$501-1000 – Headfonics https://headfonics.com Independent Portable and Desktop Audio Reviews Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:06:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://headfonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png $501-1000 – Headfonics https://headfonics.com 32 32 SMSL RAWPro-DAC1 Review https://headfonics.com/smsl-rawpro-dac1-review/ https://headfonics.com/smsl-rawpro-dac1-review/#respond Sat, 15 Mar 2025 13:04:53 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75528

In today’s feature, Lynn reviews the SMSL RAWPro-DAC1, a PCM 32bit/768kHz capable ES9039MSPRO desktop DAC with wireless LDAC Bluetooth 5.1 decoding. It is priced at $699.99 Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or partnerships. I thank Shenzhen Audio and  SMSL for their support. Click here to learn more about SMSL products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can find in more detail here. Fresh off […]

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FiiO K17 Review https://headfonics.com/fiio-k17-review/ https://headfonics.com/fiio-k17-review/#comments Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:33:31 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75476

Today, James reviews the FiiO K17, a new retro-inspired desktop dual DAC and balanced 4000mW capable headphone amplifier with Bluetooth support. It is priced at $899. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank FiiO for their support. You can click here to learn more about the FiiO audio products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This post follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can read in more detail here. […]

FiiO K17 Review

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DITA Audio Mecha Review https://headfonics.com/dita-audio-mecha-review/ https://headfonics.com/dita-audio-mecha-review/#respond Mon, 03 Mar 2025 12:09:36 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75307

In this feature, Nihal reviews the DITA Audio Mecha, a 10mm Lithium-Magnesium or LiMa-Carbide dynamic driver in-ear monitor priced at $899. Disclaimer: This sample unit was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank the team at Dita Audio for their support. Click here to read more about DITA Audio products we previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can read in more detail […]

DITA Audio Mecha Review

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Dan Clark Audio NOIRE X Review https://headfonics.com/dan-clark-audio-noire-x-review/ https://headfonics.com/dan-clark-audio-noire-x-review/#respond Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74892

Today, Marcus reviews the Dan Clark Audio NOIRE X, a next-generation set of AEON series closed-back planar magnetic driver headphones with AMTS. They are priced at $999. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Dan Clark Audio for their support.  Click here to read more about Dan Clark Audio products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our latest scoring guidelines, which […]

Dan Clark Audio NOIRE X Review

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HiBy R6Pro MAX Review https://headfonics.com/hiby-r6pro-max-review/ https://headfonics.com/hiby-r6pro-max-review/#respond Fri, 14 Feb 2025 11:12:30 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74957

Today, James reviews the HiBy R6Pro MAX, a dual ES9039MS Pro and Android 12 digital audio player with up to 697mW of balanced output power. It is priced at $999. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank HiBy for their support. You can click here to read more about the HiBy products we have previously featured on our website. This article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can […]

HiBy R6Pro MAX Review

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FiiO S15 Review https://headfonics.com/fiio-s15-review/ https://headfonics.com/fiio-s15-review/#comments Sat, 25 Jan 2025 09:34:28 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74496

Today, James reviews the FiiO S15, the company’s flagship desktop all-in-one media streamer. It costs $999.99 and features Android 12, LAN, Bluetooth, and local playback. Disclaimer: I received this sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank FiiO for their support. You can click here to learn more about the FiiO audio products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This post follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read in more detail […]

FiiO S15 Review

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THIEAUDIO Origin Review https://headfonics.com/thieaudio-origin-review/ https://headfonics.com/thieaudio-origin-review/#comments Mon, 20 Jan 2025 10:24:01 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74435

Nihal reviews the THIEAUDIO Origin, a new high-end 10mm dynamic, BA, EST, and bone conduction driver universal IEM in today’s feature. It is priced at $849. Disclaimer: This is a sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Linsoul and THIEAUDIO for this opportunity. Click here to read more about THIEAUDIO products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read in more detail here. Reviewing the THIEAUDIO IEMs […]

THIEAUDIO Origin Review

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xDuoo XD05T Review https://headfonics.com/xduoo-xd05t-review/ https://headfonics.com/xduoo-xd05t-review/#respond Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:02:06 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74282

Today’s feature from Louis is a review of the xDuoo XD05T, a new portable integrated DAC and hybrid 1.5W-capable solid-state and tube amplifier. It is priced at $549. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank Shenzhen Audio and xDuoo for their opportunity. Click here to read more on xDuoo products that we have previously reviewed on Headfonics This article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read […]

xDuoo XD05T Review

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Drop + Campfire Audio Dark Star Review https://headfonics.com/drop-campfire-audio-dark-star-review/ https://headfonics.com/drop-campfire-audio-dark-star-review/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:59:24 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73830

In this feature, Lynn reviews the Drop + Campfire Audio Dark Star, a collaborative hybrid dual magnet 10mm dynamic and triple BA driver universal IEM. It is priced at $699. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank Drop for their support. Click here to learn more about Drop products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can […]

Drop + Campfire Audio Dark Star Review

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HIFIMAN ANANDA-BT R2R Review https://headfonics.com/hifiman-ananda-bt-r2r-review/ https://headfonics.com/hifiman-ananda-bt-r2r-review/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:51:25 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73475

Today, James reviews the HIFIMAN ANANDA-BT R2R, a pair of wireless BT5.1 open-back planar headphones with built-in R2R amplification. They are priced at $799 Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank the team at HIFIMAN for their support. Click here to read more about the HIFIMAN products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read […]

HIFIMAN ANANDA-BT R2R Review

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