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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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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…

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…

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 …

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-…

Moondrop Introduces LAN: Brand New Affordable IEM With 10mm Dual-Cavity Beryllium-Coated Dynamic Driver

Moondrop has introduced a brand new single dynamic driver in the budget category, meet the all-new Moondrop LAN. After years of expertise in designing single and multi-driver IEMs, Moondrop has implemented the techniques used in HiFi IEMs …

KZ Ling Long: 1 DD Open-back HiFi In-Ear Earphones

KZ has released the KZ Ling Long, a drum-type in-ear monitor.

HarmonicDyne Athena: Studio-Grade 50mm Metal-Ceramic Composite Dynamic Driver Headphone

HarmonicDyne has released its latest studio-grade headphones, the HarmonicDyne Athena.

Buy the xDuoo TA-26s Tube Amplifier at Apos Audio

You can now buy the xDuoo TA-26s at Apos Audio. This is the second generation version of the 500mW tube amplifier. This version features all of the features of the original plus a 4.4mm balanced headphone output to help you experience clas…

KZ AZ15: Upgraded Bluetooth 5.2 Wireless Ear-Hook

KZ has released its latest earhook-type true wireless re-cable, the KZ AZ15.

TRI Star River: Dual Dynamic Drivers 2Pin Wired Earphone with Tuning Switch

TRI Star River, a low-cost in-ear monitor with tuning switch, is now available.

LETSHUOER X Gizaudio Galileo: Brand new Dual-Driver Hybrid IEMs

LETSHUOER has recently been very active in the consumer audio industry, with massive releases such as S12, S12 Pro, and EJ07M IEMs finding enormous success across the market. Beyond those models, Letshuoer has also dived into producing hig…

HiBy R2 GEN II: HiRes Lossless Digital Music Player

The HiBy R2 Gen II is the newest addition to the entry-level digital audio player lineup.

HiBy R6 GEN III: High Performance Dual ES9038Q2M DAC Portable Digital Audio Player

The Hiby R6 Gen III, a leading mid-range digital audio player, has been released.

xDuoo Announces TA26S Tube Headphone Amplifier With 4.4mm Balanced Headphone Connection

xDuoo has announced a successor to the classic TA26 tube headphone amplifier with the release of the all-new TA26S. The primary upgrade that we have got with the new TA26S is the addition of a new 4.4mm balanced headphone output alongside …

Topping HS02: Brand New High-Speed USB 2.0 Isolator For Desktop Audio Chain

Topping has announced its latest USB isolator, the Topping HS02. HS02 is the second-generation of USB noise isolator coming as a direct upgrade to the classic HS01. It now supports USB 2.0 high-speed transmission that allows smooth signal …

Buy the TOPPING HS02 Audio Isolator on Apos Audio

There’s nothing quite as annoying as ground loop noise sabotaging an otherwise perfect system. You could spend hours troubleshooting the source, or you could spend no time at all by getting TOPPING’s HS02 audio isolator. With inputs for US…

BGVP DM9: Latest Flagship With Nine-Driver Hybrid Configuration(4EST+4BA+1DD)

BGVP has been a known name in the HiFi audio industry for years. Over the years, BGVP has garnered its capabilities as a big manufacturer of budget and premium in-ear monitors. Today, BGVP has released its latest flagship pair of in-ear mo…

AG released "BASS2" bass-heavy true wireless earphones

ag will add a new lineup of "BASS," a series of true wireless earphones focused on heavy bass. As the first product, the "ag BASS2" model will be released, offering authentic bass at a reasonable price of less than $100.

Celest Ruyi: High-Quality OFC IEM Upgrade Cable With Detachable Omni-Directional Boom Microphone

Celest, a sister brand to Kinera has launched a brand new upgrade cable for IEMs, presenting the all-new Celest Ruyi. It’s a high-quality OFC wire upgrade cable that features a detachable Boom microphone. Ruyi has its roots deep in the cla…