So I got the chance to try out the Aune M1S, and to my Surprise it was way more than I had anticipated or expected. My first impressions was an absolute shock! This thing punches way above it price bracket. It was an instant "WOW" factor for me. Not only that but it kills some of the other equipment that I have in the mobile department. (LG V20) Also crapping on the schiit fulla 2 and anything remotely portable that I own. For the first 20 minutes of some DSD Beck's Sea Change. I was amazed at the clarity. The M1S was an instant gratifying sensation. A sigh of relief. Finally, a device that can give me Quality without hassle. just plug and play. I can honestly say that I got goosebumps for the first time in some time from music I had overlooked.


 
 
 
 

 

First, this thing packs some Juice! it can hang with the big boys!

This is Details Galore. It is very neutral. I like that about it. Crystal clear. It is very spacious. Everything is decipherable in every song. In the audio department, I can't say that I can point to any cons. To me, this DAP is an absolute marvel. want quality. M1S is quality. Want details? M1S is details. Want power? M1S is power.

 

 

In terms of Build Quality, this thing is built VERY but I mean Very solid. The buttons are pretty smooth to the touch. It feels as if it was made from a solid block of aluminum.

All of the buttons feel as if they are made from Metal.

It also sports Balanced 2.5mm jack and un-balanced 3.5mm jack for output.

 

UI Is very Easy and user-Friendly. it is really just a plug and play device it doesn't get any more simple than this. It is by far the most practical device I have ever had the pleasure of using.

 

I want to point out some things that the M1S is Not before I go any further. It is not a Bluetooth device, it does not support OTG. It is not android. forget all anything other than Quality music!

 

Now I will tell you what it really is! It is a mobile powerhouse. I don't need all the other things. I just need simple and the m1s delivers that in every aspect and delivers hard!

 

The Aune M1S made me realize the detail that some of my cans/earbuds/IEMs are capable of. This thing also made me Realize what a value the VE Monk Plus are. I mean talk about scaling with hardware these things scale! It also does an good job at powering my HD600's at a very pleasing sound level. A level some would probably consider uncomfortable FWIW it packs a punch. Vmoda M100's sound amazing. I would say another perfect combo for traveling. More than enough power for M100's. The M100's also have that amazing bass extension the M1S doesn't hold back in this department.

 

I honestly think that the Price to performance Ration on this thing is ridiculous. As I do believe it can compete with way higher priced DAPs. I can go as far as saying that it performs better than most DAC's in its price range.

 

From now on this will be replacing my setup on the weekends, as well as my On the go set up. I haven't been able to put this thing down since I got it

 

Here are some Specs

 

Price $249

DAC chip ESS SABRE ES9018K2M

Output power 3.5mm: 110mW @ 32Ω; 2.5mm (balanced) 180mW @ 32Ω

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise 0.00027%

Dynamic Range (DNR) 120dB

Noise 2.52 uVrms

Max Output Level 1.92 Vrms

Outputs 3.5mm headphone out, 2.5mm (balanced) headphone out

Headphone impedance recommendation 8Ω - 600Ω

Display 2.4” IPS

Battery ~11hr life

Format support PCM 44.1-384kHz (16, 24, 32 bit); DSD64-DSD128 (single to double DSD); APE 16/44.1; MP3; ALAC; AAC

Dimensions 126 x 55 x 14.8mm

Weight 147g

First and Foremost I want to say that these are by far the biggest BANG for YOUR BUCK. I honestly Dont think these guys should be selling these under 10 bucks...
 
These are so versatile I have about 5 of these. 1 in every room. I have these laying around everywhere!! They are just so GOOD!.
 
One big thing that surprised me about these is how versatile they are. The perform amazingly in gaming situations. 
 
These are perfect for gaming and can be driven by ANY AMP. The better the amp the better these GET!. These scale just as well as HD600's.
The better the equipment with these the better they get
 
 
I use these daily for everything Running, Casual listening, Gaming on console PS4, Xbox 360, on my LG V20. On my Desktop.
You name it these are literally the most versatile headphones I have ever own.
 
Their durability is amazing. I have stepped on them and they have held up, but don't go on and stepping on them! 
 
being an audiophile and not owning these is a SIN!.. everyone I know that has gotten these has loved it.
 
 
 
 
These are my pairs for now!! nothing more to say other than outstanding quality!! 

First here are the specs of these bad boys! and yes you will need an amp to see these shine! 
SPECS

1. Driver: 15.4mm Single Dynamic 
2. Rated Impedance: 320 Ω @ 1kHz
3. Frequency Range: 15 ~ 23500 Hz (-10dB)
4. Sensitivity: 106 dB @ 1mW
5. Cable: 1.2m TPE-sheathed OFC
6. Plug: 3.5mm gold-plated L-plug 
7. MSRP: $148

 
Now first off I am no audio freak but I love good quality audio! I am also a gamer so what these did for me was beyond my expectations! 
 
I had the opportunity to use these with a large variety of Audio interfaces, DACS, and amps. 
in those I have
 
Hardware I used to test.:
LG V20( which did an amazing job at powering these!), Aune S6, Violectric V200, Nuforce HA200, Dragon Fly 1.5.Onkyo TX-SR606. 
 
Can That I used to compare:
 
HD558, HD600, Philips SHP9500, Vmoda M100's, B&O H3, AKG Q701, DT990 pro. MONK PLUS!
 
The VE ZEN!

 
I have the Balanced version! I have to say these are outstanding.
 
Sound Quality
 
First off let me say that the sound signature that can best describe these are the HD600's. The Zen are just incredibly Balanced. I loved these. 
 
These have a warm sound. These are also very articulate. For being ear buds, they have an amazing soundstage. 
I have heard an amazing amount details in my music. All of my music is loss less  format. Even sounded amazing while playing my LP's.
If you have never heard HD600's. These are very neutral Very warm.. and punch WAY beyond their asking price. To me this is the perfect balanced headphone. Needless to say these are worth every penny.
 
INCREDIBLY AMAZING FOR GAMING!. These and the monks are probably my favorites for gaming.. These more than the monks due to them being balanced..
 
The Zen Balance allowes me to hear footsteps from very very far away. My main game was CSGO and Rainbow Six Siege.
 
 
 
To Summarize thoughts I will say this.. These shined the most on my V200 amp but that is my most expensive amp.. The AUNE S6 Did these incredible Justice!. My LG v20 Surprisingly powered these incredibly with no problem. The Dragon Fly 1.5 had some issue's powering these and the sound staged did not go well with the Dragon Fly.
 
None the less these are flawless and I cannot wait to see what these guys at https://www.veclan.com/ have to offer!.. 
 
If you guys have any tests or any questions about these please dont hesitate to ask me.
 
CAUTION THESE HEADPHONES ARE EXTREMELY ADDICTIVE. If you are a true Audiophile. There is no reason to not have these. I must emphasize that these are just incredible. I purchased 2 just incase something happens.