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This Review was written by Kristina Savić Disclaimer Although there are some manufacturers of IEMs that I really like and respect, due to their constant quality implementation or build philosophy or development direction, I am always ready to accept there there are flaws and I am in no position to be stopped in speaking about it, so these are my thoughts, not compensated or influenced by anyone. Introduction Being in business for more than 15 years Hidizs have stated by their

Fosi now carry many hats, but for one or other reasone they never truly tap their toes in market that is most popular in HIFI, and that is a streamer market. Fosi build amps, and then came headphone amplifiers, DAC/amp combos, a turntable, and now this: the S3, a network streamer with a built-in DAC and preamp stage, priced at $259.99 and aimed squarely at the digital front end of a serious two-channel system. Fosi Audio has spent the last few years building a name around com

Introduction: FiiO's Unlikely Vinyl Ambition There's a certain audacity to FiiO entering the turntable market at all. The company built its reputation on digital — dongles, DAPs, DAC/amps — things with chips and firmware and USB-C ports. Analog is philosophically the opposite direction. Vinyl demands patience, physical ritual, mechanical precision engineered in the analogue domain. It doesn't update over Wi-Fi. And yet, FiiO's presence in the turntable category is no longer a

Here is a particular conversation that happens whenever Fosi Audio releases something new, and it goes roughly like this: "It can't be that good for the money. Can it?" For nearly a decade now, the answer has been "yes, mostly," and that "mostly" has been doing an extraordinary amount of work in carrying the brand from a Shenzhen Class D amplifier specialist into something that looks, at least on paper, like a full hi-fi systems company. Crisis of Identity The Merak is the mo

I admire Luxsin, a brand-new company on the hi-fi market, and with just one device they did it right. The success of the X9 lay in the combination of great sonics, a very forward-thinking UI, intuitive software and features, really great build quality, and price. And that last thing — price — might not be the best highlight you can have, but considering what I already mentioned, alongside a high-end DAC and great headphone amplification, it really is a true flagship that offe

EH lineup continues to impress Hello once again, FiiO EH family of headphones... headphone. Everyone was so impressed by your older brother EH11, your smaller, thinner, and cheaper but nonetheless older brother. And there are big shoes of expectations for you to fill. And I am also in that boat of expecting a lot from you, I loved EH11. Telling by just holding you, well you are not giving a run for the money for more expensive models, but this is just an okay plasticky build,

Intro Thieaudio is a brand most of us first met in the IEM aisle. The Monarch line, the Hype series — these are the products that helped shape what a modern, premium Chi-Fi in-ear looks and sounds like. Full-sized headphones have been a more sporadic affair for them, which is exactly why the new Cypher arrives with a curious mixture of expectation and quiet skepticism. At a $399 MSRP, the Cypher lands squarely in the most contested corner of the open-back market — the same co

Introduction There is a quiet conviction in everything Sivga makes. The Dongguan-based outfit has, since its founding in 2016, refused to participate in the race-to-the-bottom aesthetics that define so much of the budget headphone market. Where others reach for matte plastics and edgy industrial silhouettes, Sivga reaches for rosewood, Zebrawood, hand-polished metal, and a kind of quiet, neo-retro elegance that feels closer to a vintage hi-fi cabinet than to a 2026 consumer e

If you follow this channel, you will know that I did a report from the Shenzhen International Audio Show. And I had a few picks of my favourite gear. First was Sendy Audio Peacock, but in hindsight that was probably because it was synergised with the great Kylin DAC/AMP. But the second one was none other than the Matrix Audio TS1 streamer. I loved how it looks, how it feels like a premium build, I liked the interface, I liked the really good headphone output, and I of course

My story with Hegel has been a rollercoaster of happiness and disappointments. But one thing was always a constant during all those years, is that at higher levels Hegel created amps like no other. But the big problem is always the value, as they hold quite the hefty premium to get great all-arounders. I am speaking from H190v and onward. I always believed that the value Hegel represented was more than justified. They offer unique technology, great sound, great looks, all in

Link 3`s beautiful promise What if your dongle DAC could also store your entire music library and drive your hardest-to-power headphones — all from your phone? That's exactly what xDuoo is going for with the Link3. And honestly? It's one of the most ambitious — and most divisive — dongles I've come across in a while. I'm HIFI Daydreaming and welcome back. Today we're looking at the xDuoo Link3, priced at $219. It's big, it's powerful, and it's got a trick up its sleeve that n

Moondrop Aesthetics Now Moondrop is a peculiar company, on the surface they use this Anime babes, a anime and manga aesthetic to brand and promote their products. It might seem childish, and unprofessional. But the more I have experience with Moondrop products it is a different story all together. It is just their way to communicate and approach younger market. But a lot of product that I had a chance to use like Discdream Ultra, is built incredibly. Like a tank. This is

Continuing legacy of Sivga and Robin What if you could have a pair of headphones that look like they belong in a boutique audio shop — for under two hundred dollars? That's the promise SIVGA has been making since 2021. With the SV021 Pro, they're trying to make good on it all over again. So here we are again, another Sivga product. Another amazing looking product, that feels and sounds great. They are comfortable, with super nice padding and strap around head. The build quali

Introduction The Dongle That Plays the Long Game There is a peculiar rite of passage in the portable audiophile hobby: the moment you realize your smartphone's headphone jack — or lack thereof — is the weakest link in your audio chain. For many, that realization leads to the dongle DAC. And for those who find themselves at that crossroads in 2025 and 2026, Truthear has arrived with a quietly compelling answer: the KeyX . Truthear, the Shenzhen-based brand that surfaced in 202

Introduction Here is a peculiar romanticism in the humble earbud—that flat, disc-shaped form factor that ruled our ears through the 1990s and early 2000s before in-ear monitors swept it into apparent obsolescence. Sivga, a Chinese audio manufacturer with a reputation for beautifully crafted wooden headphones, has decided to revive the form with the M300. Priced at $64.90, it arrives wearing African Black Ebony wood and CNC-machined aluminum like a period costume tailored from

What is AUVA EQ Vibration Control Same as you guys, I do watch and love a lot of reviewers here on YouTube. And one of the reviews that many reviewers made that always peaked my attention was Stack Audio Auva anti-vibration feet. It seemed like magic and snake oil, and I was shocked that so many people praise them. And I said one day I am going to buy them and review them, as it really sounded like magic. I even started to make preparations for the review, like researching ab

Sudden meeting in audio shop Looking for a small subwoofer to review, I accidentally caught wind of this 5.1 system. I never planned to buy it, I was there to buy Wharfedale Super Linton, and some potential subwoofer. But while browsing the store, I noticed this whole package at a discount. Only 400 euros, for the entire Wharfedale 5.1 system, at that price I would be crazy not to buy it. I know that it is not their full price, it is around 500 euros, but even at that price t

Firstly, just a small celebration of a milestone — this is my 100th video review. I just want to thank everyone who has been following this channel from day one; this made my journey as a reviewer more fun and interesting, communicating and talking to a lot of people through comments and mail. And just to say, we are just getting started — see you on the 200th video. My 15 years audiophiles journey - and a Special speaker We all have some journeys in life, and as it seemed to

R2R on the go - Analog Magic in a Modern Portable CD Player Fiio tries to capture that warm vintage sound with their new portable CD player. And they really are investing a lot of money into improving and adapting their R2R technology. And it is becoming an important staple into Fiio arsenal, on the box itself there is no Fiio logo, there is only R2R that is what they want to preserve to future buyers and listeners. You are listening to specially R2R product made by Fiio. I a

I know that we are constantly surprised every day how much modern technology allows more engineering for less. So we get products that 10–5 years ago we could not even fathom at this price range. Well Fiio EH11 is that product! For 30 dollars you get seriously good over-ear headphones featuring 40 mm dynamic drivers with a high-damping composite diaphragm optimized for energetic bass and responsive mids. Semi-open design allows for a more spacious soundstage than many closed