About HiFinder
Your personal audio gear companion, helping you discover the perfect headphones, DACs, and amplifiers for your listening preferences and budget.
The Learning Journey
HiFinder started as a personal experiment in “vibecoding” — building something real, fast, and iterative to see what's possible in just a few weeks. As someone learning to code with AI assistance, I wanted to test the boundaries of rapid development while solving a problem I actually care about.
The audio community has always been overwhelmingly helpful to beginners, but the sheer volume of options can be paralyzing. I built HiFinder to be the tool I wish I had when starting out — cutting through the noise to help people find gear that matches their needs and budget.
Our Mission
Finding the right audio gear shouldn't be overwhelming. We simplify the discovery process with personalized recommendations based on your preferences, budget, and listening habits.
Personalized
Recommendations tailored to your unique preferences and budget
Comprehensive
Extensive database of headphones, DACs, and amplifiers
Educational
Learn about audio gear and make informed decisions
The Environmental Mission
Audio gear doesn't need to be disposable. A well-made pair of headphones or a quality DAC/amp can last decades with proper care. Yet the industry thrives on the constant churn of new releases, and perfectly good equipment ends up as e-waste.
My hope is that by making used equipment more discoverable and trustworthy, HiFinder can help reduce the environmental impact of a hobby I love and share with countless other listeners and audio enthusiasts.
“Buying one used headphone instead of new saves about 14kg of CO₂ — barely a dent in your annual footprint. But if enough of us make it normal, manufacturers will have to build gear that lasts. That's when real change happens.”
What We Offer
Smart Recommendations
Get personalized gear suggestions based on your budget, preferences, existing gear, and listening habits.
System Builder
Create and compare complete audio systems with compatible components that work well together.
Gear Management
Track your current collection, monitor values, and get upgrade recommendations.
Market Intelligence
Find great deals on used gear and get alerts when prices drop on items you're watching.
How It Works
Share Your Preferences
Tell us about your budget, listening habits, and what kind of sound you enjoy.
Get Personalized Matches
Our algorithm finds gear that matches your preferences and works well together.
Make Informed Decisions
Compare options, read detailed explanations, and choose what's right for you.
The Bigger Picture
If HiFinder can help even a handful of people choose used over new — or choose the right gear the first time instead of churning through multiple purchases — it will have succeeded.
Every headphone that finds a second owner is one less unit in a landfill. Every DAC that serves a new listener is one less manufactured device. Small choices, multiplied across a community, can make a real difference.
This is a passion project built by one person learning to code, but it represents a belief that we can enjoy our hobbies while being more mindful of their impact.
Join the Mission
HiFinder is a work in progress, and I'm always looking to improve it. If you have ideas, feedback, or want to contribute, I'd love to hear from you.
Ready to Find Your Perfect Audio Setup?
Choose from quick budget-based recommendations or get a fully personalized experience.
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Expert data sourced from Crinacle and Audio Science Review