Pineapple Audio Reviews

  Venture Electronics Devastator: Small Dongle, Big Attitude Pros:  Clean, warm, detailed sound Totally quiet, even with sensitive gear Built like a little tank  Affordable, no-nonsense high performance Cons:  For the price. no Cons. When Venture Electronics decided to name their dongle Devastator, they weren’t playing around. I mean, with a name like that, they’re setting the bar pretty high and you'd expect two things: (1) it better hit like a truck, and (2) it better not fall apart if you so much as breathe on it. VE nailed it. The Devastator isn’t just talk; it backs it up with real muscle both in sound and in build. No flimsy plastic, no weak sauce just pure, clean power packed into a body tough enough to survive the chaos of daily life, perfect for people who want legit, high-performance audio without stuffing a brick into their pocket. But first, let me share my journey with Venture Electronics it started a long time ago — back when my descent into the Chi-Fi ...

  Ziigaat Lush : The smooth Operator with Studio-Grade Sensibilities Pros:  • Smooth, neutral-balanced tuning with no glaring peaks • Excellent fit and comfort for long sessions • Great case design with practical storage • Surprisingly good stock tips • Natural mids and controlled, clean bass Cons:  • Cable is a bit stiff and not modular • Treble might be too safe for some sparkle lovers • Doesn’t have the deepest soundstage The Ziigaat Lush doesn’t come storming into the room with a spec sheet that screams for attention or a fancy modular cable to show off. In fact, it might even fly under the radar at first glance. But give it some time—actually listen—and you’ll discover that this is an IEM that plays the long game. It doesn’t need to shout to make a statement. There’s a quiet confidence in how it handles your music, like it knows exactly what it's doing—and it does it really, really well. This isn’t the kind of gear that relies on gimmicks or over-the-top marketing. T...

  Tangzu Wan’er 2 Review: Smooth Sophistication on a Budget Pros: • Exceptionally well-tuned midrange – natural, organic vocals with beautiful tone and timbre • Refined and balanced tuning – feels more mature compared to the original Wan’er • Clean, controlled bass – no bloat or excessive boom • Non-fatiguing treble – smooth, detailed enough without harshness or sibilance • Improved stock cable – more premium feel, 4.4mm option is a plus • Included Tang Sancai tips – comfortable and synergize well with the tuning • Great value – sounds like a set in the $50–80 range, not a sub-$30 one • Comfortable fit and build – same lightweight, ergonomic shell as the OG Cons:  • Bass may feel too tame for bass lovers – lacks the fun or rumble of the OG Wan’er • Treble is on the safer side – not the most airy or micro-detailed • Soundstage is just average – doesn’t add a lot of space or depth • Separation can suffer in busy tracks – layering isn’t its strongest suit • No major design refres...