Introduction As a fan of the underrated and underappreciated first P1 Max, it was such a delight when the cutesy box arrived on my doorstep. TINHIFI has already been around the IEM scene for quite sometime and my all-time favorite model from their stable was the T4. The majority though would recognize them more for the T3 Plus and T2 iterations but unfortunately, their releases were more of a mix of hits and misses. It seems that they just can't stick the landing on their desired tuning per product. Afterwards, they also made a name for the...

Intro With the pace Chi-Fi is going now, I might be late into the game with owning the Simgot EA500 LM as the majority has already given its praise to this single DD wonder. This impression piece will be a concise one as most of the details have already been discussed in previous reviews but I'm still going to outright start this review with a thumbs up recommendation at the $89 price point and if you can tolerate a bit of balanced-bright sound signature then I'm already telling you this set is going to put a smile on your face. Though if you have...

Introduction Ah Dita… it has been a while since they have been on my radar, falling silent for quite some time. For the uninitiated, Dita is a Singapore-based IEM maker specializing mostly in producing single dynamic masterpieces such as the Dream and most recently the Perpetua. They have been around for more than a decade and have made a name for themselves with the Answer within the head-fi community. This IEM, which I can still remember auditioning in a quaint local audio specialty store named Egghead, catered to a specific niche that favors a...

Intro Hot, or should I say, cold on the heels from the latest release of AFUL, the MagicOne has been a technological showcase of what AFUL can think of. A concept where a single BA IEM has achieved levels unmatched before. AFUL lately has been at the forefront of proprietary tech within their IEM releases though this time, they are again on it but in the form of a DAC release for a change. Seems like a continuation from their 'snowflake' identity, the SnowyNight looks to be a match made for the MagicOne featuring a USB Lossless Transmission...

Intro It's currently the advent of 2024 and arguably it seems there's no slowing down Simgot with its hot streak of products from the yesteryear. With the pletora of the EA1000, EW200, and EM6L (all of which I've owned) being an awesome sampler of their current house sound, which centers on variations of the Harman curve. It's no wonder they're bound to release something that is not an IEM to supplement their ongoing lineup with a DAC dongle, namely the DEW4X. I have yet to experience the predecessors to this update, but I'm also considering that...

Intro It's now 2024 and arguably Simgot has had a remarkable 2023 with its releases. It's no secret that their house sound, which revolve around various Harman FR tunings, have had a lasting appeal to a wide audience who want an engaging fun listen. The EW200 "Maze", which was released in the early-to-middle of the year, has garnered quite a following and admittedly as early as now in this review, right out of the gate is my default recommendation in the $30-$60 price bracket. Much has been said of its price-performance ratio already and I will not...

Intro Simgot has been on a winning streak and just might own this year with its recent releases. If you've been living under a rock and have yet to hear a Simgot set then it is well overdue. They seem to find their house sound, revolving around various Harman FR tunings and giving it their own flavor, in which have succeeded and garnered the majority of IEM enthusiasts as part of their rotation. With the majority of its lineup not offending audiophiles, the EM6L Phoenix though seem to came in to be the black sheep... or rather the blackbird of the...

Intro AFUL has been on a roll with its lineup and have been introducing new patented tech with each release. They may have been already popular in their homeland with the Band series but started to make some noise outside its territory with the Performer5, which was a renowned $199 killer set. Refining that debut resulted into the awesome Performer8, which is my favorite product from them so far , improving every aspect but still maintained its sound different from its predecessor. Now comes another challenger, this time targeted within just above...

Intro Finally, the wait is over for Gizaudio's sophomore collab effort and I'm just outright going to say that it is a banger at $199.99. I will let the other reviews go into deep dive and I'm just going to say my thoughts and extended impressions. This is the first time I've heard of Binary Audio as well but they have done a fantastic job which seems like a signature teardrop-shape IEM, easily recognizable that the said IEM is its namesake. Packaging The Chopin comes in somewhat a sleek, classy, slim silver box where in after unsealing you take...

OVERVIEW Being in the camp of those who refer to cable upgrades as secondary-priority after other elements in the audio chain, it does excite me having the chance to experience a product such as this via preorder. Given that I rarely change cables unless the stock ones are crappy, this gives me a chance to compare side-by-side especially with those sets that already came with good stock ones (such as the SA6 mk2's Hulk Pro Mini). Of course, I'm no stranger to Singapore's locally renowned Effect Audio name in the cable industry though given, I don't...

Introduction Yes, yes... we've heard it and probably already tired of all the brand name jokes but there is no kidding as to all the AFUL releases (at least outside the PRC market) have been so far. Though I have to say, the Performer 5 didn't impress me out of the gate and may have its downsides and flaws at its price bracket for me. This, on the other hand, has all the aces up in its sleeves to be a benchmark in its pricepoint. It impressed me on first listen and just got better on further eartime with different setups. It's only been months since...

Introduction It has been quite awhile since the SA6 Ultra was released and boy was it a ride. By the time reviews have poured in and praises have been thrown back-and-forth, the limited 300 quantity have sold out in about 72 hours. Everyone have been clamoring for one (including yours truly) and resell prices have been absurd. Yet, luckily a set has found its way from an unfulfilled order and it was a penultimate combination of relief and ecstacy, the Ultra lived up to the hype. Months have passed, it was no secret with all the criticisms as to why...

Intro This is the first time I encountered the brand CCZ (amongst the flock of alphabet brands in the market) which is situated in Shenzhen, China as with most ChiFi brands. Thanks to Keephifi for giving me the opportunity to experience their latest product which is aptly named the Warrior. Seems like a contender in its price bracket especially given its quad driver configuration at $32. Packaging and Contents As with every similar majority KBear, KZ, and CCA entry - it's within a similar white box formfactor without much fancy front layout...

Shout out to @SS-Audio and Bhavneet of Burson Audio for the experience and for the chance to review the Burson Audio Funk. It was such a pleasure and out of the gate - the Funk lives up to its brand's reputation with its use-case efficiency, premiumness and power. Read on for more details. Introduction For those not in the know, Australian-born Burson Audio has been around for quite some time already (around 12 years) providing us with quality hifi products and proprietary technology designed to set them apart from the competition. Their Max...

Short but Concise Review First of all, kudos to KeepHiFi and shipping as it only took less than a week for me to receive my item here in the Philippines. This is not going to be long as this has been detailed below with more in-depth coverage. All I can say is this is the DAC/amp dongle that you need as it has one function that other DAC dongles do not have: it works with mic input! Hence, you do not need to switch audio devices even when gaming or online calls/meetings as it works with gaming headsets/mics. As for the sound, it has a very...

When you've been reading alot about a brand but lack the accessibility to a name such as Burson, it was quite a thrill especially to be part of this Philippine Playmate 2 tour. Kudos to @SS-Audio for trusting me to kick this off for the PH to experience their entry-level product. It does, though, not look the part of a budget model nor it is priced so but with how it performs, it does fill its role of giving that awesome Burson sound in a basic all-in-one compact desktop package. Introduction You might have heard of a company from down under, who's...

I'm quite a fan of all-in-one DACs and upon receiving the Khadas Tone2 Pro, it was nothing short of exciting. You can get the Khadas Tone2 Pro from Hifigo. I was intrigued by how they were able to pack an ESS DAC, coax, opamps, single + balanced outputs onto this sleek formfactor that is just a bit taller and thicker than a credit card. Alas, let's get onto the review and how this small, little DAC is about all you would need to have with you as a desktop stack alternative. Introduction Khadas is a brand owned by a Shenzhen-based company called...