Cayin Fantasy Review – Out of This World
The Fantasy is a beautifully constructed earphone with plenty of Beryllium magic applying to its sensational technical performance but also to its proclivity for sharpness in stock configuration.
Burson Playmate II Review – The Art of Nostalgia
Pros – Great design and build quality, Easily swappable OPAMPs, Heaps of driving power, Powerful midrange presentation, Spacious and immersive … Continue Reading Burson Playmate II Review – The Art of Nostalgia
Final Audio A3000 & A4000 Review – Aberrant
Final Audio’s latest earphones offer unique qualities you won’t find recreated by competitors but also tonalities that differ from the majority. So long as this is to your preference, there is much to like about their detail retrieval and ability to play with space and clarity like few around this price point and well beyond.
Lypertek Soundfree S20 Review – Benchmark on a Budget
Though Lypertek may not have created an earphone that represents an upgrade in all facets, their new model is substantially better to live with day to day than the TEVI and the vast majority of TWS earphones for that matter.
Shanling ME700 Lite Review – Blue Skies
The ME700 Lite is a technically impressive take on a bright, vocal-forward sound signature counterbalanced by a highly tactile bass response.
Fir Audio VxV Review – The Perfect Complement
A resolving yet non-fatiguing sound and thoughtful design make Fir’s latest offering a perfectly evolved complement to the audio enthusiast’s EDC.
Moondrop Aria Review – Reimagined
Moondrop’s latest earphone appends complaints with their former design whilst retaining benchmark level tonal refinement at a substantial price cut.
Astell & Kern PEE51 USB-C Dual DAC Cable Review – Je Ne Sais Quoi
The Dual DAC Cable ultimately showcases greater refinement in both feel and listening than even its premium competitors, however, its higher output impedance especially makes it a far more situational buy.
Master & Dynamic MW08 Review – Gleam
The technical performance of its sound and the refinement of its all around feature set feel akin to industry leaders from Apple and Sennheiser while its luxury elevates the package intro truly prestigious territory.
Hiby FC3 Review – Portability is Key
With streamlined usability, a lightweight aluminium build and clean audio section, the FC3 is hard to fault for portable use and offers a well-rounded package for a reasonable asking price.
Khadas Tone 2 Pro Review – The Duality of DAC
Even at its elevated price tag, the Tone 2 Pro remains an excellent DAC paired with a simply good integrated amplifier that does well for IEMs and suffices for headphones.
Plussound Poetic Tri-Silver Review – Creativity & Composure
Plussound’s Tri-Silver Poetic cable is clean, linear and highly resolving throughout, delivering a flagship-level user experience from start to finish.
Sivga Phoenix Review – The Charmer
Though its unique combination of qualities and thoughtful execution, the Phoenix is able to carve out a reasonably uncontested niche in the audio market for bass lovers who still value clear vocals and a spacious soundstage.
Topping D70s Review – Effortless
The D70s’ strength lies in its ability to effortlessly resolve the minutiae and do so without any fatigue, all the while upholding an almost perfectly even-handed presentation.
Oriveti O800 Review – Redefine
The O800 provides one of the most refined takes on a smooth and coherent sound signature I’ve experienced at far from prohibitive pricing.
Fiio BTR5 Review – Golden Child
The BTR5 is an exemplary device that gets impressively close to similarly priced wired sources whilst maintaining a compact and convenient wireless form factor.
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