Introduction Many would ask: what is TangZu? Do you remember the T-Force Yuan Li? If you do, then you already know TangZu: yes, they are the same company, but they had to change the name for some reasons. The Shimin Li come out as Yuan Li’s little sisters then, but will they be able to meet the expectations of the customers, since it’s the first budget product from the company? Disclaimer: the sample was provided by HiFiGO for free in order to write an honest review. I do not represent them in any way and this is not promotional content. At the time...

Introduction KBEAR has been one of the most interesting and growing brands in Chi-Fi in the last years, thanks to the fact that they showed many times they know how to make good stuff. After the big success of their KBEAR Believe, which were discontinued due to raw materials’ shortage, and of the KBEAR Aurora, the brand is back in the market with a new single DD set: the KBEAR Ink. Disclaimer: the sample was provided by Keephifi for free in order to write an honest review. I do not represent them in any way and this is not promotional content. At...

Introduction The “Plus” version is out. After the success of the CCA CRA (which are still praised by many even though it seems like the hype train have started slowing down), KZ is back with a newer version which is supposed to be an upgrade over the original CRA; or at least, this is what a “+” in front of the name should represent, and this would be also confirmed by the fact that the price has almost doubled. Take into account that the two earphones are practically identical in terms of look, so many parts of this review will just be identical to...

Introduction Almost everyone in the hobby knows Moondrop nowadays (even those who are approaching this world only now) and for a good reason: let’s say that they know what they do. I am a big fan of their SSR, on which the community have been saying mixed things as many like them and many others don’t (and I understand the reasons, but this is another topic I won’t be discussing in this review), and I am also one of the many that appreciated the Crescent and the Quarks, both of them competing with proposals from other brands in the sub<€30 bracket...

Introduction This is a very special and “different” review. Instead of giving you a review of something “popular”, this time I want to provide you with a pleasant discovery I’ve made before 2021's Christmas Holidays. Considering the KSC75 from KOSS are becoming a lot harder to find at good prices i Europe (both because of the scarcity of raw materials and because they’re pretty old now) with respect to, let’s say, 2 years ago, I wanted to find a clip-on set that could be a good cheap option while I was waiting to find them at a lower price on the...

Introduction If you’re here then you were informed about the hype that surrounded the ZEX PRO/CRN in the last month. Since when Crinacle stated the ZEX PRO was tuned by him, many people started flooding the shops with lots of orders, driven by curiosity. I was honestly curious to try these, but I have been waiting for this moment and in the meantime I’ve had the time to look around and read what other people were saying about these. This is actually one of the few times I look at the reviews before something gets delivered, and considering what...

Introduction Another CCA, another temporary hype, just like many other products from CCA and KZ. I gotta say I have always been more attracted by CCA products than KZ ones, and this since I’ve tried the CCA C10 which I still use today as they hold up well. After the NRA, the CRA were released with an even more aggressive pricing, and I’ll try to tell you what was my experience with these new cheap IEMs from CCA. Disclaimer: the sample was provided by KZTWS for free in order to write a honest review. I do not represent them in any way and this is not...

Introduction “Belief, LetMusicBurn, Oppoty, Never Give Up”. You already know, Blon is famous for their strange name choice, but they are also popular because of some good releases that set a new “gold standard” in their price range (e.g. Blon BL-03). Even though their recent releases such as the Blon Mini and the Blon BL-A8 “Prometheus” didn’t really impress me just as the BL-03 (yes, they were pretty impressive when they came out, at least from my point of view), I’m still among the many that are always curious to try the latest Blon release. The...

Introduction Aurora is here. I was actually waiting for this more than other sets because many people ask for a replacement for the Believe, which is no longer in production due to the raw materials’ shortage we are experiencing nowadays. I think I do not need to introduce KBEAR, you have a lot of reviews of KBEAR products here on Audio Monkeys and if you ended up opening the Aurora review it means you know what we’re talking about. Let’s get straight into the review. Disclaimer: the sample was provided by Keephifi for free in order to write a...

Introduction The audio market has become very interesting in the last years and we have started finding different types of drivers even in the sub-50$ category, including low voltage electrostatic drivers (like this one which is a dynamic+low voltage electrostatic driver IEM). CCA is a very popular brand among Chi-Fi fans around the world, both because it is KZ’s sister company and because of some of their popular releases such as the CCA C10, CCA C12 and so on. I cannot hide my curiosity regarding the CCA NRA, mostly because these have recently...

Introduction After trying the Moondrop SSR (which I still like a lot) I was really curious to put the Quarks into my ears and listen to some music with them. The Quarks are one of the smallest IEMs in my collection and one of the cutest ones as well, but let’s see how they perform in this in-depth review. Disclaimer: the Moondrop Quarks were sent to me free of charge by HiFiGO in order to make a honest review. At the time of the review, the Moondrop Quarks were sold for an average price of €11 online. Buy here from HiFiGO! For more reviews, visit...

Introduction Some time ago KBEAR posted a photo of a highway during night, showing car lights’ trails (timelapse photo). I have posted a comment under their image saying “Kbear Neon, feels like a great name :D”, and they have answered “Haha, really?”. Then, one month later KBEAR tagged our instagram page saying “thanks for your name idea are coincidentally same with our design team”. I felt really honored to advise a nickname for the new IEMs from KBEAR and I felt even more grateful to be able to try them at their release. For the ones that do not...

Introduction I have never tried Tanchjim products before but I have always been curious about their products. When I first saw the Tanya online I immediately thought about asking for a sample because there are many people that still prefer bullet-style earphones instead of the more popular “IEM”-style in the Chi-Fi industry. Did they impress me? (I would like to give a spoiler, but I am just gonna say that they deserve you to read the full review). Disclaimer: the Tanchjim Tanya were sent by HiFiGO for free in order to write a honest review. At...

Introduction Oppoty Oppoty Oppoty A pair of new Blons was revelead earlier this year, and they were officially released in June. The new Blon BL-A8 (also known as the “Prometheus”) are ahestetically unique and really attracted me since the first pic that was leaked at the beginning of this year. Disclaimer: the Blon BL-A8 “Prometheus” were sent to me free of charge in order to make a honest review. Since I got two samples of the A8 (one from Keephifi and one from Linsoul), I will post both buying links. At the time of the review, the Blon BL-A8...

Introduction What is CCZ? Apparently, it’s a new brand coming on the market after some time producing for other brands. As far as I’ve heard online, it seems like they have already gained a lot of experience on the market, so I was expecting something good when I saw the Plume listed for the first time. Let’s get into the full review. Disclaimer: the CCZ Plume were sent to me free of charge from KeepHifi in order to make a honest review. At the time of the review, the CCZ Plume were sold for an average price of €170 online. You can buy these HERE...

Introduction I am extremely happy to write a review of this product. I have been following KBEAR since they were born and I own many of their IEMs, from the old F1 to the newest ones. The KBEAR Believe, which is their newest product, features a pure single Beryllium driver (pay attention, it is a PURE Beryllium driver, and not just a Beryllium plated one), and many people are already comparing these with products that cost 4x or 5x times their price. Is there too much hype? I don’t know, as I do not own stuff like the Dunu Luna or similar products in...

Introduction Dudios Tic are finally here after some troubles with the shipment. Carrie has reached me again for a review of their latest product and I immediately accepted even considering their sponsored low-latency mode. Let’s see how do they behave. Disclaimer: the Dudios Tic were provided by Carrie from Dudios free of charge in order to write a honest review. At the time of the review, the Dudios Tic were sold for €29. For more reviews, remember to check out our website: https://www.audio-monkeys.com Packaging Packaging consists in a simple...

Introduction Finally! After the monstrous hype that surrounded the Blon BL-03, the Blon BL-05 are here. Let’s see how they sound and how do they stack against the older release. Disclaimer: I wanna thank Nappoler as the Blon BL-05 were sent free of charge by HiFiGo in exchange of a honest review. You can buy them here: https://hifigo.com/products/blon-bl-05-bl05 At the time of review, the Blon BL-05 were retailed for $43. For more in-depth reviews like this, come visit us: https://www.audio-monkeys.com Technical Specs Drivers: 1DD Sensitivity...

Introduction Dudios has finally released a new pair or wireless earphones, and this time they’re not TWS. We have a sport-style pair of wireless earphones that I’ve personally undervalued until I got my hands on. Dudios surprised me with the Zeus Ace (at least when it comes to the genres I usually listen to) as they provide an enjoyable signature and a great battery life, and I was really hoping these were going to surprise me again. Let’s check if they really did! Disclaimer: the Dudios Zeus HD were provided to me by Carrie free of charge in order...

Introduction At the beginning of this year I had the pleasure to speak with Nappoler from HiFiGo, who proposed me to review the new Kinera TYR. I obviously accepted as I’ve always been interested in trying some Kinera products, and I’m pretty happy to have these little microdriver units in my hands (and in my ears). Disclaimer: the Kinera TYR were sent free of charge by HiFiGo in exchange of a honest review. Purchase links: - Aliexpress - HIFIGO I remember you that you can find more reviews on our website: https://audio-monkeys.com Before I...