HEADPHONES

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

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

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

Snowsky Echo DAPs are an answer for young people that want to be part of nostalgia trend of listening to mp3 players. But while it looks, and behaves like that it is also aimed at people who want to experience more audiophile sound through their headphones. It certainly can be a gate to start swimming in this lovely hobby of being an audiophile. I personally really love the look, especially in green one, gold accents, like the turn on and off looks marvelous. The size and wei

The NF ACOUS NH20 is the brand’s first foray into full-size over-ear headphones, expanding from their long history of in-ear monitors into a closed-back studio monitor design. Positioned around ~$199 USD, the NH20 aims to offer both studio-ready neutrality and enjoyable everyday musicality, bridging the gap between professional monitoring and consumer listening use. This makes it appealing to creators, audio enthusiasts, and listeners who prefer accurate yet engaging sound.

I think Fiio is openly aiming to create a more warmer, more musical experience with their devices. We can see that with this DAC, we can see that with their headphones like FT13, with also new DAC called Warmer, believe it or not. Same thing creating R2R DAP with M33. Fiio building their own personal sonic signature Fiio wants to develop kinda like a brand sonic image, same thing like Rega, when you think about their products, you think about brighter detailed sound. I guess

I don't remember a device that was a company's first device creating that many ripples in the sea of audiophiles. Their Alpha Pro DAC was received pretty well among both subjective and objective reviewers, which to me is always such a surprise for a device like this. Amazing Design And not just that, its looks are so modern and, let's say, unique that it left an impression on me. It reminds me of another Chinese company called Nothing, which makes mobile phones, etc. This fee

*Lot more images and videos of product in the video review above. What Fiio did with M21 is should be understand as company providing no corners cut, to give DAP that gives outmost value at this price range. This is something that money you gives, does not have that big diminishing value. In that I can see many, many audiophiles be completely satisfied with this device for long time. And that is why I think this should in perfect world be a first device for anyone wanting, no

*A lot more pictures and videos of product and use cases in video. Solving a real problem I love DAPs, they remind me of my childhood of carrying MP3 players wherever I went. That small pill-shaped device was my dream box. I loved it more than anything, carried it everywhere, my isolation from the world, my deeper connection to music. Well, it was like that until phones became good enough to have their own internal MP3 players, and until I got deeper into audiophile addiction

I found continues effort from TRN to be a great indicator that they love to adapt and yet hold their cards close. They try to innovate and follow current needs with their drivers, and setup. And I found quite interesting the new IEM hybrid technology with 3dd and planar for rather reasonable price. And they have continued on line of sea creatures name, like medusa, seahorse, jaws etc. I was like yeah I will try them. And I did, and I was pleasant surprise. Introduction: A Spl

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:

*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

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

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

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I recently bought a new phone, and all was peachy and great, until I decided to switch my Bluetooth headphones for more quality wired ones. And I hit a wall. My experience with Smartphone DACs My regular dongle was not enough, as I learned that new smartphones have removed DACs completely from their phones. So, no conversion on the phone; it had to be done externally. I used to carry two DACs previously, sometimes with me, but it was bulky, and I gave up—I already have too mu

Chord Mojo 2 is a great DAC, but with its portable size, lack of ports, and very poor ease of use, is it really the best for your stereo system? Aside from reviewing this device, I will explain all the pros and cons of having this DAC as part of your stereo system because its main purpose is to be a mobile headphone DAC. There is something to be said when a device meant to be a headphone DAC outperforms many bigger desktop DACs. The legacy of Chord cements them as DAC royalty