CES 2024 is underway and we’re already noticing a development; high-end audio headphone and IEM options are going to be an enormous focus on the present and it’s all being pushed by client demand for higher high quality private audio merchandise.
We expect the market has already reached a saturation level the place it’s inconceivable to maintain up with the entire new headphones, IEMs, DAPs, Dongle DACs and and TWS earbuds being launched, however producers are pushing even tougher into the Head-Fi area hoping to seize a number of the pie; which is admittedly moderately small when you strip away Apple, Bose, Sony, JBL, Philips, Beats, and Sennheiser headphones and earbuds.
Apple’s transition from the lightning to USB Sort-C connector on the iPhone has created a brand new alternative for producers who want to supply ahead considering choices for shoppers. It’s going to be an enormous marketplace for manufacturers if they’ll persuade iPhone customers that there’s a higher different to Apple’s AirPods.

HIDIZS have launched the brand new ST2 PRO Digital IEMs symbolize an modern new approach for shoppers to hearken to their audio from in the present day’s digital gadgets, together with: smartphones, transportable gaming gadgets, Digital Audio Gamers (DAPs) and extra.
Fairly than that includes a conventional mini-jack plug, the ST2 PRO is supplied with a USB Sort-C connector.
The IEMs function a built-in flagship ESS ES9281C PRO DAC and supply help for audio information as much as and together with 32-Bit/384kHz (PCM), DSD128, and MQA.
Customers can simply plug the ST2 PRO Digital IEMs into their Mac, PC or smartphone — together with the newest iPhone 15, 15 Professional, and 15 Professional Max — to take pleasure in their favorite albums, podcasts, and extra.
The digital wired connection ensures zero latency, making the ST2 PRO excellent for enjoying video games, or watching video.
HIDIZS’ audio engineers have labored onerous to make sure that the ST2 PRO ship a musical, participating sound due to their 10mm Magnetic Circuit Dynamic Drivers, frequency response of 20Hz — 40kHz, and 6N Excessive-purity Oxygen-free Copper Cable.

ST2 PRO Specs:
Sort | Digital In-Ear Screens (IEMs) |
Drivers | 10mm Magnetic Circuit Dynamic Driver |
DAC | Flagship ESS ES9281C PRO |
Audio Assist | As much as 32-Bit/384kHz (PCM)As much as DSD128 |
MQA Assist | Sure |
Frequency Response | 20Hz — 40kHz |
Output Energy | 70mW+70mW@32Ω |
THD+N | 0.0012% |
SNR | 118dB |
Crosstalk | 63dB |
Pattern-rate Indicator Mild | Sure |
Connector | USB Sort-C |
Assist for In-line Management / HD Mic | Sure |
IEM Development | Clear Resin and Aluminum Alloy |
Cable Development | 6N Excessive-purity Oxygen-free Copper Transmission Cable, utilizing 4 Strands of Blended Wire with a complete of 260 Cores. |
Cable Size | 1.2M |
Removable Cable | Sure (0.78mm Normal 2-Pin Connection) |
Weight | 11g (With out Cable) |
Hello-Res Audio Certification | Sure |

SD2 USB Sort-C to three.5mm Adaptor Dongle DAC
Additionally introduced at CES 2024, is the brand new HIDIZS SD2 USB Sort-C to three.5mm Adapter Dongle DAC. Persevering with the corporate’s document of delivering modern, high-quality audio merchandise at an reasonably priced value.
Accessible in three colors – Black, Gray, and Silver – and weighing in at simply 6g, the diminutive SD2 encompasses a USB Sort-C connector on one facet, and a 3.5mm headphone output on the opposite.
Merely plug the SD2 into your Mac, PC or smartphone — together with the iPhone 15, 15 Professional, and 15 Professional Max — and your headphones into the SD2, to immediately enhance the standard of your listening.
That includes an ESS ES9270 DAC, help for audio information as much as 32-Bit/384kHz (PCM) & DSD128, and a frequency response of 20Hz — 40kHz, the HIDIZS SD2 USB Sort-C Adaptor Dongle DAC punches above its weight to enhance the audio out of your favorite gadgets.

SD2 Specs:
Product Sort | USB Sort-C to three.5mm Adapter Dongle DAC |
DAC | ESS ES9270 |
Audio Assist | As much as 32-Bit/384kHz (PCM)As much as DSD128 |
Frequency Response | 20Hz — 40kHz |
Output Energy | 70mW+70mW@32Ω |
THD+N | 0.0015% |
SNR | 118dB |
Crosstalk | 64dB |
Hello-Res Audio Licensed | Sure |
Enter | USB Sort-C |
Output | 3.5mm Single-ended |
Helps iPhone 15 USB Sort-C Port | Sure |
Assist for In-line Management / HD Mic | Sure |
Pattern-rate Indicator Mild | Sure |
Accessible Colors | Black, Gray, Silver |
Dimensions | 34.5x20x10mm |
Weight | 6g |
The HIDIZS SD2 shall be obtainable from February. For extra info, go to hidizs.internet
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