Head Gear Reviews by autumnholy
  1. Ocharaku Flat-4

    4.00 star(s)
    Short impression is here: http://www.head-fi.org/t/642191/ocharaku-flat-4-sui-the-sound-of-tea Bonus impressions TBC.
  2. Hippo Biscuit

    4.00 star(s)
      The link below is my first impression for the Mk1 (version 1): http://www.head-fi.org/t/631599/hippo-biscuit-music-player-review   The second version (mk2), which comes in more color (Red and Blue are now available, I chose blue), the button changed to a softer gel, and the time to switch on/off the player has significantly reduced.   Sound quality wise is still the same for Mk2. It's ideal for hifi recordings (clean music reproduction) and not so ideal for casual (fun, with certain coloring) use due to the constrain of features...
  3. FiiO E17

    4.50 star(s)
    I've owned E7 before, and had a Centrance DacPort LX. Well, E17 fits the bill to be the value buy (Over here Audio gears are expensive).   Sound Quality: Nothing impressive. Just plainly neutral with slightly rolled off treble. Not as energetic as the previous Dacport LX. Doesn't like to mess with the bass/treble boost functions. As an amp, it's quite powerful. Can drive my T70 (250 Ohm) with ease (my comfortable listening volume is at 45, minimal gain).   Built: Tough as tank, solid. Love the LED, looks classy. Quite bulky.   Features...
  4. Shure SE535LTD RED

    4.50 star(s)
    After struggling to find an ideal universal flagship IEM, I finally chose Shure SE535SE.   Reason: Cheaper deal I got over here, compared to W4R which will be around USD$100 more. A strange affinity towards Shure brand. Beautifully painted body and beautiful packaging.   Honestly, I'm not really particular in auditioning the IEM before purchase. Reason is because it takes time to appreciate or get used to the new sound signature. And I wanted a flagship IEM so that I can stop (temporarily) searching for a better IEM while learning what...
  5. Audeo Phonak PFE112 Revision II Earphones

    4.50 star(s)
    Do I like this IEM? Yeah. Do I love them? Nope. Why?   PFE is a single BA IEM, which possess, IMO, the stereotype signature of BAs in the market. The sound signature is about clarity, balanced, and non-fatiguing. While the headstage is quite narrow, the bass is anemic. It's more for casual listening, and well, I'd praise its comfort design. Once hook up onto your ears, you can be sure to forget about it (and sometimes the music too, because it's so inoffensive and to me, unimpressive).   So, do you want to buy this IEM? If you want...
  6. Shure SE102MPA Sound Isolating Stereo Earphones / Headset

    4.00 star(s)
    It was a historic IEM for me, although it does mark itself as the first "better" iem that I've ever purchased since the $25 Sony In-ears. I can't comment anything now, because it has been such a long time since I heard it.   Just from what I've remembered, an un-amped SE102 has little mid bass hump, is generally light in lows, and neutral vocals. That's for what I can remember clearly.
  7. JVC HA-FXT90

    4.50 star(s)
    Tight competitor of GR07, this IEM isn't a replacement for GR07, but rather, a complimentary IEM.   How does it sound? Fun, thick, and musical. Not your best analytical sounding IEM, while it does bring out details nevertheless.   To me, it's a great buy, because I don't need anymore accurate sounding phones, but rather something fun and colored to my personal preference. Mainly use it on portables and listening to vocals, rocks, and oldies.
  8. Beyerdynamic T70p

    4.50 star(s)
    Since there isn't any review on this can (T70-250ohm), I would like to share some user experience over here.     Audio rig: Laptop Foobar 2000-Wasapi output -> Centrance Dacport LX -> Govibe Peak Amp -> T70. Mostly listen to: Vocals (Female over 70%), Tracks from 70s, 80s, 90s, A few rocks (Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Queen, etc.), minor pop. Self-rating audiophile level: 3/10 in terms of experience. Past experience: Shure SRH840, Futuresonic Atrios M5 (MG7), Radius TWF11r,    Build: 4/5 Tough, German-trademark build. It looks fragile to me...
  9. Shure SRH840

    5.00 star(s)
    This is a very very early review (just a few days from my purchase). Reason I bought this can is to invest in some home entertainment hub for myself. Initially choosing M50, but it's out of stock when I tried the demo set over and over and was about to make the purchase. sad.   Then I changed my mind, go for SRH840. Turned out to be not bad. Compared to M50, this can is seriously discolored (what I mean was, the bass is flat, the mid is clear, and the high is just flat, nothing outstanding). Although i still think i would like the more "fun"...
  10. Radius HP TWF 11r

    5.00 star(s)
    First time writing a review:   Bought it because I love good vocal from the song (especially enjoy oldies), not a bass-lover, not so much. Initially wanted Shure SE215, but at the store, the TWF 11 sounds better in vocal richness (No idea how long they burn in the earphones).   Initial thoughts before 100 hours burn in : It sucks. Blurred vocal, instruments. Bass overwhelmed everything.   After 100 hours burn in: Splendid vocal heard, vocal centralized in the middle, leaving the instruments on both left and right sides of the ears. I love...
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