Reviews By WaveTheory

Reviews By WaveTheory

@wavetheorysound · 18K subscribers · 811 videos · English

Hello! I'm WaveTheory. I've been writing reviews of audio gear - mostly headphones, headphone amps, and DACs - at HiFiGuides Forum and Head-Fi and have now m…

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26:14

Feliks Envy Susvara Edition Headphone Amp Review - Is This The Tube Head Amp Endgame?

1.1K views · 7h ago · 26:14

The Envy Sus Ed was a loan from a friend of the channel. Thanks! Feliks Product Page Or make a 1-time donation through PayPal here Bluesky Kiku-Sphere Test Gear... All music started as lossless FLAC or DSD files played locally from memory cards or through Roon. FLAC files may also have been streamed from Qobuz, also through Roon or Roon ARC.

Topics: Kiku-Sphere · About Review & Susvara Ed · Unit Tour · Build Summary & Test Gear · Sound · Headphone Pairings

29:36

Hongshu EH-1 + EHA-1 Electrostatic Headphone System - $679 For EStats! Time To Travel EStat Road?

2.8K views · 4d ago · 29:36

Thanks to Poloyo Audio for sending the EH-1 & EHA-1 for review! Or make a 1-time donation through PayPal here Bluesky Kiku-Sphere Test Gear... All music is digital with lossless or hi-rez flac files or DSD files played locally or, in the case of flac, streamed from Qobuz, all through Roon.

Topics: Kiku-Sphere · About the Hongshu Set · Test Gear · Sound · Comparison w/ Magni + Ananda Unveiled · Go EStat or Stay Planar or Dynamic?

1:16:49

Recommended Speaker & Headphone Systems/Holiday Season Buyers Guide! Making Waves With WaveTheory 21

1.8K views · 6d ago · 1:16:49

Jim & I recommend speaker and headphone setups at $500, $1000, $2500, $5000, and $10000! Plus some bonus conversation at $20k and how we made the decisions we did! Join us! Listen to the episode on your favorite streaming platform

Topics: All Behind by Edenberg & Shielden · The Price Points & Rules · $500 Systems · $1000 Systems · Break 1 - Become a Channel Member! · $2500 Systems

23:59

Head(Amame) Pro Headphone Review - Now Anybody Can Do It! How Did These Anybodies Do?

1.9K views · 1w ago · 23:59

Thanks to Head(Amame) for sending the Pro for review! Buy from Head(Amame) Or make a 1-time donation through PayPal here Bluesky Kiku-Sphere Test Gear... All music started as lossless FLAC or DSD files played locally from memory cards or through Roon. FLAC files may also have been streamed from Qobuz, also through Roon or Roon ARC.

Topics: Kiku-Sphere · About Head(Amame) · Some Assembly Desired · Other Cabling Options, Comfort · Headphone for Life! · Test Gear

37:11

EarMen L-Amp MK2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amp Review - Here's the Bar...With Tubes

3.2K views · 1w ago · 37:11

Thanks to EarMen for providing the L-Amp Mk2 for review! Buy from Upscale Audio EarMen Product Page Or make a 1-time donation through PayPal here Bluesky Kiku-Sphere Test Gear... All music started as lossless FLAC or DSD files played locally from memory cards or through Roon. FLAC files may also have been streamed from Qobuz, also through Roon or Roon ARC.

Topics: Kiku-Sphere · More Transportable than Portable · More About the L-Amp II · Test Gear · Amp Driving Power · Sound

28:19

Dethonray Honey H2 Transportable DAC/Headphone Amp Review - Sweet Like Honey On The (sorta) Go?

2.7K views · 1w ago · 28:19

Thanks to Dethonray for sending the Honey H2 for review! Buy from Ali Express Dethonray Product Page Or make a 1-time donation through PayPal here Bluesky Kiku-Sphere Test Gear... All music started as lossless FLAC or DSD files played locally from memory cards or through Roon. FLAC files may also have been streamed from Qobuz, also through Roon or Roon ARC.

Topics: Kiku-Sphere · About Honey H2 · Software & Firmware Issues · Sound · Comparisons · Final Thoughts

📚 Book mentioned: Buy the book

36:25

Schiit Kara F Preamp Review - OK FINE! Preamps matter!

8.9K views · 2w ago · 36:25

Thanks to Schiit Audio for sending the Kara F for review. Buy from Schiit Or make a 1-time donation through PayPal here Bluesky Kiku-Sphere Test Gear... All music is digital with lossless or hi-rez flac files or DSD files played locally or, in the case of flac, streamed from Qobuz, all through Roon.

Topics: Kiku-Sphere · Timestamps & Takeaways · About Kara F · Build, Ergonomics, Features, Connectivity · Remote Control & Forkbeard Interface · Test Gear

11:50

SMSL H200 Headphone Amp & Preamp Review - SMSL Has Been Good At DACs and Meh at Amps. Trend Bucked?

2.6K views · 2w ago · 11:50

Thanks to Aoshida Audio for sending the H200 for review! Or make a 1-time donation through PayPal here Bluesky Kiku-Sphere Test Gear... All music is digital with lossless or hi-rez flac files or DSD files played locally or, in the case of flac, streamed from Qobuz, all through Roon.

Topics: Kiku-Sphere · About the H200 · Sound & Value Analyses

1:42:26

WaveTheory's Review Process - Jim Interviews! Making Waves with WaveTheory EP20

886 views · 2w ago · 1:42:26

What is WaveTheory's reviewing process and philosophies? Wave and Jim reverse roles and Jim interviews Wave on those questions. Join us! Listen to the episode on your favorite streaming platform Podbean My YouTube Channel

Topics: YT Intro · All Behind by Edenberg & Shielden · Jim is the Interviewer! · How Wave Decides What to Review · Surprise Arrivals? · First Steps?

24:11

Schiit Wotan Power Amp Review - Some Schiits Are More Potent Than Others

5.8K views · 3w ago · 24:11

Thanks to Schiit Audio for sending the Wotan amp for review! Buy from Schiit Or make a 1-time donation through PayPal here Bluesky Kiku-Sphere Test Gear... All music is digital with lossless or hi-rez flac files or DSD files played locally or, in the case of flac, streamed from Qobuz, all through Roon.

Topics: Kiku-Sphere · About Wotan · Fan Noise · Build & I/O · You Do Mess With Wotan: Forkbeard · Signal Chains in Description!

32:03

🐍🛢️❓iFi SilentPower LAN iSilencer+ Yes I Hear a Difference! Have I Lost It or Are There Reasons?

6.7K views · 3w ago · 32:03

The LAN iSilencer+ was given to me by iFi reps at CanJam SoCal 2026, thanks! Or make a 1-time donation through PayPal here Bluesky Kiku-Sphere Test Gear... All music is digital with lossless or hi-rez flac files or DSD files played locally or, in the case of flac, streamed from Qobuz, all through Roon.

Topics: Kiku-Sphere · About iSilencer+ · Sound · Snake Oil or Real Reasons?

📚 Book mentioned: Buy the book

18:42

HiFiMan HE6 Remastered Headphone Review - A Good $1200 Headphone. Problem is It's Not $1200...

5.7K views · 3w ago · 18:42

Thanks to HiFiMan for sending the HE6 Remastered for review! Or make a 1-time donation through PayPal here Bluesky Kiku-Sphere Test Gear... All music is digital with lossless or hi-rez flac files or DSD files played locally or, in the case of flac, streamed from Qobuz, all through Roon.

Topics: Kiku-Sphere · About the HE6 Remastered · Sound · Comparisons

20:20

Oversamplers Part 5/4: Chord M Scaler Impressions - How Does It Fit Into the Oversampling Landscape?

4.7K views · 4w ago · 20:20

M Scaler was a loan from a viewer. Thanks! Or make a 1-time donation through PayPal here Bluesky Kiku-Sphere Test Gear... My main system is somewhat complex. Here's a room tour Here's a signal chain map The M Scaler + Hugo 2 would be connected to the Nereneas eXpLoRer switch ( with a P&W Audio RCA-to-4.4mm Pentaconn adapter and a 4.4mm to XLR y-cable

Topics: Kiku-Sphere · About M Scaler · Sound Impressions · Comparisons to PGGB & HQP · How Good Does M Scaler + Hugo 2 get?

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