LREY releases Kajin
LREY has just announced the release of Kajin, the model that was originally scheduled for release last December. According to LREY, the delay was to allow further experimentation and tuning to surpass all his previous builds and deliver something...
Ucotech releases the update to it’s flagman: ESP3 V2
South Korean audio specialist Ucotech has officially released the ES-P3 V2, refining their high-impedance flagship model. The update maintains the technical performance of the original but improves the build and default connectivity. The Build: What’s new in V2? Ucotech...
How to Shop on Taobao using Superbuy (Step-by-Step Guide)
Because the flathead earbud market is so niche, there aren’t many places to buy them. Aside from a few dozen boutique makers, most purchases are made through Chinese platforms—usually AliExpress. The same applies to DIY parts: earphone builders typically...
Flathead Audio Delta — the world’s first planar-dynamic hybrid flathead earbuds
After a very successful debut, Flathead Audio has been busy finalizing a number of upcoming releases. The most interesting to me is the Delta — a dual-driver flathead produced in collaboration with BGVP. Delta is expected to be released...
LREY releases Nereus
LREY has been very productive these days – another release announced. This time, it’s a limited edition model named Nereus. In fact, only one single pair available – First come, first served! Here’s how LREY describes it on his...
The return of BLUR craftsman
It’s been almost a year since Wong Kuan Wae (黄冠维), the Singapore-based DIY audio craftsman behind the Blur earbuds posted anything earbud related. Looks like he was busy enjoying his life travelling. But the silence has been finally broken...
Surprise from Pislo: SullectAudio H20 “Water Molecule” flathead earbuds launching in February
Celebrating its 10-year anniversary, PISLO has introduced its new sub-brand, SullectAudio (诗宇声), aimed at bringing high-end technology to more accessible price points. At the same time, the upcoming SullectAudio H20 flat-head model was first announced during the 11th Guangzhou...
LREY releases Caerus
Another release from LREY – open-back design earbuds featuring brass and Golden Amboyna burl shells. Here’s how LREY describes Caerus: “Designed for listeners who crave resolution and realism, Caerus delivers exceptional micro detail across the mids and highs.Bass is...
Meet Chang Maeng: Thailand’s Earbud Jeweler
Almost a year ago I stumbled across a self-promotion post by a Thai craftsman called Chang Maeng. A peek at his Facebook page revealed that this guy handcrafts metal earbud shells using jewelry-grade metal casting techniques, working with various metals...
LREY releases Meiro
LREY has just announced their first model for 2026 – the Meiro, featuring housing that uses a labyrinth structure. According to LREY, the same design is found in high-end speakers, but bringing it into an earbud form was a...
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