Introduction When people think about high-end in-ear monitors (IEMs), Thieaudio usually comes to mind. They may be famous now, but that wasn’t always the case. Their breakthrough came three years ago with the publication of Thieaudio Clairvoyance and Monarch. Their reputation as a serious player in the IEM scene was firmly established by the Monarch….
Introduction of Chord Mojo 2 Review & Measurement In a remarkably small form factor, the Chord Mojo 2 provides Chord’s pulse array DAC design in addition to some useful features like customisable EQ and Crossfeed, as well as some of the best performance oversampling available in any DAC. Although I had mixed feelings about the…
Bowers & Wilkins’ latest generation drive units including the updated titanium tweeter dome (bottom right) and speaker terminals.
The Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2e, being the first in a series, is not your run-of-the-mill budget noise-cancelling headset. Compared to higher-end models, “junior” headphones often have fewer features and use poorer-quality materials, which is reflected in their significantly cheaper price. Unfortunately, the Px7 S2e headphones cost £379, which is comparable to the prices of…
Here we are examining the performance of the Topping E30 II and Topping L30 II stacks. Topping E30 II & L30 II DAC & AMP Stack Performance Equipment Used for Testing: Hifiman Edition XS, Vision Ears VE7, Audioquest Pearl USB A-to-B, Audioquest Golden Gate RCA Interconnect, MacOS 12.6 It’s no surprise that the E30 II…
The Rise of the HD Music Player (DAP for Audiophiles Why use a digital audio player (DAP) in 2024? Audiophiles now have many options as the hi-res audio player (DAP) gained popularity in recent years, and it’s becoming difficult to keep up with all the new gadgets that are coming out. The greatest HD music…
Introduction Rosson Audio Design RAD-0 – Open, Customizable, Planar Headphone – Review I knew that the RAD-0 was a new headphone from Alex Rosson, one of the original creators of Audeze, for a while before I had the opportunity to see and test it out. He has since founded Rosson Audio Design, a headphone manufacturer….
The best noise-canceling headphones are one of the most often asked questions. The solution is never simple, as with all of our other buying advice. The best headphones will depend on a number of factors, including features, style, and money. It is really difficult to suggest just one. More fantastic-sounding ANC headphones that were produced…
The Nanotech driver from Shangri-La combines lightning-fast response with almost negligible distortion. Its diaphragm coated with nanoparticles offers a very high frequency response. Advanced Technology Superior openness and reduced distortion are provided by metal mesh stators that operate in close proximity to the ultra-fine diaphragm. Special alloys are used in frames to minimize distortion and…
Kanto’s YU4 Active Speakers: A Better Desktop Audio Experience introduction I spend a lot of time creating and consuming material while seated at my workstation as a photographer. My desk is cluttered with a supportive chair, expensive monitors, and various accessories. All to make that time more productive, comfortable, and easy. Speakers are one area…
