DAPs
FiiO’s M33 R2R enters the ~$600 DAP segment with a discrete ladder DAC and high expectations—but key specs and Bluetooth support remain unanswered.
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DAPs
Astell&Kern SP4000T Tube DAP and Clarus IEMs Head to High End Vienna 2026 as Wired Audio Fights Back
Astell&Kern brings the SP4000T tube DAP and Clarus IEMs to High End Vienna 2026. Is portable analog audio entering a new phase?
New Products
HEDDphone TWO GT adds warmer AMT tuning and lower distortion for $2,199, but can your neck make peace with 550g of Berlin engineering?
New Products
Is the $499 Baum Ellipse the right wired headphone for studio users and critical listeners who want closed-back isolation, flexible connectivity, and long-term serviceability?
Reviews
Can HiFiMAN’s HE1000 WiFi deliver true high-end planar sound without the cable, or do setup headaches and weak battery life hold it back?
Reviews
Does Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless deliver enough with Dolby Atmos, aptX Lossless, stronger ANC, and a replaceable battery at $399?
IEMs
Does Fidelity Collective’s acquisition of Westone Audio and Etymotic signal a major shift in the wired IEM market?
New Products
ASUS ROG Kithara is a wired open-back planar gaming headset developed with HiFiMAN, prioritizing audiophile sound, wide soundstage, and precision over wireless convenience.
New Products
Audeze’s Maxwell 2 raises the bar for gaming headsets, featuring SLAM technology with improved sound, comfort, and a new control app.
New Products
Cleer’s ARC 4 and ARC 4+ debut as the first THX-certified open-ear wireless earbuds, refining fit, sound quality, and spatial audio ahead of CES...
IEMs
AZLA expands its lineup with TRINITY wired earphones and new MAX and XELASTEC 2 eartips, offering better fit, comfort, and value for Galaxy Buds...
Articles
Shopping for wireless noise cancelling over-ear headphones in 2025? Here are our picks for the best you can buy on any budget.
Articles
Check out our favorite wired over-ear open-back and closed-back headphones for audiophiles and studio professionals at various price points.
Articles
Our favorite wireless noise cancelling earbuds of 2025 include Bose, Sony, Technics and Bowers & Wilkins.
Articles
Our favorite true wireless earbuds of 2024 include two noise cancelling earphones from Bose and Sennheiser at different prices points.
Articles
Shanling’s M3 Plus, iBasso’s DX340, and Astell&Kern’s SP4000 show why DAPs still matter: better power, better sound, and a distraction-free experience no smartphone with...
Articles
The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000T was the only portable DAP that impressed us in 2024, but it will cost you $2,999 USD.
Reviews
In-depth review of the Bowers & Wilkins true wireless noise cancelling earbuds covers everything you need to know.
DAPs
Review: Shanling M3 Plus DAP — Because Not Every Audiophile Needs a $3,000 Brick to Find Sonic Bliss
Shanling's M3 Plus portable DAP delivers a sleek design, warm sound, Android 13, and balanced output for under $500.
Articles
Our picks for the best IEMs of 2025 include Beyerdynamic, Melody Wings, Campfire, 64 Audio, HiSenior and UE Pro.
Articles
In 2024, the best universal fit in-ear monitors (IEMs) at various price points are from Final, Campfire Audio and Noble Audio.
New Products
Final's UX1000 budget wireless ANC headphones are only $65, while the step-up UX5000 add aptX Adaptive and LDAC for $250.
Over-Ear Headphones
Audio-Technica's ATH-ADX7000 deliver stunning dynamics, vast staging and refined tuning at $3,499 with some drawbacks.
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