The Status Between 3ANC builds upon the brand's top-seller, the Between Pro hybrid driver TWS earphones and adds in ANC in addition to a more mature tonality. It offers a highly customizable sound as well as more fit and seal solutions and two color options to be a good balance of form and function alike.
Today we put Meze Audio's flagship open-back headphones to the test. The ELITE uses Rinaro's unique planar magnetic drivers to put out a warm and relaxing sound that is well complemented by the comfortable design and striking aesthetics around it.
MOONDROP decides to showcase its capabilities with the new flagship Solis 2 that looks, feels, and sounds premium. It uses a tribrid driver configuration inside novel precious metal shells that get a unique artisanal design and puts out an extremely smooth sound which is still detailed and engaging.
HIFIMAN updates its popular HE1000 V2 with stealth magnets! The new HE1000 Stealth takes on the more expensive HE1000se by offering a bassier sound and being easier on the ears while retaining the same excellent comfort and fit to make for a compelling premium headphones offering.
MOONDROP updates its popular budget-friendly IEMs, the CHU, with the new CHU 2 that ditches the fixed cable in favor of a standard 2-pin offering. It also uses a new dynamic driver to put out stronger bass and improves the treble response with the goal of being a new $20 IEM benchmark.
AceZone makes a strong entry into the TechPowerUp review database with its compelling A-Rise gaming headset targeting professional players and competitive gamers alike. It uses a combination of active and passive noise cancellation along with specific EQ profiles to put out a non-fatiguing yet emphasized sound signature for FPS gaming with no noise floor or distortion.
The Campfire Audio Solaris Stellar Horizon is a re-envisioning of its popular, classic Solaris IEMs. It uses a new hybrid driver configuration with a dynamic driver and three custom balanced armature drivers in a stunning shell design to put out a warm, forward-facing sound backed by premium accessories and a great unboxing experience.
Sivga has developed an exciting new dynamic driver and uses it in the new Luan open-back headphones. It comes in two colors/wood finish options and presents an enjoyable warm-neutral tonality that plays well with a variety of music genres while also being highly comfortable and fairly affordable to further sweeten the deal.
FiiO aims to take on the crowded TWS earphones market with its FW3 and FW5 wireless IEMs. These utilize a premium audio design with larger dynamic drivers and even Knowles BA drivers in addition to independent AKM DACs in a compelling form factor with physical buttons for a rich user experience.
DUNU is synonymous with its original SA6 six BA driver set of IEMs and people have been eagerly waiting for news of its successor. Today we examine the new SA6 MK2 that aims to build on this winning formula with a refreshed aesthetic, excellent accessories, and an updated sound signature to take on the premium IEM market.
Dan Clark Audio pushes its patent-pending AMTS design into the e-stat headphone world with its flagship CORINA. This is an open-back set of headphones that aims to deliver an extremely smooth yet resolving sound across the board with accurate instrument playback and engaging vocals to make for a compelling end game audio solution.
Korean audio brand UCOTECH joins the TechPowerUp review collection with its new RE-2 single dynamic driver IEMs. It uses a Beryllium-coated diaphragm inside comfortable and durable shells to make for one of the more compelling offerings in its price range, as long as you use EQ.
Today we examine two of MOONDROP's recent offerings in the budget-friendly in-ear monitors market. The Droplet is a sci-fi inspired set of bullet-style IEMs using DSP to put forth a Harman-style tuning for the masses whereas the LAN builds upon the successful Chu by giving you all metal shells and a detachable cable.
Campfire Audio cuts the cord with its Orbit true wireless set of earphones. It uses the tried and tested Campfire design language from its wired IEM line but adds a refreshing coat of paint to put out a single dynamic driver set that aims to offer good sound, looks, and comfort alike in a premium package.
Truthear partners with IEM influencer Crinacle once more to bring out a new take on its succesful dual DD ZERO in-ear monitors. The new ZERO:RED re-works the drivers to present a completely different sound while retaining an impactful bass, clean mids, and a smooth treble response while still being budget-friendly.
QKZ enters the TechPowerUp review database with its dual dynamic driver entry, Khan, which is the product of a collaboration with IEM influencer HBB. It dedicates a large 10 mm driver as a sub-woofer for the bass while using a second driver for the mids and highs to present a bassy and punchy sound taking after the Harman target.
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 costs only a third of what SteelSeries is asking for the top-of-the-line Arctis Nova Pro gaming headset, while offering many of its features. That makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking for a USB gaming headset in the $100 price range.
The HarmonicDyne Athena is a rarely seen semi-closed set of over-ear headphones using side venting to get the best of both worlds. It uses a novel 50 mm dynamic driver fit into a well-designed chassis that is comfortable to wear and looks more expensive than it costs.
The $2000 HIFIMAN Svanar is a set of flagship single dynamic driver IEMs which uses the brand's unique topology diaphragm technology to put out a highly engaging sound with tremendous bass response. It's a high-end take on a V-shape tonality complemented by excellent comfort and isolation.
Kiwi Ears joins the TechPowerUp review database with its new Orchestra Lite set of in-ear monitors. Coming in two stunning color options, with a great cable, these in-ears punch well above its price class. Internally eight drivers are used to try and put forth a balanced sound with impactful bass, clean mids, and a smooth treble.
Westone Audio introduces a brand new line of in-ear monitors targeting music professionals and end users alike. Today we examine the entire MACH Series starting from the $300 1-BA driver MACH 10 all the way up to the reference class $1600 MACH 80 8-BA flagship to see how they differ from each other and what they can offer to you.
MOONDROP's long awaited Blessing 3 IEMs are finally here! The new set uses a 2 DD/4 BA hybrid driver configuration, including a rarely seen dual dynamic driver setup in a horizontally-opposed configuration, inside shells boasting improved ergonomics and aesthetics to try to once again define the $300 market.
The SteelSeries Arctis 7 Wireless is an excellent wireless gaming headset, offering good sound and microphone performance, excellent wearing comfort, as well as superb versatility thanks to its simultaneous wireless and Bluetooth connectivity.
FiiO enters the open-back, over-ear headphones market with the FT3. It uses novel 60 mm dynamic drivers with a Be-plated surround and a DLC diaphragm in a unique, all-aluminium chassis and is paired with a high-quality cable and two sets of ear pads for a refreshingly different warm-neutral sound without breaking the bank.
MOONDROP goes the digital signal processing route with its budget-friendly $15 Quarks DSP IEMs to have preset EQ filters over a Type-C connector for better tuning than many expensive earphones. The Type-C also makes it easy to use with phones and laptops and provides an in-line microphone for further convenience.
