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HIFIMAN Edition XV: Brilliance in Darkness

2025-10-19T06:59:07Z

The Edition XV, HIFIMAN’s $400 successor to the Edition XS, is potentially the most important headphone release in the last half-decade of the audiophile headphone hobby... or at least, Listener thinks so.

Studio Reference... but WIRELESS? — KALI HP-1 Review

2025-10-17T09:21:57Z

We test KALI’s $200 HP-1 “reference” wireless headset—complete with Studio, Consumer, and Bass-Heavy profiles—and talk about how a product concept that could in theory help with quick mix checks ultimately fails in practice.

Comparing the Best Thieaudio IEMs - Monarch MKIV vs. V16 Divinity vs. Valhalla

2025-10-16T19:57:04Z

Is the new Monarch MKIV the best IEM Thieaudio has to offer? Fc-Construct compares it against Thieaudio's other flagships to find out.

HyperX Cloud III S Wireless Review

2025-10-16T14:28:36Z

The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless is, surprisingly, a genuinely good-sounding $180 closed-back wireless gaming headset with a relaxed, versatile tuning and EQ that saves onto the headset. While it's probably no secret why, watch the review to find out what made living with this headphone for about a month a much more enjoyable time spent than I expected it would be.

Zahl EQ1 Review & Measurements

2025-10-03T12:53:14Z

The Zahl EQ1 is an analog parametric EQ device originally designed for professional use in API500 series racks, but might just be the best thing I’ve added to my headphone setup!

Spotify Lossless has a problem

2025-09-28T08:15:02Z

Spotify just released their Lossless streaming feature, and GoldenSound tested it in depth. Unfortunately, it seems that whilst it is a bump in quality over what was available before, it's lacking some features found on other services and players that mean on platforms such as Windows or Android, you may not be able to play your music losslessly at all!

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review: Disappointment of the Year?

2025-09-26T07:00:12Z

The AirPods Pro 2 has been the default recommendation for wireless earphones since its release, so how does its successor measure up?

Testing ALL Hifiman's new Headphones! - HE600, Edition XV, Ananda Unveiled & Audivina LE

2025-09-21T07:00:03Z

HIFIMAN just dropped a whole wave of new headphones, and I’ve had the chance to spend some early time with four of them. Spoiler: one of them really impressed me.

Did FiiO Nail their FT1 Upgrade? - FiiO FT13 Review

2025-09-14T07:17:48Z

FiiO has been on a roll of releasing banger headphones in the budget range, but does their new FT13 provide a compelling upgrade to the near-universally loved FT1? Join Resolve as he breaks it down.

Softears RSV mk2 Review: Reference Revisited

2025-09-12T17:15:05Z

Softears' new RSV mk2 introduces a sizeable bass boost compared to its predecessor, aiming to broaden its appeal without abandoning balance. But does it go too far for an IEM that's supposed to provide "reference-grade" tonality?

HEDDphone Two GT: This Headphone is Underrated

2025-08-19T16:07:10Z

Most kilobuck headphones opt for vivid colorations at the expense of neutrality, but HEDDphone Two GT is among the most natural-sounding flagship headphones in today's market. But does it balance its neutrality with enough excitement to capture the attention of high-end buyers? Join listener as they break it down.

Moondrop Space Travel 2: Is Excellent Sound Enough?

2025-08-11T15:58:02Z

Wireless has typically been where Moondrop falters, but with the Space Travel 2 it seems they've finally found their footing. Join listener as they explain why they think the Space Travel 2 might be Moondrop's best product to date.

Moondrop Para 2 Review — Exceptional Planar Drivers with Hidden Potential

2025-08-08T09:22:52Z

Does Para II's exceptionally well-spec'd driver and seemingly limitless pad-rolling potential make for a compelling enough offering that Resolve recommends it over the Cosmo? Join Resolve as he breaks it down.

A Gaming Headset for Grown-Ups — Fractal Scape Review

2025-08-03T07:00:17Z

With the arrival of the Audeze Maxwell, the bar for sound quality in gaming headsets was decisively raised, and now years later we've received the Fractal Scape, which aims to deliver on the future that Maxwell seemed to indicate was coming, but at an even lower price. Join Resolve as he finds out how the Scape stacks up to its competition.

Symphonium Giant: The Experiment

2025-07-31T13:48:00Z

Described as an experiment by its creators, the Symphonium Giant is a departure from the brands other offerings. Will its unique tuning succeed? Fc-Construct takes a look.