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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 2023-02-01 to 1 month

(Linsoul) Early bird reservation for THIEAUDIO GHOST is now available.

Early reservations are now open for the latest THIEAUDIO GHOST headphones, which are said to deliver accurate sound and a natural, expansive sound field.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Lenovo thinkplus LP40 Pro: Compact, easy-to-carry casual earphones. Midrange-oriented sound typical of inner-ear earphones

Lenovo thinkplus LP40 Pro are an easy-to-carry casual earbuds in a compact and cute housing. It features inner-ear comfort and bright sound with a focus on the midrange.

Cayin Introduces All-New N7 Pure 1-Bit Android 12 Digital Audio Player WIth Fully-Discrete Components

Cayin celebrates its 30th Anniversary with the release of the all-new N7 Portable Digital Audio Player. Cayin N7 is the brand’s first-ever, even the industry’s first even full-discrete fully balanced pure 1-Bit DSD digital audio player. It…

TRN Launches TA3: Brand New 2DD+1BA Hybrid IEMs

Whenever we see a hybrid driver configuration in an IEM our eyes beam up with the thought that wonderful sound that awaits for us with the set. Today, we have launched the all-new TRN TA3 which boasts excellent sound characteristics with i…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) TRN MT4: Good original sound fidelity. Mild and pleasing sound to the ear

The TRN MT4 has excellent transparency, high original fidelity, and a mild, pleasing sound to the ear.

(Linsoul) Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite 8BA In-Ear Monitor New Release at Linsoul Audio

The original Kiwi Ears Orchestra model was an immediate success in the industry, with numerous accolades from international critics. Today we would like to recommend their new Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite.

Moondrop Aria Elven Maiden, a limited edition Hatsune Miku model with beautiful sound and appearance

This time we will feature the "Moondrop Aria Elven Maiden," a dream item that is a collaboration between Moondrop, a popular brand of earphones made in China, and Hatsune Miku.

IMR BC 2023: Dual Dynamic Driver 2Pin 0.78mm HiFi Audiophile In-ear Earphone IEMs

IMR's newest in-ear monitor, the IMR BC 2023, has been released. Many of you are bass heads and IMR have wanted to create the ultimate audiophile bass head IEM for a while. The BC (bass cannon) is that very IEM! Utilizing the all-new 2023 …

SIMGOT EA2000: 1DD+1PR Structure Earphones

A newly developed 12mm dual magnetic circuit and dual chamber driver unit is used in the vibration version. This means that the magnetic flux density exceeds 1.9T, providing a more responsive full range of drivers and helps maintain the st…

(Hidizs) Join the Free Global Public Review of Hidizs MS5

Introducing the Hidizs MS5, also known as the Guardian of the Black Angel - A Work of Art in the World. Designed with a unique and bold aesthetic, the MS5 not only looks stunning but also delivers exceptional sound quality. With a combinat…

Moondrop Up: High-Purity 1064 Core 6N Single-Crystal Copper Headphone Upgrade Cable

Moondrop recently introduced a range of full-sized headphones with the announcements of two models, the Moondrop Void and the Moondrop Venus. Void is an entry-level single dynamic driver headphone while the Venus is a high-end planar headp…

SIMGOT EA500: 10mm Dual-Magnetic-Circuit & Dual-Cavity Structure Dynamic Earphones

The latest dynamic driver IEM, the SIMGOT EA500, has been released. The EA500 adopts a 10mm dual-magnetic-circuit and dual-cavity driver. Different from the two single magnetic circuit forms of "internal magnetic" or "external magnetic" co…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) TinHiFi C5: Mellow neutral sound with impressive mild midrange over deep, heavy bass

The TinHiFi C5 is the first hybrid model in the C series, but it has been carefully tuned with a neutral sound balance in mind, and you can feel TinHiFi's enthusiasm for this series. TinHiFi's excellent build quality is also on full displa…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite: Bountiful neutral sound that creates a sunny space filled with peaceful music

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite is IEMs that has been magically created by the brand to achieve a colorful, harmonic, and beautiful worldview. It has the sound of a maestro who makes you hear music with a more pictorial and vivid impression, rath…

HarmonicDyne Athena New Release at Linsoul Audio

In this spring season when everything is about to sprout, we have exciting news for you about innovative incoming audio products. After the successful launch of a series of highly acclaimed headphones including the Helios, Zeus and Poseido…

IMR ELAN+: Dynamic Driver + 2 Balanced Armature Hybird 2Pin 0.78mm HiFi Audiophile IEMs

The IMR ELAN+ is the latest high-end in-ear monitor from British audio brand IMR Audio.

TRI Star River Latest Dual Dynamic Driver IEMs

TRI is a recognized name in the HiFi audio industry. They are a sub-brand to KBEar and deal primarily in high-fidelity in-ear monitors. TRI has recently joined hands with the dual-dynamic gang with the release of their latest TRI Star Rive…

TRN MT4 Latest Dual Dynamic Driver IEMs

2023 has started with a range of new dual-dynamic driver IEMs. We just announced the release of the amazing TRI Star River, and here we have brought you another dual dynamic driver IEM, meet the all-new TRN MT4. TRN has always focused stra…

(Monitor Headphones Review) Austrian Audio Hi-X50: An ambitious product from an up-and-coming brand that delivers high-resolution, low-distortion studio-grade sound.

The Austrian Audio Hi-X50 delivers clear studio-grade sound with very high resolution and low distortion, and the overall sound balance is highly refined with good original fidelity and build quality.

Tin HiFi Introduces All-New "C5" IEMs with 10*10 Square Planar Driver & Customized Balanced Armature Driver

Tin HiFi has joined the bandwagon of Square Planar Drivers commonly known as SPD with their latest release, the Tin HiFi C5. The pair actually features a unique dual-driver hybrid configuration featuring a 10*10 Square Planar Driver and a …

(High-End IEM Review) Westone MACH 80: Westone's new flagship for high resolution and bright mid-range.

To reboot the consumer segment with the new MACH series, Westone has given the MACH 80 a different signature to the previous W-series flagship W80. Whether or not this has been successful, it is true that the sense of detail has been impro…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) Unique Melody Maven Pro: High resolution and depth of sound field. An item for the wealthy with a stunningly beautiful appearance that satisfies the desire to own.

The Unique Melody Maven Pro have a captivating design that pleases the eye with its beautifully crafted, jewellery-like appearance. Its sound emphasises a sense of depth, with a chic and elegant resonance that will leave you with a high-re…

HiBy Releases Three New Products: R2 II, R6 III, and CR06!!

Earlier known for their application HiBy Music, HiBy actually revealed themselves in 2017 when they released the R6 Audio Player. Today, The brand has probably got one of the largest collections of products that captures the entire portabl…

Moondrop Lan: 10mm Dual-Cavity Dynamic Driver

Popular brand Moondrop has released its latest in-ear monitor, the Moondrop Lan.

xDuoo Announces XP-2 Bal: Premium HD Balanced Bluetooth DAC & Headphone Amplifier

xDuoo has announced its brand-new high-resolution Bluetooth DAC and Headphone amplifier, the XP-2 Bal. As you might’ve guessed from its name, the XP-2Bal has a balanced interface for headphones and IEMs with a 4.4mm balanced output port. T…

TINHIFI C5: Planar & BA Drivers Hybrid HiFi In-Ear Earphones

The latest planar driver mounted IEM, TINHIFI C5, has been released.

(Linsoul) Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite is now available for reservation!!!

Kiwi Ears, which shocked the entry-level IEM market with the Cadenza late last year, is now bringing that shock to the mid-entry class in 2023 with the Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite, a modern revival of Kiwi Ears' legendary flagship model. It i…

Aune Flamingo: Latest Wireless Bluetooth USB DAC & Tube Headphone Amplifier

Tube amplifiers have a charm of their own. They create an impressive sound with a rich tone and lovely definition, especially for vocals in the output. Today, Aune has introduced its latest generation of Desktop USB DAC and Tube headphone …

Buy the xDuoo XP-2 BAL Bluetooth Balanced DAC/Amp on Apos

You can now buy the xDuoo XP-2 BAL Bluetooth Balanced DAC/Amp on Apos Audio for $169. This portable digital audio player has all you need to enjoy your library on the go or at your desk.

HiBy Zeta: Brand-New Flagship Tribrid IEMs with Nine-Drivers & Five-Way Frequency Crossover!!

Introducing the all-new Zeta, a multi-driver tribrid flagship pair of in-ear monitors from the house of HiBy. HiBy as we all know is a well-reputed brand of HiFi audio products. They have a huge catalog of offerings ranging from budget in-…