REVIEW: Despite some niggles, when it comes to sound quality, the Sony WF-1000XM4 IEMs have all bases covered.
Posts in category Portables
OneOdio Studio HiFi headphones — easy ones
REVIEW: You don’t need to spend too
much on headphones for enjoyment these days, as the OneOdio Studio HiFi proves.
Cyrus SoundKey — ageing gracefully
REVIEW: The Cyrus SoundKey USB DAC/amp may be a bit behind in features now, but it certainly doesn’t hold back in sonic performance.
EarMen’s USB DAC/amp soars like an Eagle
REVIEW: Small birds can fly high, as EarMen’s Eagle USB DAC/preamp/headamp proves…
Sivga SV006 / SV007 headphones – premium on a budget
REVIEW: These Sivga headphones beckon seductively to those looking for something that stands out in a crowd.
Shanling M6 Pro DAP – refined sound, premium feel
REVIEW: Looking for a portable DAP that oozes premium quality? You want the Shanling M6 Pro then…
64 Audio tia Fourté – the Bugatti of IEMs
REVIEW: Like a hypercar, the 64 Audio tia Fourté IEMs require careful handling to deliver sublime performance.
Sony WH-1000XM4 noise cancelling headphones – leader of the pack
REVIEW: Sony keeps pushing the limits with the fourth generation of its wireless WH-1000 series noise cancelling headphones.
Portable DAC shoot-out
NEWS: If you’re looking for a tiny DAC for your pocket, each of these three makes a good case for itself.
EarMen Donald DAC – quacking bang-for-buck
REVIEW: A play of the name aside, this ridiculously-priced DAC is cracking value for one’s money…
EarMen TR-Amp – room to improve, but lovely mids
REVIEW: The wonderful thing about headfi is that equipment is sprouting from all corners of the world… like this EarMen TR-Amp.
HiFiMAN Ananda headphones – planar-magnetic magic
REVIEW: HiFiMAN comes out with another planar-magnetic winner in the Ananda headphones.
Sony strikes gold with the WF-1000XM3 earbuds
REVIEW: Sony’s WF-1000XM3 could well be the true wireless earbuds to beat all competition at the price.
Hifiman Sundara headphones – staying with the house sound
REVIEW: Hifiman does planar magnetic “cheap” with the Sundara… the house sound could be a matter of acquired taste, though.
Hifiman TWS600 wireless earphones – staying out of the way
REVIEW: Hifiman’s first true wireless earphones, the TWS600, takes on a tough task in a competitive market.
Cayin N8 DAP – master of all, jack of none
REVIEW: Cayin’s flagship N8 digital audio player ticks almost all the boxes…
Sony MDR-Z7M2 headphones – seventh heaven once again
REVIEW: Sony does most things right again with the latest iteration of its Z7 headphones; the Z7M2s fare pretty well even against some tough competition, and in numerous settings.
Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones – third time’s a charm
REVIEWS: Sony again ups its game in the realm of noise-cancelling, wireless headphones… the new WH-1000XM3 is the most refined of various iterations, and perhaps the best for the money.
FiiO M3K DAP – a steal for the price
REVIEW: You can’t really go wrong with the FiiO M3K digital audio player, given its ridiculously affordable price…