Aldous – Headfonics https://headfonics.com Independent Portable and Desktop Audio Reviews Wed, 17 May 2023 07:26:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://headfonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Aldous – Headfonics https://headfonics.com 32 32 HarmonicDyne Athena Review https://headfonics.com/harmonicdyne-athena-review/ https://headfonics.com/harmonicdyne-athena-review/#respond Wed, 17 May 2023 07:26:46 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=63806 In this feature, we review the HarmonicDyne Athena which is a studio-grade 50mm metal-ceramic composite dynamic driver headphone. It is priced at $179.00.  Disclaimer: This is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links or status. We thank Linsoul for this opportunity. To read more about HarmonicDyne products we have previously covered on Headfonics please click here. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read up […]

HarmonicDyne Athena Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/harmonicdyne-athena-review/feed/ 0 Hidizs MS5 Review https://headfonics.com/hidizs-ms5-review/ https://headfonics.com/hidizs-ms5-review/#comments Fri, 21 Apr 2023 10:31:02 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=63451 Today, we review the Hidizs MS5, which is a new hybrid single dynamic and 4-balanced armature driver universal IEM with unique tuning filters. It has a presale price of $379 until May 5th, 2023 with a regular price of $499. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank Hidizs for this opportunity. To read more about Hidizs products we have previously covered on Headfonics click here. […]

Hidizs MS5 Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/hidizs-ms5-review/feed/ 2 Thieaudio Ghost Review https://headfonics.com/thieaudio-ghost-review/ https://headfonics.com/thieaudio-ghost-review/#respond Fri, 07 Apr 2023 10:07:13 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=63135 In this feature, we review the Thieaudio Ghost, which is an affordable open-back 40mm sapphire diaphragm dynamic driver headphone. It is priced at $129.  Disclaimer: This is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links or status. We thank Linsoul for this opportunity. To read more about Thieaudio products we have previously covered on Headfonics please click here. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read […]

Thieaudio Ghost Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/thieaudio-ghost-review/feed/ 0 iFi Audio NEO Stream Review https://headfonics.com/ifi-audio-neo-stream-review/ https://headfonics.com/ifi-audio-neo-stream-review/#comments Sat, 25 Mar 2023 11:30:24 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=62908 In this feature, we review the iFi Audio NEO Stream, which is a network audio streamer and integrated balanced desktop bitperfect DAC. It is priced at $1299. Disclaimer: We received this sample in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links. Thank you for the opportunity, iFi Audio. More information about iFi Audio products that we have previously covered on Headfonics can be found by clicking here. Please keep in mind that this […]

iFi Audio NEO Stream Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/ifi-audio-neo-stream-review/feed/ 3 EarMen ST-Amp Review https://headfonics.com/earmen-st-amp-review/ https://headfonics.com/earmen-st-amp-review/#respond Wed, 15 Mar 2023 10:39:48 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=62769 In this feature, we review the EarMen ST-Amp, which is a balanced desktop integrated DAC and a 1.85W capable headphone amplifier. It is priced at $599. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank EarMen for their support.  You can click here to learn more about EarMen products previously covered on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines, which you can read […]

EarMen ST-Amp Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/earmen-st-amp-review/feed/ 0 SMSL DO200 MKII Review https://headfonics.com/smsl-do200-mkii-review/ https://headfonics.com/smsl-do200-mkii-review/#respond Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:07:49 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=62589 In this review, we test the SMSL DO200 MKII which is a dual ES9068AS balanced desktop DAC with DSD512, Bluetooth LDAC, and MQA support. It is priced at $469. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or partnerships. We thank Aoshida Audio and SMSL for their support. Click here to learn more about SMSL products that we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note, that this 2-page article follows our latest scoring guidelines which […]

SMSL DO200 MKII Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/smsl-do200-mkii-review/feed/ 0 SMSL SU-9 Pro Review https://headfonics.com/smsl-su-9-pro-review/ https://headfonics.com/smsl-su-9-pro-review/#respond Sat, 28 Jan 2023 10:16:27 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=61805 Our feature today is a review of the SMSL SU-9 Pro, a balanced-designed desktop DAC with BT5.0 LDAC, MQA, and DSD512 decoding capability. It is priced at $499.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or partnerships. We thank Shenzhen Audio and SMSL for their support. Click here to learn more about SMSL products that we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can […]

SMSL SU-9 Pro Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/smsl-su-9-pro-review/feed/ 0 RAPTGO Leaf D01 Review https://headfonics.com/raptgo-leaf-d01-review/ https://headfonics.com/raptgo-leaf-d01-review/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 10:28:40 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=61527 Today, we review the RAPTGO Leaf D01, which is an affordable self-developed 10mm dual cavity dynamic driver universal in-ear monitor. It is priced at $129. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank Linsoul for this opportunity. Click here to read more about Linsoul gear that we have previously covered on Headfonics.  Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read here. There […]

RAPTGO Leaf D01 Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/raptgo-leaf-d01-review/feed/ 0 Thieaudio Elixir Review https://headfonics.com/thieaudio-elixir-review/ https://headfonics.com/thieaudio-elixir-review/#respond Sat, 07 Jan 2023 10:20:40 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=61129 In this feature, we review the Thieaudio Elixir which is a new single ‘3-Dimensional Velocity Transducer’ or dynamic driver universal in-ear monitor. It is priced at $209. Disclaimer: This is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links or status. We thank Linsoul for this opportunity. To read more about Thieaudio products we have previously covered on Headfonics please click here. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which […]

Thieaudio Elixir Review

]]> https://headfonics.com/thieaudio-elixir-review/feed/ 0 EarMen Staccato Review https://headfonics.com/earmen-staccato-review/ https://headfonics.com/earmen-staccato-review/#respond Sat, 24 Dec 2022 11:19:13 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=61021 In this feature, we review the EarMen Staccato which is an ultra-low jitter modular LAN, Bluetooth, and internet desktop streamer. It is priced at $999. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank EarMen for their support.  You can click here to learn more about EarMen products previously featured on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines, which you can read in more […]

EarMen Staccato Review

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