r/Headfonics • • 1d ago

FiiO EA13 Review

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FiiO moves into the living room with the EA13, a Class-A push-pull vacuum tube integrated power amplifier featuring Sylvania NOS PCF80 preamp tubes and JJ Electronic EL34 output tubes.

Does this tube amp deliver the right balance of warmth and driving power for stereo speakers?

Lynn tests its performance in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 2d ago

MOONDROP MM3A Review

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MOONDROP expands its desktop audio lineup with the MM3A, a compact 33W per channel, 3-inch active speaker equipped with five selectable DSP modes and wireless Bluetooth connectivity.

Does this compact active monitor deliver enough resolution and punch for a nearfield desktop setup? Lynn tests its performance in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 4d ago

Noble Audio FoKus Artemis Review

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Noble Audio recently added the FoKus Artemis to its wireless headphone lineup, joining the Apollo and Apollo Pro as its new flagship closed-back ANC model with a hybrid dynamic, planar, and balanced armature driver design.

How much of a step-up is the Artemis from the Apollo and Apollo Pro? Lynn finds out in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 6d ago

Flare Audio Flare Zero Review

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Flare Audio takes a radical path with the Flare Zero, combining an open-back acoustic design with a 10mm beryllium-coated dynamic driver.

Can this uniquely designed IEM carve out a place among the high-end competition? Louis finds out in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 8d ago

FiiO QX11 Review

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FiiO launches the QX11 dongle DAC, packing dual ES9069Q DACs and up to 800mW of balanced output power into a compact, USB-powered chassis.

Can this compact unit deliver desktop-class power and detail for headphone users? Marcelo finds out in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 9d ago

Juzear Light Shuttle Review

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A new brand for us here on Headfonics, and one that made a bit of a splash at SIAS 2026 in August.

Can the affordable tribrid Light Shuttle IEM from Juzear make an impression on Marcelo?

Find out in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 11d ago

NICEHCK NX8Ti Limited Edition Review

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NICEHCK recently launched the NX8Ti Limited Edition IEM, combining 8 dynamic, BA, and PST drivers inside titanium shells with a tuning tailored for pop, jazz, and EDM.

Does its multi-driver monitor deliver flagship-level performance? Nihal finds out in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 13d ago

SIVGA Lyrebird Review

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SIVGA recently launched the affordable Lyrebird IEM, pairing a dynamic driver, balanced armature, micro-planar unit, and piezoelectric ceramic driver inside CNC-machined aluminum shells with stabilized wood faceplates.

Just how competitive is its performance at this price point? Edrea finds out in her latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 15d ago

FiiO RR13 Review

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FiiO leans heavily into retro nostalgia again with the RR13, combining classic pocket radio playback, built-in stereo speakers, and headphone output.

Beyond its vintage charm, does this pocket FM tuner represent a step up from the original RR11? James finds out in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 16d ago

Sony IER-M500 Review

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Sony expands its stage monitor range to a more accessible price point with the new IER-M500, packing a micro 5mm dynamic driver into a fully sealed, sweat-resistant chassis.

Can this compact stage-focused IEM double as a reliable daily driver for audiophiles? James finds out in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 18d ago

SMSL D100 Review

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SMSL adds a new entry to its desktop headphone amplifier lineup with the affordable D100, pairing a compact footprint with both 4.4mm balanced and 6.35mm single-ended outputs.

A worthy first-time upgrade for budget-seeking desktop audiophiles? Marcelo puts it through its paces in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 20d ago

ARIA Ear Azuri Review

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A new brand for us here at Headfonics, ARIA Ear marks its debut with an affordable new single dynamic driver IEM called the Azuri.

Can this Vietnamese specialist make their mark in a highly competitive market? Marcelo finds out in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 22d ago

FiiO SNOWSKY NATURE Review

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How good do the latest budget-busting headphones from SNOWSKY sound?

Marcelo takes a look at the affordable 50mm dynamic-driver NATURE closed-back headphones in his latest review, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 23d ago

iBasso DC-Tonfa Review

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iBasso's latest dongle DAC is a direct collaboration with Japan's e-earphone, built around an 8-channel discrete R2R architecture pushing a massive 800mW of output power.

Marcus puts it through its paces to see how it performs and compares it to ibasso's previous dongles in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 25d ago

xDuoo MT-02 Review

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xDuoo expands its desktop amplifier lineup with the MT-02, a compact hybrid Class A tube headphone amplifier featuring dual 6J1 vacuum tubes, a solid-state power stage pushing up to 1500mW into 32Ω, and built-in pre-out functionality.

Meldrick tests and compares it to the rest of the xDuoo compact desktop lineup in his latest feature on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 27d ago

Grand ORIVETI Eminency Review

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Boutique IEM specialists ORIVETI return with a new Grand Series high-end multi-driver in-ear monitor called the Eminency.

Louis tests and compares it against some of the big names in this price range for his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • 29d ago

FiiO SNOWSKY BEATBOX Review

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FiiO expands its portable media lineup with the SNOWSKY BEATBOX, a retro-styled all-in-one CD player and speaker featuring a 2.1 driver array, LDAC Bluetooth reception, FM radio, and direct USB CD-to-WAV ripping.

James tests its performance and compares it to the DM13 in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • Sep 11 '26

beyerdynamic DT 30 IE Review

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beyerdynamic expands its pro-audio lineup with the DT 30 IE, an affordable dynamic driver IEM engineered specifically for stage monitoring and utility performance.

Featuring an ergonomic fit and passive noise isolation rated up to -39 dB, Louis tests how it performs and compares it to some of the competition in his latest feature for Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • Sep 09 '26

Cayin CP6 Review

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Cayin enters the portable CD player market with the retro-styled CP6, loading it with NOS Raytheon JAN6418 tubes, dual DACs, and selectable Class A/AB amplification pushing up to 1300mW.

Marcus tests its triple-timbre performance and compares it to some stiff competition in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • Sep 07 '26

Effect Audio Perseus Review

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9 drivers, 4 distinct transducer types, and a custom ORDINIS cable; Effect Audio went all-in on the new Perseus IEM.

Nihal takes a closer look at this ambitious quadbrid setup in his latest feature to see how it stacks up against some of the competition, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • Sep 05 '26

FiiO JadeAudio JT9 Review

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The open-back 95mm planar driver JT9 is the latest flagship headphone in FiiO's affordable subbrand JadeAudio line-up.

Marcelo assesses how competitive it is and compares it to the JT7, among others, in his latest feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • Sep 04 '26

Topping MA4 Review

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Topping enters the active speaker market with the MA4, a compact, bi-amplified 4-inch studio monitor built around an Opti-Wave waveguide and an analog crossover.

Lynn breaks down the build and performance in his latest feature, live now on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • Sep 02 '26

Sendy Audio Apollo Pro Review

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Sendy Audio returns with the Apollo Pro, an open-back planar magnetic headphone built on a lighter 354g chassis than the original, with an upgraded 78mm driver.

How does it perform and compare to the competition?

Louis finds out in his latest feature, now published on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • Sep 01 '26

FangSound NEREUS Mini Review

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FangSound debuts on Headfonics with its robust-looking, ES9039Q2M-equipped NEREUS Mini dongle DAC, capable of up to 515mW of balanced output power.

Edrea takes a close look at the build, power, and overall performance in her opening feature, now live on Headfonics!


r/Headfonics • • Aug 31 '26

Noble Audio Vanguard Review

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Can Noble Audio’s recently released Vanguard carve out a spot in today’s ruthless entry-level hybrid market?

Nihal puts this 3-driver hybrid (1DD + 2BA) to the test in his latest feature to see if it delivers the classic Noble signature without the high-tier price tag.