Moondrop Kxxs

You can buy Moondrop Kxxs at the link below.

Originally posted.

https://audiofiliabrasil.home.blog/2019/10/13/moondrop-kxxs-review/

Moondrop Kxxs can be found at Ak Audio.

https://pt.aliexpress.com/store/119089?spm=0.8937474.0.0.4d812e0e76DJve

Intro

Today after more than a month using this IEM on a daily basis, I will finally review and give my honest opinion about it.

Moondrop is a famous brand for its IEM, in particular the Kanas Pro which has caught the eye of several colleagues for the very high quality and Harman signature curve.

Unfortunately Kanas Pro went offline and was replaced by Kxxs which made subtle changes to the shell and handset signature.



Accessories & Design

Moondrop Kxxs is an in-ear equipped with a 10mm dynamic driver with a graphene coated diaphragm and PEEK coil. Kxxs are made of zinc and aluminum alloy and polished to a mirror finish.

The shells are a bit heavy due to the material used in the construction, however the earphone rests well inside the ear and is not uncomfortable. The shell is small and universal, light and ergonomic I'm sure most people will not have adjustment problems.

The supplied cable is 4itz silver plated from Litz, compared to the Kanas Pro cable I found Moondrop wrong and replaced with a much simpler cable so to speak, it doesn't even have the strain relief for you to regulate height. I chose to buy another cable, one of ****'s Oxygen-free Pure Purity 4N OFHC Pure Copper cable.

Along you will find a variety of tips, I chose to buy some pairs of JVC Spiral Dots ML which I found gave me a much better comfort and fit.

In addition, comes a blue case, I just bought a round case from TRN similar to Ibasso IT01 that I find easier to store and gives me more security to carry it in the backpack without worrying.



Sound

The Moondrop suggests burn-in for over 100 hours before analyzing, honestly I think it really took more hours for the sound to stabilize.

The bass of this IEM is amazing and it has a very good sub bass extension, it does not invade the other frequencies, it shows all its quality and strength when requested. Listening to Angel from Massive Attack you get an idea of the bass extension, on some headphones you don't even hear the bass and the effects of the beginning of the song. In Kxxs he has a strength and almost dark mood you really enjoy everything the band wanted to bring to the listener.

When testing the bass lines, you must listen to Rage Against the Machine Take The Power Back, and in the beginning you get the bass drum and bass, and the naturalness and detail of the tone is impressive. Other songs that are also mesmerizing are Radiohead The National Anthem which in addition to the bass line and drums, still has the effects that the band put in the background and set the mood for the song.



The mids are also very good and natural, the vocals are ahead and female and male voices sound good, for example, hearing The Girl From Ipanema by João Gilberto and Stan Getz gives you the creeps, his voice sounds so natural it sounds like you're listening he live with the whole band, the instrumental has good separation.

Speaking now of a female singer, I have to talk about Agnes Obel and listening to The Curse was a unique event the instruments have very natural and realistic timbre when Agnes starts singing the voice is very centralized and all other instruments have a separation very precise and you can hear well separated voice, piano, violin, cello one amazing thing that I had never heard was the vibration of the cello that was something I had never heard on that level.

The highs at first gave me an impression of very bright and hard, after some time I got used to it and saw that they were not so. Now bad recordings are very evident in the drum cymbal area, good recordings show that he has a good job in this area.

The soundstage is wide enough and has a width that allows you to identify each instrument and a very good separation for a single dynamic driver, the depth is something that impressed me to hear all the effects that I often missed. Pink Floyd Shine On You Crazy Diamond is a great example of how you can hear all the background effects with incredible clarity, Depeche Mode also sounds spectacular due to the effects and makes the experience much denser.



Conclusion

Moondrop Kxxs impressed me not with the full package, as I praised in the case of Ibasso IT01, I thought it was a downgrade to have shifted the cable from Kanas Pro to Kxxs a well rounded padded case would also look great.

Now talking about sound Moondrop has done a great job with the Kxxs all the Harman Curve adjustments made an incredible sound for a single dynamic driver.

In the price range of Kxxs it's hard to have a better candidate, I have nothing to complain about sound.

It was amazing to review my library and find many details I had never noticed in my songs and how great recordings went unnoticed.

It's wonderful to hear vocals along with good bass and drums with such clarity and detail, if you're a fan of dynamic drivers you should give this Moondrop jewel a try.

Pai Audio Pliisen 121

The product was provided for free for the purpose of review in exchange for my honest opinion.

You can buy Pai Audio Pliisen 121 at the link below in the Store Shenzhen Paiaudio Technology Co., Ltd on Aliexpress.

Pliisen 121 on Aliexpress: https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/33036649238.html?spm=a2g03.12010615.8148356.4.16c8362cWIb2lG

Originally posted:
https://audiofiliabrasil.home.blog/2019/10/12/pai-audio-pliisen-121-review/

First: Sorry for the bad english.

Intro

Shenzhen Paiaudio Electronics Co.Ltd better known as Pai Audio manufacturer of Earbuds and IEMs of the most varied prices and designs.

I remember when I listened to the MR2 and MR3 and was really impressed with their quality. I have already reviewed Pai Audio Pliisen DR2 and have his post on the site.

Accessories & Design

Pai Audio Pliisen 121 is an in-ear with a hybrid design and comes equipped with a BA driver and a dynamic driver, it has the option of black and white color.

The shells are made of translucent resin, the nozzles are brass and the cable connection is MMCX, the shell is small and universal, light and ergonomic. They are extremely well made, have no blisters or sharp edges.

The Pai Audio Pliisen 121 comes bundled with a copper cable and some tips, the package is simple. The cable has a decent quality, has a chin slider and I didn't feel any kind of feedback. In the package also comes three silicone tips and a shirt clip.

I found Pliisen 121 even more comfortable than Ibasso IT01 and DR2, and this is very particular. It's a little heavier than the IT01, but it fits my ears better sometimes I even forget about them. Using with silicone or Foam eartips they fit tightly in my ears, and are very comfortable.



Sound

Pliisen 121 has been my companion for over 20 days, I have tested him with the most diverse musical styles, and listening to the Podcasts I like. I like to spend a good time with my headphones before giving a review, I think time is the best ally when it comes to getting used to the signature and style of the phone.

This In-ear has a different signature than the DR2, has lower bass and forward vocals due to the BA driver.

The bass of this IEM has authority and are not exaggerated or muddy, I really liked that, dynamic driver works very well in this regard.

Mid range are not retreated as they were in DR2, the vocals will be later. With the advanced vocals calmer song styles sound great on Pliisen 121.

The treble is soft, without wheezing or stridency, however I found it a bit artificial. However for IEM this price range is understandable.

The sound stage is very good for a $ 69 IEM, the instrumental separation is also good. It is easy to identify where each instrument is located, they do not overlap.

Conclusion

The Pai Audio Pliisen 121 has the right amount of bass and advanced vocals. Most music styles sound great. It is an IEM that is ideal for everyday life and people who listen to all kinds of music.

The most important thing in this hobby is listening to music, and Pliisen 121 gave me that so I completely forgot about the review. In the end that's what matters, I was totally positively surprised.

I'm sure that anyone looking for a well-built, custom-Universal IEM will find in Pai Audio Pliisen 121 a good companion for listening to their music.

Enjoy your music and be happy.

Pai Audio Pliisen 121 - U$ 69

Driver Dynamic and BA

Frequency response 10 - 30 kHz

Sensitivity 125 dB

Impedance 8Ohms

Plug size 3.5 TRS gold plated

Connection MMCX

Cable length 1.2m

Xduoo XP-2 – Bluetooth e USB DAC/Amplifier



Xtenik Audio shipped the product free of charge for the purpose of review in exchange for my honest opinion.

You can purchase Xduoo XP-2 from the link below at the Xtenik Audio Store.

Xduoo XP-2: https://www.xtenik.com/product/xduoo-xp-2/

Originally posted:
https://audiofiliabrasil.home.blog/

First: Sorry for the bad english.

Intro

Xduoo is a Chinese company that has become known as a well-priced manufacturer of Daps, its catalog has grown over time and has a wider range of products such as Tube Amplifiers, Dacs and Portable Amplifiers.

I owned Xduoo X3 and an X10 I remember they were very solid products and I was really impressed with their quality, unfortunately I don't have both anymore.



Accessories & Design

Xduoo XP-2 has a very solid build, it really is robust and very well done. The body is all metal including the volume knob, has no imperfections or sharp edges. Based on this description you should imagine a heavy product, but otherwise it is very light, small and portable.

The package is very complete and the inner box is very beautiful with a matte black and the name Xduoo in white, comes with a very wide variety of cables. One USB charging cable, two USB OTG cables (Micro USB and USB-C) and one 3.5mm - 3.5mm cable plus manual and warranty.



The controls are on the side, the bluetooth pairing buttons, gain mode and the mode selector. There is a led next to the mode dial that shows which mode the XP-2 is in with color change. To turn on just turn the volume knob that will light a green led.

Battery life is great, these times are approximate.

Bluetooth mode: 11 hours / USB mode: 7 hours

Sound

When analyzing the Xduoo XP-2 I have to take into account all the features, should be divided into three parts the review. At the moment I don't have any Full Size headphones to test it only as an Amplifier, so I won't be able to see if it can push power hungry headphones. In the future taking some Full Size I will revisit this review and make a new test with this function only.



Sound – Wired

Using the wired connection via OTG or USB connected to the Xduoo XP-2 Notebook brought Ibasso IT01 more definition, control, clarity and more detail. The guitars, bass and drums are more defined, the sound is more balanced than bluetooth.

In addition to all these improvements I had a smartphone issue that was rough volume control, either increasing too much or decreasing too much, which annoyed me or caused hearing fatigue because it usually turned up the volume a lot, now with Xduoo XP- 2 I have a very specific volume control, you can control it with any small movement.

Being able to listen to 24 / 192kHz / 24-bit music files with XP-2 has greatly improved audio quality compared to listening to the Ibasso IT01 plugged directly into the smartphone's P2 output. I can no longer hear plugged directly into the smartphone the quality difference is too large.



Sound – Wireless

I had never used anything wirelessly, and it was amazing to be able to sync via bluetooth with my smartphone, I used it for over 10 hours and the versatility that the XP-2 brought along with a great battery and stable long range signal. Wireless connection has brought a very important tool to my daily life, I listen to podcast many hours a day and using via bluetooth helps me a lot because of the secure connection and the big battery.

Listening to music via bluetooth I felt less clarity compared to OTG connection, this is seen in the bass that loses some control and clarity, the codec used is Aptx, maybe if it was Aptx HD or LDAC there would be no difference.

Anyway overall I found it worth it compared to some bluetooth headsets that have a ridiculous battery life.

Conclusion

Xduoo brought a very good product, incredible construction, solid and prepared for daily and urban use without worry. Versatility is something to be taken seriously, you can switch between USB, Bluetooth and Amplifier connection.

The sound quality compared to my Smartphone and Notebook is water and wine, the sound just got incredibly better. I was looking for an upgrade to my Ibasso IT01, but I saw how much it still has to deliver on performance.

I still take into account that he can push energy-hungry headphones, and that's for the future.

The most important thing in this hobby is listening to music, and Xduoo XP-2 gave me that so I completely forgot about the review. Greatly improved audio quality compared to my smartphone, I'm sure other colleagues are looking for the same.

Xduoo XP-2 – Bluetooth e USB DAC/Amplifier - U$ 110

DAC: AKM AK4452
Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 5.0, support AAC, SBC, aptX
Output power: 245mW @ 32 Ohm
Recommended output impedance: 16 – 300 Ohm
Supported sampling rate: 24bit 192kHz
THD: +N 0.008% @ 1kHz
Adjustable gain: +3dB / +9dB
Frequency response: 10Hz – 100kHz (+/-0.5dB)
Battery capacity: 3.7V 1800mAh
Battery life: AUX IN: ≥15H Bluetooth input: ≥12H USB IN: ≥8H
USB receiver Support Android mobile phone with OTG function and 192kHz/24bit lossless transmission at most, computer USB input, support with XP, Win7, Win8, Win10 (it is necessary to install driver), MAC system.
Weight: 115g

Pai Audio DR2



The product was provided for free for the purpose of review in exchange for my honest opinion.

You can buy Pai Audio DR2 at the link below in the Store Shenzhen Paiaudio Technology Co., Ltd on Aliexpress.

DR2 on Aliexpress: https://pt.aliexpress.com/item/33000545131.html

Originally posted:
https://audiofiliabrasil.home.blog/2019/07/16/pai-audio-dr2-review/

First: Sorry for the bad english.

Intro

Shenzhen Paiaudio Electronics Co.Ltd better known as Pai Audio manufacturer of Earbuds and IEMs of the most varied prices and designs.

I remember when I heard MR2 and MR3 and I was really impressed by their quality, including reviewing them on Mind The Headphone.



Accessories & Design

Pai Audio DR2 is an in-ear equipped with a dynamic 12mm driver, it has several color options from red, royal blue, black, peacock blue and red and blue.

The shells are made of translucent resin, the nozzles are brass and the connection to the cable is MMCX, the shell is small and universal, light and ergonomic. They are extremely well made, have no bubble or sharp edges.



The DR2 comes with a copper cable and a microphone and some tips, the package is simple. The cable has a decent quality, it has a chin-slider and I did not feel any kind of microphone. In the package also comes three silicone tips and a shirt clip.

I found the DR2 more comfortable than the Ibasso IT01, and this is very private. It's a bit heavier than the IT01, but it fits my ears better sometimes and I forget them. Using with silicone or Foam tips they are well fixed in my ears, and are very comfortable.



Sound

DR2 has been my companion for more than 15 days, I have tested it with the most diverse musical styles, and listening to the Podcasts I like. I like to spend a lot of time with my headsets before releasing a review, I believe that time is the best ally when it comes to getting used to the signature and style of the phone.

This In-ear has a V-signature, it's fun and even though it's not an All-Rounder, it allowed me to enjoy other genres of music I do not normally hear like Dance and EDM and the old Rap I hear from national artists like Emicida, Criolo and MV Bill. In other styles it goes well, but does not have the same impact due to the middle ones that are indented.

Bass of this IEM is clearly the priority, they are powerful and alive. You feel the bass, the impact is incredible I caught myself listening to a playlist of Dance and EDM on Deezer and I could not stop listening.

I'm sure bass fans will love DR2, several songs you're used to hearing will sound different due to the bass. Listening to Rap also had a smile on his face, it is very good to feel the beat of the song.

Mid range ones are retracted due to the signature in V, some songs or styles you feel a greater retreat, others not so much. I imagined that due to the more prominent basses the recoil would impact more in the middle, but this was not felt that much.

Treble are clear and smooth, without wheezing or stridency. Everyone who looks for a V-shaped sound and is sensitive to treble will find a sufficient quantity and quality.

The sound stage is very good for an IEM of $ 50, the instrumental separation is also good. It is easy to identify where each instrument is located, they do not overlap.

Conclusion

Pai Audio DR2 has a wonderful bass and allowed me to hear things that I do not pay as much attention as EDM and Dance. Other styles were also favored, but my attention was really focused on that.

The most important thing in this hobby is listening to music, and DR2 provided me with it so that I completely forgot about the review. In the end that's what matters, I was totally positively surprised.

I'm sure that all those who are looking for a well-built IEM, with a variety of incredible colors and with Custom Universal format, will find in Pai Audio DR2 a good companion to listen to their songs.

Enjoy your music and be happy.

Pai Audio DR2 - U$ 49

Driver 12mm Dynamic driver

Frequency response 20 - 20000 kHz

Sensitivity 120 dB

Impedance 32Ohms

Plug size 3.5 TRS gold plated

Connection MMCX

Cable length 1.2m

Ibasso IT 01



Ibasso IT01 can be found in the XTenik Store.

Xtenik Store: https://www.xtenik.com/product/ibasso-it01/

Originally posted:
https://audiofiliabrasil.home.blog/

First: Sorry for the bad english.



Intro

Today after more than a year using and abusing this IEM, I will finally do a review and give my honest opinion about it.

The market for headphones in particular of the In-Ears is very agitated, every day more launches and prices varied, I am always very judicious in the hour of a purchase and it was not different when choosing the IT01.

Ibasso is a brand famous for its Daps, it already has some In-Ears that are successful in the market. Some of his releases such as IT01, IT01S, IT03 and IT04 drew a lot of attention from audiophiles around the world.

Accessories & Design

Ibasso IT01 is an in-ear equipped with a dynamic driver with a multi-layer graphene diaphragm developed by iBasso itself. It has two color options, blue and red and a black option. The shells are made of translucent plastic, the nozzles are stainless steel and the connection to the cable is MMCX, the shell is small and universal, lightweight and ergonomic.

The IT01 along with its copper cable really draws attention to the beauty, you do not find other headphones with a premium copper cable in this price range. In Aliexpress a similar cable is in the range of $ 30 to $ 80, remembering that the IT01 costs $ 100 and you will not need to buy a better cable as in the case of several headphones that are sold in the market with poor quality cables.

Together you will find a large variety of nozzles of all sizes and 2 pairs of foam tips, more comfortable than the Comply and in my opinion more durable as well (after 1 year of use continue as new).

In addition, a round metallic case with enough space to store the handset and some reserve tips are included, I think this type of case is very important, allows you to store the IEM in the backpack without worry.



Sound

The manufacturer suggests burn-in for more than 100 hours before analyzing, I've already done that and have more than a year of use I do not need to worry.

This In-ear has a slightly V or U signature, it's fun and musical allows me to stroll through all genres of music I like, get to Thrash Metal, Jazz, Acoustic and Pop.

Bass of this IEM are beautiful, but it's not that gross, muddy and loose bass it's controlled beats hard enough, brings a great clarity and is fast. Listening Get Lucky from Daft Punk the bass does not take the whole song, it's there with a great definition and makes you dance and hit the foot, you feel it. Who likes a bass, but does not give up listening to the music without him disturbing the other instruments, surely will like.

Mid range are slightly retracted due to the signature, but what struck me was that they are not so retracted, female and male voices sound well with the other instruments. Listening to Agnes Obel brings a very warm intimacy to listen, the vocal is not behind the instruments.

Treble are very clear, detailed and have good extension, bright at the right point. At no point did I feel the highs being wheezing. The drum plates have a good brightness it is easy to identify the actions of the drummer.

The sound stage is wide enough not larger than the FLC8S, has a width that allows to identify each instrument and an intimate depth, as if you watched the band a few rows ahead. This width brings a good image and gives you more immersion in the songs, allowing you to travel in some songs.

The level of detail of IT01 is something impressive, every detail of the music you can hear, from listening to your fingers slip by the strings of the guitar, to those idiophones that are there in the music that most of the time you do not even hear. To feel the beat of the bass and the drum all this with a great definition and detailing is something magnificent.

I opted for it not only for the price, but for being able to use in public transport something to listen next to the smartphone that I did not need a portable amplifier or a Dap.

Conclusion

Ibasso IT01 impressed me with the complete package, comfortable shell, premium cable, case and assortment of tips all for $ 100.

It's a fair price, the sound is incredible and it definitely leaves me with a smile on my face. To this day paying attention to some songs, I catch myself hearing some detail that went unnoticed.

I am sure that anyone who knows this great IEM will like and be impressed, whether it has been a year listening to them daily on their return trips and continuing to be in love. Thank you Ibasso for this jewel.

You can buy the Ibasso IT01

Xtenik Store: https://www.xtenik.com/product/ibasso-it01/

Specs

Driver 10mm Dynamic driver
Multiple layered graphene, which is Ultra-light and stiff
Frequency response 10Hz-42kHz
Sensitivity 108+/-2dB
Impedance 16 Ohm
Noise Attenuation -26dB
Rated power 10mW
T.H.D. <1% (at 1kHz/1mW)
Plug size 3.5 TRS gold plated
Cable length 1.2m
Connection MMCX
Weight 8.0g without cable