Marcus's Articles

7.2

Editorial Score

HELM Audio True Wireless 5.0 TWS – Wireless Weekend

January 24, 2020

The Helm Audio True Wireless 5.0 is a stylishly designed TWS offering Bluetooth5.0, IPX4, aptX low latency and 6-8 hours playback time for the price of $129.99 Disclaimer: The Helm Audio True Wireless 5.0 sent...

8.7

Editorial Score

Wavaya Octa Review

Marcus

January 22, 2020

$1000+, Custom Monitors, IEM & Earphones

The WAVAYA Octa is a flagship porcelain custom monitor featuring a dual-electrostatic array and a triple BA driver hybrid configuration. It is priced from €1,590. Disclaimer: The WAVAYA Octa sent to us is a sa...

6.8

Editorial Score

Jade Audio EW1 TWS – Wireless Weekend

Marcus

January 18, 2020

TWS, Up To $100, Wireless Weekend

The Jade Audio EW1 TWS is a budget-priced true wireless system featuring Bluetooth 5.0 and aptX decoding. Jade Audio is also a sub-brand of FiiO. The EW1 is priced between $32.99 - US $62.48 at the time of writ...

iBasso AM05 – First Contact

Marcus

January 17, 2020

$201-300, Balanced Armature, First Contact, IEM & Earphones

The iBasso AM05 is a 5 balanced armature driver universal monitor featuring a 4-way crossover and a designed using resin inverted mold technology. It is priced at $299. Disclaimer: The iBasso AM05 was sent to ...

6.9

Editorial Score

MPOW M5 TWS – Wireless Weekend

Marcus

January 11, 2020

TWS, Up To $100, Wireless Weekend

The MPOW M5 is an aptX and Bluetooth 5.0 capable single dynamic driver TWS or True Wireless System. It is priced at $49.99. Disclaimer: The MPOW M5 or T5 is a sample sent to us in exchange for our honest opini...

Campfire Audio Solaris SE – First Contact

Marcus

January 10, 2020

$1000+, First Contact, Hybrid Universal, IEM & Earphones

The Campfire Audio Solaris SE is a special edition version of their flagship hybrid Solaris featuring 3D printed ceramic acoustic chambers and natural abalone inlaid. It is priced at $1899. Disclaimer: The Cam...

7.5

Editorial Score

Fearless Audio S6 Rui Review

Marcus

January 5, 2020

$401-500, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

The Fearless Audio S6 Rui is a 6 balanced armature driver universal in-ear monitor with a 3-way crossover. It is priced at $479. Disclaimer: The Fearless Audio S6 Rui sent to us is a sample in exchange for our...

6.8

Editorial Score

KZ T1 TWS – Wireless Weekend

Marcus

January 4, 2020

TWS, Up To $100, Wireless Weekend

The KZ T1 TWS was a limited beta run and the company's debut True Wireless System featuring a dual-driver configuration, touch controls and BT5.0. It was priced at around $42. Disclaimer: The KZ T1 TWS is a pu...

6.4

Editorial Score

Xiaomi Redmi Airdots TWS – Wireless Weekend

Marcus

January 3, 2020

TWS, Up To $100, Wireless Weekend

The Xiaomi Redmi Airdots TWS is a budget true Wireless earbud system featuring a single 7.2mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.0 and 4 hours single-use battery life. It is priced at $29.99 Disclaimer: The Xiaomi Re...

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PW Audio No 10 Review

Marcus

January 1, 2020

$201-300, Accessories, Cables

The PW Audio No.10 is a brand new 24AWG 4-conductor fiber core 1.2m IEM cable created to celebrate the company's 10th anniversary. It is priced at HKD$1480 Disclaimer: The PW Audio No.10 was sent to us a sam...

Our Top Gear Awards For 2019

Marcus

December 29, 2019

Annual Awards, Gear Guide

Our 2019 Top Gear Awards is the best of the best reviewed for the calendar year on Headfonics.com. This is a tradition that we have been proudly running since 2012 and oh boy, there has been some fantastic gear...

Our Bang For Buck Awards For 2019

Marcus

December 27, 2019

Annual Awards, Gear Guide

It's time for our 2019 Bang For Buck Awards, a feature we started last year to recognize what we believe is a lot of value for the price. Of course, ‘Bang For Buck’ does not necessarily mean cheap though certa...

InEar ProMission X – First Contact

Marcus

December 21, 2019

$1000+, Balanced Armature, First Contact, IEM & Earphones

The InEar ProMission X is the company's new universal In-Ear Monitoring series flagship 10-driver IEM featuring a 4-way system and a hybrid wood design. It is priced at €2089. Disclaimer: The InEar ProMission ...

9.1

Score

Empire Ear Valkyrie Review

Marcus

December 20, 2019

$1000+, Custom Monitors, IEM & Earphones

The Empire Ears Valkyrie is the company’s co-debut triple-driver hybrid electrostatic monitor featuring their proprietary EIVEC technology. It is priced from $1599. Disclaimer: The Empire Ears Valkyrie was sen...

8.2

Score

HiBy R3 Pro Review

Marcus

December 18, 2019

$101-200, DAP's, Sources

The HiBy R3 Pro is the company’s second-generation mid-fi touch-capable portable media player installed with HiBy OS. It is priced at $199. Disclaimer: The HiBy R3 Pro was sent to us a sample in exchange for...

beyerdynamic LAGOON ANC Traveller – First Contact

Marcus

December 14, 2019

$301-400, Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), Headphones, Wireless Weekend

The beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Traveller is a new over the ear Bluetooth headphone with active noise canceling and sound personalization. It is currently priced at €299 with an SRP of €399. Disclaimer: The beyerd...

8.3

Score

beyerdynamic Xelento wireless Review

Marcus

December 13, 2019

$1000+, IEM & Earphones, Wireless

The beyerdynamic Xelento wireless earphones are the latest generation of monitors utilizing Bluetooth up to aptX-HD standard as well as wired technology. It is priced at €1,199.00. Disclaimer: The beyerdynamic...

8.4

Score

DUNU DK-3001 PRO Review

Marcus

December 11, 2019

$401-500, Hybrid Universal, IEM & Earphones

The DUNU DK-3001 PRO is a complete revision of the original DK-3001 and benefits from the technology first introduced on the flagship DK-4001. It is priced at $469. Disclaimer: The DUNU DK-3001 PRO sent to us ...

8.5

Score

iBasso DX160 Review

Marcus

December 8, 2019

$301-400, DAP's, Sources

The iBasso DX160 is the company's new mid-range compact digital media player featuring Android Oreo, a 1080p screen, and dual CS 43198 DAC implementation. It is priced at $399. Disclaimer: The iBasso DX160 w...

Lotoo PAW 6000 – First Contact

Marcus

December 7, 2019

$1000+, DAP's

The Lotoo PAW 6000 is the company's latest reference class digital audio player and the smaller sibling to flagship PAW Gold Touch DAP. It is currently priced at $1049 with an SRP of $1200. Disclaimer: The Lot...

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