Views 44,955 iBasso DX170 is a 449 USD DAP or Music Player made by ibasso, with Dual Cirrus CS43131 DAC Chips, DSD setup, a 5″ IPS Display, and 3200mAh battery. It will be compared to other high-end DAPs and music players, including Shanling M3X (350 USD), iFi Audio xDSD (400 …
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KZ GP20 Gaming Headphones – RGB Sonics
Views 30,876 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 …
Surfans F20 DAP / Music Player – Dynamics & Warmth
Views 39,775 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 …
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 …
Arylic S50 Pro+ Streamer / DAC – More Performance, Less Cost
Views 30,362 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 …
iBasso DX320 DAP Music Player – Ultimate Sonics
Views 43,525 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 …
S.M.S.L SMSL HO100 – Relaxing Listen
Views 34,017 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+ …
Soundmagic T60BT – Music In Pearly Light
Views 29,423 T60BT is an affordable TWS IEM with aptX, made by Soundmagic and priced at 69 USD at the moment of writing today’s full written review. They have a 5.8mm dynamic driver, and will be compared to other affordable TWS IEMs, including Tranya T40 (79 USD), Super EQ Q2 …
PadMate Pamu Explore Headphones – Bluetooth Energy, Bass Synergy
Views 34,783 Padmate Pamu Explore is a pair of Bluetooth headphones, priced at 89 USD, and given the low price but interesting design, will be compared to other bluetooth headphones, including SuperEQ S1 (69 USD), FiiO EH3NC (170 USD), and Valco VMK20 (180 USD). Introduction Padmate Tech or Pamu …
Matrix Audio Element i Streamer / DAC / Headphone AMP – Music Connections
Views 38,538 Matrix Audio Element i is a Streamer with a headphone output, DAC output, and much more, priced at 1150 USD, and will be compared to some of the best streamers, DACs and headphone amplifiers in the price range, including Cyrus One Cast (2000 USD), cocktail N25 Music Streamer …
Jade Audio FiiO KA1 Dongle DAC / AMP – Tails Of Sonic Speed
Views 42,022 Jade Audio / FiiO KA1 is a dongle DAC / AMP priced at 49 USD, with a type-C connector, Type-A adapter included in the package, RGB status indicator, and with an ES9281AC PRO DAC Chip. It will be compared to other entry-level Dongle DAC / AMPs in the …
Smabat M0 Earbuds – Affo Modular Buds
Views 59,007 Smabat M0 is a pair of Earbuds, or earphones with no silicone tips, priced at 35 USD, made to be modular, so you can replace the drivers inside, and the company also sells replacement drivers. The drivers are 15.4mm in size, and they are titanium plated, but given …
7Hz Eternal IEMs – Timeless Music Playing Now
Views 35,984 7Hz Eternal is an upper midrange IEM or In-Ear Monitor sold mainly on Linsoul, priced at 249 USD, with a huge 14.5mm dynamic driver, and which will be compared to other high quality IEMs such as FiiO FD5 (300 USD), Dunu Falcon PRO (220 USD), and ddHIFI Janus …
IMR Acoustics PRO Dark Matter (God Particle) – Universal Utopia Sounds
Views 48,204 IMR Acoustics PRO Dark Matter is an IEM priced at about 700 GBP or Great Britain Pounds, or about 910 USD, handmade by pros for pros, with two drivers, one dynamic and one bone conduction in its design. Given their price point, Dark Matter resides in the territory …
Tranya T40 TWS IEMs – Matrix Of Sounds
Views 70,990 Tranya T40 is a pair of TWS IEMs priced at 79.99 USD, sold through multiple channels, and with a huge 13mm dynamic driver, and Dual Effect modes. They have Type-C fast charging, and IPX5 Water Proofing, and will be compared to other entry-level, affordable budget TWS IEMs including …
Ambient Acoustics MAD24 – Insanely Musical
Views 61,176 Ambient Acoustics MAD24 is an in-ear monitor priced at 3499 USD, designed with 24 balanced armature drivers, under the Main Audio Destination naming scheme, and which is quickly gathering recognition in the Audiophile World. Given the price point, they have to be compared to pretty much every single …
Lotoo LE-M1 IEMs – Actual Monitors For Music Production
Views 29,289 Lotoo LE-M1 IEMs – Actual Monitors For Music Production Lotoo LE-M1 is an IEM or In-Ear Monitor, in the true sense of the word. They are priced at 269 USD, and they are designed, created and engineered for music production, rather than music listening. The best part is …
Nuarl N6PRO Series 2 TWS – Business Elegance
Views 59,158 N6PRO Series 2 is a TWS IEM designed by NUARL, and priced at 105 USD, with up to 11 hours of battery life, an ergonomic fit, and physical buttons. They will be compared to other TWS IEMs, including NUARL N10 Plus (165 USD), 1More ANC TWS EHD9001TA (200 …
Smabat M2S PRO – Earbuds Modularity Go!
Views 25,367 Smabat M2S PRO are a pair of earbuds, designed by Smabat, and priced at 64 USD at the moment of writing this full written review. The review will focus on their usage, features, as well as design, as their main selling point is that you can easily replace …
IKKO OH1S Gems – Precious Sound Machines
Views 19,727 With SVAS Technology or Separating Vector Acoustic Systems, and priced at 143.10 USD, we have IKKO OH1S, a midrange IEM with excellent construction quality and nice comfort. It will be compared to the Dunu Falcon Pro (220 USD), 7Hz Timeless (220 USD), Tin Audio T5 (130 USD). …
STE Cu W16 IEM Cable – The Copper Signal
Views 64,206 STE CU W16 is a Copper Cable priced at 400 USD, and designed / created by STE Audio Ferrari or Silverstone Technology Electronic, with a unique construction and ergonomic design. It will be compared to other high-end cables in the price range, including Effect Audio EVO 1 (440 …
Lotoo PAW 1 XY Mic Player / Recorder – Records My Dreams
Views 22,066 Paw 1 is a complex recording interface bundle with a price tag of 800 USD, and with multiple usage scenarios. It has an embedded memory of 64 GB, which should be enough for most people, and it also has a type-C interface, it can drive headphones, and the …
iBasso DX240 AMP8 MK2 Module – A Whole New Experience
Views 43,722 I just reviewed iBasso DX240, the linear evolution from their DX220, and now it is time for a new amplifier module, made just for it, AMP8 MK2, priced at 219 USD, with both a balanced and a single ended output, and much more driving power than the AMP1 …
Pamu Unique / Scroll Plus TWS IEMS – Natural Chameleon Sounds
Views 27,943 Pamu Unique and Scroll Plus are TWS IEMs priced at 89 USD and 50 USD respectively, and they are the first customizable TWS IEMs, or rather TWS IEMs that offer a customizable carrying case. Introduction Pamu or Padmate tech is a company known for Bluetooth products, and …
AIAIAI TMA-2 Studio Wireless+ – The Portable Ones
Views 59,084 AIAIAI TMA-2 Wireless+ is a high-end headphone with a comfortable design, and a price tag of about 350 EUROs / 390 USD. Given the price range, they will be compared to Sendy Audio Apollo (500 USD), Avantone Pro Planar Magnetic Headphones (450 USD), iBasso SR-2 Open-Back Dynamic Headphones …