In-depth, honest reviews of speakers, headphones, DACs, and amps - by people who actually listen.https://theaudiostuff.com/en-ushttps://theaudiostuff.com/favicon.svghttps://theaudiostuff.comhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/ekustik-woody-queen/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/ekustik-woody-queen/Handmade Czech acoustic panels with a luxurious wood frame and PET felt core - true broadband absorption to 100Hz, zero fiberglass, and a 0.94 NRC rating.Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTaccessoriesEkustikacoustic-treatmentaccessoriesekustikpet-feltbroadband-absorberJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-arya-unveiled/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-arya-unveiled/An open-back planar that strips away the outer grill entirely - exposing the driver to deliver dead-silent backgrounds, holographic imaging, and the smoothest Arya treble yet.Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHiFiManplanar-magneticopen-backhifimanover-earstealth-magnetsflagshipJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/kiwi-ears-atheia/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/kiwi-ears-atheia/A closed-back hybrid headphone pairing a 50mm dynamic driver with a 14.5mm planar - dynamic slam on the bottom, planar speed on top, in a walnut and aluminum chassis.Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesKiwi Earshybridplanar-magneticdynamic-driverclosed-backkiwi-earsover-earJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/harmonicdyne-eris/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/harmonicdyne-eris/A semi-closed dynamic with 50mm ceramic-metal drivers and a deliberately overwhelming sub-bass tuning - tactile, fun, and tailor-made for EDM, hip-hop, and bass-heavy genres.Sun, 02 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHarmonicDynedynamic-driversemi-closedharmonicdyneover-earbass-heavyJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/synergistic-research-powercell-14/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/synergistic-research-powercell-14/A 14-outlet flagship power conditioner with seven SRX folded EM cells, ULF+DC biasing, graphene treatment, and a silver matrix ground strap - a tier above any 'power strip'.Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMTaccessoriesSynergistic Researchpower-conditioneraccessoriessynergistic-researchflagshipnoise-floorJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/denafrips-hades-12th/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/denafrips-hades-12th/A pure Class A, fully balanced, true discrete preamp with a 60-step relay-based resistor ladder volume control - perfect channel balance, 0.00045% THD, 122dB SNR.Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTamplifiersDenafripspreamplifierr2rdenafripsbalancedclass-astepped-attenuatorJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/ollo-audio-x1/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/ollo-audio-x1/An open-back studio reference headphone with AI-assisted per-unit calibration (±1dB), modular design, real wood cups, and a flat tuning that works for both mixing and music.Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesOLLO Audiodynamic-driveropen-backollo-audiostudioreferencemodularJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tonewinner-ad-1pa-plus/A 43kg switchable Class A/AB power amplifier paired with a fully balanced preamp - 100W Class A or 500W Class AB into 4Ω with serious bass control and golden-hued mids.Mon, 14 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTamplifiersTonewinneramplifierpreamplifierclass-aclass-abtonewinnerbalancedJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tbone-sct-2000/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tbone-sct-2000/A $200 large-diaphragm tube condenser with a real 12AX7B tube, nine polar patterns, gold-sputtered diaphragm, and a sound that competes with mics 3-5x the price.Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMTsourcest.bonemicrophonetubecondensertbonestudiosourcesJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/sivga-anser/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/sivga-anser/A $200 open-back dynamic with real wood cups and a tuning that delivers springy, bouncy mid-bass you won't find on $2,000 headphones - musical, fun, and built to last.Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesSivgadynamic-driveropen-backsivgaover-earvalueJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/taga-harmony-tav-607f/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/taga-harmony-tav-607f/A surprisingly capable three-way floor-stander with twin 6.5" woofers, an angled-top low-interference cabinet, and an articulate, energetic sound that punches above its budget.Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTspeakersTaga Harmonyspeakersfloor-standingtaga-harmonythree-waybudgetJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-ef500/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-ef500/The most affordable HiFiMan unit to feature their proprietary Himalaya R2R DAC chip - 4.5W per channel balanced, network streaming, and a vertical tower form factor.Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMTamplifiersHiFiManamplifierdacr2rhifimanhimalayastreamerbalancedJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/audiophile-tweaks-dh-labs-ifi-vera-fi/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/audiophile-tweaks-dh-labs-ifi-vera-fi/Three real tweaks that improve a high-end system without swapping speakers or amps - audiophile network/USB/digital cables, AC power conditioning, and parallel filtering.Sun, 18 May 2025 00:00:00 GMTaccessoriesDH Labs, iFi, Vera-Ficablesaccessoriespower-conditionerethernetusb-filternoise-floorJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/kbear-kb02/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/kbear-kb02/A $40 hybrid IEM combining a 10mm beryllium-plated dynamic driver with a bone conduction driver tuned for sub-bass - V-shaped, punchy, and surprisingly capable.Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesKBEARiemhybridbone-conductionkbearbudgetJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/oneodio-max-1/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/oneodio-max-1/Hi-Res certified wireless over-ears with LDAC, a 20ms ultra-low-latency wireless DJ mode, dual jacks, and 120 hours of battery life - all for €180.Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesOneOdiodynamic-driverclosed-backoneodiowirelessbluetoothldacJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/denafrips-hermes-12th/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/denafrips-hermes-12th/A serious DDC with OCXO clocking, FIFO reclocking, dual I²S outputs, and two BNC clock inputs - removes the veil between your source and DAC without coloring the sound.Tue, 25 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTsourcesDenafripsddcdenafripssourcesocxoi2sreclockingJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-ef499/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-ef499/A balanced R2R DAC/headphone amp with built-in network streaming for under $300 - warm, musical, and a serious one-box answer to the separates-or-not question.Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMTamplifiersHiFiManamplifierdacr2rhifimanstreamerbalancedJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/taga-harmony-pf-1000lps/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/taga-harmony-pf-1000lps/A serious 8-outlet power conditioner with a linear DC/USB supply, 3-tier filtering, audiophile fuses, and a phase detector - real protection and a measurable noise drop.Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTaccessoriesTaga Harmonypower-conditioneraccessoriestaga-harmonylinear-psunoise-floorJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/taga-harmony-tav-500b-v2/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/taga-harmony-tav-500b-v2/Active 6.5-inch bookshelf speakers with built-in Class D amplification, Bluetooth, USB, optical, and a 30Hz bass extension that punches way above their €249 price.Fri, 17 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTspeakersTaga Harmonyspeakersbookshelftaga-harmonyactiveclass-dbudgetJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/triangle-australe-ez/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/triangle-australe-ez/French three-way floor-standers with a rear-firing DPS tweeter that 'cheats' a massive soundstage - lively, detailed, and demanding the right partnering gear.Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMTspeakersTrianglespeakersfloor-standingtrianglefrancethree-wayJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/denafrips-enyo-15th/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/denafrips-enyo-15th/A $700 true balanced R-2R ladder DAC with an O-Core transformer, I²S input, and a natural, musical sound that easily competes with delta-sigma converters costing far more.Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTdacsDenafripsdacr2rdenafripsbalancednosdesktopJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/smsl-raw-mda1/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/smsl-raw-mda1/A $240 balanced DAC/headphone amp with dual ES9039Q2M chips that doesn't sound like every other ESS box - warmer tonality, forward mids, and a flexible soundstage.Wed, 11 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMTdacsSMSLdacheadphone-ampsmslbalancedessmqaJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/sivga-luan/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/sivga-luan/A $360 semi-open dynamic with real wood cups, a suspension headband, and a natural, chocolatey midrange that punches well above its price.Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesSivgadynamic-driversemi-opensivgaover-earJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/verum-audio-verum-1/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/verum-audio-verum-1/A $350 open-back planar that goes the opposite direction from most of the market - smooth, refined highs, full warm mids, and ruler-flat bass to 20Hz.Tue, 05 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesVerum Audioplanar-magneticopen-backverum-audioover-earJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/diora-acoustics-chors-5/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/diora-acoustics-chors-5/A 2-way closed-box floor-stander with ceramic-coated drivers, fast dynamic bass with no port, and uniquely smooth treble - one of the most distinct speakers in its class.Tue, 22 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTspeakersDiora Acousticsspeakersfloor-standingdiora-acousticsclosed-boxceramicJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/taga-harmony-diamond-b60/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/taga-harmony-diamond-b60/Bookshelf speakers with no parallel surfaces, neutral and organic tonality, and a midrange focus that's so inoffensive you'll listen for hours without noticing time pass.Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMTspeakersTaga Harmonyspeakersbookshelftaga-harmonyneutralorganicJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/audiomica-4-all-in-1/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/audiomica-4-all-in-1/A pre-matched cable kit at €790 (or PRO version) - speaker cables, power cord, and shared geometry tuned together to give you synergy out of the box without trial and error.Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTaccessoriesAudioMicacablesaccessoriesaudiomicasynergyspeaker-cablespower-cableJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/kiwi-ears-orchestra-lite/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/kiwi-ears-orchestra-lite/An 8-balanced-armature IEM with a 3-way crossover at $250 - mid-forward, naturally warm, with depth-focused staging that's the opposite of most IEMs in its class.Sat, 21 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesKiwi Earsiembalanced-armaturekiwi-earsmulti-driverJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-re2000-pro-silver/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-re2000-pro-silver/An older HIFIMAN flagship IEM with the same topology driver as the RE800 but a CNC-machined aluminum shell - by far the most detailed IEM I've ever heard at $350.Wed, 18 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHIFIMANiemdynamic-driverhifimantopologyflagshipJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/triangle-borea-br09/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/triangle-borea-br09/Three-way French floor-standers with three bass drivers, neutral tonality, and a bigger-than-expected soundstage - balanced, distortion-free, and free of overdone bass.Sat, 07 Sep 2024 00:00:00 GMTspeakersTrianglespeakersfloor-standingtrianglefrancebudgetJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-re800-silver/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-re800-silver/An older flagship IEM with topology driver tech, now $100 (down from $600) - audiophile-grade performance with surprisingly wide staging and an interesting non-target tuning.Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHIFIMANiemdynamic-driverhifimantopologyearbudJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/yellowtec-puc2-mic-lea/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/yellowtec-puc2-mic-lea/A €769 audio interface from Germany with proprietary LEA leveling technology - automatic perfect mic levels, zero-latency monitoring, and a slightly warm, transparent sound.Wed, 21 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTsourcesYellowtecaudio-interfaceyellowtecgermanyleaprofessionalJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/melodika-bssc95/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/melodika-bssc95/Melodika's flagship 9.5mm² LITZ speaker cable - super thick OFC copper, hand-finished Italian leather, and a big improvement in extension, dynamics, and treble air.Tue, 20 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTaccessoriesMelodikaspeaker-cablesaccessoriesmelodikapolandlitzflagshipJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/smsl-ps200/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/smsl-ps200/A $90 ESS-based DAC that measures fantastically but illustrates why specs aren't the whole story - it sounds fine, just not exceptional.Fri, 09 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTdacsSMSLdacsmslbudgetesscompactJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/smsl-dl100/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/smsl-dl100/A $180 balanced DAC/amp combo with MQA, DSD256, 4 Cirrus Logic chips, and a clarity-focused house sound that punches well above its budget category.Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00 GMTdacsSMSLdacheadphone-ampsmslbalancedbudgetmqaJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-arya-organic/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-arya-organic/A continuation of the Arya series at $1,300 (or $1,100 on sale) - the most resolving headphone at this price, with spectacular detail and bass you can feel.Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHIFIMANplanar-magneticopen-backhifimanover-earflagshipJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-arya-stealth/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-arya-stealth/An exceptionally comfortable HIFIMAN flagship at $759 with a rare warm-leaning balance, unbeatable imaging, and a taste of high-end sound at a non-flagship price.Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHIFIMANplanar-magneticopen-backhifimanover-earstealth-magnetsJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/sivga-robin-sv021/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/sivga-robin-sv021/A $150 closed-back dynamic with real wood earcups, masterpiece-level build, and a fun, exciting V-shaped sound that breaks the 'budget closed-back' mold.Thu, 11 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesSivgadynamic-driverclosed-backsivgabudgetover-earJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-ananda-nano/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-ananda-nano/A nanometer-thickness diaphragm trickled down into the Ananda line - one of the best picks in its price range, with detailed treble that can occasionally cross the line.Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHIFIMANplanar-magneticopen-backhifimanover-earstealth-magnetsJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-ananda-stealth/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-ananda-stealth/An overlooked HIFIMAN planar at $360 with a slightly warm tonality, fantastic imaging, and a 'pleasantly wet' sound that beats the Edition XS in almost every way.Tue, 18 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHIFIMANplanar-magneticopen-backhifimanover-earstealth-magnetsJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/melodika-bssc4500/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/melodika-bssc4500/A higher-tier 4.5mm² LITZ speaker cable that delivers tighter mid-bass, better instrument separation, and a more natural, lifelike sound - a clear upgrade over the BSSC3300.Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTaccessoriesMelodikaspeaker-cablesaccessoriesmelodikapolandlitzJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/smsl-do100-pro/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/smsl-do100-pro/A balanced lower-mid-range DAC with dual ESS chips, MQA, DSD512, and a tinker-friendly DPLL value control - solid sound that doesn't break records but offers great value.Sun, 09 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTdacsSMSLdacsmslbalancedessmqadesktopJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/monosaudio-p902e6r/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/monosaudio-p902e6r/Sub-$150 high-end power cables and audiophile USB cables that brought tighter bass, a wider soundstage, and unexpectedly large clarity gains across an entire HiFi chain.Thu, 06 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMTaccessoriesMonosaudiopower-cableusb-cableaccessoriesmonosaudioJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/simgot-em6l/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/simgot-em6l/A budget hybrid IEM with 1 dynamic + 4 BA drivers, a 3-way crossover, and an attempt at the Harman 2019 target - mostly successful, with a fun 'weirdly big' soundstage.Mon, 13 May 2024 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesSimgotiemhybridsimgotbudgetJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tonewinner-ad-2pro-plus/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/tonewinner-ad-2pro-plus/A 40 kg, 240W integrated amp with switchable Class A and Class A/B modes, neutral tonality, and the kind of dynamic headroom that pairs well with virtually any speaker.Mon, 08 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMTamplifiersTonewinnerintegrated-amplifierclass-aclass-abtonewinnerJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/melodika-bssc3300/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/melodika-bssc3300/Polish-made LITZ speaker cables with Multi-Gauge Core technology - clean, neutral, and detail-rich, but the 3.3mm² gauge is on the lighter side for full dynamic punch.Wed, 13 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTaccessoriesMelodikaspeaker-cablesaccessoriesmelodikapolandlitzJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/as-eu08-sp-usb/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/as-eu08-sp-usb/An affordable alternative to PS Audio and AudioQuest. The AS-EU08 paired with the SP-USB delivers a darker background, lower noise floor, and a more refined sound.Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMTaccessoriesMonosaudiopower-conditionerusb-filteraccessoriesnoise-floorJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-ef400/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-ef400/An entry-level Class AB amp/DAC with HIFIMAN's Himalaya R2R DAC, fun subjective sound, and a slightly soft character - underpowered for the hardest planar loads.Sun, 18 Feb 2024 00:00:00 GMTamplifiersHIFIMANamplifierdacr2rhifimandesktopJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/monosaudio-cables/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/monosaudio-cables/Affordable audiophile cables from AliExpress that genuinely deliver - silver RCA interconnects, OFC CAT 8 Ethernet, and a power cord with real, audible improvements.Wed, 24 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTaccessoriesMonosaudiocablesaccessoriesmonosaudiorcapowerethernetJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/flare-audio-e-prototype/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/flare-audio-e-prototype/Unlike anything you've heard or seen. The E-PROTOTYPE goes to extremes - both positive and negative - using proprietary technologies you won't find anywhere else.Fri, 05 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesFlare Audioiemdynamic-driverflare-audioukdetailJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/smsl-ps100/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/smsl-ps100/Below $30 for a DAC. It's not a measurement monster and the sound doesn't shine in any aspect, but it does what it has to do - and frees up your budget for a better amp.Mon, 11 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMTdacsSMSLdacbudgetsmsldesktopJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-svanar-wireless/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-svanar-wireless/A $500 single dynamic driver TWS with an R2R DAC and LDAC. It's both lacking and feature-packed at the same time - and it actually delivers where it matters.Wed, 02 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHIFIMANdynamic-driveriemhifimanwirelesstwsancJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-sundara-closed-back/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-sundara-closed-back/Sundara, but cheaper, better isolation, easier to drive? Nope, not even close. An entirely different headphone that manages to be mediocre in every way that matters to me.Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHIFIMANplanar-magneticclosed-backhifimanover-earJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-sundara/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-sundara/An amazing value proposition - the latest Sundara revision performs exceptionally well at $300 in the open-back planar market. It's just steel.Fri, 14 Jul 2023 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHIFIMANplanar-magneticopen-backhifimanover-earvalueJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-he400se/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-he400se/A stupidly cheap open-back planar with Stealth Magnets technology at $109 - loved by some, criticized by others. So what's actually going on with it?Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHIFIMANplanar-magneticopen-backhifimanbudgetover-earJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-he-r9/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-he-r9/Both terrible and amazing at the same time - the HE-R9 is a closed-back bass monster at $200 with a tuning that's either perfect for you, or completely wrong.Mon, 05 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHIFIMANdynamic-driverclosed-backhifimanbass-heavyover-earJakub Charkiewiczhttps://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-edition-xs/https://theaudiostuff.com/reviews/hifiman-edition-xs/An exceptional open-back planar at $500 with a sound signature that's hard to find elsewhere - held back only by a controversial headband design choice.Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 GMTheadphonesHIFIMANplanar-magneticopen-backhifimanover-earJakub Charkiewicz