Bowers & Wilkins is back with its latest flagship pair of true wireless earbuds, the Bowers & Wilkins Pi8. They're packed to the gills with features and an improved listening experience but come in at $399. Find out if they're worth it in this review.
In this edition of Golden Ears, we're looking at the Fiio FA19 balanced armatures in-ear monitors. Curious what $1,000 gets you in a pair of earbuds? Find out in this featured review.
Long live the MP3 player - but the Fiio M23 is much more. If you're a music lover looking for a dedicated digital audio player, the Fiio M23 is one of the best DAPs of 2024.
Sennheiser just released its latest pair of headphones. Closed-back and perfect for portability, the Sennheiser HD 620S comes in at $349.95. Find out if they're worth picking up for yourself in this review!
Elysian Acoustic Labs just released its first sub-$1000 pair of IEMs. The Elysian Acoustic Lab Pilgrim retails for $400 and punches well above its class but does it have what it takes to compete in this busy segment? Find out in this review.
iFi Audio is one of the biggest names in the audiophile space, and it has just released its latest portable DAC/amp. The iFi GO Bar Kensei offers tons of power in a tiny package, as well as sound customization, K2HD upscaling, and a supremely pocketable yet durable package. It's expensive but sounds great.
I\O Audio is a brand new brand aiming to launch with a bang. Its first release, the I\O Audio Volare, is premium, but cheaper than many of its counterparts, and delivers an impressive sound signature. At $599, it's Golden Ears territory, so join us as we dig in and look for what surprises it has in store.
The successor to the legendary Moondrop Blessing 2: DUSK is finally upon us and it's no longer part of the Blessing line! Is the Moondrop x Crinacle DUSK worth picking up for yourself? Find out in this review!
Welcome back to another edition of Golden Ears. In this week's column, we're taking a look at the HIFIMAN EF600, a powerful desktop DAC/amp that replaces the sound from your PC and doubles as a headphone stand. It sounds amazing and at $649, it's definitely Golden Ears territory.
One of the most popular portable DAC/amp hybrids just got an update! The Questyle M15i brings the same great sound with improved specs and Apple compatibility. Find out if it's worth upgrading to in this review!
The Campfire Audio Andromeda Emerald Sea is a warmer, bassier offshoot of the Andromeda, one of the most well-regarded earphones coming out of the United States. Join us as we see what makes it special in this edition of Golden Ears.
Welcome back to Golden Ears, or semi-regular column exploring the world of high-end audio to discover just what you get for a skyscraper-esque cost of entry. Today, we're looking at the HIFIMAN HE-1000se, a $2,000 pair of headphones that are regarded as some of the absolute best on the market. Find out what makes them worth so much money in this review!
Campfire Audio is one of the leading audio brands in the United States. Today, we're looking at one of its more affordable offerings with the Campfire Audio Cascara. If you're a fan of bass, you won't want to miss this.
HIFIMAN is best known for its line of high-end headphones, but today we're looking at its premiere desktop sound system: the HIFIMAN Serenade. Featuring its acclaimed Himalaya PRO R2R DAC and enough power for the most demanding headphones or even full-size speakers. Join us as we find out if it's worth picking up!
Thieaudio finishes its trinity of Hype earphones with the Thieaudio Hype 10. With a whopping twelve drivers per side, these earphones are deep into Golden Ears territory. Join us as we find out what makes them special... or not.