DISCLAIMER I would like to thank NiceHCK for providing this review unit. The DB2 can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006457118526.html (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 10 mm titanium-plated graphene dynamic driver + 1 balanced armature driver Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 16 Ω Sensitivity: 107 dB/mW Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; OFC cable; 3.5 mm termination Tested at: $23 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 5 pairs of wide-bore silicone eartips (XS/S/M/L/XL) - 3...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank KEFINE for providing this review unit. The Delci can be gotten here: https://hifigo.com/products/kefine-delci or https://www.linsoul.com/products/kefine-delci (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 10 mm DLC + PU diaphragm dynamic driver Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 28 Ω Sensitivity: 108 dB Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; 3.5 mm termination Tested at: $59 USD (usual price $79 USD) ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 3 pairs of wide-bore silicone eartips...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Tangzu for including me on the Singapore leg of the Nezha tour. SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 6 x balanced armatures (2 Sonion BAs + 4 custom BAs) and 1 x EST driver Frequency response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 16 Ω Sensitivity: 106 dB Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; OCC silver-plated cable; 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm modules Tested at: $399 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 3 pairs of wide-bore SANCAI silicone eartips (S/M/L) - 3 pairs of narrow-bore SANCAI silicone eartips (S/M/L) - 1 pair...

DISCLAIMER I bought the EPZ Q1 Pro from Aliexpress at a discounted price. It can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006467098821.html (no affiliate links). Do note that there are 3 variations available for purchase - a mic version, non-mic version and a DSP USB-C variant. SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 10 mm PU + LCP liquid crystal molecular dome diaphragm DD Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1kHz Sensitivity: 100 dB/Vrms Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; LEONI 4-core single-crystal copper cable; 3.5 mm...

DISCLAIMER This is a loaner unit from DITA. It will be returned after this review. The DITA Project M can be gotten here: https://ditaaudio.com/products/project-m (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 9.8 mm PM1+ dynamic driver + 1 x Knowles balanced armature driver Frequency response: 20Hz - 20KHz Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1kHz Sensitivity: 107 dB/mW @ 1kHz Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; 16 strand; with 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm modular terminals Tested at: $325 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 5 pairs of Final E...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Rikubuds for providing the Saber 3 review unit. It can be obtained here: https://rikubuds.com/generation-3/ https://www.instagram.com/rikubuds/ SPECIFICATIONS Tested at 100 Euros. ACCESSORIES Other than the earbuds, these are provided: 1) Large carrying case 2) White high-density foams 3) Red medium-density foams 4) Black low-density foams No complaints here, it's really a great accessory line-up for a earbud. I've definitely seen way stingier goodies with pricier buds. We have 3 types of foams in the...

DISCLAIMER I bought the Fiio KA17 from Aliexpress at a discounted price. It can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006468787689.html (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS/COMPATIBILITY Tested at $149.99 USD The KA17 is a plug-and-play device. It does not require additional drivers on Windows 10 and above, and this dongle was easily recognized by various Android and Windows devices I paired it with. Apologies, as I am not an Apple user, so I can't comment on its usage with Apple gear. The KA17 is compatible with a free...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Simgot for providing this review unit. The EA500LM can be gotten here: https://www.linsoul.com/products/simgot-ea500-lm (no affliliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: Lithium-magnesium diaphragm dynamic driver Impedance: 21 ohms Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Sensitivity: 123dB/Vrms (@1kHz gold/red nozzle), 123dB/Vrms (@1kHz silver/red nozzle), 124dB/Vrms (@1kHz silver/black nozzle) Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; 3.5 mm termination. Silver-plated OFC wire Tested at: $89.99 USD ACCESSORIES Other...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank the Angeldac Audio Store for providing this review unit. The ND X12 can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/1005006485187631.html (no affliliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 1 x 10 mm nano dynamic driver + 4 x 50024 BAs + 1 x 30095 BA Impedance: 22 - 33 ohms (dependent on tuning switch toggled) Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Sensitivity: 104 - 109 dB Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; 3.5 mm termination. 4-strand silver-plated wire Tested at: $59.99 USD (non-mic version); $61.19 USD (mic...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Hidizs for providing this review unit. The SD2 can be gotten here: https://www.hidizs.net/products/hidizs-sd2-hifi-type-c-to-3-5mm-adapter-dongle-dac or https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B09G9YMHV5 (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS/COMPATIBILITY DAC Chip: ES9270 DAC Dimensions: 34.5 × 20 × 10 mm Weight: 6 g Maximum supported bitrate: 32-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD 64/128 Output port: Single-ended 3.5mm Output power: 70 mW + 70 mW Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz Distortion: PO (3.5): 0.0015% Signal-to-noise ratio: PO...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Aune for providing this review unit. It can be gotten here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJXYNNTH (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS/COMPATIBILITY DAC Chip: Dual Cirrus CS43198 Maximum supported bitrate: 32-bit/768kHz PCM, DSD 256 Output ports: 3.5 mm (single-ended) and 4.4 mm (balanced) Dimensions: 24 mm x 13 mm x 53.5 mm Output power: single-ended: 2.0 Vrms, 90 mW @ 32 ohms; balanced: 4.0 Vrms, 160 mW at 32 ohms Noise floor: single-ended: 2.6 uV; balanced: 2.9 uV THD + N: single-ended 0.00036%; balanced...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Sam Audio for this loaner unit of the Tanchjim Origin: https://samaudiosg.com/products/🎶sg-tanchjim-origin-1-dynamic-driver-iem It will be returned after the review. INTRODUTION The Tanchjim Oxygen is one of the legendary midFI single DDs that any CHIFI aficionado worth his or her salt would know. Indeed, in a sea of weekly sidegrade CHIFI releases, the Oxygen is still competitive, even though it was released 5 years ago; this is a testament to its longevity and tuning prowess! The Origin we will be talking...

DISCLAIMER I bought the Fiio KA11 from Aliexpress. It can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256806284660223.html (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS/COMPATIBILITY Tested at $29.99 USD The KA11 is a plug-and-play device, with no need for the installation of additional drivers on Windows 10 and above. I am not an Apple ecosystem user, but the KA11 was easily picked-up by various Android and Windows devices I paired it with. The KA11 is compatible with a free Fiio Control app that can be installed on Android devices - this...

DISCLAIMER The Diablo 2 is a loaner from iFi. It will be returned after this review. It can be gotten here (no affiliate links): https://ifi-audio.com/products/idsd-diablo-2/. SPECIFICATIONS/COMPATIBILITY The Diablo 2's engine is a dual DSD & DXD Burr Brown DAC chip, which is lauded for its buttery smooth house sound. It can function as a DAC, amp and Bluetooth device. This DAC/AMP is compatible with multiple music formats. PCM can be played up to 32-bit/768 kHz, with native playback up to DSD512, with full MQA decoding. The Diablo 2...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Linsoul for providing the Forteza unit. It can be gotten here: https://www.linsoul.com/products/kiwi-ears-forteza (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 1 x balanced armature + 2 x 10 mm dynamic drivers Impedance: 32 Ohms Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Sensitivity: 103 dB/mW Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; 3.5 mm termination. No info on cable material Tested at: $59 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 3 pairs of wide-bore silicone ear tips (S/M/L) - 3 pairs of...

DISCLAIMER I bought the EPZ TP50 from Aliexpress at a discounted price. The TP50 can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256806271952937.html (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS/COMPATIBILITY DAC Chip: Dual C43198 Cirrus chips Amplifier: Dual RT6863 Decoding specifications: PCM:32Bit/768KHz/DSD256 Output ports: 3.5 mm (single-ended) and 4.4 mm (balanced) Output power: single-ended: 2 Vrms @ 32 ohms, 121 mW; balanced: 4 Vrms @ 32 ohms, 240 mW Signal-to-noise ratio: single-ended ≥125 dB; balanced ≥130 dB THD+N: ≤ 0.0005% Dynamic...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank GeekWold for providing the GK10S unit. It can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256806123759223.html (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 1 x balanced armature driver + 2 x piezoelectric ceramics drivers + 2 x dynamic drivers Impedance: 10 Ohms Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz Sensitivity: 106 dB Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; 3.5 mm termination. No info on cable material Tested at: $49.90 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 3 pairs of wide-bore silicone...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank the Simgot for providing this unit. This DEW4X can be gotten here: https://www.linsoul.com/products/simgot-dew4x (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS/COMPATIBILITY DAC Chip: Dual C43198 Cirrus chips Weight: 24 g Dimensions: 41.7 x 24.2 x 12.0 mm Decoding specifications: PCM: 384kHz/32 bit; DSD: Dop 128/Native 256 Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz Output ports: 3.5 mm (single-ended) and 4.4 mm (balanced) Output power: 2 x 70 mW (3.5 mm) and 2 x 150 mW (4.4 mm) Noise floor: 1 uVrms (3.5 mm) and 1.5 uVrms (4.4...

DISCLAIMER The Grand Alter Saber 3 (GAS 3) was purchased by myself at full price. It can be obtained here: https://rikubuds.com/generation-3/ https://www.instagram.com/rikubuds/ SPECIFICATIONS Tested at 150 Euros. ACCESSORIES Other than the earbuds, these are provided: 1) Large carrying case 2) White high-density foams 3) Red medium-density foams 4) Black low-density foams The accessories are pretty generous. The white dense foam adds warmth and bass, whereas the thinner black ones would make the sonics brighter and thinner. The red...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank the HIFIGO for providing this unit. This Snowy Night can be gotten here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSSVN36L/aful+snowynight/ and https://hifigo.com/products/aful-snowynight (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS/COMPATIBILITY Retails at $109.99 USD. The Snowy Night is a plug-and-play device, with no need for the installation of additional drivers on Windows 10 and above. I'm not an Apple user, but this dongle was immediately recognized on various Android devices and DAPs I connected it to. It has no app or...