DAPs Astell&Kern A&ultima SP4000 Drops at High End Munich 2025: Who Needs a Wardrobe When You Can Drop It All on a DAP? Astell&Kern’s A&ultima SP4000 drops at High End Munich 2025, featuring full Android, dual op-amps, advanced DACs, and next-gen audio tech. Ian WhiteMay 9, 2025
New Products Meze Audio’s 105 AER Headphones Feature Trickle Down Technology For Only $400 At $399, the Meze 105 AER open-back headphones feature trickle-down technology from the 109 PRO headphones for half the price. Robert SilvaNovember 19, 2024
New Products Beyerdynamic’s DT 770 PRO X Joins the Ranks of Studio Royalty—For Good No longer a limited edition model, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Closed-back Studio Headphones are now widely available at $199. Ian WhiteMay 6, 2025
Over-Ear Headphones HiFiMAN Isvarna Review: The Hybrid Closed-Back Headphone That Finally Gets It Right? Can HiFiMAN break their closed-back curse with their first hybrid-driver design? Read on to find out. James FiorucciApril 27, 2025
DAPs Astell&Kern’s PS10/PD10 DAP Wants to Be Your Hi-Res Network Streamer With support for 32-bit PCM, DSD, Roon, LDAC, aptX HD, and a brand new docking cradle, the Astell&Kern PD10 DAP might replace your streamer. Robert SilvaApril 2, 2025
Over-Ear Headphones Meze Audio POET Headphones Review: The Right Blend of Sound and Portability? Can the Meze Audio POET combine the sound quality of the ELITE series with the compact design of the LIRIC series, thanks to its... James FiorucciApril 17, 2025
New Products Audeze Unleashes LCD-S20: Closed-Back Planar Headphones with Game-Changing SLAM Tech At $499, the Audeze LCD-S20 are the first planar magnetic headphones to feature the company's proprietary SLAM technology. Brian MitchellApril 10, 2025
New Products Audio-Technica Launches $99 ATH-R30x: Affordable Open-Back Headphones Join R-Series Lineup Designed for budget-conscious studio users, the ATH-R30x open-back headphones deliver clear, natural audio and all-day comfort—all for under $100. Robert SilvaApril 11, 2025
IEMs Campfire Audio Alien Brain IEMs Deliver Premium Sound with Hybrid 5 Driver Design Explore Campfire Audio's $999 Alien Brain IEMs featuring a hybrid driver design, striking aesthetics, and audiophile-grade tuning for immersive, high-resolution sound. Robert SilvaApril 14, 2025
IEMs Campfire Audio’s Axion IEMs: Affordable USB-C Earphones for iPhone & Android Offering premium sound quality, USB-C connectivity with a DAC, and seamless integration with iPhones and Android smartphones, the Axion IEMs are Campfire Audio's most... Ian WhiteApril 8, 2025
Dongle DACs Questyle M12i and M15i Dongle DACs Reviewed: Which One Makes the Most Sense For You? Our favorite Dongle DACs drop support for MQA, but earn Apple MFi Certification. Find out if either upgraded version is right for you. W. JenningsApril 6, 2025
Reviews Sony Pulse Elite Review: Great for More Than Just Gaming? Can the first child of Audeze and Sony be a sonic superman for only $150? The Sony Pulse Elite is for more than just... W. JenningsApril 6, 2025
Over-Ear Headphones HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled Review: Removing the Veil Between You and the Music? Find out if the HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled open-back audiophile headphones sound good enough to appease those worried about its exposed drivers? James FiorucciMarch 31, 2025
Articles March Madness 2025 for Headphones: The Cabin Audiophiler March has been a busy month for new headphone introductions, including the Focal Bathys MG and Meze Audio POET. Ian WhiteApril 1, 2025
Over-Ear Headphones Beyerdynamic DT 1770 Pro MKII Review: Refined and Affordable for Studio Work For under $600, the DT 1770 Pro MKII closed-back studio headphones are a more refined and textured update of a classic studio can. W. JenningsApril 1, 2025
News AirPods Max Headphones Finally Get Lossless Audio Option Apple is adding Lossless Audio and Ultra-Low Latency to the AirPods Max Headphones, but only when wired. Robert SilvaMarch 24, 2025
News CanJam NYC 2025 Headphone Highlights: HiFiMAN, Meze Audio, Audeze, Focal, Pud and More The traveling headphone show, CanJam came to New York City last month and we were there. Here are a few highlights. Chris BoylanMarch 26, 2025