Views 25,765 Simgot EW200 is a $35.9 USD IEM or In-Ear Monitor from the entry-level range with a super neat design, complex new driver structure, and with a high quality cable, designed to be one of the most affordable options you have in this hobby. Introduction Simgot is a …
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Shanling UA4 DAC AMP – Smart Dongle United
Views 28,442 Shanling UA4 is a $99 USD DAC/AMP with a new ESS ES9069Q DAC, Strong Output Power, DSD512 and Hi-Res PCM support, up to 32 Bit and 768kHz, and with both a Balanced Headphone Output and a single ended one. Today we will be reviewing it, the sound it …
Keces S300+ Stereo HIFI Power Amplifier – Speaker Utopia Sound Master
Views 44,901 Keces S300+ is a $3499 USD high-end flagship Stereo HIFI Power Amplifier, with both Balanced and Unbalanced inputs, High and Low Bias modes, and with a power consumption of up to 1000W, able to use Loop Triggers, designed to drive the beefiest, most picky of speakers out there. …
Spirit Torino Twin Pulse Beryllium IEMs – Musicality, Warmth And Soul
Views 34,882 Spirit Torino Twin Pulse Beryllium is a $1000 USD / 1000 EURO IEM handmade in Italy, with with a scaled isobaric system, and a sound with a passion. Today we will be reviewing it, and compare it with other IEMs, including Soundz Avant (1390 USD), Sennheiser IE900 (1499 …
YanYin Canon II – 5-Way Biologic Dynamic Sound
Views 30,192 YanYin Canon II is a $379 USD IEM with 5 drivers in total, and the title of our review is not a bad translation, but comes from the official description of the Canon II. This midrange IEM comes with one Biological Dynamic Driver and 4 Balanced Armatures, 2 …
FiiO K11 DAC Headphone Amplifier – Railgun Power Punch
Views 35,086 FiiO K11 is a $129 USD truly balanced headphone amplifier and DAC, with a balanced headphone amplifier, 1400mW of power, and with adjustable RGB Logo Lighting, which works without a Driver, and as a USB DAC, and is based on the CS43198 DAC. Today we will be reviewing …
Dekoni x HIFIMAN Cobalt Headphones – Hearing Protection Bright Knight
Views 34,502 Dekoni x HIFIMAN Cobalt is a $399 USD pair of over-the-ear full-sized headphones with a closed back. Today we will be reviewing their sound, and place them against other headphones in the price range, including HarmonicDyne Zeus Elite (379 USD), SIVGA Luan (359 USD), Austrian Audio HI-X60 (399 …
FiiTii HIFIDots TWS IEMs – Good Sonics, Alien Style Now
Views 23,221 FiiTii HIFIDots is a $199 USD pair of IEMS or in-ear monitors from a brand that changed the name of the company a few times, and the version we have today is interesting to say the least, as it comes with a good sonic quality, outstanding charging / …
Blon x Z Jojo IEMs – More Anime, More Bass
Views 25,810 Blon x Z Jojo is a $49 USD pair of IEMs or in-ear monitors, with a large 10mm dynamic driver, and with a pink – violet housing. They draw inspiration from the Jojo anime, a series that has a strong focus on contrast, and which is the 13th …
FiiO BTR15 Bluetooth Receiver – Absolutely Wireless DAC/AMP
Views 34,738 FiiO BTR15 is a $119 USD / EURO Bluetooth DAC / AMP / Receiver, with a super light design, and an upgrade from the popular BTR5 model, with an improved design and overall abilities. Today we are putting it to test, diving into an in-depth review, and comparing …
Tozo Golden X1 TWS – Hybrid Bluetooth ANC LDAC Sound
Views 24,068 Tozo Golden X1 is a $149 USD pair of IEMs or in-ear monitors, with an interesting transport case that has a display to tell you how much battery they have left, with a hybrid BA + 12mm dynamic driver setup, and with some of the better ergonomics out …
HIFIMAN EF600 DAC / Headphone AMP – Towering R2R Music Excellence
Views 38,370 HIFIMAN EF600 is a $799 USD high-end desktop DAC / Headphone amplifier, with a vertical design, Himalaya Ladder DACs, and with a design to maximize desktop space. Today we will be reviewing it and comparing it to other high-end desktop DAC/AMPs, including Aune S9C PRO (699 USD), FiiO …
Lavricables Master Silver Headphone Cable – Invigorating Presentation
Views 29,402 Lavricables Master Silver is a $544 USD / Euro cable for headphones, which can be configured with multiple connectors, and in multiple lengths. The variant costing 544 USD is 3 meters in length, and comes with AECO XLR special connectors for the source, and with the Sky Blue …
HIDIZS MP145 Planar Magnetic IEMs – Sound Of The Largest Driver
Views 28,788 HIDIZS MP145 is a $159 USD pair of IEMs or In-Ear Monitors, with a huge planar magnetic driver, and with a unique open-back or at least semi-open design. Today we will take a deep dive into their sound, and see how they compare to the market, including similarly …
Amphion Argon3s Speakers – Natural, Personal, Intimate Sound
Views 34,285 Amphion Argon3s is a 3000 USD / EURO pair of bookshelf speakers with a 2-way configuration, a low crossover point, and with an interesting tech including a custom designed waveguide. They are going to be the stars of today’s review, and we will be comparing them with other …
Audiophile-Heaven Awards – Best Products of 2023
Views 44,396 With 2023 drawing to an end, I think it is time to be grateful for all the excellent music we heard this year, for all the awesome moments we had together, and to be looking forward to an even better year in 2024! Today we’re publishing our best …
FiiO FH11 IEMs – Entry-Level Bionic Conch Back On The Menu
Views 29,468 FiiO FH11 is a 55 USD pair of IEMs or In-Ear Monitors, with a Hybrid driver design, with 1 Dynamic Driver and 1 Balanced Armature driver. Given the price point, today we will focus on it and its sound, comfort, and we will together check out whether it …
Shanling UA1 Plus Dongle DAC – Driving Power Figuratively Speaking
Views 27,558 Shanling UA1 Plus is a $49 USD Dongle DAC AMP with a Dual CS43131 DAC, and high resolution decoding abilities. Today we’re going to be reviewing it, and also compare it to Shanling UA2 Plus (89 USD), ddHIFI TC35C (49 USD), and iFi Go Link (59 USD). …
Soundz Avant IEMs – Greek High-End Sound
Views 38,704 Soundz Avant is a 1390 USD / Euro IEM or In-Ear Monitor made in Greece by Soundz Custom, with 10 drivers playing in each ear, being ideal for both on-stage performers, but also studio workers and audiophiles. There is a Custom version you can purchase, if you have …
HIFIMAN HE1000SE – The Original Stealth-Nano Music Wonder
Views 46,091 HIFIMAN He1000SE or HE1000 Special Edition is a $3500 USD pair of over-the-ear planar magnetic headphones, designed as the mid flagship from HIFIMAN (if you don’t include Susvara, and the more exotic options), being one of the first headphones to have introduced the Stealth Magnet and Nano Diaphragm …
ThieAudio Hype 2 IEMs – Dual Dynamic Magnificent Impact
Views 29,706 ThieAudio Hype 2 is a $299 USD pair of In-Ear Monitors or IEMs sold and fulfilled by Linsoul, with a super comfortable ergonomic shell, 4 drivers playing for each ear, and with a high sensitivity, low impedance, and a 6mm nozzle diameter, designed to give you endless fun …
Drop + xDuoo TA-84 OTL Tube Amplifier / DAC – Clarity & Control Master
Views 31,825 Drop + xDuoo TA-84 is a $399 USD ($349 USD on Pre-Sale) OTL Tube Amplifier with Pre function, DAC function, and excellent build quality, currently sold on Drop, designed for desktop usage, which we will be reviewing today, and comparing to other high-quality DAC/AMPs, including FiiO K9 PRO …
Shanling Sono Entry-Level IEMs – Zinc Alloy Hybrid Sound
Views 27,462 Shanling Sono is a $79 USD pair of IEMs or In-Ear Monitors, with a dual dynamic driver set in Coaxial fashion, and a Balanced Armature, designed to be ergonomic, fun and lightweight. Today we will be reviewing them, and also make short comparisons between the Sono and other …
Aperion Audio RST MKII – 3-Inch Aluminum Ribbon Super Tweeter Precision Master
Views 34,707 Aperion Audio RST MKII is a $649 USD / 649 EURO pair of supertweeters, designed for bringing some extra high-end extension, air and clarity to any speaker system. The price is for a pair, and sadly I don’t really have anything similar to compare them to, but what …
SMSL AO300 DAC / HeadAMP / Integrated Stereo Amplifier – Class D Back In Game
Views 29,309 SMSL AO300 is a $289 USD DAC / Headphone Amplifier / Integrated Stereo Amplifier with a pre function, designed to run an entire speaker stereo system from just the amplifier, with everything else being a story of the past. This is literally the only unit you will ever …