Disclaimer: The KBEAR Lark was sent to me for review free-of-charge. Rest assured though, I will be as objective as possible. Ratings are given on a scale of 1 through 10 and are graded relative to my experience with the myriad IEMs I own, from budget-friendly earphones to the many TOTL ones I have reviewed. Introduction To be honest, prior to Wendy (KBEAR’s representative) reaching out to me, I had never tried any KBEAR products, though I was very much aware that they were a head-fi sponsor. Thus, I am grateful for the opportunity to listen...

Full Review can be found on my site: https://audiorambles.com/sony-ier-m9/ Build Quality, Fit, Comfort and Isolation Aesthetics (8.5/10): Matte Black shells, decorated with a carbon-fibre faceplate. A classic look, for sure, yet still awfully handsome to look at. Build Quality (9/10): The housing of the M9 is made with Magnesium Alloy. I can’t say I’ve much experience with the material, but they feel sturdy to the touch. The MMCX connectors are made such that they do not rotate, always a plus in my books for longevity. Included cables are...

Review: https://audiorambles.com/campfire-audio-atlas/ Introduction Undoubtedly the undisputed Magnum Opus of Campfire Audio, the Campfire Andromedas have received critical acclaim since their release. While they personally didn’t fit my bill, they remain a staple recommendation within the community. Perhaps a victim of the Andromeda’s widespread success, however, Campfire have found themselves under significant scrutiny after the disappointing debuts of the “Io” and “Polaris V2”. Adding even more fuel to the metaphorical fire, their subsequent...

Full Review: https://audiorambles.com/hyla-audio-ce-5/ Packaging and Accessories Exterior wise, it’s a cardboard black box with a golden “HYLA” logo plastered upon the front. Upon opening the box, the CE-5 sits flush within two dimples, cushioned by a thin sheet of cloth which covers the entirety of the interior. Simple yet effective packaging, very pretty. Accessories provided include: – A small Van Nuys Carrying Case (not pictured here, sent for warranty) – Foam tips – A few pairs of silicone tips -Cleaning tool The carrying case is...

Full Review: https://audiorambles.com/jh-audio-roxanne/ Introduction When Jerry Harvey Audio released the JH Roxannes, they were revered as somewhat of a technological marvel. In 2019, while even companies like Knowledge Zenith may be releasing 8-driver IEMs, the audio landscape was vastly different back in 2013. The integration of 12 drivers in a single shell back then was virtually unheard of,combined with Jerry Harvey’s proprietary “Freqphase”, “SoundrIVe” technologies, and an adjustable bass port, the Roxannes made waves round the community...

Full review: https://audiorambles.com/audio-technica-ath-e70/ Packaging and Accessories The minimalist design on the outer layer is to my fancy, maintaining a sleek yet premium feel to the product. The black cardboard box underneath it houses the IEMs, which can be found nestled within a hard yet malleable foam upon opening. It’s nothing spectacular, but it gets the job done, though for a flagship product, perhaps more could have been desired. Accessories provided include: – A small black case – Comply Foam tips – A few pairs of silicone...

Full Review: https://audiorambles.com/qdc-anole-v3/ Packaging and Accessories The packaging of the Anole V3 is very well presented. The outer shell of the box is solid, hard cardboard, maintaining a turquoise-black aesthetic. Open flipping the cover open, the IEMs are nested in a malleable yet hard foam. The turquoise cardboard below it hides the generous spread of accessories provided by QDC. Accessories provided include: – A rectangular hard leather case – Earphone Cleaning/Tuning Tool -Myriad pairs of silicone tips -Airplane adapter...

Review here: https://audiorambles.com/tansio-mirai-tsmr-3/ Introduction The Tansio Mirai TSMR3 sport 3 Balanced Armature drivers per side and are tuneable by 3 switches for a total of 7 configurations. And I know of no better way to start a review of the Tansio Mirai TSMR3 than with a personal anecdote. When I first bought the TSMR3, it came in what Tansio Mirai claimed to be a “balanced positive mode”. (0,1,0 with “1” indicating the presence of a switch flipped on, and “0” otherwise) Now whatever “balanced positive mode” was supposed to mean, I...

Link for Full Review: https://audiorambles.com/kz-zs10-pro/ I’ve never been a proponent of Knowledge Zenith Products; I’ve always felt the prominent Chinese company exemplified everything that was wrong with majority of Chi-Fi: Unbearable treble peaks to boost perceived clarity, releasing a barrage of low quality products to see which ones the market can tolerate, and a tunnel-visioned focus on driver counts rather than proper, mature tuning. The KZ ZS10 Pro however, sporting 1 Dynamic Driver and 4 Balanced Armature Drivers, sound fantastic for...

Full Review on AudioRambles: https://audiorambles.com/xba-n3/ Overall, the XBA-N3 possess a relatively neutral sound signature with a slight sub-bass and lower treble boost. It retains a good amount of warmth, allowing it to never sound muddy but still maintain its smoothness across the board. Where it really excels, however, is in its natural tone and timbre, providing an enjoyable and relaxing listening experience . Bass (7.5/10): The XBA-N3 showcases thumping sub-bass which goes down low, though it still remains a controlled affair. It may...

Full Review here at my site: https://audiorambles.com/bgvp-dm6-2/ The BGVP DM6 sports a warm sounding V-shaped signature, with an emphasis on bass and treble frequencies. They are however, in my opinion, severely lacking in the midrange compared to similarly priced offerings on the market. Bass (7.5/10): The bass of the DM6 is very presented very convincingly for a balanced armature based IEM. It’s definitely well above average, especially in the midbass region. The BGVP DM6 has a midbass emphasis, and has very good impact and slam, reminiscent...