Dongle DACs
Our favorite Dongle DACs drop support for MQA, but earn Apple MFi Certification. Find out if either upgraded version is right for you.
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New Products
TCL debuts CrystalClip open ear earbuds at MWC 2026 with air conduction audio, spatial sound, AI features, and a Swarovski crystal edition at a...
New Products
Axel Grell’s OAE2 open-back headphones debut at CanJam NYC 2026 with a speaker-like soundstage concept. Can the $599 design change how we listen to...
Over-Ear Headphones
Can SIVGA’s $179 SV021 Pro turn premium wood build and comfort into great sound, or does its uneven tuning hold it back?
Headphones
Drop shuts down its standalone store March 31, ending the Massdrop era. Few audiophile staples remain, and the community model that built them is...
New Products
At $995, Grado's most affordable Signature Series open-back headphones feature new S2 drivers and cushion design with a Brazilian Walnut housing. Is this the...
New Products
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro at $249.99 and Buds4 at $179.99 add AI live translation, enhanced ANC, and Galaxy optimized tech but are they worth...
Reviews
Can the first child of Audeze and Sony be a sonic superman for only $150? The Sony Pulse Elite is for more than just...
Over-Ear Headphones
Find out if the HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled open-back audiophile headphones sound good enough to appease those worried about its exposed drivers?
Articles
March has been a busy month for new headphone introductions, including the Focal Bathys MG and Meze Audio POET.
Over-Ear Headphones
For under $600, the DT 1770 Pro MKII closed-back studio headphones are a more refined and textured update of a classic studio can.
News
Apple is adding Lossless Audio and Ultra-Low Latency to the AirPods Max Headphones, but only when wired.
News
The traveling headphone show, CanJam came to New York City last month and we were there. Here are a few highlights.
New Products
Focal has upped the ante with the flagship Bathys MG wireless headphones and that includes a $600 increase in price over the base model.
IEMs
Universal IEMs with 13 drivers? FiiO's FX17 integrates electrostatic and dynamic drivers, and balanced armatures in a titanium ear shell.
DAPs
At $2,299, Astell&Kern found a few ways to maintain flagship audiophile DAP performance at a lower cost. Find out what's changed.
New Products
Gaming is driving the headphone market and Sennheiser's new HD 550 might be a fantastic option below $300 for audiophiles and gamers.
Over-Ear Headphones
Are the Grado Signature S950 really that different? Two significant changes to their design and a more balanced sonic approach make them an emotional...
Headphones
An affordable electrostatic headphone? The STAX SR-X1 makes that a real possibility for those who have always wanted to experience what makes them unique.
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled open-back headphones feature exposed planar magnetic drivers and an all-new sound. Find out how it compares to the prior Organic and...
New Products
The FiiO FT7 Open-back Planar Magnetic Headphones will debut at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show and CanJam NYC this weekend.
Dongle DACs
Does the iFi GO Bar Kensei justify the $120 bump in price over the standard model?
New Products
Focal extends its wired headphone range with two affordable models based on the Bathys architecture in open and closed-back configurations.
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