Welcome to Pragmatic Audio Your guide to uncompromised sound without breaking the bank. Pragmatic Audio Mission Statement
EarFun UBoom X 16 April 2025 homepage, reviews, speakers, bluetooth Rating: ★★★★★ A portable Bluetooth speaker with audiophile pretensions
FiiO SA1 Desktop Speaker 15 April 2025 homepage, reviews, speakers Rating: ★★★★★ A tiny, budget-friendly near field desktop speaker that offers lots of features
FiiO RR11 Portable FM Radio 13 April 2025 homepage, reviews, radio Rating: ★★★★☆ A striking portable FM radio that blends ultra-thin, modern aluminum alloy design with retro charm.
Verum 2 12 April 2025 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ An artisanal headphone with a retro steampunk vibe and a vocal forward sound profile
FiiO K17 11 April 2025 homepage, reviews, DAC/Amp Rating: ★★★★★ FiiO’s powerhouse desktop DAC/Amp is a Retro-Inspired Masterpiece.
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
KZ EDC Pro IEM 18 March 2025 homepage, reviews, IEMs Rating: ★★★★★ An extraordinary audio bargain with decent sound and comfortable design
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.
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
Fosi Audio T20 Tube Amplifier Review 17 January 2025 reviews, amplifiers, homepage Rating: ★★★★☆ A compact and versatile tube amplifier that delivers a warm Hi-Fi sound, ideal for small desktop setups.
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
Hifiman Sundara 22 December 2024 reviews, homepage, headphones Rating: ★★★★★ Is the classic mid-fi headphone still ahead of the competition?
FiiO FT1 Pro 8 December 2024 reviews, headphones, homepage Rating: ★★★★★ A stunning open-back planar magnetic headphone
Fosi Audio DS2 1 December 2024 homepage, reviews, headphone-amp Rating: ★★★★★ A compact, portable, high-power DAC/amp for audiophiles on the go.
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)
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
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
