Tag: headphone amplifier review
-
Periodic Audio Carbon IEM And Nickel Headphone Amplifier Review- This Extraordinary Combo Will Give You Goosebumps!
Periodic Audio has been on my radar for a few years now, but I haven’t had a chance to spend much time with the product outside of some brief encounters at audio shows. Their booth is always buzzing, and people get excited about their IEMs, so I always wanted to put a pair through its…
-
iFi’s New $129 ZEN DAC: The Specs Are Tremendous!
iFi Audio just released the full info on their new budget desktop DAC/Headphone Amp, and the feature list is impressive. The ZEN DAC will sell for $129 in the U.S., and unlike the similarly-priced portable DAC/Amps they’ve put out in the past, (see iFi Audio Nano iDSD LE) this product doesn’t have a rechargeable battery.…
-
BLON BL-03 In Ear Monitors Review: Are These Cheap Earphones Worth The Hype?
If you read through headphone forums and Facebook groups, you will find the $39 BLON BL-03 IEM is a hot commodity. It’s a budget earphone that sells for a little less than $40, and people love the way it sounds! I finally got my hands on a pair, and I must admit, just judging from…
-
Upgrade Your Sound: These Enchanting Hi Res Audiophile Earphones Are Now Less Than $35!
—
by
in Best Buys, Budget, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable AudioThe Final Audio Design E2000 High-Resolution Headphone in Black is now only $33.97 on Amazon, which is $11 off or almost 25% off the list price of $45. This earphone is a favorite of many audiophiles, including myself, because they are lightweight, comfortable, and have a rich mid-centric sound. If you listen to a lot of…
-
Now’s The Time To Save Money On These Intoxicating KZ ZSX 6-Driver HiFi Earphones
—
by
in Best Buys, Budget, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Portable AudioThe ZSX 5BA+1DD 6 Driver Hybrid in-Ear HiFi Earphone is the newest and many say the best KZ IEM ever made. If you want to get audiophile sound on a budget, then this earphone will seduce you with its clear and open sound. The ZSX uses five balanced armature drivers for high and midrange sounds, then an…
-
Zorloo Ztella: The Tantalizing Specs On This Tiny MQA-Enabled DAC Will Entice You
—
by
Almost two years after the launch of their well-received Zorloo Zuperdac-S, Zorloo has announced a new, MQA high-resolution audio-enabled USB DAC. It’s called Ztella, and it’s the smallest MQA DAC released thus far, not much bigger than a standard USB-C dongle. From the press release: Zorloo is pleased to introduce Ztella, the smallest USB-DAC with high-end audio…
-
KZ ZSX In Ear Monitor Review: Get Your Thrill With This Captivating 6-Driver KZ IEM!
—
by
So there’s this thing amongst headphone enthusiasts (of which I’m a full card-carrying member) called “YAKZ.” It stands for “Yet Another KZ,” and it’s a signal of growing fatigue regarding KZ’s relentless release of new IEMs. Many feel they constantly release new products that are at best incremental evolutions over what came before. Their latest…
-
RevoNext NEX202 Dual Driver In-Ear Headphone Review: Smooth Like Butter!
Sweden and Hong Kong-based RevoNext has been putting out well-made budget IEMs for some time now. Their latest design, the $48 NEX202, continues the trend with a stable metal housing, sturdy tangle-resistant cord, and a balanced sound sig that plays well with many different types of music. I was sent the NEX202 at no cost…
-
HeadAmp Gilmore Lite Mk2 Class-A Headphone Amp Review: Silky Smooth Power!!
Many moons ago, when I first learned about dedicated headphone amplifiers, there was one company that every headphone enthusiast talked about. That company was HeadAmp, a venture dedicated to building and selling clean sounding amps for headphones. That was back in the early 2000s. Since then, they have expanded their operation to selling high-end headphones,…
-
Audio-Technica Drops New Truly Wireless Earbuds: ATH-CKS5TW and ATH-CK3TW
—
by
Today, Audio-Technica announced two new models of Truly Wireless Earphones, both scheduled for release later this fall. The ATH-CKS5TW ($149) and ATH-CK3TW ($99) both offer Auto-On/Off, Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX, Qualcomm Clear Voice technology, and IPX2 water resistance. The 3TW is rated for up to six hours of battery life per charge, and has 5.8mm dynamic drivers.…
-
Shanling Audio Unveils New M6 Android DAP, 5 Driver IEM, and Bluetooth Headphone Amp
—
by
in Bluetooth, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Software, Streaming, WirelessAfter several days of product teases via their Social Media accounts, Shanling Audio unveiled several new products yesterday, including their very first android based digital audio player, the M6. Along with the M6, they also took the wraps off the UP4 Balanced Bluetooth Headphone amp and the ME700 In-Ear Monitor which features five drivers per side.…
-
Beyerdynamic To Showcase High-End Wireless Audio At Rocky Mountain Audio Fest
—
by
Beyerdynamic is planning to make a splash at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest with some impressive new headphones. The longtime manufacturer of premium audio products will showcase two high-end Bluetooth headphones with their well-respected Tesla driver technology. One is the brand-new $799 Amiron Wireless Copper, a large around-ear headphone made for at-home listening, and the other is the $379 Aventho…
-
Deal: Pick Up These Stylish True Wireless Earbuds w/ HiFi Sound-25% Off!
1MORE is a company that does just one thing…That’s making great-sounding earphones. Their Stylish True Wireless in-Ear Headphones have the latest Bluetooth 5.0 chip, 6.5 Hours of Battery Life, a 15-Minute Quick Charge for 3 Hours of Use, plus support for AAC and apt-X for CD-Quality sound. These TWS earphones have received tons of great reviews,…
-
Deal: Get 50% Off Of These Highly-Rated Triple Driver Earphones!
The RevoNext QT2S Triple Driver In-Ear Monitor is a refresh of the RevoNext QT2, an earphone well known in Audiophile circles for its low price, excellent build quality, and most important of all, great sound quality. Both QT2 and the QT2S have a clear, crisp bass-driven sound that makes them what we call good “all-rounders,” meaning they…
-
Deal: Tripowin TP10 Five Balanced Armature in Ear Earphone-$20 Off with Coupon!
—
by
I just did a review of these and I had to share this awesome deal…right now on Amazon, you can get these earphones with 5 drivers per side (10 total) for $20 off the regular price of $68.99 bringing them down to $48.99! I’m not sure how long this deal will last, so I suggest…
-
Simgot’s Flagship EK3 Three Balanced Armature IEM In The House-First Impressions And Unboxing Pics!
—
by
The first time I saw pics of SIMGOT’s new flagship IEM, the $360 EK3, I was in love. The shiny transparent resin shell, the honeycomb imprinting, the splendid gold/silver braided cable, I was hooked. The only thing left to wonder was, “Does it sound as good as it looks?” Well, fortunately, thanks to SIMGOT, I…
-
Deal: HIFIMAN TWS600 True Wireless Hifi Earbuds (w/ Possible Bonus Earphones) $70 OFF!
HIFIMAN is well known for its well-developed and great bang for the buck wired headphones, but now they have brought their audiophile design expertise over to a pair a True Wireless Earbuds. The TWS600 just hit the market with great fanfare, and now you have a chance to grab them at $70 off the regular…
-
Tripowin TP10 5 Balanced Armatures In-Ear Earphone Review: Fun And Cheap In Ear Monitors
Tripowin may be a new name in the IEM game, but the design and technology behind its products probably not so much. If you are a fan of KZ IEMs, you will recognize the packaging, inserts, and accessories of the Tripowin earphones bear more than just a passing resemblance to KZ products. Hence most people…
-
HELM True Wireless 5.0 Headphones Review: A Sequel Worth The Wait
Back in April, I reviewed the original HELM Audio True Wireless Headphones, a pair of TWS earphones that had both good looks and notable sound, but seemed a little behind the curve when it came to features. They didn’t have things like auto-pairing, apt-X, and Bluetooth 5.0, stuff I like to see on a TWS…
-
Shanling’s First True Wireless Earbuds, The MTW100, Available For Pre-Order Aug. 12th
I have one piece of advice for you. Don’t get those Raycon Wireless Earbuds you see hawked all over the internet. Shanling, a company best known for neat digital music players, is jumping into the True Wireless game. Their first model, the MTW100, will be available for pre-order Aug 12th, and ready to ship Aug…