Dethonray Honey H1

11 Oct 2024

Test Gear

Symphonium Helios SE
Silver Widow V3
iBasso DX320, Amp11

Positive

• Clean
• Smooth
• Dark background
• Competent
• Modern sound.
• Upper mids slightly forward

Negative

• Stage not big
• Congestion on busy tracks. Same problem as DX180. Layering on the same spot. (Checked against Amp11)
• Lack treble extension (compared to Amp11)
• Lack sub bass extension (compared to Amp11)

Impression

The amp features rich mids, but lacks extensions on both ends, resulting in a smaller soundstage. It's a solid choice for general use, but may not perform as well with highly technical tracks.

The dark background is quite impressive.

However, the older DAC may be contributing to its technical limitations, which could feel dated.

I tested it with an acoustic playlist, and the results were excellent. The rich mids, without becoming overly warm, make it ideal for certain genres.

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