The Sound Blaster AE-X puts an audiophile-leaning gaming DAC inside a Windows PC. Its appeal is one less box plus less clutter, but Creative’s cheaper external G8 offers more controls and flexibility.
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Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000: rethinking the classic dynamic driver
by Justin Chooby Justin ChooA flagship built on precision, not flash — the ATH-ADX7000 shows how modern engineering can make a classic driver feel new again.
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Astell&Kern UW100 MK II: True Wireless Earbuds optimised for audio quality
by Justin Chooby Justin ChooOptions are few and far between if you want audiophile-quality True Wireless Earbuds. Fortunately, Astell&Kern (A&K) has just launched the UW100 MK II, which fits the bill perfectly.
Often lauded for affordable, portable Hi-Fi gear, FiiO has added a new over-ear headphones to its lineup: the FiiO FT3.
The highly anticipated Sony WF-1000XM5 true wireless earbuds (TWS) has finally arrived.
How does the Sennheiser IE 200 fare in a world awash with affordable options?
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Sennheiser HD 660S2 adds another layer of refinement to the HD 600 series
by Justin Chooby Justin ChooThe new HD 660S2 is Sennhieiser’s attempt to yet improve on a beloved classic with tweaks and improvements.
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The Astell&Kern AK HC3 is the endgame dongle DAC for mobile phones
by Justin Chooby Justin ChooThe Astell&Kern AK HC3 carries the promise of a sublime listening experience via a compact portable, in-line DAC.
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Sennheiser has a new entry-level audiophile IEM with the IE 200
by Justin Chooby Justin ChooWith the IE 100 nowhere in sight, the IE 200 replaces the IE 300 as Sennheiser’s most affordable IEM designed for budding audiophiles.
Innovation days or whatever the industry wants to call it can be hit and miss when it comes to the news, but some of OPPO’s announcements are somewhat interesting.
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Shure SE846 Gen 2 sticks (really closely) to a winning formula
by Justin Chooby Justin ChooAlmost 10 years after its launch, Shure has released the successor to the highly regarded SE846.