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Reviews of headphones and speakers, testing and comparison of audio equipment

In this section you can find expert author reviews of personal audio equipment. We test headphones of various types: wired, wireless, TWS, mostly designed for listening to music, mostly from mobile devices. Tests and comparisons: full-size headphones, in-ears, in-ear and on-ear headphones. This category also includes reviews and comparisons of portable music speakers, mostly wireless ones that connect to smartphones via Bluetooth. Often, such speakers have microphones and are used for hands-free communication, and in some models, support for Google, Apple, and Amazon voice assistants has been added.

ATK Horizon Gaming Headset Review: More Than “Just for Gamers”

Nikita Lavrenov-
I can’t call myself a “pro gamer.” I love single-player experiences, arcade racing games, and I might occasionally launch Fortnite to lose a couple...

OneOdio Studio Max 2 Review: The 9ms Wireless Promise Is Finally Real

Denis Koshelev-
If you have ever tried to monitor a live instrument over standard Bluetooth, you already know the pain. You strike a key, hit a...

Fosi Audio MD3 Review: The MagSafe DAC That Finally Makes Dongles Desirable

Denis Koshelev-
The Fosi Audio MD3 arrives at a moment when portable audio has largely surrendered to mediocrity. For years, the dongle DAC category has been...

Moto Sound Flow Speaker Review: Portable, Mature Sound Profile

Iryna Bryohova-
There are products whose arrival you don’t really expect. A new iPhone – expected. Another Galaxy – expected. A portable speaker from Motorola – ...

Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro Review: Capable Flagship Earbuds, but Not for Everyone?

Eugenia Faber-
Samsung’s flagship earbuds, the Galaxy Buds4 Pro, were introduced at Galaxy Unpacked alongside the new flagship Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup. In addition to a...

EarFun Clip 2 Review: Open-Ear TWS with Spatial Audio Performance

Victor Surkov-
Until recently, TWS earbuds were primarily associated with maximum isolation from the outside world – tight in-ear fit, active noise cancellation, and full immersion in sound. However,...

Fosi Audio BT20A MAX Review: The Modern Miniature Powerhouse

Denis Koshelev-
The hi-fi landscape is shifting, and building a phenomenally powerful audio setup no longer means sacrificing significant square footage to massive components. Fosi Audio...

Fosi Audio S3 review: The Streamer That Tries To Do It All

Denis Koshelev-
The Fosi Audio S3 is an ambitious network streamer that aims to bridge the gap between traditional hi-fi gear and modern wireless convenience. It...

ASUS ROG Cetra Open Wireless Review: Open-Ear Design, Hybrid Multipoint, and Strong Battery Life

Igor Majevsky-
When it comes to ASUS gaming headphones and headsets, the first things that spring to mind are their flagship full-size ROG Delta II (especially...

Fosi Audio Merak Review: Portable-Sized Desktop CD Player

Denis Koshelev-
At $140, the Merak is Fosi Audio's first foray into the CD player space, and for a company best known for budget amplifiers and...

Monar Canvas Review – A Bluetooth Speaker with a Massive Screen and AI

Denis Koshelev-
I’ve reviewed a lot – a lot – of audio products, and I usually try to stay optimistic and find something good in each of them. I like...

Huawei FreeBuds 7i Review: Focus on Productivity

Denis Zaychenko-
Reviewing the Huawei FreeBuds 7i after the FreeBuds SE 4 ANC proved to be an interesting comparison. Having two reference points makes it easier...

Anker soundcore R60i NC Review: When Mid-Range Earbuds Stop Holding Back

Yuri Svitlyk-
The Anker soundcore R60i NC is a rare example of mid-range earbuds that not only meet their price expectations but can also deliver a noticeable level...

Kiwi Ears x Z-Reviews Serene Planar Headphones Review: Collaboration with Distinct Tuning

Eugene Beerhoff-
Today’s review focuses on the Kiwi Ears x Z-Reviews Serene, a headphone model that has already attracted notable attention online. It is a collaboration...

Thieaudio Cypher Review: The New Blueprint for Accessible Audiophile Headphones

Denis Koshelev-
The audiophile landscape is a notoriously treacherous place for your wallet. It is a world where chasing a ten percent improvement in soundstage can...

Kiwi Ears Belle Wired Earphones Review: Signature Sound in Budget Segment

Julia Alexandrova-
Kiwi Ears has built a reputation for focusing on careful driver tuning rather than emphasizing marketing specifications. This review examines the Kiwi Ears Belle,...

EarFun Air Pro 4+ Review: Affordable Hi-Res Earphones with Integrated AI

Eugenia Faber-
Last summer, I reviewed the EarFun Air Pro 4 TWS earphones and found them to be a well-balanced option, which I have continued to...

FiiO BR15 R2R Review: The Analog Soul in a Wireless Machine

Denis Koshelev-
There is a distinct irony in the audiophile world of 2026. We carry supercomputers in our pockets capable of streaming the entire history of...

FiiO DM15 R2R review – The Most Feature-Rich CD Player Out There?

Denis Koshelev-
It’s 2026, and the world has officially gone off the rails. Against the backdrop of a never-ending news cycle prophesying the apocalypse, the urge...

Fosi Audio IM4 Review: Wide open sound for $99

Denis Koshelev-
For years, Fosi Audio has been the budget audiophile’s best friend, churning out those surprisingly capable little desktop amplifiers that sit on dorm room...
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