When Kingston released their HyperX Cloud gaming headset they took the gaming world by storm. With outstanding build quality, very comfortable fit, great sound and a microphone that put many of the big gaming peripheral players offerings to shame (looking at you SteelSeries) at a great price they raised the bar on what to expect from a headset. They then followed up with the Cloud II and Cloud Revolver which were both also well received. Today I'll be reviewing the Kingston HyperX Cloud Stinger.   Disclaimer:   This sample was sent to me...

  JDS Labs is an American company based in Illinois. According to their mission statement their intent is "To help headphone enthusiasts enjoy their music." Do they succeed in doing this? Well today I'm reviewing the JDS Labs Element and after spending some time with this Headphone Amplifier+DAC I would say that they do indeed. Read on to find out why.   Disclaimer:   This unit was loaned to me for the purpose of this review. I do not benefit financially or otherwise by doing this and all opinions here are my own based on my experience with the...

  Bravo Audio LTD was established in May 2010. They are a Chinese company developing Tube Headphone AMPs, Tube speaker Amps, USB DACs and Guitar Amps. They were one of the first companies to produce affordable, high quality tube amplifiers. Today I'm reviewing the Bravo Audio Ocean.   Disclaimer:   The Bravo Ocean was sent to me by Bravo Audio for the purpose of this review. The opinions here are my own based on my experience with the product. I'd like to thank Henry from Bravo Audio for the opportunity to test the Ocean.   Bravo Audio...

    In 1976 two engineering students at Cambridge University with a passion for electronics and music founded Amplification and Recording Cambridge (Arcam). In 1988 they produced the first stand alone DAC then as time went on many other iconic products. Then a few years ago they released the highly acclaimed irDAC that impressed audio fans far and wide. Today I'll be looking at the successor of that product the irDAC-II.   Arcam website: http://www.arcam.co.uk/ irDAC-II official page: http://www.arcam.co.uk/products,rSeries,USB-DAC,irdacii.htm...

  Introduction:   Lend Me UR ears, based in Singapore is an online and physical store that opened in December 2011 with a goal to “bring quality audio products to the masses and providing good customer service in the process” They offer free international shipping and international warranty for all items purchased. They also have their own in-house brand “Alpha & Delta”. Today I’ll be looking at their sport oriented model the Alpha & Delta D2.   Disclaimer:   This item was sent to me free of charge for the purpose of this review. Opinions here...

Introduction: Most people reading this need no introduction to FiiO as a company. They have firmly established themselves in the audio market with their DAPs, DACs and amplifiers that are top quality at affordable prices.   Website: http://www.fiio.net/fiio http://www.fiio.net/en/products/52   Originally made for the FiiO M3 portable DAP, the EM3 is a budget oriented earbud that comes with an inline remote and microphone. Designed primarily for use with low powered DAPs and smartphones I was curious to see how it compared to the venerable VE...

  Introduction: The Brainwavz Krudal Duo - Earphone Management System is the latest in earphone accessories from Brainwavz Audio, designed to help you store your earphones neatly and conveniently.   Disclaimer: I received the Krudal Duo in exchange for my honest impressions and review. The opinions here are based on my own personal experience with the product. I'd like to thank Brainwavz and Pandora for giving me the opportunity to test their latest product.   Here is the description from the Brainwavz product page:   "Krudul Duo by...

  Introduction: The Fischer Audio Omega Ace is designed to be fun and adaptable to all your everyday activities. They have a recommended retail price of USD$49. Below is the description from the folks at Fischer Audio:   “About Omega Ace A blend of fun and expression, the Omega Ace earphones guarantees powerful and thumping bass with an optimal fit. This sturdy pair of earphones is made with a new robust, braided cable design and a minimalistic one-button microphone with superb voice clarity. With the interesting semi-transparent black housing...

    Introduction: The FX-Audio (Feixiang) DAC-X6 is a Digital Audio Decoder and amplifier with multiple input options and a budget friendly price.   About the company (translated with Google): Founded in 2009, we are engaged in R & D digital amplifier, audio decoder, amp, HIFI PC desktops digital amplifier, power amplifier boards, background audio systems, digital amplifier board and other products. The company is committed to cutting-edge technology products, developing the best products, the best services to meet customer demand, in the face...

    Disclaimer: I bought the Benjie K9 DAP from Penon Audio for the retail price of $24. It has 8GB of internal memory and support for MicroSD expansion card and supports high quality music formats. I have no affiliation with the manufacturer or the store where it was purchased and there's no monetary benefit to me for doing this. I'm simply sharing my own experience. Read on to learn more.   Specification Solution: ATJ 2127 Screen: 1.8" OLED colour screen Case: Zinc alloy     Size: 94*38*9mm, net weight:79.2g Capacity:  built-in 8GB flash...

  Introduction: The Fischer Audio Totem Paco (FE-131) is a newly released earphone from Fischer Audio. They’re small, built well and sound good. Want to know more? Read on.    Below is the description from the folks at Fischer Audio:   About Totem Paco Designed to go seamlessly with the latest Smartphone trends, the petite in-ear headphones Totem Paco FE-131 is available in 3 attractive finishes, namely Rose Gold, Forest Green & Classic Silver. Despite being comfortably sized for all ages and genders, the lightweight aluminium alloy casing...

    Introduction: The Fischer Audio Omega FE-321 (Spark) is a lively little wonder of an IEM with a sparkly, bright sound and tiny footprint. The current price is US$59. Below is the description from the folks at Fischer Audio:   About Omega Spark Omega Spark is a petite in-ear headphones that packs a punch above its weight. Offering excellent audio quality of clear, distinct highs with sweet lows and mid-lows, the in-ear headphones will bring out the best of a wide genre of music. Combined with a striking red-black housing combination and...

    Introduction: The Fischer Audio Omega FE-351 (Twin) is the big gun of the Omega series, being the only one of the three to feature dual dynamic drivers. Here’s a description from the people at Fischer Audio:   About Omega Twin Omega Twin will be the choice for those that demands only the best. The double dynamic drivers in this audio menace deliver tight, punchy bass with a warm vocal reproduction that will bound to bring you into music fantasy.    The unique shape of the semi-transparent black housing is specially designed so that it sits...

These are a review unit sent to me by Pandora at Brainwavz in exchange for my honest review. I have no affiliation with the company.       Taken from the Brainwavz website: Jive Noise Isolating IEM Earphones w/ 3 Button Remote & Microphone - Blue   The Brainwavz Jive has been meticulously crafted out of high quality metal and designed into a sleek and sophisticated shape to give crisp, smooth and accurate playback of any music. Embedded into these earphones are finely tuned dynamic drivers that not only produce high fidelity vocals &...

I bought the Tennmak Piano from the Tennmak store on Aliexpress. So far that’s the only place I have seen them available, though some of their other products such as the Dulcimer and Pro can be bought on Amazon and some other AE stores. It’s currently priced at $25.99 but I got mine slightly cheaper during the big AE anniversary sale in March 2016.   Company info (from their website): http://tennmak.com/   Tennmak Brand Our unwavering appreciation for design motivates us to develop visionary audio products that deliver a “never heard before”...

The Z2016. A strange beast that did have some potential   Introduction Zhiyin is a name that has recently caused quite a stir here on Head-Fi after releasing their flagship model the QT5. Some claimed it was a giant killer and the hype train accelerated rapidly. It was during this period that I discovered the QT5's little sibling the Z2016.   When I first saw the Zhiyin Z2016 on Aliexpress their design grabbed my attention. They looked as though the build was very solid, rugged and would be suitable for holding and protecting all the goodness...

Hooka - The All Metal Headphone Hanger pretty much sums it all up! It's a stylish, sturdy and attractive way to keep your headphones safe and out of the way when not in use. With a retail price of just $17.95 it's a no-brainer for anyone who wants to ummm hang their headphones.   Packaging Comes in a very compact, clear plastic box that is surprisingly small but feels solid when picked up. On the front you can see the name printed clearly and the Hooka itself in all its glory. On the back are some very easy to follow instructions on how to mount...

Disclaimer The BLU-200 was provided to me for an honest review and I am in no way affiliated with the company. I’ll make my best effort to express my real experience and opinion of them. This is the first time I have tried a Brainwavz product.   I’d like to thank Pandora from Brainwavz for the opportunity to test the BLU-200.   Link to the company website:  http://www.brainwavzaudio.com Link to the BLU-200 webpage:  http://www.brainwavzaudio.com/products/blu-200-bluetooth-4-0-aptx-earphones   These can be bought from the company website or on...