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Kobemghri

New Head-Fier
2022's last but not the least
Pros: -A well-implemented beryllium driver
-Nicely tuned, controlled sound and accurate imaging
-Harman-like sound, ideal for warm heads but not overpowering
-Lush, relaxed midrange vocals
-Tamed and inoffensive treble
-Well-extended subbass (I think due to the beryllium drivers)
-Average soundstage, not particularly wide or narrow
-Comfortable fit and lightweight
-Aesthetic shells and good build quality (feels and looks like IEMs under $50 USD).
-Adaptable to any musical genre
Cons: -crappy stock eartips (I recommend using widebore eartips)
-slight treble bleed in some bassy tracks
-bass response may sound slow
The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is capable of outperforming other IEMs in its price range. It has the potential to scale when paired with a powerful source or at the very least a good DAC.

I recommend using wide bore eartips because it may sound narrow without them. Cable rolling is also optional because the stock cable is boring but reasonable for the price. The disadvantages of this IEM are minor, and I believe the Kiwi Ears Cadenza is worth adding to your collection.




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Hi, I have lots of cables and eartips spare for iem rolling/upgrade , also sourced with good balanced amp. i am currently on Dunu Titan S all day. other iem i use now including Tin T2Plus and HZ Heart Mirror ( nozzle micropore taped to slightly reduce hi mids and treble by 20% ) im a neutral&natural kinda guy with a hint or treble or low elevation is fine.

nowday i wanted slightly more mid bass and lows for my R&B, Soul, Rap and EDM library

Should I get this over a little pricier Tin T3plus or/ C3?
i heard that with proper cable and eartips rolling this could be on par to the 3 series Tin Hifi?
i just don't want to spend a little extra dollars for now or i should save a little more and get the 3 series?

Kobemghri

New Head-Fier
Pros: Well-textured bass
Transparent and clean mids
Smooth Highs
Above average staging both depth and width
Cons: Shell size is larger than the average
Specification:

MODEL: See Audio Bravery
IMPEDANCE: 18Ω
SENSITIVITY: 110dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20H-20KHz
CABLE LENGTH: 1.2M
PIN TYPE: 0.78MM 2-PIN CONNECTOR
PLUG TYPE: 3.5mm /2.5mm/4.4mm
DRIVER UNITS: 4 Balanced Armature Drivers ( Knowles and Sonion).
DISTORTION RATE: < 1% (1KHz)

Source Used:
Acoustic Research AR-M200
XDuoo X3 (CS4398)
Realme 6 paired with externa DAC ( Avani, Abigail, JCally JA21)
Foobar2000
Tidal, Spotify, Qobuz, & Apple Music
(MP3 320kbps, FLAC 16bit,FLAC 24bit,WAV,DSD256)


Build:
The SeeAudio Bravery provides a nice looking design made of resin. The right faceplate has the Bravery model design while the left faceplate has the SeeAudio brand logo. It has a smooth texture that may feel bulky due to its 4BA configuration depending on the users’ size of ear. The nozzle is made of metal, then the upper part has the 2-pin socket and has a small bass vent on the top.

Sound
Quality;

Lows: The lows has a rich-textured quality of bass and sub-bass rumble, it doesn’t get muddy and doesn’t sound lacking even it is just a BA set-up which amazed me since BA drivers has the least bass in my experience, but in this IEM, I haven’t experience the lacking of bass which lets me enjoy my favorite electronic music. It has a pretty good extension on the lows and can also provides the rumble if the track is calling for it. The bass is Clean, Textured and has no bass bleed which I like.

Mids
: Midrange has a warmish tonality and has a smooth or lush presentation, Vocals and instrument has a clear, accurate and natural presentation. Midbass has a good slam and not muddy. The SeeAudio Bravery can handle the the Hard Synths, Electric guitars and other harsh instruments without getting harsh and offensive to my ear. in my observation, the Bravery is best to pair with a clean yet powerful sounding DAC to elevate its mid a little bit if you prefer it that way.

Treble:

The treble has enough shimmer and sparkles and doesn’t sound sibilant at all, It also has a above average airiness and extension which makes it a wide sounding iem and doesn’t sound narrow on the highs. Hi-hats and other details sounds perfectly fine and non-peircing which makes this iem a great all-arounder since it has a controlled yet powerful sound from the lows to highs.

Soundstage & Imaging:
SeeAudio Bravery is one of the well extended IEM that I ever tries in my whole audio journey. It has a nice depth which can provides a good, well textures lows and it also provides a clean non-fatiguing highs. The staging is also above average which provides accurate vocals and instrument placement, other elements and extra details of the tracks can be also identified easily where does it come from.


Conclusion: In my opinion, the SeeAudio Bravery is one of the best all BA IEM I’ve tried. It has a Dynamic Driver sounding bass which makes it a good all arounder at its price range. It can deliver the music in a natural or musical in the most enjoyable way without getting colored or artificial sounding which makes it a great IEM. The lows up to the highs sounds perfect. Bassheads, Midcentric Guys or even Trebleheads will surely love this IEM.

Test Tracks

Getting Older - Billie Eilish
Foxey Lady- Jimi Hendrix
First of the Year - Skrillex
The Husk - Rings of Saturn
Airplane Mode - Cory Wong
The Crying Machine - Steve Vai
Take the "A" Train - Nikki Yanofsky
A Little Piece of Heaven - Avenged Sevenfold
PLUR POLICE (Jauz Remix) - Knife Party
It's Oh So Quiet – Björk
My playlist:

Kobemghri

New Head-Fier
Pros: Premium build
Nice stock cable
Comes with a great packaging and accessories
Can be an All-arounder IEM
Cons: Fingerprint Magnet
Lacking some treble sometimes
Specification:

MODEL: TFORCE YUAN LI
SENSITIVITY:103.5dB
CABLE LENGTH:1.2m
IMPEDANCE:32Ω
PLUG TYPE:3.5mm
FREQUENCY RANGE RESPONSE: 20Hz - 20 kHz
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION:0.2%
DRIVER CONFIGURATON: 1 DYNAMIC DRIVER
PIN TYPE: 2-PIN CONNECTOR



Source Used:
Acoustic Research AR-M200
XDuoo X3 (CS4398)
Realme 6 paired with externa DAC ( Avani, Abigail, JCally JA21)
Foobar2000
Tidal, Spotify,Qobuz, & Apple Music
(MP3 320kbps, FLAC 16bit,FLAC 24bit,WAV,DSD256)


Build and Packaging:
Tforce Yuan Li provides a massive freebies and a quality unboxing experience from the design of the packaging down to the freebie accessories. It also comes with a faux leather case which is a great storage for carrying and protecting the iem. It also comes with 6 pairs of eartips and it has 6N OCC Copper cable which looks minimalist from the traditional braided cables which I like. The shell is made of aluminum and the edges feel ergonomic and sooth which provides a good fitting to my medium ears. I has a tforce logo on the faceplate side and has a gold plated nozzle. Due to its smooth/shiny design, sometimes it is a fingerprint magnet but its not a bigdeal for me. I also love the hardwares of the 2-pin cable from the plugs to connector. My only issue is I hope they make the plug much thicker, but its just my nitpicked opinion.
Sound
Quality;

Lows: The lows in the tforce yuan li sounded balanced and controlled. It doesn’t sound lacking and too much so it surpassed my preference as a bass head. Precise and accurate subbass rumble lets me enjoy my favorite EDM tracks specially those dubstep tracks. I also notice the tforce yuan li scales depending on the source and the bass sound much better when I’ve tried listening to it on powerful source.

Mids
: The mids has a warmish approach which compromise the good lower end of this iem. I love the natural tonality on the mids without sacrificing the bass. It has a smooth clear mids which amazed me despite of its price range. Mid bass has also impactful and satisfying specially for 808 kicks or even double pedal drums . Guitars also sounded satisfying, it has a rich and lively presentation which I like.

Treble: Treble has enough extension to provide extra details and enough shimmer to enjoy your favorite tracks. On this part, treble is just okay, average I’d say. Hi hats is not piercing and doesn’t sound sibilance but sometimes female vocals sounded sibilant specially those busy tracks.

Soundstage & Imaging:
Soundstage has a good depth extension which let you enjoy those bass heavy tracks. The instrument and vocals placement sounded natural and it doesn’t sound too far or too narrow. I think it will sound better if they added a little width on the soundstage, but in my case, I am already satisfied pairing it with balanced cable which makes it sounds wider.


Conclusion: Tforce Yuan Li makes a good introduction to the chifi market. I recommend it to peeps who are looking for an all arounder IEM, because of the build quality and freebies it provides which makes it bang for the buck for its price range, unlike those IEM which needs a replacement cables and eartips to make it sound better which will cost you a extra bucks.

Test Tracks

Getting Older - Billie Eilish
Foxey Lady- Jimi Hendrix
First of the Year - Skrillex
The Husk - Rings of Saturn
Airplane Mode - Cory Wong
The Crying Machine - Steve Vai
Take the "A" Train - Nikki Yanofsky
A Little Piece of Heaven - Avenged Sevenfold
PLUR POLICE (Jauz Remix) - Knife Party
It's Oh So Quiet – Björk
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Kobemghri

New Head-Fier
Pros: Well-presented mids
Has a decent quantity of bass
Cons: Stock cable can be improve
treble can sound sibliant sometimes



Specification
:

Driver: Hybrid configuration – 1 Beryllium covered DD and HEVK balance armature
Impedance: 19 ohms
Sensitivity: 109db
FR range: 10hz-20khz

Source Used:
Acoustic Research AR-M200
XDuoo X3 (CS4398)
Realme 6 paired with externa DAC ( Avani, Abigail, JCally JA21)
Foobar2000
Tidal, Spotify,Qobuz, & Apple Music
(MP3 320kbps, FLAC 16bit,FLAC 24bit,WAV,DSD256)


Build and Packaging:
The BGVP DN3 provides a 7 pairs of eartips, including 3 pairs of vocal tips, 3 pairs of bass tips and a pair of memory foam. The included cable has a built in mic which is essential for those who needs one. The cables feels like a regular TPE Oxygen-free copper MMCX cable, I suggest getting an upgrade cable for this. Shells has a unique design that looks like a grill which make it attractive and different to other standard iem designs.



Sound
Quality:

Lows: Bass has a decent amount of impact and quantity here, I think its because of the drivers used in here, the beryllium drivers which I know that provides a good sound in terms of lows. Subbass rumble has enough depth and extension and midbass has a good impact and sometimes has a bleeding depending on the tracks.

Mids: Mids is not aggressive but more on laidback/relaxed but not that too laid back. I found it lush and smooth similar to the harman curve or U-shaped mids. Overall mids is still acceptable and can still deliver a nice presentation on the female vocals.

Treble: Treble has a good average extension which I don’t find a problem listening to. It has some airiness and shimmer which may sound sibilant sometimes depending on the tracks specially those high pitched vocals.


Soundstage & Imaging:

Soundstage offers a good height and depth extension. The placement of the vocals, instruments and audio panning has a good placement. I don’t find any trouble on the soundstage of this IEM.

Conclusion:

Its been a pleasure trying these BGVP DN3. I am a fan of beryllium drivers and im glad they make an iem with these drivers. The drivers are well implemented and I think they make it sound just like how it should sound, nice quantity and impact of bass, relaxed mids and well-presented highs with a average soundstage.

Test Tracks

Getting Older - Billie Eilish
Foxey Lady- Jimi Hendrix
First of the Year - Skrillex
The Husk - Rings of Saturn
Airplane Mode - Cory Wong
The Crying Machine - Steve Vai
Take the "A" Train - Nikki Yanofsky
A Little Piece of Heaven - Avenged Sevenfold
PLUR POLICE (Jauz Remix) - Knife Party
It's Oh So Quiet – Björk
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Kobemghri

New Head-Fier
Pros: Affordable Price
Premium Build
Doesn't change the sound in a bad way
Introduction

The TACables recently introduced to the audio scene which is from a known for making premium cable for iems and other audio gears.

They recently announce their debut cable, Which is the TACables’ Obsidian which is compose of 50% Black Litz 5N OCC and 50% Silver-plated 5N OCC hybrid structure. Beside from its premium looks, it is also budget friendly which price is around 20$, fair enough compared to other cables brands with the same price range, this cable offer a good quality and a pretty looking materials from earphone jack or plug into the connectors.


Sound Quality


I am a fan of cable aesthetics rather than the sound quality, if you are concern about this cable will change the sound of your IEM, don’t worry because I don’t hear any major sound quality changes that may affect it badly. It maintains the sound naturally which cables should be doing always.

Build Quality

TACables Obsidian provides a good quality hardwares and also a nicely structured cable which is composed of Black Litz 5N OCC + Silver-plated 5N OCC. The cable color itself has a unique color which gives you a reason to add this into your collection of cables. Plugs and connectors can be better, but for only 20$ you’ll get what you’ve paid for. Cable doesn’t feel stiff, it is soft as a normal 4-core Litz should be.

Conclusion

TACables did a good job on this Obsidian Cable. I suggest getting this cable compared to other chifi brands on 20$ price range. I hope TACables will continue to release other models like these. And I will continue to support this brand if they do so.

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Kobemghri

New Head-Fier
Hisenior T2 Classic
Pros: Nice looking build
Lively mids
Well textured bass
Cons: Lacking some "sparkles" microdetails
Subbass rumble is not that great
Hisenior T2 Classic


Specification
:

Driver: All BA set up (Knowles) 1 for the low-mid, 1 for the highs
Impedance: 18 ohms
Sensitivity: 105db
FR range: 20hz-20khz


Source Used:
Acoustic Research AR-M200
XDuoo X3 (CS4398)
Realme 6 paired with externa DAC ( Avani, Abigail, JCally JA21)
Foobar2000
Tidal, Spotify,Qobuz, & Apple Music
(MP3 320kbps, FLAC 16bit,FLAC 24bit,WAV,DSD256)


Build:
The hisenior T2 classic shells is made of “Egger” allergy free resin. It has a glossy finish with a good shape which perfectly fit in my medium size ear. It has the dark translucent shells and on the faceplate side has a cursive text of “Febos” with a nice silver font color. It also uses a female mmcx connector as not commonly seen in most of the iems nowadays which im a fan of.

Sound Quality:

Lows: Bass has a good amount and of quantity and presentation, I enjoy listening to EDM tracks but somehow lacking on impact. Subbass has a decent rumble and has a average extension just like the other typical BA drivers. Overall I still enjoy listening to some electronic music such as bigroom, electro-house, drum and bass and also dubstep.

Mids: Mids are all good, it is slightly forward and it also sounds natural which brings the strength of this iem. Vocals and instruments sounded fine and not colored. The transparency of mids will give excitement when listening to Live sets,from acoustic guitar plucking to electric guitar shredding.


Treble: Treble doesn’t extend well and can be good or bad depending on the preffered genre of the user. It doesn’t give a piercing sound and doesn’t give that sparkling treble that some users will be looking into a BA drivers set-up. I don’t recommend this if your looking for analytical + detailed sounding IEM. If you’re a fan of relaxed treble then you are not having a problem with this IEM.



Soundstage & Imaging:

Soundstage has a average height and depth for an IEM, even tho slightly lacking for microdetails and sparkles, it can still manage to deliver a natural and almost uncolored sound.

Conclusion:

Its been a pleasure trying these Hisenior IEMs. Still, I was amazed on how they tune these BA drivers to deliver a natural and yet enjoyable sound. I’d recommend getting a pair of Hisenior IEM if there is a chance. It gave me a new sound experience that the audiophiles should try to.


Test Tracks

Getting Older - Billie Eilish
Foxey Lady- Jimi Hendrix
First of the Year - Skrillex
The Husk - Rings of Saturn
Airplane Mode - Cory Wong
The Crying Machine - Steve Vai
Take the "A" Train - Nikki Yanofsky
A Little Piece of Heaven - Avenged Sevenfold
PLUR POLICE (Jauz Remix) - Knife Party
It's Oh So Quiet – Björk
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Kobemghri

New Head-Fier
Pros: Natural and Transparent Mids
Comes with a good packaging and accesories
Well-extended highs
Cons: Subbass Rumble is not that much
Specification:
Driver units: 3 Sonion BA
Impedance: 40 ohms
Sensitivity: 113db
Frequency response range: 15 Hz - 22 kHz

Source Used:
Acoustic Research AR-M200
XDuoo X3 (CS4398)
Realme 6 paired with externa DAC ( Avani, Abigail, JCally JA21)
Foobar2000
Tidal, Spotify,Qobuz, & Apple Music
(MP3 320kbps, FLAC 16bit,FLAC 24bit,WAV,DSD256)

Package:
The Hisenior FE3U provides a nice packaging and accessories compared to other chifi brands, it comes with black sturdy box with a magnetic opening. Inside the box is the IEM round storage case they provided which is nice for carrying our IEM outside. It has a 7 pairs of eartips ang surprisingly also comes with microfiber cloth and cleaning brush.

Build: I love how these shells designed and crafted, they use the Egger Allergy-free resin for the beautiful shells. The design has a 3D-ish look effect composed of gradient color or blue and pink with some shimmering glitters effect and also the text “Febos” comes with a nice text and font color of silver. I also love the build quality and feels of this cable. Lightweight feels with a nice hardwares of plug, splitter with chin slider and premium looking MMCX Connector.

Sound Quality:

Lows: Bass has a decent amount of quantity, not too shy, and not so aggressive. I found the bass rumble lacking but understandable due to its driver configuration which the target is not to have a rumbling subbass. It has a fast attack, fast decay which I think it’s the signature of the Sonion drivers, I’d say the drivers on this IEM is well implemented and well tuned.


Mids: Mids has a natural timbre and presentation, I enjoy listening to tracks with a rich female voice and tracks with some pleasant guitar tones. It Is non-offensive and I found it a little bit laid back compared to other BA drivers IEM I’ve tried. I think, the mids are the strength of this IEM since it delivers a transparent and clear mids.

Treble: The highs are slightly detailed and has a good extension on this part, I love how the micro details sounded so natural and enjoyable and I’d say that the highs of this iem has a good height staging or well. It can stay analytical without piercing your eardrums for long listening sessions, even those cymbals and crashes doesn’t sounded offensive to me but more on a enjoyable feeling


Soundstage & Imaging: Soundstage is not the widest but has a good height extension specially on highs, for me, it is slightly lacking a lows extension but it is a personal preference since most of my genre I listen to is rich in subbass such as EDMs and moderm tracks that is digitally produced.

Overall it is a very good choice iem for those who are searching for a natural, clear and transparent representation.


Conclusion:

I was amazed how this Company Hisenior built this pair of IEM from Packaging, accessories, cable and the IEM drivers itself, I’d say that it is looking premium and also sounded premium. I hope they continue to make other iems like this specially those uncommon CIEMs fitting and design.

Test Tracks

Getting Older - Billie Eilish
Foxey Lady- Jimi Hendrix
First of the Year - Skrillex
The Husk - Rings of Saturn
Airplane Mode - Cory Wong
The Crying Machine - Steve Vai
Take the "A" Train - Nikki Yanofsky
A Little Piece of Heaven - Avenged Sevenfold
PLUR POLICE (Jauz Remix) - Knife Party
It's Oh So Quiet – Björk
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Kobemghri

New Head-Fier
KZ ZEX
Pros: Safe Tuning
Affordable Price
Can pass as all arounder
Easy to drive
Decent stage width and height
Cons: Recessed mids
Eartips (Subjetive)
Lacking subbass rumble
Specification:



Source Used:
Acoustic Research AR-M200
XDuoo X3 (CS4398)
Realme 6 (Normal Smartphone DAC)
Foobar2000
Tidal, Spotify,Qobuz,Deezer & Apple Music
(MP3 320kbps, FLAC 16bit,FLAC 24bit,WAV,DSD256)


Build:

KZ ZEX provides a decent looking build of shells with a combination of smoked-gray transparent shells & black metal faceplate labelled with the KZ Logo and curved design. KZ ZEX comes with a decent L-type QDC 2-pin cable which some of consumers might not like it.

Sound Quality;

Well done V-shaped to U-shaped, sound may vary depending on the pairing of the source used and eartips.

Lows:

Lows has fast attack & fast decay bass, has a good bass extension and controlled compared to other KZ Model such as the famous ZSN Pro. Bass is well tuned, i love how clean the lows in this IEM without mixing too much in the middle frequency section.
Subbass is enjoyable too but i think it is better if they add slight amount of rumble for the bass heavy tracks like EDMs.

Mids:

KZ ZEX has a relaxed, recessed mids which makes its sound signature V-shaped, but aside from their typical V-shaped tuning, ZEX is less offensive compared to EDX and ZSN Pro, which makes it my favorite KZ model as of now. Instruments and vocals has a good timbre but not-so natural sounding.

Treble:

Highs or treble is non-fatiguing, controlled and does have some sparklings too.I didnt expect to hear some airyness of treble instead of sibliance, which proves that KZ improves their tuning on these IEM. Hi-hats and cymbals has a nice attack and distance without losing its control.

Soundstage & Imaging:

Soundstage is not that wide, but enough for most of the songs nowadays which is digitally mastered. Instruments has a distinguishable placement. Despite of its average soundstage, the airyness of the treble helps to add more width and to make the tracks more alive.


Conclusion:

KZ did a good job on this ZEX. I love how they improve their tuning from most of their IEMs, I think Electrostatic Driver from Knowledge Zenith is well implemented on this.

If you are looking for a good starter iem or just want to add on your collection, i recommend getting these pair specially if you love listening to kicks and snare of EDM and similar genres. I think KZ ZEX can compete other IEM which is twice its price range. I highly recommend the KZ ZEX on 20 USD budget category, it is way better than the other of IEM on its price range that I've tried. I hope KZ will cintinue to release budget friendly IEMs like this ZEX.


Test Tracks

Getting Older - Billie Eilish
Foxey Lady- Jimi Hendrix
First of the Year - Skrillex
The Husk - Rings of Saturn
Airplane Mode - Cory Wong
The Crying Machine - Steve Vai
Take the "A" Train - Nikki Yanofsky
A Little Piece of Heaven - Avenged Sevenfold
PLUR POLICE (Jauz Remix) - Knife Party
It's Oh So Quiet - Björk


Thank you for reading!

Kobemghri

New Head-Fier
Pros: -Well Tuned 12 BA Drivers
-Sound quality in on par with its price
-Natural Sounding
-Above Average, Great 3d-ish Imaging
-Nice width & depth extension
-Premium Build Quality
-Luxurious Accesories Includes
Cons: -Shells are big due to its driver configuration
Specification:

Driver unit: 12 BA with active crossover
Impedance: 9ohm+/-15%
Sensitivity: 109dB+/-3dB at 1kHz
Frequency response: Ultra Wideband 10Hz – 40kHz
THD: <0.2% at 1kHz
Input power: 5mW
Cable composition: Silver-plated copper
Cable length (SPC): 1.5M
IEM connector: 2-pin (0.78mm)
Plug: 3.5mm gold plated


Disclaimer:

-Product was provided for review units for some PH audio enthusiasts/hobbyists & reviewers. Thanks to sir Marlowe Cruz for giving us the opportunity to try the best ADV products.

-Your mileage may vary.


Source Used:
Ibasso DX160 ( Dual CS43198 DAC)
XDuoo X3 (CS4398)
Realme 6 (Normal Smartphone DAC)
(MP3 320kbps, FLAC 16bit,FLAC 24bit,WAV,DSD256)


Build:

The M5-12D is crafted with medical-grade acrylic which stated that one of the safest materials for your skin contact which is same material used in the M5-6D.
Shells feels bulky but not that annoying at all,They also use the same cable just like from the other model which is the 4-core Silver Plated Copper. White Faceplate looks clean, not the type of "Chifi-grade" materials looking.


Sound Quality;


Lows:

Lows has fast attack & fast decay bass. This model belongs to Clean & lean bass compared to the M5-6D. It is There is enough amount of
Sub-bass and i think its enough for most of the tracks. I think this is works better on Metal, Acoustic, Classical, Jazz, Alternative. Tried listening to EDM and i think M5-6D is the pair for this genre.


Mids:

For me, mids is the main attraction of this IEM since I've notice how it delivers the track so clean and natural while not being too flat/boring sounding adding needed quantity and impact, yet it stays very controlled, with above average speed.
You'll be appreciating the mids on these if you pair it with your warmish source based on my exp. This is one of the best mids i've tried and i still cant get enough of its resolution on how it delivers the track.


Treble:

I describe it as analytical with tickling highs and sometime i heard it spatial and airy depending on the track. It has a above average of shimmer that may sound aggressive sometimes but enjoyed it unlike on other iems that makes my ear irritated to peircing highs. I love how BA Drivers sound on these which makes me amaze on how they implement the 12 Drivers.
Others:


Soundstage & Imaging:

Imaging is really precise and clear. With some minor signs of congestion on complicated tracks, layering and instrument separation are above average. The stage is slightly larger than typical. The width receives far more attention than the height.


Conclusion:

Analytic, Sparkly, Revealing. These are the words I’d use to describe the M5-12D. The ADV M5-12D overall timbre appears to be reasonably balanced, with a slight elevation in the upper midrange and treble. However, it ends up sounding more like a midcentric? to me which I'll go through some more listening. Again i'm impressed how ADV TOTL ( Top of the line) sounds. As of this moment I've done listening to 2 ADV Models which is M5-6D and M5-12D. These are both good at their price range im my opinion and im grateful that i had experience how good these pair sounds.


Test Tracks

Getting Older - Billie Eilish
Foxey Lady- Jimi Hendrix
First of the Year - Skrillex
The Husk - Rings of Saturn
Airplane Mode - Cory Wong
The Crying Machine - Steve Vai
Take the "A" Train - Nikki Yanofsky
A Little Piece of Heaven - Avenged Sevenfold
PLUR POLICE (Jauz Remix) - Knife Party
It's Oh So Quiet - Björk


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Kobemghri

New Head-Fier
Pros: - Well Tuned 6 Hybrid Drivers
- Sound Quality is on par with its price
- Premium looking build quality
- Luxurious Accesories
Cons: -Shells not for small ears
SPECIFICATION:
Driver unit: 4 BA + 2 EST hybrid driver with active crossover
Impedance: 13ohm+/-15%
Sensitivity: 107dB+/-3dB at 1kHz
Frequency response: Ultra Wideband 10Hz – 40kHz
THD <0.2% at 1kHz
Input power: 5mW
Cable composition: Silver-plated copper
Cable length (SPC): 1.5M
IEM connector 2-pin (0.78mm)
Plug 3.5mm gold plated


Disclaimer:

-Product was provided for review units for some PH audio enthusiasts/hobbyists & reviewers. Thanks to sir Marlowe Cruz for giving us the opportunity to try the best ADV products.

-Your mileage may vary.


Source Used:
Ibasso DX160 ( Dual CS43198 DAC)
XDuoo X3 (CS4398)
Realme 6 (Normal Smartphone DAC)
(MP3 320kbps, FLAC 16bit,FLAC 24bit,WAV,DSD256)


Packaging:
1 pair of M5-6D IEM
1 2-pin silver-plated copper quad-braided cable
3 pairs of black foam tips
3 pairs of black single-flange silicone tips
3 pairs of black dual-flange silicone tips
1 CNC-machined aluminum carrying case
1 leather cable tie
1 microfiber cleaning cloth
1 cleaning brush


ADV M5-6D Offers a lot of inclusion compared to other products. One thing i like about the packaging is their CNC-machined aluminum carrying case which is essential for the storage of our IEMs. Leather Cable Winder, microfiber cleaning cloth & cleaning brush is an extra deal too. I'd say you've got what you've paid for from these freebies.


Build:
The M5-6D is crafted with medical-grade acrylic which stated that one of the safest materials for your skin contact. Shells feels bulky for small ears, but reasonable for its multi-driver inside. They also use 4-core Silver Plated Copper which im a fan of because of the simplicity of it. Plug & Splitter with printed label looks good & sturdy too.


Sound Quality;


Lows
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One of the first things I look for when judging a gear is whether it satisfies me of its lower frequency.
Bass rumble starts at 15hz and i was amazed it can go that low. I love how the subbass behaved and controlled on these iem.
Midbass has a strong but not aggressive attack which makes the bassy tracks not tiring to listen to unlike other iems my head hurts. Every bass attacks that are thrown is clean and not shouty.


Mids:

Mids are detailed, clear, but dynamic, and slightly forward - they are really well-done, and one of the best parts of the M5-6D. Not the shouty type of details but more on the musical type of details. Every poorly recorded tracks thrown in this IEM makes it musical like a magic. First time i've enjoy listening to busy tracks since it can deliver it easily. Everything sounded extremely realistic while being non-offensive and easy to listen to.


Treble:

Treble are crisp and clear. I love listening to random micro-details that i havent heard before. Cymbals, Hi-hats, Crash and other instruments sounded sweet. This is one of the best treble i've heard everything sounds precisely and perfectly


Soundstage & Imaging:

Imaging is very good on these. One of the most natural while being musical at the same time. I have no problem telling where the sounds/details are coming from. Sound signature is more on balanced but musical and fun to listen to.


Conclusion:


ADV Model never fails me from making me amazed of their models. I've remembered the first ADV i've tried fron a friend which is the ADV MODEL 3 and from that day i've said that this is one brands to look after to. I think M5-6D is more on a experience, not a purchase. You'll get what you've paid for from its price range. I think it is a good all arounder IEM Suitable for all genres since i've tried all the different tracks and none of it has been failed me, they all sounded musical as it should be. Even random noises generated from digital instruments from tracks sounded musical too. If you're reading this because you are planning to buy one, go take it and you'll never regret it.


Test Tracks
Getting Older - Billie Eilish
Foxey Lady- Jimi Hendrix
First of the Year - Skrillex
The Husk - Rings of Saturn
Airplane Mode - Cory Wong
The Crying Machine - Steve Vai
Take the "A" Train - Nikki Yanofsky
A Little Piece of Heaven - Avenged Sevenfold
PLUR POLICE (Jauz Remix) - Knife Party
It's Oh So Quiet - Björk


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Kobemghri

New Head-Fier
Pros: Well Textured Bass for a BA Drivers

Comfortable fit specially for performers/musicians

Relaxed Sounding

Perfect for EDM (Basshead Approved)
Cons: slight details & sparkles missing

some might find it bassy
Specification:


Driver unit Triple (3) balanced armature
Impedance 13ohm+/-15%
Sensitivity 110dB+/-3dB at 1kHz
Frequency response Super Wideband 20Hz – 40kHz
Rated input power 2mW
Max input power 3mW
Cable length 1.5M
IEM connector MMCX
Plug 3.5mm gold plated


Disclaimer:


-Product was provided for review units for some PH audio enthusiasts/hobbyists & reviewers. Thanks to sir Marlowe Cruz for giving us the opportunity to try the best ADV products.


-Your mileage may vary.


Source Used:
Ibasso DX160 ( Dual CS43198 DAC)
XDuoo X3 (CS4398)
Realme 6 (Normal Smartphone DAC)
(MP3 320kbps, FLAC 16bit,FLAC 24bit,WAV,DSD256)


Build:

Just like the ADV MODEL BA2, The build quality is simple looking. They are made out of hardplastic, red color is a nice unique color to. The plastic build of this IEM makes it a very good for musicians specially when they are performing. They are VERY light, Non-fatiguing, and it fits om my ears comfortably.
On the inside labeled "ADV" + L R Text Indicator printed on the case, while on the outside bottom area the name "BA3 is printed on.


Sound Quality;

Lows
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I was amazed how these BA drivers almost sounds like a Dynamic Driver but cleaner version. Bass rumble starts at 15hz which i think most of the Bassheads will definitely love it! This IEM is one of has the cleanest bass while not getting the other frequency muddy, Subbass and MidBass is separated and no bleeding noticed. Attack is more on Quick Slam w/ Fast Roll Off. a 10/10 bass performance. Basshead Approved.


Mids:

Mids here is relaxed, some might not enjoy it in other tracks, but in my case, i've use this pair listening to EDM all day since i know this genre suits its sound signature based on its sound signature. Treble is not very well extended but does a decent job, it struggles to maintain sparkles in the upper ranges, where the Hi-Hats,Crash, Cymbals and Dubstep Synths can be fatiguing if the volume is turned up too much. These are perfect for tracks that dont have that much vocals in my observation.


Treble:

The upper zone is a little sharp and thin, but not quite crisp. The extension is minimal, but it adds enough brightness and air to the overall sound, giving it a lot of detail, separation, definition, and resolution.However this can satisfy what you are looking for a treble.


Soundstage & Imaging:

The Soundstage is evident, and all of the light, air, proximity, and brightness work in favor of a crisp, detailed, clean, and clear presentation.
The soundstage is moderately well-done, with discernible width and depth. Instrumental positioning can be affected which can dilute into intimacy.


Conclusion:

The sound of the ADV MODEL BA3 can be described as warm and dark, with a focus on the low end, good midbass, resolving, emotional, and engaging mids, and recessed treble. Slow music genres such as blues, soul, lounge, jazz, and others are best. Modern bass heavy tracks like dubstep, bigroom, electro,trap house is perfect for this. I'd say its a good pick at its price range if you prefer, warmish, lush sounding iem. Higly Recommended for bassheads.



Test Tracks
Conquerors - Hardwell
First of the Year - Skrillex
#Selfie - The Chainsmokers
PLUR POLICE (Jauz Remix) - Knife Party
ID - kygo
Sad Machine - Porter Robinson
Break through the silence -Martin Garrix
The Veldt - Deadmau5
Streets - NGHTMARE


Thank you for reading!

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Brionced
Brionced
Nice review man!💯
Zerstorer_GOhren
Zerstorer_GOhren
Commendable!

Kobemghri

New Head-Fier
THE ADV MODEL ALL-AROUNDER
Pros: Good All-Arounder
Well-Tuned BA Drivers
Lightweight Feels
Energetic & Detailed Mids
Cons: Lacks rumble at 100hz to 20hz
Specification:


Driver unit Dual (2) balanced armature
Impedance 10ohm+/-15%
Sensitivity 118dB+/-3dB at 1kHz
Frequency response Super Wideband 20Hz – 40kHz
Rated input power 2mW
Max input power 3mW
Cable length 1.5M
IEM connector MMCX
Plug 3.5mm gold plated


Disclaimer:


-Product was provided for review units for some PH audio enthusiasts/hobbyists & reviewers. Thanks to sir Marlowe Cruz for giving us the opportunity to try the best ADV products.


-Your mileage may vary.


Source Used:
Ibasso DX160 ( Dual CS43198 DAC)
XDuoo X3 (CS4398)
Realme 6 (Normal Smartphone DAC)
(MP3 320kbps, FLAC 16bit,FLAC 24bit,WAV,DSD256)


Build:

The build quality is of the InEars themselves is simple but amazing. These has same build of its brother (ADV Model BA3) They are made out of hardplastic. Color blue looks cool too reminds me of my qdc neptune. The plastic build of this IEM makes it a very good for musicians specially when they are performing. They are VERY light, Non-fatiguing, and it fits om my ears comfortably.
On the inside labeled "ADV" + L R Text Indicator printed on the case, while on the outside bottom area the name "BA2"is printed on.

Sound Quality;


Lows:

Bass has drop beyond 100Hz is not huge though so the transition into the lower mids is very smoothly done.It sounded linear it is but slightly elevated so it does not sound terribly cold or flat. Despite having no obvious sub-bass or mid-bass bias I found the BA3 bass signature to sound relatively impactful and well extended. There is nothing thin-sounding about the low-end here.


Mids:

The midrange is extremely good, and quite impressive for the price point. It sounds sweet, sounds natural, and has a delicious amount of detail to it. Most of the midrange-forward signatures are very revealing and analytical, but can also fatigue the listener and can be annoying but BA2 has good balance of bringing the voices forward, placing the instruments well in a scene, not sounding congested, and having a good amount of energy to the sound, all without being fatiguing.


Treble:

The treble bumped up to a slightly brighter tuning, aiding in perceived extension, airiness, headroom and clarity. Relaxing,detailed and crisp while remaining smooth throughout. The lower treble is slightly dipped to prevent any harshness or sibilance, but still renders instruments like cymbals and hi-hats with fantastic clarity and detail, though you’d need to listen analytically to hear them out.


Soundstage & Imaging:

Soundstage was impressive. Most IEMS with a midcentric sound signature tends to compress the soundstage into tighter space, but not on this BA2, you actually get a fair sense of space. The imaging sounded very good, and instrument separaton is good too. Basically, things don't come off as congested nor as too intimate, it brings the midrange-forward signature fairly wide, offering a fairly out-of-the-head experience, at least for the price point.


Conclusion:

ADV MODEL BA2 is a midrange-forward IEM, also called "Midcentric"by most if us who feel that the midrange being more forward compared to other IEMs specially when the bass and the treble, makes them neutral/flat sounding. Regardless, compared to most other iem at its price range which are usually bass-heavy, these can be superior for being midcentric among them, with a quick, light, snappy bass, they feel clear, more energy and detailed. This kind of signature will surely work well for certain types of vocal-centric music.Listeners can enjoy them for hours without suffering from fatigue.


Test Tracks
Getting Older - Billie Eilish
Foxey Lady- Jimi Hendrix
First of the Year - Skrillex
The Husk - Rings of Saturn
Airplane Mode - Cory Wong
The Crying Machine - Steve Vai
Take the "A" Train - Nikki Yanofsky
A Little Piece of Heaven - Avenged Sevenfold
PLUR POLICE (Jauz Remix) - Knife Party
It's Oh So Quiet - Björk

This is my first review ever. thanks for reading!

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