Headfonics https://headfonics.com Independent Portable and Desktop Audio Reviews Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:46:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://headfonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Headfonics https://headfonics.com 32 32 PLUSSOUND VOLTA Review https://headfonics.com/plussound-volta-review/ https://headfonics.com/plussound-volta-review/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:45:49 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75566

Today’s article is Thomas’s review of the PLUSSOUND VOLTA, a high-end tribrid dual dynamic, BA, and EST driver in-ear monitor priced at $2499. Disclaimer: I received this sample 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. This article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read in more detail here. Building on the success […]

PLUSSOUND VOLTA Review

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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 […]

SMSL RAWPro-DAC1 Review

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Unique Melody Maven II Crescent Review https://headfonics.com/unique-melody-maven-ii-crescent-review/ https://headfonics.com/unique-melody-maven-ii-crescent-review/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 10:07:38 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75267

Today, Marcus reviews the Unique Melody Maven II Crescent, a $3299 titanium-designed hybrid dual dynamic, BA, and EST driver custom monitor. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or partnerships. I thank the team at Unique Melody and Musicteck for their support. Click here to read more about the Unique Melody products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This assessment follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can read in more […]

Unique Melody Maven II Crescent Review

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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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Fosi Audio K7 Review https://headfonics.com/fosi-audio-k7-review/ https://headfonics.com/fosi-audio-k7-review/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 09:52:16 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75436

In this feature, Meldrick reviews the Fosi Audio K7, a new Kickstarter-funded AK4493SEQ DAC and 2.1W balanced headphone amplifier for gaming. It is priced at $175.99, with Kickstarter options as low as $142. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank Fosi Audio for their support.  You can click here to learn more about amplifiers previously reviewed on Headfonics.  This article follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can read […]

Fosi Audio K7 Review

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Cayin N6iii Review https://headfonics.com/cayin-n6iii-review/ https://headfonics.com/cayin-n6iii-review/#respond Sat, 08 Mar 2025 11:30:00 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75066

Today, Marcus reviews the Cayin N6iii, a 3rd-generation modular Android 12 DAP with a stock 8x CS43198 motherboard and up to 700mW output power. It is priced at $1299. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. I thank Cayin for their support. You can click here to learn more about Cayin products that we have previously featured on Headfonics. This article follows our current scoring guidelines, which you can read here. The […]

Cayin N6iii Review

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Softears Volume S Review https://headfonics.com/softears-volume-s-review/ https://headfonics.com/softears-volume-s-review/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 11:27:10 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75393

In this feature, Nihal reviews the $319 Softears Volume S, a hybrid multi-driver universal in-ear monitor with a new dual tuning mode system. 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 Softears for their support. Click here to read more about Softears products previously reviewed on Headfonics. This article follows our latest scoring guidelines, which you can read in more […]

Softears Volume S Review

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ddHiFi Nyx Net Review https://headfonics.com/ddhifi-nyx-net-review/ https://headfonics.com/ddhifi-nyx-net-review/#respond Wed, 05 Mar 2025 11:48:11 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=75334

In this feature, Nihal reviews the ddHiFi Nyx Net, a Type 2 Litz 24AWG high purity OCC copper aftermarket cable for in-ear monitor users. It is priced at $399.99. 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. This article follows our latest scoring guidelines, which you can read here. ddHiFi has built […]

ddHiFi Nyx Net 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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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 […]

SMSL RAW-DAC1 Review

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