Head Gear Reviews by Ace Bee

Introduction: If there’s one iem that has seen a fair share of popularity it is the Moondrop KATO. Before the official release there was a high degree of anticipation around it, and after the release there have been some fairly good reviews of it, some even gloating. It had my interest piqued, whether it was a hidden gem or not. When I got the chance to review it, I could not refuse. Specifications: Driver: 10mm-ULT dynamic driver Diaphragm: the 3rd generation DLC composite diaphragm Socket: 0.78-2Pin sunken design Housing: MIM stainless steel...

Introduction: When 7Hz released the Timeless, their 1st closed back planar magnetic iem - the buzz was quite substantial, especially because of the $220 Price tag. To be honest, I was skeptical, as their previous single DD offerings have mostly mixed reviews - some loved, some hated them. In a similar fashion, Timeless also got its fair share of rebuff. I never had the confidence in them to actually go for it, but when my friend offered it to me for an audition, I accepted without a second thought. Specifications: Driver: 14.2mm planar driver...

Introduction: Vision Ear’s VE8 needs no introduction honestly. It has been a stalwart in its price segment for quite a while, earning praise from many. I was obviously curious to experience its highly reputed performance, and did not miss the chance of reviewing it when it came by. Specifications: Technic: Three-way-system with eight balanced armature drivers Drivers: 2 x Bass – 2 x Mid – 4 x High Sensitivity: 120dB SPL at 1 mW Impedance: 22 Ohms ( at 1 kHz ) Disclaimer: All impressions recorded below are completely mine, no incentives were...

Introduction: BGVP has come out again with a budget under $100 offering. This time it is a revamped version of their previous rather controversial offering DN2. DN3 sports a fresh new look that has a close similarity with Hifiman Ananda. The look is fine, what is important is how it sounds. Disclaimer: I got this unit as a part of a review tour. All my impressions recorded here are not influenced by any external factors. Specifications: Drivers- 10mm Beryllium DD and HEVK BA driver. Impedance: 19 ohm. Sensitivity: 109 dB/mW. Frequency response...

Introduction: Lotoo needs no introduction. So not gonna spend any time on that. PAW S1 has been their entry in to the dongle DAC-AMP world, which is quite crowded at the moment. I cannot tell that I have used a lot of dongles - just a few. But PAW S1 has gained quite a fan base around it. I have always been curious as to how good it actually is, so when the chance to review came my way, I didn't hesitate a bit. Specifications: Supported Format: PCM 32K-384KHz DSD64/DSD128 Weight: 27.10g Size: 66mm*22mm*13mm Max Output: 3.5mm:70mW/ch @32Ω...

Introduction: TACables are a sub-brand of Hakugei, which has a fair reputation in the cable world. Obsidian is their first offering. It came my way, I gave it a fair bit of listening, and decided to write my impression. Disclaimer : The unit was provided by TACables as a part of a review tour. My impressions are all my own and in no way influenced by any sort of incentive. Build: Exceptionally good build quality. Obsidian is built with Black Litz 5N OCC and Litz silver plated 5N OCC. The dark grey colour with clearly discernible strands looks...

Introduction: TForce is the newest kid on the block, out with a warrior in shining armour - Yuan Li. Single DD, and I do have a newfound interest in Single DD iems after experiencing Fiio FD5 and Dunu Zen. I did not miss the chance to review it when it came knocking at my door, hence. Specifications: MODEL: TFORCE YUAN LI SENSITIVITY：103.5dB CABLE LENGTH：1.2m IMPEDANCE：32Ω PLUG TYPE：3.5mm FREQUENCY RANGE RESPONSE: 20Hz - 20 kHz TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION：0.2% DRIVER CONFIGURATON: 1 DYNAMIC DRIVER PIN TYPE: 2-PIN CONNECTOR Disclaimer: I was...

Introduction: Kinera has been in the audiophile trade for quite a while now. Although I have not tried any other iem of Kinera except Idun, which I did not like very much. However, when Norn was released, I honestly got mesmerised by the design. I only hoped the sound was as beautiful as the exterior. Specifications: Drivers: 4BA + 1 Dynamic Driver Drivers Configuration: 2 Knowles BA + 2 Kinera Custom BA + Custom Titanium Diaphragm DD Frequency Response: 5Hz-40kHz Sensitivity: 110dB. Impedance: 32 Ohms Rated Power: 3 MW Distortion: <3%...

Introduction: I have reviewed one other See Audio iem, the Yume. And while I was much surprised at their impressive tuning, the low end remained wanting. However, I still loved its unique clarity. hence, when the chance to review the Project Bravery came about, I did not think twice before jumping on it. Disclaimer: I was provided the See Audio Bravery for an honest review. My opinions recorded here are completely of my own and are not influenced by any form of incentive. Specification: MODEL: See Audio Bravery IMPEDANCE: 18Ω SENSITIVITY: 110dB...

Introduction: So many days after the release of Dunu Zen, it definitely does not need any more introduction, so I am gonna skip this part. Let’s just say I was super stoked to listen to a $699 single DD that was throwing punches to the hybrids well enough in its price category. The 13.5 mm Eclipse driver with a nanoDLC coated Mg-Al alloy dome and other proprietary techs really had my interests perked; and after Fiio FD5, my faith has been restored on single DD anyways. So I was very much looking forward to listening to it. I thank @suman134 for...

Introduction: Moondrop needs no introduction in the IEM industry. It has been consistently putting out iems that are generally having positive impressions. Although my previous experience with Moondrop Blessings 2 was different (review here), I was still of the belief that not everything of Moondrop can be dissatisfactory. So when Aria (2021) came my way for review, I decided to give it a chance nonetheless. Disclaimer: I was provided the Aria (2021) for an honest review. My opinions recorded here are completely of my own and are not influenced by...

Introduction: Sennheiser needs no separate introduction in Audiophile Community. They have been serving audiophilia with their impressive headphone offerings for years now. However, when it comes to iems, not such unanimous praise can be noticed, but they still carved their own niche in the audiophile community with some of their offerings like IE800, Momentum in ear, etc. IE300 is a more recent offering in the sub-300 USD segment. I received the product as a part of an ongoing review tour for my honest opinions. My opinions here are not influenced...

Vision Ears is a pretty well knowned brand from Germany in audiophilia. EVE20 is the first model of their Exclusive Vision Ears cconcept series - "A limited Edition universal earphone which is only available for a certain number and only for one year!" Supposedly, each year a new universal model is going to be released with different concpet and tuning. I received this EVE20 as a part of an ongoing review tour, for which I would like to thank @Vision Ears . My impressions recorded here are purely of my own. I am under no obligation to sugarcoat...

Disclaimer : This unit was provided for an honest review by Hifinage. All opinions are my own. You can buy it from the store: https://hifinage.com/products/ikko-itm03 (Photos will be attached later) Build: Ikko Zerda ITM03 looks extremely pleasing to the eye with its beautiful colour and brushed metal finish. In spite of the size, it is faily light and should not prove any difficulty in using on a daily basis. Specifications: High quality build: Full Shielded design, highly sophisticated production process, Monster OCC Silver-Plated silicone...

Disclaimer : This unit was provided for an honest review by Hifinage. All opinions are my own. You can buy it from the store here. Build and Fit: OH1 has an exactly similar shell like its bigger brother, OH10. The difference is in the material and weight - OH1 shell is Aluminium and considerably lighter than OH10. While it provides better comfort, the premium feel is missing. The finishing is also brushed, not shiny like OH10. Different flavours, but OH10 build inspire more security than OH1 for sure. As for fit, it is the same as OH10 with L tips...

I have only been acquainted with Unique Melody’s one work so far, the Mirage, a 3 BA offering. And I have to say, I was completely convinced about UM’s reputability. The Mirage is an incredible piece of work that I love dearly. Because of that love, when I saw UM was releasing another quite unique offering, 3D-Terminator (3DT in short), a three dynamic driver iem, for just $399 (current price - $349), I was intrigued! I had some spare cash, and since all other iems of mine are either full BA or hybrid, I was longing for a full DD set. There was a...

Introduction: Let's be honest - Ikko OH10 Obsidian is a looker. That Onyx like shell texture, full metal shiny shell, and triangular shape will captivate your attention in a second. I loved the look of it, but never got around to get one for me because I always went for something else and gave it a pass for the moment. So when an opportunity came to audition them in exchange of a fair review, I promptly took it up! Disclaimer: Ikko OH10 has been provided by Hifinage, India for review purposes. The impressions provided hereafter are subjective to...

Disclaimer: The Tipsy TM1 was sent to me by my friend who organized an audition circle in my country on behalf of Tipsy. The impressions in this review are completely my own based on my usage with the pair. I have no affiliation with the brand or product being reviewed. Build and Fit: The Tipsy TM1 is a TWS iem that has such a beautiful design that it just fits in my ears perfectly and just disappears. I cannot even feel them inside - so light, and the fit is so snug I never had any fear of dropping them out of my ears. The iem body itself is very...

When I first learned I was getting a chance to be a part of a review tour of BGVP DM8, I was excited to say the least. I have used 2 other BGVP iems in the past: Artmagic VG4 and Artmagic DH3. While now I do not have any of them, I can remember clearly that I loved them when I had them. But I am in, what you say, “Less is More” club. When driver count increases I automatically become sceptical at the sound, as I suspect not much effort has been put in tuning rather than increasing driver count. However, because it’s BGVP, I kept an open mind...

Disclaimer: The See Audio – Yume is a sample that was sent to me in exchange for my honest opinion in this review, as part of a review tour. I thank the team at See Audio for giving me this opportunity. Specification: Impedance 32Ω. Sensitivity 106dB. Frequency Response Range 20Hz-20kHz. THD+N <2%. Termination Plug 3.5mm. Connector 2-pin 0.78mm Driver 1DD+2BA Cable 5N OCC Introduction: See Audio is a very new brand that I got acquainted with through Telegram. At firt, I was sceptical: meh, another new audio brand. I honestly was not expecting...