Balanced Armature Archives

Effect Audio King Arthur – First Contact

November 16, 2019

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

The Effect Audio King Arthur is a collaborative TOTL 16-driver monitor complete with a unique high-end 24AWG hybrid "Caliburn" cable. It retails for $6999. Disclaimer: The Effect Audio King Arthur sent to us i...

7.7

Score

Brainwavz Hex Review

James

November 13, 2019

Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones, Up To $100

The Brainwavz Hex is the company's latest 3D-printed triple-driver universal monitor that is both wired and Bluetooth capable. The Hex is priced at a very affordable $99.50. Disclaimer: The Brainwavz Hex sent ...

8.3

Score

Campfire Audio IO Review

Marcus

October 9, 2019

$201-300, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

The Campfire Audio IO is the company's latest dual balanced armature driver universal monitor with a unique mid-centric tuning. It is priced at an affordable $299. Disclaimer: The Campfire Audio IO sent to u...

Cayin YB04 – First Contact

Marcus

September 20, 2019

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

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 ...

7.4

Score

AkoustyX R-115 & R-220 Review

Michael

September 6, 2019

$101-200, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

The AkoustyX R-115 & R-220 are single and dual-driver proprietary tuned, balanced armature monitors with a stage referencing tuning. They are on sale currently for $119 and $199 respectively. Disclaimer: T...

7.7

Score

SIMGOT EK3 Review

Nathan

September 1, 2019

$301-400, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

The SIMGOT EK3 is a triple BA driver IEM with a uniquely tuned switch system offering up to 4 different sound signatures. It is priced at $359 Disclaimer: The SIMGOT EK3 sent to us for the purposes of this rev...

7.4

Score

Yinyoo HQ8 Review

James

August 28, 2019

$301-400, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

The Yinyoo HQ8 is an 8 balanced driver universal monitor with a semi-custom resin body design from YooAudio. It is priced from $332.22 upwards. Disclaimer: The Yinyoo HQ8 sent to us for this review is a sample...

8.3

Score

Final B Series Review

James

August 11, 2019

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

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: ...

8.7

Score

Noble Audio Savant II Review

Marcus

July 21, 2019

$401-500, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

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...

Earsonics Purple – First Contact

Marcus

June 29, 2019

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

Disclaimer: The Earsonics Purple sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Earsonics for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Earsonics products reviewed on Head...

8.5

Score

CTM Da Vinci IX Review

Marcus

June 23, 2019

$1000+, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

The Clear Tune Monitors Da Vinci IX is the 9-driver penultimate IEM in the Da Vinci series of universal monitors. It is priced at $2000. Disclaimer: The Clear Tune Monitors Da Vinci IX sent to us is a sample i...

Campfire Audio IO – First Contact

Marcus

June 14, 2019

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

Disclaimer: The Campfire Audio IO 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 products we ...

9.1

Score

Clear Tune Monitors Da Vinci X Review

Marcus

June 2, 2019

$1000+, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

The Clear Tune Monitor's Da Vinci X is the company's latest universal flagship IEM with a 10 balanced armature driver build. It is priced at $2400. Disclaimer: The Clear Tune Monitors Da Vinci X sent to us is ...

First Contact – Noble Audio Savant II Wizard

Marcus

June 1, 2019

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

Disclaimer: The Noble Audio Savant II Wizard sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Noble Audio for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Noble Audio products ...

7.5

Score

BGVP DM7 Review

Nathan

May 8, 2019

$201-300, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

The BGVP DM7 is the successor to the very popular universal IEM, the BGVP DM6. It has 6 BA drivers per side and retails around $299. Disclaimer: The BGVP DM7 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest o...

7.4

Score

Symphonium Audio Mirage & Aurora Review

Ruji Abat

May 5, 2019

$101-200, $201-300, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

The Symphonium Audio Mirage and Aurora are two brand new balanced armature monitors from this new Singaporean company priced at $179 and $249 each. Disclaimer: The Symphonium Audio Mirage and Aurora sent to us...

8.9

Score

HUM Dolores Review

Marcus

April 24, 2019

$1000+, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

The HUM Dolores is the Hong Kong company's lastest flagship dual BA driver monitor and sits above the Pristine. It is priced at $1699 for the universal. Disclaimer: The HUM Dolores sent to us is a sample in ex...

Score

FiiO FA1 Review

James

April 10, 2019

Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones, Up To $100

The FiiO FA1 is the company's newest single balanced armature driver in-ear monitor with special 3D printing. It is priced at $99. Disclaimer: The FiiO FA1 sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opi...

Clear Tune Monitors Da Vinci IX & X – First Contact

Marcus

March 22, 2019

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

Disclaimer: The Clear Tune Monitors Da Vinci IX & X sent to us are samples in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at CTM for giving us this opportunity. To read more about Clear Tune Monitor...

8.5

Score

Shozy BG Review

Michael

March 16, 2019

$201-300, Balanced Armature, IEM & Earphones

The Shozy BG is the company's latest mid-fi universal monitor offering comprising of 5 balanced armature drivers and priced at $280. Disclaimer: The Shozy BG sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest o...

Unique Melody Mentor V3+ Review

iBasso AM05 – First Contact

Fearless Audio S6 Rui Review

InEar ProMission X – First Contact

Cayin YB04 Review

Unique Melody Mentor V3+ – First Contact

Effect Audio King Arthur – First Contact

Brainwavz Hex Review

Campfire Audio IO Review

Cayin YB04 – First Contact

AkoustyX R-115 & R-220 Review

SIMGOT EK3 Review

Yinyoo HQ8 Review

Final B Series Review

Noble Audio Savant II Review

Earsonics Purple – First Contact

CTM Da Vinci IX Review

Campfire Audio IO – First Contact

Clear Tune Monitors Da Vinci X Review

First Contact – Noble Audio Savant II Wizard

BGVP DM7 Review

Symphonium Audio Mirage & Aurora Review

HUM Dolores Review

FiiO FA1 Review

Clear Tune Monitors Da Vinci IX & X – First Contact

Shozy BG Review