Jomo Audio Haka Review
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 trad...
Pro-Ject Audio Pre Box S2 Digital Review
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 349EUR...
Aune X1S 10th Anniversary Edition Review
Disclaimer: The Aune X1s sent to us for the purpose of this review is a sample and does not have to be returned to Aune. Thank you for giving us this opportunity. The Asian market has given us a lot of goodies...
FIDUE A85 Virgo Review
Hybrids are a theme with Fidue and the A85 Virgo is no exception to that theme. Our first Fidue review was way back in mid-2014 with the A83 which I found quite alright actually with a top-heavy sound signatur...
FLC Technology FLC 8S Review
FLC Technology is a Dongguan based audio firm managed by CEO Forrest Wei. Ironically this is my first post-Guangdong trip review and if I had of know the team was that close I might have sneaked in a quick visi...
Speakertec Kitty Review
Speakertec is a brand new company, at least in terms of audiophile years and timescale, that is based out of Berkshire, England. Not too long ago, their CEO had sent me a really interesting portable DAC/AMP. N...
Custom Art FIBAE 1 Review
I am a firm admirer of Custom Art's approach to CIEM designs. They either do something unusual or cutting-edge such as silicone molded 8 driver models like the Harmony 8.2 or they price point on a very competit...
The Thor II By Effect Audio
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...
The iSINE 10 By Audeze
CanJam Singapore 2017 was when I finally got to hear the iSINE range for the first time and to be honest, even with a noisy environment I knew it had a little something that was 'oh so easy' on the ear. It is ...
The ODS-1 By Aëdle
For me, Aëdle is to audio product packaging in the same way Jean Paul Gaultier is to mid-tier crafty and eye-catching Eau de Toilette designs. There is nothing bland about what Aëdle do when it comes to packin...
The X5 3rd Gen By FiiO
Generational revisions are usually evolutionary in nature with often a well-advised approach to retaining legacy plus points from previous technological "wins" as a core production and marketing process. It is ...
The ER4XR by Etymotic
Etymotic Research created one of the most iconic classic IEMs with the ER4S. It has ever since been the in-ear to beat in regards to neutrality. Hindering itself with a rather functional design that lacked the ...
The ES-3 By Earsonics
Despite the fact our website is chock full of Earsonics reviews this is actually the first time I have personally reviewed an Earsonics IEM myself. Technically I have two in the office right now, the ES-2 and E...
The Micro iCAN SE & Micro iDAC 2 By iFi Audio
Not too long ago, iFi released some new products in their Micro series that really satisfied my musical backbone. Didn't at all see this one coming, but I am sure glad these two products from iFi made their way...
The Sonorous III By Final
Final Audio Design (aka F.A.D. or nowadays simply Final) is a Japanese brand that has its roots back in 1974 with phono cartridges, turntables, amps and speaker designs. The development of headphones, however, ...
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The DN-2002 By DUNU
With a grand following of customers, DUNU has allowed themselves to test the market with a plethora of products. Most of which have been the result of innovation and novel technologies in an already saturated m...
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L3 DAP By Luxury & Precision
Luxury and Precision flew onto the audio scene last year with their excellent sounding L5Pro portable player, but I have a lot of concern about their new budget L3 model...as well as their business outlook and ...
The Orion By Campfire Audio
This is the last of the original launch line up of IEM's from Campfire Audio to be reviewed on Headfonics and it is also the cheapest and therefore perhaps the most accessible IEM for mid-fi audiophiles. Priced...
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The N5 DAP By Cayin
Almost exactly a year ago I reviewed the Cayin N6, which was and still is, the flagship DAP from this respected Chinese audio manufacturer. At around $600 it sounded neutral, smooth, clean and really an all-aro...