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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...

7.5

Editorial Score

FiiO K5 Pro Review

James

January 19, 2020

$101-200, Amplifiers, Solid State

The FiiO K5 Pro is the latest generation of a solid-state amplifier that started way back in 2012 with the E9 and directly replaces the K9 dock system from 2016. It is priced at $149.99 Disclaimer: The FiiO K5...

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 ...

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Shanling Q1 Review

Nathan

January 15, 2020

DAP's, Sources, Up To $100

The Shanling Q1 is a new Kickstarter-funded entry-level digital media player with a retro look inspired by the designs of the 1940s and 1950s. It is priced from $89. Disclaimer: The Shanling Q1 sent to us is a...

7.5

Editorial Score

Xduoo TA-10 Review

Michael

January 12, 2020

$201-300, Amplifiers, Tubes

The Xduoo TA-10 is an all-in-one mid-fi level desktop hybrid DAC and Tube headphone amplifier plus pre-amplifier. It is priced approximately at $290. Disclaimer: The Xduoo TA-10 was sent to me in exchange for ...

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...

7.9

Editorial Score

Hidizs AP80 Cu Review

Michael

January 8, 2020

$201-300, DAP's

The Hidizs AP80 Cu is a special edition of the company's entry-level AP80 digital audio player featuring a copper housing and revised sound performance. It is currently priced at $249. Disclaimer: The Hidizs A...

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...

7.6

Score

Tin HiFi T4 Review

Nathan

December 25, 2019

Dynamic, IEM & Earphones, Up To $100

The Tin HiFi T4 is the latest generation of the company's popular single dynamic driver budget IEM range. It is priced at $109. Disclaimer: Linsoul sent the Tin HiFi T4 to me for the purposes of a review her...

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...