Effect Audio Leonidas II 8-wire
9.3Score

Effect Audio Leonidas II Octa Review

Marcus
$1000+, Cables
Disclaimer: The Effect Audio Leonidas II Octa was sent to us in advance of retail release to allow us to complete this review. Many thanks to Effect Audio for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Effect Audio products reviewed on Headfonics click h...
Effect Audio Leonidas II
9.1Score

Effect Audio Leonidas II Review

Marcus
$501-1000, Cables
8
Disclaimer: The Effect Audio Leonidas II was sent to us in advance of retail release to allow us to complete this review. Many thanks to Effect Audio for giving us this opportunity. Some time ago I asked Eric Chong, the Marketing Manager, what was Effect Au...
Effect Audio Janus
9.1Score

Effect Audio Janus Review

Marcus
$1000+, Cables
6
Disclaimer: The Effect Audio Janus was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not have to be returned. We thank Effect Audio for this opportunity. The Janus has been a long time brewing. In fact, Effect Audio first reached out to me i...
Effect Audio Ares II+
8.7Our Score

Effect Audio Ares II 8-Wire Review

Marcus
$201-300, Cables
2
Disclaimer: The Effect Audio Ares II 8-wire was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not have to be returned. We thank Effect Audio for this opportunity. I have received a few monitors over the last 12 months complete with out of th...

The Thor II By Effect Audio

Marcus
$301-400, Accessories, Cables
5
The Thor Silver IEM cable is one of Effect Audio's core or long-term product lines and was originally launched in 2013. You can still buy it today from Effect Audio for around $250 and graze through the various positive reviews it garnished around the time of ...
Title 2
Our Score

The Lionheart By Effect Audio

Marcus
$401-500, Cables
6
I have had quite a few IEMs in the last two years that I have spoken about fondly. IEM's that have great potential only to be held back by a stock cable that serves a basic purpose rather than delivers exceptional performance. The option to change a cable you...
Jomo Audio Trinity
9.2Score

Jomo Audio Trinity Review

Marcus
$1000+, Hybrid Universal, IEM & Earphones
3
Disclaimer: The Jomo Audio Trinity sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Jomo Audio for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Jomo Audio products we reviewed on Headfonics click here. Watch this space becaus...
Campfire Audio Solaris
9.2Score

Campfire Audio Solaris Review

Marcus
$1000+, Hybrid Universal, IEM & Earphones
6
Disclaimer: The Campfire Audio Solaris sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Campfire Audio for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Campfire Audio products we reviewed on Headfonics click here. At around 7...
Campfire Audio Atlas
9Score

Campfire Audio Atlas Review

Marcus
$1000+, Dynamic, IEM & Earphones
3
Disclaimer: The Campfire Audio Atlas sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned.  Thank you to Campfire Audio for giving us this opportunity. Campfire Audio came out with two new IEMs this summer 2018, the Comet a...
iFi Audio EISA Award Winner xDSD
8.9Score

iFi Audio xDSD Review

Marcus
$301-400, Amplifiers, DAC's, Portable Amps
14
Disclaimer: The iFi Audio xDSD sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned. Thank you to iFi Audio for giving us this opportunity. Despite its unassuming looks, the iFi Nano iDSD BL reviewed in February 2018 took ...
Xi Audio Formula S
9.2Our Score

Xi Audio Formula S Review

Marcus
$1000+, Amplifiers, Solid State
Disclaimer: The Xi Audio Formula S sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned. Thank you to Xi Audio for giving us this opportunity. The birth of the Formula S solid-state amplifier, and I guess the birth of Xi A...

Business In Audio: Cayin

Marcus
Featured, Features
3
Our Business In Audio series is a set of interviews where we delve into the challenges of growing and developing a company in today’s audio market and economy. This is a slightly different slant to the usual product focused discussions. Here we are more focuse...
Vision Ears

Business In Audio: Vision Ears

Marcus
Featured, Features
Our Business In Audio series is a set of interviews where we delve into the challenges of growing and developing a company in today’s audio market and economy. This is a slightly different slant to the usual product focused discussions. Here we are more focuse...
Custom Art

Business In Audio: Custom Art

Marcus
Featured, Features
1
Our Business In Audio series is a set of interviews where we delve into the challenges of growing and developing a company in today's audio market and economy. This is a slightly different slant to the usual product focused discussions. Here we are more focuse...
Jomo Audio Haka
8.6Our Score

Jomo Audio Haka Review

Marcus
$301-400, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones
4
Disclaimer: The Jomo Haka sent to us for the purpose of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned to Jomo Audio. Thank you for giving us this opportunity. So what is a Haka? The 'Haka' is a traditional war dance or challenge in Maori culture. ...
Proj-ect
8.7Our Score

Pro-Ject Audio Pre Box S2 Digital Review

Marcus
$301-400, DAC's
7
The Pre Box S2 Digital is part of the S2 line of micro-component products from Austrian manufacturers Pro-Ject Audio and it positioned under their Box Design brand. This is a super tiny DAC/Amp price at 349EURO or $399 and sits alongside the S2+ DAC Box and t...
jitter

What Is Jitter in Audio?

Yuri Korzunov
Featured, Features, Sound Science
1
You hear this term jitter quite a lot in audiophile discussions, particularly with reference to digital audio conversions or DACs. Yuri ends the year with a more detailed explanation of what jitter actually is, measured and suppressed in audio components. Thi...