HIDIZS S9 PRO+ MARTHA [ES9038Q2M][139$ USD] S9 PRO + Technical Buff = S9 PRO PLUS? And Martha is back? [MY PERSONAL HEAD-FI GRADING] 1 ★ - Appalling! please avoid this! 2 ★★ Subpar offering, there are better options out there! 3 ★★★ Decent with some caveats! Not a bad pick! 4 ★★★★ Not perfect but solid choice ! This should be in your shortlist. A nice addition to your collection. 5 ★★★★★ One the best in class! You should go right ahead & buy one! A must have! HIDIZS S9 PRO+ MARTHA 3 ★★★ SOUND IMPRESSIONS & USER EXPERIENCE: [SOUND QUALITY 7/10...

COLORFLY CDA M1P [AK4493SEQ] The return of affordable AKM DACs….. [MY PERSONAL HEAD-FI GRADING] 1 ★ - Appalling! please avoid this! 2 ★★ Subpar offering, there are better options out there! 3 ★★★ Decent with some caveats! Not a bad pick! 4 ★★★★ Not perfect but solid choice ! This should be in your shortlist. A nice addition to your collection. 5 ★★★★★ One the best in class! You should go right ahead & buy one! A must have! COLORFLY CDA M1P 4 ★★★★ SOUND IMPRESSIONS & USER EXPERIENCE: [SOUND QUALITY 8/10 VALUE: 9/10] [Warm-Neutral] ▓▒░...

LETSHUOER S15 Leisurely plays your library… Pros: + Well-balance and mature tuning. + Good bassline performance from a planar stand-point. + Good mid-range substance and presence. + Plays male vocals rather well. + Anti-shout tuning. + The treble still runs high without put forward. + Low symptoms of planar timbre; have some of the least metallic treble. + Good for long listening session. Comfortable & Pleasant. + Not source picky. + Well-accessorized. Cons: - Pricing is a bit steep but still worth it IMHO. - Sub-bass could use with higher...

BINARY ACOUSTICS X GIZAUDIO – CHOPIN Timmy’s best collab? PROS: + Powerful but not forceful bassline. + Clean and clear mid-range/vocal + Evenly smooth treble response. + High sibilance and shout tolerance. + Good sound refinement. Hardly any major issue. + Great driver coherency for a 1+3 setup. + Non-fatiguing Sound. + Has minimal BA timbre. + Reasonably price. + Shell construction - well-built and light weight. + Provide extra protection; Case & microfiber pouch x2 + Owning one will make Timmy happy XD CONS: - Upper mid-bass lacks energy. -...

BQEYZ WIND The Wind of Mundane… Pros: + Classic dynamic-driver timbre. + Euphonic mid-range/vocal presentation. + Immersive staging. + Great Ear-gonomics + Scale with well with better DAC/AMP. + Cohesive sound for DD x BC setup. + Well accessorized. Cons: - Quantitative over qualitative bassline. - Average micro-detail from lows to highs - Rounded transient attack. - Sound leak from the front-grill. - Nozzle aren’t stainless steel. - Treble peaks get apparent on higher volume. - Treble lacks definition. Darkish Highs. - Can get boring quickly...

YANYIN CANON II The tone of pleasantness…. Pros: + Laid-back and highly musical. + Great extension on both-ends. + Warm, sweet, lush vocals + Wide, expansive stage. + Good instrument separation. + Natural timbre for a hybrid setup. + Anti-shout tuning. + Not that fussy on source synergy + Good driver coherency. + Good quality stock cable. + Useable tuning switches. + Best for vocal/acoustic genre Cons: - Pillowy bass response. Not the most well textured DD-bass. - The bass can sound abit loose depending switches/tracks. - Mid-bass can sound too...

Luxury & Precision W4 [LP5108] The Smooth Operator…. [MY PERSONAL HEAD-FI GRADING] 1 ★ - Appalling! please avoid this! 2 ★★ Subpar offering, there are better options out there! 3 ★★★ Decent with some caveats! Not a bad pick! 4 ★★★★ Not perfect but solid choice ! This should be in your shortlist. A nice addition to your collection. 5 ★★★★★ One the best in class! You should go right ahead & buy one! A must have! Luxury & Precision W4 4 ★★★★ SOUND IMPRESSIONS & USER EXPERIENCE: [SOUND QUALITY 8/10 VALUE: 4/10] [Warmish-Neutral] - The overall...

HIDIZS XO [DUAL ESS SABRE ES9219C] Hi-RES sound with RGB? [MY PERSONAL HEAD-FI GRADING] 1 ★ - Appalling! please avoid this! 2 ★★ Subpar offering, there are better options out there! 3 ★★★ Decent with some caveats! Not a bad pick! 4 ★★★★ Not perfect but solid choice ! This should be in your shortlist. A nice addition to your collection. 5 ★★★★★ One the best in class! You should go right ahead & buy one! A must have! Hidizs XO 3 ★★★ SOUND IMPRESSIONS & USER EXPERIENCE : [SOUND QUALITY 7/10 VALUE: 6/10] [NEUTRAL with SUB-BASS BOOST] - L shape...

HIDIZS MS3 The joyful one.... Pros: + Engaging Listen. + Good dynamic-range + Good detail retrieval. + Great instrument separation with dark background. + Impressive left to right imaging. Sharp and Vivid. + Great sound clarity from lows to highs. + High price : performance value. + Premium quality stock cable. + Well built & light metal housing. + Easy to drive but very transparent to source. Cons: - Subbass roll-off, rumbling texture is less defined. - Chesty male vocal lacking oomph. - Not great on high volume, Peaky treble starts to pop-up. -...

HIDIZS MP145 (2023) + (2024 vers.) Hidizs BEST? Pros: + One of the more natural sounding planar beside the S15. + Great detail handling. Highly resolving. + Good level of vocal transparency despite slightly recessed. + Great sound-stage recreation (space/layering/separation) + Overall dynamics is great, excellent transient and speed. + Impressive price: performance value. + Generously accessorised. + 2024 version is better tuned which addresses some of its flaws but with a different trade-off. Cons: - Planar timbre is still present: - A hint of...

THE EPZ 530 The dark horse from 2 years ago…. Pros: + Excellent mid-range/vocals transparency. + Amazing treble extension. + Highly competent BA bass performance. + An "anti-shout" set. + Highly technical performer. + Insane price : performance value. + Premium packaging & accessories. + Beautiful wooden (stabilized) shell. + Great ear-gonomics. Comfortable & Light. Cons - Instruments falls short on transient and note weight. - Dynamic range could have been better. - Overall timbre is leans toward hi-fi sound rather than analogue sound. - Exhibit...

TANGZU PRINCESS CHANG LE The bullet that sooths your music. Pros: + Inoffensive, laid-back tuning. + Sufficient note-weight. + Solidly built with art in mind. + Very comfy to wear. + Affordable. Cons: - Not the most control bassline. - A gleams of upper-mids shout. - Treble can be abit too dark. - Lacks micro-dynamics. - Non-detachable cable. - Surprisingly hard to drive. [MY PERSONAL HEAD-FI GRADING] 1 ★ - Appalling! Please Avoid This! 2 ★★ Subpar Offering, There Are Better Options Out There! 3 ★★★ Decent With Some Caveats! You Should Consider...

BQEYZ WINTER As my friend says “ It is the Moondrop Blessing 2 unsung rival… ” Pros: + Great technical performance, on-par with Moondrop Blessing 2. + Great detail handling. + Intimate, engaging, fun Set with good vocals. + Distinctive Instrumental replay. + Clean sounding sets. Cons: - Not the most lush and rich mid-range/vocals. - Narrow sound-stage. - Prone to sibilance. - Treble elements can be abit sharp and aggressive depending on library/ears-sensitivity - Potential fit issue, peculiar shell design. [MY PERSONAL HEAD-FI GRADING] 1 ★ -...

AFUL PERFORMER 5 ~ Definitely not an awful performer. ~ Pros: - Very inoffensive tuning. - One of the best treble quality in it's price range. - Good driver coherency with minimal BA timbre. - Scale well with higher volume. - Super comfortable to wear on long session. - Reasonably priced. Cons : - Treble is abit too safe. - Female vocals lacks energy. - Average detail and technicalities by todays standards. [MY PERSONAL HEAD-FI GRADING] 1 ★ - Appalling! Please Avoid This! 2 ★★ Subpar Offering, There Are Better Options Out There! 3 ★★★ Decent...

TANGZU x HBB Wu Heyday Edition One of the better planar…. Pros: - Mid-centric tuning. - Impressive detail handling with great technical performance. - One of the cleanest sounding planar. - Great price : performance value. Generous packaging! - Minimal planar timbre. Cons: - Works best with warmer DAC/AMP. - Potential treble fatigue on higher volume or brighter source. - Crispy note hits but light on note-weight/density. - Lacks musical factor. Can sound soulless at times. - Rather unforgiving on bad mastering/recorded tracks. [MY PERSONAL...