker Output and a Headphone Output. Today we will explore the diverse and boundless world of the A40 …
FiiO FD15 HiFi IEMS – Magnalium Dynamic Driver Rise
Views 18,652 FiiO FD15 is a $159 USD pair of IEMS or In-Ear Monitors with a Magnalium diaphragm DLC gasket driver at the heart, Deep bass and Midrange voicing, coming with a 1.5T Magnetic Flux for the driver magnets, and 316L Stainless Steel Shell to impress you with their sound. …
Tronsmart Mirtune H1 Lightweight HiFi Bluetooth Speaker – Compact And Practical
Views 16,611 Tronsmart Mirtune H1 is a 25 USD Bluetooth speaker designed for trips and adventures, with a carabiner attachment to clip to your backpack, and today is the first time we’re reviewing two bluetooth speakers at once (50 USD), to explore how well the new H1 handles a dual …
Topping B100 Mono HiFi Desktop Stereo Amplifier – Monoblock Clockwork Maestro
Views 32,237 Topping B100 is a Speaker Amplifier, and it is sold per piece, with a price of $299 USD per piece, although you will need two for your standard stereo setup, so you might as well consider the full price to be $598 USD per pair. Today we will …
Tozo S5 Fitness Smartwatch – Musical Fitness
Views 19,030 Tozo S5 is a $59 USD Fitness Smartwatch from the Earphone producer Tozo, coming with multiple lifestyle features designed to improve your fitness and today we will explore just what kind of impact such a device has on your music experience, and whether I would recommend using one …