Hello all, thank you for clicking this review. I purchased these IEMs new from Amazon, and am reviewing these connected through a Qudelix 5k, using Spotify’s ‘Very High Quality’ setting for downloaded files. I have used these primarily at the gym or for long walks, while listening to various...

Thanks to Larry at Beyerdynamic for the review sample Pros: Build quality is phenomenal, comfort is great, bass quantity, instrument separation Cons: Overly bassy sound that dominates despite good instrument separation Sound Signature: Bassy with slight lower mid-range recession and mildly...

Thanks to Larry at Beyerdynamic for the review sample Pros: Build quality, additional pads, straight and coiled cables, bass quantity and quality, clarity, musicality, musical engagement. Cons: Huge hole in a specific region of the upper mids, treble borders on too much, mild recession in the...

Pros - Comfort Cons - Poor price point for the entire package Sound Signature - Boosted mid-bass, some recession in the midrange, balanced treble Sources - iBasso DX80, Pixel XL, Matrix HPA-3U Cost - Undetermined At the Moment Introduction There’s little need to introduce the Noble Audio brand...

Introduction It was over a year ago, maybe two at this point, when /u/mad_economist sent me the first ever v1.0 of the Talos. Minor changes were made, especially to the aesthetics, but I was informed that the sound was locked in. I immediately fell in love and asked him for his PayPal to buy...

Sources: iBasso DX80 (0.1ohm), Sansa Clip+ w/Rockbox (1ohm), Pixel XL (4.8ohm). Both sources were listened to with and without the Ultimate Ears Buffer Jack. Cost: $1,099 at Campfire Audio Introduction I have spent a lot of time with the Andromeda with a variety of sources, and to be quite...

Pros: Flip down microphone, imaging, soundstage, lively sound Cons: Hard wired cable, lacking key accessories, primarily plastic construction Signature: Mid-bass/lower midrange forward Style: Circumaural Closed Back Headset Price: ~$100 between Newegg and Amazon Disclaimer The NASH 20 were...

I did a Google but haven't found anyone comparing the two. Has anyone used both and able/willing to comment on the differences? Also does anyone know if they connect wirelessly to a Playstation 4?

The Good: Price/Quality ratio; Comfort; Bass quality/quantity; Musicality; Imaging. The Bad: Requires a powerful amplifier. Tonal Balance: V-Shaped Style: Circumaural semi-open. Cost: $250 at Cascadia Audio   Reviewing Process & Background I knew Mad Economist as a fellow mod on Reddit’s...

  The Good: Dual micro-SD slots; Ease of navigation; Use as a DAC; Multiple audio output options; EQ and gain options. The Okay: Touch-screen responsiveness is spotty; Some touch functions aren’t intuitive; Overall user experience is just okay; Sound quality; Power output. The Bad: No search...

  The Good: Excellent build quality; Excellent accessory bundle; MMCX Removable cables; Treble extension; Midrange resolution. The Okay: Comfort; Bass quality and presence; Treble resolution; Soundstage. The Bad: Sibilance highlighting. Tonal Balance: Warm leaning despite lacking bass...

  The Good: Price to quality ratio; K5 allows for docking with FiiO DAPs; Plug and play; aesthetically pleasing; Low output impedance; Three gain settings The Okay: Power output will struggle with some inefficient planars; The Bad: No stated power at 600ohms, but likely not very high based...

  Pros: Both set-ups feature a great price/performance ratio; Small desktop footprint. Cons: Modi 2 Uber button feels loose. Tonal Balance: Magni 2 Uber/Modi 2 Uber - Slightly bright with mild grain; Vali 2/Modi 2 Uber - Warm leaning, refined sound, a bit gooey/slow sounding. Cost at Time of...

  Pros: Secure on head; Built in bass boost. Cons: Extreme clamping force; Cheap look and feel; Overall mediocre sound quality. Tonal Balance: Warm with a downwards slope. Style: Closed supra-aural Cost at Time of Review: $76   Reviewing Process   I’ve been using the K183 as my primary...

  Pros: Build quality; Strong bass presence. Cons: Driver flex - makes positioning finicky; Sibilant; Scooped out lower midrange. Tonal Balance: V-Shaped (Enhanced bass and upper midrange) Style: Worn down IEM Cost at Time of Review: $40 for non mic, $50 for mic   Reviewing Process The...

    Pros: Feels sturdy; Secure clamping force; Removable cables; Relatively balanced sound. Cons: Cramped soundstage; Lackluster sub-bass quality. Tonal Balance: Nearly balanced sound Style: Circumaural Over-Ear Listening Set-Up: Musicbee (FLAC/WASABI) -> Matrix HPA-3u Cost at Time of...

  Pros: Gorgeous aesthetics; Lightweight & sturdy build; Removable cable; Midrange texture; Speed. Cons: Cost to price ratio; Fatiguing; Midrange recession; Odd sound signature. Tonal Balance: Forward upper-mids with odd unevenness throughout, slightly v-shaped Style: Closed circumaural...

Pros: Price; Color options; Price to quality ratio; Soundstage Depth Cons: Grain throughout; Narrow Soundstage; Cheap build feel Tonal Balance: V-shaped, aggressive lows and upper mids with decently represented mids. Style: Worn Down In-Ear Monitors Cost at Time of Review: $8   Reviewing...

  Pros: Sturdy build quality, customizable sound, imaging quality, control and texture of the midbass, incredibly euphoric and well textured midrange. Cons: Weight, comfort. Tonal Balance: Bass heavy to neutral. Style: Closed Circumaural Listening Set-Up: Musicbee (WASAPI/FLAC) -> Matrix...

  Pros: Excellent build quality; great warranty; huge choice of tips; fit. Cons: Recessed mids; sibilance; overly bassy for a general purpose IEM. Tonal Balance: Bass heavy with recessed midrange, treble amount varies. Style: Over-Ear IEM Listening Set-Up: Clip Zlip (FLAC), Musicbee (FLAC)...

    Pros: Sturdy build, secure/light, clean and balanced sound, accurate and wide soundstage. Cons: The pads aren’t very comfortable. Tonal Balance: Slightly warm leaning neutral Style: Open circumaural Cost at Time of Review: $350   Reviewing Process The R70x have been solely listened...

  Pros: Stylish aesthetics, removable cable, musicality. Cons: Shouty upper mids, rolled off treble, sluggish midbass. Tonal Balance: Mild v-shape Style: Closed circumaural Listening Set-up: Musicbee (WASAPI/FLAC) -> Matrix HPA-3U Cost at Time of Review: $220   Reviewing Process I’ve had...

  Pros: Comfort, build quality, sub-bass quality, multiple sound tunings. Cons: Shouty upper mids Tonal Balance: Warm to balanced depending on ports. Style: Closed over-ear Listening Set-Up: Musicbee (FLAC) -> Matrix HPA-3U Cost: Starting at $499   Reviewing Process I’ve had the Vibro...

  Pros: Build quality and sound quality are top notch, I have no qualms with either. Cons: Cost, non removable pads. Tonal Balanced: Balanced Style: Open circumaural headphones Listening Set-up: Musicbee (FLAC) -> Matrix HPA-3u Cost at Time of Review: $1,400   Reviewing Process I’ve had...

  Pros: Build quality, performance to cost ratio, isolation. Cons: Moderate sibilance and peaky upper mids. Tonal Balance: Moderate v-shaped signature Style: Closed over-ear Listening Set-Up: Musicbee (FLAC) -> Matrix M-Stage HPA-3U Price: $80 on Amazon.   Reviewing Process I’ve had the...