Hidizs
Dongguan, Guangdong, China · founded 2009
One of the more recognizable budget/mid-fi audiophile brands: the MP145 helped popularize large-diaphragm planar IEMs at accessible prices, and the S9-series dongles and AP80 DAPs are staples of the value-oriented portable-audio segment. Multi-year VGP (Visual Grand Prix, Japan) award winner 2019-2021.
Hidizs is a Chinese personal-audio manufacturer founded in 2009 that designs and builds affordable-premium digital audio players (DAPs), USB DAC/amplifier dongles, and in-ear monitors. Operating as Hidizs Technology Company Limited, it maintains in-house R&D across the audio chain and sells globally via its own online store and international distributors/warehouses (US, Japan, UK, EU). Well known in the budget/mid-fi audiophile space for the AP80 DAP line, S9-series DAC dongles, and the MP145 planar IEM.
At a glance
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Founder
- Tamson
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- Dongguan, Guangdong, China
- Price range
- Mid-fi
- Makes / sells
- digital audio players, USB DAC/amp dongles, in-ear monitors, cables and accessories
- Known for
- portable digital audio players (DAPs), USB-C DAC/amp dongles, planar magnetic IEMs, in-house audio R&D and DSP/FPGA design
- Website
- www.hidizs.net
Notable products
- MP145 — 14.5mm large-diaphragm planar-magnetic driver IEM; a breakout budget/mid-fi planar release (Pro version followed)
- S9 Pro / S9 Pro Plus — Popular compact balanced USB-C DAC/amp dongles
- AP80 series — Long-running pocketable Bluetooth DAP line; strong sales in Japan, multi-year VGP awards
- MK12 Turris — Multi-driver hybrid IEM
- MP143 Salt — Planar-magnetic IEM in the planar lineup
Sources: Hidizs Story (official About page) · Hidizs official site · Hidizs MP145 Pro product page · Twister6 — Hidizs MP145 and S9 Pro Plus review · Headfonia — Hidizs MP145 review · Hidizs Technology Company Limited — HKTDC Sourcing profile · Hidizs Contact Us page