Create Your Own Personal Nirvana With This Budget Audiophile Headphone Setup!
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Here at HI-FI Trends, we believe that high-end audio doesn’t necessarily mean high-priced audio. We say the designation “high-end audio” is an indication of design intent not price. Today, you can find a lot of capable budget components that are…
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Audiophile Music Streamers Buying Guide (2023)
Learn how to pick the best music streamer for your system! Once derided in Audiophile circles, Network (Ethernet or Wi-Fi) Music Streamers have become an integral part of hi-fi systems. At the same time, they’re probably the most complex source…
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TINHIFI T3 Plus In-Ear Monitor Review: Great Price, But Are They Worth It?
TL;DR The TINHIFI T3 Plus may be a little edgy in the upper mids, but they’re comfortable, and they sound amazing with certain genres. Intro A couple of years ago, I reviewed the T3 IEMs from TINHIFI, and we liked…
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Moondrop Releases Their First Portable DAC/AMP, The $189 Moonriver 2
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Today, Moondrop unveiled their first portable USB DAC/Amp combo, the Moondrop Moonriver 2. On paper, it looks well-equipped, with top-notch audio components like dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 premium DAC chips (supports high-resolution 32-Bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD256 decoding) and fully…
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#NewMusicFriday March 25th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend!
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we pick a bunch of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic mix (Albums are arranged with more traditional…
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The Ultimate Home Speaker Buying Guide For Audiophiles (2023)
Helping You Choose The Best Audiophile Speakers For Your Home! When building a hi-fi system, speakers are very important. They make the biggest impact on your systems sound. They are like a window to the rest of the system, and…
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Triangle Releases Updated Version Of Their Impressive AIO 3 Multiroom Speaker, New Finishes, Software Updates
Back in 2019, we reviewed Triangle Hi-Fi’s AIO 3 Multiroom Speaker, and we loved it. We found it a “beautiful piece of equipment” with “sound quality a cut above” mainstream speaker systems like SONOS. At the time, the only issue…
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Best Home Audio DACs For Audiophiles On A Budget! (2022)
In today’s digital audio world, you need a good digital to analog converter or DAC to get the best out of your home audio hi-fi setup. The DAC takes the digital audio signal produced by your source (most likely a…
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Digital-To-Analog Converter (DAC) Buying Guide (2023)
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Portable Audio, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, WirelessWhat to know when buying a Digital-to-Analog Converter or DAC/Amp Combo: In today’s digital audio world, you need a good digital to analog converter or DAC if you want to get the best out of your hi-fi setup. The DAC…
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iFi ZEN One Signature Review: A Captivating Digital To Analog Converter On The Cheap!
TL;DR The ZEN One Signature’s natural sound and remarkable array of features make it a great option for adding digital on the cheap. Intro Back in January, iFi announced the availability of their latest ZEN component (not to be confused…
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#NewMusicFriday March 18th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend!
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we pick a bunch of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic mix (Albums are arranged with more traditional…
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Play All The Best Music Streaming Services On This Stellar Budget Audiophile System!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessHere at HI-FI Trends, we believe that high-end audio doesn’t necessarily mean high-priced audio. We say high-end audio is a function of design not price. Today, you can find a lot of capable budget components that are designed to satisfy…
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The Best Wireless Earbuds (2022): Affordable And Noise Cancelling Options!
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If you’re looking for a great set of True Wireless Earbuds that have audiophile-approved sound, then look no further; here you go! We’ve picked a bunch of products at many different price points and a wide variety of feature sets.…
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HIFIMAN Deva Pro Review: These Wireless Planar Magnetic Headphones Are Wondrous!
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TL;DR If you’re looking for wireless audiophile headphones for less than $500, you won’t do better than these. Intro Back in 2020, when Hifiman released the $299 DEVA, a set of planar headphones with a BT dongle, I must admit…
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#NewMusicFriday March 11th, 2022: What’s New In Music-10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend!
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we pick a bunch of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic mix (Albums are arranged with more traditional…
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Start Listening Right Away With This Super Affordable “Just-Add-Speakers” Hi-Fi System!
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in Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessSetup is quick and easy with this Best Streaming Amplifier/Best Bookshelf Speaker combo! Have you ever heard of the K.I.S.S. principle? K.I.S.S. started as a U.S. Navy acronym for “Keep It Simple Stupid,” meant to convey that most systems work…
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7HZ Eternal Dynamic Driver IEM Review: Ace Of Bass
TD;LR If you believe that neutral=boring, then the 7Hz Eternal may be right up your alley… Intro 7HZ took the portable hi-fi world by storm with their Timeless Planar Magnetic IEM, as it was one of the first affordable large-format…
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Best Budget Amplifiers For Audiophiles (2022)
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in Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Downloads, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Streaming, Videos, Wireless5 of the Best Stereo Amplifiers Under $2000! If you’re looking to build an affordable high-end Hi-Fi system, then you should be looking at a quality 2-channel amplifier to be the heart of it all. If you want to get…
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Campfire Audio Opens Up Exclusive Discount Hub At CampfireAudio.Market
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Are you looking for a discount on new or hard-to-get legacy Campfire Audio earphones? Then you should check out the new CampfireAudio.Market. This unique online store carries a wide selection of A-Stock, B-Stock, and certified pre-owned units across Campfire’s line.…
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#NewMusicFriday March 4th, 2022: What’s New In Music-10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend!
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we pick a bunch of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic mix (Albums are arranged with more traditional…