$300-$500 Archives - Headfonia Quality audio reviews Tue, 17 Jun 2025 07:39:36 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://www.headfonia.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-headfonia_logo-e1737370883855-32x32.jpg $300-$500 Archives - Headfonia 32 32 Lotoo PAW D3 Review https://www.headfonia.com/lotoo-paw-d3-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/lotoo-paw-d3-review/#respond Mon, 16 Jun 2025 21:30:36 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=158838

In this review we check out the all-new Lotoo PAW D3 DAC/DDC selling for $420 USD.   Disclaimer: Lotoo provided the PAW D3 for...

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Simgot EM10 Review https://www.headfonia.com/simgot-em10-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/simgot-em10-review/#respond Sat, 14 Jun 2025 21:30:42 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=158498

In this review, I’ll look at the Simgot EM10 “Dream” IEM and figure out whether I’d like to wake up from them. The unit...

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JDS Labs Element IV Review https://www.headfonia.com/jds-labs-element-iv-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/jds-labs-element-iv-review/#comments Mon, 12 May 2025 21:30:42 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=156401

Today we’re looking at the JDS Labs Element IV DAC & AMP. It’s selling for $549 USD. Don’t forget to enter our FiiO K11...

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DROP + xDuoo TA-84 Review https://www.headfonia.com/drop-xduoo-ta-84-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/drop-xduoo-ta-84-review/#respond Sat, 26 Apr 2025 21:30:42 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=154953

In this review, I’m taking the DROP + xDuoo TA-84 DAC/AMP for a whirl. The unit costs $299 USD and can be bought from...

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Shanling EH2 – Tonal balance https://www.headfonia.com/shanling-eh2-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/shanling-eh2-review/#respond Mon, 21 Apr 2025 21:30:59 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=154682

We in this two-page article are taking a look at the $369 USD Shanling EH2 compact desktop DAC/AMP.   Disclaimer: Shanling sent us the...

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SMSL RAW-DAC1 Review https://www.headfonia.com/smsl-raw-dac1-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/smsl-raw-dac1-review/#respond Wed, 09 Apr 2025 21:00:00 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=154024

In this review, we’ll look at the latest SMSL AKM-based DAC, the SMSL RAW-DAC1. The unit costs $499 USD and can be bought from...

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HiBy R6 III 2025 Review https://www.headfonia.com/hiby-r6-iii-2025-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/hiby-r6-iii-2025-review/#respond Sat, 22 Mar 2025 22:30:21 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=152840

Today, we’re reviewing the new HiBy R6 III 2025 portable player, a refreshed R6 DAP variant. It costs $439 USD.   Disclaimer: HiBy Music...

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EarMen L-Amp Review https://www.headfonia.com/earmen-l-amp-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/earmen-l-amp-review/#comments Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:00:36 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=151853

In this article we look at the EarMen L-AMP tube DAC/AMP. This tube driven dongle is selling for $399 USD.   Disclaimer: The EarMen...

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Noble FoKus Rex5 Review https://www.headfonia.com/noble-fokus-rex5-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/noble-fokus-rex5-review/#respond Tue, 04 Mar 2025 07:59:24 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=151581

Today, we review the Noble Audio FoKus Rex5 True Wireless Stereo In-Ear Monitors. It’s selling for $449 USD.   Disclaimer: We were supplied with...

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ddHiFi BC130 Net (Nyx Net) Cable Review https://www.headfonia.com/ddhifi-bc130-net-nyx-net-cable-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/ddhifi-bc130-net-nyx-net-cable-review/#respond Fri, 31 Jan 2025 22:30:39 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=149217

In this review, I’m taking the ddHiFi BC130 Net (Nyx Net) IEM cable out for a whirl. The cable retails for $399 USD.   ...

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Hifiman EF500 Review https://www.headfonia.com/hifiman-ef500-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/hifiman-ef500-review/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 22:30:46 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=148376

In this two-page article, we review the $459 USD Hifiman EF500 Desktop DAC/AMP.   Disclaimer: Hifiman sent us the EF500 for this review, free...

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Toxic Cables Hornet Review https://www.headfonia.com/toxic-cables-hornet-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/toxic-cables-hornet-review/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 22:30:15 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=144535

Today, we review the latest IEM cable by Toxic Cables, the Hornet. It’s a 22AWG Graphene plated Copper cable selling for £285 GBP.  ...

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HiBy FD5 Review https://www.headfonia.com/hiby-fd5-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/hiby-fd5-review/#respond Sat, 28 Dec 2024 08:25:11 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=144431

Today, we are reviewing the HiBy FD5 Desktop DAC & AMP. It is priced at $429 USD.   Disclaimer: HiBy sent us the FD5...

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Edifier Stax Spirit S5 Review https://www.headfonia.com/edifier-stax-spirit-s5-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/edifier-stax-spirit-s5-review/#comments Wed, 25 Dec 2024 22:30:55 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=144389

Today’s article concerns the new Edifier Stax Spirit S5, which sells for $499 USD.   Disclaimer: Edifier sent us the Stax Spirit S5 free...

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Xenns Mangird Tea Pro Review https://www.headfonia.com/xenns-mangird-tea-pro-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/xenns-mangird-tea-pro-review/#respond Thu, 19 Dec 2024 22:43:54 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=144321

Today, we are taking a look at the $359 USD XENNS Mangird Tea Pro In-Ear Monitors.   Disclaimer: Linsoul sent us the XENNS Mangird...

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PlusSound Dual Copper Review https://www.headfonia.com/plussound-dual-copper-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/plussound-dual-copper-review/#respond Tue, 17 Dec 2024 22:30:44 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=143827

Today we review the PlusSound Dual Copper cable, which costs around $499 USD.   Disclaimer: PlusSound provided the Dual Copper cable free of charge...

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Topping A70 Pro Review https://www.headfonia.com/topping-a70-pro-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/topping-a70-pro-review/#comments Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:26:05 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=144064

In this article, we review the Topping A70 Pro Desktop AMP, priced at $499 USD.   Disclaimer: Topping sent us the A70 Pro for...

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Hifiman EF499 Review https://www.headfonia.com/hifiman-ef499-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/hifiman-ef499-review/#comments Sat, 30 Nov 2024 22:30:43 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=143905

In this article we review the Hifiman EF499 DAC/Amp, selling for $299 USD.   Disclaimer: Hifiman sent us the EF499 free of charge in exchange...

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Topping D50 III & A50 III Review https://www.headfonia.com/topping-d50-iii-a50-iii-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/topping-d50-iii-a50-iii-review/#comments Mon, 14 Oct 2024 21:55:41 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=143230

In this article, we review the Topping D50 III & A50 III desktop DAC and AMP stack. D50 III retails for $229 USD and...

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Noble FoKus Triumph Review https://www.headfonia.com/noble-fokus-triumph-review/ https://www.headfonia.com/noble-fokus-triumph-review/#comments Sat, 28 Sep 2024 21:58:41 +0000 https://www.headfonia.com/?p=143002

Today, we review the Noble Audio FoKus Triumph True Wireless (TWS) In-Ear Monitors. It’s selling for $369 USD.   Disclaimer: Noble Audio sent us...

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