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Digest: 30 materials on portable Hi-Fi

In “ Hi-Fi World ” we very often analyze various nuances that are related to the topic of portable sound .

Today we have prepared a special digest for those who would like to get acquainted with similar devices and their capabilities.

It's not just about Hi-Fi players, but also about DACs, formats and solutions for iPhone and iPod users.



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Portable Players and Amplifiers


Pocket Conservatory: Choosing a portable audio player
A sufficiently detailed guide from the magazine Hi-Fi.ru for those who would like to get acquainted with the world of portable players and choose for themselves something from the entry-level Hi-Fi: from Apple devices to FiiO players.

Portable Audio Systems: Myths and Reality
The transcript of one of the first episodes of the podcast “Sound”, in which Dmitry Kabanov and Timofey Shikolenkov discussed a number of myths related to audio technology, and introduced the audience to various components of portable audio systems.

Overview FiiO X1, X3 II, X5 II: All points over i
A detailed review of a number of models of one of the most affordable brands of portable players FiiO. From the plate with the technical characteristics to a brief analysis of the pros and cons associated with ease of use and basic equipment.

Review of the portable FiiO X5 player
This model is the most affordable and optimal in the FiiO line. The review turned out to be somewhat critical, but somehow included the main points regarding the sound and ergonomics of the X5.

Portable player Fiio X7: What the future is preparing for us
The first acquaintance with one of the new products from FiiO in the review from the portal Soundex.ru. It is a little about sounding, functionality and options with the subsequent upgrade due to change of the built-in module of the amplifier.



How to choose an amplifier module for FiiO X7
Here we are talking about what other options are there in addition to the AM1 amplifier, which comes bundled with the X7 model. In addition to the general review in the post, there is a comparative table on replaceable modules.

FiiO EOCK ROCKY Headphone Amplifier Review
Familiarity with the not so new, but quite interesting budget amplifier, which allows you to get acquainted with a similar class of devices and turn your headphones into a headset, which further increases the reasonableness of the purchase.

FiiO - Hi-Fi in your pocket
The magazine AvReport.ru talked about portable headphone amplifiers on the example of FiiO models. The material has a brief history of the brand, and a brief overview of possible combinations of amplifiers with other gadgets and devices.

Test headphone amplifier OPPO HA-2SE
Overview of a stylish gadget that will not leave indifferent lovers of thoughtful design solutions. Here is a discussion of the functionality of the device and the package as a whole.

How to choose the right FiiO amplifier for your favorite headphones
A huge comparative table with the technical characteristics of portable amplifiers and brief tips on which amplifier to choose for a particular headphone model, what to look for, and so on.

Headphones and portable speakers


Audio-Technica ATH-M50x Review: To Be, And Not To Appear
4pda.ru talks about one of the most popular models of ATH-M50x. The review examined in detail the design features, features of working with various sources, common advantages and disadvantages in the opinion of the publisher.

Detailed review: Audio-Technica ATH-M50x headphones
Another translated review of the model ATH-M50, which are considered the "killers" of Beats and headphones for "smart" listeners who do not like to overpay for the brand.

OPPO PM-3 Overview
Portal NeroHelp.info offers to get acquainted with headphones that can make a real competition to the system with high-end speakers. This is the youngest model of closed type headphones that are designed for mobile devices.

Affordable high end from Stax
Whathifi.ru talks about the updated model of the proprietary line SR-L700 and SR-L500. Stax has released a more affordable SR-L300 electrostatic headphones, and also offered a kit based on them - Stax SRS-3100.

Headphone Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 Review
A little about the relatively new model ATH-MSR7, which allows you not only to enjoy the real Hi-Fi for quite good money, but also pleases fans of good sound with the original design and quality of the materials used.



Audio-Technica Review: AT-SPP50, AT-SPP40W and AT-SPF30
Overview of portable models that Audio-Technica proposes to use not only at home, but also in nature. Here are the main technical parameters and impressions of the editors of hifinews.ru.

Review of portable acoustics Nude Audio Move
Hi-Fi.ru magazine talked about the range of practical Nude Audio audio systems, which are very convenient to use in nature, which is facilitated by simple design and reasonable prices.

Jawbone, Denon, B & O and Cambridge Audio Bluetooth Speaker Test
Quite an interesting comparative review of a number of popular portable acoustics models from leading brands. The winner in the opinion of hifinews.ru was the system speakers from Denon.

Overview of the portable speaker Marshall Acton
Familiarity with a very interesting speaker system from a famous manufacturer. Kind of structural elements and expert opinion on the sound - in the material dgl.ru.

Fugoo Tough portable speaker overview
A brief note about the "battleship", which is protected from the ingress of dirt, water and can withstand falls and even stay in the snow at temperatures down to -10 ° C.

In-ear headphones


Denon AH-C50MA and AH-C120MA review
Salonav.com Denon brand representatives in the field of in-channel headsets with built-in microphone and the simplest one-touch control.

Fischer Audio Dubliz In-Ear Headphones
A very interesting specimen in which two membranes with two magnetic systems are used in one common speaker package. The front is responsible for medium and high frequencies, and the back - for the bass. Review from dgl.ru.

Astell & Kern AK T8iE headphones with Tesla technology
One of the top models, which affects not only its sound, but also a reverent attitude to the design, packaging and packaging.

Audio-Technica ATH-CKR9 and ATH-CKR10
Very balanced models that are fully consistent with their price and will suit both heavy music lovers and classical and jazz lovers.

Denon AH-C301 Headphones
A very original design for the intra-channel model with three rubber stops-clamps of different sizes and an integrated headset. This model uses technology Double Air Compression Driver with two 11-mm speakers.

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5 reasons why different people evaluate the sound of headphones differently
There is no pair of identical ears - any tests and reviews show huge differences in the perception of the sound of headphones by different people. Everyone has a different sense of space, preferences in the character and the musical material itself. This is what this article is about.

How musicians choose headphones: do not believe advertising, believe your ears
That is behind the attempt to hear the composition in its "true" form. Beautiful reasoning about why sounding is a subjective concept and you should trust your personal perception and opinion, and not marketing tricks.

Bluetooth audio: wireless sound characteristics
A great analysis of technological features from Stereo.ru. About what you need to know for "squeezing" the maximum musical potential with the use of Bluetooth.

Why do engineers constantly improve their acoustics?
The classic release of our podcast, in which we talk with Yuri Fomin, a speaker design engineer, and discuss how to upgrade speakers and how we create our “sound ecosystem”.

Friday format: A selection of unusual acoustics
One of our favorite collections, which will not leave you indifferent.

Source: https://habr.com/ru/post/402703/


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