
W. Jennings
Journalist at ECOUSTICS
Articles
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2 days ago |
ecoustics.com | W. Jennings
HiFiMAN has built its legacy on open-back planar magnetic headphones known for exceptional clarity and detail, but its closed-back efforts have often lagged behind. The R10 stirred interest, and the Audvina showed promise, but neither fully cracked the code. Enter the HiFiMAN Isvarna—a bold new dual-driver hybrid that aims to change the brand’s closed-back narrative for good.
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4 days ago |
ecoustics.com | W. Jennings
If you’ve been in the personal audio world for more than five minutes, you already know HiFiMAN. Founded in 2007 by Dr. Fang Bian in New York, the company has spent nearly two decades cranking out high-end gear for audiophiles who want it all—from DAPs and planar magnetic headphones to amps, electrostatics, IEMs, and enough accessories to drain your PayPal account.
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1 week ago |
ecoustics.com | W. Jennings
Rotel’s new DX-3 isn’t just another DAC/amp combo trying to squeeze into an already crowded desktop—it’s a fully loaded control center for your headphone rig or powered speaker setup. With native support for 32-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD up to 4X, and Bluetooth aptX HD, it cuts down the clutter while giving you serious digital cred.
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1 week ago |
ecoustics.com | W. Jennings
The HiFiMAN Arya has been a crowd-pleaser since it dropped back in 2019, now marching confidently into its fourth generation without missing a beat. The original Arya got an upgrade with the Stealth magnets—because who doesn’t want to sound stealthy? Then came the Arya Organic, wrapped in classy wood veneer and tuned for easier pairing, all while dropping the price from the original $1559 down to a much friendlier $1299.
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1 week ago |
ecoustics.com | W. Jennings
For most, Focal needs no introduction. Since 1979, this French powerhouse has crafted everything from loudspeakers and studio monitors to high-end components for auto and marine audio. They’ve built one of the broadest and most respected lines in audio—but only jumped into headphones in the last decade. Since then, they’ve rapidly become industry leaders in both wired and wireless headphones, proving they can play just as hard on the head as on the home stereo.
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