Category: Budget
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Focal Chora 806 Review: A Sub-$1000 Speaker With Remarkable Balance and Refinement!
Ed. Note: The Chora 806 is currently on sale for $598.80, which is 40% off the list price. This is a great deal! There’s a saying in French, “Joie de vivre,” that is used sometimes here in the States. It means “joy of living,” which signifies a full (and healthy) enjoyment of anything you do…
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The Hottest Budget Audiophile Gear Right Now: New Stuff From Elac, Meze Audio, Buchardt Audio, And More!
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Now that we’re moving into the fourth quarter of the year, and simultaneously sliding into the holiday season, the new product announcements are coming in hot and heavy! Today, we have a list detailing some of the hottest new budget audiophile gear we’ve seen this week, including a value priced set of powered bookshelf speakers…
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ICYMI: Bluesound Intros The $649 POWERNODE EDGE, A Small-Scale and Low-Cost Streaming Amplifier
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in Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Power Amps, Software, Speakers, Streaming, WirelessThis past week, Bluesound announced the $649 Powernode Edge, a new streaming amp that will sell alongside their long-time “just-add-speakers” option, the $949 Powernode. Marketed as an entry-level device, the Powernode Edge has a smaller footprint than the Powernode but much of the same functionality, like access to Bluesound’s impressive BluOS, a multi-room, hi-res (up…
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The Best Labor Day Deals For Audiophiles: Speakers, Headphones, And Electronics! (2022)
If you’re looking for the Best Home Audio deals this holiday weekend, then look no further! We’ve got a great round-up below! This weekend there are some great deals on integrated amps by Yamaha, speakers by Klipsch, and Headphones from Sony. Plus a lot more! Check out all the great stuff, and take advantage of the savings! Check…
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3 Budget Audiophile Headphone Setups That Will Blow Your Mind!
If you don’t have the cash, space, or inclination to build a full-on, 2-channel hi-fi system with speakers, then a good audiophile headphone setup can provide much of the same enjoyment. As I progressed in my audiophile journey, I initially found it easier to afford and set up a capable headphone system before investing in…
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LETSHUOER S12 Review: You Need To Hear This Affordable And Engaging Planar Magnetic IEM!
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Ed Note: As of the time of this writing, the LETSHUOER S12 is currently on sale for $118.30, which is $50 off the list price. If you’re looking for a good pair of Earphones for around $100, I would grab these before the price goes back up! TL;DR For $169, the LETSHUOER S12 provides an…
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The Best Budget Audiophile Gear Of 2022 (Fall Edition): Speakers, Headphones, Etc.
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If you’re putting together an audio system on a budget, it’s an excellent time to be alive. Affordable hi-fi gear has never sounded better, so getting more system for your money is easy if you know where to look! We here at Hifitrends.com eat, sleep, and breathe affordable hi-fi, so we have both studied and…
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MOONDROP Aria Snow Edition Review: These $79 IEM Earphones Are Enchanting!
TL;DR The Aria Snow Edition has great build quality, a comfortable fit, and smooth open sonics for a great price. However those who like a lot of Bass may find them a little thin. Intro When Moondrop released the original Aria IEM, it was seen as a benchmark in the budget earphone space, as it…
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HiBy Goes Back To The Future With New R2R Digital Audio Player
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With Delta-Sigma DAC chipsets becoming so ubiquitous in our globalized markets, R2R-based DACs are coming back in a big way. Once considered an outdated technology, many audio manufacturers are selling them as a contrast (in sound) to chip-based (ESS, Burr-Brown, AKM) devices. To that end, HiBy has a new R2R Dac-equipped digital audio player called…
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5 Best Audiophile DACs For Your iPhone! (2023)
We have compiled a list of the best audiophile DACs for iPhone users. These are the Top 5 models that will give you the best sound quality.
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Pangea Debuts Beautiful Hardwood Version Of Their Popular Vulcan Audio Rack
Today, Pangea Audio announced the arrival of the Vulcan Parawood Four-Shelf Rack, a new version of their highly sought-after Vulcan audio rack. The new design features shelves of sustainable tropical hardwood with a clear semi-gloss finish, providing elegance and sturdiness. The wood they use is called Parawood, which Pangea touts as sustainable since the trees…
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Gravastar Sirius Wireless Gaming Earbuds Review: Thumbs Up For Movies And Games, Thumbs Down For Music
TL;DR These earbuds are comfortable and sound good when playing games or watching movies, but they’re underwhelming when listening to music. Intro I’ve reviewed a lot of True Wireless Earbuds, but Gaming Earbuds are something new to me. They are a relatively new subset of TWS earphones, usually with DSP-enhanced low-latency modes. The low-latency option…
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iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC Review: This $99 Desktop DAC/Headphone Amp Is A Real Bargain!!
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in Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Reviews, UncategorizedTL;DR If you need a DAC/Amp with good sound and great power for less than $100, it’s hard to beat iFi Audio’s ZEN Air DAC. Intro Back in March, iFi Audio introduced the ZEN Air Series, a new line of $99 products built on the foundation of their beloved ZEN Series, a product family that…
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Hifiman Drops A $399 Closed-Back Version Of Their Super Popular Sundara Headphone
Today, Hifiman announced a new closed-back version of their well-loved Sundara headphone. Dubbed the Sundara Closed-Back Planar Headphone, this new model is designed with beautiful, hand-finished beechwood ear cups which isolate listeners from background noise and emphasize the natural bass response of your music. In addition, the Closed-Back Sundara will have new planar drivers which…
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Focal Chora 806 Bookshelf Speaker In The House: First Impressions And Unboxing Pics!
I’ve been waiting a long time for this one. Yes, I’m late to the party, but I’ve been trying to get ahold of these speakers since they were released at the end of 2019. Now they’re finally here. The Chora 806’s (Reg. $998, currently on sale for $798) are part of Focal’s most affordable speaker…
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Pre-Orders For The Z REVIEWS x LETSHUOER Z12 X HiFiGo Planar IEM Begin Today
This year, LETSHUOER made a massive splash in the IEM market with the S12 Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs (review coming soon), which provide remarkably balanced and detailed performance for a very affordable price. Now in collaboration with Zeos of Z Reviews, a popular review channel, they have come out with a limited edition version of…
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7Hz x Crinacle Salnotes Dioko Review: The Cheapest Planar Magnetic IEM Is Eye-Opening!
The 7Hz x Crinacle Salnotes Dioko is a large-format Planar IEM with a new dual-cavity 14.6mm driver and double magnet array. All of this is packed into a lightweight yet solid aluminum shell.
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The Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $500! (2022)
The Best Bookshelf Speakers Under 500 Dollars are here! These speakers are perfect for anyone who wants to add some great sound to their hi-fi system without spending a ton of cash.
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SoundPEATS Free2 Classic Review: The Best True Wireless Earbuds Under $30! (W/Coupon)
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TL;DR Great looks, comfortable fit, and excellent sound make these earphones an impulse buy for those looking for affordable true wireless earbuds without ANC. Intro With many smartphones getting rid of headphone jacks, folks are forced to carry around a dongle for wired earphones or pick up a pair of wireless earbuds for phone calls…
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We’ve Built A Intoxicating Budget Audiophile Setup Using One Of The Best New Bookshelf Speakers!
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in Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessI just finished reviewing the new Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-600M II speaker, and I was very impressed by its transparency and dynamics. The soundstage and imaging are also top-notch. You get a lot for a very affordable $749, which inspired me to build a musical budget audiophile around this awesome bookshelf. The only knock against…