Pineapple Audio Reviews

  Heartfield CU8 Review – Brass, BA, and Beauty Pros:  * Clean and tight subbass with punchy midbass * Natural, detailed mids with excellent resolution * Sparkly treble with great extension and control * Fantastic imaging, layering, and separation * Elegant, hand-finished brass build with unique shimmer * Transparent enough for critical listening and gear testing * Lightweight and low-profile cable that feels premium * Easy to drive Cons:  * Bass lacks the organic warmth of a dynamic driver * Tin case feels too small and out of place for a set this premium * Slight treble sharpness on some tracks (mild) Heartfield CU8 a sleek-looking all-BA IEM from a brand known more for custom sets than anything mass-market. Heartfield isn’t exactly a household name, but if you’ve seen their past work, you’ll know they’ve done some pretty wild designs some with actual gold and silver shells, gemstone faceplates, the works. I saw an interview with them on YouTube, and yeah, they’re clear...

  Kiwi Ears Altruva – Big Sound, Small Price Pros:  * Open, airy sound with wide soundstage * Surprisingly full bass for an open-back * Clean, engaging mids with good vocal presence * Sparkly, detailed treble without harshness * Super comfortable elastic suspension headband * Lightweight, easy to wear for long sessions * Insane value at just $70 Cons:  * Cable is long and basic—might be too much for desktop use * Slight color in the mids, not the most accurate if you're after reference tuning * Soundstage is wide but not very deep or tall I’m honestly not surprised anymore Kiwi Ears has been on a roll lately. Just look at their lineup: Airoso, Aether, Etude, Astral, Septet… They've been experimenting with hybrid-quadbrid driver configurations, creative tuning, and dropping some seriously compelling gear at price points that make you double-check if it’s a typo. But what really sets them apart is that they don’t stick to a rigid house sound. Each release feels like a new d...

  Fosi Audio GR70 Tube Amp  Clean Tube Goodness with Zero Fuss Pros:  *Dead silent noise floor *Clean, resolving sound with true tube warmth *Lush, organic mids and airy treble *Solid metal build with compact footprint * Subtle and refined Bass/treble tone controls *Dual headphone outs + RCA in/out *Preamp and headphone out work simultaneously Cons:  *Volume knob could use more tactile feel *300mW output may be limiting for demanding headphones The GR70 delivers that classic tube warmth without the usual baggage no hiss, no hum, no overly romanticized grit, It doesn’t try too hard to look vintage or sound overly colored just for the sake of nostalgia. Instead, it walks a fine line: giving you that smooth, rich, musical character tubes are known for, while keeping things clean, articulate, and surprisingly modern in execution. What really sets the GR70 apart from other affordable tube amps is how quiet it is. I’m talking about an impressively low noise floor, even whe...