Author: Alex Saltz
Aurorus Audio Borealis
The Aurorus Audio Borealis is an $900 open back headphone with 50mm dynamic drivers and 32 ohm impedance. It comes with a 6 foot 1/4″ (6.35mm) to 4-pin mini XLR cable. […]
Emotiva BasX A1 Monoblock Power Amplifiers
At $499/each ($998/pair), Emotiva’s BasX A1 Monoblock Power Amplifiers feature linear power supplies, high current, short signal paths, large toroidal transformers, class A/B output stages. At 22 lbs each, 17”W […]
Schiit IEMagni
The Schiit Audio IEMagni headphone amplifier and preamp came into production in 2021 and was discontinued a year later. It was priced at $119. With its diminutive size, excellent build quality, […]
Symphonium Audio Helios
Symphonium Audio, a Singaporean company founded in 2015, makes in-ear-monitors with top-tier sonics and industrial design. With several earphones in their lineup, each unit is handmade with precise tolerances. At […]
AudioSense T800
Produced in Shenzhen, China, the AudioSense T800 was released in May of 2019 and maintains relevance as a mid tier earphone with a uniquely vibrant sound signature. Priced at $300, […]
Dunu DK-3001 Pro and Studio SA6 in ear monitors
Pro Audio Times would like to thank Dunu for providing us with these IEMs. Priced at $469, the Dunu DK-3001 Pro in-ear monitor features a stainless steel shell, 1 beryllium […]
Campfire Audio Ara and Solaris 2020
Campfire Audio’s Ara ($1299) and Solaris 2020 ($1499) are premium universal fit earphones that exude quality and beauty. Both models are packaged in artistically fashioned cardboard fold-out boxes and include […]
Moondrop S8
Pro Audio Times would like to thank Moondrop for sending us this evaluation unit. At $700, Moondrop’s S8 in-ear-monitor features an 8 balanced armature driver array with a triple crossover […]
STAX SR-L500MK2 Electrostatic Earspeaker and SRM-D10 DAC/amplifier
In 1960, Stax introduced the SR-1, the world’s first electrostatic headphone. Today STAX continues on their electrostatic tradition with an array of headphones and drivers. Many audiophiles and professionals enjoy […]
Campfire Audio Solstice IEM
Campfire Audio’s Solstice custom-in-ear-monitor expands on the success of the Andromeda by using its 5-balanced armature driver configuration in a solid body design. Customized to each person’s ears (from impressions), […]