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 2022-08-01 to 1 month

CCA PLA13: All-New Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs with Newly-Developed 13.2mm Planar driver

2022 feels like a year of planar magnetic driver IEMs. We have got a huge catalog of planar driver IEMs including the Tin HiFi P1 Max, LETSHUOER S12, RaptGo Hook X, etc. Today, CCA marks its territory in the Planar Magnetic driver realm, l…

Topping Releases G5 All-New Portable DAC/AMP with Premium Sabre DAC and HD Bluetooth Input

Topping has just released a brand new portable USB and Bluetooth DAC/AMP, the latest Topping G5. It’s a highly versatile device that serves as a premium Hi-Res audio source with its high-performance DAC chipset, powerful NFCA-based amplifi…

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) JVC HA-AE5T: Excellent TWS created by JVC in Japan

The JVC HA-AE5T is the best entry-level true wireless earbuds that my beloved brand has produced to date. It is an excellent earphone that truly demonstrates the high quality that Japanese audio brands are still achieving today.

(Monitor Headphones Review) RODE NTH-100: A midrange-centric monitor that thoroughly eliminates the feeling of listening fatigue.

History has proven that good microphone manufacturers have also been good monitor headphone manufacturers, as exemplified by SHURE, AKG, SENNHEISER, Audio-Technica, and SONY. However, there are always exceptions.

(High-End IEM Review) JH Audio ROXANNE AION: Treble Happy Sound

The basic sound of ROXANNE AION is the so-called "treble happy sound" (high-frequency idiots), and by tweaking a screw in the middle of the cable, the sound can basically be adjusted in the low-frequency direction.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) LETSHUOER D13: DLC IEMs from leading brands

The LETSHUOER D13 is the rookie earphone created by LETSHUOER using the DLC driver, which has produced many great models with excellent sound quality. the excellent characteristics of the DLC driver not only proved its acoustic performance…

Dethonray Pegasus SG1: Latest Portable Bluetooth DAC/AMP With High-Res Transmission

Dethonray is a famous brand behind the successful DTR1, DTR1+ audio players, and Honey H1 Portable DAC/AMP. They have just dropped their latest portable Bluetooth Amplifier, the Dethonray Pegasus SG1. Alike other products from Dethonray, t…

BLON Z200: HiFi 10mm Carbon Diaphragm Driver In Ear Earphones

BLON Z200 BLON has released its new single dynamic driver IEMs, the BLON Z200. Features The Inspiration of Moonlight Zinc Alloy Dual Cavity, Dual Magnet Circuit Detachable 0.78mm 2Pin Cable Ergonomic Shape, Noise Canceling Earbud Specifica…

S.M.S.L Welcomes New M500 MK III Desktop All-in-One DAC AMP: M500 MK III vs M500 MK II vs M500

S.M.S.L is a premium Hifi audio gear brand from China. They have a huge catalog of premium desktop audio gears including audio decoders, headphone amplifiers, all-in-one decoders and amplifiers, etc. S.M.S.L M500 is a highly celebrated all…

TRN Releases ST-5: Five-Driver Hybrid Set Of Premium IEMs

TRN has released a brand new set of reference-grade IEMs, meet the all-new TRN ST5. TRN has got a big catalog of pocket-friendly IEMs that are usually appreciated for their quality performance and attractive price tags. The latest ST-5 fea…

Shanling MG800 Latest Flagship Single Dynamic Driver IEMs With Titanium Shells

In the huge catalog of products that Shanling offers, the recently launched “MG” series is dedicated to the design and development of premium single dynamic driver IEMs. The series was introduced earlier this year with the release of “MG60…

Quloos QLS MC01/MC01SE: Latest Flagship-Grade Portable DAC/AMPs

Portable Audio scenes can easily get sorted with your favorite pair of IEMs and a Portable USB DAC/AMP with your smartphones. These little devices are slowly replacing digital audio players for many portable users. Brands are regularly bri…

BGVP Introduces "Melody" Latest Flagship Single Dynamic Driver IEMs

BGVP is a famous IEM brand from China. They have a huge catalog of budget and premium IEMs available in different driver configurations. BGVP has introduced its latest single dynamic driver flagship pair today, let’s meet the all-new BGVP …

Shanling EM7 Flagship Desktop All-in-One Streamer and DAC/AMP

Shanling has introduced a brand new flagship desktop all-in-one streamer plus DAC/AMP, the Shanling EM7. The “EM” series of HiFi products from Shanling are designed as an all-in-one desktop solution for headphone listeners. The series star…

Yanyin x HBB Mahina: 2EST + 4BA + 1DD Tribrid Monitor

Introducing the newest hybrid driver IEMs "Yanyin x HBB Mahina".

Shanling M6 Ultra: Latest Portable Digital Audio Player With Quad AK4493SEQ DACs

Shanling Audio is a well-recognized brand in the HiFi audio industry. They are an old player dealing in all kinds of HiFi audio gears including in-ear monitors, digital audio players, and more. Today, Shanling officially launches its lates…

HiBy RS2: Seek Splendid Sound With This New Darwin Based R2R Digital Audio Player

Last year, HiBy released the revolutionary RS6 digital audio player. The player laid the foundation of premium R2R-based Darwin Architecture for portable digital audio players for the brand. Bringing the legacy set by the RS6 forward, HiBy…

Six Upgrades With Topping L30 II Headphone Amplifier: Topping L30 II Vs L30

Last week, Topping released an upgrade to its widely acclaimed L30 headphone amplifier with the announcement of the all-new Topping L30 II headphone amplifier. If we believe Topping’s words, They have completely redesigned the NFCA module …

xDuoo Releases MU-604 High-Performance Desktop DAC & MU-605 HD Bluetooth Receiver

The latest “MU” series of products match exactly the “MT” series of headphone amplifier lineup which has been here since last year from xDuoo. Without wasting any more time, let’s know more about the latest MU-604 and the MU-605.

Kinera Gramr Modular IEM Upgrade Cable With Detachable Boom Microphone

Who said you can’t use your premium HiFi IEMs for calling?? Kinera has come up with a brand new IEM upgrade cable that features a detachable omnidirectional boom microphone, meet the all-new Kinera Gramr. The cable includes a microphone th…

KBEAR Releases Ormosia Dual Driver(1DD+1BA) Hybrid IEMs

KBEAR has unveiled its latest dual-driver hybrid set of in-ear monitors, the KBEAR Ormosia. It’s a unique name for a uniquely designed pair featuring a simple straight-down wearing pattern, small ergonomic ear shells, dual-driver hybrid se…

Six Upgrades With Topping E30 II Desktop DAC: Topping E30 II Vs E30!!

Topping has completely redesigned the architecture of E30 for the new-generation E30 II. Instead of a single DAC arrangement on the OG E30, the latest E30 II is packed with a Dual DAC architecture. There are several other updates on the E3…