FiiO FT1 REVIEW – SHOCKINGLY GOOD introduction The FiiO FT1, which costs a reasonable 149 USD, could at first glance appear to be just another mid-fi choice. This is an audiophile-grade headphone, so don’t be fooled by the price. The FT1’s remarkable build quality and sound quality should cause many rivals to reevaluate their pricing…

iFi Audio Neo iDSD 2 – Introduction Greetings all, Here we examine the Neo iDSD 2, iFi’s relatively new DAC/Amp hybrid device. I was curious to hear how the second Neo iDSD compared to the first since I evaluated the first one a few years ago and wanted to see what changes had been made….

Hi Guys,  The Alba, a new and reasonably priced in-ear monitor (IEM) from Meze Audio, is up for review today. Just a few weeks ago, the Alba was launched to the public and retails for a reasonable $159USD. Nowadays, there is a lot of competition at this price point, particularly from “chi-fi” companies who claim…

Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2C vs. introduction A little bit about me, first After the birth of our first daughter, I am an average man that became enamoured with the world of headphones and headphone amplifiers/DACs; I am not a professional reviewer. From an early age, when I had a record player, tape deck, CD…

Audiophonics NCORE MPA-S125NC – Full ReviewIntroduction Today, we’re going to discuss the MPA-S125NC speaker amp from Audiophonics, which is a fascinating device. This amplifier is based on a class D module and is Ncore NC122MP. Manufacturers can purchase the OEM parts for the Ncore and Purifi class D amplifier modules and use them to assemble their…

This review pits Dan Clark Audio’s (previously MrSpeakers) Voce electrostatic headphones against Focal’s Utopia dynamic driver headphones. I love both of these headphones. For two reasons, I decided to compare the Utopia with and without the Dekoni fenestrated sheepskin pads. For one, I love how they sound like Utopia, and secondly, it makes the tone…

Review unit provided by HiFiMAN for evaluation Introduction During my conversation with Dr. Fang Bian, CEO of HiFiMAN, at this year’s CanJam NYC, he assured me that wireless technology will dominate in the near future. For someone like me, who has deep roots in the world of audiophile enthusiasts, hearing this comment made me realize…

Sound Quality Cheapest Endgame Headphones now let’s talk about the sound, the most crucial component. In terms of personality, the HE1000 is similar to other egg-shaped headphones I’ve listened to before, like the Arya, Edition XS, Edition X, and Ananda. However, the HE1000 is superior and more aesthetically beautiful in comparison. Vast, diffuse, and hazy…

These two earbuds are priced similarly at about $300 USD and include 12 mm single dynamic drivers. While the FD5 was available to consumers in 2021, the EA2000 did not debut until 2024. Until the multi-driver EM10 is released, Simgot’s present flagship model is the EA2000. The EA2000 will remain their top-of-the-line single-driver model. The…