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
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
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?
Intro: Despite feeling a bit too bright for my taste, I still enjoyed the original Moondrop Para when I reviewed it. It offered excellent value for money with its technical performance and flexibility with EQ and pad rolling. Moondrop's current flagship, the Cosmo, also won me over with its overall sound quality. So, I had … Continue reading Moondrop Para II review: where’s the upgrade?
Intro: I’ve previously reviewed the original Susvara, and it left a strong impression. It’s one of the few summit-fi headphones that actually feels like it lives up to its reputation. That said, I'm not a fan of the price and the same goes for this one. But I'm sure there are enough of you out … Continue reading Hifiman Susvara Unveiled review: a fresh take on the classic sound
