Soundz Custom Flame – combustible excellence

Acknowledgement I came across the Soundz Custom brand for the first time at Canjam London, spending a very pleasant few sessions on their table over the course of the Sunday I was there. I listened to their 6, 7, 8 and 10 driver models, and was so impressed by the Flame that I ended up... Continue Reading →

August 28, 2023 0

Stealth Sonics C9 – where rocket science meets rock and roll

Pros: excellent balance of detail and power, fuller and thicker bass presence than U9 with deep sub-bass, extended treble, Klarity Valve eliminates listening fatigue, good set of accessories, tough build and impeccably crafted Cons: large price difference between universal ($999) and custom, trades some resolution for musicality, carry case doesn't scream high end Price: from $1499 upwards,... Continue Reading →

September 3, 2019 0

Dunu DK-4001 -hybrid excellence

Introduction and acknowledgment Dunu are a Chinese brand that as a UK based audiophile I had heard a lot about over the last few years, but not actually managed to hear until pretty recently. Coming across their Falcon-C model (review here) at Canjam London 2018, I was impressed enough with their approach to tuning and... Continue Reading →