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I am aware that this product is a frustrating jumble of letters and numbers that is quite impossible for casual fans to remember. But do hear me out, for BGVP…
Review: Metal Magic Research GáeBolg – Of Brilliance and Bloodlust
A design for life and a quest for perfection, Metal Magic Research’s GáeBolg screams “one-of-a-kind” in every facet and fiber of its being. Times are tough. You can pretty much…
Review: Lime Ears Aether R – The Atlantean Circumstance
How do you follow up a hit? Do you provide more of the same, or head in a different direction? Lime Ears’ update to the much-loved flagship Aether, suggests doing…
Review: Cozoy Takt-C – Intravenous Intellect
If the cellphone isn’t giving you the eargasm you deserve, show him who’s boss by introducing a dongle to your audio setup. Cozoy’s no-nonsense Takt-C provides premium sound in a…
Review: FiiO FA9 – The Canticle of Charisma
What, another flagship? In audio, to quote from Talladega Nights, “If you ain’t first, you’re last.” FiiO hopes to lead the pack with their brand-new IEMs, promising to be more…
Review: Tin HiFi T2 Plus – Adorned in Adoration
A sense of déjà vu ensues as Tin HiFi delivers the definitive update to their classic T2. Read on to see if the brand new T2 Plus has the makings…
Review: Eletech Cables Socrates – The Love of Wisdom
For the uninitiated, Socrates was a renowned philosopher who challenged the status quo and implored his followers to always seek the truth. Find out why the latest high-end cable from…
Review: Moondrop SSR – The Sunbeam Serenade
Moondrop’s latest has a fantastical and grandiose name, but at a very affordable price. Featuring a flat, diffuse-field neutral tuning, could this be the baby Etymotic you’ve been waiting for?…
Review: Brise Audio STR7-SE – The Irresistible Impasse
From the land of the rising sun, Brise Audio does what could be equated as magic in their line of upgrade cables. Made with only strands of copper and no…
Review: Hidition Violet – Hark, The Vivacious Vixen!
Renowned South Korean custom earphone specialist, Hidition, has been around a long time, with their scarcity and elusiveness adding to the mystique. We see if their pièce de résistance, the…
Review: TRN VX – The Emerald Blade
The driver wars have not died down on the budget side of things. Witness as TRN stuffs as many drivers as they can into a compact earpiece, while keeping prices…
Review: Cayin YB04 – Soothing the Serrated Soul
We go old-school cool with one of Hi-Fi’s traditional brands, Cayin. Performing on a new stage, the YB04 is their first-ever earphone, a four-driver with a captivating and enchanting tuning.…
Review: Radsone EarStudio HUD100 – Bijou Resplendence
If you’ve ever wanted to get serious audiophile gear without letting your significant other know, do take a look at the Radsone EarStudio HUD100, a tiny, easy-to-hide but powerful USB…
Review: Eletech Cables Prudence – The Elegance of Eclecticism
A newcomer, only not. Eletech Cables is the brainchild of industry veteran Eric Chong. Watch, or rather hear, their silver-plated copper cable Prudence pave its way towards cable innovation. You…
Review: Monolith by Monoprice M300 – The Manuscript of Mimicry
“Budget” and “planar magnetic driver” usually do not go together. But yet, here we are. Today we sample an affordably-priced planar earphone from Monoprice, along with a big, healthy dose…