Headfonics - Headphones, Portable Audio & Hifi Reviews Since 2011

November 21, 2020

Headphones, Accessories, Planar

The Dan Clark Audio Ether 2 System is a series of specially designed protein leather and suede pads that alter the performance of the main headphones. They are ...

9

Editorial Review

Ultrasone Edition 15 Veritas Review

November 20, 2020

Headphones, $1000+, Dynamic Driver

1

9.1

Editorial Score

HEDD Audio HEDDphone Review

November 15, 2020

Headphones, $1000+, AMT

6

8

Editorial Score

Andover Audio PM-50 Review

November 6, 2020

Headphones, $401-500, Planar

9.3

Editorial Score

Abyss Headphones Diana V2 Review

August 23, 2020

Headphones, $1000+, Planar

Earphones & IEMs

8.6

Editorial Score

Little Dot Cu Cen Review

November 14, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $501-1000, Hybrid Universal

The Little Dot Cu Cen is a dual driver universal IEM featuring a soft-frame encapsulation coaxial 8mm diaphragm and a single balanced armature. It is priced at ...

7.8

Editorial Score

Cat Ear Mia Review

November 11, 2020

IEM & Earphones, Dynamic, Up To $100

8

Editorial Score

Little Dot Cu Wyn Review

November 8, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $101-200, Hybrid Universal

9.2

Editorial Score

Oriolus Traillii Review

Leo

November 7, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $1000+, Hybrid Universal

7.5

Editorial Score

Rock It Sounds R-50 Review

November 4, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $101-200, Balanced Armature

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

8.8

Editorial Score

Cayin N3Pro Review

November 22, 2020

DAP, $401-500, Sources

The Cayin N3Pro DAP is a fresh budget-friendly spin on the original flagship N8's groundbreaking use of tubes inside a digital media player. It is priced at $47...

9.1

Editorial Score

Luxury & Precision P6 Review

October 28, 2020

DAP, $1000+, Sources

8.5

Editorial Score

HiBy R2 Review

October 16, 2020

DAP, Sources, Up To $100

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

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+

3

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

8.3

Editorial Score

Earmen Sparrow Review

October 31, 2020

Portable Amps & DACs, $101-200, Amplifiers

The Earmen Sparrow is a miniature USB DAC, preamp, and headphone amp featuring an ES9281PRO and offering MQA compatibility. It is priced at $199. Disclaimer: T...

8.4

FiiO Q3 Review

October 30, 2020

Portable Amps & DACs, $101-200, Amplifiers

8.4

Editorial Score

Hidizs S9 Review

October 18, 2020

Portable Amps & DACs, $101-200, Amplifiers

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

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

7.9

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

7.4

Score

FiiO BTR1K Review

February 15, 2019

Up To $100, Streaming

11

Desktop Amplifiers

Feliks Audio Euforia 20th Anniversary Edition

9.2

Editorial Score

Feliks Audio Euforia 20th Anniversary Edition Review

November 18, 2020

Amplifiers, $1000+, Tubes

The Feliks Audio Euforia 20th Anniversary Edition is a refined and upgraded version of the original to celebrate Feliks Audio's 20th year in business. It is pri...

9.3

Editorial Score

Violectric DHA V590 Review

November 1, 2020

Amplifiers, $1000+, Solid State

8.6

Editorial Score

iFi Audio ZEN CAN Review

October 25, 2020

Amplifiers, $101-200, Solid State

14

8.9

Editorial Score

NuPrime Alita Review

October 14, 2020

Amplifiers, $1000+, Solid State

8.8

Editorial Score

Burson Conductor 3 Performance Review

October 11, 2020

Amplifiers, $1000+, Solid State

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

7.8

Editorial Score

HiFiMan TWS800 Review

November 13, 2020

TWS, $201-300, Wireless Weekend

The HiFiMan TWS800 is a topology diaphragm single dynamic diver TWS featuring IPX4 and up to 35 hours battery life. It is priced at $299. Disclaimer: The Hifim...

7.6

Editorial Score

iBasso CF01 Review

October 24, 2020

TWS, Wireless Weekend

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

Active Noise Cancelling

7.7

Editorial Score

1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro Review

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

August 22, 2020