The Truthear Shio is a compact digital-to-analog converter (DAC) and amplifier combination unit that retails for $69.99. The Shio features a 3.5 mm single-ended output and a 4.4 mm balanced output, as well as a physical volume rocker. The Shio uses dual Cirrus Logic CS43198 DAC chips, only seen previously…

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMERS: The Dunu Kima is an in-ear monitor (IEM) that uses one 10mm dynamic driver per housing. The Kima retails for $109.99 directly from Dunu. Dunu sent me a unit in exchange for my impressions. Medium.com’s image compression has become much worse in the last several months. While I try to…

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMERS: The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is an in-ear monitor (IEM) that uses one dynamic driver per housing. The Cadenza retails for $35 at Linsoul’s Amazon shop. Linsoul sent me a unit in exchange for my impressions. Medium.com’s image compression has become noticeably worse in the last several months. While I try…

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER: The Truthear Hexa is an in-ear monitor (IEM) utilizing one dynamic driver and three balanced armatures (BAs) per housing. The Hexa retails for $79.99 at ShenzhenAudio. ShenzhenAudio sent me a unit in exchange for my impressions. SOURCES: I have used the Truthear Hexa with the following sources: Qudelix 5K Hidizs S9 …

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER: The Dunu Talos is an in-ear monitor (IEM) utilizing a planar-magnetic driver and two optional balanced armatures (BAs) per housing. The BAs can be activated with a toggle switch. The Talos normally retails for $199.99 but is on sale for $179.99 at the time of writing this review. …

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER: The TinHiFi T2 DLC is a new revision of TinHiFi’s famed T2 in-ear monitor (IEM). The T2 DLC features a new 10mm dynamic driver with a diamond-like carbon diaphragm and adopts 2-pin connectors for the detachable cable interface. The T2 DLC retails for $52.51 directly from TinHiFi at the time…

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER: The Moondrop Stellaris is an in-ear monitor (IEM) which uses a 14.5mm planar-magnetic driver. The Stellaris retails for $109 at ShenzhenAudio, which sent me a unit in exchange for my impressions. SOURCES: I have used the Moondrop Stellaris with the following sources: Qudelix 5K Hidizs S9 E1DA 9038D Xumee USB-C to…

INTRODUCTION AND DISCLAIMER: The 7Hz Salnotes Zero is an in-ear monitor (IEM) which uses a 10mm dynamic driver. The Zero retails for $20 on Linsoul’s Amazon shop. Linsoul sent me a unit in exchange for my impressions. SOURCES: I have used the 7Hz Salnotes Zero with the following sources: Qudelix 5K Hidizs S9 E1DA…