2019 has been the year of leaps and bound in Chi-Fi. Specifically, the rise of superb In Ear Monitors for pennies on the dollar compared to some of the big boys like Campfire Audio and Noble. (more…)
Drop, purveyors of affordable quality audio, announced on Tuesday that it plans to launch an all-new wireless over-ear headphone targeted at hifi lovers who want a bit of portability in their lives. (more…)
Focal (pronounced like "faux-kal") is perhaps one of the most well-respected audio brands in the world. The French speaker maker turned headphone manufacturer has proven itself to be a capable leader in the personal audio segment, especially with a selection of high fidelity headphones that can be had for under $750. (more…)
Rapid prototyping through additive manufacturing (more commonly known as 3D printing) is growing rapidly. Many people, myself included, use 3D printing to solve small and large problems in their lives. But did you know that some of the largest name in the audiophile game also prototype with 3D printing? (more…)
If you haven't heard of them by now, then you don't know Schiit. But you should, as Schiit has quickly become the pioneer of the $99 headphone amplifier over the past decade. Today, Schiit has announced the introduction of two new products: the Magni 3+ and Magni Heresy. (more…)
JDS Labs makes one of the most notable DAC/Amp combo units on the market – the Element. After years of perfection for hobbyist audiophiles and lovers of minimalist design, the king has handed down his crown to the successor: the Element II. (more…)
Hifiman's brand has been synonymous with quality for more than a decade. Specifically, its line of planar magnetic headphones have earned the marque its notoriety. When Drop announced in August 2017 that it would be selling a customized version of the Hifiman HE400i (a headphone with a price tag of $499), the Hifi community watched with anticipation. (more…)
