Headfonics - Headphones, Portable Audio & Hifi Reviews Since 2011

August 23, 2020

Headphones, $1000+, Planar

The Abyss Headphones Diana V2 is a second-generation Diana-type, (non-Phi), open-back high-end planar magnetic headphone. It is priced at $2995. Disclaimer: ...

8.7

Editorial Score

Grado The Hemp Headphone Review

August 19, 2020

Headphones, $401-500, Dynamic Driver

7.1

Editorial Score

Padmate PaMu Explore Review

July 25, 2020

Headphones, $101-200, Dynamic Driver, Wireless Weekend

8.6

Editorial Score

Dan Clark Audio Hel Yeah! Review

July 8, 2020

Headphones, $501-1000, Amplifiers, Planar, Solid State

5

9.3

Editorial Score

T+A Solitaire P Review

Smit Patel

June 10, 2020

Headphones, $1000+, Planar

3

Earphones & IEMs

8.4

Editorial Score

Meze Rai Solo Review

October 23, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $201-300, Dynamic

The Meze Rai Solo is a single 9.9mm UPM dynamic driver universal monitor finished in an MMCX-terminated sintered steel shell. It is priced at $249. Disclaimer:...

9.1

Editorial Score

Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 Review

October 21, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $1000+, Balanced Armature

8.4

Editorial Score

Shuoer Tape Review

September 21, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $101-200, Dynamic

9.3

Editorial Score

Empire Ears Odin Review

September 18, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $1000+, Hybrid Universal

8.3

Editorial Score

iBasso IT00 Review

September 16, 2020

IEM & Earphones, Dynamic, Up To $100

1

Customs

9

Editorial Score

Unique Melody MEST & MEST Mini Review

September 11, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $1000+, $501-1000, Custom Monitors, Hybrid Universal

10

The Unique Melody MEST & MEST Mini are two hybrid IEMs using a special bone conductor driver. The MEST has 8 drivers whereas the Mini has 4. They are priced...

8.8

Editorial Score

Craft Ears Craft 4 Review

July 24, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $501-1000, Custom Monitors

9.2

Editorial Score

Unique Melody Mason V3+ Review

July 1, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $1000+, Custom Monitors

8.7

Editorial Score

Lime Ears psi Review

June 26, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $501-1000, Custom Monitors

ItsfitLab Fusion – First Contact

March 14, 2020

First Contact, $501-1000, Custom Monitors, IEM & Earphones

Digital Audio Players

8.5

Editorial Score

HiBy R2 Review

October 16, 2020

DAP, Sources, Up To $100

3

The HiBy R2 is an entry-level DAP featuring a Linux OS, bitperfect decoding, MQA, and an ES9218 DAC capable of up to 32BIT/384kHz and DSD128 decoding. It is pri...

9.3

Editorial Score

HiBy R8 Review

September 25, 2020

DAP, $1000+, Sources

8.4

Editorial Score

Hidizs AP80 Pro Review

September 2, 2020

DAP, $201-300, Sources

1

9.3

Editorial Score

iBasso DX220 MAX Review

August 16, 2020

Sources, $1000+, DAP

Cayin N3Pro – First Contact

August 15, 2020

DAP, $401-500, Sources

8

Cables

8.9

Editorial Score

AAW Aoraki Review

August 1, 2020

Cables, $501-1000

The AAW Aoraki is a new in-house IEM cable design consisting of a 24AWG monocrystalline silver/gold/palladium conductor with pure platinum core, UPOCC cast. It ...

9.1

Editorial Score

Effect Audio Horus X Review

May 30, 2020

Cables, $1000+

1

9.1

Editorial Score

Satin Audio Zeus Review

May 8, 2020

Cables, $1000+

9.1

Editorial Score

PLUSSOUND X6 Palladium-Plated Hybrid Cable Review

April 1, 2020

Cables, $1000+

Portable Amps

8.4

Editorial Score

Hidizs S9 Review

October 18, 2020

Portable Amps & DACs, $101-200, Amplifiers

The Hidizs S9 is a dongle-type balanced and single-ended capable DAC and amplifier capable of up to DSD512 and PCM 32BIT/768kHz decoding. It is priced at $109. ...

9.2

Editorial Score

Hifiman HM1000 Review

October 9, 2020

Portable Amps & DACs, $1000+, Amplifiers

7.8

Editorial Score

Periodic Audio Nickel Review

September 19, 2020

Portable Amps & DACs, $201-300, Amplifiers

8.3

Editorial Score

Swan Song Audio Mini DAC Review

August 12, 2020

Portable Amps & DACs, $1000+, Amplifiers

5

7.7

Editorial Score

HELM Audio DB12 AAAMP Review

August 5, 2020

Amplifiers, $101-200, Portable Amps & DACs

Streaming

8.7

Editorial Score

Hifiman R2R2000 Review

July 19, 2020

Streaming, $1000+, $501-1000, Sources

11

The Hifiman R2R2000 is a Hi-Res Bluetooth receiver using a dual PCM1704K R2R, (Black) and a PCM1702 R2R, (Red) DAC. It is priced at $2500 for the Black and $999...

8.1

Editorial Score

FiiO BTR5 Review

March 29, 2020

Wireless Weekend, $101-200, Accessories, Streaming

24

Hifiman R2R2000 Red & Black – First Contact

September 28, 2019

Streaming, $1000+, $501-1000, First Contact, Portable Amps & DACs, Sources

22

8.1

Score

Chord Poly Review

August 21, 2019

Streaming, $401-500, Wireless Weekend

6

7.8

Score

HiBy W5 Review

March 3, 2019

Streaming, $101-200

Desktop Amplifiers

8.6

Editorial Score

iFi Audio ZEN CAN Review

October 25, 2020

Amplifiers, $101-200, Solid State

9

The iFi Audio ZEN CAN is a compact balanced-capable desktop headphone amplifier capable of up to 1.6W into a 32Ω load. It is priced at $169. Disclaimer: The iF...

8.9

Editorial Score

NuPrime Alita Review

October 14, 2020

Amplifiers, $1000+, Solid State

5

8.8

Editorial Score

Burson Conductor 3 Performance Review

October 11, 2020

Amplifiers, $1000+, Solid State

8.8

Editorial Score

YULONG DA-ART Aquila II Review

September 30, 2020

Amplifiers, $501-1000, Solid State, Sources

9.7

Editorial Score

dCS Bartok Review

August 30, 2020

Amplifiers, $1000+, Solid State, Sources

8

DACs

8.9

Editorial Score

Burson Composer 3X Performance Review

October 7, 2020

Sources, $1000+, Pure DACs

6

The Burson Composer 3X Performance is a balanced capable pure DAC featuring an ES9038Q2M chipset and Bluetooth 5.0 streaming capability. It is priced at $1144. ...

8.4

Editorial Score

Soncoz LA-QXD1 DAC Review

October 4, 2020

Sources, $101-200, Pure DACs

3

8.6

Editorial Score

SMSL SU-9 Review

October 2, 2020

Sources, $401-500, Pure DACs

8.8

Editorial Score

SMSL M400 Review

September 27, 2020

Sources, $501-1000, Pure DACs

10

8

Editorial Score

SMSL M100 MKII Review

September 23, 2020

Sources, Pure DACs, Up To $100

TWS

7.6

Editorial Score

iBasso CF01 Review

October 24, 2020

TWS, Wireless Weekend

The iBasso CF01 is a unique True Wireless System that turns any MMCX IEM into a wireless-capable monitor with aptX and 24.5 hours of battery life. It is priced ...

7.3

Editorial Score

Audiofly AFT2 Review

October 17, 2020

TWS, $101-200, Wireless Weekend

7

Editorial Score

Alpha & Delta Elite Review

October 10, 2020

TWS, Up To $100, Wireless Weekend

7.2

Editorial Score

dyplay ANC Shield Pro Review

October 3, 2020

TWS, Up To $100, Wireless Weekend

7.3

Editorial Score

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Review

September 26, 2020

TWS, $101-200, Wireless Weekend

Active Noise Cancelling

7.7

Editorial Score

1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro Review

Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), $101-200, Wireless Weekend

August 22, 2020