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Dunu Luna Earphones
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Dunu Luna Beryllium Driver Flagship In-Ear Headphones Synopsis

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.

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

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

Fiio M9 DAP
Audio Devices

Fiio M9 Compact HiFi Streaming Audio Player

by Josh Noriega / April 19, 2019April 26, 2019

Fiio’s new M9 HiFi player attempts a sweet-spot middle-ground between size and audio prowess, and upgrades the preceding M7 in a few notable ways. This synopsis lays out its key usability details.

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Optoma NuForce BE Live2
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Optoma NuForce BE Live2 Wireless Earbuds Synopsis – So much bang for the buck

by Josh Noriega / February 14, 2019

Optoma’s latest NuForce wireless earbud, the BE Live2, targets value. They’re one of the slickest-looking and most solidly functioning offerings we’ve seen at $50. This synopsis runs through the comprehensive need-to-know.

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Note9 Slickwraps Honeycomb
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Pictured: The best skin for the Samsung Note 9

by Josh Noriega / January 24, 2019

Despite a multitude of styles, landing a solid skin pairing with a colored smartphone like the blue Note 9 can be difficult. Fortunately in this case, there’s the perfect option.

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Fiio BTR3 DAC
Audio Devices

Fiio BTR3 Mini Bluetooth HiFi DAC Synopsis

by Josh Noriega / January 5, 2019

The BTR3 is the successor to our well-received BTR1. This slick concept of a super-compact HiFi Bluetooth receiver is made even slicker with a refined design and improved audio transmission. This Synopsis runs through the key details.

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RHA CL2 Planar
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RHA CL2 Planar HiFi In-Ear Headphones Synopsis – Next Gen Driver Tech

by Josh Noriega / December 5, 2018

The relatively new, UK-based audio company, RHA, leapfrogs the high-end portable headphone competition with the first ever planar magnetic driver, closed earphones. Does the CL2’s sound hold up with its impression?

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Aukey PC Gaming Headset
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Black Friday Highlight: Hot Discounted Accessories from Aukey

by Josh Noriega / November 22, 2018

Aukey is making an impact this Black Friday with discounts all throughout its inventory. We’ve rounded up some of hottest deals from one the biggest names in mobile accessories.

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Samsung Note 9 Camera Samples
Cameras, Featured, Smartphones

Germany’s Enchantment, Shot on Note 9

by Josh Noriega / November 16, 2018

The cameras in Samsung’s top-end smartphones are known to be superb. Therefore, we put its latest, the Note 9, to the test. Is it able to do Germany’s striking scenery justice?

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Rowkin Ascent Charge+ Earbuds
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Rowkin Ascent Charge+ True Wireless Earbuds Synopsis – When portability matters most

by Josh Noriega / October 18, 2018

The Ascent Charge+ takes Rowkin’s tiny true wireless earbud design up a notch, with improvements in build and features (such as wireless charging support) across the board. But does it perform where it counts?

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Fiio FH5 Headphones
Headphones

Fiio FH5 Quad Hybrid Driver In-Ear Headphones Synopsis

by Josh Noriega / October 3, 2018

Fiio isn’t holding off on getting its headphone line up to speed. The new FH5 ups the not too old F9 Pro flagship, focusing largely on audio improvements with an extra driver and acoustically-minded design.

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IFA 2018 Trade Show
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IFA 2018 Impressions and Close-ups: Samsung, Sony, Beyerdynamic, Sennheiser, and more

by Josh Noriega / September 17, 2018September 17, 2018

IFA is one of the biggest electronics events of the year and we made the trip to check out the new goodies and bring you a close look. In this synopsis, you’ll get impressions from the hot gadgets closing out 2018.

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