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Okay, picture this: you slip on a pair of wireless headphones and instead of just hearing music, you feel like you’ve stepped into a small high-end listening room. The DALI IO-8 tries to give you exactly that. These aren’t just “nice Bluetooth cans” — they’re built by a company known for loudspeakers, bringing that DNA to a wireless form. Let’s walk through how it feels physically, how it sounds, and how it performs — and by the end you should have a clear idea whether they’r

Design & Build Okay — first, the Starfish from TRN gives you that “enthusiast IEM” feel at a budget price. The shell is described as an aluminum-resin composite in a star-shaped chamber, so it’s not plastic-cheap feeling — they’ve paid attention to materials. The cable is upgradeable (0.78mm 2-pin), which means you can swap in better wires if you want. Fit is ergonomic, they claim “ear‐wrapping design” with nine tip choices included. In practice: you’ll feel them in your ears

Design & Build Let`s first start with the design and build quality of ooopusX OP.24 . This one is interesting because it’s from a newer brand (ooopusX) and offers some neat features at a budget price. The standout: a physical tuning dial  to switch between two modes. The shell is lightweight (~5.2g per side reported) and uses resin/plastic materials. The build quality for its price is decent, though some reviewers point out the cable and included accessories are modest. Fit:

Two new wireless speakers are here to shake up Sonos’ dominance — and they’re coming in hot with premium sound, sleek design, and serious tech. A Big Day for Small Hi-Fi: WiiM Sound and Bluesound Pulse Flex Are Here If you’ve ever dreamed of building a high-fidelity multi-room system without breaking the bank or cluttering your home with bulky gear, today’s your day. Two major players — WiiM and Bluesound — have just launched next-generation smart speakers  that are gunning s

*More information, videos and photos of this product in review above I think I started my audio lover career at the twilight of cassette players. I personally never liked cassette players, I think they were a portable necessity of their age, but just could never translate well into the future once newer and greater things arrived. But what brought me to this stage of life was my love of portable CD players. I used to listen to music so much that often I would fall asleep with

The French hi-fi house Triangle  is back with a bang, teasing its next-generation Capella 2 streaming active loudspeakers  — a system that promises audiophile-grade sound , wireless simplicity , and a stylish design that leaves cable clutter firmly in the past. With the original Capella earning praise for its blend of clarity, convenience, and craftsmanship , the Capella 2  looks set to refine the formula with upgraded tech, better connectivity, and a more elegant presentatio

There are headphones that sound good, and then there are headphones that feel good even before you hit play. The Bang & Olufsen HX  definitely belongs to the latter group. It’s one of those products where you can tell just by holding it that it’s been designed with care, taste, and that subtle Scandinavian refinement. But good looks alone don’t make a great pair of headphones — so let’s dive into what makes the HX such an interesting piece of audio gear, and whether it’s more

Audio-Technica  has just unveiled its most ambitious pair of open-back headphones  to date — the ATH-ADX7000  — a no-compromise flagship that blends radical new driver technology , ultra-lightweight construction , and exquisite Japanese craftsmanship . With a price tag hovering around £3,000 / €3,499 / $3,499 , these headphones are clearly aimed at the most serious audiophiles  chasing ultimate transparency and musicality . Reinventing the Driver: The New HXDT Technology At t

The Dutch & Dutch 6c  isn’t just a smaller sibling of the revered 8c  — it’s a bold statement in how modern active speakers  can adapt to any room and deliver studio-grade precision  in a compact, stylish form. With integrated amplification, streaming, and DSP  inside, the 6c aims to make traditional passive setups feel outdated. From 8 Inches to 6 — A Scaled-Down Powerhouse Dutch & Dutch’s latest creation trims down the 8c’s 8-inch midrange to a 6-inch driver , backed by a

A refined marriage of form, function, and fidelity — the Apex lineup marks a new era for the celebrated French manufacturer. A French Audio Legacy Reaches Its Peak As it celebrates three decades in high-end audio , Advance Paris  is unveiling a new flagship series designed to redefine what “affordable luxury” in hi-fi can mean. Enter the Apex range  — a striking collection of amplifiers and a CD player that combines timeless design, hybrid technology , and exceptional sound e

The AT33x Series  represents a major evolution of Audio-Technica’s classic AT33  range. Each cartridge in this five-strong lineup has been painstakingly hand-built in Japan , with meticulous attention to resonance control, tonal balance, and stereo clarity . The models feature dual moving coil structures , with independent left and right coils for stereo units, ensuring outstanding channel separation  and a sound that Audio-Technica describes as “dynamic yet delicate and refi

Three reimagined icons celebrate B&O’s legacy of timeless design, craftsmanship, and sonic excellence. A Century of Sound, Style, and Innovation Few brands in the audio world embody luxury, design, and technical mastery  like Bang & Olufsen . And as the Danish icon turns 100 years old , it’s celebrating not with nostalgia, but with a statement of enduring excellence . Introducing the Bang & Olufsen Centennial Collection  — a special-edition trio  of beloved products that pay

You know how some headphones try too hard? They throw in all kinds of tech, fancy ANC modes, and wild sound signatures — but at the end of the day, they don’t really feel  musical. The Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3  is different. This one doesn’t try to impress you with flash or gimmicks; it wins you over the moment you hit play and hear just how natural  and complete  the sound feels. Bowers & Wilkins has been around for decades, building high-end loudspeakers used in studios like

*For more insights, pictures and videos of this product please look at the review video above. Can headphones be a rock n roll certified, fun carrying driven piece of work. Yes and these are the ones. They are moving and bopping your head with such effectiveness, and not just a head your entire body is electrified by this electrifying sound. Yes, the spiritual successor to very popular and praised FT1 is here, and ready to rock your world. Build Quality, Spec and Features But

How KEF’s newest active bookshelf speakers blend audiophile precision with modern wireless convenience. A Legendary Name Returns — Reborn for 2025 KEF has officially resurrected one of its most iconic product lines — the Coda  — and given it a full-blown 21st-century transformation . The all-new KEF Coda W  active bookshelf speakers don’t just revisit nostalgia; they reinvent it . With aptX Lossless Bluetooth , HDMI ARC , USB-C connectivity , and a built-in phono stage , this

Luxury Meets Listening Precision Sennheiser  has once again set its sights on audiophiles and purists , unveiling the HDB 630  — a $999  statement piece that blends hi-res audio fidelity  with premium noise cancellation  and studio-grade control . In an age where great sound is becoming more accessible , Sennheiser reminds the world that there’s still room — and a market — for true high-end craftsmanship . A New Chapter in the Momentum Legacy Built upon the design DNA of the

A Throwback with a Twist Shanling , the renowned Chinese Hi-Fi manufacturer , has introduced a new take on the portable CD player — the Shanling EC Zero AKM . Billed as a “budget”  version of the brand’s $589 EC Zero T , this sleek device brings premium audio quality  to a lower price point, retailing at $319  — roughly 45% less  than its high-end sibling. Despite its price cut, this player is no gimmick . It fuses retro design cues  with modern digital engineering , making i

A $1,299 powerhouse combining discrete 1-bit design, breathtaking power, and surgical control. A New Era of Discrete 1-Bit Engineering The TOPPING DX9 Discrete  marks a bold new chapter for the Chinese audio specialist, representing a ground-up redesign  of its flagship DAC and headphone amplifier. With over 16 discrete PSRM 1-bit elements per channel , this architecture completely bypasses traditional DAC chips — unlocking unprecedented clarity, tonal balance, and micro-deta

The legendary German audio brand delivers pro-grade sound in a compact, affordable package. A New Era of Accessible Studio Sound Beyerdynamic  has long been synonymous with studio-quality monitoring  — from the iconic DT 770 Pro  to its higher-end siblings used by producers, engineers, and podcasters worldwide. Now, the brand is extending its reach with a more affordable, USB-C-ready model : the DT 270 Pro , priced at just $159 / £89 / €99 (about AU$182) . This new release pr

Two new models mark Michell’s biggest product launch in decades — and one of them replaces a true hi-fi icon. A New Era Begins for a British Hi-Fi Legend In a move that’s shaking up the vinyl world, Michell Audio  has unveiled not one, but two brand-new turntables  — the Revolv  and the Gyro . Retailing at £3,995 (≈ $5,400)  and £5,995 (≈ $8,050)  respectively (both without tonearm or cartridge), these decks represent the most significant product launch from Michell in decade