$401-500 – Headfonics https://headfonics.com Independent Portable and Desktop Audio Reviews Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:41:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://headfonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png $401-500 – Headfonics https://headfonics.com 32 32 SMSL RAW-DAC1 Review https://headfonics.com/smsl-raw-dac1-review/ https://headfonics.com/smsl-raw-dac1-review/#respond Sat, 01 Mar 2025 11:25:34 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75270

Today, Lynn reviews the SMSL RAW-DAC1, a new desktop AK4499EX-equipped balanced output DAC capable of up to DSD512 and LDAC wireless decoding. It is priced at $499.99. 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. When […]

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HiBy R6 III 2025 Review https://headfonics.com/hiby-r6-iii-2025-review/ https://headfonics.com/hiby-r6-iii-2025-review/#comments Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:55:49 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75101

James reviews the HiBy R6 III 2025, a new version of the company’s mid-tier Android 12 DAP with a fresh panel design and a quad CS43198 DAC. It is priced at $439. 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 […]

HiBy R6 III 2025 Review

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PLUSSOUND Dual Copper Review https://headfonics.com/plussound-dual-copper-review/ https://headfonics.com/plussound-dual-copper-review/#comments Fri, 18 Oct 2024 09:43:03 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=72977

In this feature, Lynn reviews the PLUSSOUND Dual Copper, which is a new 4-wire 26AWG-rated Litz copper and PPC audio cable priced from $499. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank the team at PLUSSOUND for giving me this opportunity. Click here to read more about PLUSSOUND products previously featured on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read in […]

PLUSSOUND Dual Copper Review

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HiBy FD5 Review https://headfonics.com/hiby-fd5-review/ https://headfonics.com/hiby-fd5-review/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2024 09:02:38 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=72444

In this feature, Lynn reviews the HiBy FD5, a compact desktop headphone amplifier and integrated DAC capable of DSD512 decoding and up to 1.5W of output power. It is priced at $429. 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 previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows […]

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Focal Hadenys Review https://headfonics.com/focal-hadenys-review/ https://headfonics.com/focal-hadenys-review/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 09:16:36 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=72190

Today, Thomas reviews the Focal Hadenys, a new set of open-back 40mm “M”-shaped dome dynamic driver headphones designed for home use. They are priced at $699. Disclaimer: This loan sample was sent to me in return for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. Thank you to Focal for their support. Click here to read up on other Focal products previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which […]

Focal Hadenys Review

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Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Plus Review https://headfonics.com/sennheiser-hd-490-pro-plus-review/ https://headfonics.com/sennheiser-hd-490-pro-plus-review/#respond Sat, 17 Aug 2024 09:02:08 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=72092

Today, Louis reviews the Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Plus, which is a new set of open-back dynamic driver headphones designed for the pro audio user. It is priced at $479.00. 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 Sennheiser for this opportunity. Click here to learn more about the Sennheiser products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note that this feature follows our […]

Sennheiser HD 490 PRO Plus Review

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SIMGOT EM10 Review https://headfonics.com/simgot-em10-review/ https://headfonics.com/simgot-em10-review/#respond Wed, 14 Aug 2024 09:02:53 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=72071

In this feature, Nihal reviews the SIMGOT EM10, which is the company’s flagship tribrid single dynamic, piezoelectric ceramic, and 8 BA driver universal IEM. It is priced at $439.99. 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 the team at Linsoul and SIMGOT for giving me this opportunity. Click here to read more about SIMGOT products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. […]

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iBasso DC-Elite Review https://headfonics.com/ibasso-dc-elite-review/ https://headfonics.com/ibasso-dc-elite-review/#comments Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:03:29 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=71642

Today, Marcus reviews the iBasso DC-Elite, which is a flagship ROHM dongle DAC featuring a 24-step attenuator and up to 280mW of output power. It is priced at $449. 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 iBasso for this opportunity. Click here to read more about iBasso products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our current […]

iBasso DC-Elite Review

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ddHiFi Nyx Pro Review https://headfonics.com/ddhifi-nyx-pro-review/ https://headfonics.com/ddhifi-nyx-pro-review/#respond Mon, 08 Jul 2024 09:06:19 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=71518

Today, Lynn reviews the ddHiFi Nyx Pro, which is a modular 25.4AWG 4-wire silver and monocrystalline copper aftermarket cable for IEM users. It is priced at $499.99. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank ddHiFi for their support. You can read about previous ddHiFi products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics here. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read up […]

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SIVGA P2 Pro Review https://headfonics.com/sivga-p2-pro-review/ https://headfonics.com/sivga-p2-pro-review/#comments Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:13 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=71318

Today, James reviews the SIVGA P2 Pro, which is a pair of solid-wood housing semi-open planar magnetic driver headphones priced at $449. 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 SIVGA for their support. Click here to learn more about SIVGA products previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note, that this article follows our latest scoring guidelines which you can read in more detail […]

SIVGA P2 Pro Review

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