$401-500 Audio Product Guide

8.7

Editorial Score

Grado The Hemp Headphone Review

August 19, 2020

The Grado The Hemp Headphone is a limited edition open-back circumaural headphone designed from a fusion of hemp wood and maple. It is priced at $420. Disclaimer: The Grado White headphones were sent to us in ...

Cayin N3Pro – First Contact

Marcus

August 15, 2020

DAP, $401-500, Sources

The Cayin N3Pro is a dual operational mode, tube-infused digital media player with a twin AK4493 DAC implementation. It is priced at $479. Disclaimer: The Cayin N3Pro sent to us is a sample in exchange f...

8.5

Editorial Score

FiiO FA9 Review

Marcus

July 5, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $401-500, Balanced Armature

The FiiO FA9 is the company's brand new flagship monitor featuring 6 BA drivers per side and unique switchable sound signatures. It is currently priced at $499.99. Disclaimer: The FiiO FA9 sent to us is a samp...

Editorial Score

Cayin E02 Review

Marcus

June 12, 2020

DAP, $401-500, Sources

The Cayin E02 Motherboard is the 4th module released for Cayin’s new N6ii DAP featuring a Class AB balanced amplifier as well as a dual ES9038Q2M DAC design. It is priced at $419. Disclaimer: The Cayin E02 sen...

Andover Audio PM-50 – First Contact

Marcus

May 9, 2020

First Contact, $401-500, Headphones, Planar

The Andover Audio PM-50 is a stylish walnut finished entry-level open-back planar magnetic circumaural headphone. It is priced at $499 SRP. Disclaimer: The Andover Audio PM-50 sent to us is a sample in exchang...

8.9

Editorial Score

Cayin E01 Review

Marcus

February 16, 2020

DAP, $401-500, Sources

The Cayin E01 Motherboard is the third module released for Cayin’s new N6ii DAP featuring a dual operational mode Class A and Class AB amp circuit design and an ES9038PRO DAC. It is priced at $419. Disclaimer:...

7.5

Editorial Score

Fearless Audio S6 Rui Review

Nathan

January 5, 2020

IEM & Earphones, $401-500, Balanced Armature

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...

8.1

Score

DUNU DK-3001 PRO Review

Marcus

December 11, 2019

IEM & Earphones, $401-500, Hybrid Universal

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 ...

8.3

Score

Cayin YB04 Review

Marcus

November 24, 2019

IEM & Earphones, $401-500, Balanced Armature

The Cayin YB04 is the company’s debut universal monitor featuring a quad balanced armature driver configuration and CNC Aluminum design. It is priced at $499. Disclaimer: The Cayin YB04 sent to us is a sampl...

8.4

Score

Monoprice Monolith™ THX Amplifier & DAC Review

Michael

October 13, 2019

Amplifiers, $401-500, 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...

8.2

Score

Satin Audio Athena Review

Marcus

October 4, 2019

Cables, $401-500, $501-1000

The Satin Audio Athena is the company's new flagship IEM cable from their Olympus Series and comes in both 4 and 8-wire options. The Athena is priced from $415. Disclaimer: The Satin Audio Athena sent to us is...

Cayin YB04 – First Contact

Marcus

September 20, 2019

IEM & Earphones, $401-500, Balanced Armature, First Contact

The Cayin YB04 is the company's debut universal monitor featuring a quad balanced armature driver configuration and CNC Aluminum design. It is priced at $499. Disclaimer: The Cayin YB04 sent to us is a sample ...

DUNU DK-3001 Pro – First Contact

Marcus

September 7, 2019

IEM & Earphones, $401-500, First Contact, Hybrid Universal

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 ...

Rupert Neve Designs RNHP – First Contact

Marcus

August 31, 2019

Amplifiers, $401-500, First Contact, Solid State

The Rupert Neve Designs RNHP Precision Headphone Amplifier is the debut launch of the company's first-ever dedicated desktop headphone amplifier. It is priced at $499. Disclaimer: The Rupert Neve Designs RNHP ...

8.1

Score

Chord Poly Review

Marcus

August 21, 2019

Streaming, $401-500, Wireless Weekend

The Chord Poly is a wireless-capable ROON ready streaming add-on module for the company's compact portable DAC/Amp, the Mojo. It is priced at £499.00. Disclaimer: The Chord Electronics Poly sent to us is a sam...

7.6

Score

Campfire Audio Polaris 2 Review

Marcus

August 18, 2019

IEM & Earphones, $401-500, Hybrid Universal

The Campfire Audio Polaris 2 is a revised launch of the original 2 driver hybrid monitor from 2017 with a tweaked tuning for a stronger low-end response and cleaner highs. SRP is priced at $599. Disclaimer: ...

8.1

Score

Final B Series Review

James

August 11, 2019

IEM & Earphones, $1000+, $201-300, $401-500, Balanced Armature, Hybrid Universal

The Final B Series of universal monitors is a brand new range of single BA and hybrid designs. There are a total of 3 IEMs for the launch with prices ranging from £259 to £599 for the flagship B1. Disclaimer: ...

8.4

Score

Noble Audio Savant II Review

Marcus

July 21, 2019

IEM & Earphones, $401-500, Balanced Armature

The Noble Audio Savant II Wizard is a second-generation dual-BA driver universal monitor with a unique hand made design and brand new tuning priced at $499. Disclaimer: The Noble Audio Savant II Wizard sent to...

7.7

Score

FiiO FH7 Review

Marcus

July 7, 2019

IEM & Earphones, $401-500, Hybrid Universal

The FiiO FH7 is the company's top of the line hybrid universal monitor featuring a single dynamic driver and 4 BA drivers. It is priced at $449.99. Disclaimer: The FiiO FH7 sent to us is a sample in exchange f...

Campfire Audio Polaris 2 – First Contact

Marcus

June 15, 2019

IEM & Earphones, $401-500, First Contact, Hybrid Universal

Disclaimer: The Campfire Audio Polaris 2 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 product...