Author: Audio Geeek

  • NF Acous NM25- “Simply Lovley”

    Product Link: https://nfacous.com/products/nm25?_pos=1&_psq=nm25&_ss=e&_v=1.0 AudioGeeek Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5 Pros: Pure clean sound Well controlled clean bass For treble lovers Great build quality, all metal Great little thin cable that looks durable For audiophiles and professionals Good price vs performance Cons: No 4.4mm balanced option No extra choice on tips Songs…

  • Soratune BI02- Serious budget music and gaming contender?

    Soratune BI02- Serious budget music and gaming contender? Product link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005008671154894.html AudioGeeek Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Verdict: 4.5 stars out of 5 Pros: All metal build Light for long listening hours Bonus USB-C option (get a little Dac chip free) Deep hard slamming bass Great price vs performance One of the best budget all-rounders in 2025…

  • BQEYZ BQ10- Budget banger or mediocre V-shape floor filler?

    Product link: https://bqeyz.net/products/bq10-wired-earphones?srsltid=AfmBOorY_xq5NzL0yQ7K0nm33cIEam0hR-jDUfHYoKqDZPjPs7KrfcAM AudioGeeek Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Verdict: 4.0 stars out of 5 Pro’s Good build quality Very light, can wear for hours Very nice moderate V-shape tuning Good female vocals Great for everyday listening Good allrounder Great price Cons: Would have a little more bass Songs used in the review: Soda- Pullin Up FOVOS-…

  • NMD Audio Sakura- a $620 indulgence for vocal lovers

    Product Link: https://nmdaudio.com/products/sakura?srsltid=AfmBOop95s62jm3tAB4Sc9_2QPx8OurlidcaKK71I5Fwi_aR7eqtQSz4 AudioGeeek Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Verdict: 4.0 stars out of 5 Pros: Beautiful aesthetics Very good quality connectors For discerning audiophiles and vocal lovers Pairs great with hybrid In-ear monitors Available with a plethora of terminations and connectors Cons: None

  • Fosi Audio ZH3- Best bang for buck Desktop Dac/Amp?

    Product Link: https://www.aliexpress.com/i/1005010016597390.html AudioGeeek Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Audio science review https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/fosi-zh3-balanced-headphone-amp-dac-review.65913/ Verdict: 5 stars out of 5 Pros: Very Solid build quality Very aesthetically pleasing Can drive difficult to drive headphones Has 4.4mm balanced out Remote is a bonus Easy to navigate the menus Has XLR outputs Filters for different sound profiles. Great price Cons:…

  • EarAcoustic Audio VSA Max- Best vocal IEM I ever heard

    Verdict 5 stars out of 5 Pros: Beautiful design Excellent build quality 3.5mm and 4.4mm cable options included Big bulky great quality cable Vocals so clear they haunt you Big warm deep bass Sub bass rumble Cons: None

  • DD Hifi Mountain 3 Dac/Amp- Small form factor, big sound

    Verdict: 4.0 stars out of 5 Pros: Great form factor- no cable needed Strong and sturdy metal-built quality Dual dacs Great SNR- Very quiet background Rated very conservatively- seems to have more power Cons: None at this price

  • Zisin Melody Awakening Cable- Great Build Quality meets warm sound

    Verdict: 4 Stars out of 5 Pros: Great workmanship Huge selection of terminations- even 4.4mm balanced to 2 x 3.5mm for headphones Beautiful gold color aesthetics Big and Bulky No Microphonics Nice big carrying case Cons: No leather cable organizer

  • Fosi Audio Sk01 Headphone Amplifier- Portable with Desktop power

    Verdict 4.0 stars out of 5 Pros: Great build quality Tone controls/defeat  Can be used Portable or Desktop Great power for portable Can drive higher impedance headphones Good price Cons: None

  • TRN Starfish- Warm sound with a little finesse

    Verdict 4.0 stars out of 5 Pros: Great allrounder at a good price Very nice cable at this price (swappable 3.5mm and 4.4mm) Great fatigue free fit Warm unfatiguing sound signature Great for commuting Cons: Would have liked more bass Songs used in the review: Soda- Pullin Up Blaster Jaxx- Narco Timmy Trumpet- Punjabi Hedegaard-…

  • Opus- OP.24- My biggest audio revelation of 2025 (hype alert)

    Verdict 4.0 stars out of 5 Pros: Big sound Bass-head level bass Big tuning knobs Retro look Great Price to performance Cons: Thin flimsy cable Songs used in the review: Joel Fletcher- Bang DVBBS & Borgeous- Tsunami Lil Mabu, Lil RT- Big Dog Sh*t Massive Attack- Inertia Creeps Chris Jones- Long After You’re Gone Hugh…

  • EarAcoustic Audio STA Pro Max- Best allrounder under a $100?

    Verdict 4,5 stars out of 5 Pros: Great cable Warm V-shape sound Great non-fatiguing treble Perfect tuning for most genres Great allrounder Very good price Cons: Would have liked a little more bass Songs used in the review: Mark Dekota- Illusion Nico Moreno- Purple Alignment- Attack Hok-man Yim- Poem of Chinese drum Yello- Kiss in…

  • NMD Audio Mist cable- Welcome to the rabbit hole part 2

    Verdict: 4,5 stars out of 5 Pros: Feels heavy and good quality Very soft and coils around your hands Beautiful craftmanship Warm premium sound with emphasis on the mids, vocals Big 3d soundstage Premium all round Cons: Have to use chin-slider

  • Fosi Audio DS1 Dac/Amp- Price vs Performance Personified

    Product Link: https://fosiaudio.com/products/fosi-audio-ds1-headphone-amps-supports-dsd512-with-3-5mm-4-4mm-outputs?srsltid=AfmBOor25r9HqwWg8t8RAtRhY_bj-56vhVxvBB3LzQqkkQWRH2uCIzqJ AudioGeeek Facebook Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Verdict: 4,8 stars out of 5 Pros: Very solid built quality (Tank) Great design contours Great Volume buttons Very Neutral Ess Dac Chip Still analytical & technicalities even though neutral Big soundstage Powerful enough to drive 300 Ohm headphones Great SNR- No noise on sensitive IEM’S Awesome price…

  • Snowsky Melody- Little form figure, big heart

    Verdict:  4 stars out of 5 Pros: Beautiful Wood design Very light Very nice USB-C Cable Powerful enough to drive headphones PEQ with Fiio Control app integration Great leather looking protective pouch Warm relaxed sound signature Cons: None at this price point

  • EarAcoustic Audio STA- High End Max- Best everyday carry under $100?

    Verdict 4 stars out of 5 Pros: Awesome cable at this price Great Unboxing experience Energetic V-shape sound signature Very fast driver- Keeps up like a planar. Beautiful Aesthetics Source dependent Metal-heads will love this Great for Classical music Big Soundstage Fats attack Cons: Would have preferred the bass a tad warmer Songs used in…

  • Fiio RR11- Best Pocket Radio today?

    Fiio RR11- Best Pocket Radio today? Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5 Pros: FM- Mode rocks- Warm vintage analog sound Amp mode very capable to drive even full headphones- also warm analog sound Retro design Nostalgia factor Premium build quality Like having a pocketsize vintage receiver Design, form and function- full marks Bass-heads will love…

  • Fiio JM21- Best budget DAP Right now?

    Verdict 4,5 stars out of 5 Pros: Awesome price Very powerful amp section 700mw in 4.4mm Lightweight- Great for pocket and outdoors Android 13- Modified Awesome Tape, VU meters and Spectrum mode Dual CS43198 dacs Great user interface Cons: Battery life Needs a software switch to lock volume and other buttons when screen asleep

  • NMD Audio Nova- Welcome to the rabbit hole- Part 1

    Product Link: https://nmdaudio.com/products/nova?srsltid… AudioGeeek Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473… Verdict 4 stars out of 5 Pros: Balances out the sound for clarity Clear highs, deep controlled bass Cleans up technicalities like soundstage, imaging Premium build quality at a good price Great price for first upgrade cable Cons: Have to use the chin slider Could be a bit…

  • Letshuoer DX1- Balanced to the tee

    Verdict 4 stars out of 5 Product link: https://letshuoer.net/products/letshuoer-dx1-11mm-single-dynamic-driver-earphones-hifi-in-ear-monitor?srsltid=AfmBOoqJtmKCnr0hN4Zj5g1qcFdWqMVllFIHZQZ3TN9wediRZ5LVKkBG Effect Audio Cadmus ii link: https://www.effectaudio.com/products/cadmus-ii AudioGeeek Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Pros: Beautiful balanced sound Vocal and mids focused Excellent build quality- full marks here Very Aesthetical looking design Very close to the original sound Great price vs performance & build quality Cons: Genre specific Not for…

  • Hidizs MK10 Arcsonics- Best budget IEM under $100?

    Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5 Product Link: https://www.hidizs.net/products/hidizs-mk10-arcsonics-10mm-scc-dynamic-driver-hifi-iems?srsltid=AfmBOoqhVmGmihsFBxwAuMJNZZuRXB3Y5380WWhLKd2DmZkiGXn7XcA- Pros- Great Technicalities Beautiful Aesthetics Wow factor ear-shells For treble heads For vocal lovers Crystal clear sound Very revealing Price vs Performance is huge Cons- Flimsy cable Bass shy Not for Bass heads Songs used in the review Vieze Asbak- Meet Her At The Love Parade…

  • Letshuoer D02- Budget Contender?

    Verdict: 3.5 stars out of 5 Pros: Free Dsp Cable at this price Great for Vocal lovers Technical Beast at this price Excellent for calls Very efficient to drive Cons: Lacks P.R.A.T- Musicality Not for bass lovers Product Link: https://letshuoer.net/products/letshuoer-d02?srsltid=AfmBOope5xW-BBv_NC4EKd6Sa0WFbOtqD28Sf55-xr9GchTjbnsnVsVx AudioGeeek Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Sound overview Vocal centric Neutral with boosted mids Bass lovers will…

  • EarAcoustic Audio- SPA Limited Edition 2- $429 V-shape Angelic Aesthetics

    Verdict: 4,5 stars out of 5 Pros: Flagship driver Beautiful aesthetics Premium Build quality Strong V-shape tuning The most clean and controlled bass around Cons: Small amount of sibilance No 4.4mm balanced option Product Link: https://www.earacoustic-audio.com/ProDetail.aspx?Proid=94 AudioGeeek Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Yinsiento YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/@Yinsiento Songs used in the review: Massano- Shutdown Hilaldeep- Tron Sub Muse-…

  • Astrotec GX100 Review- Vocal lovers on a budget should get this!

    Verdict 4 Stars out of 5 Product Link: https://astrotecglobal.com/products/gx100 AudioGeeek Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Songs used in the review Massano- Shut Down Will Sparks- Techno Viking Mat Sassari- Tambur Space Motion Inertia Creeps- Massive Attack Zach Bryan- I Remember Everything Imagine Dragons- Bad Liar- Dan Reynolds- performances always lots of emotion Benson Boone- Beautiful Things Sinead…

  • TRN ST1- Budget Brightness

    Verdict: 3,5 Stars Out of 5 Product Link: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000869285… Coupon Code: JYFMRJG0RG91 Audio Geeek Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473… Songs used in the review Loreen- Tattoo Tiesto- The Business Mark Dekoda- Rave Harder Techno Bass Push- Choir Of Spirits Adam- Zhurek Sepultura- Dead Embryonic Cells Smashing Pumpkins- Bullet With Butterfly Wings Jamie Fine- If Anything’s Left Lacey…

  • TRN MT4 Pro- Budget Goodness

    Verdict: 4 Stars out of 5 Product Link https://trn-audio.com/trn-mt4-pro.html Coupon code: VKTLM26YG0XG AudioGeeek Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Songs used in the review Argy- Aria Clap Codex Kaspar- Injection Sarah De Warren- Born To Love Eli Brown- Drip Michael Jackson- Give in to me Miley Cirus- Heart of Glass Greenday- Working class hero Sarah Brightman- Time to…

  • TRN Seahorse earbuds- Balanced Tranquility

    Verdict: 4 Stars out of 5 Product Link https://trn-audio.com/trn-seahorse.html AudioGeeek Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Songs used in the review: Joel Fletcher- Bang Status Quo – In The Army Now (Adamon & Bella Kri Remix) DJ Tiesto- Insomnia Steve Levi- Journey Chris Jones- Set ‘em Joe Andrea Bocelli- Con Te Partiro Margaret Singana- We are growing Steelheart-…

  • Hidizs MS2 Pro- Storming the budget segement like a rhino

    Verdict: 4,5 Stars out of 5 Hidizs MS2 Pro purchuse link https://www.hidizs.net/products/hidizs-ms2… AudioGeeek Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473382089 Songs mentioned in the review Charlotte de Witte- High Street Orbit Motion- Space 92 Kevin de Vries – Metro Joe Fletcher- Bang Apocalyptica- Nothing else matters Jennifer Warnes- Way Down Deep Muse- Madness Fleetwood Mac- Go your own way…

  • Dita Audio Prelude- Lady in Red

    Verdict 4,5 out of 5 Dita Audio Prelude product link Prelude AudioGeeek Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1144406473… Songs mentioned in the video Shaggy- Go Down Deh Massive Attack- Inertia Creeps BASS DON’T LIE (Extended Mix) Nils Lofgren Band ✧ Bass & Drum Intro Mark Knopfler & Emmylou Harris – Our Shangri La Black Flies Queen – Too…

  • TRN- Orca- Apex budget earphone review

    Pros: Price vs performance Dongle included in the cable Turning switches cater to all music tastes Makes great gifts Great balanced sound Cons: Thin, flimsy cable TRN- Orca- Apex budget earphone review I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa and have always wondered about the brand TRN as I have seen them around for…

  • NFACOUS NA20 review- Warm Amber color meets warm sound.

    Pros: Great ergonomical fit Warm signature For music lovers V-shape tuning done right Cons: No 4.4mm balanced option No ear-tip choice NFACOUS NA20 review- Warm amber color meets warm sound. I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa and with it being winter here in my country, I was hoping the NFACOUS NA20 would bring…

  • Roseselsa Openfree TWS Earphones- Comfortability personified?

    Pros: Super comfortable Non fatiguing Does not pressure your ears Great app features and updates Awesome for gym and action sports Very open sound 10 hours playtime Great Bluetooth codecs No cut outs Very low latency Cons: Roselink app can do with a parametric equalizer Roseselsa Openfree TWS Earphones- Comfortability personified? I am an audiophile…

  • EarAcoustic Audio SPA Pro Max- Audio Jewelry worthy of 5 stars?

    EarAcoustic Audio SPA Pro Max- Audio Jewelry worthy of 5 stars? Pros: V-type tuning done to perfection  Jewelers standard build quality Wide soundstage Beautiful aesthetics Very technical and capable Fast transients for a big driver Full Range sound Cons: No cons for me EarAcoustic Audio- SPA Pro Max I am audiophile from sunny South Africa…

  • Oriveti- Dynabird blecq- Geometric design & Great sound?

    Pros: Great for vocal lovers Metal build quality & workmanship Great for Jazz & Blues Cons: No 4.4mm balanced option Not for bass heads Oriveti bleqk- Dynabird review I am audiophile from sunny South Africa and was very happy when offered the opportunity to try out some products from Oriveti. The word “bleqk” stands for…

  • Hidizs MK12 Turris: A Comprehensive Review.

    Pros: Lots of customization accessories like 3 pairs of tuning nozzles, 3 pairs of different tips. Extremely good build quality. Perfect for big ears Great Kickstarter price Flagship driver technology Accessories make it an allrounder Light driver- very fast response (planar like) Cons: I prefer a hard case to a pouch Thin flimsy cable Hidizs…

  • Roseselsa- Distant Mountain On-ear headphones review.

    Retro look with a modern sound. Pros: Surprising warm & thick bass for on-ears Beautiful retro & metal craftmanship Premium look & feel. Easy to drive even from cellphone Big sound stage All-rounder- Good with most genres Cons: Thin, flimsy cable- material winds up the cable Clamping force is a bit tight I am an…

  • Fosi Audio N3 Bluetooth receiver/headphone amplifier review

    Pros: Very heavy and solidly built Can function as a desktop Bluetooth receiver Bass boost for bass heads Enough power to drive full headphones. Cons: Not for low impedance in-ear monitors- faint hum Bluetooth codec- Only SBC Fosi Audio N3 Bluetooth receiver/headphone amplifier review I am an audiophile from Sunny South Africa and while it…

  • Roseselsa Ceramics X- HiFi TWS Earphones?

    Pros: Convenience factor wired vs wireless Great bass slam and punch Great app with lots of features Noise cancelation works Has LDAC Very decent volume levels Detailed Highs without being screetching bright Cons: Fit when moving around Roseselsa Ceramics X review: I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa and it is getting ready for…

  • Is the Roseselsa Earfree i5 TWS an everyday use earbud?

    Pros Convenience factor > Wired Has LDAC support Great Battery life Premium look & feel Surprisingly good mids App with great features Noise cancelling works perfectly Cons Bass on higher volume gets a bit distorted. Roseselsa Earfree i5 TWS review I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa. The Earfree i5 was send to me…

  • NMD Audio Mist premium cable review

    Will the Mist live up to it’s $472 premium pricetag? Pros: Feels heavy and good quality Very soft and coils around your hands Beautiful craftmanship Warm sound with emphasis on the mids, vocals Big 3d soundstage Premium all round Cons: Have to use included chin slider NMD Audio Mist cable review I am an audiophile…

  • EPZ Q5 Pro better than its predecessor?

    Pros: Excellent for Jazz and BluesGreat vocalsVery big soundstageAcoustic string instruments sound greatGreat price vs performance ratio Cons: Neutral bass- not for bass heads EPZ Q5 Pro review I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa and we are having a very hot and humid summer as I am writing this review. I have reviewed the Q5…

  • Soratune YIO1- Gaming Meets Music

    Pros: Great Midbass punchCreamy high endPerfect for gaming Cons: Thin, Flimsy cable Soratune YIO1 In-ear monitors review I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa. Soratune is a sub brand of Letshuoer and I was really looking forward to test out their product. The YIO1 is not just marketed as an earphone for music but also as…

  • BQEYZ- Cloud made for vocals?

    Pros Made for Vocals Amazing instrument separation Neutral bright sound signature Great ear tips Metal shells Quality build and packaging Cons Not for bass heads BQEYZ- Cloud review I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa except for today as it is cloudy and I except rain soon. This is very befitting as I am…

  • Hidizs ST2 Pro Nebula 2 in 1 Allrounder

    Pros: Great allrounderVery nice mid bassVery nice DSP Cable2 in 1 Earphone plus Dac/ampComfort- replaces the need for a separate Dac/amp Cons: Not for vocal loversStock ear tips not so good Hidizs ST2 Pro Nebula review I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa. I already use one Hidizs earphone many times a week. The MS1 Galaxy…

  • NF Acous NM20- Stage monitoring meets audiophile

    Pros Treble lover’s paradise Perfect for monitoring on stage and in studio For discerning audiophiles Great built quality and fit Excels with natural instruments like strings Reveals bad recordings Cons No 4.4mm termination option NF Acous Review I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa doing reviews to further awareness for the wonderful hobby of…

  • NF Acous RA15 review

    Pros Metal shellsFor treble headsFor musiciansFor music lovers and audiophiles, a like Cons Flimsy thin cable NF Audio RA15 Review I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa. These In-ear monitors was sent to me by NF Acous formerly known as NF Audio in turn for my honest opinion. Having their ten-year anniversary this year…

  • Fosi Audio VOL20 Wireless remote control review

    Pros: Very good built qualityLots of applications for useConvenience Factor Cons: Lags a little bit between turning the knob and the volume changing on device Fosi Audio VOL20 Wireless remote control review Introduction I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa and this unit was sent to me by Fosi Audio and it arrived at my door…

  • ARTTI- T10 The Mike Tyson of Planars?

    Pros Price to performance is through the roof Instrument separation is top notch Balanced sound String instruments excels Treble done well Cons Metal shells would be my preference for a planar (nit picking) Not for bass heads ARTTI REVIEW I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa. This T10 was send to me as a…

  • CVJ Night Elf- Setting the cat amongst the pigeons?

    Pros:  Awesome Elvin FaceplateVery full bottom endGreat pass, rhythm and attackSolid build, heavy and feels like qualityGreat budget friendly priceWould make great giftsShines on all genresVery upgradable Cons:  Not for treble heads or those seeking neutral or thin sound CVJ Night Elf review I am an audiophile smack down in the center of sunny South…

  • ARTTI-R1 Fat Bottomed Girls review

    Pros Great all-rounder and daily driver Good price vs performance ratio Premium Build Very nice Cable Cons Not for treble heads ARTTI R1 REVIEW I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa and no I do not have Lions or Elephant walking in my backyard. We have a very thriving audiophile scene and we even…

  • Nicehck NX7 MK4- The Great All-rounder

    Pros: Unfatigued sound Tuning nozzles caters to different sound preferences. Beautiful Aesthetics Great All-rounder Cons: BA Timbre Nicehck NX7 MKIIII review I am an audiophile from sunny South Africa and I do these reviews to introduce these awesome products to audiophiles in my country and to further this wonderful hobby. This package was sent to…