Views 39,270 SVS Prime Wireless Pro is a $899 USD (internationally, without VAT), 4999 RON (Romania, AVstore, final price) pair of high-end speakers with a package that includes literally everything you may require, including the speakers, 200W Active Power (50W x 4 , 4 – Way stereo integrated amplifiers), Wireless …
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FiiO K9 PRO ESS DAC / AMP – Sound Versatility Unbound
Views 42,316 FiiO K9 PRO ESS is a $849 USD DAC / Headphone Amplifier with a multitude of inputs and outputs, a bulky but cool design, and with enough driving power to deal with most headphones out there. Although the XLR port is covered in most photos, and in most …
Shanling H5 Portable DAC / AMP – Multi Tone Of Warmth
Views 36,349 Shanling H5 is a $369 USD DAC / AMP designed with portability in mind, offering a rich selection of inputs and outputs, a lower power than H7, but still enough for most planar magnetic headphones, with RCA, Balanced 4.4mm, and Single Ended 3.5mm Outputs. With a battery life …
HarmonicDyne Zeus Elite – The Bigger, Fuller Upgrade
Views 33,380 HarmonicDyne Zeus Elite is a $379 USD pair of over-the-ear headphones with a dynamic driver at the heart, and a warm, punchy sound, with a new 50mm driver that uses a suspension diaphragm. Today we will be reviewing it and also compare it to other high-quality headphones in …
Moondrop Blessing 3 Earphones – Abundant Music Synapse
Views 31,085 Moondrop Blessing 3 is a $319 USD pair of In-Ear Monitors, with 2 Dynamic Drivers + 4 Balanced Armatures configuration, which has a superb design, and is made to take over the midrange IEM market. Today we will be reviewing them together, and we will also be comparing …
HIFIMAN Ananda Nano Headphones – Refinement Of The Planar Art
Views 47,021 HIFIMAN Ananda Nano is a $599 USD pair of over-the-ear Planar Magnetic Headphones with the new Nano diaphragm, which is a direct update from the Ananda Stealth that we reviewed before, and which should be a huge sonic upgrade from it. We will be comparing it with other …
HIDIZS MS5 IEMs – 4 BA, One Dynamic, And A Lot Of Fun
Views 33,666 HIDIZS MS5 is a $399 USD pair of In-Ear Monitors with 5 Drivers playing for each ear, a replaceable pneumatic sound tuning filter, and with a detachable cable, coming in a premium package. Given the price point, they will be compared to other high-quality midrange IEMs, including Xenns …
SIVGA Luan HiFi Dynamic Headphones – Signal Precision Master
Views 40,999 SIVGA Luan is a $359 USD pair of headphones, made by SIVGA Audio / with handmade wood housing and CNC metallic parts, a dynamic driver, and superb comfort. They will be compared to other high-end headphones, including Austrian Audio HI-X60, Erzetich Thalia, iBasso SR3, OLLO S5X, HIFIMAN Edition …
Sennheiser HD 660S2 Dynamic Headphones – Magnificent Musicality
Views 45,851 Sennheiser HD 660S2 is a $599 USD pair of high impedance dynamic headphones, which are a retuning of the Sennheiser HD 660S that I reviewed a few years ago. It will be interesting to explore this new version, how it compares to the old Sennheiser HD 660S, but …
iBasso IT05 IEMs – Best Performance In The Class
Views 32,228 iBasso IT05 is a $ 299 USD IEM or In-Ear Monitor made by iBasso, with a 11mm Dynamic Driver, an impedance of 16 OHMs, and a SPL of 119 dB. This review will focus on exploring them, along with comparing the latest high-end offering from iBasso with other …
ddHIFI TC44A Type-C USB DAC – Single Ended Mini Kick
Views 31,313 ddHIFI TC44A is a $79 USD DAC / AMP with a CS43434 DAC wit a Type-C or Lightning port, and a 4.4mm Single Ended headphone output. Don’t mind too much the single ended part, it has all the poles for balanced cables and balanced headphones, but ddHIFI did …
Aune S9C PRO DAC Headphone AMP – The Silver Lining Of Flagships
Views 49,879 Aune S9C PRO Reference is a $699 USD high-end DAC / Headphone Amplifier and currently the flagship from Aune’s 2023 offering. It comes with 2 DAC chips, namely the ESS ES9068 DAC chips, it has up to 5 Watts of power over the balanced headphone output, a USB …
Blon B50 Headphones – Odd Sound Equals Audio Fun
Views 35,843 BLON B50 is an entry-level pair of headphones with a price tag of $ 119 USD, designed for music lovers to enjoy, having a low impedance, ultra high sensitivity, and detachable cable, all to make your experience as fun as possible. They will be reviewed and compared to …
iBasso DX320 MAX TI DAP Music Player – Ultimate Portable Flagship Dream
Views 49,874 iBasso DX320 MAX TI is a $ 3499 USD Music Player or DAP designed to be the ultimate companion to your audio journey. It features Android 11, Class A Amplification, 6GB or RAM, 4 ROHM DACs (BD34301EKV) and both a Single Ended and a Balanced headphone output. It …
HIFIMAN Svanar Wireless – The Swan Takes Flight
Views 45,062 HIFIMAN Svanar Wireless is a $ 499 USD pair of Bluetooth TWS Wireless IEMs with R2R DAC tech inside, based on the Topology Diaphragm, with a superb carrying / charging case and with IPX5 Water Resistant design. They will be compared to the best Wireless Earphones that I …
High-End Munich 2023 – An Audiophile Heaven For Your Ears
Views 67,183 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 …
Aune Flamingo BD Bluetooth Receiver DAC – Flame Of Passion Sound
Views 31,521 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 …
HIFIMAN Svanar IEMs – Fantastic Music Flagship
Views 42,655 HIFIMAN Svanar is the $ 1999 USD flagship IEM or In-Ear Monitor designed by HIFIMAN, to dominate the earphone market with single dynamic driver designs, with the name being inspired by the Swedish word for Swan, beauty, elegance and grace. It will be compared to other flagships, including …
KiiBoom Evoke IEMs – Pump The Feeling
Views 31,065 KiiBoom Evoke is an IEM or in-ear monitor priced at $ 199 USD for the color seen in today’s review, and $ 169 USD for other colors, designed with a triple driver design, 15 Ohms of impedance, and a high 108dB sensitivity. It will be compared to other …
Austrian Audio HI-X60 – Detail Extractor Tuned Masterfully
Views 38,842 Austrian Audio HI-X60 is a $ 399 USD pair of closed-back headphones, with a 44mm high excursion dynamic driver, two detachable cables and metallic hinges for maximum durability and made in Vienna. They are going to be compared to other high-end headphones, including OLLO S5X (489 USD), SIVGA …
Moondrop Stellaris IEMs – Galactic Performance
Views 33,796 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 33,047 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 …
Unique Melody Maven PRO IEMS – Most Beautiful Music Note
Views 33,455 Uniuqe Melody Maven PRO is a pair of $1799 USD pair of IEMs with 10 Balanced Armature Drivers and two EST Drivers playing in each ear, a Titanium Shell, and outstanding cables, all for the ultimate musicality. They will be compared to other flagship IEMs, including CTM Clear …
ThieAudio Ghost – Sapphire Dynamic Driver
Views 31,078 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 …
KIWI Ears Orchestra Lite – The Detailed Midrange IEMs
Views 31,322 KIWI Ears Orchestra Lite is a $ 249 USD pair of IEMs or In-Ear Monitors, with 8 Balanced Armature Drivers, super nice comfort, solid and fulfilled by Linsoul. Today they are getting a full written review and will be compared with other midrange offers, including Dunu Talos (199 …