Views 34,421 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 …
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
LETSHUOER DZ4 Triple Dynamic Driver IEMs – More Detail, More Fun
Views 39,206 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 42,208 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 36,368 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 35,008 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 27,363 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, …
AIYIMA A07 PRO Hifi Stereo Amplifier – Wired and Bluetooth 300W Mini AMP
Views 29,877 AIYIMA A07 PRO is a $ 89 USD new entry in the series of super affordable speaker amplifiers for desktop made in China, with a Class D design, and with an outrageously high power output. Since the price point is rather low, it can only be compared to …
Cleer ARC TWS Earbuds – Free Ears Sound
Views 37,209 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 67,355 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 …
Fosi Audio BT20A PRO HIFI Stereo Amplifier – Entry Sonic Punch
Views 31,910 Fosi Audio BT20A PRO is a $ 99.99 USD HIFI Desktop Speaker Amplifier, with Bluetooth 5.0, promising 300w x2 Power for Speakers, and running in Class D, with a line out too. It will be compared to other speaker amplifiers from the price range, including AIYIMA A07 PRO …
Aune Flamingo BD Bluetooth Receiver DAC – Flame Of Passion Sound
Views 31,662 Aune Flamingo BD is a $ 169 USD Bluetooth Receiver that has a good selection of inputs, a Tube PRE section for the DAC, and a really interesting sound. Given the entry-level price point, it will be compared to other entry-level DACs, including SMSL C200 (219 USD), Pro-Ject …
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 …
iBasso DC04PRO Type-C DAC AMP – Strongest Music Tail
Views 32,343 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 29,871 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 31,574 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 23,335 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 …
Shanling M0 Pro Ultraportable Music Player – Tiny DAP is Back
Views 38,840 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 33,139 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 …
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 35,109 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 …
Shanling M1s DAP Music Player – The Upside Down Song
Views 34,164 Shanling M1s is a $ 229 USD DAP / Music Player designed with frontal buttons, and which can be used upside down, thanks to a smart setting in the menu. It also has features such as USB DAC, MQA support, Balanced Output and Two-Way Bluetooth. It will be …
Fosi Audio TB10D HIFI Stereo Amplifier – Entry-Level Pushed Bound
Views 27,662 Fosi Audio TB10D is a $79 USD Stereo HiFi Amplifier with analog EQ tuning wheels, one RCA input and RCA output, with a maximum quoted power of 300W x 2. It is the most affordable entry-level stereo HIFI AMP I reviewed to date, so it will be interesting …
LYPERTEK Z7 TWS Earbuds – Bluetooth IEMs with LDX And Triple Hybrid Driver
Views 31,133 Lypertek Z7 is a $89 USD Bluetooth TWS or True Wireless IEM with a triple driver design, Bluetooth 5.2, and Wireless charging for the case. Today I will be reviewing it and comparing it with other BT IEMs, including Tin Buds 3, Yamaha TW-E3B, and ZMI PurPods PRO. …