ROLÁUDIO
CHINA × BRASIL
A hands-on gathering where Brazil's audiophile community tested dozens of headphones and IEMs from Chinese and Brazilian brands, side by side.
August 22, 2026 · São Paulo, Brazil
Brands & partners
The 24 brands that joined the event, along with a taste of what attendees thought about their products.
TIN HiFi
Models such as the C0 Elf, Huo and T5s passed from hand to hand across the listening tables, with people even lining up to try them more than once.
TRN
The Oval prototype received the most praise at the table, with the WhaleShark close behind: "I connected completely with the music, as if I were in another dimension." The brand earned praise across the board.
Kefine
Klean SV, Klanar and Quatio shared the praise for delivering plenty of refinement at an excellent price-to-performance ratio.
CVJ
One of the event's most talked-about brands. Medusa, Nozomi, Aria and Mythera all earned praise: "The Nozomi is incredible. It is hard to find anything better in this price range," and "The Mythera surprised me. Beyond the sound, it looks amazing. It is a work of art."
GK
The Streak was voted the best value at the table: "What I liked most was the combination of a planar driver and a dynamic driver!"
Kuba Audio
The entire lineup made a strong impression: "It has a place in my heart. Bringing great quality to a Bluetooth headphone really sets the brand apart." The Nia felt more comfortable, and the Disco Bluetooth worked extremely well.
Edifier
With its compact size and impeccable sound, the MP85 became "almost a pocket-sized party."
STAX
The SR-002 caught the attention of electrostatic fans.
AudioDream
Many people discovered the brand for the first time and really enjoyed both the sound and the atmosphere. Among its products, the AD8, HexaCore and FiveFox stood out, and attendees loved seeing the custom-molded earphones up close.
DF Monitors
It shared a booth with AudioDream and also welcomed many attendees discovering the brand up close for the first time.
Brasil Hi-End
The booth's service earned top marks. Everyone who stopped by left talking about both the warm welcome and the sound.
iFi Audio
It shared a booth with Brasil Hi-End, earning praise for both the service and the sound quality.
Kawano Audio
"We had no idea earbuds could sound this good." The Sho impressed everyone with its exceptionally clean, sibilance-free sound and surprisingly spacious soundstage.
Hara Audio
The crowd favorite. The Ostinato was hard to beat: "It is truly something special. I have tried the Focal Clear, Meze Empyrean and Sennheiser HD 800, and this Brazilian headphone holds its own against such renowned models. It is a true gem."
HiFiGO
The Titan X and Juzear Fiesta drew plenty of interest from those looking for more premium options in the DUNU and Juzear lineups.
KeepHiFi
The TRI I3 MK3 was almost a unanimous favorite, while the Turbillion Pro became a "daily driver" for more than one attendee: "Beautiful, very well made and seriously cool."
Kinera
The Celest Sol stood out for its microphone and bass boost, becoming a favorite among those looking for something more versatile.
BQEYZ
The Winter 2 and Frost stood out: "Strong yet comfortable bass, with the mids and lows nicely balanced."
Kiwi Ears
Cadenza and Cadenza II both earned praise for delivering balanced sound with thoughtful build quality.
Twistura
The Beta surprised a lot of people, while the Delta and Woodnote caught the attention of listeners looking for a more distinctive sonic identity.
Cozoy
The D2 and D1 rekindled the interest of people who had followed the brand for years.
ivipQ
"I liked the cables," was how attendees summed up ivipQ's premium lineup, a must-stop for anyone who enjoys cable upgrades.
Comtang
The DAC with a screen stole the show: "It is a different concept. You can change the settings and follow everything on the little display. It is really good." A new brand around here, with plenty of potential in the Brazilian market.
LG Brasil
LG brought some excellent speakers and demonstrated unique features, such as linking one speaker to another and interacting with the music: "All three boomboxes are perfect, both in sound and visual identity."
China × Brazil: just for fun
We asked attendees which side won their hearts in this friendly showdown.
In the end, everyone came out a winner, with the chance to test dozens of top-tier headphones.
“The scale the event has reached since the last edition is unbelievable. It shows how much we are growing and putting ourselves on the map.”
Ronaldo
What attendees said
Straight from the event's testimonials and interviews.
“It was unlike anything I had ever seen before. It was unique.”
Caroline“I think the greatest opportunity is getting to learn more about audio. There are extremely expensive high-end products here, as well as more affordable ones. It is a great gateway into this niche.”
Saty Tech“I had an amazing time. It was wonderful to see how much the event has grown, both in attendance and in the variety and quality of the headphones.”
Maris“I work with professional audio, and it was really exciting and fascinating to experience other ways of listening and so much variety. Everyone who works with audio should try something like this.”
Thiago Adamo“It is a unique opportunity to discover many IEMs and understand a market where new products appear all the time. The market is growing, and there is room for everyone.”
Edgar“Sometimes we assume all headphones are the same, but they are not. Each one has a different purpose, and the most expensive option will not always be better than a model that offers excellent value.”
Nicolas“We managed to bring together many sets, many people and an enormous number of products to test. It was a fantastic event.”
Davi e Igor
Who joined us
The organizers and special guests who helped make Roláudio worth experiencing.
Organization
Special guests
Straight from the interviews
Behind the scenes with those who agreed to share their thoughts.
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What we learned
A few takeaways for the next edition.
Some people simply did not want to leave. The event was scheduled to end at 6 p.m., but it continued until almost 9 p.m. because so many people wanted to listen to just one more headphone.
The team's hands-on support made a difference. Instead of leaving everyone to figure things out alone, the organizers moved around the venue, explaining the headphones and helping those who were just getting started.
For many people, this was their first Roláudio or the first time they had ever heard these headphones. It is a clear sign that the hobby keeps growing, and the next edition can do even more to welcome newcomers.
Many of these headphones were products we had only ever seen on AliExpress. Here, we could actually test them and change the way we viewed the brands.
Thank you
More events are coming soon. Thank you to every brand and attendee.
