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HiBy W4 Review Marcelo reviews the HiBy W4, a new Bluetooth 5.4-capable portable dual DAC and headphone amplifier offering up to 475mW of output power. It is currently priced at $99.00. Disclaimer: This unit sent to...

HiBy W4 Review

A cute and affordable little portable wireless and wired Amp/DAC designed to slip into your pocket or on the back of a smartphone.

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#audiophile #bluetooth #valentine #cny #headphones #earphones

Campfire Audio Andromeda 10 Review Nihal reviews the Campfire Audio Andromeda 10, the new 10 BA driver successor to the company's classic 5-driver Andromeda universal IEM. It is currently priced at $1799.00 for the regular version and ...

Campfire Audio Andromeda 10 Review

The true successor to the company's iconic Andromeda doubles the driver count, but does it better the legacy sound that won over so many?

Nihal finds out in his latest feature!

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#valentine #usa #earphones #audiophile #cny

Sendy Audio Egret Review Meldrick reviews the Sendy Audio Egret, a new set of open-back 98x84mm planar magnetic driver headphones with black walnut wood earcups. It is currently priced at $799.00. Disclaimer: This sample was ...

Sendy Audio Egret Review

Sendy recently launched its latest mid-tier planar driver open-back headphones, called the Egret.

Find out why Meldrick called it a "great value proposition" in his latest feature!

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#review #audiophile #headphones #cny #hifi

Topping E50 II Review Meldrick reviews the Topping E50 II, an affordable compact AK4497S-equipped desktop DAC with DSD512 decoding and Home App integration. It is currently priced at $199.00. Disclaimer: This sample unit w...

Topping E50 II Review

Topping's latest compact, affordable wonder, the E50 II desktop DAC, features an upgraded decoder and tight integration into the company's Home app.

A good choice for tighter budgets?

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#review #cny #linsoul #topping #audiophile #hifi

iBasso EPITOME Review Nihal reviews the iBasso EPITOME, the company's flagship hybrid universal IEM featuring a massive 12 BA and 8 EST driver configuration. It is currently priced at $3499.00. Disclaimer: I received this ...

iBasso EPITOME Review

We start the weekend with iBasso's monstrous 12 BA and 8 EST driver flagship IEM, called the EPITOME.

Does it deserve a seat at the high-end table?

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#audiophile #earphones #iem #cny #summitfi

Questyle QCC Dongle Pro Review Louis reviews the Questyle QCC Dongle Pro, a compact BT5.4 dongle that enhances portable devices with LDAC and aptX Lossless transmission. It is currently priced at $69.00. Disclaimer: I received this...

Questyle QCC Dongle Pro Review

The QCC Dongle Pro is another one of those very useful and affordable little BT transmission dongles for iPhone users or any device lacking LDAC and aptX Wireless.

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#wireless #earphones #headphones #cny #bluetooth #iPhone

XENNS Mangird Tea Pro SE Review Kurt reviews the XENNS Mangird Tea Pro SE, a new limited-edition hybrid dual dynamic and 6 balanced armature driver IEM priced at $449.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my hon...

XENNS Mangird Tea Pro SE Review

Today's bonus feature is a full review of XENN's limited edition hybrid dual DD and 6 BA driver, Tea Pro SE.

Their best yet? Kurt finds out in his latest article!

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#earphones #iem #cny #chifi #linsoul #audiophile

Punch Audio Portazo Review Marcelo reviews the Punch Audio Portazo, a new hybrid dual planar and composite 10mm dynamic driver universal IEM priced at $189.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest op...

Punch Audio Portazo Review

We start the working week with a new hybrid dynamic and dual planar IEM from Punchy Audio, called the Portazo.

An affordable bass head choice?

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#iem #earphones #cny #earbuds #chifi #linsoul

Questyle SIGMA Pro Review Louis reviews the Questyle SIGMA Pro, a flagship portable Bluetooth-capable DAC and Current Mode discrete engineered headphone amplifier. It is currently priced at $899.00. Disclaimer: I received this...

Questyle SIGMA Pro Review

Our weekend review covers Questyle's new flagship discrete-engineered portable DAC/Amp, the SIGMA Pro.

Louis finds out how it performs and stacks up against some of the competition!

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#audiophile #headphones #earphones #valentines #amplifier

iBasso AMP17 Review Marcus reviews the iBasso AMP17, the first 1900mW-capable and DX340-compatible amplification card to feature gallium nitride (GaN). It is currently priced at $299. Disclaimer: I received this sample i...

iBasso AMP17 Review

iBasso DAP fans should definitely consider swapping out their stock AMP15 amplification card for the AMP17.

Marcus reviews AMP17 and tells you why he thinks it's better than AMP15.

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#headphones #earphones #dap #CNY #streaming #dx340 #iBasso

Shanling UA7 Review Louis reviews the Shanling UA7, a new flagship dongle DAC featuring dual JAN6418 vacuum-tube amplification and up to 577 mW of output power. It is currently priced at $298.00. Disclaimer: This sample ...

Shanling UA7 Review

Another dual-mode solid-state and tube dongle DAC hits the market with Shanling's flagship UA7.

How does it perform and compare to its close sibling from ONIX?

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#audiophile #canjam #smartphones #iPhone #earphones #headphones #streaming

Zaylli LYRÖ Review James reviews the Zaylli LYRÖ, a pair of semi-open-back dynamic driver headphones with a unique rotary tuning switch and detachable design. It has an SRP of $249 with Kickstarter earlybird prices star...

Zaylli LYRÖ Review

Something unique to kick off the working week with James's full review of the rotary tuning switch-cable on-ear Zaylli LYRÖ headphones.

Now published on Headfonics!

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#headphones #canjam #kickstarter #audiophile #cny

HiBy RS8 II Review Marcus reviews the HiBy RS8 II, a groundbreaking flagship 16GB Android DAP with adaptive amplification and AI-enabled tone controls. It is currently priced at $3899.00. Disclaimer: This unit sent to m...

HiBy RS8 II Review

Less of a luxury DAP and more like a complex, yet highly rewarding journey into what is possible with sound and AI.

HiBy's new flagship RS8 II is reviewed, compared, and measured!

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#review #audiophile #AI #earphones #headphones #android #retro

PLUSSOUND VOLTA SE Review Nihal reviews the PLUSSOUND VOLTA SE, a special-edition high-end dual-dynamic, twin-BA, and dual-EST driver tri-hybrid universal IEM. It is currently priced at $2799.99. Disclaimer: I received this sa...

PLUSSOUND VOLTA SE Review

The last in the series of new PLUSSOUND product launches is a full review of the new high-end tri-hybrid VOLTA SE in-ear monitor.

More musically satisfying than the SONORA SE?

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#review #audiophile #canjam #dubai #earphones #usa

INAWAKEN Twilight-DS Review Kurt reviews the INAWAKEN Twilight-DS, a hybrid universal IEM boasting a massive quad dynamic and 8 balanced armature driver design. It is currently priced at $349.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent...

INAWAKEN Twilight-DS Review

A new brand for us with an IEM called the Twilight-DS, boasting 4 dynamic drivers and 8 BAs, with a sub-$400 price tag.

A hot mess or a delightful design?

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#review #audiophile #canjam #iem #earphones #linsoul

LETSHUOER Ember Review Nihal reviews the LETSHUOER Ember, a new limited-edition flagship 14.8mm planar magnetic driver universal IEM currently priced at $499.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my hon...

LETSHUOER Ember Review

First seen at SIAS 2025 last August, LETSHUOER's new flagship planar driver IEM, Ember, was officially launched last Friday.

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#review #iem #audiophile #canjam #earphones

FiiO JH13 Review Marcelo reviews the FiiO JH13, a new hybrid 10mm dynamic and dual BA driver in-ear monitor marketed under the Jade Audio sub-brand. It is currently priced at $39.99. Disclaimer: I received this sample...

FiiO JH13 Review

Wallet still a bit light after the festive season? FiiO's new hybrid triple driver JH13 IEM is plenty affordable.

The only question is how it performs.

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#review #iem #earphones #audiophile #canjam

PLUSSOUND Palladium Fusion Hybrid Review Nihal reviews the PLUSSOUND Palladium Fusion Hybrid, a new high-end aftermarket 25AWG audio cable with a hybrid alloy coaxial design. It is currently priced at $1999.00. Disclaimer: I received this sa...

PLUSSOUND Palladium Fusion Hybrid Review

PLUSSOUND rolls out the premium carpet for their latest high-end offering, the 25AWG Palladium Fusion Hybrid!

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#cable #review #audiophile #usa #canjam

Shanling EC Zero AKM Review Marcus reviews the Shanling EC Zero AKM, a new entry-level wireless-capable portable CD player with an AKM DAC and solid-state amplification. It is currently priced from $319.00. Disclaimer: This samp...

Shanling EC Zero AKM Review

The EC Zero AKM is a new, more affordable, solid-state-only version of the 2025 award-winning EC Zero T portable CD player.

Perfect for IEM users?

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#review #audiophile #CDplayer #retro #earphones #headphones

Vision Ears VE PRO Review Marcus reviews the Vision Ears VE PRO, a new hybrid 8mm dynamic and triple balanced armature driver custom in-ear monitor priced at €1,400.00.  Disclaimer: This was sent as a sample in return for my h...

Vision Ears VE PRO Review

Possibly the sweet spot between price and performance in the new custom monitor lineup from Vision Ears.

Marcus reviews and compares the new hybrid multi-driver VE PRO!

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#earphones #germany #customs #iem #canjam #audiophile

final DX3000 CL Review James reviews the final DX3000 CL, the company's next-generation dynamic driver headphone featuring a hybrid paper and carbon fiber diaphragm. It is currently priced around $599. Disclaimer: I receive...

final DX3000 CL Review

Final launched their latest mid-range dynamic driver headphone called the DX3000 CL.

Is the upgraded driver a competitive performer at this price point?

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#headphones #Japan #canjam #audiophile

HarmonicDyne Romantic Review Meldrick reviews the HarmonicDyne Romantic, a new set of open-back headphones equipped with a 60mm Bamboo Fiber dynamic driver. They are currently priced at $339.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent t...

HarmonicDyne Romantic Review

HarmonicDyne further expands its midrange headphone line with the new open-back Romantic.

So, what's so special about a bamboo fiber dynamic driver? Meldrick finds out in his latest feature!

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#headphones #canjam #newyear #audiophile

Vision Ears VE PURE Review Marcus reviews the Vision Ears VE PURE, a new high-end custom monitor with a 7 balanced armature driver design designed for pros and audiophiles alike. It is currently priced at €1,900. Disclaimer: Th...

Vision Ears VE PURE Review

One of VE's more refined all-BA custom monitor offerings has been updated and released as the new VE PURE.

How does it perform and compare to the rest of the custom IEM range?

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#germnay #canjam #customs #earphones #iem #audiophile

PLUSSOUND SONORA SE Review Nihal reviews the PLUSSOUND SONORA SE, a new special edition high-end hybrid dual 10mm dynamic, quad BA, and dual EST driver IEM. It is currently  Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my...

PLUSSOUND SONORA SE Review

New high-end gear from PLUSSOUND with a refined edition of last year's summit-fi hybrid SONORA IEM.

Anything new to add from the SE? Nihal finds out in his latest feature!

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#audiophile #highend #earphones #iem #canjam

FiiO AIR LINK Review Louis reviews the FiiO AIR LINK, an affordable Bluetooth 6.0 dongle that enhances compatible devices with LDAC and aptX Lossless transmission. It is currently priced at around $59.00. Disclaimer: I re...

FiiO AIR LINK Review

An early benchmark for useful devices in 2026?

Louis tests and compares FiiO's affordable AIR LINK BT6.0 transmitter dongle across several gadgets in today's feature!

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#review #audiophile #streaming #smartphone #iPhone

ZiiGaat Horizon Review Kurt reviews the ZiiGaat Horizon, a hybrid in-ear monitor featuring a 10mm dynamic, dual BA, and dual composite planar drivers, currently priced at $329.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in r...

ZiiGaat Horizon Review

We start the new year with Kurt's full review and comparisons of ZiiGaat's tribrid dynamic, BA, and planar universal IEM, the Horizon.

Now published on Headfonics!

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#review #audiophile #newyear #chifi #linsoul #earphones

QoA Martini Review Marcelo reviews the QoA Martini, the company's flagship hybrid dynamic, BA, and bone conduction driver IEM, currently priced at $699.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my hones...

QoA Martini Review

We close out 2025 with Marcelo's full review and measurements of QoA's flagship tribrid driver IEM, the Martini. An aptly named IEM to bring in the New Year :)

Now published on Headfonics!

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#newyear #review #audiophile #chifi #kinera #earphones

Kinera NOTT Phantom Review Marcelo reviews the Kinera NOTT Phantom, a hybrid 8mm dynamic and quad balanced armature driver universal IEM currently priced at $430.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my hon...

Kinera NOTT Phantom Review

Our penultimate feature of 2025 is Marcelo's full review with comparisons of Kinera's beautifully designed NOTT Phantom hybrid multi-driver IEM

Now published on Headfonics!

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#review #audiophile #earphones #newyear #kinera

SIVGA Nightingale PRO Review Marcelo reviews the SIVGA Nightingale PRO, a new universal IEM with a proprietary 14.5mm multi-magnetic driver, currently priced at $296.00. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my h...

SIVGA Nightingale PRO Review

More upgrades from SIVGA at the end of 2025 with a new 14.5mm planar driver PRO version of their popular Nightingale IEM.

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#review #newyear #audiophile #earphones

Our 2025 Top Gear Awards We finish out the year with our Top Gear Awards for 2025. This is our highest accolade, representing the best audio gear that the team at Headfonics reviewed for this calendar year. This is our

Our 2025 Top Gear Awards

Closing out the year with the team’s picks for the best gear they reviewed across multiple categories in 2025.

Did your favorites make the grade?

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#audiophile #awards #newyear #headphones #earphones #amplifiers #dongles #streaming