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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.

Final Audio UX5000 Headphones Review: The Japanese Really Know How to Do It

Denis Zaychenko-
Full-size headphones like the Final Audio UX5000 have always been a rather demanding and nuanced choice for me. And that’s easy to understand: I...

MuseHiFi Muse 300 Review: First Desktop DAC/AMP with Its Own OS?

Vladyslav Surkov-
The desktop DAC and headphone amplifier market is packed with devices that differ mostly in their choice of chips, output power, and number of...

Noble Audio Osprey TWS Earbuds Review: Hundred Strengths, One Drawback

Denis Zaychenko-
One of the developments I had been anticipating for quite some time was the inevitable convergence of multi-driver, audiophile-grade wired IEMs with true wireless...

Soundcore Space 2 Review: Hi-Res Audio, Hybrid ANC, and Solid Battery Life

Eugenia Faber-
Earlier this year, soundcore, the audio brand owned by China's Anker Innovations, introduced the soundcore Space 2 over-ear headphones. While retaining Hi-Res Audio certification,...

Kiwi Ears Cadenza II Review: Entry-Level IEM Earphones with Impressive Sound Quality

Victor Surkov-
Today, we are reviewing the Kiwi Ears Cadenza II in-ear monitors – a model positioned as an audiophile-oriented solution. These IEMs follow a classic design philosophy:...

WiiM Sound Lite Wireless Speaker Review: Hi-Fi for the People

Nikita Lavrenov-
As an enthusiast, you sometimes find yourself becoming a fan of very niche but genuinely cool brands. That’s how I became a WiiM fan. I...

Razer BlackShark V3 Headphones Review: Full Immersion in Gameplay and Solid Sound Quality

Eugene Beerhoff-
Today, the demands placed on gaming headsets are as high as those for monitors or other peripherals. This is hardly surprising, as a headset...

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...
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