There is a lot of Chi-Fi, but there's few which achieve the integrity from research, engineering, finish, sound tuning, ergonomic fit like Ikko Audio have achieved with their launches – the latest being OH1S Gems. Audiophile-Heaven says it mixes musicality and detail perfectly. [See Product Desc. For More] They've made the cut in our selection more than once, and time and again they've proven to be worthy. After the success of the flatter-tuned OH1 and the spacious sub-bassy OH10, they've combined these two separates entities sonically into a single shell – the OH1S. Another hybrid of a single dynamic driver and a balanced armature, Ikko have newly tuned the acoustic chambers within compact shells for the debut of Separating Vector Acoustics System (SVAS) to the world. Despite being fresh on the scene, the Gems have already made quite the impression on TechPowerUp and Major HiFi, the latter for "rich details and textures". Drop by to test this MMCX in-ear-monitor, check out the other products by Ikko here, or get yourself one day.

Meticulously perfected, each earpiece features two dynamic drivers meticulously orchestrated to deliver performance at an entry price, enriched with resonant bass notes. A 10mm driver handles lows before handing over to a 7.8mm counterpart that is more fluent at producing high frequencies without modal break-up. A 3D-printed acoustic chamber blends the output of both drivers into one cohesive performance. Perfect working condition with the following accessories included: - 1 set of treble and bass eartips (missing M-size) - Soft pouch Warranty: 3-months

--- SOLD! --- HiBy Music get better and better with every release. And so is the case with Yvain, their new entry-level earphone that exceeds expectations by being technologically innovative. "The HiBy Yvain is a meticulously crafted IEM that delivers a balanced and engaging sonic experience" says MOONSTAR Reviews. Boasting the heart of a lion and equipped with four balanced armatures, Yvain doesn't operate these in the conventional manner. Two of these drivers are tasked with delivering the complete frequency spectrum. Specifically designed to harmonise with Yvain's dedicated bass woofers and treble tweeters, these two balanced armatures are strategically positioned. HiBy employs an all-pass filter for these dual full-range drivers, enhancing their support at Yvain's crossover points.  Irrespective of the crossover slope's steepness, the phase is preserved thanks to the consistent frequency response of the unifying balanced armatures. Yvain's tandem balanced armatures act as a pivotal element, seamlessly connecting the entire audio presentation and facilitating precise time alignment. Check out how HiBy's thinking outside of the box translate to their music player releases here, or view our other IEMs here.

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Bose raise the bar yet further as noise-cancelling headphone market leaders with the HP700. With the best noise-cancelling ability seen – or heard – yet, Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support, Bose Augmented Reality (AR) and 20 hours of battery life give you wonderful audio with total comfort, practicality and style. Check out all of Bose's industry-leading products here, or view our other wireless gear here.

How can something as painstakingly made as CAL.1H be anything other than a labour of love by Altiat. Aumkar Chandan's concept of work well done, work done proudly, is an open-back unibody aluminium headphone precision CNC-machined. There is a pride of ownership in CAL.1H – few other $700 headphones can boast of being coated in automative spray paint. Available in five different colours, flair always follows Altiat. CAL.1H's visual spectacle gives way to sound as colourful as the Mumbai coastline where it's made. Strong bass impact and a detailed pinch of upper-mid sizzle are tied together in a liquid presentation. All the ingredients that are crucial to rendering one of the most complex performances – an unaccompanied tabla ensemble – are on full show. 50mm dynamic drivers made with a PET material infill bring Chandan's talent at tuning – honed at sister company Kaldas Research – to Altiat, giving CAL.1H an exciting yet tastefully accurate response you can count on. [See Product Desc. For More] PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) is prized as a driver material by Altiat owing to its workability. Using it for its damping properties in a stiff outer sandwich membrane, Chandan was able to bring a big 50mm driver to bear and stave off the onset of modal break-up as frequencies rise.  There's a cohesiveness and maturity to sonics that sets CAL.1H apart. Those seeking an upgrade on HIFIMAN's Sundara should look at Altiat before they step on to the bigger Audio-Technica ADX-5000, Focal Clear MG and Sony MDR-Z1R. For price and performance CAL.1H fills a necessary hole in Head-Fi, and Altiat is a very important calling for Chandan to fulfil. That it balances function with form with such aplomb is only testament to the talent of its creator. View Altiat's other headphones here, or our other open-back headphones here.

A perfect solution for consumers who wish to stream music via their DAC without streaming support.  Complete with box and in full working condition, the only item missing is the ethernet cable. Warranty Provided: One year from the date of purchase. 

YD01 is the stuff of dreams, wielding the magic material that is beryllium. Fantasy's beryllium-plated dynamic driver offers credibility to the idea of a Cayin Audio chain: capably built by the same manufacturer from start to finish, source into IEM.  Cue all associations with beryllium – Fantasy is resolute about its portrayal of detail, with forceful and taut dynamics – and there's still more than meets the eye. [See Product Desc. For More] Chambering affairs in a two-way cavity and magnet structure means airflow in the shell is controlled more precisely, as your music flows from the big, composite diaphragm. The higher magnetic flux as a result allows more linear excursion. Fantasy boasts power, and more importantly, control. Its 10mm driver starts with a sandwich driver core of biocellulose, a paper-like fiber prized in audio for its effective damping at higher frequencies. This surface is then coated with beryllium for the metal's stiffness, lightness and air acceleration properties. That means Fantasy's driver material combination helps it move as a perfect piston over all frequencies up to and above its working range, keeping distortion down due to cone and modal break-up as frequencies rise. It's a truly full-range driver, producing bass all the way to a treble waveform perfectly and accurately. Headfonics were the first to hail it for its "beautiful upper midrange and amazing depth of field". Twister6 were struck by Fantasy's "max clarity and resolution with the min coloration and distortion of the sound". In Everyday Listening's simple terms, it's "out of this world". Fantasy is built in every way as a flagship IEM. Both Advance and Supreme cables from Nobunaga Labs improve this in various ways, as does the myriad of stock tips included. Hear it through a thorough collection of our music players here, browse Cayin's other releases here, or check out all our other earphones here.

--- SOLD! --- Power hasn't come in a more potent package than Cayin Audio's little desktop iHA-6. Up to seven watts per channel promises to drive every headphone with aplomb, including HiFiMAN's notorious HE-6, Arya and Susvara, plus all Dan Clark Audio FKA MrSpeakers. [See Product Desc. For More] With the ability to improve based on the quality of sources, building blocks for a fantastic desktop rig begins from the iHA-6, said John Grandberg for Innerfidelity. Its 95 per cent discrete design counts on modern power FETs to push some serious power into any pair of cans – this is not an overstatement. Power is not to be confused for loudness here. You'll be able to benefit from the inherent low internal gain typical of any Cayin discrete circuit to drive both the Focal Stellia and HE-6, plus everything in between, in the optimal range of iHA-6's volume control. For anyone familiar with what that means, it's a big deal. You'll also be able to see everything from Cayin here and all our other DAC & amp options here.

  --- SOLD! --- The sweetest take on what four drivers can sound like. Craft Four is the model that shot Craft Ears to fame, with its delicacy, detail and a very emotive mid-range. Lovers of the guitars and male or female voices will not get over this performance in a hurry. Craft Four lands at a perfect sweet spot, the Goldilocks of all IEMs that just sounds right whatever your mood or genre fix at current moment. Its four balanced armatures are celebrated around Head-Fi for a W-shaped portrayal with equal, energetic, emphasis of each key region. [See Product Desc. For More] Headfonia rates it a "terrific first CIEM", with earphonia adding its "rich low-end" and "intimate staging with solid musicality" was worthy of mention. It competes very well for less money to Headfonics, thanks to "a refined and sibilant free vocal delivery, with articulate percussion". The Headphone List concurs "Craft Four represents outstanding value and is best suited for those wanting a balanced, musical earphone with smooth, prominent vocals and airy highs". ***Listed price covers basic colours. Please consult crew for details.***Additional fees may apply depending on choice of design.  Craft Four is a low-impedance IEM that will excel when driven by Questyle Audio's current-mode M12, and is also available in custom (CIEM) form. Otherwise, explore the rest of Zepp's Craft Ears range here or view our other universal (UIEM) options here.

--- SOLD! ---Dita Audio's Fealty offers all the resolution their signature single dynamic drivers can eke out but adds a hint of warmth and emotion to the experience ideal for a prolonged listen. For those seeking ultimate transparency, look no further than Fealty's sibling, the Fidelity. Also check out the rest of Dita's work here, or browse our other IEMs here.

--- SOLD! --- iBasso Audio have shown Head-Fi what the entry-level DX170 and flagship DX320 are capable of. And it's been left to the DX240 to act as the crossroads of them all, bringing together all the best traits of iBasso's DAP prowess into one single device.  DX240 is so good, in fact, it displaces DX300 on Headfonia's Recommended Buy list and joined its big sibling there on Audiophile-Heaven. DX240's owners are entitled to three free amp card endplates and a matching leather case worth $149, while the upgrade to Amp8 MKII updates capabilities further! [See Product Desc. For More] Revitalising the popular form factor that the original genre-defining DX200 and DX220 packed, the DX240 is another cumulation of the progress iBasso have made. With stock Amp1 MKIII, this versatile player promises an abundance of transparency and plenty of involvement through a liquid mid-range, particularly with female vocals. ESS Technology's ES9038Pro top-dog – outputting in current to a proper I/V stage for best distortion characteristics – arrives as the decoding backbone. The refinements made around this DAC chip bring DX240 into portable audio's future.  Trickling down from the DX320, a FPGA acts as a clock and data master, presenting raw I2S for the ES9038Pro in the cleanest, quietest and most precise manner. Joining those are the Snapdragon 660 CPU, along with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage.  Headfonics say DX240 lands with real purpose in the world of modern music players. Major HiFi met "really no setbacks to this device whatsoever". MOONSTAR Reviews says DX240 delivers sonically, and in terms of usability. "Every dollar works out completely" to Audio-PH.  Twister6 found this iBasso a jack of all trades and master of them all too. Full Google Play Services and Android 11 usability is a breeze when viewed through DX240's 1080p screen. Play up to DSD512, 16X Tidal MQA and full Hi-Res Lossless Apple Music online or offline – entirely bit-perfect through iBasso's bypass of Android sample-rate conversion. Truly, DX320 miniaturised desktop DAC/amps – and DX240 miniaturised DX320. With a palm-and-pocket-friendly form factor, DX240 is reminiscent of DX170 – but with added amp card modules. Amps1 through 8, developed for iBasso's DX2xx line, are compatible here, so your collection of cards will find a new lease of life. At the same time, enjoy the new Amp8 MKII, developed for and only for the DX240. But really, iBasso's DX240 is a new lease of life for the entire music player category, balancing fidelity, power, portability and access in one stroke. Bravo – also shop iBasso's other releases here, or all our other music players here.

--- SOLD! --- Taking Hyla's classic CE-5 as a platform and upping the excitement and immediacy of the midrange and treble regions, the TE-5T (Treble) was born. Vocals come to the fore, cymbals sizzle, and resolution subtle yet sublime. An old classic. 

--- SOLD! --- Hyla's natural CE-5 successor proves to be the TE-5B (Bass). A mellowed, refined follow-up with a midrange that comes to the fore, Hyla's fans will find reason to embrace the TE-5B (Bass) as an alternative to sit alongside their CE-5s, or an upgrade. The TE-5B is often tested alongside its treble-favouring sister, TE-5T. An old classic looking for a new owner. Who will it be? 

The Valkyrie will always be cherished as the first tri-brid from Empire Ears, and with the rest of the range being upgraded to triple driver status Founders Dean and Jack Vang likewise gave this pioneer the Mark II treatment.

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*Note: -50% off regular price, no warrantyCertified Fresh! from Rosson Audio Design is MPL-0 – Alex Rosson's renowned planar-magnetic headphone formula in its most affordable handcrafted iteration to date, as excellent-sounding as every last one. It starred for being distinctly different on Headfonics. Rosson Audio had been an outlet for both the professional sound engineer and artist in former Audeze Co-Founder Rosson's life ... and RAD-0 had grown to encompass both endeavours.  But, when not conceptualising, hand-pouring and labouring to produce RAD-0's acrylic cups, instead replacing them with American maple wood construction – costs came down, and affordability went up. [See Product Desc. For More] MPL-0 now is charged with the decree of bringing Rosson Audio's signature warm, transparent sound – packing a tad more mid-range pep, bite and spice – to the wider masses. A warm soundstage emanates from MPL-0 and halos around with unforced ease with an approach many commentators have compared to Audeze's hallmark pre-fazored designs. MPL-0's acoustic enclosure is different to that of RAD-0's – an opportunity for Rosson to implement even more intricate tensioning and dampening techniques to this maple build for sonics that punch way above its price. No sonic compromises have been taken, with Rosson's customary 66mm planar-magnetic diaphragm under the control of 11 N52 magnets made in California, USA, showing up for the task here. And the quiet, softly-spoken maple wood rings exude an air of ease and effortlessness, harnessing the ikigai of Rosson's life inside. There's not an excess of factors to think about, leaving your mind at rest and ease just picking up, plugging into HiBy Music's R6 III or iBasso Audio's DX240, and relaxing. But for those of you seeking to be even more stimulated and inspired by some of the most avant-garde headphone art, make Rosson Audio's collection of unique RAD-0 builds your next stop here, or our other headphones here. 

--- SOLD! --- HiBy Music's R8 release comes as a sign of assurance, a bid at challenging for the top of the DAP market. If you've found a niche make it yours, and HiBy's uber-powerful Android 9 and MQA 16X player is a showcase of electronics engineering brilliance. [See Product Desc. For More] R8's dual AKM4497s bring out the best of your online and offline Tidal MQA files, with a headphone amplifier Turbo Mode that puts out desktop amplifier leagues of power to drive Sennheiser and ZMF Headphones with ease. Here is a DAP that's all about the big experience. Such as the biggest, most speaker-like performance from Sennheiser's HD800S driven 4.4mm balanced: two strong tower images playing from in front of you. Even desktop amplifiers struggle to portray the same cues in spatial depth with this headphone legend, certainly never matching full-size stereo listening...until now. R8 leapt onto Headfonia's 'Recommended Buys' list for its supremacy in powering virtually all manner of headphones, being elevated to a 'Best of 2020' award given it's no small task for a portable device. Yet Twister6 hailed HiBy for giving us a flagship music player not all about brute force, but beautiful sound as well. This all led to Headfonics proclaiming R8 the most complete DAP on the market at time of writing. For the music player that does it all comes with a full suite of accessories including its own premium leather-bound carry box and exclusive Dignis case in tow. It's an unboxing experience to behold. Porta Fi called it – HiBy nailed it with R8. Now at Zepp, whet your appetites with the rest of HiBy's releases here first, or browse our other music players here.

HEDDphone breaks new ground in Singapore, bringing the benefits of Air Motion Transformer (AMT) technology right next to your ears, with no loss of detail or dynamics to the room. READ NOW The BIG HEDDphone interview with CEO Freddy Knop ecoustics have proven a novel driver technology can go up against the other big boys. This pioneer in personal audio quickly made its way onto Headfonia's list of 'Best Buys', earning a 'Recommended Buy' and 'Best of 2020' award in the process. [See Product Desc. For More] Headfonics sum up that HEDDphone "is not a planar sound, neither dynamic nor electrostatic, but it successfully mixes some of the best traits of each to paint a massive presentation, huge depth, and wonderful clarity". Actually, Ear Fidelity highly recommended it after an in-depth comparison with run-of-the-mill planar brands. SoundStage! were "pleasantly surprised that HEDD Audio could produce such versatile and good-sounding headphones in their first try". The Headphone List concluded HEDDphone is a "highly ambitious product whose meticulous realisation equally rewards in real-world performance as in theoretical design". Indeed, HEDDphone earned an Editors' Choice Award on Part-Time Audiophile for "its sound is rich and delightful". The measurements corroborate this for Headphone Guru to call them "an outstanding tour de force" with "such a transparent and true-to-life listening experience". Stereophile's Herb Reichert found its pairing with Feliks Audio's Euforia amplifier particularly enriching. Clearly, Heinz Electrodynamic Designs (HEDD) utilised their expertise in speaker tweeter design to perfectly execute this transducer technology in headphones for the first time ever. After this, don't forget to check out all our other open-back headphones here, along with the amplification to drive them with aplomb.

FAudio visually blinged out the limited-edition Mezzo. But this 7th anniversary flagship release's strongest trait is likewise its subtlety. Wonderful frequency response evenness and TOTL resolution are perfectly judged – a perfect opportunity for you to bring three tuning switches to bear. Headfonics hailed Mezzo's limited-edition magnificence.  If you've heard what FAudio could do with one driver in Dark Sky then imagine what they could do with four in Mezzo. The traditional hybrid configuration of a dynamic driver in tandem with a balanced armature shows up. In Mezzo, that's backed by a full-range balanced armature and a piezoelectric tweeter. [See Product Desc. For More] Gorgeous softness, delicacy and space show up in even-handed fashion owing to Mezzo's holistic approach to driver implementation. But turn up individual switches to boost bass, mids and treble, and you have an excitable flagship that can be tuned to your exact preferences. Mezzo's solid bass foundation built upon the success that was the Major's dynamic driver. The 10mm unit is integrated into FAudio's patented Triple Built-In Acoustic Chamber (TBAC), which controls airflow thanks to three special cavities. A crossover hands over to Mezzo's balanced armature for mids and highs – the latter supplemented by a piezoelectric tweeter wrought from a crystal coupled to a diaphragm capable of producing very fast vibrations demanded of treble extending beyond the human hearing region. Mezzo's final trick is a balanced armature tagged to an all-pass filter to back each driver up at their crossover points. No matter how steep a crossover slope is – particularly when switches are active – phase is preserved by the flat frequency response of this unifying balanced armature. Said full-range BA helps tie together the whole presentation cohesively and enables precise time alignment. The supplied cable represents Mezzo's ethos of balance – called Tone Master Shield, it adopts a golden ratio structure of silver-plated copper wires of various thickness. But for those wanting to live life further on the edge with FAudio's latest and greatest, opt for the Vision cable upgrade from Nobunaga Labs. Meanwhile, browse all of FAudio's other releases here, or our other earphones here.

--- SOLD! --- Cayin's flagship N8ii, this tube or solid-state flagship music player plays with a deftness of touch to dynamics, realistic distances and imaging, plus a soundstage bathed in a gentle light that is at the same time detailed but never fatiguing. This B-stock variant is more than 30% off, in full working condition.  Warranty: Full one year from the date of purchase.

--- SOLD! --- A special deal for a special IEM, Empire Ears' flagship IEM, the Odin. It is in mint condition, with no difference to a new set. Warranty: One year from the date of purchase.   

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