PRICE: $18 PROS: Solid fitting Versatile tuning modes Punchy, textured but nuanced bass Energetic vocal presentation Fatigue free treble presentation CONS: Wonky overall tuning Borderline shouty Poor treble extension Below-average technical performance Odd midrange timbre WHO THIS SET IS FOR: People who want a unique listening experience People who want an upper vocal presentation People who want a rich, textured but clean bass People who want a good fitting set People who want versatile tuning modes WHO THIS SET ISN’T FOR People who...

ND Nice: Nicely Nostalgic! PRICE: $26 PROS: Sleek aesthetics Solid build Fun, energetic sound Dynamic, textured bass Sparkly treble Good air extension CONS: Not very snugly fitting Midbass is a little bloated Metallic timbre Treble can get a little spicy Occasional sibilance WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: People who like a nostalgic hybrid sound People who like a fun, spicy sound People who like a clean, minimalist aesthetic WHO THIS UNIT ISN’T FOR: People who want a neutral tuning People who want a refined, hybrid sound People who want a...

Come with me as I share my honest impression of the Celest Wyvern Pro, Celest’s second entry into the “gaming” cable market, and their first to pair it with an IEM. With a potentially big market to tackle, how does Celest execute this concept at a low price of $25? Let’s find out! PROS: Very good value for the price Abundant set of inclusions Very unique presentation for the price Insanely comfortable CIEM-like fitting Well-rounded sound profile Good sounding boom-mic CONS: Larger than average size might be too big for some Boom mic might be...

Come with me as I share my honest impressions on the Binary x Gizaudio Chopin. This is Gizaudio’s second collaboration set and is priced at $199. Considering the success that Timmy’s first collaboration got, it leaves the Chopin with a high bar to surpass. So let’s find out if it does exactly that! PROS: Fun, U-Shaped sound signature Deep, impactful bass Clean, open mids Sparkly and energetic treble without fatigue Good vocal and instrument positioning CONS: Lower mids sound thin and distant Distinct metallic timbre Congestion in the upper...

Simgot EM6L Review: HYBRID LOVE! WATCH FULL REVIEW HERE: PRICE: $109 (PHP. 6,500.00) PROS: Sleek, minimalist design Lightweight Versatile tuning One of the smoothest U-Shaped IEMs I’ve tried Good overall tonal balance Fun and Energetic CONS: A little cheap feeling QDC connector (bias) Not the most technical-sounding set Lacks low-end authority Might be a little shouty WHO THIS SET IS FOR: People who want a fun but still tasetful sound signature People who want a lowkey, minimalist aesthetic and lightweight fit People who like a very...

SIMGOT EW100 DSP Review: The Solution. WATCH FULL REVIEW HERE: PRICE: $24.99 PROS: Lightweight and comfortable build Plug and play (most of the time) Fun, consumer-oriented tuning Impactful, rumbly bass Clean and open midrange Smooth but sufficiently bright treble No audible group delay issues Solid value for what it is CONS: EXTREMELY barebones inclusions No ear hooks or guides Harman-style bass tuck might turn off some people Compatibility issues with some devices Average technicalities for its asking price Non-detachable cable WHO...

MOONDROP CHU 2: The Upgrade. WATCH FULL REVIEW HERE: PROS: Fun all-rounder sound Removable cable Solid build quality w/ detachable nozzle lip Fantastic fit More versatile than OG Chu Energetic but fatigue-free CONS: Slightly thin, recessed mids Loss of Spring Tips Similar sound to recent releases Not as detailed as Chu WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: People looking for a fun sounding budget IEM People who found the Chu fit nice but hated the non-removable cable People looking who are into the Moondrop VSDF Target People who want a solidly build...

Hidizs XO Review: Party On The Outisde, Business on The Inside PRICE: $99 (PHP. 5,000.00) PROS: Unique 15-mode RGB Feature Digital Filters Sleek, lightweight, compact design Detachable Type-C input for solid device compatibility Intuitive controls Noise Free Output Decently Powerful SE and BAL Uncolored and neutral sound MQA (16x), DSD256 and Hi-Res (32bit, 384khz) support CONS: Gets hot pretty fast Battery drain can be a little bit much RGB is more of a party trick than something practical Digital Filters only have a minimal effect No physical...

LETSHUOER DZ4 Review: Lean Into The Vocals! PRICE: $89 (PHP. 4,800.00) PROS: Superb unboxing experience Decent set of accessories with an interesting screw-style case Comes with one of my favorite stock cables (similar to Galileo) Pretty shade of beige with an interesting design and colorway (subjective) Clean, generally neutral sound Detailed, well-defined bass Fantastic vocal clarity and detail for the price Relaxed but still decently detailed treble presentation Solid separation and layering Great value considering the driver configuration...

Hiby Zeta Review: The Bass That Shook The World WATCH MY UNBOXING HERE PRICE: $1400 (PHP. 72,000.00) PROS: One of the most fun sounding TOTL Powerful, tactile and punchy bass Superb, confident build quality Generous amount of inclusions Relatively easy to drive Great seal Comfortable fit Great coherency between the drivers CONS: Potentially too much midbass Mids aren’t the most engaging or nuanced Lacking sparkle and air (treblehead nitpick) Not the most technical or most detailed for the price Cable might be too hefty Air pressure/suction...

BQEYZ Winter: The End of Seasons “A cold winter does not have to be a lonely time.” PRICE: $239 (PHP. 13,000.) PROS: Good unboxing and inclusions Fantastic build quality and finish Warm, relaxing but technically capable sound Rich, meaty but well textured bass Articulate but engaging midrange Well extended and detailed treble Solid overall technical ability CONS: Subpar fitting No modular cable (nitpick for the price) Lacking subbass energy Midbass may come across too warm Midrange slightly colored due to midbass elevation Uneven treble...

LETSHUOER x Gizaudio Galileo: The Clearest, Blue Sky PRICE: $109 (PHP. 5,400.00) PROS: Great unboxing and inclusions Solid build and fit Beautiful shell design (bias) Exceptionally neutral sound signature Clean, impactful subbass Neutral, reference like midrange Well presented, fatigue free treble Decent techs for the price CONS: Unnecessarily difficult to open carrying box Earhooks are a little tight on first listen Occasionally boring tonality Lacks midbass texture Occasional metallic sounding mid-treble Lacks sparkle and air Somewhat...

TIN HiFi T2 DLC TOTAL SCORE: 33 out 50 PRICE: $59 (Php. 2,900.00) WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: Neutral leaning Harman tuning enjoyers People who enjoyed the shape of the OG T2 Good all-rounder IEM for most genres Bass and treble sensitive people People who like natural timbre WHO THIS UNIT ISN’T FOR: People who want a fun and engaging sound signature People who want to do deep insertion (with stock cable) People who want a lot of accessories People who want an upgrade in sound quality from the OG T2 Harman-haters RECCOMENDED GENRES: Classical...

MUSE HiFi Power WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: Planar collectors People who like a lot of good accessory inclusions People who have big ears People who like technically capable IEMs People who like colder-sounding female vocals WHO THIS UNIT ISN’T FOR: Shout and sibilant sensitive people People who are looking for the best value planar People who like a lot of rumble and midbass texture People who like a smooth treble response People who have small ears RECCOMENDED GENRES: Jazz Classical Electro-pop Soft-Pop Rock (generally) The Planar war...

KBEar Ormosia TOTAL SCORE: 36.5 out of 50 PRICE: $93 (as of 07/10/22) WHO IS THIS UNIT FOR: People who want a well-balanced sound signature People who enjoy a good midbass People who like options with how they fit their IEM People who like good inclusions (and packaging) People sensitive to too much bass or treble WHO IS THIS UNIT ISN’T FOR: People who want a super rumbly bass People who want a super sparkly treble People who don’t like a shallower fit People who don’t like MMCX People who want an IEM for super-complex tracks GENRES I...

BLON Z200 TOTAL SCORE: 29 out of 50 PROS: Attractive design Study and well-built shell Satisfying low-end presentation Bodied lower mids Inoffensive sounding treble Smooth and natural-sounding timbre CONS: More accessories could have been more desirable for their form factor Non-detachable cable Recessed overall midrange Occasional sibilance on certain tracks Average detail retrieval WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: BLON BL-03 enjoyers Prefers a smooth and fun v-shaped sound signature Wants an attractive and small form factor An “upgrade” to the 03...

KBEar Ink TOTAL SCORE: 32.5 out of 50 WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: Dirty V-Shape Enjoyers People who like microdetails in the upper frequencies People who are immune to shout and sibilance People who like a well built IEM People who want a lot of accessories WHO THIS UNIT ISN’T FOR: People who like a lot of details and wide stage People who are sensitive to treble People who don’t like recessed and dry-sounding mids People that like a lot of bass texture and details People who hate thick cables and hefty IEMs FAVORITE GENRES ON THE SET HipHop...

ZETIAN WU: The Empress Sound WHO IS THIS UNIT FOR: Harman enjoyer People who enjoy a good, smooth and well extended treble Enjoys aesthetics (particularly traditional Chinese-style) A competitive planar option WHO THIS UNIT ISN’T FOR: Bass Heads People who like thick and meaty mids People who are keen about build quality People who like modularity in their stock cables FAVORITE GENRES ON THE SET: Pop and most of its subsidiaries with emphasis on female vocals Tamer rock genres (metal and the likes may leave you unsatisfied) Jazz with...

BQEYZ Topaz: The Gem to Be Loved “Like the gem it calls itself, the Topaz offers an experience unlike the competition that makes it a precious entry in the IEM market” Today we will be looking at BQEYZs latest release named the Topaz. Will the Topaz show honor and strength to be competitive in the under $100 market or will it just be another brittle gem to be crushed by the competition? DISCLAIMERS: This unit was sent as a part of a touring group and provided by Ms. Elle Zhou and Sir. Eiji Romero. I am eternally grateful for this opportunity...

KBear Little Q: Lay Down with the Little Q Today we will be taking a look at the relatively new release from KBear, namely the Little Q. Will the Little Q tower the competition despite its size? Continue reading to find out! NOTE: My particular unit came without its stock tips and instead I’ve used Sony EP-EX11 tips as my main eartips for the Little Q Sources Used: - Zishan Z3 ES9038 with OPA1602 opamp - Not-by-VE Abigail - Not-by-VE Avani - Poco M3 Build Quality and Comfort: Cable: - Thick yet malleable which can definitely take a strong tug...