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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(News) Shanling Introduces M9 Plus: Brand New Flagship Android Audio Player with Quad AK4499EX DACs

Back in 2021, Shanling introduced its flagship Android music player, the Shanling M9. It was a limited-run product due to the limited availability of AKM flagship chips at that time. It was limited to only 500 units worldwide, and not to a…

(High-end Headphones Review) MEZE Audio EMPYREAN: Excellent range and sound image consistency created by planar drive system

The MEZE Audio EMPYREAN is a high-end headphone capable of delivering a sound with excellent range and sound image consistency that is very planer-driven.

PENON IMPACT: TOTL Flagship 4EST + 10BA Hybrid Audiophile 2Pin 0.78mm In-ear Monitor

The flagship grade IEMs "PENON IMPACT" has been released.

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…

(News) Gustard Announces R26 Flagship Fully Discrete R-2R Desktop DAC

Gustard has entered into the Discrete R2R game with its latest R26, a high-end Discrete R2R Desktop DAC. Featuring a precisely designed R-2R resistor ladder array, the R26 packs a wonderful performance with native 1 Bit DAC architecture. I…

(News) Softears Unveils Brand New Turii Titanium Single Dynamic Driver IEMs

There are plenty of new upgrades that we get with the Softears Turii Titanium starting with their shell material. The OF Turii had minimalistic-looking black ear shells, but the special edition has got high-quality Titanium alloy shells. S…

(Monitor IEM Review) ULTRASONE Saphire: Earphones with speaker-like forward localization staging and vocal-centric midrange for careful listening. Electrostatic tweeters provide a quiet yet delicate sound.

The ULTRASONE Saphire has a classy sound that is typical of ULTRASONE, with a forward localized sound field that allows the music to be heard carefully, with a sense of quietness and delicacy. It is bright and vocals can be heard clearly, …

【High-End Headphones Review】ULTRASONE Edition 15: Headphones that realize a rich space where the music resonates with a sense of density and power in a wide sound field

This time we will focus on ULTRASONE Edition 15. ULTRASONE is a German audio maker founded in December 1990, and features a unique surround sound simulation technology called S-Logic. Unlike conventional headphones, where sound directly re…

【High-End Headphones impressions】ULTRASONE Edition 8 EX: Highly clear and transparent, with a very beautiful melodious sound that is sweet and glossy

If you like the sensual, sweet and moist sound, you can't miss this headphone. Pop, rock, dance, jazz. If you want to enjoy the dreamy music of the dawnless spring full of flower scent, this headphone is one of the best companion. Let's en…