audio-sound @ hatena

An audio review & news blog. The volume should not exceed 80 dB is recommended. I usually adhere to the safe-listening style by WHO. Please note that my aural impressions and interpretations of measurements are also made from a safe-listening style.

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(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Bang & Olufsen E8 Sport: The most attractive feature of this product is its high resolution sound with excellent detail. The design is also full of functional beauty.

The B&O E8 Sport is a completely wireless earphone that has a clean and clear sound field and gives you a monitor-like, detail-oriented sound. The resolution is impressive, the space is clear, and you can enjoy your music with great detail…

(News) BLON BL-A8 Latest Single DD IEMs Available Now

Blon is a brand most of the audiophile is familiar with. The brand garnered a lot of success with its single DD IEM BL-03. It offered an incredible sound experience at an inexpensive affordable price. Since then Blon has released multiple …

(News) Hidizs S9 Pro Latest ES9038Q2M Portable USB DAC/AMP Announced

Following the success of the Hidizs S9 Portable USB DAC/Amp, the brand has announced the latest upgraded Hidizs S9 Pro. It brings the strengths of an ESS Sabre DAC chip housing flagship-grade ES9038Q2M, an advanced 32-bit audio signal deco…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) KBEAR NEON: Warm sound with diffuse sound field. Sweet and transparent midrange is carefully played without feeling tired.

If you are looking for comfort in listening to music and not getting tired of listening, I can highly recommend the KBEAR NEON. Its cylindrical shape makes it easy to adjust the insertion depth, and if you feel any sharpness in the sound, …

(News) Shanling M6 Pro 2021 Android Music Player Announced

Earlier this year Shanling has introduced M6 Android Music Player 2021 variant with ES9038Q2M DAC chipset. Today, Shanling has announced the latest variant of its highly successful M6 Pro Android Music Player, the Shanling M6 Pro 2021.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Tribit Flybuds C1: It has a well-balanced sound quality with a thick-boned feel and can be played for a long time. Completely wireless earphones with a comfortable fit and easy operation.

Tribit Flybuds C1 is a weak U-shaped sound with a relatively neutral sound in mind. The lows are tuned for weight, which is typical of Tribit, while the mids have a sense of depth and detail in the mids and highs.

(News) iBasso AMP12 Fully Balanced 4.4mm Audio Motherboard For DX300 Announced

Last weekend at the Guangzhou Headphone Expo iBasso, unveiled its latest amplifier module for the DX300 flagship Android digital audio player, the AMP12. AMP12 brings a fully discrete balanced circuitry to the DX300 with its dedicated 4.4m…

(News) Launch of "Haylou W1", a hybrid TWS with Knowles BA

Haylou has released the Haylou W1, a high-cost-performance completely wireless earphone that is equipped with high quality and famous Knowles balanced-armature drivers and dynamic drivers, but can be purchased for less than $50.

(News) Launch of Realme Buds Air 2 Neo, a TWS with ANC support and 28 hours of battery life

The Realme Buds Air 2 Neo features active noise cancellation, a cobblestone-like oval shape was chosen for the exterior design of the charging case, and the earphones feature a bean-shaped in-ear design. On the back of the earphones, there…

(News) Hilidac Atom 2 Latest MQA Portable USB DAC/AMP Released

Hilidac has announced its latest portable DAC/AMP device, the Hilidac Atom 2. It is an MQA-supported portable device available in both Type-C and Lightning connector options. Atom 2 helps you rediscover your high-quality music with its adv…

(News) HarmonicDyne P.D1 Latest Planar Dynamic Hybrid IEMs Announced

This time HarmonicDyne is entering into the IEM industry with their latest pair, the HarmonicDyne P.D.1. It is a stunning pair built with a high-precision 5-axis CNC machining process using aviation-grade aluminum alloy material. The name …

(Chi-fi IEM Review) iBasso IT07: Tesla drivers for clear and crisp low frequencies; three types of tuning nozzles for a variety of sounds. An interesting iBasso flagship IEM.

The iBasso IT07 has a musical, midrange-oriented sound with excellent fullness and a soft, thick sound. The best feature of the iBasso IT07 is the clear and high quality low frequency range provided by the Tesla driver. Although the separa…

(Headphones Review) GRADO RS2e: Dynamic and energetic GRADO reference sound. Vibrant and lively rock sound is here.

GRADO RS2e is a headphone that has a well-balanced sound with free sound field flatness in mind. These headphones have a wide sound field with a sense of depth and a glossy, lively, energetic sound that will make rock and pop music come al…

(News) Questyle M12 Latest MQA Portable DAC/AMP Available Now

Questyle Audio is a brand we all know for its class-leading premium products in the audio industry. For the past many years, the brand is dedicated to creating high-fidelity audio products on both portable and desktop levels. Today, Questy…