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Monoprice Monolith™ THX Amplifier & DAC Review

October 13, 2019

$401-500, Amplifiers, DAC's, Solid State

The Monoprice Monolith™ THX Amplifier is a mid-fi priced THX certified DAC/Amp combo featuring dual AK4493 and up to 2W of power. It is priced at $499.99 Disclaimer: The Monprice Monolith™ THX Amplifier sent t...

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Audeze LCD-GX Review

Michael

September 25, 2019

$501-1000, Headphones, Planar

The Audeze LCD-GX is a re-imagination of the of their classic open-back planar magnetic design into a full-on gaming-orientated headphone experience. It is priced at $899. Disclaimer: The Audeze LCD-GX sent to...

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Audeze LCD-i3 Review

Michael

September 18, 2019

$501-1000, IEM & Earphones, Planar Magnetic

The Audeze LCD-i3 is the company's latest in-ear open design planar magnetic monitor pulling from the design of their flagship LCD-i4 and the low-impedance of the iSINE range. It is priced at $899. Disclaimer:...

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DROP Liquid Carbon X + SDAC DAC/AMP Review

Michael

September 8, 2019

$301-400, Amplifiers, Solid State

The DROP Liquid Carbon X + SDAC DAC/AMP is a hybrid of the x Alex Cavalli Liquid Carbon X amp and the Massdrop x Grace Design Standard DAC (or SDAC). It is priced at $380. Disclaimer: The Liquid Carbon X + SDA...

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AkoustyX R-115 & R-220 Review

Michael

September 6, 2019

$101-200, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

The AkoustyX R-115 & R-220 are single and dual-driver proprietary tuned, balanced armature monitors with a stage referencing tuning. They are on sale currently for $119 and $199 respectively. Disclaimer: T...

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Grado GW100 Review

Michael

July 28, 2019

$201-300, Headphones, Open

The Grado GW100 is the company's first-ever wireless open-back headphone featuring Bluetooth 4.2 and up to aptX decoding capability. It is priced at $249.00. Disclaimer: The Grado GW100 headphones were sent to...

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Alpha & Delta KS3 Review

Michael

July 13, 2019

$101-200, Dynamic, IEM & Earphones

The Alpha & Delta KS3 is a 3D printed custom tuned 6mm micro dynamic driver universal IEM. Initially available on Indiegogo and now with a current retail price of $169 from Lend Me Ur Ears in Singapore. ...

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Monoprice Monolith™ Liquid Spark Review

Michael

July 3, 2019

Solid State, Up To $100

The Monprice Monolith™ Liquid Spark is a compact transportable headphone amplifier developed by Alex Cavalli for Monoprice. Disclaimer: The Monprice Monolith™ Liquid Spark sent to us for this review is a paid-...

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Burson Playmate Review

Michael

May 22, 2019

$301-400, DAC's, Sources

Disclaimer: The Burson Playmate sent to us is a sample unit in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Burson for giving us this opportunity. You can find out more about Burson products reviewe...

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Massdrop X beyerdynamic DT 177X GO Review

Michael

April 21, 2019

$301-400, Closed, Full-Size, Headphones

Disclaimer: The Massdrop X beyerdynamic DT 177X GO sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Massdrop for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Massdrop collabora...

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Edifier S2000 Pro Active Wireless Speakers Review

Michael

April 12, 2019

$301-400, Hi-Fi, Speakers

Disclaimer: The Edifier S2000 Pro Active speakers sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Edifier and Essence for giving us this opportunity. To read more about speake...

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Shozy BG Review

Michael

March 16, 2019

$201-300, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

Disclaimer: The Shozy BG sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Shozy for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Shozy products we reviewed on Headfonics click ...

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Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee Review

Michael

February 17, 2019

$101-200, Full-Size, Headphones, Open

Disclaimer: The Massdrop x Sennheiser HD 58X Jubilee was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not have to be returned. We thank Massdrop for this opportunity. To learn more about Mas...

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FiiO BTR1K Review

Michael

February 15, 2019

Streaming, Up To $100

Disclaimer: The FiiO BTR1K was sent to us a sample in exchange for our honest opinion and does not have to be returned. We thank FiiO for this opportunity. To learn more about FiiO product reviews on Headfonic...

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LZ A6 Review

Michael

January 27, 2019

$301-400, Hybrid Universal, IEM & Earphones

Disclaimer: The LZ A6 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the teams at LZ and Penon for giving us this opportunity. To read more about qdc products we reviewed on Headfonics cli...

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Shanling M5s Review

Michael

January 9, 2019

$401-500, DAP's

Disclaimer: The Shanling M5s sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Shanling for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Shanling products we have reviewed on H...

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Flare Audio Flares Jet Review

Michael

January 2, 2019

$101-200, Dynamic, IEM & Earphones

Disclaimer: The Flare Audio Flares Jet sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Flare Audio for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Flare Audio products review...

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AKG N5005 Review

Michael

December 12, 2018

$501-1000, Hybrid Universal, IEM & Earphones

Disclaimer: The AKG N5005 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at AKG for giving us this opportunity. To read more about AKG products we reviewed on Headfonics click her...

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NextDrive Spectra X Review

Michael

December 9, 2018

$101-200, DAC's

Disclaimer: The NextDrive Spectra X sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at NextDrive for giving us this opportunity. To read more about NextDrive Products Review on Hea...

Shanling M5s – First Contact

Michael

November 16, 2018

$401-500, DAP's, First Contact

Disclaimer: The Shanling M5s was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion contained in this First Contact feature and subsequent review. Many thanks to Shanling for giving us this opportunity. For furth...

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