Shanling ME80   Shanling introduced the ME80 earphones at the end of January 2021. A new entry into the single-driver market with a very competitive neutral sounding IEM. The droplet design of this earphones was further updated for comfort and to further decrease the weight. The body...

Shanling M6 21   In October 2020 a disastrous fire broke out at AKM’s factory in Japan, with a significant impact on availability of AKM DAC chips. Although Shanling had sufficient DAC's on stock, they new that at some point they would have to switch to a different...

HEDD Audio   Heinz Electrodynamic Designs (HEDD) is not new to hifi, but the HEDDphone is their introduction to the Personal Audio market. It has been an amazing start, as this headphone is considered by many to be a very interesting product. The key is the driver,...

Meze RAI Penta   The Meze Rai Penta is the company’s flagship Penta-hybrid universal monitor featuring a single dynamic driver and four balanced armature driver design. The Penta Hybrid technology enables Meze Audio to deliver harmonized sound frequencies without overlay of phase issues. For sound from the...

Final A8000   The flagship IEM from Final Audio, the Final A8000, is a single dynamic driver. Merging tried and tested knowledge and technologies, the A8000 benefits from Final’s subjective stance of creating the best possible audio. Armed with a special single dynamic driver, using a diaphragm made...

Meze 99 Classics   The Meze 99 Classics delivers perfect natural sound even to the pickiest of audio lovers. The walnut wood earcups, soft earpads, and the spring steel headband will make the 99 Classics an heirloom rather than just a pair of headphones. Just like fingerprints,...

Introducing Shanling UA2 - Portable USB DAC/AMP   Now available: the new addition to the UA family, the Shanling UA2 portable USB DAC/ AMP. This is the most advanced model of the UA family. This portable USB DAC contains a Sabre ESS ES9038Q2M DAC and Ricore RT6863 headphone...

Meze Audio   Meze Audio was founded in 2011 in Baia Mare, Romania. They started small, acquiring knowledge by experimenting with parts already on the market, searching and researching for the right materials and engineering solutions in the quest for the perfect sound and feel. Their breakthrough...

FiR Audio VxV   Twister6.com tested the FiR Audio VxV at the end of 2020. In this Take 2, reviewer Wyville also shines a light on this great everyday carry, really interesting to find his perspective on this earphone. As you might already know, the FiR Audio VxV  is...

Dan Clark Audio Ether 2   ETHER 2 system is the flagship planar-magnetic open-backed headphone from Dan Clark Audio. Three different ear pads are included, allowing the sound and fit to be customized, as each pad offers a unique sonic signatures. Every Dan Clark Audio planar magnetic headphone...

FiR audio VxV   FiR Audio created a complete new fun product strategy around the FiR Audio VxV. A refreshing way to attract attention to this product and story-telling is very important in marketing.  In the end the product is only defined by its built and sound...

FiR Audio M5   The FiR Audio M5 showcases of all the technology they have to offer. The M5 has a dynamic driver for lows, 3 balanced armatures for midrange and highs and an electrostatic driver to assist the treble reproduction.  The M5 was the first IEM...