AcousticTone – The Essence
Thai manufacturer AcousticTone has announced the pre-order for its new handcrafted flathead earbud, The Essence. The pre-order will run from September 6 to September 20, although the company may close it earlier if the number of orders exceeds the...
LREY introduces Zephyron for basshead audiophiles
Another flagship model from LREY – this time it’s Zephyron, their flagship with an audiophile grade basshead tuning. According to LREY, Zephyron features impressive and powerful bass response with excellent control and depth, delivering satisfying impact without overpowering the...
OAK Audio Releases Nature S, the upgrade of the SE version
OAK Audio has just release it’s third model – the Nature S model also known as “Dao S”. The “Nature S” is a mid-tier model, sitting between the entry-level “Nature SE” and the flagship “Nature PRO”. That’s very good news for...
LREY introduces WMX1 -Affordable MX500-Based Earbud
LREY is known for its distinctive acoustic designs, but its latest flathead is something of an unusual departure. Instead of a custom wooden or brass housing, the new model uses the familiar standard MX500-style plastic shell. WMX1 utilises a...
Longyao-Yinman Announces “DG01 Zhen Niu”
Chinese audio brand Longyao-Yinman has just unveiled its latest flathead earbud model, the Zhenniu DG01 (甄牛 DG01), via Chinese headphone enthusiast forum Erji.net. The new model features a 15.4mm graphene dynamic driver and an aluminum-magnesium alloy unibody housing, marking a departure from the...
OAK Audio Releases Nature PRO, the Flagship of the Series
OAK Audio has officially released the top-tier flagship of its Nature/Dao series: the Nature PRO (also known as the Dao PRO). Positioned above the Nature SE (Special Edition) and the planned Nature S (Standard) models, the PRO represents an...
TANCHJIM Unveils Its First Flathead Earbuds Model – PINTO
Chinese audio brand TANCHJIM has officially unveiled its first ever flathead earphone model, the PINTO, at the 2026 Hong Kong High-End Audio & Visual Show. The new release marks the brand’s entry into the flathead segment, offering a modern twist...
Tangzu’s Sub-Brand Harmonic Empire Enters the Flathead Earbud Scene
Harmonic Empire, a sub-brand of Tangzu Audio, has officially teased its upcoming debut into the classic flathead earbud market. Early teaser image reveals a striking retro-inspired design featuring a vibrant transparent orange plastic shells and stem, matching orange foam...
Meet the Maker: Lucas Kawano of Kawanoaudio
The boutique earbud community is full of passionate creators, each with their own story. Some come from engineering backgrounds, others from woodworking or industrial design. Lucas Kawano, the founder of Kawano Audio, started somewhere much simpler – by taking...
OAK Audio debuts with Nature SE
First of all, I personally own this set, which I bought from the official OAK Audio store on the Chinese Taobao marketplace for around USD 24 a couple of months ago, and I genuinely think this was one of...