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Our picks for the best audiophile headphones, wireless earbuds, IEMs and DACs at CanJam SoCal 2025 across various price points.
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IEMs
Sony’s $119 IER-M500 wired IEMs target musicians with secure fit, stage-grade isolation, and compact single-driver sound.
New Products
Can Edifier’s $149 HECATE G5 MAX challenge Sony Pulse Elite with THX Spatial Audio+, low-latency wireless, and 305-hour battery life?
IEMs
Noble Audio's $699 Iris IEM combines a custom 10.2mm dynamic driver, three-layer diaphragm, Micarta housing, and modular cable connectivity.
IEMs
Is the Noble Audio Vanguard the strongest sub-$350 hybrid IEM for listeners who want premium shells, 1DD + 2BA drivers, balanced connectivity, and USB-C...
Headphones
Four new wired headphones and a compact USB DAC give ULTRASONE its biggest product launch to date, with models aimed at audiophiles, studio professionals,...
Reviews
Can Noble's $199 Osprey deliver audiophile-grade true wireless sound without the ANC and app features found on Sony and Bose earbuds?
Dongle DACs
At $169, the Audioengine HXL portable headphone amp features dual DACs and balanced outputs for improved sound from mobile devices.
New Products
At $199, Powerbeats Fit wireless earbuds improve durability and comfort for active users, but AirPods Pro 3 still lead in features and overall performance.
Over-Ear Headphones
At $599, Sendy Audio Aiva 2 open-back planar magnetic headphones deliver detailed treble, coherent soundstage, and premium design, but does it improve on the...
IEMs
Fosi Audio launches the $99 IM4 open-back IEMs with beryllium drivers, dual chambers, and OFC cables, challenging Meze, DUNU, and Campfire.
Dongle DACs
FiiO Snowsky TINY Dongle DACs arrive in two variations to unlock big sound from lossless and hi-res audio on your smartphone.
New Products
CMF Headphone Pro offers ANC, LDAC, Spatial Audio & ChatGPT under $100—raising questions for rivals like OneOdio, Final & EarFun.
IEMs
Beyerdynamic DT 70-73 IE IEMs deliver pro-level tuning for musicians, with precise dynamics, great stage, and four distinct signatures.
Dongle DACs
Portable, balanced, and surprisingly competent: iFi GO blu Air DAC/amp proves good things come in tiny, $129 packages.
New Products
HiFiMAN launches three new planar magnetic open back headphones priced from $399 to $799, because why release just one?
New Products
Fosi Audio debuts i5 planar headphones, ZH3 DAC/Amp, and IM4 IEMs at CanJam SoCal 2025, competing with Schiit, FiiO, and iFi in affordable HiFi.
New Products
$1,500 Beo Grace earbuds from Bang & Olufsen push luxury, style, and audio performance but don’t forget the optional $400 leather pouch.
Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 deliver superb sound, comfort, and features—but are they really $350 better than the Px7 S3? Find out here.
New Products
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 delivers flagship wireless sound, upgraded ANC, and aptX lossless at $799—lighter, smaller, and a strong value vs Focal and...
Dongle DACs
This $59 portable DAC Wallet magnetically attaches to the back of iPhone to keep your dongle DAC and headphone cables in order.
New Products
Sennheiser HD 500 BAM adds a pro mic to 500 series headphones. No support for other brands, but max compatibility with PCs, consoles and...
IEMs
DUNU x KOTO ITO delivers full-bodied sound with dual dynamic and balanced armature drivers, perfect for Rock, Hip-Hop and Electronic.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Floorstanding Speakers
