Headfonics - Headphones, Portable Audio & Hifi Reviews Since 2011

April 9, 2021

Headphones, $1000+, Planar

The T+A Solitaire P-SE is a high-end planar magnetic open-back circumaural headphone based on the flagship Solitaire P. It is priced at £3000. Disclaimer: The ...

8.3

Editorial Score

Gold Planar GL2000 Review

April 4, 2021

Headphones, $501-1000, Planar

9

Editorial Score

Dan Clark Audio AEON 2 Noire Review

March 24, 2021

Headphones, $501-1000, Planar

9

Editorial Score

Audeze LCD-2 Closed Back Review

March 7, 2021

Headphones, $501-1000, Planar

9.2

Editorial Score

HIFIMAN HE-R10P Review

February 28, 2021

Headphones, $1000+, Planar

Earphones & IEMs

9.1

Editorial Score

Empire Ears ESR MKII Review

April 11, 2021

IEM & Earphones, $1000+, Hybrid Universal

The Empire Ears ESR MKII is a second-generation hybrid 5 driver IEM featuring a dual electrostatic and triple BA driver design. It is priced at $1099. Discla...

8.6

Editorial Score

Shanling ME700 Lite Review

April 7, 2021

IEM & Earphones, $401-500, Hybrid Universal

8

Editorial Score

HiBy FD1 & Beans Review

April 2, 2021

Portable Amps & DACs, Dynamic, IEM & Earphones, Up To $100

8.3

Editorial Score

Jaben 1Custom Junior Review

March 17, 2021

IEM & Earphones, $101-200, Hybrid Universal

8.9

Editorial Score

Aural Definition Kyrios Pro Review

Bryan

March 13, 2021

IEM & Earphones, $1000+, Hybrid Universal

Customs

9.1

Editorial Score

Craft Ears Craft 6 Review

March 10, 2021

IEM & Earphones, $1000+, Custom Monitors

The Craft Ears Craft 6 is the company's current flagship reference custom monitor featuring an all-BA 6 driver configuration. It is priced at €965. Dis...

9.4

Editorial Score

JH Audio Jolene Review

March 5, 2021

IEM & Earphones, $1000+, Custom Monitors

9.2

Editorial Score

FiR Audio M5 Review

January 24, 2021

IEM & Earphones, $1000+, Custom Monitors

9.2

Score

Unique Melody MEST & MEST Mini Review

September 11, 2020

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

17

8.5

Score

Craft Ears Craft 4 Review

July 24, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $501-1000, Custom Monitors

Digital Audio Players

9.3

Editorial Score

iBasso DX300 Review

February 21, 2021

DAP, $1000+, Sources

17

The iBasso DX300 is the company's latest DAP featuring a dual system controller, Snapdragon 660, Android 9, and a quad DAC implementation. It is priced at $1199...

8.6

Editorial Score

Cowon Plenue D3 Review

February 14, 2021

DAP, $301-400, Sources

9

8.7

Editorial Score

HiBy R5 Saber Review

February 7, 2021

DAP, $301-400, Sources

12

9

Score

HiBy R6 2020 Review

December 20, 2020

DAP, $501-1000, Sources

9

9.3

Score

Shanling M8 Review

November 29, 2020

DAP, $1000+, Sources

11

Cables

8.9

Editorial Score

Effect Audio EVO 10 Review

March 19, 2021

Cables, $501-1000

The Effect Audio EVO 10 is a ConX compatible hybrid copper and silver 26AWG cable with customizable e-Face splitter faceplates. It is priced at $588. Disclaime...

8.7

Score

PW Audio Monile Review

December 18, 2020

Cables, $501-1000

8.4

Score

AAW Aoraki Review

August 1, 2020

Cables, $501-1000

8.4

Score

Effect Audio Horus X Review

May 30, 2020

Cables, $1000+

3

8.8

Score

Satin Audio Zeus Review

May 8, 2020

Cables, $1000+

Portable Amps & DACs

8.3

Editorial Score

iBasso DC04 Review

Portable Amps & DACs, Up To $100

April 10, 2021

6

The iBasso DC04 is a dual CS43131 DAC and balanced 4.4mm output capable dongle delivering up to 195mW into 32Ω. It is priced at $74.99. Disclaimer: The iBasso ...

8

Editorial Score

HiBy FD1 & Beans Review

April 2, 2021

Portable Amps & DACs, Dynamic, IEM & Earphones, Up To $100

8.8

Editorial Score

iFi Audio Micro iDSD Signature Review

Portable Amps & DACs, $501-1000

March 21, 2021

15

8.7

Editorial Score

CEntrance HiFi-M8 V2 Review

Portable Amps & DACs, $501-1000

March 20, 2021

9.1

Editorial Score

Cayin C9 Review

January 20, 2021

Portable Amps & DACs, $1000+

Streaming

8.8

Editorial Score

Cambridge Audio CXN (V2) Review

February 13, 2021

Streaming, Wireless Weekend

The Cambridge Audio CXN (V2) is an app compatible ROON ready high-end desktop streamer with built-in Google Chromecast. It is priced at $1099. Disclaimer: The ...

7.1

Score

FiiO BTA30 Review

November 30, 2020

Streaming, Up To $100, Wireless Weekend

11

8.6

Score

Hifiman R2R2000 Review

July 19, 2020

Streaming, $1000+, $501-1000, Wireless Weekend

11

7.8

Score

FiiO BTR5 Review

March 29, 2020

Streaming, $101-200, Wireless Weekend

26

8

Score

Chord Poly Review

August 21, 2019

Streaming, $401-500, Wireless Weekend

8

Desktop Amplifiers

8.4

Editorial Score

Cambridge Audio AXA35 review

March 31, 2021

Amplifiers, $301-400, Solid State

The Cambridge Audio AXA35 is an affordably priced integrated amplifier offering up to 35W of output power into an 8Ω load. Its SRP is $350 or £299. Discl...

9.5

Editorial Score

Chord Electronics Hugo TT2 review

March 28, 2021

Amplifiers, $1000+, Solid State

8.9

Editorial Score

Topping A90 Review

March 26, 2021

Amplifiers, $401-500, Solid State

9

8.5

Editorial Score

Schiit Audio Jotunheim 2 Review

March 14, 2021

Amplifiers, $301-400, Solid State

8.7

Editorial Score

SMSL SP400 Review

February 27, 2021

Amplifiers, $501-1000, Solid State

DACs

9.1

Editorial Score

Musician Audio Pegasus R2R DAC Review

January 31, 2021

Pure DACs, Sources

22

The Musician Audio Pegasus R2R DAC is a debut DAC featuring a 24BIT R2R and 6BIT DSD true balanced topology capable of up to DSD1024 decoding. It is priced at $...

8.7

Score

Burson Composer 3X Performance Review

October 7, 2020

Sources, $1000+, Pure DACs

6

8.3

Score

Soncoz LA-QXD1 DAC Review

October 4, 2020

Sources, $101-200, Pure DACs

3

8.6

Score

SMSL SU-9 Review

October 2, 2020

Sources, $401-500, Pure DACs

8.6

Score

SMSL M400 Review

September 27, 2020

Sources, $501-1000, Pure DACs

13

TWS

8

Editorial Score

Noble Audio Falcon Pro Review

April 3, 2021

TWS, $301-400, Wireless Weekend

The Noble Audio Falcon Pro is the company's flagship TWS featuring a hybrid triple driver configuration, BT5.2, and aptX decoding. It is priced at $329. Disc...

7.3

Editorial Score

Sabbat Vooplay Review

March 27, 2021

Wireless Weekend, TWS

7.4

Editorial Score

Lypertek SoundFree S20 Review

March 6, 2021

TWS, Up To $100, Wireless Weekend

7.3

Editorial Score

EarFun Free Pro Review

February 20, 2021

TWS, Up To $100, Wireless Weekend

7.1

Editorial Score

Sudio Fem TWS Review

January 30, 2021

TWS, $101-200, Wireless Weekend

Active Noise Cancelling

8.1

Editorial Score

Cleer Flow II ANC Headphones Review