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HELM Audio F2 Review

Louis

IEM & Earphones

February 5, 2024 0

We review the HELM Audio F2, which is a hybrid driver universal IEM using a single 10mm dynamic and 6mm...

8

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Helm Audio Bolt Review

Louis

Portable Amps & DACs

September 18, 2021 4

Helm Audio Bolt is a portable MQA and THX-certified USB DAC/headphone amplifier dongle capable of PCM 32BIT/384kHz and DSD128. It...

7.7

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HELM Audio DB12 AAAMP Review

Louis

Portable Amps & DACs

August 5, 2020 2

The Helm Audio DB12 AAAMP is a THX-certified mobile in-line headphone amplifier with up to 110mW of power and 8...

6.9

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HELM Audio True Wireless 5.0 Review

Marcus

TWS

January 24, 2020 0

The Helm Audio True Wireless 5.0 is a stylishly designed TWS offering Bluetooth5.0, IPX4, aptX low latency and 6-8 hours...

8.2

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FiiO EH11 Review

Meldrick

Headphones

March 28, 2026 0

Meldrick reviews the FiiO EH11, an affordable set of retro-inspired on-ear Bluetooth 6.0 headphones with LDAC decoding capability. They are...

9.3

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Audeze LCD-5s Review

Marcus

Headphones

March 20, 2026 0

Marcus reviews the Audeze LCD-5s, a 2nd-generation flagship planar magnetic driver open-back headphone featuring SLAM technology. It is currently priced...

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8.3

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Kiwi Ears Orchestra II Review

Meldrick

IEM & Earphones

February 16, 2026 0

Meldrick reviews the Kiwi Ears Orchestra II, a second-generation universal IEM with 10 balanced armature drivers and currently priced at...

8.5

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Sendy Audio Egret Review

Meldrick

Headphones

February 9, 2026 0

Meldrick reviews the Sendy Audio Egret, a new set of open-back 98x84mm planar magnetic driver headphones with black walnut wood...

9.3

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iBasso EPITOME Review

Nihal

IEM & Earphones

February 6, 2026 4

Nihal reviews the iBasso EPITOME, the company’s flagship hybrid universal IEM featuring a massive 12 BA and 8 EST driver...

9.1

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iBasso AMP17 Review

Marcus

DAP

January 30, 2026 0

Marcus reviews the iBasso AMP17, the first 1900mW-capable and DX340-compatible amplification card to feature gallium nitride (GaN). It is currently...

8.5

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Zaylli LYRÖ Review

James

Headphones

January 26, 2026 0

James reviews the Zaylli LYRÖ, a pair of semi-open-back dynamic driver headphones with a unique rotary tuning switch and detachable...

8.5

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final DX3000 CL Review

James

Headphones

January 10, 2026 0

James reviews the final DX3000 CL, the company’s next-generation dynamic driver headphone featuring a hybrid paper and carbon fiber diaphragm....

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9.1

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PLUSSOUND SONORA SE Review

Nihal

IEM & Earphones

January 5, 2026 2

Nihal reviews the PLUSSOUND SONORA SE, a new special edition high-end hybrid dual 10mm dynamic, quad BA, and dual EST...

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8.6

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Kinera NOTT Phantom Review

Marcelo

IEM & Earphones

December 30, 2025 0

Marcelo reviews the Kinera NOTT Phantom, a hybrid 8mm dynamic and quad balanced armature driver universal IEM currently priced at...

Our 2025 Top Gear Awards

Marcus

Annual Awards

December 27, 2025 0

We finish out the year with our Top Gear Awards for 2025. This is our highest accolade, recognizing the best...

8.2

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Fosi Audio ZD3 Review

Meldrick

DAC

December 24, 2025 0

Meldrick reviews the Fosi Audio ZD3, a compact, fully-balanced ES9039Q2M-equipped desktop DAC with wireless Bluetooth streaming support. It is currently...