Category: Headphones
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The New Focal Bathys Is A Stunning ANC Headphone With Speaker Drivers Made In France
Today, Focal introduced Bathys, their first wireless noise-canceling headphone. At $799, it becomes another entry into the ultra-premium ANC headphone class along with the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 and the Mark Levinson No.5909. Like both of those models, the new Bathys has a luxury build, and it may be the most opulent out of the…
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5 Brands Every Audiophile On A Budget Should Know
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Power Amps, Reviews, Streaming, The Best, Videos, WirelessThe best way to enjoy music is through high-quality audio equipment that will let you hear every detail in your favorite songs. These five brands offer great products at affordable prices! 1. For DACs and Headphone Amps: iFi Audio Since 2012, iFi Audio has manufactured some of the best affordable headphone amps and DACs. Their…
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Best HIFIMAN Headphones For Audiophiles On A Budget! (2022)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Music, Portable Audio, The Best, Videos, WirelessHIFIMAN Electronics and their brilliant founder Dr. Fang have been making stellar Planar headphones since the early 2000s. Since then, they have continued to innovate and improve their products over time and offer great value for audiophiles looking for a bargain. Headphones like the HIFIMAN SUNDARA, with Its combination of sensitivity and technicality, changed the…
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Bowers & Wilkins’ New Px8 Is A Flagship Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphone With Drivers Based Upon Their High-End Speakers
Bluetooth, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Software, Streaming, WirelessBowers & Wilkins launches a new flagship wireless headphone, the $699 Px8: From the press release… Bowers & Wilkins, the renowned British premium audio brand, has launched its new flagship wireless headphone, the Px8. The new model sets a new reference standard for sound, build and finish in the active noise cancelling wireless headphone category.…
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Roon 2.0 Brings Stunning New App With On-The-Go Music Playback
Downloads, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Portable Audio, Software, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessToday, Roon Labs announced the launch of Roon 2.0, a significant new update to their well-liked music management software. This free update lets you use Roon outside the home, providing worldwide access and playback to your Roon library and its extensive metadata via the new Roon ARC app (available for iOS and Android). Unlike the…
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The Hottest Budget Audiophile Gear Right Now: New Stuff From Elac, Meze Audio, Buchardt Audio, And More!
Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, First Impressions, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, News, Portable Audio, Software, Speakers, Streaming, The Best, Videos, WirelessNow 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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The Best Labor Day Deals For Audiophiles: Speakers, Headphones, And Electronics! (2022)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Reviews, Speakers, The Best, WirelessIf 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!
Best Buys, Budget, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Portable Audio, Reviews, The Best, UncategorizedEd 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.
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, The Best, Videos, WirelessIf 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
Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, News, Portable Audio, SoftwareWith 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!
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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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!!
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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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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SoundPEATS Free2 Classic Review: The Best True Wireless Earbuds Under $30! (W/Coupon)
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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SIVGA SV023 Review: These Sensational Open-Back Headphones Will Blow You Away!
Intro If you want an affordable closed-back headphone with wood earcups, the $309 Meze 99 Classics have owned the market for some time now. That said, open-back headphones usually sound better than closed-back headphones at the same price point, so where do you turn if you want the beauty of wood in an open-back design?…
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