Introduction In May 2022, I decided to buy my first pair of IEMS, my budget range was 50-100 dollars. I was looking for a long term solution. I know there are more expensive IEMS but I was planning to use them while I was commuting or traveling. I pulled the trigger with Fiio's FD1. My experience with FD1 has been great overall, the packaging, the accessories and the sound exceeded my expectations and I have not thought of an upgrade to be honest, Fiio had gained my respect. About 18 months later, I wanted to buy a DAP since my digital collection had...

Hiby has been getting more and more attention thanks to their awesome DAPs lineup. They have also been releasing other products such as the Hiby FC3. A very portable, high power dongle DAC in addition to their Music App. Originally, it was released for about 70 dollars which is not a bad deal considering his direct competitor, Zorloo Ztella, retails for 100 with same feature (MQA version). Now you can find it during flash sales for 30 dollars. If you don't care about MQA, you can pick up the FC1 which is technically the same with a slighlty different...

I believe Audioquest was one of the first companies releasing a product like this, a simple and "cheap" on the go HIFI solution for enthusiasts. In 2016, this was probably the best you can get if you wanted a portable solution for headphones and IEMS. Now, we have a ton of USB DAC that are a lot smaller and have more features. I'm not discarding this product, but it feel a bit out of place in 2023. There is not a lot to complain about the sound here. To my ears, it offers a very elegant and enyojable presentation. Bass is well defined even with...

This is a very short review of my experience with iFi's Zen Dac V2 (Full MQA Hardware decoding). Box is very simple, not fancy at all. Inside it, we find no power adapter (sold separately), a data and power USB cable for PC and phones, RCA cables and a 6.3 to 3.5 adapter. The design has a retro look, not for all tastes (I don't find it ugly though). On the front, we have 2 output s(4.4 and 6.3 mm), a gain selector (low or high gain) and a bass boster (true bass) botton as well. On the back, we have the USB input and 2 analog outputs (RCA and 4.4...

Introduction The most popular headphone since 2020, has been reviewed a lot and has sold a a ton of units. Sennheiser released an amazing product but most people don't seem to understand to real purpose of these headphones. Still, is an amazing performer and possibly the best value around 200 dollars. Packaging and accesories Is just a regular box, Sennheiser has been reducing packaging quality in the last couple of years including the HD 600 family. It includes a 3 meter 2.5 to 6.3 mm cable, good for studios 6.3 to 3.5 adapter for regular users...

Sennheiser HD 500 line has become more and more popular with the arrive of the younger sibling, the HD 560s. A headphone that has an spectacular technical performance for the price. The older models seem to have lost momentum if we also take in mind drop's HD 58X as well as other competitors on the 100-200 dollars range. HD 599 is a very popular headphone in Mexico because of some very favorable reviews on YouTube and it's sells for just 100 dollars on Amazon with free returns so it's safe bet for most people. P.D. I tried both the OG HD 599...

I had this headphone in the past twice, so It feels right to make a review now. If you want technical specs, visit Drop.com or ebay for third party resellers. Summary Very easy, this is just an amazing recommendation for anyone wanting to get their first pair of audiophile headphones for under 200 dollars. There a few minors flaws but considering the price, it's okay Build quality comfort Mostly plastic but it's pretty durable Cable feels very generic but is very realiable Out of the box, clamping force is very strong so use them for a couple...

I've been a Sennheiser user for a a while. My first headphones were the HD450BT, terrible comfort but sounded good to my ears. Then I changed to the Sony's WH-1000XM3 for travelling, they are not that comfortable and sound was overwhelming. Then I bought the HD560s, pretty good but treble was harsh to me, then HD599. Too much bass and not a lot of detail. I wanted something neutral but engaging at the same time. The HD600 are amazing headphones for the money, you can enjoy them for hours without fatigue. They are not for everyone (bassheads), but I...