Truthear Zero Red is a true Hi-Fi IEM in what may be the more classical definition of "high fidelity": it makes you feel as if you were live at the concert the moment you wear them and press play...
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MrDAndy
New Head-Fier
For Truthear Zero: Red in Universal Fit
Ichos
Reviewer at hxosplus
Pros: + Excellent sound performance
+ Excellent technicalities
+ Better than all previous FiiO DACs
+ Dead silent and EMI shielded
+ Powerful desktop mode
+ Independent type-C power supply
+ Dot matrix display and buttons
+ Independent volume control
+ User configurable PEQ
+ Highly customizable
+ USB to SPDIF bridge
+ Excellent build quality
+ Case included
+ Best value for money in the market
+ Excellent technicalities
+ Better than all previous FiiO DACs
+ Dead silent and EMI shielded
+ Powerful desktop mode
+ Independent type-C power supply
+ Dot matrix display and buttons
+ Independent volume control
+ User configurable PEQ
+ Highly customizable
+ USB to SPDIF bridge
+ Excellent build quality
+ Case included
+ Best value for money in the market
Cons: - A bit larger than the competition
- Buttons won't control playback
- Gets pretty hot in desktop mode
- Less power efficiency than the competition
- iOS cable is not included
- The PEQ can only be customized through FiiO control app
- Buttons won't control playback
- Gets pretty hot in desktop mode
- Less power efficiency than the competition
- iOS cable is not included
- The PEQ can only be customized through FiiO control app
The KA17 is FiiO's latest portable USB DAC dongle and their current flagship product dethroning FiiO KA5. It KA17 features the latest design pattern that was introduced with the KA13 but keeps the...
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TechieFelixLP
New Head-Fier
For Acoustune HS2000MX in Universal Fit
Pros: Looks really interesting
Modular Shell design is fun
Modular Shell design is fun
Cons: Niche Tuning (IMHO)
Weird Fit
Weird Fit
The Cable looks and feels nice, they are also weighty for what they are. Sadly the cable does oxidize over time, giving it a slight green tint to the cable.
The HX2000MX design are definitely...
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The HX2000MX design are definitely...
Pawsu1
New Head-Fier
For Tanchjim Kara in Universal Fit
Pros: +Natural timbre for BA
+Lush midrange
+Musical
+Smooth sounding
+Well-Accessorized
+Good ergonomics and fit
+Pleasant design
+Great cable quality
+Excellent build quality
+Lush midrange
+Musical
+Smooth sounding
+Well-Accessorized
+Good ergonomics and fit
+Pleasant design
+Great cable quality
+Excellent build quality
Cons: -Lacks sparkle and air
-Below average technicalities for the price
-Needs power to shine(Not really a con)
-Below average technicalities for the price
-Needs power to shine(Not really a con)
Intro
TANCHJIM KARA is an in-ear monitor (IEM) known for its exceptional sound quality and craftsmanship. It features a unique hybrid driver...
Des99
New Head-Fier
For NiceHCK DB2 in Universal Fit
Pros: Great build quality
Good quality accessories for the price
Great looking aesthetics
Comfortable fit (subjective)
Fun, thumpy and punchy bass
Very forward and energetic upper mids
Sparkly and airy treble
Good technicalities for the price
Good quality accessories for the price
Great looking aesthetics
Comfortable fit (subjective)
Fun, thumpy and punchy bass
Very forward and energetic upper mids
Sparkly and airy treble
Good technicalities for the price
Cons: Very recessed mids
Shrilly, shouty vocals
Unrefined, grainy and peaky treble
Thin note weight
Unnatural timbre
Shrilly, shouty vocals
Unrefined, grainy and peaky treble
Thin note weight
Unnatural timbre
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- Huge thanks to HiFiGo for providing the opportunity for me to review the NiceHCK DB2. I really do appreciate it. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and are...
TechieFelixLP
New Head-Fier
Pros: Wide Soundstaging
Tight Imaging
Good amount of Micro Details
Lightweight Buds
Looks Awesome
Tight Imaging
Good amount of Micro Details
Lightweight Buds
Looks Awesome
Cons: Can be a bit too bright
Thin feeling cable on the 4 Wire option
Thin feeling cable on the 4 Wire option
When I first picked them up, the first thing I noticed was how thin the cables are, especially the upper half of it. Don’t get me wrong, the cables are really nice, they’re just really thin. I...
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RemedyMusic
100+ Head-Fier
For KEFINE DELCI in Universal Fit
Pros: Timbre
Soundstage
Imaging
Build
Engaging factor
Value/price
Soundstage
Imaging
Build
Engaging factor
Value/price
Cons: Moderate amping required
Resolution and texture
Resolution and texture
INTRODUCTION:
Buckle up, fellow audiophiles, because we're about to dive headfirst into the latest offering from Kefine! Remember the Klanar? That planar wonder that dropped...
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Buckle up, fellow audiophiles, because we're about to dive headfirst into the latest offering from Kefine! Remember the Klanar? That planar wonder that dropped...
rev92
Reviewer at Ear Fidelity
Pros: Some of the best build quality in the game
Innovation-oriented approach with great execution
High quality accessories
Relaxed and lush, yet decisive, punchy, and detailed sound signature
Fun, plentiful bass
Innovation-oriented approach with great execution
High quality accessories
Relaxed and lush, yet decisive, punchy, and detailed sound signature
Fun, plentiful bass
Cons: staging could be more airy and spacious
might lack sparkle in the treble for some
might lack sparkle in the treble for some
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Reviewer at Ear Fidelity
Pros: Build Quality
That design!
Fantastic tuning
Fun
2 cables included
One of the best values from CFA
Detailed, fast and snappy
Resolution
That design!
Fantastic tuning
Fun
2 cables included
One of the best values from CFA
Detailed, fast and snappy
Resolution
Cons: A slight treble emphasis could be problematic for those who are super sensitive
Don't expect a bone conduction level bass
Don't expect a bone conduction level bass
Campfire Audio Fathom
The Campfire Audio Fathom is the newest release from the American IEM legend. It uses 6 balanced-armature drivers and it's priced at $1049....
domq422
Fantastic images, and fantastic write-up!
bLitzkreEp
great review! picked up this set at CanJam Singapore over the weekend. great sound, very lively!! not a fan of the cable's tho, flat cables are a pain in the ass to roll up nicely, already ordered cable's from Null Audio to replace the stock ones..
also, there's a fair bit of background hiss.. it's very prominent on my C7 and RS6 when there isn't any music playing... doesn't really bother me when the music is playing as long as I don't think about it.. it's near silent on my M17, very very faint hiss...
also, there's a fair bit of background hiss.. it's very prominent on my C7 and RS6 when there isn't any music playing... doesn't really bother me when the music is playing as long as I don't think about it.. it's near silent on my M17, very very faint hiss...
Pawsu1
New Head-Fier
Pros: +Natural sounding
+Warm tuning
+Exceptional bass quality
+Fun and energetic
+Good technicalities
+Customized tuning nozzles
+Good cable
+Performing better with gold nozzle
+Excellent build
+Warm tuning
+Exceptional bass quality
+Fun and energetic
+Good technicalities
+Customized tuning nozzles
+Good cable
+Performing better with gold nozzle
+Excellent build
Cons: -Lacks air and sparkle
-Detail retrieval can be better
-Overly smooth treble with silver nozzle
-Detail retrieval can be better
-Overly smooth treble with silver nozzle
INTRO
Letshuoer (antecedent Shuoer) is a brand based out of China that is great in producing innovative In-Ear monitor. The Letshuoer D13 is their IEM...
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Dsnuts
Headphoneus Supremus
Pros: Solid all Titanium alloy build
Ergonomic universal shape
2 pin .78mm design for easy cable changes
Above average isolation of metal builds
3 tuning nozzles & can use more nozzles- see review
Natural in tonal character with a slight warmth to its sound
Accurate timbre for both vocals and instruments.
Excellent technicalities, stage, imaging, detail and timbre.
Well balanced to more warm tonality
Modular cable for use with various sources
Balanced presentation with better note weight
high quality carbon based bass for impact and rumble
Ergonomic universal shape
2 pin .78mm design for easy cable changes
Above average isolation of metal builds
3 tuning nozzles & can use more nozzles- see review
Natural in tonal character with a slight warmth to its sound
Accurate timbre for both vocals and instruments.
Excellent technicalities, stage, imaging, detail and timbre.
Well balanced to more warm tonality
Modular cable for use with various sources
Balanced presentation with better note weight
high quality carbon based bass for impact and rumble
Cons: 2 of the tuning nozzle are very similar in sound.
1 of the tuning nozzle neuters a bit too much treble
Comes with a sticky film that sticks to the surface of the earpieces. Not necessary.
1 of the tuning nozzle neuters a bit too much treble
Comes with a sticky film that sticks to the surface of the earpieces. Not necessary.
NiceHCK Himalaya
It has been a while since I dove into the HCK waters. Jim and crew at NiceHCK have been at it during the Pandemic...
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It has been a while since I dove into the HCK waters. Jim and crew at NiceHCK have been at it during the Pandemic...
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Dsnuts
For you I would have said the Himalya will be your thing, now there are a few things you have to do in order to get them to a different level. Something I didn't go over in the review. Look into the Simgot Tuning nozzles. Which cost a buck right now on simgot site on aliexpress. Those nozzle just fit better on the Himalaya. Several reasons why these nozzles are better. If you get that Simgot nozzle filter you can tune the upper mids and treble to your liking. I mentioned on my review that I wish there was a medium filter between the blue and the stock nozzle and that is what the Simgot nozzles will do for you. I dont think the stock cable is the best for the Himalaya but they are certainly not bad. I would get them first and burn them in and see how you like it and go from there.
Dsnuts
TSMR-X is a level above the Himalya for bass has less lower mids presence so you will like vocals better on the Himalaya. Himalaya is not as dimensional sounding as the TSMR-X but its good in that regard. Its tonal and timbre character is more natural than the TSMR-X but TSMR-Xs bass switches makes them more versatile than the Himalaya when it comes to eclectic music listening. But the relatively well balanced Himalaya with excellent quality bass is not bad there either. Sound is not as airy as the TSMR-X and sound separation is not quite as good but again certainly not lacking in that department for the Himalaya. I think you did good by getting the Himalaya. Just know they can be better than what you will hear with them when you get them. It takes a good thicker upgraded cable and them Simgot nozzles with a foam piece underneath and you will get one of the best dynamic IEMs for the price in your ears.
Kindlefirehditaly
New Head-Fier
For Simgot EW200 in In-Ear
Pros: Shell quality
Good packaging
Removable 0.78 cable
Really nice aesthetics
Bright Harman, natural
Clear and luscious voices, sparkly treble
Bass and sub-bass are pretty natural
Good details and layering
Wide Soundstage for the price
Easy to drive
Good packaging
Removable 0.78 cable
Really nice aesthetics
Bright Harman, natural
Clear and luscious voices, sparkly treble
Bass and sub-bass are pretty natural
Good details and layering
Wide Soundstage for the price
Easy to drive
Cons: Tips need to be upgraded
Note weight could be more
Fingerprints magnet
Not for Bassheads
Note weight could be more
Fingerprints magnet
Not for Bassheads
Disclaimer:
Good morning, readers! Today I will talk about an IEM that has already had a lot of success. It is a little late to ride the wave, but I am happy to share my...
Kindlefirehditaly
New Head-Fier
For EPZ TP50 in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: Great Build Quality
Metal frame + fancy faceplates
Top Cirrus Logic configuration
Neutral/Cold – Analytical
Menu & Volume buttons
OLED display with many functions
Independent volume with 100 volume steps
Runs slightly warm also on heavy load
Good-quality type C cable
Metal frame + fancy faceplates
Top Cirrus Logic configuration
Neutral/Cold – Analytical
Menu & Volume buttons
OLED display with many functions
Independent volume with 100 volume steps
Runs slightly warm also on heavy load
Good-quality type C cable
Cons: No PEQ
It could be too cold and analytical for someone (not in my opinion)
No USB adapter
No LED that shows the status (not a real problem; you can turn on the display)
It could be too cold and analytical for someone (not in my opinion)
No USB adapter
No LED that shows the status (not a real problem; you can turn on the display)
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Pelilin
Thank you for the great detailed review. I also purchased this recently but there is one mode i dont understand, it is the DAC-OM option what does it do changing from CL H to CL AB? Thank you.
Mataudiophiles
New Head-Fier
Pros: production quality, Music quality, nice entertaining sound subtitle, smooth tuning, natural sound, bass quality.
Cons: no metal safety net.
Redcarmoose
Headphoneus Supremus
Pros: Same ideas as the original ASOS, only added to with the Palladium ASOS+
Denser note-weight and added separation into imaging as appose to the original ASOS
Enhanced soundstage and midrange girth on every IEM tested
Slightly warmer, yet just a tad
Not the same as just putting a 3-in-1 modular Purple Plug on the original ASOS
Incredibly well rounded performer going with all IEMs and all DAPs
Gains timbre improvements with Hybrids from the original ASOS
Permanent non-removable plug (in your choice of 3.5mm or 4.4mm)
Purple Plug 4.4mm or 3.5mm
Purple Plug 2Pins in action
Supple and on the larger size, but low-weight side of the cable world
Reduced Microphonics
Gold platted hardware
Color coded 2Pins
Palladium Purple Plug and Palladium 2Pins
Slightly different cable wire formula from the original ASOS
Can come with or with-out ear-hooks
Denser note-weight and added separation into imaging as appose to the original ASOS
Enhanced soundstage and midrange girth on every IEM tested
Slightly warmer, yet just a tad
Not the same as just putting a 3-in-1 modular Purple Plug on the original ASOS
Incredibly well rounded performer going with all IEMs and all DAPs
Gains timbre improvements with Hybrids from the original ASOS
Permanent non-removable plug (in your choice of 3.5mm or 4.4mm)
Purple Plug 4.4mm or 3.5mm
Purple Plug 2Pins in action
Supple and on the larger size, but low-weight side of the cable world
Reduced Microphonics
Gold platted hardware
Color coded 2Pins
Palladium Purple Plug and Palladium 2Pins
Slightly different cable wire formula from the original ASOS
Can come with or with-out ear-hooks
Cons: A little expensive at $215.00, yet it may be all you ever need?
The entering of the ASOS Plus Era:
Redcarmoose Labs March 14th, 2024...
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helloh3adfi
@Redcarmoose OS849 is already thick and heavy. Would ASOS be twice as heavy? How do your ears do despite the weight?
Redcarmoose
@helloh3adfi,
The ASOS+/ASOS is thick, there is no denying that fact!
Where the RENATA is 60 grams in 4.4mm, the 4.4mm ASOS+ is 53 grams, yet it is more (to me) the flexibility that lands the ASOS+ the winner. As such a flexible cables somehow comes-off more light-weight? It is incredibly ergonomic, I mean I may have even forgot to concentrate on weight in the review, only because it was so easy going. Really it is nothing, though look at my cables, where if you are used to only thin cables there may be adjustment period.........but in the end it should totally work out, I don't see how it could not? Not familiar with the OS849?
The ASOS+/ASOS is thick, there is no denying that fact!
Where the RENATA is 60 grams in 4.4mm, the 4.4mm ASOS+ is 53 grams, yet it is more (to me) the flexibility that lands the ASOS+ the winner. As such a flexible cables somehow comes-off more light-weight? It is incredibly ergonomic, I mean I may have even forgot to concentrate on weight in the review, only because it was so easy going. Really it is nothing, though look at my cables, where if you are used to only thin cables there may be adjustment period.........but in the end it should totally work out, I don't see how it could not? Not familiar with the OS849?
kesobie
100+ Head-Fier
Pros: Extremely well-engineered piece of tech
TOTL build & aesthetics
Alcantara fabric is VERY premium
Great screen quality for a DAP
Very responsive and stable UI
AMAZING Battery life for how much the DAP does
Feature-rich
Versatile device
Darwin-MPA is an improvement from the standard R2R
Dedicated Tube-like OPAMPS
Great for media consumption
Solid power output on 4.4mm
Turbo Mode for extra power and crispness
Smooth, analogue-like sound without massive compromise on technologies
Hi-Res wireless support
System-Wide Bit Perfect Audio
HiBy suite works flawlessly with the DAP
Great storage size and expansion
8gb RAM is more than enough for audio and slight multitasking operations
TOTL build & aesthetics
Alcantara fabric is VERY premium
Great screen quality for a DAP
Very responsive and stable UI
AMAZING Battery life for how much the DAP does
Feature-rich
Versatile device
Darwin-MPA is an improvement from the standard R2R
Dedicated Tube-like OPAMPS
Great for media consumption
Solid power output on 4.4mm
Turbo Mode for extra power and crispness
Smooth, analogue-like sound without massive compromise on technologies
Hi-Res wireless support
System-Wide Bit Perfect Audio
HiBy suite works flawlessly with the DAP
Great storage size and expansion
8gb RAM is more than enough for audio and slight multitasking operations
Cons: Might be too thick or too heavy
SE might be too low-powered for some
Alcantara fabric is a dust magnet and might not age well
Gets VERY hot on turbo mode and 4.4mm
4 hours to fully charge from 0 to 100%
SE might be too low-powered for some
Alcantara fabric is a dust magnet and might not age well
Gets VERY hot on turbo mode and 4.4mm
4 hours to fully charge from 0 to 100%
Two Weeks in Heaven: My Experience with the HiBy R8 II
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sofastreamer
why opened an new thread, when there is an existing one already?? https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/hiby-r8-ii.27046/reviews
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littlexx26
this is a introduction, not review
Joe Bloggs
@littlexx26 you missed the part where this is an introduction to the full review which is the youtube video
Bosk
1000+ Head-Fier
Pros: Smooth, dark & rich sound that's superb value for money
Cons: Very warm with fairly subdued treble
Occasionally something comes along that shifts your perspective, and nothing's quite the same again.
I recently had such an experience I'd like to share with you.
Since demoing...
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I recently had such an experience I'd like to share with you.
Since demoing...
OhmsClaw
You have the best trifecta color way so jealous! XE6 owner too! Great review, I just found out about these and love that they exist. The EST50 from ISN is another sleeper evolution of the H40 that was also a Penon stocked unit in the bassy but has no business being this good territory.
szore
Perhaps the Quattro would have benefitted with a single BA for the highs?
hitchhiker
New Head-Fier
For Softears Twilight in Universal Fit
Pros: Well balanced
No harshness or sibilance
Very natural tonality
No harshness or sibilance
Very natural tonality
Cons: Smaller ears may have some comfort issues
Thanks to gadgetgod and Concept Kart for organising the review of the Softears Twilight .
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Lasthorseonearth
Great review! Do you have any plans on reviewing the Intuaura Purple iem you mentioned in this review?
hitchhiker
I did review it in a couple of facebook groups. I have added the review in the link below :
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/intuaura-purple.27208/reviews
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/intuaura-purple.27208/reviews
Leonarfd
Headphoneus Supremus
Pros: A colorful and full sound
Lush bombastic bass with great texture
Rich lower midrange
Relaxed upper midrange
Crisp and well extended highs
Very resolving with a spacious and holographic soundstage
Ergonomic design
Fun and interesting packaging with good accessories
Lush bombastic bass with great texture
Rich lower midrange
Relaxed upper midrange
Crisp and well extended highs
Very resolving with a spacious and holographic soundstage
Ergonomic design
Fun and interesting packaging with good accessories
Cons: While cable is decent it's not looking very premium
Some driver flex depending on tips used
Can be to bassy for some
Thicker midrange and darker presence region is not for everyone
Treble can get a little hot on some music
Some driver flex depending on tips used
Can be to bassy for some
Thicker midrange and darker presence region is not for everyone
Treble can get a little hot on some music
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baskingshark
Headphoneus Supremus
For TangZu Audio Nezha in Universal Fit
Pros: Accessories fit for a king
Beautiful shells, solid build
Relatively comfortable
Easily driven
Good timbre for a BA containing set
Smooth and fatigue-free U-shaped sonics
Tight and fast bass
Quite accurate imaging
Beautiful shells, solid build
Relatively comfortable
Easily driven
Good timbre for a BA containing set
Smooth and fatigue-free U-shaped sonics
Tight and fast bass
Quite accurate imaging
Cons: Not for trebleheads - darkish signature
Not for bassheads - BA bass (lack of decay compared to DD bass)
Average technicalities
Not for bassheads - BA bass (lack of decay compared to DD bass)
Average technicalities
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I would like to thank Tangzu for including me on the Singapore leg of the Nezha tour.
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WAON303
I'm guessing this is an alternative to the forgotten Xenns Mangird Tea and Tea 2.
You don't have to spend $400 bucks to get a well done laid back signature, the Hexa is significantly cheaper.
Lastly, there seems to be some confusion with the EST driver, I think it's a magnetostatic or piezo driver because you never see EST IEMs with a single EST driver, only in twos and fours from what I've seen.
You don't have to spend $400 bucks to get a well done laid back signature, the Hexa is significantly cheaper.
Lastly, there seems to be some confusion with the EST driver, I think it's a magnetostatic or piezo driver because you never see EST IEMs with a single EST driver, only in twos and fours from what I've seen.
baskingshark
@WAON303 yep definitely you are right, this isn't the traditional "EST", but more of a magnetostat or electret.