Head Gear Reviews by William Apollo
  1. HIFIMAN Edition XS

    4.50 star(s)
    ***The Hifiman edition XS is an open back over-ear headphone with planar drivers currently available for $379 (normally $500). I purchased the product myself to write an independent review. Specs ->Impedance - 18Ω ->Frequency response range - 8Hz-50kHz ->Sensitivity - 92dB ->Weight - 405grams ->Cable termination - 3.5mm Foreword Considering the price, it's a good value for money, but it's not perfect. It's a high-end headphone killer if you ignore some flaws. Among headphones with planar magnetic drivers, these headphones have a very...
  2. Binary X Gizaudio - Chopin

    4.00 star(s)
    ***Chopin is available on the market for 200 dollars. I bought the product myself to write an independent review. 70+ hours listened before writing the review. Specs -->Impedance: 12Ω@1kHz. -->Sensitivity: 122dB/Vrms. -->Effective Frequency Response Range: 5Hz-20kHz. -->THD+N: <1%@1kHz. -->Designed in Collaboration With Gizaudio. -->Four-Driver Hybrid Setup. -->8mm Ceramic Diaphragm Dynamic Driver. -->Customized Mid-Range Balanced Armature Driver. -->Customized Composite Dual Balanced Armature Driver for High-Frequency (2BA). -->Stunning Design...
  3. ifi Hip-Dac 3

    4.50 star(s)
    ***Hipdac 3 is the latest product in Ifi's Hipdac series. Available for $199. I purchased the device myself with the purpose of writing an independent review. I am writing this review after listening to it for about 100 hours. Specs --> Input: USB-C --> Formats Supported: DSD 256 / 11.3MHz | PCM 384kHz | MQA Full Decoder --> DAC: Bit-Perfect DSD & DXD DAC by Burr Brown --> Outputs: BAL 4.4mm | S-BAL 3.5mm --> Power Output BAL: 400mW @ 32Ω | 6.3V @ 600Ω S-BAL: 280mW @ 32Ω | 3.2V @ 600Ω --> Output Impedance: ≤ 1Ω (BAL/S-BAL) | w/ iEMatch on: ≤ 4.5Ω...
  4. DUNU Studio SA6 MK2

    4.00 star(s)
    ***Dunu sa6mk2 has a price tag of $579. I bought this iem myself to write an independent review and have listened to it for over 200 hours. Specs Frequency Response: 5 Hz - 40 kHz Impedance: 24 ohms @ 1 kHz Sensitivity: 114 +- 1 dB @ 1 kHz Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.5% @ 1 kHz Cable : Hulk Pro Mini Cable Length : 1.2m Cable Connector : 2-Pin (0.78mm) Plug Connector : Patented Q-Lock Plus Modular Plug System Included Plug Terminations: 4.4 mm TRRS Balanced, 3.5 mm TRS Single-Ended Foreword Good resolution, good detail reproduction. The...
  5. AFUL MagicOne

    4.50 star(s)
    ***Aful magic one is a single BA iem that sells for $140. I bought the product myself for an independent review. Specs -->Impedance: 38Ω. -->Sensitivity: 103dB/mW. -->Frequency Response: 5Hz-25kHz. -->Passive Isolation: 26dB. -->Connectors: 2-pin 0.78mm. -->Termination: 3.5mm/4.4mm. -->Cable Length: 1.2m. Foreword A good audiophile device makes us reviewers eager to write reviews. Before I start this review, I want you to know that this iem got me eager. Audiophiles often listen to the "equipment", not the "music". This is both a...
  6. Fiio FH11

    3.50 star(s)
    **Fiio FH11 is available anywhere for $50. I purchased the product myself to write an independent review. Specs -1 DD + 1 BA Driver Arrangement. -Impedance: 24Ω@1kHz. -Sensitivity: 111dB/Vrms. -Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz. -Connector Type: 0.78mm 2-pin connectors. -Termination Plug: 3.5mm. Build There is nothing to criticise. The fit is average, the shells and cable are very sturdy. Standard three sizes of tips come in the box. The 2pin connector is too stiff (getting softer). There is no problem with comfort in general because the shells...
  7. Tanchjim Kara

    4.00 star(s)
    I purchased this product myself with the intention of writing an independent review. I listened to it for about 100 hours before writing a review. Tanchjim is a company that has both lovers and haters. Let's see what Kara promises us. Specs SENSITIVITY: 115dB/rms FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 7-40kHz THD: <0.8%@1kHz DRIVE UNIT: DMT 3 Ultra IMPEDANCE: 27Ω±10% PIN SPECIFICATION: gold-plated straight pin DIAPHRAGM: PEEK+PU WIRE SPECIFICATIONS: 1.25m 3.5MM 0.78PIN CONDUCTOR: Litz oxygen-free copper wire Build Excellent. The simple box presents its contents...
  8. Kiwi Ears Cadenza

    4.50 star(s)
    *I purchased the product myself a few months ago and am writing this review after 80+ hours of listening to it. *This IEM can be found in the market in the 30-35 dollar range. Specificaions Drivers: 10mm Beryllium Dynamic Driver Sensitivity: 110dBSPL/mW Frequency Range: 20Hz-20KHz Impedance: 32Ω Build With a simple structure, the small shells fit well in the ear. The cable is pretty ordinary. On the other hand, all this simplicity does not hinder durability. 2pin is very stable and holds tight. The subtle patterns on the black resin shells look...
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