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In this world of mass-produced bland perfection, can one man bring old-world British charm to the headphone industry? Hyland Headphones is a newcomer to the hand-crafted, boutique headphone scene. The…
Review: Kinera TYR – Entry-Level Revisit
With higher demand in entry-level models, Kinera Audio released the TYR to strengthen their series and ensure the lineup is always satisfying the needs of the community. Introduction Over the…
Review: Shozy Form 1.4 – Shozy’s Newly Transformed IEM Gem Comes as Great Comfort
Is the Form 1.4, a 10-driver hybrid IEM, enough of an upgrade over the previous model 1.1 to justify the price increase? The Form 1.4 is the newest IEM from…
Review: Elysian Acoustic Labs Annihilator/DIO – The Shock of the Lightning
The hometown hero makes good. Coming in a mess but going out in style, Elysian’s flagship is an award-winning, boundary-breaking, technology-packing triple hybrid that serves notice that they have arrived.…
Review: HarmonicDyne Helios | Enough Substance to Match all that Style?
Featuring German-made composite drivers, carved walnut cups, laser engraved stainless steel grills, and aluminum gimbals, Chi-Fi goes upscale to combine elegance and audio. I’ve got a riddle for you. What…
Comparison Review: NiceHCK NX7 vs NiceHCK NX7 PRO
After collecting feedback, opinions, and criticisms from the audiophile community, NiceHCK revised the NX7 and launched a “PRO” version to fulfill your needs. Introduction NiceHCK was founded in Shenzhen, China,…
Review: Etymotic ER2SE – Neutrality Embodied
The new ER2SE from Etymotic is the best performing IEM in the sub-USD$150 price range. Can anyone deny that we’re in a flavor-of-the-month driven market? Every year, at least…
Review: Dunu DK-2001 – The Topaz
In the final part of 2019, DUNU DK-2001 successfully replaced the DN series with the latest technologies of 2020 standards, bringing to it numerous key improvements. Introduction Since 1994, DUNU…
Review: JVC HA-FW01 – Would you, wood you, if you could?
Japanese wooden luxury IEMs finally reach North America – featuring deluxe materials and impeccable construction: they’re like sticking a Bentley in your ears. Starting in 2008, the Victor Company of…
Review: Shanling ME200 – A Refuge Against Hype
While some IEM manufacturers try to reinvent the wheel with every release, Shanling has gone back to the basics with the ME200. The result is an earphone with a supremely…
Review: MoonDrop Starfield IEMs | More than just a heavenly body.
Hopping aboard the Carbon Nanotube train, MoonDrop looks to bring their beautiful vision of affordable Harman Curve IEMs to the masses with the divine Starfield. MoonDrop Technology Co., Ltd. is…
Review: Moondrop Starfield – Set the Void Alight
An entry-level earphone with its head in the stars, the Starfield is a value proposition by Moondrop, a company that seems to do no wrong (just yet). It’s time to…
Review: Tanchjim Oxygen – Of Growth and Geniality
We present an earphone with a peer-reviewed sound signature that should by right, please everyone. With the age of research comes the Harman tuning, and the Tanchjim Oxygen is one…
Review: Stealth Sonics U9 JDM | Methods and Melodies
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: AKG K371 – King of Budget Closed-Backs
We have a new king of budget closed-back headphones The AKG K371 was released 2 months ago along with another AKG model, the K361. Both serve the same purpose: Efficient…
