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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Entries from 2022-09-01 to 1 month

FiiO Launches Q7 Flagship USB DAC/AMP with ES9038 Pro DAC & Dual THX AA788+ Amp Circuits

Based on the flagship M17 Digital Audio Player, FiiO has designed the all-new Q7 Flagship USB DAC/AMP. Just like the M17, it’s a transportable device that can be used both in a portable as well as desktop manner. Q7 has been a highly-antic…

Meet Moondrop Click: Lightweight & Handy Portable USB DAC/AMP

Earlier this year, Moondrop entered the world of Portable USB DAC/AMPs with the Moonriver 2. It instantly became a huge success for its extremely good sound performance. Moondrop followed the success in the Portable DAC/AMP market after Mo…

(Figure Doll Review) MegaHouse Petitrama SPY×FAMILY

Introducing the MegaHouse Petitrama SPY×FAMILY collection figures from MegaHouse.

See Audio Bravery Anniversary Limited Edition Now Available In An All-New Color Option

See Audio Bravery Anniversary Edition has got a brand new color scheme. Earlier released in a Ruby Red color, now the new Limited Edition is available in a beautiful Ink Blue color option. The pair looks strikingly beautiful while providin…

Moondrop Launches All-New Stellaris: Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs with Newly-Developed 14.5mm Planar Driver

Moondrop joins the Planar bandwagon today with the launch of their highly-anticipated Stellaris Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs. Moondrop isn’t bound for any introduction among Audiophiles. The brand has been hyper-active in the industry with …

(Beautiful Girl Figure Doll Review) Alter Azur lane FFNF Le Triomphant 1/7 Scale

Introducing the Alter Azur lane FFNF Le Triomphant 1/7 Scale Figure by Alter.

Introducing The All-New Temperament DB1 and DB1E Flat-Head Earbuds With Titanium Alloy Acoustic Cavities

K’s Earphones has introduced a brand new series of premium flat-head earbuds, presenting the all-new Temperament DB1 and DB1E. The series has been designed using a high-quality Titanium Alloy acoustic cavity structure and features a premiu…

KZ Joins Planar IEMs with PR1 Balanced & PR1 HiFi Edition Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs

2022 can be called the year of Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs. Most of the active brands have participated in the party with their own share of Planar IEMs such as the 7Hz Timeless, LETSHUOER S12/Z12, CCA PLA13, etc. Today, KZ Acoustics joins…

(Beautiful Girl Figure Doll Review) TAITO SPY×FAMILY PUCHIEETE Figure Anya Forger

Introducing the TAITO SPY×FAMILY PUCHIEETE Figure Anya Forger, a Taito prize figure.

(Open Back Headphones Review) ONKYO A800: One of the best headphones produced by the Japanese audio industry

The ONKYO A800 is a very good headphone overall, meeting the standards of a true high-end product.

QKZ x HBB: 10mm Titanium-Coated Diaphragm Driver HiFi In-Ear Earphones

QKZ has collaborated with a popular reviewer to release the QKZ x HBB earphones.

S.M.S.L DO200 MKⅡ: High-end MQA Full Decoding Bluetooth Audio Decoder

The latest USB DAC, the SMSL DO200 MKII, has been released.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) LetShuoer S12: The gold standard for planar drive IEMs

The LETSHUOER S12 is a milestone in which a hidden brand that has already delivered a variety of earphones as an excellent audio brand has shown its outstanding ability in the planar drive type. What is surprising is that they have also re…

Unique Melody Releases All-New Multiverse Mentor Frequency Shift Hybid 13-Driver In-Ear Monitors

Unique Melody has released an update to its classic Mentor series of premium hybrid in-ear monitors. They have released the brand new Unique Melody Multiverse Mentor. Following the success of Mentor 3+, the latest Multiverse Mentor brings …

TinHiFi Introduces T2 2022: Latest Single Dynamic Driver IEMs With 4th-Generation DLC Diaphragm

Tin HiFi has updated its classic T2 series of dynamic driver IEMs with the release of the brand new T2 2022. Basically, they have upgraded the dynamic driver on the T2 2022 with a 4th-generation DLC(Diamond-Like Carbon) Diaphragm that take…

(Chi-fi IEM impression) Open Audio Mercury 2.0: Improved high-frequency characteristics enhance overall sound balance and resolution

Open Audio's Mercury has been a big seller at a relatively affordable price, and now Open Audio has made a minor update to the Mercury to further improve its sound quality, Open Audio Mercury 2.0.

Hidizs Announces AP80 Pro-X Red Copper Limited Edition Collectible Digital Audio Player

Hidizs AP80 series of digital audio players need no introduction among audio lovers. The series has got plenty of products including the AP80, the AP80 Pro, and the recently launched AP80 Pro-X. Hidizs has a habit of releasing limited edit…

Hifigo LETSHUOER Sale Is Here: Exciting Deals On A Huge Catalog Of Premium In-Ear Monitors!!

Hifigo is bringing you a comprehensive sale on the entire LETSHUOER Product catalog. Order your award-winning premium in-ear monitors from the house of LETSHUOER with exciting discounts. We are offering up to 40% discounts on famous produc…

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Edifier TO-U2 mini: Stylish appearance is attractive. Communication quality is not bad, but the sound is unique

Edifier TO-U2 Mini is a fully wireless earphone with a stylish appearance and stable communication quality. The sound, however, is not well-balanced, and is a bit habitual, with a scanty low frequency range and a unique mid-range expressio…

Unique Melody Multiverse Mentor: Advanced Piezoelectric Bone Conduction Driver In-Ear Monitor

Ultra high-end earphones Unique Melody Multiverse Mentor is now available.

Topping Launches All-New DX1 All-in-One DAC+Headphone AMP with AK4493S AKM DAC Chip

Topping is a well-established brand in the HiFi audio industry. The brand is mainly known for its wide range of desktop audio gears including DACs, AMPs, and All-in-One DAC/AMP devices. The best part about Topping is that their collection …

BGVP Launches "Scale": Latest Dual Dynamic Driver IEMs

In the HiFi Audio Industry, BGVP is a well-established name. They have a huge range of budget and premium in-ear monitors that are widely appreciated for their impressive sound performance. Today, BGVP has released a brand-new dual-driver …

Lafitear LM1: ElectroStatic + Dynamic Hybrid Low Price IEMs

Introducing the Lafitear LM1 IEMs, which are low-cost and have electrostatic drivers (possibly magnetostatic).

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) UGREEN HiTune T3: Heavy V-shaped sound; ANC is a bonus.

If you want to enjoy massive and powerful sound at a low price, the UGREEN HiTune T3 is relatively easy to recommend. Overall imaging performance is good, and there are no shortcomings in terms of audio specifications. Communication qualit…

ThieAudio Oracle MkII: NEW Tribrid King - 1DD + 2BA + 2EST In-Ear Monitor

ThieAudio, known for its high-quality in-ear monitors, has released the successor to its hit model, the ThieAudio Oracle MKII.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Tronsmart Onyx Ace Pro: Bright and detailed sound. Relatively high original sound fidelity and crisp, clear sound. Excellent communication quality.

The Tronsmart Onyx Ace Pro is an in-ear fully wireless earphone with excellent communication and build quality that sounds clear and crisp with good original sound fidelity. The shallow and thin low frequencies characteristic of the inner-…

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) MUINE T1: Excellent texture and localization. Resonant and rich sound. Excellent communication quality and ANC.

The MUINE T1 is a debut product from a start-up manufacturer and seems like a bubble product with not-so-luxurious packaging. In fact, I had no expectations at first, but as soon as I put it in my ears and heard the sound, I immediately no…

LETSHUOER S12 Pro Available Now On Pre-Order: Your Favorite Planar Driver IEM With Upgraded Stock Cable

LETSHUOER celebrates its 6th anniversary with the all-new S12 Pro, an upgrade to the award-winning S12 Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs. Equipped with a large 14.8mm custom planar magnetic driver, the LETSHUOER S12 Pro delivers impressive sound…

DUNU Talos Launched On Pre-Order: Planar and Dual BA Driver Hybrid With Brass Cavity Structure

The world of Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs get a new competition today, DUNU has come up with its first-ever planar magnetic driver IEMs, meet the all-new DUNU Talos. It’s not just a planar magnetic set, Talos is a hybrid set that features a…

FiiO PL50: High Quality Low Noise Regulated Linear Power Supply

FiiO has introduced the FiiO PL50, a high quality power supply from FiiO.