Views 22,612 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 …
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Crosszone CZ-8a Enhanced Boutique Headphones – Soundstage Extending Globally
Views 29,411 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 …
High-End Munich 2024 Audio Show Review – Music Fun In Germany
Views 35,320 High-End Munich, held in Munchen Germany is the world-wide largest annual audio show that takes place in Europe, and this year we had the best time so far, as we learned a few tips and tricks from the previous year, but we also learned about the new launches …
Campfire Cascara Universal IEMs – Full Deep Bass Delight
Views 35,337 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, …
Keces Audio Ebravo Essential Streamer – The Digital Transport Actually Makes A Difference
Views 37,761 Keces Audio Ebravo is a $599 USD Streamer / Digital Transport designed to improve the audio performance of high-end audiophile enthusiast systems and equipment. Today we will take a listen and see if it brings any changes to the setups we’ll be implementing it in, including high-end systems …
Creative Sound Blaster X5 – Delightful Music Comes From Unexpected DAC / AMP / Sound Card
Views 26,274 Creative Sound Blaster X5 is a $299 USD high-quality Sound Card / DAC / AMP mainly aimed at gamers and audiophiles, or rather a hybrid of the two, with a 4.4mm balanced headphone output, RCA outputs, mic input, and with a selection of other features that may come …
ddHIFI RC20A RCA Cables – 40 Centimeters Of Pure Sound
Views 16,957 ddHIFI RC20A is a $79 USD pair of interconnect cables designed to go typically from the DAC to the AMP of your choice, and to be a better option than using the basic entry-level options that you can typically grab. Today we will review them, and see if …
iBasso 3T-154 Dynamic Driver IEMs – Large Driver, Deep Bass
Views 25,594 iBasso 3T-154 is a $149 USD pair of IEMs or In-Ear Monitors with a large dynamic driver, cable with modular jacks, and with a beautiful silver color. Today we will review the 3T-154 and compare it to other similarly priced IEMs, including ddHIFI Janus3 E2023 (129 USD), HIDIZS …
Aune Yuki DAC / AMP – Beautiful Looking But Serious Sounding Dongle
Views 29,643 Aune Yuki is a $179 USD Dongle DAC AMP with a dual DAC inside, and with a 4 x 4 Transistors design. Today we will be reviewing the Yuki and comparing it to other dongles and similarly priced sources including Hiby R3 II (179 USD), Audioengine D1 (169 …
Simgot EM6L Hybrid IEMs – Budget Prodigy Sound
Views 20,029 Simgot EM6L is a 109 USD entry-level IEM or Earphone which many folks have been enthusiastic about, and which has a nice design, cool cable, and which follows the H-2019 Curve, just like a couple of IEMs I reviewed recently. Today we will be reviewing the EM6L and …
iBasso DX260 DAP – Epic Octa DAC Music Player
Views 39,688 iBasso DX260 is a $949 USD DAP / Digital Audio Player, with a an Octa DAC configuration, balanced headphone output, Qualcomm 660 SoC, Hi-Res Playback, FIR interpolation filter, and a dynamic range up to 134 dB. Today we will review it, every aspect of its usage, and compare …
ThieAudio Hype 4 IEMs – Impact2 Sonion Audiophile Experience
Views 24,679 ThieAudio Hype 4 is a $399 USD pair of IEMs / In-Ear Monitors which is currently in pre-order on the Linsoul Website, and which comes with a strong selection of ThieAudio exclusive new technologies, including a new driver configuration, a new high-end cable, and the golden Linsoul support …
Campfire Bonneville Universal IEMs – Cradle Of Pure Music
Views 33,633 Campfire Bonneville is a $1399 USD pair of High-End Flagship Universal IEMs or In-Ear Monitors, with 4 drivers, one dynamic driver, and three balanced armatures, designed as one of the current Campfire Flagship IEMs, and a simple, stealthy design. Today we will fully review it in writing, also …
HIDIZS MS3 Hybrid IEMs – The Traditional Chifi Experience
Views 19,594 HIDIZS MS3 is a $109 USD pair of IEMs / In-Ear Monitors with a hybrid driver design, which today we will review and compare to other entry-level IEMs, including KZ Knowledge Zenith Joyodio VZ10 (79 USD), Tangzu Fudu Verse 1 (89 USD), ddHIFI Janus3 (129 USD) and 7Hz …
IKKO ITX05 Docking Station – Super Visuals, Better Sound
Views 19,065 IKKO ITX05 is a $349 USD docking station, with a 4.4mm balanced headphone output, USB DAC functions, and a few other interesting features under the hood. Today we will focus on reviewing it, and comparing it to other high-quality USB DAC/AMPs including Aune X1s GT (349 USD), ifi …
ddHIFI E2023 Janus3 – Power Of Change
Views 23,199 ddHIFI E2023 Janus3 is a $129 USD Chifi IEM with a single dynamic driver, detachable cable, and an upgrade to the original Janus we reviewed back in the day. Today we will explore the new Janus 3, and how it compares to other similarly priced IEMs, including Tangzu …
Luminox Audio Rubeus IEM Cable – Bass Warmth On Sound
Views 25,127 Luminox Audio Rubeus is a $230 USD cable for IEMS, configurable with a multitude of connectors and plugs, designed to be ergonomic, look beautiful and help you achieve a better listening experience all the time. Today we will review it together and also compare it to other IEM …
Soundmagic P60BT Bluetooth Wireless Headphnes – ANC With A Musical Twist
Views 20,149 Soundmagic P60BT is a $189 USD pair of closed-back Bluetooth headphones with ANC and a comfy design. Although we’ve seen many good headphones from Soundmagic, P60BT is confusing to say the least as I was able to find it listed for prices ranging from $135 USD to $169 …
JDS Labs Atom AMP 2 – All-Metal Headphone Amplifier With Octo-Buffers
Views 23,905 JDS Labs Atom AMP 2 is a $129 USD Headphone Amplifier which is an update to the ultra-popular JDS Labs Atom AMP+ and Atom AMP Hevi, this time coming with just 30 USD of increase in the price, but with a 4.4mm headphone output (intorduced at the request …
ddHIFI BC125A Air Ocean Cable – Wave Of Music, Rain Of Sound
Views 20,116 ddHIFI BC125A Air Ocean is a $229 USD cable for IEMS that is designed to be single ended, and which can be ordered with connectors for the most popular IEMs out there. Today we will be reviewing it and comparing it to other high-quality cables including Astral Acoustic …
FIR Audio e12 Electron Series Universal IEM – Strength Of A King
Views 38,422 FiR Audio e12 from the Electron Series is a $1799 USD IEM or In-Ear Monitor designed with a plethora of unique technologies by FIR Audio, including the SwapX 2-Pin, Tactile Bass, and Atom Venting. Today we will dive in the world of its sound, and review the e12, …
SIMGOT EA1000 Fermat – Warm, Wide And Airy Sound
Views 28,348 Simgot Ea1000 Fermat is a 219 $USD In-Ear Monitor or Earphone, with the new SDPGD Technology, detachable nozzles for multiple filter options, and with a beautiful shell that’s made of metal, and a high-end cable included in the package. Today we will review the new EA1000 Fermat and …
JDS Labs Atom DAC 2 – Crystal Clear Sound
Views 26,335 JDS Labs Atom DAC 2 is a $129 USD high-quality entry-level DAC for all sound systems with no volume control, but with optical and USB Type-C inputs, UAC 2 and UAC 1 fallback, and with a beautiful design, now with a metallic case and which comes with its …
Focal Bathys Bluetooth Headphones – French Fashion And Sound
Views 28,851 Focal Bathys is a $699 USD pair of Bluetooth headphones made by Focal, a huge French Company specialized in audiophile products, and those come with a Bluetooth 5.1 connection, 3.5mm Jack input, USB Type-C port for charging and data, and with ANC or Active Noise Canceling. The current …
FiiO Q15 Portable DAC AMP – Sweet Sounding Dynamics Master
Views 35,999 FiiO Q15 is a $399 USD portable DAC or Digital To Analog Converter, and Headphone Amplifier, with two headphone outputs, a smartphone mode, and with a huge driving power, but low noise for IEMs. Today we will review it and compare the new high-performance FiiO unit to other …