SMSL RAW-DAC1 review: a chic balanced DAC with two SPDIF pairs

✔ SMSL RAW-DAC1 review: a chic balanced DAC with two SPDIF pairs
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In addition to the RAW-MDA1, the new lineup of DACs from SMSL also includes the RAW-DAC1 and the older RAW Pro-DAC1. Today I propose to move further up the chain and talk about the regular version of DAC1, especially since it is based not on ESS, but on a fresh clutch of flagship chips from Asahi Kasei with some simply prohibitively low distortion and MQA-CD support. Otherwise we still have the same XMOS on USB, Qualcomm on bluetooth and audiophile I2S input as a highlight. In short, the device is fantastic.

ZiiGaat Odyssey headphone review: techy and punchy

✔ ZiiGaat Odyssey headphone review: techy and punchy
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Apart from the really large-scale and musical in nature Arcadia and Estrella headphones, ZiiGaat also has a solution with a bias towards collectedness, technicality and frenzied drive. I'm talking about the just-released Odyssey. Yes, externally they are the same headphones, with deep dynamic bass, comfortable fit and excellent AFC tuning, but this time it's not Knowles 29689, but two 32873 drivers that are responsible for midrange frequencies and, as experience has shown, it changed everything.

ZiiGaat x HBB Arcadia headphones review: scale and melody

✔ ZiiGaat x HBB Arcadia headphones review: scale and melody
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ZiiGaat's line of headphones is getting wider and wider every day. Today we're going to talk about their next collaboration, this time with Hawaiian blogger HBB. The customization there, as always, is simply above reproach, with a hypoallergenic resin body, comfortable fit, dynamic bass and the same midrange driver as the flagship Estrella. And the Arcadia's sound literally amazes with its scale, melody and ability to convey different, even very complex textures.

7Hz Artemis39 DAC review: grandiosity and bluetooth

✔ Artemis39 7Hz DAC review: grandiosity and bluetooth
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DAC from 7Herz is not just a good mobile solution, but also a full bluetooth receiver with a bunch of built-in filters, a 10-hour battery, full control over the management, an amplifier on chips from ESS and, of course, support for all the latest codecs, including AptX HD and LDAC. The Artemis39's design is also simply over the top, with a separate charging port, built-in microphone and DSD256 support. And how it sounds is a separate topic.

Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini review: mobile DAC with headset support

✔ Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini review: mobile DAC with headset support
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You often ask about DACs with headset unit support. Well, I've found something better for you: Kiwi Ears Allegro Mini has no connecting cable, which means there's nothing to fray and nothing to dangle shamefully, a nice metal case and two parallel outputs: 3.5 and 4.4 mm jacks. Its power is about 30 mW at 32 ohm load, and resolution is up to 32 bits 384 kHz for PCM and DSD128. It's a curious device, and that's what we'll be dealing with today.

Akliam PD3 review: arguably the best low-cost mobile DAC out there

✔ Akliam PD3 review: arguably the best low-cost mobile DAC out there
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In addition to the older PD6 model, Akliam has another DAC out: small size, with the popular chip window, Hi-Res Audio certification logo and just one 3.5mm output. Level-wise, there's 2 Vrms or 60 mW of power into a 32 ohm load. The cable, alas, is not detachable, but in terms of sound it will give a head start to all other solutions from this company. Let's meet the magnificent Akliam PD3.

Blon V1 DAC review: transparent, very neat sound

✔ Blon V1 DAC review: transparent, very neat sound
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Another DAC that I suggest you to consider is released by WGZBlon in cooperation with a certain TDKD. It is based on two Cirrus Logic CS43131 chips, supports PCM up to 32-bit 384 kHz, DSD256 and, like all current models, has a huge window on its rich inner world. The name of the device is modest - V1.

EPZ TP35 DAC review: bright and very aggressive

✔ EPZ TP35 DAC review: bright and very aggressive
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Personally, I really like all sorts of small companies. Mainly because installing flagship hardware and making a pretty serious design, their price tag is well above the production cost. That's how it turned out this time too. The new EPZ TP35 mobile DAC features two flagship chips from Cirrus Logic, the famous ComTrue on USB, a choice of gain, UAC versions for game consoles, and a whole list of digital filters.

LetShuoer DT03 review: the nightingale of the DAC world

✔ LetShuoer DT03 review: the nightingale of the DAC world
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As many people know, LetShuoer headphones are the best you can find in their segment. So they, following the example of Kinera, also decided to make their own mobile DAC, but not on the voracious full-size chips, but on two specially created for such purposes ESS ES9219C. Otherwise, we have an all-metal chassis, two analog outputs, a mechanical gain level switch and a stylish LED across the entire front panel. This solution takes the top spot in my selection of DACs for the end of 2024.

Celest CD-20 review: a well-balanced DAC from Kinera

✔ Celest CD-20 review: a well-balanced DAC from Kinera
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Kinera hasn't exactly been spoiling us with any sources so far, but their headphones are simply over the top. And not just from the parent company, but also from QoA and even Celest. I confess, I was waiting for something like this, and here I got their mobile DAC for testing: CD-20. The device is built on the most modern chip from ESS, it delivers up to 500 mW on 32 ohm load, supports all current formats and sounds at the level of all stationary solutions. It's number 2 in my top list of mobile DACs for the end of 2024.

SMSL D10 review: a reference quality DAC

✔ SMSL D10 review: a reference quality DAC
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With the company SMSL, I'm sure you are all long and very familiar. Their amplifiers and DACs are on a par with expensive solutions for audiophiles and cost quite adequate money. Now they have taken up the mobile segment as well. In terms of design of the novelty everything is quite strict, we are not spoilt with stuffing either, but in terms of power there is as much as 500 mW at 16 Ohm load and, we can say so, exemplary sound in terms of technicality. It's just a posh base. Today we are talking about SMSL D10 mobile DAC.

TRN TE Pro DAC review: power, melody and drive

✔ TRN TE Pro DAC review: power, melody and drive
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After impressive successes with all sorts of small companies, the mobile DAC segment has attracted the interest of more serious players. The same TRN in its new TE Pro offers two flagship chips from Cirrus Logic, ComTrue on USB, SPDIF support, small monochrome display, click suppression, DSD and up to 240 mW of power for 32 ohm load. Yes, the concept is generally familiar to us, but what matters is the sound result and, of course, its power consumption.

Akliam PD6 DAC review: one of the best neutral-sounding DACs out there

✔ Akliam PD6 DAC review: one of the best neutral-sounding DACs out there
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Mobile DAC Akliam PD5 that year became almost the best solution in the cross-section of price and quality. And it had not only gorgeous sound, but also top class measurements. However, progress, as you know, does not stand still, and not all the segment of connoisseurs of quality sound was covered, so today we have to get acquainted with its logical continuation in the face of PD6. Not much has changed in the basis: we still have the same ComTrue on USB and two Ricore in the amplifier part, but on the other hand, we switched from musically assertive AK4493SEQ to more neutral ES9039Q2M. That is, the new product sounds more technical, I would even say, more monitor-like, but let's talk about everything in order.

Tronsmart Mirtune H1 review: a hiking speaker for travelling

✔ Tronsmart Mirtune H1 review: a hiking speaker for travelling
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Among the wireless speakers that you can take with you on a camping trip or other travelling I liked the solution from Tribit the most. But, everyone's favourite Tornsmart, also does not stand still and made its own compact and very convenient variant. I'm talking about the 8-watt Mirtune H1 model. Two of them are naturally paired together, they have IPX7 water protection, a reasonable price and up to 20 hours of work from a single charge.

CKLVX D62 headphone review: a new hybrid hit from Myer-Audio

✔ CKLVX D62 headphone review: a new hybrid hit from Myer-Audio
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Myer-Audio headphones with the unpronounceable name CKLVX were perhaps the most striking discovery of the current year. They started with relatively budget solutions and are gradually moving towards the top. Today we'll talk about their next novelty - D62, where 6 is the number of armature drivers, and 2 - dynamic ones. Naturally, it's a hit again on simply perfectly tuned AFC.

Moondrop Kadenz headphone review: incredible features and drive

✔ Moondrop Kadenz headphone review: incredible features and drive
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Moondrop Kato headphones, in their time, made a lot of noise and turned out to be almost the best in its price category. It would be somehow unreasonable to write off such successful developments, and here I have in my hands their logical development on 10 mm diamond sputtering drivers. And Kadenz are good not only for their VDSF tuning, but also for the presence of interchangeable filters, Crystal ear cushions, a cool cable, as well as the presence of their own DAC with a built-in DSP module. You can use the native parametric equaliser to tweak any sound you want, or download settings from other, even more famous models.

Tronsmart Sounfii Q20 review: foldable wireless headphones

✔ Tronsmart Sounfii Q20 review: foldable wireless headphones
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Apart from very good speakers and TWS headphones, Tronsmart also produces wireless full-size solutions. Today we will talk about their new product - Sounfii Q20, which boasts 40 mm drivers, active noise cancellation, foldable design and as much as 50 hours of battery life.

Maono WM620 review: Wireless noise-canceling loop microphone

✔ Maono WM620 review: Wireless noise-canceling loop microphone
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Honestly, I really want a proper wireless microphone for myself. I have already tested quite a few options, but I haven't settled on anything. Today's review is another attempt to find the sound and convenience. By the way, it has a lot of possibilities: 4 gain steps, noise reduction, reverb, mute mode and two microphones per clip. You can connect a wired buttonhole to it too, but it's an exception. Anyway, let's get to know it.

Moondrop Moca review: wireless headphones with LC3 codec

✔ Moondrop Moca review: wireless headphones with LC3 codec
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Despite following the same design in the TWS headphones from Moondrop, the stuffing and features are drastically different. Today, for example, we have to discuss the model with a 10mm ceramic driver specifically designed for the wired Aria 2 model. Moca also got a new LC3 codec, VDSF tuning, active noise reduction, 55ms delay and up to 6 hours of battery life.

Sivga Anser open headphone review: nice analog handwriting

✔ Sivga Anser open headphone review: nice analog handwriting

After the release of the hit Luan, it's probably been over a year now and it's only now that Sivga has gone for a new release. And these are also open full-size headphones on a 50mm driver with an impedance of 38 ohms. Their sensitivity has slightly increased and weight has slightly decreased, otherwise, rejoice, we have another variation of everyone's favorite tonal handwriting. Today we're talking about the Sivga Anser.

Review of xDuoo MH-02: Lap DAC with headphone amplifier

✔ Review of xDuoo MH-02: Lap DAC with headphone amplifier
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Since MT-602 amplifiers are still flying around like hotcakes, XDuoo decided to release its logical continuation. By the way, it's also based on two 6J1 tubes, but with a nice LED backlight, a gain switch, a mechanical toggle switch and a DAC built into the same case. Now you can not only ennoble the sound of some speaker system or pump up the sound of your headphones, but also use it as a full-fledged self-sufficient combiner. Meet xDuoo MH-02.

Review of xDuoo XA-02: Class A fixed DAC with headphone amplifier

✔ Review of xDuoo XA-02: Class A fixed DAC with headphone amplifier
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Following SMSL company with their RAW MDA-1, xDuoo also presented a similar device. And this DAC is based on the same converter ESS ES9039Q2M, has the same bluetooth with AptX HD and LDAC codecs and USB on a chip from XMOS, but with a more powerful amplifier, which is also class A, software bass-boost, a whole bunch of digital filters and interesting brutal-melodic sound. Very curious device, today we are talking about xDuoo XA-02.

SMSL RAW MDA-1 Review: Stationary DAC with two pairs of SPDIF and headphone amplifier

✔ SMSL RAW MDA-1 Review: Stationary DAC with two pairs of SPDIF and headphone amplifier
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Since not everyone has yet appreciated the pleasure that can be obtained from a bundle of a DAC and a full-fledged headphone amplifier, my favorite company SMSL also produces all-in-one solutions. Today we're going to talk about their new inexpensive stationary combiner: RAW MDA-1. Here I probably agree, even the built-in amplifier will be enough for this price segment, and when it's time to move on - you can buy the same HO200 and tie them to the balanced XLR. Among the features we have two optical and two coaxial inputs, bluetooth with AptX HD and LDAC codecs, the best USB chip from XMOS and two ESS ES9039Q2M converters. The software is flexible, there are a lot of settings, it takes up almost no space on your desk, and in terms of features - this is a serious solution of professional level. Few audio interfaces can compete with it.

SMSL DO200 Pro review: fixed DAC on 12 converter chips

✔ SMSL DO200 Pro review: fixed DAC on 12 converter chips
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In my opinion, as a user and a great admirer of the DO-series of DACs from SMSL, they just vitally need some new idea. Not design or actual chips, but some rethinking of the lineup based on consumer demands. So in the new SMSL DO200 Pro instead of the little-understood AES/EBU and I2S appeared the popular HDMI Arc, while maintaining support for AptX HD and LDAC codecs for Bluetooth, DSD and MQA formats, as well as the maximum resolution of 32-bit 768 kHz. However, no one can surprise anyone with all this for a long time, but 12 converter chips are a different story. Yes, there are 12 Cirrus Logic CS43131 converters working at the same time. What did it turn out to be? - That's what we'll talk about today.

ZiiGaat x Jays Estrella headphone review: with an eye on macro

✔ ZiiGaat x Jays Estrella headphone review: with an eye on macro
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Headphones from the company ZiiGaat have for the umpteenth time stirred not only the hearts, but also the minds of advanced many music lovers. Today we're going to talk about their newest product, a hybrid 6-driver model: Estrella. Jay from Jays Audio helped us to customize it. Well, inside they have two coupled drivers and 3 armature drivers made by Sonion and Knowles. And it's Sonion on the top end, which is just amazing.

Kiwi Ears KE4 headphone review: the ultimate smooth hybrids

✔ Kiwi Ears KE4 headphone review: the ultimate smooth hybrids
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Kiwi Ears, a favorite of many, continues its experiments with hybrid headphones and right after the planar Canta, released - KE4. With two isobarically arranged drivers and two Knowles armature drivers, one each for midrange and treble. All this was then, of course, tied into a crossover, filled with medical resin and numbered. This is the first time I've ever seen each pair in this segment have its own number.

KZ AS10 Pro Headphone Review: Armature Abundance

✔ KZ AS10 Pro Headphone Review: Armature Abundance
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It's unclear why, but Knowledge Zenith continues to release Pro versions of its most popular headphones. On the line now - KZ AS10 Pro. They have customized them to a completely different way, they look differently, and the battery from the radiators was saved less than half. Now it is a bass driver 22955, a midrange driver 29689 and three squeakers: paired 31736 and everyone's favorite 30019. Naturally, there is a crossover inside, there is a vacuum filler and, expectedly, they just have a top-notch design.

7Hz Five headphone review: great five and crossover

✔ 7Hz Five headphone review: great five and crossover
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If you remember, 7Herz gained popularity after the first headphones they released. They focused on cutting-edge technology, brought in knowledgeable experts in printing, component selection and driver tuning, but most importantly, they weren't afraid to experiment. With one of their, a little unorthodox, in my opinion, solutions, and I offer today to get acquainted. As it should be clear from the name, inside the 7Hz Five there are five 6mm speakers, spread over different frequency sections. Curious? - Yes, it is.

NiceHCK NX7 MK4 headphone review: the fourth incarnation of hybrid headphones

✔ NiceHCK NX7 MK4 headphone review: the fourth incarnation of hybrid headphones
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Once upon a time a long time ago I already had a review of NiceHCK NX7 headphones, I think for the very first revision. Now their fourth incarnation has been released. Also with a 10 mm driver, but now it is beryllium-plated, four armature drivers and, as an innovation, with a 7-layer piezoelectric driver at high frequencies. But that's not all, the headphones come with three pairs of interchangeable filters and my favorite KB-07 ear cushions. At the same time, they want quite humane money for such a treasure. Let's talk about that.

TinHiFi DuDu headphone review: classic planar sound

✔ TinHiFi DuDu headphone review: classic planar sound
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TinHiFi is also working on a new generation of low-cost magneto-planar drivers, the current version of which can be found, for example, in the DuDu model. This is their budget headphones on the most modern 13 mm flat driver. We've already seen such cases, but the presence of Type C cable in the package is something new. However, it's optional.

KZ Carol review: royal headphones with ANC

✔ KZ Carol review: royal headphones with ANC
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Knowledge Zenith products have long had not a group, but a whole legion of their loyal fans. I myself have seen her in numerous music videos, on TV shows, several music festivals and concert recordings of notable bands. So it is no longer just a name, but a name with a history. At the same time, the company is not tired of dumping, laughing at solutions from respected brands and making simply stunning solutions for a mere penny. So today we have to consider their new wireless headphones with active noise canceling - KZ Carol. Yes, that's the king. I have already tested them extensively, and you won't find anything better at this price, or even three times more expensive.

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro headphones review: with a claim to quality

✔ Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro headphones review: with a claim to quality
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Many of you know about Rose Technics from their very good TWS headphones, but they also make wired solutions and even fixed DACs. Today, for example, we'll take a look at one of their budget wired models with a simple name - Star City 5 Pro. It is based on a 10 mm speaker and two balanced drivers, the connectors used are the already forgotten MMCX connection, and in terms of directionality the manufacturer talks about studio monitoring, classical, vocal and popular music. That's what we'll deal with.

Simgot EW300 headphone review: incredible speed, space and drive

✔ Simgot EW300 headphone review: incredible speed, space and drive
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There's a perception that every model from Simgot makes competitors itch to revise almost their entire pricing policy. This is exactly what happened this time: the EW300 headphones are simply gorgeous on the ear, with a system of replaceable filters, analog and digital connectivity, a hybrid design of a speaker, planar and piezoelectric ceramics, a pleasant design, a modestly sized construction and a price tag of only $80.

Dunu Titan S2 headphone review: speed and harmony

✔ Dunu Titan S2 headphone review: speed and harmony
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About headphones series Dunu Titan heard, probably, every self-respecting music lover. It was a real revolution in the world of dynamic drivers and it is still going on, by the way. Today we are talking about their brand new realization in the key of Titan S2 single driver model. As always, Dunu is all about quality, rich kit and simply stunning looks.

Artti R1 headphone review: customizing the flagship level

✔ Artti R1 headphone review: customizing the flagship level
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There is a lot of talk about the Artti brand and mostly positive. When I had a chance to listen to their lineup, I was so eager to test them thoroughly. The same R1 headphones are an inexpensive solution based on three dynamic drivers, two of which are titanium-plated and the third is made of beryllium. They look great, they are comfortable to use, and their tuning is no worse than that of top solutions from some famous companies.

Sivga Que headphone review: richness and depth

✔ Sivga Que headphone review: richness and depth
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In the debate about full-size headphones from the company Sivga has already broken a lot of copies and, by the way, mostly all on the case. However, it seems that this was not enough for the manufacturer and here I have their second in-channel model in my hands: Que. As always, everything is expensive and rich, using wood, beryllium diaphragm and the highest quality equipment. And the price tag doesn't bite at all.

TRN Azure Dragon review: planar headphones with smooth neutral character

✔ TRN Azure Dragon review: planar headphones with smooth neutral character
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Azure Dragon is the flagship model from TRN, built on a 14.6mm flat second-generation driver with a semi-open back, three pairs of really affecting the AFC, replaceable filters and three sets of earpads included. They look absolutely stunning, and in terms of sound, they're probably one of the smoothest and most honest planar headphones I've ever listened to.

Letshuoer S12 2024 Edition review: a commemorative version of the popular planar headphones

✔ Letshuoer S12 2024 Edition review: a commemorative version of the popular planar headphones
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Letshuoer recently celebrated its 8th anniversary and in honor of this momentous occasion, the company released just 2,024 improved copies of its most popular headphones. They named the model modestly: S12 2024 Edition. The same 14.8 mm planar driver works inside them, but in a slightly modified acoustic chamber. They promise improved low frequencies, clearer highs and a significant increase in the array of timbres. We'll take a look and go through them in detail today.

Simphonio PB10 Review: Top Hybrid Headphones with Planar Driver

✔ Simphonio PB10 Review: Top Hybrid Headphones with Planar Driver
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Simphonio brand headphones are always expensive, rich, with quite interesting stuffing, hand-painted and top-notch but somewhat specific sound. Today we'll explore their relative newcomer, a hybrid 2-driver model powered by a 10mm planar driver and Sonion's proprietary armature.

CVJ Yukimi review: flagship headphones with carbon fiber driver

✔ CVJ Yukimi review: flagship headphones with carbon fiber driver
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The appearance of Yukimi headphones you and I owe, both directly to the company CVJ, and to the famous store from Aliexpress - AngelEars. Inside them there is one 10 mm dynamic driver with a carbon diaphragm, the housings are made of aluminum, and as a cable is used silver-plated copper with 556 cores and interchangeable plugs for all occasions. A very curious solution - we'll talk about it today.

TRI I3 MK3 headphone review: truly expensive sound

✔ TRI I3 MK3 headphone review: truly expensive sound
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The I3 MK3 is actually the company's third attempt to mate a 10mm speaker, a balanced armature, and a single planar driver. In the I3, the planar was only responsible for the midrange, and the balanced driver reigned supreme. In the I3 Pro, everything was slightly replayed, with the planar driver working in the mids and highs, while the armature was pushed to the very edge of the range. Today's guest has been switched at all - the balanced driver now works in the midrange, and the planar driver - in the highs. And you know what? - it's probably the best sound I've ever heard from TRI. It's juicy, bright and seriously rich. But, as always, there are nuances.

Maximum drive: BQEYZ Cloud headphones review

✔ Maximum drive: BQEYZ Cloud headphones review
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BQEYZ has always had its own special take on names. And while their previous series carried the names of seasons, now it's all sorts of weather conditions. Today, for example, we have to discuss clouds, i.e. Cloud. The model is based on a bundle of passive and 10 mm dynamic radiator, is inscribed in an all-aluminum case and has all chances to be called the best headphones from its segment. A variation with aggression and drive, as you asked me to do.

Aful Explorer review: perfectly matched headphones

✔ Aful Explorer review: perfectly matched headphones
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Probably every interested music lover has heard of the Performer models produced by Aful. Yes, they were gorgeous, but not cheap solutions. Today I'm glad to introduce you to their new product - hybrid 3-driver Explorer headphones, which, on the one hand, are affordable, and on the other hand, give you the very understanding of serious adult sound. For the price, folks - these are fire.

QoA Adonis New review: People's version of popular headphones

✔ QoA Adonis New review: People's version of popular headphones
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Once upon a time, the Adonis QoA model was right on everyone's lips. And became not just a legend, but, so to speak, the beginning of the report for any serious headphones. But the manufacturer played everything on its own way, so the updated version was positioned not for rare connoisseurs, but for a much more mass audience. Still, these are very cool headphones, albeit with a serious bass emphasis.

CKLVX D41 review: probably the best headphones in its segment

✔ CKLVX D41 review: probably the best headphones in its segment
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I can't comment on the CKLVX acronym at all, but the headphones are manufactured by Myer-Audio and sold in their own branded store on Aliexpress. Inside, as you can see from the name, there is one dynamic and as many as 4 armature drivers. I'd like to add that these are probably the best I've listened to in this segment: the sound is so clear, precise and melodic, as if it were a TOP from a serious company.

BGVP Q3 review: chic TWS headphones with a twist

✔ BGVP Q3 review: chic TWS headphones with a twist
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The BGVP company is probably already known to everyone for their inexpensive and quite high quality in-canal headphones. Today I propose to review from them a kind of hybrid of wired and wireless design. In the base it is, of course, the usual TWS with one dynamic and one armature driver, but on top of each cup there is an MMCX connector for classic wired connection. Yes, you can also charge through this port, there is a corresponding adapter in the kit, but that's the basis of it. On top of that, we have a Qualcomm chip with support for LC3 and AptX Adaptive codecs, water protection, noise reduction during a call and an impressive 7 hours of work from a single charge.

KZ Xtra review: driving wireless headphones from Knowledge Zenith

✔ KZ Xtra review: driving wireless headphones from Knowledge Zenith
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Today we're going to talk about KZ Xtra wireless headphones that have just seen the light of day. And they, as always, have absorbed all the juice of modern technology. Namely, bluetooth here is version 5.4, for the sound is responsible proprietary converter Qualcomm Kalimba, inside is a good 10 mm speaker, there is support for codecs family AptX, up to 24-bit depth, active noise reduction and up to 8 hours of work from a single charge.

New generation: review of TinHiFi P1 Max II magneto-planar headphones

✔ New generation: review of TinHiFi P1 Max II magneto-planar headphones
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It's hard to believe, but TinHiFi's P1 planar headphones have gotten another sequel in the form of the already somewhat sensational P1 Max II. The model really turned out to be great, but why they had to complicate the name so much is unclear, and the cartoon panda on the box is not particularly associated with audiophilia. At the same time, they have a 14.2 mm planar driver of the latest generation inside, the cabinet is made of hypoallergenic resin, and the fit is almost one of the best in this lineup.

Music Planars: Letshuoer S08 Anniversary Headphones Review

✔ Music Planars: Letshuoer S08 Anniversary Headphones Review
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In honor of their 8 year anniversary, Letshuoer decided to grace us with a brand new planar headphone with a price tag of $99. They have already released a lot of serious models, and there are plenty of developments in the development and improvement of the radiator system. By the way, in the heroes of our today's review we got the latest generation driver with a diameter of 13 mm. Let's test them in detail, look at the graphs and, of course, compare them with current novelties from other manufacturers.

Ultimate hybridization: review of Simgot SuperMix 4 in-canal headphones

✔ Ultimate hybridization: review of Simgot SuperMix 4 in-canal headphones
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I know many of you like headphones with hybrid driver circuitry, however what Simgot have done is somewhere beyond good and evil. Just imagine, the SuperMix 4 combines: A 10mm driver responsible for bass, a single armature driver for the midrange, a planar driver for the highs, and a piezoelectric driver working at the limits of human hearing. I haven't met such a tandem yet, especially in the budget segment, so I think it will be interesting.

Near perfection: ZiiGaat Arete hybrid headphones review

✔ Near perfection: ZiiGaat Arete hybrid headphones review
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Following other audio manufacturers, ZiiGaat too decided to release a joint product with some famous blogger. The result is the new Arete hybrid headphones, customized with the author of the not-so-famous Fresh Reviews channel. To what extent do they justify their loud name and how do they agree with the rest of the new products in their segment? - That's what we're going to talk about today. Arete means virtue or perfection in Greek.

Depth and richness of tone: Simgot EM10 Dream Hybrid Headphones review

✔ Depth and richness of tone: Simgot EM10 Dream Hybrid Headphones review
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Remembering how much noise was made by budget solutions from Simgot, we simply can't pass by one of the flagship models from this brand - EM10 Dream. The novelty is based on one speaker, 8 armature drivers and one piezoelectric driver, that is, the configuration, so to speak, is far from simple. What are they capable of sounding like? - Let's talk about it now.

Lambic appeal: Celest Relentless hybrid headphones review

✔ Lambic appeal: Celest Relentless hybrid headphones review
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After the impressive success of the Plutus Beast hybrid headphones, Kinera apparently decided to further develop this trend by presenting us their new masterpiece: the Celest Relentless. The model is based on an 8mm driver and six armature drivers, two of which are responsible for the midrange and treble, and the remaining four are purely for the top of the range. Well, let's get to grips with them.

Sivga P2 Pro review: an update on the flagship magneto-planar headphones

✔ Sivga P2 Pro review: an update on the flagship magneto-planar headphones

You and I were introduced to the Sivga P2 headphones back in July 2022. Now I have in my hands their improved variation with almost identical characteristics, exactly the same size driver, equipment and, like a copycat, appearance. Yes, as they say, all the most delicious things here are located inside and refer to the modification of the planar driver itself. That is, P2 Pro does not supplant P2 model, which has already earned the recognition of many music lovers, but only expands the range of already excellent models. Let's talk about them today.

Magic Resonator: Kiwi Ears x Crinacle Singolo dynamic headphone review

✔ Magic Resonator: Kiwi Ears x Crinacle Singolo dynamic headphone review
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Not so long ago hushed controversy, regarding the genius of the idea of Aful MagicOne, got its quite logical continuation, but now already in the classic dynamic headphones Singolo from the union of Kiwi Ears and English-speaking blogger Crinacle. Yes, the same Helmholtz resonator was used here too. Did they succeed as cool as they did with the armature driver? - that's what we're going to find out today.

Depth and sophistication: IntuAura Splendor II dynamic headphones review

✔ Depth and sophistication: IntuAura Splendor II dynamic headphones review
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In addition to the Luster model we recently reviewed, IntuAura has come out with simply the widest line of headphones for all tastes and every wallet. We probably won't touch the expensive ones, but I personally liked the new Splendor II. Yes, they have only one single speaker inside, but its capabilities, so to speak, are amazing. Great headphones, and we'll talk about them today.

One of the best: ZiiGaat Cincotres hybrid headphones review

✔ One of the best: ZiiGaat Cincotres hybrid headphones review
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In addition to the already somewhat sensational Doscinco headphones, ZiiGaat has also released an alternative version of them: the Cincotres. Both models have two isobarically placed drivers, a Knowles 33518 armature driver, and a Sonion 26A05. Only with the Cincotres this driver is dual, while with the Doscinco it is complemented by the Sonion 2354. So it's really the same implementation, but with slightly different tuning and on slightly different drivers.

SMSL DS100 review: low-cost fixed DAC with headphone amplifier

✔ SMSL DS100 review: low-cost fixed DAC with headphone amplifier
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Continuing the comprehensive development of the hundredth series, the company SMSL, apparently, decided to bet on converters from Cirrus Logic, adding to them a powerful USB chip from XMOS with support for DSD and MQA formats, as well as the popular today balanced headphone output. That is, this inexpensive device can actually cover the lion's share of requirements of any music lover following modern trends. As usual, let's take all the necessary measurements, compare it with its competitors and, of course, talk about its sound.

SMSL DO100 Pro Review: Stationary DAC with HDMI Arc

✔ SMSL DO100 Pro Review: Stationary DAC with HDMI Arc
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Time goes by, and SMSL is not standing still. Following the well-received DO100 and D-6S came even more curious and technically advanced DAC - SMSL DO100 Pro. It was equipped with two up-to-date ESS ES9039Q2M converters, a bluetooth chip with AptX HD and LDAC codecs, XU316 for USB, HDMI Arc for input and two pairs of outputs: RCA and balanced XLR. At the same time, they've tightened up the design a bit, added a couple of customizations and included a remote control. So we have almost the best device in the technical sense again.

Celest Ogryn review: full-size gaming headphones from Kinera

✔ Celest Ogryn review: full-size gaming headphones from Kinera
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Today we will talk, on the one hand, about headphones from the well-known brand Celest, belonging to Kinera, but on the other hand - this is a full-size gaming USB-headphones. That is, well, not a profile solution at all. They are called Celest Ogryn, are based on Cmedia DAC and 50 mm speakers, have RGB backlighting, detachable microphone, virtual 7.1 mode and, what is far from important, are fully controlled from the built-in remote control. Everything, so to speak, for the convenience of the modern gamer.

Sendy Audio Apollo review: open planar headphones for the advanced music lover

✔ Sendy Audio Apollo review: open planar headphones for the advanced music lover
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Sendy Audio brand is one of the subsidiaries of the well-known company Sivga, the name of which has been on the lips of connoisseurs of high-quality full-size headphones for several years. And they make them not from cheap plastic, as you know who, but from metal and precious wood. Today I propose to get acquainted with their flagship model called Apollo. Yes, it's far from new, but it's everyone's favorite open headphones with replaceable cable and 68 mm planar radiator. So it's exactly what you like.

Takstar HF580 review: affordable open planar headphones

✔ Takstar HF580 review: affordable open planar headphones
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Today's review I want to dedicate, as you often call them, the best of the inexpensive planar headphones, namely Takstar HF580. The model is not a fresh one, but people are still asking about it, and there are quite a few who are still lusting after it. However, there is nothing to be surprised about: they look very serious, inside there is a large planar radiator 76 by 97 mm, the whole 3 meters of cable, extremely smooth tuning of the AFC and cloth ear cushions in the set. So, as they say, it's a complete package.

MoonDrop Para review: open planar headphones with 100mm driver

✔ MoonDrop Para review: open planar headphones with 100mm driver
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MoonDrop seems to have decided to put an end to the dilemma regarding the size of the planar emitter. Yes, the relatively new Para has not 50 or even 60mm drivers, but a full hundred, so to speak. At the same time, their price tag is quite reasonable, they come with two sets of ear cushions for easy tuning, open cup design, solid metal in the body and the same Harman as tuning. What can I say, these are some of the most interesting planar headphones I've ever tested, and we'll talk about them in detail today.

Beautiful and expensive: 7Hz Aurora hybrid headphones review

✔ Beautiful and expensive: 7Hz Aurora hybrid headphones review
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The only hybrid combination in the relatively high end of the headphone segment that you and I have yet to experience is a bundle of a really big speaker, a planar driver, and some balanced armatures. But that's exactly the experience we're actually offered by the new 7Hz Aurora, which we'll of course compare to the ThieAudio Hype 4, Tangzu Nezha and I\O Audio Volare. As always, great headphones, but with their own subtleties and nuances.

Speed and Balance: Tangzu Xuan Nv dynamic Headphone Review

✔ Speed and Balance: Tangzu Xuan Nv dynamic Headphone Review
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In addition to the relatively expensive headphones we've been talking about over the past month, there are some pretty good budget solutions in the world of audio. Among them I would like to mention Tangzu Xuan Nv, designed in the style of ordinary butterflies. They are based on two drivers, where both are speakers, have fully transparent hypoallergenic housings and, in my opinion, almost the best ear cushions on the market. A curious model, and quite cheap as well.

Austerity and style: I\O Audio Volare Hybrid Headphones review

✔ Austerity and style: I\O Audio Volare Hybrid Headphones review
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And lastly, in this price segment I left the magnificent hybrid headphones I\O Audio Volare, inside which works a speaker, 4 armature radiators and, attention, as many as 4 electrostatic drivers. All of them are connected to the crossover, densely packed inside, and on the side of the sound guide are equipped with two replaceable acoustic filters. Both the headphones and the packaging look stunning, and the number of included ear cushions is amazing. Great headphones, and we'll talk about them today.

A whole other level: ThieAudio Hype 4 hybrid headphones review

✔ A whole other level: ThieAudio Hype 4 hybrid headphones review
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ThieAudio Hype 2 headphones, as I actually predicted, managed to become almost a benchmark of good sound in its segment. It was logical to move on and here I have in my hands the next step of quality - Hype 4, based on two isobarically arranged 10 mm drivers and four armature drivers from Sonion company, two for each band. What can I say, a new height has naturally been reached, and I'll tell you more about it in this review.

Harmony and Honey: Tangzu Nezha Hybrid Headphones Review

✔ Harmony and Honey: Tangzu Nezha Hybrid Headphones Review
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Well, as representatives of the relatively high audio segment, I suggest you consider the Tangzu Nezha 7-driver hybrid headphones, based on low-frequency drivers from Sonion and including a full-fledged electrostatic radiator. The coolest headphones by any measure - one of my favorites.

FosiAudio SK02 review: powerful and very convenient DAC

✔ FosiAudio SK02 review: powerful and very convenient DAC
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In addition to the updated version of the mobile DAC DS2, FosiAudio company presented a stationary solution - SK02. It is based on the third generation ESS chip and offers us a whole watt of power on the balance, AUX output, optical input and control similar to the Pro-level audio interfaces.

Akliam PD5 DAC review: one of the best budget DACs out there

✔ Akliam PD5 DAC review: one of the best budget DACs out there
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Speaking about the directions of budget sound, I mentioned in passing that really high-quality solutions combine both technicality and beautiful melody. Well, as an example I named the hero of our today's review - Akliam PD5, which, indeed, can be attributed to the segment of good adult sound for a moderate price. However, you wouldn't expect anything else from AK4493SEQ, especially since two Ricores are responsible for the amplification part, and USB is powered by the same ComTrue. This is an excellent DAC, so let's talk about it separately.

Two whales: a comparative review of KiwiEars Allegro and FosiAudio DS2 DACs

✔ Two whales: a comparative review of KiwiEars Allegro and FosiAudio DS2 DACs
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As many of you guess, the budget segment of DACs, no matter mobile or stationary, is conventionally divided into two equal parts: musical and technical. The musical one is KiwiEars Allegro, and the technical one is the new FosiAudio DS2 on two Cirrus Logic converters. Of course, they have different power, design and consumption, but otherwise they are very similar. In general, on the example of these two such different and at the same time absolutely identical devices I propose to understand the issue of sound directivity.

Moondrop Space Travel review: versatile wireless headphones

✔ Moondrop Space Travel review: versatile wireless headphones
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Well, since we've covered Golden Ages in detail, it's worth talking about their younger version: Moondrop Space Travel. Unfortunately, there is no noise reduction, there is not a planar but a 13 mm speaker inside, slightly less codecs and battery life, but in principle everything is the same: VDSF tuning, application support and exactly 55 ms as signal delay.

Moondrop Golden Ages review: wireless headphones with planar radiator

✔ Moondrop Golden Ages review: wireless headphones with planar radiator
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Today I want to talk about possibly a new hit from Moondrop: wireless TWS headphones based not on a speaker or even a hybrid bundle, but on a large magneto-planar radiator. At the same time, the novelty supports LDAC and LC3 codecs, has active noise reduction, VDSF tuning, huge volume reserve, low latency and up to 6 hours of work on a single charge. It's called Golden Ages: 1979.

Rose Technics Ceramics review: wireless headphones for the music lover

✔ Rose Technics Ceramics review: wireless headphones for the music lover
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About wireless headphones with high sound quality dreams, perhaps, every self-respecting music lover, therefore solutions with the promise of such an experience is becoming more and more. Today I propose to consider a model from Rose Technics called Ceramics, where the inscription HiFi, according to the manufacturer's assurances, corresponds to their real musical capabilities. And they cost ridiculously little nowadays.

Planar and speaker: KZ Symphony hybrid headphones review

✔ Planar and speaker: KZ Symphony hybrid headphones review
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I know you just love and have been waiting for quite some time now for a review of the KZ Symphony hybrid planar headphones, where a small speaker is responsible for the bass and a gorgeous in-house-made planar driver is responsible for everything else. Yes, I'm not saying this without sarcasm, but let's get to the bottom of it.

Detailed and intense: review of the EPZ 520 fully armature headphones

✔ Detailed and intense: review of the EPZ 520 fully armature headphones
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Well another plus or minus $200 headphones that I feel I need to talk about are, not to say that they're very well known, although they're not particularly new, the EPZ 520. They are built on 5 armature drivers, have a fully transparent housing and a unique tuning of the AFC. The most controversial model, in my opinion, but some may still like it.

For those who know about sound: LetShuoer Cadenza 4 headphones review

✔ For those who know about sound: LetShuoer Cadenza 4 headphones review
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By tradition, today we are probably among the first to get acquainted with a new product from LetShuoer - the Cadenza 4 model. Yes, the one with dynamic bass and three armature drivers from Sonion and Knowles, responsible for the mids and highs. The headphones were tuned, to put it bluntly, at the level of flagship solutions from famous brands, added weight, volume and depth to the sound, achieved decent homogeneity and naturalness, and, of course, did not do without noble analog coloration and integral such a macro-oriented character. What to say, they have again turned out just super curious model.

Studio-quality sound: Dunu Falcon Ultra headphones review

✔ Studio-quality sound: Dunu Falcon Ultra headphones review
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Today I propose to talk about a headphone that is widely considered to be just about the best implementation of a dynamic driver on the market. Only Dunu specialists could make a single 10.7 mm driver so cool. And as always they have just the richest set, a system of interchangeable filters, just a scattering of various affecting the AFC attachments and a juicy, very emotional and at the same time completely monitor sound. That is the sound as it should be. Meet Dunu Falcon Ultra.

Resolution and volume: BGVP DMA hybrid headphones review

✔ Resolution and volume: BGVP DMA hybrid headphones review
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Solving the problem of lack of tactile sensations in the in-canal headphones its variant was offered by the well-known company BGVP. In a little already notorious model DMA they used 9 mm speaker, three branded balanced armatures from Sonion and Knowles and, what I would like to note separately, as many as 2 bone conduction drivers. And not some NoName, but also made by Sonion. As always, they have the highest class tuning, rich set, comfortable fit and, of course, just incredibly cool sound. Let's talk about them today.

Deep bass and richness: a review of the ZiiGaat Doscinco hybrid headphones

✔ Deep bass and richness: a review of the ZiiGaat Doscinco hybrid headphones
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As I continue to sort through my collection of mid-price segment headphones, I just have to introduce you to the new ZiiGaat Doscinco hybrid 5-driver model. Where the bass is handled by two isobarically placed 10mm drivers, and the mids and highs are handled by three signature armature drivers from Sonion and Knowles. They sound great, but like everything else in the world, they have their own unique characteristics. That's what I'm going to talk about today.

IntuAura Luster review: gaming headphones with very high quality sound

✔ IntuAura Luster review: gaming headphones with very high quality sound
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To be honest, I wasn't familiar with IntuAura headphones and their View lineup before, but after claims that the driver was selected by the same person who does it for Sennheiser and Bang & Olufsen, and the proprietary resonator has already proven itself in other models of the brand - I got curious, so to speak. Yes, these are classic dynamic headphones on a 10 mm driver, but they are located in the segment of about 200 dollars, with all the consequences that follow. Today we are talking about IntuAura Luster.

Simgot EA500 LM review: arguably the best budget headphones out there

✔ Simgot EA500 LM review: arguably the best budget headphones out there
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I've mentioned the Simgot EA500 LM model, specifically the LM version, in probably more than a dozen different reviews. Western audiophiles say that this is probably the best implementation of a dynamic driver in its segment. And you know what, I completely agree with them. EA500 LM is an absolute leader among headphones under 100 dollars. What's more, I'm sure they can easily compete with many solutions under 200 and even a couple of 400. So this is exactly the case when they say: the absolute TOP for your money.

Customization doesn't solve: Kefine Delci dynamic headphones review

✔ Customization doesn't solve: Kefine Delci dynamic headphones review
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Known for its inexpensive Klanar's, Kefine, has finally decided on a new release. But now it is no longer the favorite planar headphones, but a classic dynamic model on a 10 mm driver with a polymer diaphragm. To its advantages I can attribute very competent tuning, and to the disadvantages.... Anyway, let's talk about everything in order.

Refinement and textures: Shozy P20 magneto-planar headphones review

✔ Refinement and textures: Shozy P20 magneto-planar headphones review
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In addition to an impressive number of brand new, almost unknown names, the oldest of the companies in China - monstrous Shozy - has taken up the race for sound quality in the segment of magneto-planar headphones. By the way, their players, in their time, literally tore all their competitors to shreds. Today we're going to talk about their Shozy P20 in-ear headphones, based on an impressive-sized isodynamic driver.

EPZ TP50 DAC review: serious sound and SPDIF support

✔ EPZ TP50 DAC review: serious sound and SPDIF support
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After the review of the ColorFly CDA-M2 DAC came out, it became my every day device, so to speak. That's why I didn't expect to come across its almost full analog from a completely different, much less known manufacturer. Moreover, it was twice as cheap. Inside EPZ TP50 there are two CS43198 flagship converters, two Ricore RT6863s are responsible for the amplifying part, and for USB, only the chip from ComTrue company, which I mentioned in a positive way. That is, the hardware here is of the highest level, as far as it is possible in such a form-factor. And how not to mention the presence of a screen, two gain levels, SPDIF on the 3.5 m jack, click suppression function and the audiophile NOS filter. It's just an amazing device, and we'll talk about it today.

Aful SnowyNight DAC review: detailed, driven and flat

✔ Aful SnowyNight DAC review: detailed, driven and flat
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Another DAC that I just have to tell you about is a solution from Aful called SnowyNight. And yes, it is far from being the most musical solution, but technically it breaks all records, so to speak. For starters, the model supports PCM not up to 384, but up to 768 kHz, has two levels of gain, support for game consoles, aka UAC 1.0, it has USB on a chip from ComTrue, and as a converter there are two flagship CS43198, well, and the output power here is up to 300 mW at 32 ohm load. So this is a kind of analog of the well-known E1DA 9038D6K from Ivan Khlyupin. It is a good device, but like D6K, let's say, peculiar. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

EPZ TP20 Pro DAC review: really live sound

✔ EPZ TP20 Pro DAC review: really live sound
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Probably all bloggers connected with the subject have already told about EPZ DACs. Their devices really turned out to be excellent. However, the manufacturer decided not to rest on its laurels, but to take up the continuation of such a promising series. So the TP20 Pro model was born, where the output impedance was finally corrected and the sound was significantly improved. Which is now really a whole head above what we had in TP20 and even in TP30. It is this solution that we are going to talk about today.

Simgot DEW4X DAC review: great sound without any conventions

✔ Simgot DEW4X DAC review: great sound without any conventions
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Mobile DAC DEW4X from Simgot, a company known for its headphones, hooked me literally at once. And not so much by its loud name, light weight or extremely modest dimensions, but by the character of its truly adult sound. Yes, it's not quite at the level of my stationary set, but it's very close to it.

Maximum drive: review of the TinHiFi T5S Mars dynamic headphones

✔ Maximum drive: review of the TinHiFi T5S Mars dynamic headphones
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Well, and the crowning creation of TinHiFi, if we talk about the current lineup, are dynamic headphones T5S Mars. Inside they have no frills at all, but they sound so that all other solutions from this company, coupled with most of the competitors, stand nervously aside. These are probably the best I've ever listened to from TinHiFi. But, as they say, let's talk about everything in order. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

Rigor and balance: review of the TinHiFi T2 MKII dynamic headphones

✔ Rigor and balance: review of the TinHiFi T2 MKII dynamic headphones
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Right after the budget headphones C0, without distracting from other companies, I propose to go a step higher and dive into the though not quite fresh, but decently so updated TinHiFi T2 MKII. They are based on two speakers arranged one after the other, have a classic barrel shape and the most even, as far as it is possible today, tuning of the AFC. Very curious and, I would even say, a little original model. Let's talk about it.

TinHiFi C0 Elf review: not a bad headphone to start with

✔ TinHiFi C0 Elf review: not a bad headphone to start with
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Perhaps every self-respecting music lover has heard of the TinHiFi company. They became famous first of all for the fact that when the whole industry massively switched to all sorts of V-shaped targeting curves, they persistently and methodically drew almost perfectly flat AFC. Since then, of course, a lot of water has passed, but that's why it's interesting to see what they do today. Especially in such a low segment. Today we are talking about C0 Elf headphones from TinHiFi.

Surround effect headphones: review of the Ziigaat Cinno 5-driver hybrid model

✔ Surround effect headphones: review of the Ziigaat Cinno 5-driver hybrid model
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Having dealt with budget Nuo, today I propose to move on and talk about much more expensive headphones in the face of 5-driver Ziigaat Cinno. Inside which works one 10mm LCP driver and 4 armature drivers, 2 of which are responsible for the mids and highs and 2, here's a surprise, for the very upper range. You will understand my surprise later. There is a lot to share, so it should be interesting.

Absolute pleasure: Celest Plutus Beast planar headphones review

✔ Absolute pleasure: Celest Plutus Beast planar headphones review
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Continuing to develop the Celest line of headphones, Kinera has made them a real gift - releasing the Plutus Beast model under their name. It is interesting first of all for its full-range planar driver, to which they added a 10mm bone conduction driver for bass richness, and one custom balanced armature for extension and refinement at the top. All this was put into some absolutely amazing case, and the set was completed with the same quality copper cable of 48 silver-plated cores. Yes, these are mega interesting headphones and I'm crazy about them.

CVJ Konoka review: hybrid gaming headphones with vibroblock

✔ CVJ Konoka review: hybrid gaming headphones with vibroblock
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To be honest, I was very suspicious of CVJ products, mainly because of the cartoonish such a reference to the legendary JVC. However, the brand is gaining momentum and making things I've never even heard of until now. So, today we'll get acquainted with Konoka model, which has 10 mm speaker, high-frequency armature and real vibroblock, tied to the system of two switches. And the price is ridiculously low.

MoonDrop May review: headphones with planar driver and tuning like top models

✔ MoonDrop May review: headphones with planar driver and tuning like top models
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We have talked about MoonDrop headphones many times already and always they were solutions of the highest quality. However, today we will talk about not quite an ordinary model: on the one hand, May is a classic wired headphones with an interchangeable cable, but on the other hand - the cable that we put in the kit has not analog, but digital Type C jack. That is, it already has a DAC and, according to the manufacturer's assurance, a rather flexible DSP-module built into it. And consequently, we are not limited at all in terms of tuning the AFC, nor in the ways of connecting them to various external devices. And I'm not even talking about the hybrid scheme of drivers made of a sapphire-covered 10 mm driver and a full-fledged 6 mm planar. Interesting? - I'm sure it is!

Budget Dominator: review of CCA Rhapsody 6-driver hybrid headphones

✔ Budget Dominator: review of CCA Rhapsody 6-driver hybrid headphones
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Headphones Rhapsody from the subsidiary company Knowledge Zenith appeared somehow suddenly and immediately began to win the hearts of fans of the brand. The price tag, however, at the start they were not small, but it is understandable, inside there are two 8 mm drivers and as many as 4 balanced drivers 31736, and all this is competently docked in the crossover and brought in a kind of physical equalizer, which can slightly raise the bass or middle. But the most excitement on these headphones began only now, when the price tag fell almost in half. For plus or minus 30 dollars - it is, of course, an absolute hit.

Sophisticated and juicy: Tipsy x EPZ Star&One dynamic headphones review

✔ Sophisticated and juicy: Tipsy x EPZ Star&One dynamic headphones review
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I myself, admittedly, learned about EPZ products quite recently, and this is the first time I've heard of Tipsy, but that didn't stop them from teaming up and making, in my opinion, almost the best headphones for their price. Star&One is a classic already dynamic model with polymer diaphragm, simply excellent tuning and really juicy refined sound. Yes, it's time to talk about really good headphones.

Kiwi Ears Forteza review: hybrid headphones with built-in woofer

✔ Kiwi Ears Forteza review: hybrid headphones with built-in woofer
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I have been personally familiar with Kiwi Ears solutions for a long time and deeply respect their bold and quite rational approach. Today I propose to review another of their, in my opinion, a little crazy experiments - Kiwi Ears Forteza headphones. They are inexpensive, and consist of two drivers, where one is dedicated exclusively to the woofer function, and one balanced armature. As usual, let's give them a sober assessment, and also be sure to compare them with other equally interesting models.

Perfect tuning: a review of Ziigaat Nuo dynamic headphones

✔ Perfect tuning: a review of Ziigaat Nuo dynamic headphones
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It may be a revelation to some of you, but not all brands have their own production. So most headphones are produced by unknown OEM factories, and then they just glue logos on them and pack them in various beautiful boxes. So, Ziigaat is one of them. Earlier they made headphones for all sorts of more or less large Chinese brands - today they decided to become an independent unit. And the name, as the official website of the company assures, is just an abbreviation of their core values. Now I propose to get acquainted with their most basic solution - Ziigaat Nuo. This is a classic dynamic model with a 10 mm driver with LCP diaphragm and very high sensitivity.

Hoping for a miracle: 7Hz x Crinacle Zero 2 dynamic headphones review

✔ Hoping for a miracle: 7Hz x Crinacle Zero 2 dynamic headphones review
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Widely known in his circles English-speaking blogger Crinacle for a year now pleases us with participation in the creation of all sorts of ultra-budget headphones. The good old Zero speaker was chosen as a base, and the collaboration itself took place with the also quite successful brand - 7Herz. The setup, as always, turned out great, the sound and materials - for their money, and I'll tell you more about all this in this review.

Kings of their segment: Tiandirenhe TD19 dynamic headphones review

✔ Kings of their segment: Tiandirenhe TD19 dynamic headphones review
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The Tiandirenhe company is remembered by many for their rather high-quality in-canal headphones with a focus on big and powerful bass. Since then, of course, they have changed their concept and make a classic already balanced setup, but the experience has remained and the sense of style, in my opinion, has only grown. Anyway, today we have another kings of their segment for review - Tiandirenhe at number 19.

Best available: Hidizs MS1 Galaxy dynamic headphones review

✔ Best available: Hidizs MS1 Galaxy dynamic headphones review
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Hidizs company, if anyone doesn't know, is a pretty solid manufacturer of audio equipment and to meet headphones from them for 16 dollars was for me personally a huge surprise. Admittedly, I didn't expect anything from them and, as it turned out, very in vain: the MS1 Galaxy model is quite capable to compete even with some solutions for 60 dollars. In fact, today we are going to talk about them.

Budget-friendly in every way: KbEar KB01 dynamic headphones review

✔ Budget-friendly in every way: KbEar KB01 dynamic headphones review
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The iKKO OH300 budget headphones are already full of all sorts of rumors, including quite contradictory ones. In a nutshell, it's a classic dynamic model with a tricky tuning system, faceplates, almost like the older version and its signature, almost unlike anything else, approach to sound.

Youngest in the lineup: iKKO OH300 dynamic headphones review

✔ Youngest in the lineup: iKKO OH300 dynamic headphones review
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The iKKO OH300 budget headphones are already full of all sorts of rumors, including quite contradictory ones. In a nutshell, it is a classic dynamic model with a clever tuning system, faceplates, almost like the older version, and its trademark, almost unlike anything else, approach to sound.

Weighty and inexpensive: Celest Wyvern Pro dynamic headphones review

✔ Weighty and inexpensive: Celest Wyvern Pro dynamic headphones review
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Wyvern Pro headphones from Kinera's subsidiary company, I was personally attracted to them, of course, by their price and detachable microphone design. Well, and the very name "Wyvern", of course, arouses some interest. In general, today we will deal with the ultra-budget novelty from Celest brand.

Tronsmart T7 Lite review: small speaker for home or office

✔ Tronsmart T7 Lite review: small speaker for home or office
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In addition to large and powerful speakers, Tronsmart has come out with a couple more straightforwardly ultra-compact solutions. The same T7 Lite, which, in fact, we are going to get acquainted with today, easily fits into the side pocket of my fall jacket and absolutely any city bag. In terms of weight too, something about half a kilogram. But the sound here for a total of 24 watts, solid protection against water, up to 24 hours of autonomous work, again, light-music and a slot for MicroSD memory cards.

Little Bear B4-X review: portable tube amp on dual mono

✔ Little Bear B4-X review: portable tube amp on dual mono
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The hero of our today's review is the Little Bear B4-X dual-mono (i.e. balanced) tube amplifier. The pros are of course the tube with its warm, rich and just super emotional sound, but the cons - that's what we have to deal with today.

Colorfly CDA-M2 review: the very same mobile DAC with SPDIF support

✔ Colorfly CDA-M2 review: the very same mobile DAC with SPDIF support
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Literally right after the unambiguously hit M1P, I would like to tell about the company's senior novelty - Colorfly CDA-M2. This DAC is based on two flagship Cirrus Logic CS43198 chips, has an OLED display, impressive output power, two gain positions, the very same JitterKill, two outputs and, what is not obvious at all, digital SPDIF on a 3.5mm jack. Externally it looks very similar to the already familiar Shanling UA4, but the device was prepared in a completely different way.

Colorfly CDA-M1P review: another diamond among mobile DACs

✔ Colorfly CDA-M1P review: another diamond among mobile DACs
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I've been familiar with Colorfly brand products for a long time and it's always been just a super respected company among audiophiles. They literally revolutionized the world with their C4 player. Today their fame has faded, but their experience has remained, and on the wave of fresh current, we were presented with two new mobile DACs: CDA-M1P and CDA-M2. Today I propose to review only the first version, especially since it is built not on the banal Cirrus Logic, which are already legion, but on the good old Asahi Kasei. There is enough power, DSD512 support, gain switching and two outputs with some very tricky JitterKill technology, which, by the way, came to us from the company's flagship devices.

TempoTec Sonata BHD DAC review: solid quality for a reasonable price

✔ TempoTec Sonata BHD DAC review: solid quality for a reasonable price
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After the release of its flagship DAC, TempoTec, apparently, decided not to rest on their laurels and, having simplified it a bit, presented a reimagined version of the very, classic Sonata BHD. And in order not to confuse all of us, they made a special comparison table. In general, the BHD is almost like the older solution, except that there is one oscillator here versus three in the Pro-version, and for some reason they cut off MQA support, if anyone is still interested in it. Otherwise, it's no less fat and rich: two Cirrus Logic CS43131 chips, output power up to 280 mW at 32 ohm load, a separate button for switching gain and two outputs: a 4.4 mm pentacon and a classic 3.5 mm jack.