Hifiman Arya Unveiled review: the all-rounder Arya

Intro: The Arya lineup has been around for some time, known as the trickle-down version of Hifiman's HE1000 series. Like those headphones, the Arya boasts a large, egg-shaped planar magnetic driver with what they call "nanometer thickness" diaphragm. Sonically, the Arya family has leaned brighter than the HE1000 series, with extra articulation in the upper … Continue reading Hifiman Arya Unveiled review: the all-rounder Arya

Fosi Audio i5 review: a new challenger with a recognisable voice

Intro: Fosi Audio is known for making good-quality, competitively priced DACs and amps. The i5 is their latest step into the headphone scene, and Fosi reached out to see if I wanted to review it. There were no conditions on the content, just an open invitation. So, I took the opportunity.I call the i5 “a … Continue reading Fosi Audio i5 review: a new challenger with a recognisable voice

Hifiman Edition XV review: not quite the XS successor, but in a good way?

Intro: Hifiman has been known for a characteristic tuning that can be divisive at times. Treble‑sensitive listeners often find some of the brand’s planar headphones a bit bright. This has been especially true for parts of the “Stealth” model era, where certain models carried extra upper‑treble energy.When the Edition XS launched in 2021, I was … Continue reading Hifiman Edition XV review: not quite the XS successor, but in a good way?