AFUL MagicOne

Introduction​

AFUL is a strange name for sure, and mostly because it’s not among the most iconic brands in Chi-Fi history.
After the P5 and the P8, the brand is back with the MagicOne, a single BA IEM which is far from being A(W)FUL (sorry, but this joke has been around for a while and I needed to put it in the review).

Disclaimer: the AFUL MagicOne were sent from HiFiGO free of charge so that I could write a honest review. This review represents my personal opinion on the set and it is by no means a promotional or paid content.
At the time of the review, the AFUL MagicOne were on sale for about 139,99$ at HiFiGO
and you can also find them at Amazon and Aliexpress.

Technical Specifications​

• Driver Configuration → 1 x BA
• Sensitivity → 103 dB
• Impedance → 38 Ω
• Frequency Response → 5 Hz – 35 kHz
• Cable → 1,2m OFC silver plated cable with 0.78mm 2-PIN connectors
• Plug Type → straight gold plated 3,5mm jack connector

Packaging​

AFUL MagicOne’s packaging is simple but it doesn’t look cheap.
It contains:

• The AFUL MagicOne
• 2 sets of different tips in S,M and L size, for a total of 6 pairs of tips
• A convenient hard carry case
• The detachable cable
• User manual

HiFiGO also sent me a pair of Divinus Velvet eartips, since apparently they knew pairing these with the MagicOne could have been a good idea.

Design and Build Quality​

It’s really hard to find any flaw in the MagicOne’s build quality. The 3D printed resin shells look beautiful and the look-through transparent material is eye-catchy.
Being a BA unit, there’s no dynamic driver inside and no pressure vents as a result.

The nozzle is of average size and the ear-facing side of the shell has a protruding wing which grants a more secure fit. Some will like the latter, some won’t, but I can say that even though I don’t usually like it, the MagicOne are so small that it ends up being very useful and helpful.

Cable​

The stock cable is awesome: it’s solid, well built and flexible, and the pre-made hooks are comfortable. If one would want to be nitpicky, it’s not the most lightweight cable I could ask for, but this isn’t a real issue.
And yes, there’s a chin slider as well, which is mandatory at this price.

Comfort and Isolation​

The MagicOne fit like gloves in my ears, both because of their small shells and because the small protruding wing really helps me in finding a very secure fit. One would think that the fully closed design could lead to driver flex or similar issues, but this is not the case: the MagicOne don’t have any of these problems and they also insulate wonderfully from external noises (AFUL declares 26dB of passive isolation).

This is really one of the most comfortable and easy to fit IEMs I have tried in the last few years, period.

Sound​

GEAR USED FOR THE TEST

• DAC: Topping E30
• AMP: Topping L30
• Mobile phones: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Xiaomi Mi A3
• Dongle: Apple Type-C dongle, Truthear SHIO
• Portable DAPs: Benjie S8/AGPTEK M30B
• Other sources: Presonus AudioBox iONE, ElGato Wave XLR

Do they need an amplifier?
The MagicOne are harder to drive than expected, and even though they won’t need a serious desktop amplifier to run well, they at least ask for a good dongle in order to properly shine.

Sound signature
The AFUL MagicOne are a neutrally tuned set with no particular boosts or dips. It’s basically a very balanced set that aims to suit many different genres.
The MagicOne really don’t sound like your average single BA affordable set, and in fact it’s not easy to guess if you do a blind test.

Lows: quality over quantity, definitely. The sub-bass doesn’t rumble and it cannot provide the visceral feeling which only a dynamic driver can be proud of, but it’s “there” in its leanest and controlled form (which is already a victory for a single full range BA).
The bass is very tight, fast, with good attack and speed, and despite the fact that it isn’t a very thick bass, it still provides nice textures and an enjoyable (yet controlled) kick.

Mids: the midrange isn’t recessed, instead it sounds very natural with frontal instruments and good layering capabilities. There isn’t a particular timbre direction and in fact it’s very hard to say if it’s better to listen to guitars, violins, and so on: just choose what you like and most of them will sound fine. Maybe, the upper midrange sounds slightly better due to the fact that the lower midrange usually needs more thickness to be a truly deep experience, but male vocals still sound very good given the kind of tuning.

Highs: the highs are not for treble sensitive people, but overall it’s a very nice and sparkling treble with a lot of details. The extension is not phenomenal, but this is a really great treble tuning that doesn’t become fatiguing thus still retaining the energy that one needs when listening to the sounds that play in that region.
I’m surprised that given all that happens in the lows and mids, this single full range BA still has space for a well done and detailed treble (moreover considering the price range and the overall package).

Soundstage is not out of your head, but everything is at its place and the MagicOne also surprise with a nice imaging and at pinpointing instruments on the stage.

I have also tried to use the MagicOne with the Divinus Velvet tips, but in my case I preferred the stock tips since they make the MagicOne more stable and secure in my ears.

AFUL MagicOne vs Hisenior T2U​

The T2U were the predecessors of the more recent T2 Classic from Hisenior, featuring a double Knowles BA setup and a very unique signature.
Being very brief, the MagicOne destroy the T2U in almost every aspect, from fit to sound, from cable quality to the overall build quality.
The low-end is slightly fuller, the bass is less pillowy, the vocals sound more natural and the treble is more detailed and smoother. The T2U are less bright and warmer overall, but the MagicOne sound more open, with better imaging and excitement at the same time.
Everything is better on the MagicOne, and this is another proof that the driver count doesn’t always make a difference.

AFUL MagicOne vs Truthear Hexa​

The two are slightly different but at the same time they partially share the target since both go for a more analytical and less V-shaped approach than the competitors.
The Hexa are more focused on the sub-bass, whereas the MagicOne has a slightly more forward bass with tighter kickdrums. The lower midrange is more or less the same, even though the Hexa sound a bit deeper and warmer whereas the upper midrange is more energetic and forward on the MagicOne.
Treble is more sterile and a bit more extended on the Hexa, but the MagicOne are more detailed and resolving than the Hexa. Soundstage is wider and slightly deeper on the Hexa, but the imaging and layering capabilities are superior on the MagicOne.
Build quality and design are very good on both sets but the MagicOne appears like a more refined and premium product and they are also superior in terms of comfort and isolation on average. The stock cable of the Hexa is ages behind MagicOne’s provided cable.

Final Thoughts​

The MagicOne were a surprise, and I mean a true surprise.
If I didn’t know they were single BA IEMs, I would have never guessed the configuration, since at first I thought it was a hybrid set.
The overall sound signature is not thin or lacking in one particular area, and the overall sound reproduced by this set is unique and surprisingly full. Sure, it’s not fair to ask for a very visceral low-end, but I was also hit by a responsive and satisfying bass that I wasn’t expecting to hear.

No hype, but these need to be tried.
Good job AFUL.

Introduction!
Hello friends!
Today we’ll talk about headphones from the company AFUL and I’m sure that it’s already on the lips of many, and this time they decided to do something interesting and move away from the theme of the usual hybrid headphones and release headphones with 1 armature driver that provides full sound at all frequencies and you will find out today in this review whether they managed to do it or not, but the cost of the headphones is $139.
And they come in a very small box with a picture of the headphones on the front, the model name MagicOne, and the Aful company logo is also there.

And at the back, as always, the technical characteristics are indicated, and here, as I said earlier, 1 armature driver is responsible for the sound, and the sensitivity of the headphones is 103dB and they received a 38ohm impedance, and I’ll immediately say that they are quite hard for to drive!

Let's take a look at what's included!
And the first thing that greets us is a black box with AFUL logo!

And the headphones themselves are fixed here, and they look quite interesting, they have a transparent white finish inspired by the beauty of falling snowflakes, which are present here on the front of the earphone next to the AFUL inscription on the left earphone and MagicOne on the right!

And according to the standard, they have a reliable 2-pin connector installed that goes exactly in line with the body, and on the inside of the earphone you can see how everything inside is made and wired, and in fact, next to this rather elongated nozzle you can see that very small reinforcement driver on which there is the inscription AFUL!

And by the way, the diameter of the nozzle is 0.4 centimeters, so the fit here is generally excellent and I think the headphones will suit everyone.
Accessories!
Well, in this good case with the brand logo on the front, there is an excellent 4-wire cable and two sets of regular silicone ear tips!

The cable has 2pin connectors for connecting to headphones and a 4.4 jack plug in my case for connecting to an amplifier, you can also choose a 3.5 jack when purchasing if you need it, the cable here is really good and I wouldn’t change it, since it has comfortable ear hooks and it doesn't get tangled!

How do these headphones sound?
Well, now friends, let's talk about the most important thing, namely the sound of this model!
And this is what their frequency response graph looks like and they are tuned very well, there is a very confident bass shelf, right under my target, and fairly smooth mids with a neat transition to the upper mid area which received a slight emphasis, and surprisingly for just one armature The emitter here has very long high frequencies, but where else have you seen this?

Low Frequencies:
Well, now, as always, I begin a detailed analysis with their low frequencies.
I think this is what most of you are primarily concerned about:
And the sub-bass area in these headphones is quite clearly accentuated and has excellent mass and volume with good filling of space with its depth, and the textural elaboration is at a very good level and is definitely no worse than dynamic drivers. Of course, this is not a super basshead model, but there is a subwoofer effect here there is and it is very obvious.
And the midbass in them received additional emphasis and especially clearly stands out in electronic compositions due to its pronounced attack, which allows the kick to open up well and not get lost along with the bass, well, the attack does not feel somehow relaxed, on the contrary, we have a blow quite concentrated on the attack , with good and clearly long-lasting attenuation due to a slight approach to the mid-range, but everything is within the normal range.
Mid Frequencies:
Well, the mid frequencies in these headphones are very detailed in overtones with a clear highlighted attack of the instruments and with good construction of plans and correct focusing in the sound field, and they sound very emotional and dynamic with good forward emphasis on the vocal part and drums that is, for everyone who is tired of neutral headphones with a calm, relaxed presentation, then this will clearly be your choice, here you will find rich vocals and In general, a cheerful musical rendering of this range, and I note with good transparency and air and with an optimal and correct amount.
And it is especially worth highlighting the way in which these headphones present the vocal part and instruments in general; the vocals themselves are very articulate, intelligible and clear, and do not sound closed and dull, do not have any excessive brightness, on the contrary, they are quite well advanced forward and wide in space along with the percussion part, which is what I like.
High Frequencies:
Well, the high frequencies here are presented as quite neat but sparkling and emphasized, with a small but correct, not excessive emphasis on cymbals and percussion, and have good detail with no less hidden technicality, so in my opinion there are no restrictions on genres here
and the headphones cope perfectly and without problems with various music with heavy genres and electronics and they reproduce everything without losing details during playback, which is especially important since the analytics here is at a very good level, while I note that they do not pull out recording problems and various unnecessary nuances in music that distract you, which in my opinion is especially important when listening and enjoying music, rather than working with it.
Stage and stereo panorama:
In the Aful MagicOne headphones it turned out to be quite wide, they perfectly draw images and various plans in depth and at the same time do not blur or lose the images of instruments and drum parts in space!
My conclusion on these headphones:

Aful MAGICONE turned out to be amazing, excellent headphones with only 1 armature driver and yes, friends, they really managed to do it the first time and very accurately, for emotional and fun listening with a very comfortable and correct presentation complemented by a weighty textured and dense bass, smooth and weighty mid frequencies and very comfortable technical highs.
Link where you can buy them!
AFUL MagicOne on HiFiGo: https://hifigo.com/products/aful-magicone
AFUL MagicOne on Aliexpress HiFiGo Store: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006184207746.html
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Over the years as an audiophile, and as a gadget lover, I feel myself growing with new experiences every day. Being a gadget lover since my childhood days, I have always found some peace with new tech and gear, be it for gaming where I spend some time on my PS5 every few days(yeah life caught up), be it photography where I enjoy clicking good pictures of my gear now, or be it the world of audiophilia where I see myself growing every single day. I personally feel that I am learning every single day, some days with my own mistakes, some days with new and innovative launches. Well, enough of this banter, But why all this banter? Because today I am bringing a new and innovative product for review, the AFUL Magic One. When I was new to the hobby, I had a strange craving for driver count. There was a time a few years back when I had a misconception that the more the number, the better would be the sound. Yeah, I was proven wrong by myself in just a few weeks of exploration, but hey that’s what we call learning!! But even with all the exploration daily, there are only two single balanced armature drivers that I have come across to date(that I have personally experienced not talking about reading online), The first one was the highly-acclaimed, widely regarded Etymotic ER4 series. An IEM backed by scientific research and housing a single BA driver unit. Honestly, I owned the dynamic driver variant ER2XR for some time, but ER4SE, I just got to audition the beauty for a few minutes only during a meetup. It was really good, no doubts about that, the fit was kinda of strange and required some time getting used to, but sound-wise that set was really exceptional. Although I would say the pair is quite pricey in today’s market, it was last available for like 350$ or something in my country(for a new unit). The Second Single BA IEM that I have tried to date is this one right here, the AFUL Magic One. Today we are going to find out how this one keeps up with a single BA unit.

Priced at 139.99$, this IEM brings a lot of Talk with itself. AFUL, ever since the brand debuted in the market has always been confident about its products because as per them they have always backed them up with proper scientific research as well. Their debutant products, the Performer5 and the Performer8 were a huge success in the market(I personally liked both, and loved the P8). This new Single BA set, the Magic One has stories of its own that the brand is advertising everywhere. They have some Nautilus speaker theme acoustic tubing, some innovative new acoustic technologies, and a newly developed customized BA for a full-frequency response. All these are the things that you can read anywhere, but this write-up today is not going to highlight any of those. Today, I am primarily gonna focus on how the Magic One sounds. So, let’s not waste any more time, I get my keyboard ready, and you guys wipe up the glass of your specs and let’s begin.

A Short Disclaimer:-

Before I begin, I would like to thank HiFiGo for this opportunity to test the MagicOne. I received the set directly from them for the purpose of this review, I would like to clear that there is not monetary benefit for writing anything good or bad about any product here. All thoughts in this review today are going to be my own based on my own experience with the Magic One for the past 1 week or something. I would like to add links to HiFiGo stores, you can purchase from them, they are non-affiliated links.

https://hifigo.com/products/aful-magicone
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM5NCGCD/aful+majicone/
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CM5SVX5Y/aful+majicone/
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006184207746.html

Design & Build Quality:-

I am skipping over the unboxing part, I will show that in my video review. Just a few words about that, the pair comes in a simple package with a carry case, a 3.5mm terminated cable, and a bunch of eartips. Magic One looks magical, well you can say I used the name to describe the pair itself but it is damn true. The pair has clear transparent shells with complete see-through visibility of the inside arrangement through the inner cavity. Inside we can see the BA driver unit, the different arrangements AFUL has made to achieve their desired sound here, It is quite spectacular if you ask me. The face covers look beautiful, They have a beautiful shiny silver pattern on the panels. They are made up of resin material, light in weight and ergonomic in shape. I find the pair to provide me with a good fit. These are quite comfortable to wear for long hours as well, I don’t notice any pressure build up on my ears even after hours of usage(spent like 3-4 hours on a single run last night only). The Fit and isolation are quite solid with the Magic One. The good thing here is that the Magic One shells are quite compact, I am pretty sure these will provide a good fit for most users even with the ones with small ears(mine are on the medium side).

Powering the MagicOne:-

How much power would a single BA take? I was kinda chill about driving the Magic One. But to my surprise, the MagicOne takes some juice to sound its best. On my FiiO M15S, I am at around 60-65/120 volume on medium gain for my optimum listening level. This is on the 3.5mm single-ended connection port, while using balanced 4.4mm connection, the pair was at around 40/120 level. With my Sony WM1A Mk1, I was at around 100/120 volume level on high-gain single-ended outputs. It takes some extra juice compared to other IEMs in my collection. Like you won’t feel the numbers of FiiO being any high, but let me tell you that the M15S is quite powerful, I never had to go above 25-30/120 volume level for any of my other IEMs. Don’t think you need an extremely powerful source for the MagicOne, you can enjoy good sound with a dedicated DAC/AMP or a dedicated Hi-Res audio player with decent power. Even sounds great with my WM1A which is not so powerful. It’s just that only smartphones might not be the best choice for the MagicOne, just treat her with a dedicated high-fidelity source device and you will be good to go.

Pairing Impressions:-

With FiiO M15S:-

FiiO M15S retains the true signature for any connected IEM or HP. The player is mostly neutral in its presentation which is quite evident in the pairing here with the MagicOne. MagicOne sounds clear and gets easily powered with this player. Soundstage feels really big and wide with the M15S.

Sony WM1A MK1(My unit is hardware modded with added shielding and replaced internal cables):-

Sony DAPs are known for their rich and smooth signature, MagicOne sounds a bit richer and has denser notes when paired with the Sony here. The vocals sound a little warm, a little denser, and a little smoother here. The soundstage feels a little immersive but the instruments have a little added heft here on this combination.

I personally enjoy Magic One on both of my setups. WM1A I just have to push the volume near to the full-on high-gain mode while the M15S easily drives it with no issues at all on medium gain(there are 3 more gain levels above medium on the M15S).

Let’s Talk Sound:-

Magic One was an IEM I was not very excited about. I was thinking about how much can be achieved with a single BA, and to my surprise, my first audition itself changed my opinion on the Magic One. The pair with its single BA setup delivers quality sound, once I put these into my ears, they don’t feel like a single BA is doing the magic. It actually feels like a full multi-driver setup doing the magic. As for describing its sound, AFUL Magic One has a neutral, balanced sound response with a hint of bass boost. The bass boost is nominal, not exaggerated or something, but ample enough to make a precise lower-end response.

The lower end is precisely produced, and bass notes are quick and accurate. They aren’t hard-hitting or slamming, but clean and precise. During my first listen, I was questioning whether it was actually a single BA producing such a clean and precise bass response. Compared to DD IEMs(like EA500 or EPZ Q5), i would say they have more slam and body to the bass, Magic One is more about refined notes that are precisely produced. Mid-bass is a little more prominent than the sub-bass. The sub-bass rumble is there, you can hear it but it’s not as rumbling or shaking as you would get on a DD set. Midrange has good vocal clarity and outstanding separation for instruments. In fact, Instrument separation and imaging are my favorite parts of the Magic One. You can actually pinpoint every instrument and performer on the soundstage nicely with the set. The Treble region is smooth and defined. It has a roll-off in the high-frequencies, but notes don’t end abruptly, we get fuller sound throughout the three frequencies with well-rounded notes.

Tone and Timbre of the Magic One is quite natural and smooth. Vocals have a natural tone to them(talking about both male and female vocals). They have a good texture to them as well. Technically, Magic One is a good performer, we have excellent imaging, outstanding separation, and a wide soundstage as well. Soundstage in fact has a big presentation, it sounds both wide and extends well in depth section as well. Basically, if I have to summarise the sound of the Magic One, I would say, a neutral-balanced sound profile, precise bass response, natural tone and timbre, wide staging, and absolutely amazing separation and instrument clarity. Now this is all that I personally like in the sound of the Magic One, now on to some things that I personally think could have been improved.

Cons With the AFUL Magic One:-

Well, you must have gotten an idea that I liked the Magic One, But there are a few things I personally feel the pair could improve. Let’s check them out.

>Since a single BA is doing the magic here, the pair suffers from roll-off at both ends of the frequency segment. Taking off some energy into the treble and some depth from the sub-bass section.

>I would like more sub-bass rumble and some more thunder.

>MagicOne needs some good source to sound its best. Treat her well to get the best experience.

Apart from these, I don’t think I can find some flaws in the set. Now Let’s compare the set with some other pairs. I don’t have anything with a single BA as of now in my collection apart from the Magic One, but I do have some experience with the EA500 in recent times. So Let’s find out how this single BA sounds in comparison to the highly acclaimed single DD.

Simgot EA500 vs AFUL Magic One:-

>Both pairs differ slightly in their signature. The EA500 has a neutral to slightly bright signature while the MagicOne has a neutral to slightly warm signature.

>Instrument separation, Imaging, and positioning are better on the Magic One and the notes are well-rounded while the EA500 is a little crispy.

>Overall sound of the EA500 is more energetic, and the Magic One is a little relaxed in comparison.

>The bass of EA500 is faster and has better depths in the sub-bass region.

>Midrange clarity and tonality of the MagicOne are exceptionally good. It feels more natural. The upper mids on EA500 are slightly hot and more upfront, no such issue here, the Magic One sounds smooth and musical.

Final Words on the AFUL Magic One:-

What else can I say?? AFUL Magic One is truly a magical one. Why do I say this? As I mentioned earlier in this write-up today, I was kind of expecting nothing with the Magic One. There are only a handful of multi-BA sets that I prefer listening to like the Sony M9, SoundRhyme SR8, 64Audio U12T, DUNU SA6 MK2, Night Oblivion Butastur, etc., but I never expected such a clean and accurate sound with a natural tone and timbre from a single BA set. Yeah, the MagicOne has a few flaws of its own, but it achieves a great sound in many other ways. The AFUL MagicOne gets a default recommendation from me, not only for its amazing sound but also because everyone should experience the engineering that goes behind the MagicOne to deliver such a great sound with a single BA driver unit.

Well, that’s it about the MagicOne from my side. I hope you guys liked this review of mine, if you have any questions related to the MagicOne, feel free to ask me in the comments section below.

“Music is the shorthand of emotion.”

~~Leo Tolstoy, Russian writer and author of War & Peace and Anna Karenina.


AFUL ACOUSTICS is one of the new audio companies that was able to achieve monumental success since the release of their highly popular models like Performer 5 and Performer 8 in a short period. To be honest, I'm not particularly impressed with the Performer 5 but the Performer 8 was a total refinement and a huge improvement of what the previous model lacked, So it was another moment that first impression last as irrelevant as AFUL is striving for further improvement of their products.



This is my third product review from them and this time, they take another direction regarding this set. This is AFUL MagicOne, AFUL's latest creation that really differentiates with its predecessors. This time, it is a single BA (balanced armature) driver configuration in which AFUL claimed that it is their proprietary design and spending a lot of time and effort just developed it. Aside from their self-development of their own BA driver, they also implemented some interesting technologies in which I will share more information later on.



The balanced armature driver that was implemented here is a full-range type that is capable of encompassing all parts of the audio frequency spectrum, from low frequencies to ultra-high frequencies. AFUL did some modifications on this driver by replacing some of the materials on its internal structure with newer type of materials like Dupont high performance polymers instead of older PET on its surround ring for its diaphragm inside for improvement of its acoustic property to have a more cohesive and accurate response to improve extensions of some frequencies, transients and decays without any interferences and out of phase issues in a long run.



Aside from its vaunted BA driver, it was supported with newly-developed SE-Math Technology that was supported with RCL Network along with an acoustic structure design inside which supposedly improves the performance of the BA driver with proper modulation as it targets a specific frequency response curve to have a clearer and coherent sound while retaining its smoothness and naturalness on its sound output.



Another interesting innovation that AFUL able to achieve was the implementation of its unique design of its acoustic tube along with vent hole on the rear area of its cavity base in which AFUL named it as Nautilus Acoustic Maze Technology that according to them, it adds more rumble, slam and depth in which most single-BA sets struggle to exhibit it but MagicOne able to deliver it. The Nautilus Acoustic Maze Technology was inspired by a structural design and quite compact Nautilus Hi-fi Speaker by Bowers and Wilkins in which I actually saw one before in person.




The driver along with other proprietary internal components were encapsulated in a transparent shell structure made of high quality medical-grade acrylic resin and it was moulded via 3D-printing. Its UIEM-style shell contours will give the best possible fitting just like its predecessors which are also known to have some ergonomic shell designs in the IEM market. Like all AFUL models, it still uses a proven 0.78.mm 2-pin connector which is more stable in connection and easy to do some cable swapping.



As I mentioned, AFUL MagicOne shells really fit well into my lugholes and I find it very comfortable without any issues for long listening sessions. The passive noise isolation of this set is quite impressive as it is able to block some unwanted external noises from the outside surroundings.



The stock cable of AFUL MagicOne is of a high quality that it is well-built and its 4-core Litz high purity oxygen-free copper and oxygen-free silver-plated copper wirings that were tightly braided and on its end, it has a 3.5mm SE termination plug. This cable will deliver a low distortion and interference while maintaining a smooth signal transmission.



The product packaging of AFUL MagicOne is rather minimalist and utilitarian as it was able to provide basic inclusions for the IEM's usage.



These are the following contents included in AFUL MagicOne packaging box.


■ Pair of AFUL MagicOne IEMs

■ Stock cable

■ Three (3) pairs of narrow-bored ear tips in different standard sizes.

■ Three (3) pairs of white-coloured balanced bore ear tips in different standard sizes.

■ Circular metal storage case

■ Paperwork like instruction manual and warranty card.



The AFUL MagicOne can be powered by devices with decent power output but you need to increase its amplitude level a bit just to give that optimum requirement to properly power scaling. If it was properly driven, you will hear a full range vivid sound that this set is able to produce.



The tonal aspect of this set is that it has a balanced-neutral sound profile in which all parts of its frequency range are a tad linear in presentation while maintaining a well-balanced and controlling some peaks and dips on its frequency spectrum.



(Graph was provided by @baskingshark , credits to him and his effort.)


LOWS/BASS:

The bass quality of this one is rather interesting on how it delivers. For a single BA driver, it managed to produce a sufficient punch, fast and precise bass though it still doesn't have a dynamic and slam of a dynamic driver but at least, it maintains a clean bass response.

There's an ample presence of sub bass as I was able to perceive those reverberations and rumble coming from certain instruments like synthesisers, low tone bass guitars, drum machines and octabasses. Mid-bass is reasonably well-textured as it gives a good note density on certain instruments like bass guitars, bass kick drum and cellos. A generous amount of note weight on mid-bass will also give a good volume and depth on bass-baritone vocals. Bass guitars have a substantial roar as they sound broad with a good amount of raspiness, while cellos have sonorous, full and dark sound. The bass kick drums have those resonant and gloomy sound which are rather unusual for a single BA driver that was able to reveal it. Bass-baritone vocals have enough depth and darker tone as it manages to give that guttural and dense sound.


MIDRANGE:

This is probably the strongest asset of the AFUL MagicOne as it is quite neutral, clean and transparent while maintaining a well-balanced texture that both male and female vocals will be equally benefited while it gives a more natural yet coherent tone in all types of instruments.

On male vocals, baritones in any types whether it is lyric, kavalier baritone, verdi or dramatic ones have a lush, rich and enough warmth on their voice quality. Tenors are quite excellent on this set as they sound full, brassy and dazzling with a good amount of energy. The countertenors have rather pleasant vocal qualities as they sound graceful, tender and agile as they are able to execute their distinctive falsetto voices on this set.

In regards to female vocals, contraltos have rich, husky and lush vocals while mezzo-sopranos have smooth, velvety and glowing sound characteristics in which the MagicOne is able to project them justifiably with their natural and correct timbre. Sopranos sounds pretty good on this one as they sound silky, creamy and dazzling in dramatic and soubrette sopranos able to show their vocal flexible and power but on coloratura sopranos, while having a good timbre, I also notice that it sound less energetic but still manage deliver an articulate and clean voice.

Instruments in any type sound almost accurate on its tonal colour and quite natural as it has proper balance and even texture on its note weight. Strings like guitars, violins and harps, they sound well-balanced but it might be lacking of brightness and lingering sound to others but that's one of the characteristics of balanced-neutral tuning. Guitars have a very fundamental and balanced sound as it harmoniously flows well with other instruments as if it doesn't overwhelm. Violins have that introspective and pure sound from them while harps have a cascading and full sounding as I enjoy on every pluck. Regarding brass instruments, trumpets have a substantial and brilliant sound while horns have a resounding and velvety sound although it somehow lacks intensity, and then on trombones, they have solid and "dramatic" sound as I heard it on orchestras or ska tracks. Woodwinds like flutes, piccolos, clarinets and saxophones, I feel that they might not airy enough in some tracks but their timbre are still impeccable as flutes have graceful and ethereal sound, piccolos have graceful and clear sound as I listened to some repertoire from Strauss, Mozart and Handel. Clarinets have that gentle and caressing sound as it shows in an evocative and expressive way in any musical structure especially on classical music, while saxophones have similar characteristics with clarinets albeit it has added penetrating sound. About percussion instruments, snares have precise and clear sound, tom-toms have a warm and resonant sound, field drums have that majestic sound and kettledrums have deep and velvety sound. Pianos sound pretty well-balanced on its every tone and precise no matter what note registers it played.


HIGHS/TREBLE:

The treble response of AFUL MagicOne is definitely smooth, balanced and inoffensive with an ample brightness just to give an enough expressiveness on some vocals and a good definition on its percussive and rhythmic instruments attack. On the presence part of this particular frequency, it has good clarity and is well-balanced so that it doesn't sound harsh or too transparent that might sound a bit detachable on the sound spectrum. I can assure that there's not a hint of sibilance on this set.

Cymbals have a lustrous and resonant sound while hi-hats have a buzzing and shortened soughing sound that is quite close to how they sound in live performances. Celestas have an ethereal and sweet sound with just a hint of glistening. Glockenspiels have a bell-like sound in which sometimes I consider it lustrous. On the brilliance part, to my surprise, given that I have tested some sets with single BAs, this one is fairly a moderately airy extension and has a good sparkle on it.


SOUNDSTAGE, IMAGING AND OTHER TECHNICALITIES:

For a single BA set, its overall sound/speaker staging is pretty well proportionate and moderately spacious on how I perceived within my aural sphere, it has a natural width on its lateral span, good height reach and fairly immersive depth between front to rear.

On its imaging aspect, it somehow projects a concave-like stereo presentation as I was able locate the exact position of instruments and vocals along with good separation and layering of dynamic and frequency tones that a mere single BA set is able to achieve.

Coherency of its single BA driver is very impressive on how it performs as it has fast transient response while maintaining a proper decay along with a clear sound output.

Resolution capability is quite good in my opinion for a single BA driver given on how it shows a good macro-dynamics as it shows a solid note on notation attacks and bite and a decently sharp definition on retrieving some nuances and details from an audio track.


PEER COMPARISONS:

AUDIOSENSE DT100

■ This set is also like MagicOne has a single BA albeit it uses a custom Knowles full range BA which is specifically made for AUDIOSENSE. The shell chassis is also made of resin but this is a bit more solid and it uses a rather unusual interlocking connector which is a MMCX but somehow it is quite stable and durable enough.

■ In regards to tonality, DT100 sounds fairly neutral as I classify it as a warmish-neutral sound profile. It has a punchy bass, a textured and a tad warmer midrange as it might give a rich and lush vocals, it also has some instances that skewed up some of its timbre and tonality on some female vocals. treble response seems to be on the smoother side although it has a tad sparse of treble air.

■ DT100 is more easy to drive than MagicOne in that it only needs a decent volume level to drive it properly. On technical aspects, while it has moderately spacious sound/speakers, they are a bit disproportionate on its dimensions on how I perceived it though it presented me a more 3D-like presentation on stereo imaging. Layering is a bit less refined compared to the MagicOne.


ETYMOTIC ER4XR (Demo)

■ This is a single BA model from ETYMOTIC that was released around the mid-2010s. Like almost ETYs prior to ETY EVO, it has a slim bullet form profile and the usual triple flange ear tips which is a bit problematic in my lugholes that I have a colloquial term of it as "ear dildos'' as they insert too deep that I can't wear them for a long listening sessions. Also, this set is almost 3 times more pricey than the AFUL MagicOne.

■ Like all ETY models, this one is following with its usual tuning, a DF (Diffuse Field) curve although it was modified especially in the bass region to give more slam. Compared to MagicOne, it has more punch due to its more emphasis on midbass, a tad warmer and richer midrange, then a dark and a dull treble response. To be frank, it actually aligned with one of my preferred tuning curves which is a midcentric but its most cynical performance outweighs the positive aspects of this set.

■ They have a similar power scaling with the MagicOne as they need more amplitude level just to amplify them at optimal requirement. On technical performance, this set performs poorly in my list, congested and close sound/speaker stage, linear stereo imaging, poor separation and layering.


To sum up my review on AFUL MagicOne, this is truly astounding to me as I have some reservation and a bit of a cynical view on how a single BA set will perform on the limitation of its physical aspect. But once again, AFUL did pull up a game-changing card with better implementation of new technologies in portable audio components that was researched extensively and did undergo some trial and error just to deliver working and a more refined product.

For balanced and neutral sound adherents, this set will definitely work for them and it will satisfy their preferred sonic profile as I do.

AFUL MagicOne is exclusively available at HIFIGO, You can checkout the unaffiliated link below:

HIFIGO OFFICIAL: https://hifigo.com/products/aful-magicone

AMAZON US:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM5NCGCD/aful+majicone

AMAZON JP:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CM5SVX5Y/aful+majicone

ALIEXPRESS:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006184207746.html

Please check my reviews of other AFUL products:


● AFUL PERFORMER 5

● AFUL PERFORMER 8


SPECIFICATION:

MODEL: AFUL MAGICONE
IMPEDANCE: 38Ω
SENSITIVITY: 103dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 5Hz – 35KHz
CABLE LENGTH: 1.2m
PIN TYPE: 2-PIN CONNECTOR (0.78mm)
PLUG TYPE: 3.5mm
DRIVER UNIT(S): (1) BALANCED ARMATURE DRIVER


Some Tracks Tested: ( * = 16-bit FLAC, ** = 24-bit FLAC, *'* = MQA, '*' = DSD, *'= .WAV)

Alison Krauss -When You Say Nothing At All *
Jade Wiedlin - Blue Kiss**
Led Zeppelin - When The Levee Breaks **
Mountain - Mississippi Queen *
Queen - Killer Queen **
Guns N' Roses - Patience *'*
Eric Clapton - Tears in Heaven '*'
Sergio Mendes- Never Gonna Let You Go '*'
Pearl Jam - Daughter **
Roselia - Hidamari Rhodonite *
Assassin - Fight (To Stop The Tyranny)*
Celtic Frost- Visual Aggression *
New Order - Blue Monday *
The Corrs- What Can I do (unplugged version) *
Jimi Hendrix Experience - Voodoo Child *
The Madness- Buggy Trousers *
Metallica - Motorbreath **
Mariah Carey- Always Be My Baby *
Destiny's Child - Say My Name *
Malice Mizer- Au Revoir *
Mozart - Lacrimosa *
New York Philharmonic Orchestra - Dvorak- Symphony 9 " From the New World." *
Eva Cassidy - Fields of Gold (Sting cover)*
Michael Jackson - Give In To Me *
Exciter - Violence and Force *
Diana Krall - Stop This World **
Debbie Gibson - Foolish Beat *'*
The Sisters of Mercy – Lucretia My Reflection**
Suzanne Vega – Luka **
Lauren Christy – Steep *
Ottoman Mehter - Hucum Marsi *
Diana Damrau - Mozart: Die Zauberflöte*
Type O Negative - Black No.1 *
Felix Ayo - Vivaldi: Presto **
Three Tenors - Nessum Dorma *
Mercyful Fate - Witches' Dance *

P.S.

I am not affiliated to AFUL ACOUSTICS nor receive monetary incentives and financial gains as they provide me a review unit for an exchange of factual and sincere feedback from yours truly.

Once again, I would like to send my gratitude to LVY YAN of HIFIGO for providing this review unit. I truly appreciate her generosity and trust towards me and other reviewers.

Disclaimer: I purchased these for an early bird price as I was interested with the tech used for this product.

Gear Used: Apple Dongle, Fiio BTR7 (4.4mm) as a dongle and Bluetooth, Dunu S&S tips



Sound Impressions:
The Aful MagicOne, featuring a customized single balanced armature, truly shines in its nuanced audio reproduction.

The highs are beautifully rendered, showcasing not only clarity but also an impressive decay that adds a layer of richness to the listening experience. The midrange is clear and detailed, capturing the subtleties of vocals and instruments even with busy tracks.

While deep bass is present, it may be perceived as lacking a bit in impact for those who crave a more pronounced low-end thump. This is not a dealbreaker for me but may disappoint bassheads. I do hear more rumble for a single BA which is commendable.

However, the overall balance ensures a well-rounded sound signature that caters to most genres of music.

Fit and Comfort:
The compact design of the in-ear monitor enhances comfort during extended listening sessions. It is lighweight and makes it easy to forget that you are wearing them. On a personal note, I am happy that I don’t need to have a deep insertion single ba iem anymore ! (loved the er4xr but that fit made me give up).

How easy are they to drive?
Fairly easy to drive, a bit of power is recommended though to hear their full potential. With the apple dongle (lightning) I am at 90% to get decent colume. On the BTR7 (balanced and single ended) I barely reach 50%.

Are they truly Magic ones?
I will leave the good folks of Aful to explain further how their design works. At first I thought there was no vent for the tube but it was barely visible.



The design reminds me of full range single driver speakers with their internal maze like design for their cabinets. There might be some differences or I may be mistaken altogether, but the overall effect is similar: open sound, respectable bass but still not as impactful as a well implented Dynamic Driver.


Verdict:
An easy recommendation for me and looking forward to the Cantor once it is released. Well done!

The Aful MagicOne will be released on 11.11, with an SRP of $139.99

AFUL MagicOne：
HiFiGo：https://hifigo.com/products/aful-magicone
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM5NCGCD/aful+majicone/
Amazon JP:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CM5SVX5Y/aful+majicone/
Aliexpress：
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006184207746.html

Intro
AFUL has been on a roll with its lineup and have been introducing new patented tech with each release. They may have been already popular in their homeland with the Band series but started to make some noise outside its territory with the Performer5, which was a renowned $199 killer set. Refining that debut resulted into the awesome Performer8, which is my favorite product from them so far , improving every aspect but still maintained its sound different from its predecessor. Now comes another challenger, this time targeted within just above the budget territory and some newer advancements with the MagicOne. Let's take a quick look and see what sets this apart from the flood of Harman-sounding sets in the market. Again, I'm no measurebator and will discuss within the standpoint of actual impressions, inputs, and observations. I will let other reviewers talk in-depth and in detail.


Packaging
The MagicOne comes in a rectangular black box with the slide cover with all its info. Inside, you have the IEMs, a sturdy black circular tin case reminiscent of that used with the P5 and Seeaudio Yume Midnight. There are 6 pairs of tips in total, 3 white-clear and 3 pairs of the usual blue-red combo that AFUL have been using with its sets. The cable itself looks and feels premium terminated to 4.4mm that matches the IEMs themselves to form a shimmery silver-white snowflake theme. Could have used a modular cable or some more accessories but otherwise, it's fine.



Formfactor, Tech, and Sound
The IEMs themselves are lightweight but feels solid and well-built even despite the nautilus acoustic maze that it's being tagged for. I am no engineer but this along with their SE-Math Electro-Acoustic Intermodulation Technology has done wonders on how their custom single BA sound. To put it simply, if you want that Etymotic neutrality, adding a bit of bass extension and smoothness but without the ear-rape and intimacy then this is what you get. There is still some forwardness but this tuning is so well-done and pleasing to the ears. None of the dryness you would associate with a set like this. Low-frequency control is superb due to the featured technology which primarily handles this side of the spectrum, with just enough subbass rumble and decay to keep it away from being muddy. It may lack the punch and impact but otherwise the rest of the spectrum, from the mids to the highs sound wonderfully natural. All coming from a single BA. I would easily take this over the Truthear Zero:Red and the Etymotic ER3 series.




Conclusion
It's just amazing what AFUL did to this single BA set and made it how to behave as such. Again, I'm not behind it's production or engineering but my experience with single BA sets (Etymotics, Westone 1, and the older Klipsch sets) is that they do not sound as technically proficient as the MagicOne while maintaining the smoothness and extension except either being on par or better in detail/resolution. These are very well done though if you ask me if all this tech trouble worth it? I honestly am not sure because it still is just a tad short of behaving like a DD in terms of bass. It is natural sounding but again, I've heard single DD sets that do as much, if not more but hey, this is still somewhat quite an achievement. Well done AFUL for another winner in a flood of similar sounding V-shape or Harman sets within and below this price range.



The AFUL MagicOne will launch this 11.11 and will be available here -
HiFiGo：https://hifigo.com/products/aful-magicone
Amazon US:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM5NCGCD/aful+majicone/
Amazon JP:
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CM5SVX5Y/aful+majicone/
Aliexpress：
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006184207746.html

In a world with millions of sequels one brand stands up to do something new, something unique and special. This unit is a review sample from Hifigo, and I wanted to thank them for sending this out.

This is a special iem, and I really enjoy it despite it having a few flaws. This company and brand are doing great things. While other companies are just redoing old models with a new name, different tuning, this company is trying a new driver set up. First off, not everyone needs to buy this iem, but I think this is a definite experience that I recommend to everyone to try as it’s fantastic. This is’t the Aful 5.2 or the Aful 8.2, this is a special iem. This also isn’t a book club iem that is released every month. Aful seems to be releasing iems about two a year since they released the Aful 5 last year, but that cadence might shift, but it’s nice to look at patterns despite a small sample size.




This iem has been on my radar for a long time. I was one of the luckly people who got the Aful 8 early. I fully enjoyed my Aful 8, and at the time I got information that I could share about a 1 BA driver iem. I’m happy to be reviewing this iem now, as I think it’s a fantastic little set. This is maybe the most important release (as it is the cheapest Aful product) and costs only 139.99 dollars.

This story all started with the Aful Performer 5. I fully enjoy the Performer 5 and this it is a competitive benchmark at the price. This was provided to me by Hifigo for review. This will not impact my view of this iem, as I try to be extra careful of how I speak about any iem that I’ve been given a sample of. But if I have any biases, I want to share them to be as honest and truthful as possible.

I also had the opportunity to demo this iem at Canjam, and I’m happy to say I feel that the tuning I am hearing in my home is much better than the tuning I heard at Canjam. I believe the tuning has changed and I wanted to mention that so that those who have tried it there, will give it another chance. I always recommend demoing first, or borrowing from a friend when you can. But this is a special beautiful iem. I’m really in love with the sweetness of the appearance and the sound.


Song Choice: Tidal list here:
I listen to a wide variety of music. I pick the songs because of various reasons. But I picture myself locked away like Andy Dufresne from Shawshank blasting music and shut off from the world. It’s a blissful image.
The Marriage of Figaro -The opera song from Shawshank Redemption, terrible recording but fun and gets me in the mood to listen to music.
O mio Babino caro -This is a modern less operatic version but a song with great female vocals.
Video Rigoletto - “La donna e mobile” Sung by one of the three Tenors, great song for high-performing male vocals. Pavarotti is the greatest classic singer maybe ever. Fight me!
Iron man - The sound at the beginning is hard to make sound great, great drums, and cymbals, and if done right it feels like an old-school band.
I Will Survive (1981 recording, I like her voice, and the old vocals, the drums, and various natural instruments really make this a favorite for me.
There is a light That never goes out - Smiths ( A classic, I just love it. It’s mellow, and I can tell a lot of the tuning if this song is done right.)
Jump (I like how the sound effects are in this!)
Star Child Someone recommended this song to me, and I like how funky it sounds and has nice vocals and a mix of music and things going on.
Dicke Titten Ramstein The beginning is amazing and the bass hits hard. Great song. I love rock and metal. The German language fascinates me
Master of Puppets: Very fast song. Helps me determine if the driver can keep up.


This is a newer version of my 10 favorite songs that also work for audiofile music.

This is a copy of a bunch of good audiofile music. Some are on my favorites, but all are great to test headphone tracks. (70+)

This is my favorite overall music. 300+ songs (needs to be edited a bit)




Bass (20-60 Sub Bass, 60-250 Hz Mid Bass)

The details of the bass aren’t terrible and is at a good level. It doesn’t disappoint, but it is the weakest part of this set. The bass seems well-controlled and fun. I don’t find it partially lean but it does feel a tiny bit light. I do find the quantity of the base is about right. I have found that while it doesn’t match my target amount of bass, I do fully enjoy it. I feel percussions on it sound great. The iem is clean and lush even in the bass, yet this is the weakest part of this iem.


Midrange (250 HZ to 800 HZ Low Mids, 600-200 Hz Mids, 2000-5000Hz Upper Mids)

The timber and tone is great on this iem, what is mind-boggling is that you won’t think of it as a BA iem. It’s just nice. Really nice. . It is basically perfect for what I want out of an iem. . It has nothing that will often plague other iems. No weird plastic feeling, voices sound right with no plastic feeling.
I don’t find it shouty at all but fun, smooth and enjoyable. The vocals sound right and rich on this iem. Is this iem as good as it’s big brothers and sisters as in resolution, no but it’s pretty darn close as it’s really good. Not just for the price but this is an Aful product and it shines in every way. Podcasts and voices all sound great on it, and it has a good feel to it. Overall this iem is fresh, non fatiguing and just an easy clear listen. I don’t feel it muddies up the vocals at all and it is strong and clean. The vocals sound detailed and lifelike. Resolution is life-like, and it’s almost daunting compared to my average speakers and car audio setup!


Treble (5000- 10000 Trebble/Highs, 10000 ++ HZ Upper Trebble & Air)

The treble is a good part of this set and this iem has great detail and sparkle for me. No issues here. I’m able to game, listen to music, and a podcast all at once with this iem. It has good technical and it comes across in the timbre and the tone of this iem. It has incredible details that come across in the treble. Looking at the frequency response I would think it would sound neutral or boring without the 3k spike, but I enjoyed it. All the music that I listen to sounds great and I feel that it has a wide beautiful soundstage.

Gaming

Gaming is great on this iem, it’s cozy and has a world-class feeling of fit to me. It’s a little bit small, but comfortable. It’s basically the same shell as the other performer sets and I really appreciate that. This has good detail retrieval, and good tonal balance. It has a beautiful open and clean sound. The stage isn’t too wide, but just right. Detail retrieval during fights is immaculate, and the imaging vertically and horizontally is fantastic. It has great imaging and a good sense of where I am.

For me when I game, I listen to music, chat on Discord, watch a YouTube video, and Gaming all at the same time. Some iems come across more muddly when dealing with lots of information. No issues here. .



Shell
The shell is pretty, it fits great. It has a nice dip here and it feels pretty great in ear. This iem is so light I will oftentimes think that I don’t have it in my case. It’s very light and pretty. It will sometimes have a yellow glint from the cable, seeming like it is turning color to yellow but that is my only complaint. I am also not used to clear shells as much. So it’s different to see one. It’s a nice shell, and it fits me well. It’s on the slightly small side, so it should fit everyone.



Case
The case is great. I like this case and feel it is protective. The only complaint is that is is exactly the same as the Performer 5. I love the case, and find it very protective, but find myself using the case from the Rose Techs Quietsea a lot for travel as it has a Zipper.
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Cable
The cable comes normally in 4.4 mm connection or 3.5. This cable is lightweight I have a 4.4 which isn’t ideal for myset up, but I have plenty of connectors at home. This is an exceptional cable, and it feels great on the skin. This is my favorite of the Aful cables. I also want to applaud the company for taking feedback in having a 4.4 available at launch.






Tip Selection
I was pleasantly surprised with the tip selection! I enjoyed them. It’s a normal solid tip selection from Aful. I’m not too bothered with tips as I am very tip-dependent and always Use Divinus Velvet L. I am a Divinus stan according to my friends, and yes I did have to use Urban Dictionary to figure that out.



Graph:
This is my squig, feel free to use. I measured this with foam tips and with regular Divinius Velvet tips as well.


Sound - Final Impressions

While this iem is very good, and almost perfect is seems that there could be some room for some slight improvement here. I think it has an almost manufactured hyper-clean sound like it is coming from a studio rather than a concert. If you are looking to recreate an old concert feeling this may not be for you. It lacks slam, and umph for those bass heads. If you want something with insane vocals that fits great and is a modern marvel this is for you. I am not gong to tell you this iem is better than the P5, although it might be depending on your preference, it’s definitely not better than the Aful 8. I love the Aful 8 a great deal, and find the tonal balance to be good.

This is a solid choice for those looking for a wonderful iem. I could easily take the Aful 1 as my island iem and I find it exceedingly enjoyable.

Recommended EQ:

I use Peace APO to EQ on the PC. This EQ is done to my preference. I recently set up a preference curve on My Squig. So for at least iems, I can use my own graphs now. Please feel free to use the measurements as you want.. Jaytiss.squig.link
Overall this is an amazing iem that could easily be a game for most. The goal for me with an iem is to have an that doesn’t need EQ. This iem doesn’t really need EQ, but it is helpful for sure. I find a definite improvement with EQ when I try this profile.

Preamp: -5.6 dB
Filter 1: ON PK Fc 20 Hz Gain 5.6 dB Q 0.600
Filter 2: ON PK Fc 170 Hz Gain -1.9 dB Q 1.000
Filter 3: ON PK Fc 660 Hz Gain 0.3 dB Q 2.000
Filter 4: ON PK Fc 3400 Hz Gain -0.9 dB Q 2.000
Filter 5: ON PK Fc 3700 Hz Gain -3.0 dB Q 2.000
Filter 6: ON PK Fc 3900 Hz Gain 1.0 dB Q 0.700
Filter 7: ON PK Fc 5600 Hz Gain -1.5 dB Q 2.000
Filter 8: ON PK Fc 6700 Hz Gain 5.5 dB Q 1.300
Filter 9: ON PK Fc 9100 Hz Gain 4.5 dB Q 1.900
Filter 10: ON PK Fc 11000 Hz Gain -10.4 dB Q 2.000


This sounds much better with eq, and goes from an average experience to an amazing smooth out of body experience with EQ. The timbre and audiophile qualities of this iem are special. It is unique and a great hifi value at its price.




Gifting/who is it for:
I think this is a nice hifi iem to gift to someone. The packaging is very simple and clean. The box is small and compact. It has a good selection of tips, a useful case, and great little cable.


Pairing:
I used a Quidelix 5k for mobile, my dongle Dac iBasso DC04 for my laptop, and my JDS labs Element III MK2 Boosted for my Desktop PC. I also tried the iem briefly on the Apple dongle as well, and this is a pretty poor pairing. This iem needs a tiny bit of power and shines with some umph.
This iem had no issues being driven. Typically I only find overears to really have a hard time being driven and maybe some planar iems. (I personally am not a huge mmcx or planar fan.)

Summary

I’ve recently redone my ranking system to include a gaming/comfort quality, an overall rating along with Crinacle style rating. Is this a one and only set? Maybe maybe not. This is the upgrade to the hexa that you’ve been looking for. It has an incredible neutral profile, and sounds good on most of my music. I fully enjoy and recommend this set.

Final scores
Giving the Aful an A+ for Tuning as I think it needs some EQ and isn’t perfect,t I think the technicals are very good for the price but again some tracks are world-class, and other are average. Nothing terrible. Bass response could be better and is a 6, Mids are strong but not perfect, and Highs are very nice. The overall score is the highest 92 I have and the highest under 150 dollars. It’s a great set, and very nice.


I am also releasing a video on YouTube



Thanks for reading, and maybe even watching. . Any feedback is welcome.


AFUL MagicOne：HiFiGo：https://hifigo.com/products/aful-magiconeAmazon US:https://amazon.com/dp/B0CM5NCGCD/aful+majicone/Amazon JP:https://amazon.co.jp/dp/B0CM5SVX5Y/aful+majicone/Aliexpress：https://aliexpress.com/item/1005006184207746.html