BQEYZ Summer Review (2) – Amazing Music
BQEYZ Summer are pleasantly musical, comfortable IEMs which – like many others – struggle to stand out from the multitude crowding the $100-$150 price bracket.
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Earphones
NiceHCK M5 Review – Ordinary Life
The NiceHCK M5 are technically good but both sonically and optically somewhat unimaginative earphones with 3 different tuning options that fail to stick out of the sea of competitors in any way.
DAC/AMP
Questyle M15 Review – Stellar By Starlight
The very versatile Questyle M15 dongle is as good as it gets in its category…
Headphones
Koss KPH7 Review – Kinder Surprise
It is…a headphone.
DAPs
Hidizs AP80 Pro-X Review – Back In the ESS R
The Hidizs AP80 Pro X is a versatile and competent <$200 dap...
Bluetooth
Gravastar Sirius Pro TWS Review – Wonderfully Industrial
With all the above in mind, looking at their asked price Gravastar Sirius Pro TWS are a wonderful piece of industrial design…
The #1Dongle Dilemma – Power Vs. Compatiblity
Not all dongles are equal – and not all are equally useful for the consumer. This note discusses the applicability of the different kinds for everybody’s unique needs.
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NiceHCK HB2 Review – Nice, As Per Namesake!
The NiceHCK HB2 is a bluetooth wireless adapter that has a modular MMCX/2 pin connector, this increases pairing options for detachable IEMs….
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1001 Critical Facts About Dongles (Source-Powered Portable DAC/Amps)
Lots of clarifications on dongles given in this article.
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KBEar Neon Review (2) – Neon Golden
If budget is a concern and you don’t wanna deal with the Etymotic fit, KBEar Neon is one of the few options in this price range if you’re after neutrality.
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Smabat M0 Review – Modding for the Tool Free
Smabat has released a second generation of earbuds designed for the tinkerers and modders but with a closed ecosystem…
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Vision Ears Elysium and Vision Ears VE8 Review (1) – Life Less Ordinary
Vision Ears are a company out of Cologne, Germany, that specializes in premium items, universal fit and custom fit…
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Apple Airpods Max Review – Mainstream Flagship
Lifestyle photo-shoot or actual real-world use?
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Azla SednaEarfit Xelastec Eartips Review – Vocals Enhancer
The Azla Xelastec are probably the best and most versatile eartips on the market – and unfortunately the most expensive…
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iSilencer+ And JitterBug FMJ Review/Comparison – Silence Of The Jitterbug
Both devices work as intended…
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Conexant (CX-Pro) CX31993 USB-C Amp/DAC Review – Do Androids Dream Of Electric Sheep?
This $13 dongle caught my eye after reading some effusive praise on the Head-fi forums.
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Beats Powerbeats Pro TWS Review – C’mon Feel the Noize
The Powerbeats present a thick-textured, slightly bright very V-shaped sound with an impressively wide, 3-D soundstage.
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AudioQuest DragonFly Red USB DAC + Preamp + Headphone Amp Review – Still Lord Of The Flies?
Two main questions arise and will be addressed in this review. First, how do the DragonFlys Red and Cobalt compare? Second, is the 2016 DragonFly Red still current or have the competitors overtaken Gordon Rankin’s innovation?
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