INTRODUCTION: Alright, this is going to be my third review of Tangzu, formerly known as Tforce, and I must admit, I'm struggling to come up with a fresh introduction for the company. It's starting to feel like déjà vu. I began my Tangzu journey with their IEM, the Tforce Yuan li, which laid the groundwork for the company. It quickly became a fan favorite, a hit with the crowd. Next up was Shimin Li, a budget offering which, to be honest, didn't quite tickle my fancy in the long run. I even took a beating for hyping it up, and during that time, the...

Introduction: Greetings and Mabuhay from the Philippines! I am excited to bring you another review, and in this one, we will be looking at the high-end DAP, the QP2R, from Questyle - my second review from the brand. The QP2R is a dedicated music player without the additional features of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or being an Android-based DAP. It solely focuses on playing your hi-res audio files without any distractions. However, with the increasing competition in the DAP market and the rise of feature-packed models, will the QP2R continue to hold its...

INTRODUCTION: The TIN HiFi C2 is dubbed as the “Mech Warrior” owing to their sturdy construction and mechanical appearance. The tagline is reminiscent of a childhood dream, where one envisions oneself as a guardian of peace, fighting tirelessly without ever surrendering. The tagline initially left me somewhat bewildered. While I can envision a scenario of a child utilizing the C2 as a means of communication while piloting a mech warrior, I cannot connect the dots between the concept and the C2. I am left wondering if the C2 conveys a playful or...

INTRODUCTION: Collaborations were notably prolific last year, indicating a trend of increased partnership among individuals and audio companies. Some of the crowd favorites are HBB (Hawaian Bad Boy) and the notorious Crinacle. And now, the time has come for Gizaudio to shine! The face of Gizaudio is Timmy Vangtan. Actually, he is one of my go-to Youtubers. And even if we don’t always agree on the gear he reviews, watching and listening to him is chill and enjoyable. Today, we will be taking a closer look at the Galileo hybrid setup IEM, which...

INTRODUCTION: Dunu has been under my radar for quite some time now. I’ve been trying to review anything from their line up and I’m glad that the Titan S is the one that landed on my doorstep. This year if I get lucky, I have my eyes on the SA6 Ultra or even the OG variant will do. If you have been following me, you must be familiar with my taste in music and preference for sound. And let me tell you early in this review, TS (I will use this name for Titan S for the entirety of this review) is a unique IEM that nailed almost all that is in my book...

INTRODUCTION: AFUL is another new player in the audio community. Well at least for me. It is the first time I’ve heard of them. In the writing of this review, Performer5 has been receiving a lot of love. For the sake of simplification, I will call it P5. AFUL has a lot of patents and frankly, I am no sound engineer and the explanation of these techs left me clueless. I am more of a sound guy, a gigging musician, and we will focus on that. Sound good? I hope so. LOL This is a touring unit and 4-5 more reviews are behind me and they will...

INTRODUCTION: Bqeyz (Best Quality Earphone For You), is as close to explaining the brand’s name, is a company I really adore and have my highest regard for. To give you a quick history, it is them that got me started with this endless hobby and passion in audio particularly with their KC2 that I keep to this day. The company is known for its innovative tech. A company that carefully thinks of its releases and not just randomly repeating itself with monthly releases and barely changing anything with its products. When Bqeyz releases a product, it...

INTRODUCTION: Tinhifi has been around and is a well-known player in the audio community. The first product I’ve tested and owned from them was the T3 Plus. I loved that set despite having mix impressions from users and reviewers. As per the company, this is an improved version of T2. I have not tried the OG T2 and comparing it to its predecessor would be pointless. The T2 DLC is quite the versatile player and I truly enjoyed my listening sessions with it. Will it somehow make a stand in this vast sea of Chi-fi products? Come on and join me as I...

INTRODUCTION: Audiosense is one of the companies I have high regard for at the same level as I adore Seeaudio, Tangzu, BQEYZ, and Kinera. I recently purchased one of their IEMs the DT300. I have not reviewed it yet and I don’t want to spoil what I intend to say on that gear. But what I can say is that Audiosense really knows how to tune and make exquisite gears. Their DT and AQ series received much love from the audio community a few months ago. And what I have for you today is a mid-range installment of roughly 500$ give or take, the AQ7...

INTRODUCTION: The Muse HiFi Power is part of our review tour. I would like to thank Kent Aldriann Alfonso and Muse HiFi for providing us with the unit to review. This is my first encounter with the brand. And to be purely honest, I was quite surprised that this didn’t fall into my personal preference. If you’ve noticed, there are more cons above. Read on to know why… DISCLAIMER: My opinions here are entirely my own. I am NOT in any way influenced by any form of incentive. This is purely my honest, subjective impressions and experience with the...

INTRODUCTION: Blon, is a company that really made quite an impression on the audio community. I will never forget the endless debate and recommendations that I myself witnessed when somebody is asking for a good IEM to start with in this hobby. I myself received this recommendation more than a year ago, and that was the infamous Blon03. My co-reviewer and mentor Eiji Romero saved me from pulling the trigger on Blon03 and instead redirected me to Bqeyz KC2 which I still have with me and still enjoy listening to. I will be sharing my impression and...

INTRODUCTION: Letshouer S12 was released more than a half year ago. It was received warmly by many from the audio community for its tonality and technicalities. It is one of the early release of a planar implementation and I think it is still one of the good ones up to this date. It is not a perfect IEM but the pros outweigh the cons for me. It ticked to me and made a mark and suited my personal preference. Read on to know more… DISCLAIMER: My opinions here are completely my own. I am NOT in any way influenced by any form of incentive. This is...

INTRODUCTION: I would like to give thanks first to Steve Tong for providing us, the Philippines circle, a chance to experience the Zetian Wu firsthand. The Zetian Wu is the 3rd release from Tangzu since the Yuan li. Here, Tangzu is officially entering the battlefield of the planar wars. Companies have been cutting each other’s throats in this war. So how does the Zetian Wu compete with the current status of planar releases? Sorry to disappoint but I will be vaguely comparing this to all the planar IEMs out there. But I will be comparing it to...

Introduction: Hello and mabuhay from the Philippines! Here we are for another audio gear review! And this time, a new kind of gear. A dongle! This will be my first attempt to review a dongle. If you have been around the audio community, you must have heard of AndyEF who initiated the Dongle madness. And what I have here is a top-tier dongle and I am quite blessed to have this as my first dongle. I am not as well-versed as Andy but I will try my very best to share my unbias and honest impressions here. Questyle is a company based in Shenzhen, China...

Ruby gem inspired Bravery INTRODUCTION: I reviewed the OG Bravery back in October, 2021. And I claimed that it was TOTL worthy for me. SeeAudio released this special anniversary limited edition, and I was compelled to get one. Surprisingly, the way I remembered how Bravery sounded to my ears back then, compared now is a bit different. Is it for the better or worst? If you want to know, pls do read on.. DISCLAIMER: My opinions here are completely my own. I am NOT in any way influenced by any form of incentive. This is purely my honest...

INTRODUCTION: BQEYZ will always be a special brand/company to me. Their KC2 is what got me started in this hobby. Thanks to Eiji Romero. After KC2, I bought the Autumn. A well-received gear and with a unique tuning execution, the magnets. Bqeyz is also known for releasing patented technology and they like to explore new tech on their products. And we now have Topaz. If you want to hear my impressions and perspective, as a musician, pls do read on… DISCLAIMER: My opinions here are completely my own. I am NOT in any way influenced by any form of...

INTRODUCTION: Tangzu, formerly known as Tforce, had made quite a mark on the audio community, with their release of Yuan li. An epic start for their "emperor series/trilogy". With Shimin li, they aim for entry level. Does Shimin li live up to its brother Yuan li? Pls do read on.. DISCLAIMER: My opinions here are completely my own. I am NOT in any way influenced by any form of incentive. This is purely my honest, subjective impressions and experience with the gear on hand. I cannot stress more that you should take this as a grain of salt for we...

INTRODUCTION: This is my second FiiO unit for review. Again I would like to thank my co-reviewer Adrian Yambao for lending these units. After 5 days of casual and critical listening, this is my impression. Pls do read on. DISCLAIMER: My opinions here are completely my own. I am NOT in any way influenced by any form of incentive. This is purely my honest, subjective impressions and experience with the gear on hand. I cannot stress more that you should take this as a grain of salt for we have different perception to sound and what we hear. I...

INTRODUCTION: This is my first FiiO product to be reviewed. I was quite surprised a co-reviewer included me in the tour. Special thanks to Adrian Yambao. FiiO has been around the audio community and they also offer some commendable DAPs. My experience with the gear on hand is quite pleasant and satisfying. Please do read on.. DISCLAIMER: My opinions here are completely my own. I am NOT in any way influenced by any form of incentive. This is purely my honest, subjective impressions and experience with the gear on hand. I cannot stress more that...

INTRODUCTION: Zerest Audio is a company based in Singapore. This is the first time I have heard of them and I would like to thank Jeremy Lim for reaching out. This unit was sent for free, and in exchange, this honest impression from me. For more details,please visit their official website www.zerestaudio.com DISCLAIMER: My opinions here are completely my own. I am NOT in any way influenced by any form of incentive. This is purely my honest, subjective impressions and experience with the gear on hand. I cannot stress more that you should take...