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JDS Element IV 21 March 2025 homepage, reviews, amplifier Rating: ★★★★★ A sleek, minimalist desktop headphone amplifier that delivers exceptional power and intuitive EQ functionality.
Meze 109 Pro 20 March 2025 homepage, reviews, headphone Rating: ★★★★★ A stunningly beautiful headphone that embodies the emotional side of audio
FiiO K17 18 March 2025 homepage, reviews, DAC/Amp Rating: ★★★★☆ FiiO’s powerhouse desktop DAC/Amp is a Retro-Inspired Masterpiece but it is an unfinished masterpiece at least for now.
Truthear Zero Blue 2 17 March 2025 homepage, reviews, IEM Rating: ★★★★☆ Refining a Classic with a Harman++ tuning but does it have too much “technicalities” for its own good?
EarFun OpenJump 14 March 2025 homepage, reviews, tws Rating: ★★★★★ Open on-ear TWS with good sound and nice comfort
Kiwi Ears Ardor 11 March 2025 homepage, reviews, Headphone Rating: ★★★★☆ An impressive ANC headphone tuned for audiophiles
Kiwi Ears Airoso 7 March 2025 homepage, reviews, IEM Rating: ★★★★★ Very nicely tuned with comfort in mind
Sennheiser HD800 S 26 February 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ The legendary headphone that still sets the standard for soundstage and detail retrieval
Modhouse Tungsten 23 February 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ Beautifully handcrafted and expertly tuned headphone
Hifiman HE6SE V2 22 February 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★☆ Was this modded Hifiman the origins of the new ‘Unveiled’ headphones?
FiiO JM21 21 February 2025 reviews, dap, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ The FiiO JM21 is a perfect ‘goldilocks’ DAP with an ideal balance of power, price and portability. power.
Moondrop Echo B 16 February 2025 reviews, homepage, cable Rating: ★★★★☆ A 4.4mm balanced DAC/AMP usb cable with interactive DSP tuning but output power is a little limited.
Kiwi Ears Ellipse 15 February 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★☆ A well design pragmatically price studio headphone
KBear KB02 12 February 2025 reviews, IEMs, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A bone conducting in an IEM with a budget-friendly price
KZ ZA12 11 February 2025 reviews, IEMs, homepage Rating: ★★★☆☆ A visually beautifully IEM let down by an overly treble-heavy sound signature.
HiBy R1 4 February 2025 reviews, homepage, dap Rating: ★★★★★ The HiBy R1 redefines pragmatically priced digital audio players
FiiO Snowsky Retro Nano 29 January 2025 reviews, homepage, dac-amp Rating: ★★★★★ A quirky retro-themed Bluetooth DAC/amp with replaceable batteries, dual DAC chips, and a dynamic UI.
Sony MDR-MV1 27 January 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A uber-comfortable open-back studio headphone with great bass
Mirph-1 23 January 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A beautifully crafted headphone with exceptional tuning
Meze 105 AER 20 January 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ Breath-in some AER with High End Meze Design, Comfort and Sound
Soncie-Meory G50 12 January 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A value-packed studio reference headphone
Kiwi Ears Division 10 January 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★☆ A budget studio headphone from Kiwi Ears, promising comfort and a customisable experience
OKCSC M1 3 January 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★☆☆ A Grado-inspired on-ear headphone with an exaggerated sound signature that benefits significantly from EQ adjustments
FiiO UTWS5 2025 1 January 2025 reviews, homepage, bluetooth adapter Rating: ★★★★★ UTWS5: Wireless freedom Meets Audiophile Grade Performance
FiiO DM13 31 December 2024 homepage, reviews, cd-player Rating: ★★★★☆ A modern take on the classic CD player with audiophile-grade features and excellent flexibility.
Aiyima A80 Integrated Amplifier 30 December 2024 reviews, amplifiers, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A feature-packed integrated class D amplifier with VU meters, a built-in DAC, and excellent sound quality for the price
Aiyima B07 29 December 2024 reviews, amps, homepage Rating: ★★★★☆ A perfect amplifier if you have a passive Subwoofer
Final Audio UX3000 ANC Headphone 27 December 2024 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★☆ Quality audio, decent ANC but for me not the most comfortable headphone
Hifiman Edition XS - Updated Review 26 December 2024 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A year later, now after reviewing 30+ headphones, the Edition XS is still my favourite
Hifiman Sundara 22 December 2024 reviews, homepage, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ Is the classic mid-fi headphone still ahead of the competition?
Hifiman Deva Pro (with Bluemini R2R) 21 December 2024 reviews, homepage, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ The best wireless open back experience
Hifiman TWS450 20 December 2024 reviews, tws, homepage Rating: ★★★★☆ An entry-level true wireless earbud with the essence of the Hifiman sound
Pragmatic Products Picks 2024 10 December 2024 homepage, guides A year of exceptional releases and personal favorites that offer great performance at Pragmatc prices.
FiiO FT1 Pro 8 December 2024 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A stunning open-back planar magnetic headphone
Tronsmart Soundfi Q20s 5 December 2024 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★☆ A budget-friendly ANC headphone with comfort, decent ANC, and app-controlled EQ
iBasso Gelato 3 December 2024 homepage, reviews, iems Rating: ★★★★☆ A Sweet, Laid-Back Treat for Your Ears
Kiwi Ears Quartet 3 December 2024 homepage, reviews, IEM Rating: ★★★★☆ The Quartet offers versatile sound tuning via its switches
Fosi Audio DS2 1 December 2024 homepage, reviews, headphone-amp Rating: ★★★★★ A compact, portable, high-power DAC/amp for audiophiles on the go.
iBasso Jr Macaron 1 December 2024 homepage, reviews, audio-dac Rating: ★★★★☆ A Colorful Bite-Sized Delight for Audiophiles
FiiO TT13 25 November 2024 homepage, reviews, turntables Rating: ★★★★★ A turntable for the streaming generation
JM Audio XTC 1.5 10 November 2024 reviews, homepage, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ A high-quality customized bespoke headphone
Sony MDR-M1 9 November 2024 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ A perfect daily driver for everyone (not just pro-audio users)
Meze Boommic 3 November 2024 reviews, microphone, homepage Rating: ★★★★☆ Plug, Play and Talk with your favourite headphones
Aune SR7000 27 October 2024 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A stunning beautiful closed back
Meze Alba 22 October 2024 reviews, IEM, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A beautiful IEM with the signature Meze warmth and craftsmanship
Edifier W830NB 13 October 2024 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ PEQ comes to a sub $80 ANC Headphone
Kiwi Ears KE4 8 October 2024 homepage, reviews, IEM Rating: ★★★★★ New Meta tuning for less than $200, scientifically approved
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC 22 September 2024 homepage, reviews, TWS Rating: ★★★★★ Buy these for the sound not for the ANC
Sennheiser Accentum Plus 12 September 2024 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★☆ A taste of a flagship at a pragmatic price
Audeze MM-100 8 September 2024 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A pragmatically priced studio headphone that makes you want to listen to your entire music collection again
FiiO FT1 4 September 2024 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ Almost everything you could want from a closed back under $200
Earfun Air Pro 4 Review 29 August 2024 reviews, TWS, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ Feature rich and perfect Harman Tuning
Sennheiser HD490 Pro 22 June 2024 homepage, reviews, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ The perfect ‘Desert Island’ headphones
