Balanced Armature – Headfonics https://headfonics.com Independent Portable and Desktop Audio Reviews Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:24:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://headfonics.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Balanced Armature – Headfonics https://headfonics.com 32 32 Spiral Ear SE5 NEBULA Review https://headfonics.com/spiral-ear-se5-nebula-review/ https://headfonics.com/spiral-ear-se5-nebula-review/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2024 11:32:14 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=74124

In this feature, Nihal reviews the Spiral Ear SE5 NEBULA, a universal in-ear monitor with 5 BA drivers and a true 5-way Passive Crossover. It is priced at €1459 (0% VAT; export outside EU) and €1795 (incl. 23% VAT; export within EU).  Disclaimer: This sample was sent to me in return for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank Spiral Ear for their support. You can click here to learn more about […]

Spiral Ear SE5 NEBULA Review

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FlipEars ARTHA Review https://headfonics.com/flipears-artha-review/ https://headfonics.com/flipears-artha-review/#respond Fri, 15 Nov 2024 09:40:01 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73284

Today Marcus reviews the FlipEars ARTHA, a high-end universal in-ear monitor configured with 8 BA drivers and a dual switch tuning system. It is priced at $1699. 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 FlipEars for their support. You can click here to learn more about the IEMs we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. This post follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read in more […]

FlipEars ARTHA Review

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Yanyin Carmen Review https://headfonics.com/yanyin-carmen-review/ https://headfonics.com/yanyin-carmen-review/#comments Wed, 06 Nov 2024 09:37:01 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73262

Today, Nihal reviews the Yanyin Carmen, a new high-end universal in-ear monitor with 10 balanced armature drivers in a 4-way configuration. It is priced at $849. 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 Linsoul Audio for their support.  Click here to read more about Yanyin products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note that this article follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read […]

Yanyin Carmen Review

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Heartfield Blanc Review https://headfonics.com/heartfield-blanc-review/ https://headfonics.com/heartfield-blanc-review/#respond Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:37:12 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=73179

In today’s feature, Kurt reviews and compares the Heartfield Blanc, a five-balanced armature driver universal in-ear monitor priced at $249.00. 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 Linsoul for their support. Click here to learn more about the Linsoul products we have previously reviewed on Headfonics. Note that this post follows our current scoring guidelines which you can read in more detail here. HeartField is a new […]

Heartfield Blanc Review

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FiiO FA19 Review https://headfonics.com/fiio-fa19-review/ https://headfonics.com/fiio-fa19-review/#comments Fri, 19 Jul 2024 09:03:06 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=71692

Today, Louis reviews the FiiO FA19, which is a new flagship all-BA 10 driver universal in-ear monitor complete with switchable tuning capability. It is priced at $999.99. Disclaimer: This was sent to me as a sample in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank FiiO for its support. You can click here to learn more about the FiiO audio products we have previously covered on Headfonics. Note, that this […]

FiiO FA19 Review

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Campfire Audio Ponderosa Review https://headfonics.com/campfire-audio-ponderosa-review/ https://headfonics.com/campfire-audio-ponderosa-review/#respond Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:17:06 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=69923

In this feature, Thomas reviews the Campfire Audio Ponderosa, which is a new 5 custom balanced armature driver universal IEM tuned for discerning listeners. It is priced at $799. Disclaimer: This sample unit was sent to me in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank the team at Campfire Audio for their support. Click here to read more about Campfire Audio products we previously covered on Headfonics. Note that […]

Campfire Audio Ponderosa Review

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1MORE Penta Driver P50 Review https://headfonics.com/1more-penta-driver-p50-review/ Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:25:43 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=69744

Today, Meldrick reviews the 1MORE Penta Driver P50, which is a 5-driver dynamic and planar hybrid IEM tuned by Grammy Award Winner, Luca Bignardi. It is priced at $169.99 SRP but currently on offer at $119.49. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or status. I thank 1MORE for this opportunity. To read more about 1MORE products that we have previously covered on Headfonics […]

1MORE Penta Driver P50 Review

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Campfire Audio Fathom Review https://headfonics.com/campfire-audio-fathom-review/ https://headfonics.com/campfire-audio-fathom-review/#comments Sat, 09 Mar 2024 08:58:19 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=69533

In this review, Marcus assesses the performance of the Campfire Audio Fathom, which is a new 6 custom BA driver in-ear monitor tuned for audiophiles. It is priced at $1049.00. Disclaimer: This sample unit was sent to me in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links or services. I thank the team at Campfire Audio for their support. Click here to read more about Campfire Audio products we previously covered on Headfonics. Note […]

Campfire Audio Fathom Review

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Westone Audio AM Pro X20 Review https://headfonics.com/westone-audio-am-pro-x20-review/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:14:40 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=69518

In today’s review, James tests the performance of the Westone Audio AM Pro X20, which is a dual BA driver universal IEM designed for musicians and stage artists. It is priced at $399.00. Disclaimer: This is a sample sent in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website that does not have any affiliate links. We thank both HiFi Headphones UK and Westone Audio for their support.  You can click here to learn more about Westone Audio IEMs we have previously assessed on […]

Westone Audio AM Pro X20 Review

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HiBy Yvain Review https://headfonics.com/hiby-yvain-review/ Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:29:02 +0000 https://headfonics.com/?p=69049

In this feature, we review the HiBy Yvain, which is a new 3-way quad-BA driver universal IEM designed for vocal lovers and quiet listening. It is priced at $239. Disclaimer: This sample was sent to us in exchange for our honest opinion. Headfonics is an independent website with no affiliate links. We thank HiBy for their support. You can click here to read more about the HiBy products we have previously featured on our website. Note, that this article follows our […]

HiBy Yvain Review

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