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iBasso DX 240

5 years ago Michael Schillings

iBasso DX 240

5 / 5

iBasso offers a really special edition with the DX 240. Exceptional sound reproduction is paired with interchangeable amplifier modules and ample connectivity. This player offers pure luxury both at home and on the move and thus receives our unconditional recommendation.

Sennheiser IE 900

5 years ago Ulf Kaiser

Sennheiser IE 900

4.9 / 5

The IE 900 is the audiophile crowning glory of Sennheiser's in-ear portfolio. Design expertise and precision manufacturing prove that a single dynamic full-range driver provides the potential for audiophile sound, just as it does in large over-ear headphones. The IE 900 are sound-neutral in the best way, excellently tuned and offer silvery transparency in the top end. Sound connoisseur should listen carefully …

FiiO M11 Plus LTD

5 years ago Michael Schillings

FiiO M11 Plus LTD

5 / 5

With the M11 Plus LTD, FiiO has made a major sonic leap. Audiophile sound quality is no longer exclusively reserved for at-home listening. This portable device, which can also be used excellently at home, plays every format with an ease and nonchalance that is beyond reproach and deserves an unqualified recommendation.

5 years ago Carsten Kaiser

Audeze Euclid

3.9 / 5

The Audeze Euclid bring technology from Audeze's over-ear headphones to the in-ear format, delivering richly detailed, differentiated sound.

Violectric Chronos

5 years ago Peter Schloßnagel

Violectric Chronos

4.8 / 5

If you can't use your favourite wired headphones on the go due to the lack of ports on your smartphone, the Violectric Chronos provides a high-quality mobile amplification solution.

Ultrasone Signature Master

5 years ago Carsten Kaiser

Ultrasone Signature Master

4 / 5

The Ultrasone Signature Master from the Bavarian manufacturer Ultrasone are high-quality mixing and mastering headphones with very good handling. For just under 1,000 euros, you get a pair of headphones that can be used in a variety of ways, with high-resolution and a unique sound profile.

64 Audio U6t

5 years ago Ulf Kaiser

64 Audio U6t

4.8 / 5

First-class workmanship, superb wearing comfort and excellent sound. Although you'll have to dig deep into your pocket for the 64 Audio U6t, you'll get a professional IEM headphone with an all-round genre recommendation and genuine monitoring qualities.

Focal Clear Mg Professional

5 years ago Ulf Kaiser

Focal Clear Mg Professional

4.5 / 5

The Clear Mg Professional from Focal is the successor to the Clear Professional. Those come from the French manufacturer's Professional series and are expressly aimed at professional and demanding sound engineers, while Focal offers the Clear Mg to the audiophile music lovers segment of the market.

SPL Phonitor xe

6 years ago Ulf Kaiser

SPL Phonitor xe

5 / 5

The flagship model among the SPL's headphone amplifiers is the Phonitor xe. In contrast to the similarly priced Phonitor x, which with its balanced output can also be used as a preamplifier for a power amplifier and loudspeakers, the Phonitor xe is a pure headphone amplifier for the most demanding applications. You can choose between a version with or without an integrated D/A converter, which has been further improved compared to the other models in the Phonitor series.

Sennheiser HD 820

6 years ago Ulf Kaiser

Sennheiser HD 820

4.6 / 5

With the HD 820, Sennheiser has followed the outstanding HD 800 S with a top-of-the-range closed model for a particularly demanding clientele.

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