Thank you for returning for part 4 of my CanJam SoCal 2025 coverage. I would like to extend special thanks to Noble Audio for making this coverage possible, not only do they make incredible IEMs and now Headphones, they have always been a great supporter of the Personal Audio community in general, often sponsoring our coverage of these events.
Astell & Kern
Astell & Kern were showing two new flagship products, the Astell & Kern A&ultima SP4000 Digital Audio Player ($4,290), which defines the pinnacle of Astell & Kern’s many years of DAP development, culminating in what many consider to be the state of the art, and the Astell & Kern PD10 Digital Audio Player & Docking Cradle ($2,750) designed to be used in both the home and on the road.
NICEHCK
Among the plethora of Chinese IEM manufacturers who seem to dominate the show, one stand out was NICEHCK, who were focused on their NICEHCK Rockies UIEM ($499), which features a faceplate made of natural pietersite, a 3D printed Resin Shell, Dual Sonion EST Drivers, Dual Knowles BA Drivers, a 10mm High-Performance Dynamic Driver, and a Silver Plated Furukawa Copper+7N OCC Mixed cable with a 2-in-1 Interchangeable Connector (4.4mm TRRRS and 3.5mm TRS).
HARMONIC TECHNOLOGY
Sporting a more OEM feel to their display, HARMONIC TECHNOLOGY was actually showing spools of internal hookup wire while playing lip service to their assembled cables. A definite eye catcher.
SHOKZ
Another completely unique company was SHOKZ, especially for a show dedicated to high-performance personal audio, who were demonstrating their line of Bone Conductor Wireless Sports Headsets and True Wireless Earbuds. Their flagship products are the SHOKZ OPENRUN PRO 2 Flagship Bone Conduction Headphones for Sports ($179.95) and the SHOKZ OPENDOTS ONE Lightweight Clip-On Earbuds ($199.95), whose clip-on design sets them apart from the competition.
VIKING AUDIOFORGE
Now taking preorders for their DRAUPNIR LAUNCH EDITION Headphone ($1,890), British cable company (despite the name and appearances) VIKING AUDIOFORGE was showing their line of headphone and IEM cables with displays showing their prices in English Pounds.
RAINSTONE
Winner for one of the more arresting displays was RAINSTONE, who arrayed their Gaming IEMs on 3D-Printed robot hands. They offer three models the RainStone Stuka ($129), the RainStone Katyusha ($229), and the RainStone Garand ($299).
So that wraps up part 4 of my coverage of CanJam SoCal 2025, thanks to Noble Audio for providing sponsorship. Stay tuned for the conclusion.
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