Sennheiser has been in the audio business for decades now. Over the years, Sennheiser has released several famous headphones that are still going on in the industry as legendary headphones. Do I really need to mention the names of the HD600 series of legendary headphones here? Sennheiser also happens to have a rich collection of audiophile-grade in-ear monitors that has again gained a good rep among audiophiles from all around the globe. For so many years, Sennheiser has gained this rep based on its successful tunings and excellently designed...

T-Force Audio recently rebranded itself as Tangzu Audio. The brand debuted in the international market with “Yuan Li”, the first from the dynasty series of IEMs. Named after the first emperor of the Tang Dynasty, Yuan Li was received well by audio lovers from all around the globe mainly for its rich midrange and organic smooth timbre. Quite recently, Tangzu Audio released the second iteration of the Dynasty series, the Tangzu Audio Shimin Li. Shimin Li comes equipped with a single dynamic driver configuration same as its predecessor Yuan Li model...

I got to know about the 7Hz as a brand when they released the Timeless last year. I actually auditioned the pair too and liked it too. It was a fairly good-sounding set with a powerful bass response. For the price it was being offered, the Timeless was pretty good. Next came the dynamic driver “Eternal” from them. Amazing design on the shell, housing a large 14.5mm dynamic driver, the 7Hz Eternal intrigued me even more than the Timeless. Luckily, I got a chance to audition the same courtesy of a review tour being organized in my country. Let’s begin...

I personally look for a convenient and easy way to enjoy my music while working out or while riding my bike early in the morning. Previously, I used to carry my DAP along with some of my favorite IEMs to the gym but slowly I felt like I need some wireless solutions. Now comes the point where I started exploring TWS earphones and they are in fact quite useful at the gym. But are they safe to use while riding a bike? I wouldn’t say so. Then I got to know about a bone conduction wireless earphone from IKKO, called the Breezy ITG01. Bone conduction...

Moondrop is a famous name in the IEM market. They have been doing a great job with their huge catalog of IEMs that covers every budget starting from the 10$ to the 1000$ price brackets. In the budget segment, Moondrop has got some experience with single dynamic driver IEMs like the Quarks, Spaceship, etc. If we go slightly above in price, we get the Aria, KXXS, Kato, and the list just goes on and on. Quite recently, Moondrop launched a brand new IEM in the budget segment called the Moondrop the Chu. It’s an extremely pocket-friendly set of single...

Over the past few months, we have seen a sudden rise in the Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs. Tin HiFi, 7Hz, Shuoer, have done their part in this by releasing some excellent IEMs like the P1 Plus from Tin HiFi, Timeless from 7Hz, and S12 from Shuoer. I for one, have been a fan of Planar Magnetic driver IEMs, the latest Shuoer S12, P1 Plus are two of my favorite IEMs around the 200$ price bracket. A few weeks back a new name came up in the Chinese HiFi audio industry, Muse HiFi. Entering the HiFi IEM market, Muse HiFi has introduced a planar magnetic...

Today, IKKO Audio is a reputed name in the industry. They don’t need any deep introduction as they have made a good name with their quality IEMs namely the OH10, OH1, OH7, OH2, and more. Quite recently, IKKO entered into the world of USB DAC/AMPs releasing a few well-built and decently sounding Portable USB DAC/AMPs. Today, I am going to share my impressions of one of their latest device, the IKKO ITX01. ITX01 for all those who don’t know is a multiple port USB docking station designed with a standard USB Type-C connection. It actually has 10 ports...

IKKO Audio is a well-established brand in China. They are mostly known for their HiFi in-ear monitors with multiple successful models under their name. They came into the limelight with the OH10 and OH1 IEMs released back in 2019. I personally loved both the OH10 and OH1, they both have a fun and engaging sound with elevated bass and a wide soundstage. Not only IEMs, IKKO has experience in designing USB DAC/AMPs too. Although today, I am here with one of their latest single dynamic driver in-ear monitors, the IKKO OH2. OH2 comes at a really...

A little background story:- You know every hobby has something or the other that has got a premium price tag and is said to be a legendary item to experience. In our small world of audiophiles, this tag is given to only one IEM in my experience, known widely as the Anole VX from QDC. For all those who don’t know QDC(also known as Shenzhen Qili Audio Application Co., Ltd. is a premium boutique IEM(In-ear Monitor) brand from China. They have a decade of history in designing high-tech police and military communication instruments. Today, They have...

Kinera has got a good rep in the market for its premium collection of In-ear monitors. They have received many awards for their beautiful craftsmanship too. Most of their in-ear monitors have got rich hand-painted ear cavities. Previously, I have tried a few of their products including the Norn, Skuld, IDUN Golden, and the TYR. I find most of their IEMs to perform quite good with Norn being my favorite for its fun and engaging sound signature. Today what I have with me is the latest from Kinera, The Kinera Imperial URD. Without wasting any time...

TACables is growing its market with high-quality audiophile-grade cables. Last time, I tried their entry-level Obsidian cable that adds a V-shape sound profile to the connected earphones. It was a really good cable for IEMs with a mid-centric signature. Today I got my hands on their latest cable, the TACable Amber. Amber is a premium offering with a triple hybrid hand-crafted build structure. It has a gold-plated 6N OCC+Litz silver-plated 6N OCC+6N OCC copper hybrid structure. It comes with swappable termination plugs, 3.5mm+2.5mm+4.4mm plugs are...

VX Pro is a brand new multi-driver hybrid IEM from the house of TRN Audio. TRN is widely known for its pocket-friendly Hifi audio products including IEMs, BT TWS adapters, and TWS earphones. TRN VX Pro has big numbers on paper featuring 9 drivers(1DD+8BA) on each side. This is my second experience with TRN, first was their entry-level single-dynamic MT-1 which as per me delivered quality sound at a very attractive price point. Now coming to the VX Pro, I have spent the past few weeks with the set listening to some of my favorite tracks. Some things I...

Hidizs is a popular brand in china making DAPs, dongles, Bluetooth DACs, and even earphones. They are no strangers in this industry. They introduced the S3 (non-pro) a few years back which was a dongle DAC. They recently updated the S3 to the S3 Pro with new features and a completely redesigned chassis and form factor. Disclaimer:- This unit was sent by Hifigo as a part of a review tour but it does not affect my review in any form. If you are interested in purchasing the S3 Pro, you can buy it here. Build Quality:- The build of the S3 Pro is...

See Audio started 2022 with its latest collaboration with Crinacle at the beginning of this year with their latest Yume Midnight. Well, both See Audio and Crinacle need no introduction in the industry, See Audio has given us some tastefully done IEMs like the Yume, the Bravery, and more, and Crinacle is a widely renowned HiFi audio gear reviewer who has recently partnered with multiple brands for different IEMs including the CRN by KZ, Eclipse by FiiO, B2 Dusk by Moondrop, and now this Yume Midnight by See Audio. The project Yume(Yume Midnight) is...

Tin HiFi, the brand based out of China is a mainstream audio brand manufacturing a budget to mid-fi audio gears. Their "P" series being the flagship, the "T" series was introduced to capture the budget market but since the competition is very strong they were not able to give any big hits other than the T2 series. Later introduced the T2 Plus which got a nice response from the Audiophiles and to renovate the T3 series the brand launched the T3 Plus variant and in this review let's check out how that performs against the competitors. Disclaimer:-...

After spending years exploring different gears in my journey as an audiophile, I can say everything in our chain contributes to the overall output. Right from the recording of our music to the DAC in use or amp in use or the connected headphone can make or break the experience. When it comes to hardware everything should be synergizing right as per your listening preferences only then this hobby is finally worth it. I, being a gadget freak, an audio lover, loves to explore different gears. Every other day I see myself selling my current IEM or DAP...

BGVP Acoustics is a well-recognized brand from China. They specialize in HiFi In-Ear Monitors with multiple successful models such as DM6, DN3, and more. Quite recently they released their five driver hybrid IEM in the affordable price segment(Under 100$), called the BGVP DH5. DH5 is said to feature a 10mm BE plated dynamic driver with four BA units(2 from Knowles and 2 Custom-tuned). The drivers are arranged in a three-way frequency crossover. The pair features 3D-printed resin cavities with wooden face covers. I got the DH5 for audition courtesy of...

NiceHCK is a well-known brand among audiophiles. They are one of the leading manufacturers of high-resolution earbuds, IEMs, and cables. Latest in their lineup is their flagship IEMs called NiceHCK Lofty. Lofty is a well-designed pair of single-dynamic driver IEMs that adopts a 10.1mm dynamic driver with a full-beryllium diaphragm coil. There have not been many IEMs that utilize a Beryllium Diaphragm especially at the price Lofty is being offered for. NiceHCK Lofty is available to purchase for 239$, which is quite attractive considering the premium...

Tanchjim has grown a good reputation in the audio industry worldwide with its flagship Oxygen In-ear monitors. They have a solid fan base with their well-crafted and excellently tuned IEMs. Most of their IEMs including the flagship Oxygen, HANA, and the budget Cora follows Harman Tuning frequency curve. And so does their latest budget model, the Tanchjim Tanya. Tanya is the latest offering in the house of Tanchjim housing a 7mm micro dynamic driver with 3rd Generation Dual Magnetic Technology. I was looking to buy a simple IEM for daily usage, Tanya...

A few months back KBEar discontinued their single dd flagship, the KBEar Believe. It was getting good reviews and positive feedbacks from audio enthusiasts around the globe, including me. I loved that set, that set served me well with its smooth, rich tonality and powerful bass for my casual listening sessions. After its discontinuation, KBEar told us that they are working on a new single DD pair. Fast forward to last month when they announced the latest Aurora, a brand new single dynamic flagship from the house of KBEar. I, being a fan of Believe...