The 64 Audio U18s is a high-end 18 BA driver universal monitor featuring apex filter technology, tia tubeless design, and LID non-linear impedance management. It is priced at $2999. Disclaimer: The 64 Audio U18s sent to us is a sample in exchange for our honest opinion in this review. We thank the team at 64 Audio for giving us this opportunity. To read more about 64 Audio products we reviewed on Headfonics click here. Note, this 2-page review follows our new scoring […]

64 Audio U18s Review

The Empire Ears ESR MKII is a second-generation hybrid 5 driver IEM featuring a dual electrostatic and triple BA driver design. It is priced at $1099. Disclaimer: The Empire Ears ESR MKII was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion in this review. Many thanks to Empire Ears for giving us this opportunity. You can read about previous Empire Ears products reviewed on Headfonics here. Note, this 2-page review follows our new scoring guidelines for 2021 which you can read up […]

Empire Ears ESR MKII Review

The Soranik SS-1 is Soranik’s budget IEM which features a single BA driver with a simple form factor design and consistent tuning that’s priced at $150. Disclaimer: The Soranik SS-1 used in this review was purchased as a personal unit of the author.  For more information about Soranik’s current and upcoming products, you may visit their social media account on Facebook by clicking here. To read up on previous Soranik reviews we have done on Headfonics you can click here. […]

Soranik SS-1 Review

The following Top Reader Voted IEM & Earphone scores are assigned by the readers, (Score) and apply only to all reviews before this calendar year and where a slider voting system exists. This list includes the top 30 universal type monitors only. Please note the list will change dynamically as readers continue to vote. Higher-scoring IEMs will automatically replace lower-scoring IEMs. They will also continue to change as we progressively work our way through historical reviews and add a voting […]

Top Reader Voted Earphones

The Tin HiFi T3 is the 3rd generation single dynamic driver of the company’s immensely popular budget IEM range. It is priced at $69. Disclaimer: Linsoul sent the Tin HiFi T3 to me for the purposes of a review here at Headfonics. The T3 currently goes for $70 on Linsoul’s Amazon.com page. We thank Linsoul for this opportunity. To read more about our reviews of Tin Hifi products on Headfonics click here. Note, this review follows our new scoring guidelines […]

Tin HiFi T3 Review

I hate earbuds. Probably not the most endearing start to a review for any manufacturer to read and I can tell Jason Lim, CEO of Celsus Sound, is spluttering his coffee all over his iPad as he glances over this introduction to one of two marquee products launched from his new Celsus Sound brand. But perhaps I am the very person that needs to hear it, perhaps an earbud hater, a recent IEM convert and a CIEM evangelist should be […]

The Gramo One Earbuds by Celsus

EarSonics is one company that needs no introduction and has been a major player in the audiophile world since the launching of the SM3 which many had adored and kept as part of their growing collection. The SM64 was next to be unveiled which also justified flagship status by not only improving on the sonic qualities of the SM3 but also delivering yet another incredibly capable IEM. It comes as no surprise then, that when EarSonics had announced a further […]

The VELVET IEM by Earsonics

There are a lot of custom IEM companies out there vying for your hard earned cash and sense of individuality. You would have to be living under a noise suppressing rock not to notice how popular they have become in the last couple of years. Some of the brands are very well known such as UE, JH Audio but this year we have tended to reach out and see what the smaller companies have to offer such as 1964EARS and […]

The W300AR CIEM By Advanced AcousticWerkes

I really need to go to Oregon someday. A lot of my favorite audio gear is sold there by one vendor or another. There are amps from ALO Audio, decoders and even more amps from Cypher Labs and now customs from 1964EARS. I can vision an audiophile Oregon right now in my mind; no talking just amping and cans and customs. It literally could be the quietest loud state in the US with charging USB ports instead of fire hydrants. […]

The V8 CIEM by 1964EARS

What with the increased mobility in present-day lifestyle, headphones have gained a heretofore unheard of popularity. From the commuters in public transport to jetsetters in airport lounges to passengers aboard flights, consumers aren’t short on choices. While it is understandable why top flight cans are priced the way they are, with the current crop of budget-fi or entry-level offerings from new headphone manufacturers, it is arguably more and more difficult for the mid-range ($200.00 – sub $1000) to justify their […]

The A31s IEM by Fidue