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Author: Josh Noriega

Josh is so enthused about tech that he writes about it. After time at several tech publications, he launched The Synops - concise and quality gadget synopses with information that readers want to know and details they want to see. You can also follow him at on Twitter (@joshnor713) and Google+ (+JoshNoriega). Email any inquiries to josh@thesynops.com.
Dunu Luna Earphones
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Dunu Luna Beryllium Driver Flagship In-Ear Headphones Synopsis

by Josh Noriega / June 7, 2020

Dunu’s new Luna high-end earphones have caught the attention of many demanding portable audiophiles. There aren’t many Beryllium-driven in-ear monitors, especially to this caliber. Here are the key, straightforward points.

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Shuoer Tape Headphones
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Shuoer Tape Hybrid In-Ear Headphones Synopsis – Budget Electrostats

by Josh Noriega / April 3, 2020

Chi-Fi is finding how to bring value into all our audiophile desires, and the Shuoer Tape earphone is that for the high-end world of electrostatic drivers. This synopsis breaks down the key takeaways.

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Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt DAC/amp
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Audioquest Dragonfly Cobalt Plug-in DAC/Amp Synopsis

by Josh Noriega / March 13, 2020

Audioquest’s Dragonfly Cobalt update is the best sounding DAC/amp in dongle form, but can it stand with larger, battery-powered options? This synopsis gets to the point.

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Ausounds AU-Flex Earphones
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Ausounds AU-Flex ANC Wireless Earphones Synopsis – Old Style, New Tech

by Josh Noriega / February 21, 2020

Wireless earphones are a dime a dozen these days, but not so much those that manage LDAC, ANC, and even planar magnetic drivers all in one package. This synopsis sums up the AU-Flex experience.

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Focal Stellia Headphones
Headphones

Focal Stellia High-End Over-Ear Headphones Synopsis – As lux as closed-back gets

by Josh Noriega / January 20, 2020

The brand Focal really only has meaning to those serious about headphones, and as such, its strikingly beautiful and expensive closed-back dubbed Stellia meant to stand with its lineup is a tall order. We get straight to the point of this investment.

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Fiio M6 DAP
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Fiio M6 HiFi Android Audio Player Synopsis – The Tiny and Mighty DAP

by Josh Noriega / December 8, 2019

The Fiio M6 is impressively petite for its feature-set, which also maximizes its DAC/amp stacking usefulness. But is it a good budget audio player in its own right?

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Sony IER-Z1R Earphones
Headphones

Sony IER-Z1R Flagship In-Ear Headphones Synopsis – How Sony does TOTL

by Josh Noriega / November 5, 2019

Most know Sony for its mainstream devices, but the company has long been a hard-hitter in the HiFi market, and it’s been long overdue for a current top-of-the-line earphone.

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Sennheiser IE800S Headphones
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Sennheiser IE 800 S Flagship Earphones Synopsis – Taming the beast

by Josh Noriega / October 25, 2019December 11, 2019

Like done to the HD 800, Sennheiser tweaked its flagship IE 800 earphone with a model “S” which might as well stand for “Sidegrade”. Are an aesthetics over-haul and evened frequency response enough to bring it to greatness? We break it down.

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iWalk Secretary Plus Charger
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iWALK Secretary Plus 10,000mAh USB-C/Lightning/MicroUSB Portable Charger Synopsis

by Josh Noriega / October 14, 2019

Portable chargers are a dime a dozen, but not many as convenient, tidy, and practical as the iWALK Secretary+. This synopsis assesses how well its idea is executed.

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Sennheiser HD 6XX Headphones
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Sennheiser Massdrop HD 6XX Headphones Synopsis – The Renowned Open-Back

by Josh Noriega / October 7, 2019

$200 for a top-rated open-back headphone is hard to believe. We take a look at the highly popular, Massdrop-supported HD 6XX and get straight to its key points.

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