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Although a Japan-only release, something this good should not be hidden for long. Marvel at the 9-driver co-flagship hybrid made by Stealth Sonics, a Singaporean company with a rich background…
Review: Shanling UP2 – A Bolt from the Blue
Mobile phones make you choose between Type-C, Lightning or the fast-fading 3.5mm jack to enjoy your music. Why not be free? Take a dive into wireless with the UP2, a…
Review: FiiO FH7 – The Awe Of Attraction
Through the years, we watched as fledgling company FiiO grow from seed to sprout to splendour. Today we look at their finest earphones, the FH7, another touchstone in their meteoric…
Review: DDHiFi Portable HiFi Carrying Case C-2019 – Vogue Sensational
It’s International Fashion Week at Headphonesty (ok it’s not), and today we check out a one-of-a-kind carrying case that allows you to bring around your portable gear in glamorous and…
Review: Vision Ears VE8 – The Glass Cage of Emotion
A modern classic, Vision Ears’ VE8 has it all. German craftsmanship, a complete accessory set, an instantly likable sound signature, along with impressive technical ability to match. This is a…
Review: Fearless Audio S6Rui – Anthem For The Disenchanted
A new challenger appears, and he’s a brave one. Step into the ring with the Fearless Audio S6Rui, a six-driver earphone with an accomplished mainstream tuning, hoping to capture your…
Review: Custom Art FIBAE Black – Into The Rapturous Night
The FIBAE Black is a custom earphone powered by a single balanced armature pushed to its very limits. Polish boutique company Custom Art shows the way to a beautiful, enchanting…
Review: Advanced AcousticWerkes Canary – Mantle of the Skybound
A new species of hybrid in-ear monitors (IEMs) has arrived, providing new ways to part with your hard-earned dollars. The Canary is the latest flagship and top bird in AAW’s…
Review: Tin HiFi P1 – Traversing Brave New Frontiers
A budget in-ear monitor (IEM) from China is nothing new. But how about a budget Chinese IEM with a planar magnetic driver inside? It’s the real thing with no gimmicks,…
Review: 64 Audio tia Fourté – Ignite, Excite, Delight!
The journey to the summit of portable audio is fraught with hazards and bad decisions. But once in a while, something comes along that demands your undivided attention, daring you…
Review: FiiO FA7 – Flourish and Fanfare
FiiO keeps moving on up. The new 4-driver FA7 is not only their most comfortable earphone to date, it also showcases their utmost skill in tuning and manages to sound…
Review: Lime Ears Model X – The Gift of Duality
When you’re tired of the same old, same old; sometimes a switch is all you need. The Model X houses two changeable signatures so you’ll never be bored with the…
Review: Effect Audio Leonidas II – Majesty in its Veins
All hail the king of Sparta (again), a refresh of the flagship-grade upgrade cable from Effect Audio featuring palladium-plated silver. Effect Audio is a company constantly turning convention on its…
Review: InEarz Audio Zen 4 – Doctrine of the Docile and Dreamy
Slip into audio bliss with the Zen 4, a quad-balanced armature earphone from InEarz that has a tuneful and easygoing signature. There is a certain nobility in working behind the…
Review: Unknown Customs Quad 2.0 – Dance of the Invisibles
Discover first love with the Quad 2.0, a wallet-friendly, ear-friendly custom earphone from Malaysia, that promises stellar build quality and a bassy, fun sound to rock your socks off. Since…
