Founded in 2011, Kinera is an IEM manufacturer from China known for its exquisite, beautifully designed shells and a broad spectrum of sound signatures offered through IEMs at varying price points. Their sister concern, Queen of Audio (QoA for short), has also been quite consistent and...

Astral Acoustics is a Hong kong based high-end cable manufacturer. Though Astral Acoustics is a relatively young entrant in the cable game, the owner has vast prior experience in this craft. He has been making cables for 3 years prior to Astral Acoustics, totaling roughly 10+ years of...

Fosi Audio is a Chinese brand known for its affordable stereo amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, Monoblock amplifiers, and Bluetooth receivers, such as the V3 Mono Monoblock Power Amp with 300W output and balanced input. Their stereo products are super popular in my country, especially in the DIY...

It is prettier in real life and very very comfortable. A compelling sub $200 option indeed.

to be published (WIP)

The name “ALBA” translates to the Romanian phrase for “The First Light,” emphasizing its position as an entry point for Meze’s sound signature. With its sleek design and quality materials, the ALBA aims to deliver engaging and vivid sound without breaking the bank. Driver: It features a 10.8mm...

FATfreq (AKA Fat Frequency) is a Singaporean boutique brand specializing in high-quality, handcrafted in-ear monitors (IEMs) for musicians, engineers, and audiophiles. FATfreq’s pro IEMs are generally custom in ears and tuned to be neutral, while their consumer-focused universal fit IEMs fall...

I no longer have the Navigator with me, but I suspect that combo will sound awesome, too. Navigator is the best dongle DAC right now, period.

Might sound like hyperbole. But the CMA18P + A100TB combo is mini endgame :darthsmile:

Based in Hong Kong, Aroma Audio has been impressing Summit Fi audiophiles since 2015. Their illustrious lineup of high-end IEMs includes the likes of Jewel (AKA the best IEM in the world, in my humble opinion), Thunder, and Shock. They have released their current flagship, Fei Wan, recently...

FlipEars is a high-end boutique IEM manufacturer from the Philippines with over a decade of experience in pro audio. After a successful run in their local vicinity, they have been gearing up for global expansion since mid-2023. I can confidently say that they are among the most consistent IEM...

The FlipEars Aurora XXIV is a flagship model of in-ear monitors (IEMs) that promises an awe-inspiring audio experience. It is the latest iteration of the original Aurora and sports a few internal updates. The Aurora draws inspiration from the natural wonder of the Aurora Borealis (northern...

@aaf evo many thanks. Sorry my bad, I have edited the review and credited your measurement :D

Craft Ears is a very young Polish boutique brand founded in 2019 by Mr. Jędrzej, also known to his friends and family as Jed. Alongside his passion and lifelong for achieving the pinnacle of sound quality, the founder is also drummer, music composer, and producer. Like most prominent boutiques...

The Omnium represents the pinnacle of audio engineering, delivering unparalleled sound quality and craftsmanship. It features a unique and advanced driver setup, ensuring a full-range and balanced sound signature. The driver configuration includes: A single 9.2mm LSR dynamic driver for deep...