Introduction The Original TRI I3s are the second model produced by TRI, a sister brand to KBear. TRI now has a range of five earphones available for sale as at the date of writing. The latest, a new iteration of the I3, being the I3 Pro. The question is, does the I3 Pro differ from the Original I3s? If so, how does the Pro set differ. The new iteration, the I3 Pros were launched in September 2021 to succeed the Original I3s, the best-selling earphones in TRI's range. This is probably the most time consuming review I have done to date. One of the...

Intro The Robin, is a product of the KBEAR brand, a recent release, which is intended to succeed the KBEAR Lark and boy have they done a good job! Disclosure and Note A review unit of the KEAR Robins was sent to me (at a nominal price) by KBEAR on the understanding that I would be free to give my honest opinion of these In Ear Monitors. All opinions are my own with no influence as I avoid reading other reviews of the same item before I have written my review. I make an effort to ensure that I give the reader factual information. On the issue...

Intro The Plume are earphones from a brand known as CCZ. They certainly stand out aesthetically. CCZ chose to bring to the market a golden set of earphones, dubbed the Golden Nuggets. Gold is not often a colour choice of most earphone brands, but when gold is the colour chosen it is usually for relatively dearer sets. Irrespective of the aesthetics, what most buyers would want to know is how the Plume present their music. In this review, I will do my best to convey what I hear to you. Disclosure I was provided with a review unit of the Plume by...

TRI Starshine Introduction The Starshines are the most recent In Ear Monitors (IEM) produced by TRI, a sister brand of the KBEAR brand. The earlier models are the TRI I4s, the TRI I3s, the TRI Starlights, and the TRI Starseas. Disclosure and Note TRI kindly provided me with a review unit of the Starshines for which I am grateful. In this review, I provide my honest opinion of the TRI Starshines without limitation, nothing I say is given to anyone for approval. All views I express are my views. I am not influenced by anyone, and I am not paid to...

Disclosure A review unit of the KEAR KS1 was sent to me (at a nominal price) by KBEAR on the understanding that I would be free to give my honest opinion of these In Ear Monitors. The usual retail price of KS1 is in the region of £14 - £18 and obviously lower during sales. All opinions are my own with no influence as I avoid reading other reviews of the same item before I have written my review. I make an effort to ensure that I give the reader factual information. Intro The KS1, a product of the KBEAR brand, is a recent release, not to be...

TRI I4 Review Disclosure I believe it is my duty to disclose to readers whether the item I am reviewing is bought, loaned or given to me to review. Where I say nothing relating to whether or not the item is a review unit, it is because I paid for the item which I am reviewing. In the case of the I4, I was given a review unit (at a nominal price) by TRI on the understanding that I would be free to give my honest opinion of the I4. All opinions are my own with no influence as I avoid reading other reviews of the same item before I have written my...

In the Starlight, TRI released its version of the recently fashionable Tribrid earphones which incorporate Sonion Electrostatic (EST) drivers. These are now competing with an increasing number of players offering EST drivers, but the various offerings are by no means inexpensive. The Starlight falls at the lower price range of the recent EST fad. The IEMS come in a medium sized package including, a cable, a hard case and a wide selection of tips. The cable is nice and soft, ends in a 3.5mm plug, which is connected to the ear pieces by 2 pin. The...