Shanling M5s – 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...
8.4
Oriolus BA300S Review
The Oriolus BA300S is a portable tube amplifier designed to offer a fully balanced 4.4mm companion to Sony DAPs and other 4.4mm output devices. Disclaimer: The Oriolus BA300S was sent to us in exchange for our...
7.2
iBasso IT04 Review
The iBasso IT04 is the company's new flagship hybrid universal IEM consisting of 3 balanced armature drivers and one single dynamic driver priced at $499. Disclaimer: The iBasso IT04 was sent to us in exchange...
8.5
Hidizs x NF Audio NF-3U Review
The Hidizs x NF Audio NF-3U is a collaboration between Hidizs and NF audio. This is a triple balanced armature design IEM priced at $499. Disclaimer: The Hidizs x NF Audio NF-3U sent to us for the purposes of ...
8.5
Feliks Audio Echo Review
The Feliks Audio Echo is a new entry-level tube amplifier by the Polish family-owned business. It is priced at $452. Disclaimer: The Feliks Audio Echo sent to us for the purposes of this review is a sample and...
8.7
iBasso DX150 Review
The iBasso DX150 is the latest mid-fi digital media player from this Chinese manufacturer. Priced at $499 it is aimed at the mid-fi portable audio fan. Disclaimer: The iBasso DX150 was sent to us a sample in e...
8.9
Hifiman Sundara Review
The Hifiman Sundara is the next generation of mid-fi priced full-sized open-back planar headphones from Dr. Fang Bian. Priced at $499. Disclaimer: The Hifiman Sundara sent to us for the purposes of this review...
8.4
8.4
Acoustune HS1551 CU Review
The Acoustune HS1551 CU is a Japanese manufactured single dynamic driver with a universal form factor monitor priced at $450. Disclaimer: The Acoustune HS1551 CU was sent to us a sample in exchange for our hon...
8.7
Advanced Alpha Review
The Advanced Alpha is a brand new planar magnetic headphone from a company previously known for bang for buck earphones. Priced at $499. Disclaimer: The Advanced Alpha sent to us for the purposes of this revie...
0
The Alien+ By Shozy
An LCD screen. It is perhaps inevitable that the one distinctive "lack of feature" on one of my favorite budget DAPs, the Shozy Alien, has now been done away with by actually adding it into the newly launched A...
0
The HDACC By Essence: Part 2 – HDMI Audio
We first published a standard review of the HDACC as an audiophile DAC/Amp using a 2.1 set up last December. We gave it an 8.0 rating based on traditional audio playback and its functionality as well as build q...
8.4
Effect Audio Lionheart Review
The Effect Audio Lionheart is a new Heritage Series aftermarket IEM cable using a 26AWG EA silver-plated and Gold-plated copper Litz geometry. It is priced at $499. Disclaimer: The Effect Audio Lionheart was...
0
The TH-X00 Purpleheart By Massdrop X Fostex
Alas...the life of a reviewer, indeed. I admit, I smile ear to ear each time I see a new version of the TH-X00 from Massdrop that sprouts up for sale. In this summer solstice of 2017, I'll be taking a gander a...
8.5
Flare Audio Flares Pro Review
The Flare Audio Flares PRO is a wired and wireless universal monitor with balanced Bluetooth technology. It is priced at £349 and available online at the Flare Audio store. Disclaimer: The Flare Audio Flares P...
0
The DUNU DK-3001 By DUNU
Time and time again, DUNU have captivated audiences with their fearless commitment to innovation, sonics and customer value. Established in 1994 as an OEM manufacturer, DUNU soon grew to be much more with their...
0
The AF180 By Audiofly
Hailing from Australia, Audiofly makes pro-musician stage and recording headphones with multi-driver technology since its inception in 2012. It's one of the few brands which has a full series of dynamic and BA-...
0
0
The CL1 By RHA
Marmite. There I said it and for those that have tasted this "delicacy" will know exactly what I mean by that term because the RHA CL1 is exactly that in a more enticing wrapper. Truth be told this is the revie...
7.6
Kingsound M-03 & KS-H4 Electrostatic System Review
The Kingsound M-03 & KS-H4 system is a new quasi-portable electrostatic headphone and portable amplifier. They are priced at $650 and $999. Disclaimer: The Kingsound M-03 & Ks-H4 sent to us are sampl...