This audio tech is incredible value: Headphones, IEMs and more from just $27
These are my top budget audiophile buys from the likes of Fiio, Sennheiser and Kiwi Ears.
Sure, Black Friday is a time to buy Christmas gifts for your nearest and dearest... but it's also a great chance to get yourself something special. And if you love your tunes, and want to take your music listening to the next level, this kit collection is for you. I've picked the best value audiophile headphones, in-ear monitors (IEMs) and desktop and portable headphone digital-to-analog converters (DACs) and amplifiers (AMPs) that you can buy right now.
Some of the kit below feature in my best budget audiophile headphone list, and I've had a play with the DAC/AMPs which really elevate the sound of these headphones and IEMs. The result is incredibly detailed, balanced sound at a fraction of the price of similar performing kit.
Best headphone from $165
Desktop DAC/AMPs from $63
Best IEMs from $27
Portable DAC/AMPs from $110
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Beren has worked on creative titles at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, he moved on to edit several creative titles, and is currently the Ecommerce Editor on the most effective creative website in the world. When he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he can be found finding and comparing the best deals on the tech that creatives value the most.
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