Views 22,648 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 30,777 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 …
SMSL C200 DAC / Headphone AMP – Super Resolution
Views 25,596 SMSL C200 is 219 USD a DAC / Headphone AMP / Bluetooth Receiver with Hi-Res and DSD Playback abilities, sold and supported by Aoshida Audio, with both a 6.35mm and a 4.4mm output, Hi-Res Wireless Audio support, and with 4 x OPA 1612A OP-AMPs to support the headphone …
TempoTec V6 Music Player DAP – Super Performer
Views 30,076 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 …
HIFIMAN HE1000 V2 Planar Magnetic Headphones – Music Magic
Views 50,908 HIFIMAN He1000 V2 is a 2999 USD Planar Magnetic Headphone designed for the music lover that really knows what they want, and which is the world’s first headphone with a diaphragm that is only nanometers in thickness. It comes with a three-year stellar warranty by HIFIMAN, and it …
Periodic Audio Ti V3 Titanium – Terminator Earphones
Views 31,445 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 …
Hiby FC4 Dongle USB DAC/AMP – Balanced Driver
Views 24,629 Hiby FC4 USB DAC / AMP is priced at 99 USD, and it is a dongle with MQA support, as well as two headphone outputs, one that’s 4.4mm and balanced, and one that’s 3.5mm in size and single ended. It will be compared to other high-quality dongle DAC/AMPs …
Sports & Outdo Mifo S ANC TWS Earphones – Edgy Music
Views 25,975 Sports & Outdo Mifo S is a 169 USD pair of TWS or True Wireless IEMs, with ANC or active noise canceling, with a really edgy design, long battery life, and super lightweight construction. They will be compared to other TWS IEMs around the price point, including, 1More …
KZ GP20 Gaming Headphones – RGB Sonics
Views 30,875 KZ GP20 is a 65 USD high-quality gaming wireless headphone with Bluetooth 5.0 support, 65 Hours quoted play time, RGB Light effects, and 50mm dynamic drivers. I did review a few bluetooth headphones around the 65 USD price point, so KZ GP20 will be compared with Pamu Explore …
iBasso AMP13 Amplifier Module For DX320 – Portable NuTube AMPs
Views 30,822 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 …
Surfans F20 DAP / Music Player – Dynamics & Warmth
Views 39,768 Surfans F20 is a 119 USD music player or DAP with a 3.5mm single ended headphone output, a line out, micro USB port, and a wheel for browsing the file tree. It supports microSD cards up to 256 GB, and it comes with a 32 GB microSD card …
Ambient Acoustics MAD16 IEMs – Crazy Music Colors
Views 37,762 Ambient Acoustics MAD16 is an in-ear monitor priced at 2500 USD, designed with 16 balanced armature drivers, under the Main Audio Destination naming scheme. Given the price point, they have to be compared to other flagship IEMs, including CTM Clear Tune Monitors Da Vinci IX (1800 USD), Unique …
SuperEQ S1 Bluetooth Headphones – Take Music With You
Views 28,791 SuperEQ S1 are a pair of Bluetooth Headphones priced at 69 USD, with some websites such as Amazon having them on prices such as 59 USD at the moment of writing today’s full written review. There are not many other headphones priced so low out there, especially Bluetooth …
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 …
AIYIMA Audio D03 Stereo HiFi Amplifier – Power Class High, Price Class Minimal
Views 34,328 AIYIMA Audio D03 is a Hifi Amplifier in Class D, priced at 160 USD at the moment of writing today’s review. Given the low price point, it will be compared to other entry-level and super affordable desktop hifi amplifiers, including Arylic A50 (220 USD). Introduction Today is …
RAPTGO HOOK-X Earphones – Mini Planar Drivers Rock!
Views 37,546 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). …
iBasso DC06 Dongle DAC AMP – Square Performance
Views 38,341 iBasso DC06 is a 119 USD Dongle DAC / AMP, with Dual ES9219C DACs, 320mW in 32 OHMs, Balanced output and support for decoding MQA as well as DSD up to 256x. It will be compared to other popular Dongle DAC/AMPs in the price range including ddHIFI TC44C …
Aune X1S GT BT DAC / AMP / Streamer – Flow Of Music
Views 39,003 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 …
Arylic S50 Pro+ Streamer / DAC – More Performance, Less Cost
Views 30,361 We have a new high-performance budget Streamer / DAC from Arylic, and their S50 PRO+ is priced at 219 USD, and will be compared to Arylic A50 (220 USD), allo Audio Revolution DAC (260 USD), and Pro-Ject DAC Box DS (430 USD). Introduction Aryllic is one of …
Sivga SV023 Dynamic Headphones – Pinch And Punch
Views 35,742 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), …
iBasso DX320 DAP Music Player – Ultimate Sonics
Views 43,521 Ibasso DX320 is the 1599 USD flagship DAP or Digital Audio Player made by iBasso, with a modular AMP design, two colors available for purchase, and with new ROHM MUS-IC DACs instead of ESS or AK chips. Given the price point, it will be placed against the wall …
Pamu Slide 2 ANC TWS IEMs – Magnetic Force
Views 31,611 Pamu Slide 2 is a new TWS IEM priced at 159 USD, made by Padmate Tech, as an upgrade to the original Pamu Slide Mini, which I reviewed on Audiophile-Heaven. They are currently in a pre-order phase on Indiegogo for about 80 USD, and given the price point, …
S.M.S.L SMSL HO100 – Relaxing Listen
Views 34,016 S.M.S.L SMSL HO100 is a Headphone Amplifier priced at 149 USD, XLR and RCA inputs, three gain levels, and an ultra low distortion design. It is also made to pair perfectly with the SMSL DO100 DAC I just reviewed. SMSL HO100 will be compared with JDS Labs Atom+ …
HeartField Acoustic Deer IEMs – The Woods Answer Music’s Call
Views 37,469 HeartFiled Acoustic Deer is a high-quality IEM priced at 169 USD, and will be compared in today’s written review with KB Ear Aurora (169 USD), Dunu Falcon PRO (220 USD), 7Hz Timeless (220 USD), and QoA Queen Of Audio Adonis (190 USD). Introduction Heartfiled is a new …