Canjam SG photos + some impressions. More photos than impressions here so feel free to "unspoiler" those you're keen on. Had an absolute blast but ear fatigue was real and going from summit-fi to cheaper stuff within the span of minutes isn't ideal for testing so take these with many pinches of...

Tbh, something simple like the early engineering prototype at a previous Canjam London 2022 would fit the bill for a regular edition. I'm picturing a black shell with golden recessed in-lay +/- subtle (non-chonky) swirls of the launch edition. This would fall something along the lines of the...

Had the chance to try these out at Joseph's workshop. It's a variant of their Alpha and Impulse Ti. Jomo isn't afraid to deviate from market trends to tune what he believes to be the ideal type of sound for hifi enjoyment. These are unabashedly massive in its dual DD bass response. They pump...

Thanks! I'm always keen to read your perspective as an owner several of AuR's IEMs so will keep an eye out. Thank you! I'd love to see what your thoughts are on their entire lineup. If budget is tight then I'd vote team Ascension with something smooth and warm, easily attainable in the sub-100...

Happy New Year to all! Here were my initial impressions when auditioning the Ascension (~USD730, 1DD 5BA 2EST) prior to my purchase. My Ascension came in yesterday and having gone on an adventure through my playlists… this has only solidified my opinion that the Ascension is beyond amazing. I...

While there's been chat of the EoH being an excellent flagship tier upgrade cable, the Athena and Ariana shouldn't be overlooked. Just sharing some snaps of these somewhat similar cables. I haven't done enough A/B testing to tell any obvious sonic differences between the two but am not too keen...

Powered through Sony ZX300 4.4mm output on high gain. From experience it is adequate enough of a source, able to achieve louder than my regular listening levels at 45/120 steps of volume. My usual source at the desk will be the JDS Labs E3 Mkii 4.4mm version so that'll be fun to play around...

Looks like somebody managed to share my impressions of the Ascension (1DD 5BA 2EST, ~USD716) here before me :joy: Wanted to share some pictures and additional thoughts for fellow Head-fiers. Here's the original post for context I'd like to clarify that I do not wish for this to be taken as a...

Finally had the time to give the Volür (m20 module) some quiet time. This one was a slow burn, on first listen it didn't strike out to me as anything special; just another relatively well tuned safe option if price isn't an issue. However by the 3rd song I was starting to "get it". Be it...

The JDS Labs Element III Mk2 4.4mm version is in! I'm primarily a desktop listener with my IEMs so I was deciding between this versus the schiit stack+ with its negative gain. My decision was clear when John from JDS told me that it was possible to assemble my unit with a 4.4mm headphone jack...

Thought I'd share some thoughts for my AuR Audio Aurora (2DD 6BA, ~USD570) AuR Audio is a Singapore company that strives to deliver as much bang for your buck with their products. The shells are well built and I prefer this semi-custom fit over their larger Neon Pro. I've attached some pics of...

I ordered mine last Sunday! Seems like they've been getting heaps more attention. Great to see them gaining the traction they deserve but unfortunately this translates into much longer waiting times for their goodies since it's a 2-man show. I'm alright with the wait since they are pretty...

Still waiting for my set of Aurora but here are some pictures that have been shared on their Facebook page. Seems like there is indeed a vent below the 2 pin connector visible in the circled one and the unfinished 3D render. Super excited for my set. I met Nicholas to audition the NP and...

Sharing some snaps of my favourite FIR IEM :beyersmile: While they don't sound completely "lifelike" to my ears, they playback like a set of luxury hifi speakers with a sort of richness to the bass and mids without the bloat. I was sold on how these exhibit a kind of spacious airiness even on...

Love my Fujifilm X100V! These were taken more than a year ago at zepp, couldn't help myself when I saw the IEM shells in person. Aurum Argentum Cuprum SIX FOUR I liked the Aurum and SIX but ended up purchasing a different set back then. I would love to see a new model from CE soon and...

These are just impressions of notable IEMs done over a few rock and metal songs which are the staple of my library. Such short auditions over multiple IEMs are bound to be plagued with inaccuracies. In my experience, an audition over the same product within a week (without ear fatigue) may...

Elysian Acoustic Lab's new DIVA impressed the hell out of me. My favourite out of ALL the IEMs I tried yesterday, regardless of price range. Lee from EAL is a great guy to talk to too, show his booth some love today if you haven't already! Don't mind the hair.

Thank you for organising this generous giveaway! I am confident that the Ety team is capable of producing their own studio quality product shots so here's a slightly different take for my er2se! 1 is framed as a square, and the other 2 are framed in a 4:5 portrait aspect ratio, both ideal for...

Budget IEM roundup: CCA CRA, KZ ZES (ft. CCA BTX) I used to delve into the ins and outs of every single little thing felt about budget IEMs. As a consumer myself, I asked myself: "What do people REALLY want to know?" I've grown to feel that in this category, paying buyers only really want to...

Budget IEM roundup: CCA CA10, KZ CRN (ZEX Pro), KZ ZEX, CCA NRA I used to delve into the ins and outs of every single little thing felt about budget IEMs. As a consumer myself, I asked myself: "What do people REALLY want to know?" I've grown to feel that in this category, paying buyers only...

In-store demo: Craft Ears Genesis Series Craft Ears Argentum Craft Ears Argentum (1DD 2BA), tested on Sony ZX300 Zeppelin & Co. demo unit, UIEM SGD , SGD1149 In terms of price-to-performance, I think the Argentum offers the best deal in the whole lineup of Craft Ears' 6 IEMs. This is a V-shape...

In-store demo: Craft Ears BA lineup Craft SIX Craft SIX (6BA), tested on Sony ZX300 Zeppelin & Co. demo unit, UIEM SGD1499, CIEM SGD1599 The CE6 has a very strict reverse L-shape response. Pretty neutral in the bass and mids with the only deviation (from neutral) being in the treble. I find...

BQEYZ Autumn Review The BQEYZ Autumn was kindly provided by BQEYZ Price: USD199 from BQEYZ Aliexpress The Autumn was primarily tested on: Normal filter. Differences with various filters are discussed towards the end of the review. Stock L tips. I'm normally M but insertion depth is shallow so...

In-store demo: 64 Audio Nio and Fourte 64 Audio Nio (1DD 8BA), tested on Sony ZX300 Addicted To Audio demo unit, AUD2499 L-shape sound signature. Incoherence in the form of a bloomy bass over the BAs can be heard instantly but that aside, I enjoy the warmth heaps. It isn't boomy and has a...

TRI Meteor Review (ft. BQEYZ Summer) The TRI Meteor (1DD 1BA) was kindly provided by Keep Hi-Fi Price: USD109 from Keep Hi-Fi This is my first experience with TRI products. Had my eye on the Starsea and Starlight for a while but didn't have a chance to listen to them. I am really excited to...