Today, we review the SMSL SU-9 Ultra, which is a new BT and AK4191 + AK4499EX equipped desktop DAC capable of up to DSD512 and LDAC. It is priced at $499.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or partnerships. We thank Shenzhen Audio and SMSL for their support. Click here to learn more about SMSL products that we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which […]

SMSL SU-9 Ultra Review

Today, we review the Drop + SMSL HO150X, which is a desktop linear headphone amplifier with a balanced circuit design and preamp capability. It is priced at $179. Disclaimer: This was sent to us as a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. We thank Drop for their support. To learn more about Drop products previously assessed on Headfonics you can click here. Please note, that this article follows our current scoring guidelines which you […]

Drop + SMSL HO150X Review

The following feature is a review of the SIVGA Nightingale, which is the company’s debut 14.5mm planar magnetic driver universal in-ear monitor. It is priced at $229 SRP. Disclaimer: This is a sample that was sent in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links or status. We thank SIVGA for their support. To learn more about SIVGA products previously featured on Headfonics you can click here. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you […]

SIVGA Nightingale Review

We review the HarmonicDyne Zeus Elite, which is a set of open-back dynamic driver headphones with a new 50mm long-stroke layered diaphragm. It is priced at $379.00. Disclaimer: This is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links or status. We thank Linsoul for this opportunity. To read more about HarmonicDyne products we have previously covered on Headfonics please click here. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read […]

HarmonicDyne Zeus Elite Review

Today, we review the SMSL H300, which is a balanced-design desktop headphone and a pre-out amplifier capable of up to 5w into a 32Ω load. It is priced at $295.99.  Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or partnerships. We thank Shenzhen Audio and SMSL for their support. Click here to learn more about SMSL products that we have previously featured on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you […]

SMSL H300 Review

Today, we review the Matrix Audio mini-i 4, which is a new ES9039Q2M-equipped DAC and Gigabit Ethernet-capable desktop audio streamer. It is priced at $649.99 Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank Shenzhen Audio and Matrix Audio for this opportunity. To learn more about streaming products previously highlighted on Headfonics you can click here. Note, that this feature follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read here. In […]

Matrix Audio mini-i 4 Review

We review the Hidizs MP145, which is a new ultra-large 14.5mm planar magnetic driver universal in-ear monitor with tuning filter technology. It is priced at $199 MSRP with an early bird Kickstarter price starting from $109, on 6th September, 9.30 am EST. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank Hidizs for their support. To read more about Hidizs products we have […]

Hidizs MP145 Review

Today, we review the FiiO K9, which is a new dual ES9068AS version of their flagship desktop DAC and THX-equipped headphone amplifier. It is priced at $499 SRP. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. We thank FiiO for their support. You can click here to learn more about the FiiO gear we have previously assessed on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows our […]

FiiO K9 Review

In this feature, we review the Topping PA7, which is a fully-balanced desktop power amplifier capable of delivering 210W x 2 into a 4Ω speaker load. It is priced at $449.00. Disclaimer: This sample unit was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. We thank the team at Shenzhen Audio and Topping for giving us their support. Click here to read more about Topping products that we have previously assessed on Headfonics.  Note, that this article follows our current scoring guidelines which […]

Topping PA7 Review

In this feature, we review the Hidizs MS3, which is a new hybrid triple-driver universal in-ear monitor featuring pneumatic tuning filter technology. It is currently priced at $119 with an SRP of $169. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. We thank Hidizs for their support. To read more about Hidizs products we have previously assessed on Headfonics click here. Please note, that this article follows […]

Hidizs MS3 Review