Simphonio Dragon 2+ Earbuds

The Dragon 2+ earbuds come from Simphonio, formerly Sunrise Audio: respected on Head-Fi for making high-value IEMs like the AS-Miss and the AS-Feeling. Reentering the market, the brand brings with it a new name and a high-quality earbud. The striking Dragon 2+ is fitted with a braided cable and a metal coil that protects it from bending. Plus, it comes with a leather carrying pouch and a 3.5-to-2.5-millimeter adapter for portable balanced use. Headfonia says, “Dragon 2+ projects a decidedly upscale—if not downright audiophile—sound. The biggest difference is how far, how wide, and how well spread the soundstage is, especially where mids, upper mids, and highs reach, reach, and reach in wide, lateral arcs. $319 isn’t a lot to ask: Simphonio Dragon 2+ sounds great. It’s not targeting the ‘neutral is all’ crowd. Its sights are set on air, space, and soundstage spread.”