The KZ Merga is priced as low as 12,99 dollars (No mic, OFC cable version) and as high as 14,99 dollars (Mic, Silver plated Cable). The KZ Castor (Harman) is priced as low as $14.99 (No mic) and as high as $15.99 (Mic); both versions include an OFC Cable. I omitted the Castor Bass Version from...

The KA5 is quite warmer sounding than the BTR15. If you are searching for another clean and transparent type of presentation, the KA5 simply isn't it. Plus, in a few months it will be replaced by the KA15, so I would personally advice against it.

Not gonna lie, I kind of like the Symphony for what it is. While it may not be the most accurate timbre-wise (not to say it’s bad in any way, just not the best), it has many other redeeming qualities that make it a very engaging IEM to listen to. When properly amped, its soundstage is...

Understandable. I mean, as he said, the Rhapsody costs 1/3 of the Hydro. Also, they are very similar tuning-wise, with the only real difference being that the Rhapsody has more bass in its default switch configuration. If we are looking for value, the Rhapsody may indeed be the best option...

And MD Jacques has just published its review for the CCA Hydro. English subtitles are available. Enjoy!

I finally ordered the TRN ST7. Fugumikan’s recent review convinced me. He gave it a 5-star rating and highly recommended it. He also confirmed pretty much everything I read about it in other Japanese people’s posts on X. According to him, it is a very well-balanced neutral IEM with a touch of...

Guys, believe the hype: the Kefine Delci kind of blew my expectations away. I only received it yesterday, and I’m already in love with it. It’s very mature-sounding, and although it has a warmish neutral type of sound signature, it has all the resolution it could possibly need. Its weight...

There is no way to do it. I suggest to simply disconnect the KA17 from the USB cable when you're not going to use it or eventually shut down the PC when you're not home.

Compared to other tips, foam tips tend to boost frequencies in the 3.5k to 5.5k range while reducing peaks in the 6.5k to 8.5k area. Personally, I’m not a big fan of foam tips due to their fit, but they should achieve exactly what you’re looking for. An image for reference from MD Jacques’s...

Technically for the High-Resolution version they only reduced the bass; the top end remains almost untouched. Trio Vader Balanced Vader High-Res

Technically, the price is the same between the CCA Trio and the KZ Vader (Balanced Ver.), literally a one-dollar difference. I therefore suggest choosing the design you like more.

Already saw it! Nice idea posting it here. It was a really enjoyable video, and also very interesting. It really makes you think about how good the budget audio market offers have become in recent years. Additionally, I hope Andy will create a similar video format, but this time comparing the...

I translated (myself) the review of the TRN ST7 that Snow Yurufuwa Audio posted on X some hours ago. Here's the link for reference (he also posted a video and some other images if you want to check, in this post I will just integrate the FR graph he provided for the ST7 and the Conch)...

I’m really curious to know what you think about it.

Is it only me, or in EQ OFF the DAC sound very different than in User 1, User 2 and User 3? I found it quite puzzling because I didn't apport any modification to said profiles trough PEQ. Is it supposed to work this way?