Believe the hype — HEDD Audio’s Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm dynamic driver sets a new benchmark in midrange transparency and reference-grade accuracy at a sub-$800 price.

A strong debut IEM from Cozoy featuring balanced tuning, very good comfort, and solid technical performance at around $30

A unique, audiophile-first wireless closed-back with tube harmonics and dual-mono amplification

Extraordinary engineering and comfort meet Yamaha’s unique tuning in a closed-back

A refined evolution of the legendary 99 Classics with balanced tuning and beautiful walnut aesthetics

Extraordinary engineering and Yamaha’s distinctive soundstage in a flagship planar at roughly half the price of the YH-5000SE

Triple-driver excellence with audiophile-grade tuning profiles and nice flexibility

A Plus upgrade with Plus Sound, Plus Features and Plus Value

Compact Class D with real engineering chops — PFFB, adjustable HPF, quality parts, and gorgeous VU meters

An energetic sidegrade/upgrade over the excellent the FT1.

A retro-styled R2R DAC with tube warmth, VU meters, and OS/NOS modes that leans into the sound many listeners crave

Premium discrete op-amps for tinkerers who want to experiment with subtle sound refinements in compatible amplifiers

A year of exceptional releases and personal favorites that offer great performance at Pragmatic prices.

Lightweight wireless headphone prioritizes comfort, clarity, and home-listening enjoyment

A fully balanced 24‑bit R2R desktop DAC/amp with OS/NOS modes, big power, PEQ, and thoughtful modern design.

18 Months later: Has it finally caught up with hardware potential

Beautifully built and comfortable, this Nightingale Pro sings a unique tune

ZMF’s compact closed-back brings artisan woodcraft and a musical, versatile tuning in a portable-friendly form.

An spacious sounding debut IEM from the well respected audio brand.

A pragmatically priced unique single‑dynamic IEM that is an overlooked gem

A tiny USB‑C Bluetooth transmitter that supports modern, high‑bitrate codec support (including aptX Lossless and LDAC).

The Ultimate Headphone Amplifier for Tinkerers

A warm-leaning, vocal-forward ultra-budget IEM with a sturdy shell, generous accessories, and friendly top-end

A subtle but meaningful refinement of the Orchestra Lite with a touch more sub‑bass, a hint more upper treble, and the same midrange magic

A cool looking IEM with a superb metal build, and a slightly warm, balanced tuning filter.

A $43.99 dual‑CS43131 dongle with physical buttons, dual outputs, and clean, powerful sound for everyday use.

Zeos Goes Zen with his new comfortable closed back planar headphone.

An ultra‑budget open‑back dynamic that prioritizes comfort and value, with a warm, bass‑tilted tuning and a handy mic cable.

A $109.99 open‑back planar that delivers exceptional sound and value — the new king of cheap planars.

A compact 4.4 mm balanced adapter with decent power — a perfect companion for the VE Vanguard and a handy match for many of my balanced headphones.

A no‑frills headphone with excellent midrange clarity and honest engineering at a very pragmatic price

Scandinavian Style Meets Pragmatic Performance

A compact USB DAC/amp that delivers solid power and flexible I/O for desktops, with a few portability trade‑offs

Exceptional tube pre-amplifier with stunning design, flexible connectivity, and it even measures well

A compact, powerful, Class A desktop headphone amplifier and preamp that stays out of the way and lets the music shine

Beautifully comfortable wooden closed back headphones with a personality

A well-built Class‑A single‑ended DAC/amp/preamp that delivers a high‑end Burson experience at a pragmatic price

British audio heritage meets modern ANC capabilities

A tiny Hi-Res DAP with some serious power 4.4mm output that is perfect portable.

Aiyima’s finest class D amplifier yet featuring TPA3255 PFFB, XLR inputs, HPF functionality, and stunning 10th anniversary design

An “Ethereal” planar from Kiwi Ears

A warm, engaging triple dynamic driver IEM with excellent clarity and comfort from Astell & Kern’s pragmatic sub-brand.

An exceptional headphone amplifier and DAC combo at an unbeatable price

A premium USB-C cable with nice build quality and a hidden super power.

A compact powerhouse dongle DAC with exceptional power-to-size ratio, dual CS43198 DACs, and intuitive controls.

An exquisite wooden USB dongle DAC with PEQ capability, premium design, with decent power at a great price.

A versatile tube headphone amp that beautifully interacts with headphone impedance, delivering warm, engaging sound with intuitive controls

A stylish, affordable passive bookshelf whose looks and bass belie its price—stellar value with a bit of EQ or room correction.

A versatile, high-performance balanced headphone amp/DAC/preamp with exceptional transparency and power for demanding headphones

A versatile, high-quality preamplifier with exceptional connectivity and a superb high-pass filter for subwoofer integration

A superbly balanced, highly comfortable planar with slightly better bass weight than Edition XS and a killer price that makes it the pragmatic sweet spot.

A refined, slightly more technical take on the Ananda line with excellent detail, but it now jostles between the cheaper Stealth and the new Ananda Unveiled.

Meze’s new open-back blends striking walnut aesthetics with a lively, detailed tuning

A bright, extremely airy dual dynamic driver IEM with excellent detail for its price point.

A USB-C planar IEM with excellent JM-1 inspired tuning and premium build quality

A beautifully tuned quadbrid IEM that delivers exceptional sound quality with controlled bass, natural mids, and smooth detailed treble.

A beautifully tuned dynamic driver IEM with premium accessories and exceptional comfort

Nothing’s first over-ear headphone delivers style with impressive customisable sound

A thoughtful refresh of a modern classic that improves build and components

A modern, design-forward IEM with a clever 2-mode tuning dial

A stylish, feature rich active desktop speaker that delivers where it matter with its sound

An outstanding hybrid IEM with 1DD+2BA+2Planar drivers

A solid gaming-focused IEM with accurate imaging and decent tonality

A studio-style open-back headphone with a wide soundstage and 50mm dynamic driver

A premium-feeling first turntable that punches well above its $300 price point

A premium hybrid IEM featuring Kiwi Vibration Transducer technology

An IEM with EQ Magic that is “Hare” raising good

A versatile IEM with multiple tuning options and exceptional sound quality

A lightweight USB-C dongle with powerful PEQ capabilities and see-through design

A compact USB-C dongle with powerful PEQ capabilities through the Walkplay application

A fantastic upgrade over the original with better sound, ANC, and app support

The successor to the legendary Hexa with a tilted sound profile that offers a more refined listening experience

An incredible bargain ANC headphone with good sound profile, decent ANC and comfort at an unbeatable price

FiiO’s value-packed K15 delivers almost everything the K17 does but at a much more accessible price point.

FiiO’s new QX series flagship portable DAC/Amp delivers exceptional performance with premium features.

An MM-only phono preamp upgrade that delivers exceptional sound quality at an affordable price

A powerful, feature-rich balanced DAC/amplifier that has stood the test of time with exceptional performance

Think Differently - The OAE1 challenges expectations

A pragmatic masterpiece combining premium materials, comfort, and a nice neutral sound

Is the Moondrop Pill the cure for bad sounding earbuds?

Powerful performance, exceptional clarity in an elegant design

The 3E Audio A7 raises the bar for Class D amplifiers with exceptional power handling and pristine sound

A luxurious open-back planar magnetic headphone with exceptional build quality

A single dynamic driver IEM with a comfortable design and engaging detailed V-shaped sound

A transparent headphone DAC amplifier with incredible low distortion and excellent power at a great price

Comfortable clip-on Earbuds with great battery life

Possibly the best tuned Kiwi Ears yet

A expensive but rich warm hybrid electrostatic IEM with exceptional treble performance

A neat little DAC/AMP with different sound profiles and RGB lighting

A retro-styled on-ear headphone with striking aesthetics that benefits from EQ adjustments

A well-tuned ANC headphone with excellent companion app customization

A headphone that invites you to slow down, sit back and listen

A luxurious flagship headphone with 2 rich but different sound signatures from its interchangeable earpads

FiiO’s powerhouse desktop DAC/Amp is a Retro-Inspired Masterpiece.

A sleek, minimalist desktop headphone amplifier that delivers exceptional power and intuitive EQ functionality.

A stunningly beautiful headphone that embodies the emotional side of audio

Refining a Classic with a Harman++ tuning but does it have too much “technicalities” for its own good?

The FiiO JM21 is a perfect ‘goldilocks’ DAP with an ideal balance of power, price and portability. power.

A quirky retro-themed Bluetooth DAC/amp with replaceable batteries, dual DAC chips, and a dynamic UI.

A compact and versatile tube amplifier that delivers a warm Hi-Fi sound, ideal for small desktop setups.

A modern take on the classic CD player with audiophile-grade features and excellent flexibility.

Is the classic mid-fi headphone still ahead of the competition?

A stunning open-back planar magnetic headphone

A high-quality customized bespoke headphone

A perfect daily driver for everyone (not just pro-audio users)

A stunning beautiful closed back

A beautiful IEM with the signature Meze warmth and craftsmanship

PEQ comes to a sub $80 ANC Headphone

New Meta tuning for less than $200, scientifically approved

Buy these for the sound not for the ANC

A fantastic “all-rounder”

A pragmatically priced studio headphone that makes you want to listen to your entire music collection again

Almost everything you could want from a closed back under $200