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Since this would be the second review that I have put a decent amount of effort in, with the Fidue A83 review being the first, I would appreciate any feedback as well as any tips or suggestions so that I can improve the quality for future reviews.
 
        Earlier this year (2015), the Trinity Audio Engineering introduction thread had just opened up, so I decided to take a visit to that thread. Trinity Audio, at the time, was planning a Kickstarter crowdfunding project for three IEMs; the Hyperion, the Techne, and the Delta. Upon hearing that the IEMs were designed with the help of several reputable reviewers, I was interested to what the final result would be. I joined the Kickstarter fundraising project for the Deltas, and had my hands on them after returning from my trip during early August. Initially, the Deltas were often left untouched. However, I came to enjoy and appreciate the Deltas, especially for their price.
 
About Me
        I am (as of 2015 - 2016) a high school sophomore who listens to music daily. My IEMs usually overtake my headphones for since I move around a lot. I often do casual listening, and listen in both quiet and noisy areas. As of right now, my main portable setup is the Fiio X5 with three IEMs (Fidue A83, Earwerkz Supra 2, Dunu DN2000J, and the Trinity Audio Deltas), although I sometimes use a Samsung Note 5. In my house, I listen from my computer to a Schiit Modi2/Magni2 stack, with either the AKG K7xx or one of my IEMs. My source files include streaming from Youtube/Soundcloud, 320 kbps mp3s, and some other files such as WAV or FLAC. A majority of my music is in the electronic genre (EDM, house, etc.), but there are a few other songs of various genres and a small collection of music score soundtracks of various genres like rock and jazz. My hearing extends only up to 14 khz and I have a mild tinnitus as well. My ability to describe sound is a bit lacking as I do not know all of the terminology that many people use here.
 

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Packaging and Accessories
        The Delta's packing is exceptional. The cardboard box that Trinity Audio sent to me was pretty beat up, but the product box as covered in a plentiful amount of bubble wrap, protecting the product and impressing me. The product box has a magnetic cover and a fabric tag that opens up like a book. Opening it up, the left section contains a small paper of instructions and the right section has a cardboard cover with a small window, showing off the Deltas and the filter carrying case. Lifting the cover up, you are presented with everything placed inside a piece of foam with the proper cut-outs for everything.
 
Here are the specifications and accessories that come with the Deltas.
 
 
        The accessories provided are very satisfying. You get a good selection of eartips from the package, along with a carrying case, a shirt clip, and an angled adapter jack. The shirt clip and carry case are very helpful, with the shirt clip being able to reduce microphonics and the carry case having a section for the Deltas and a pocket for various smaller accessories. The angled adapter jack will help with portable use and reduce any possible strain on the cable jack. The one that came with my Deltas needed to have its side pushed down into my X5, or else there would be some channel imbalance. The carry case is not a hard shell case, but should easily protect the Deltas in most situations. It also has a pocket on one side to carry some accessories, but it is pretty loose, so smaller items will fall out. Aside from some minor issues, the packaging and accessories are plentiful and functional.
 

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Design and Build
        Note that I have the Delta version that does not have the microphone, as the microphone version has a different cable.
 
        The Deltas have a barrel-like shape with a cable down design. The cable can be worn over-ear with no problems, and wearing it like so would reduce microphonics as well. If you have the non-microphone version of the Deltas, you will have a dark black, braided cable. This will actually impress many people who usually use mainstream products. I have been used to IEMs with braided cables, but it will feel nice if you have never had one before. The cable cinch of the Delta is a little harder to move up and down the cable, but holds its position very well. The cable is fairly prone to microphonics, so wearing them over the ear and using the shirt clip should lessen problems with cable noise to normal levels.
 
        A more unique design aspect of the Deltas is the tuning filter system. You have different types of filters that can screw in and out of the Delta's housing, and those filters will have an effect on the sound. The sound is adjustable per-filter. As for build quality, the Delta is very impressive. The cable is strong and tough, and the strain reliefs on the housing are small, but they are tougher than they look. The housings, y-splitter, and cable jack are all metal, with the jack having a metal spring in place of a strain relief. The Deltas are plenty strong enough to withstand regular use.
 
        Aside from being tough, the Deltas are also beautiful. The dark grey aluminum housings, black braided cable, and metal build make the Deltas into a very compelling and premium product. The only remark I have for the Deltas would be the cable microphonics, but even the microphonics are easily manageable and not even that significant of an issue to begin with. Otherwise, the Deltas will be hard to beat for its combination of durability and aesthetics, even for higher up tiers of IEMs.
 

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Fit and Isolation
        The Delta's have a barrel-type housing shape, which for me, allows the fit to be simple and easy. However, everyone's ears are different, and fit is more of a personal aspect. My left ear is just a little smaller than the right and has a weirder angle, which makes fit harder for deep-insertion IEMs. The Deltas fit just fine and I can put these in my ear quickly and take them off as well, although the round body made doing that a little harder at first. I use the the large stock silicon tips and have no problems with comfort. In case I want to wear these over the ear to reduce microphonics, that would be easily achievable. The Deltas go into my ears deeper when I do this. So for me, the fit is just plain simple; I could wear these for a long period of time.
 
        The isolation of the Deltas are pretty average due to the vent outside of the housing. I could wear these in noisier environments like the airplane, but I wouldn't be able to drown out the sound too much. However, turning up the volume a little bit should make these work well enough for extremely noisy environments. I would take foam tips to get as much isolation as possible, although some people may not find foam tips convenient. The isolation isn't much of a problem; the Deltas can be enjoyed in most places, just like my other IEMs.
 

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Sound Quality
        Much of this section is composed of various notes made during a few comparison sessions between the Deltas and my other IEMs. Most of the listening was done on the Fiio X5, but the Schiit stack also played a major role in this section, even though I listened less with them. I only have three filters as I have the Kickstarter version, so I will not be able to cover the gold filters. Otherwise, the Deltas that I have should be the same as the newer versions. The gunmetal filters that came pre-installed on the Deltas by default was what I listened to the majority of the time, so I'll cover the sound with the gunmetal filtrs and then talk about how the silver and purple differ from the gunmetal.
 
        The Deltas have, what I think, a natural signature, but has some extra emphasis on the mid-bass. The low end provides good extension and layering, and I liked impact of the mid-bass. The low end works well for EDM and has some fun in it. However, sometimes I find the mid-bass to be a little too much, as it may stand out a little too much depending on what you listen to. During my initial impression, I believed the Deltas to have recessed mids, but that was not the case after comparing the Deltas with my other IEMs. The mids are only a little bit recessed, but are fuller and clearer than what I initially thought. The vocals maintain, for the price, excellent clarity. Female vocals are smooth, but a little less clear compared to male vocals. The treble remains neutral enough and non-fatiguing. Although I'd personally like the highs to have some more sparkle and airiness. 
 
        I find the soundstage of the Deltas without any problems, and it performs well in comparison to the other IEMs I have listened to. The imaging show no faults, and although the Deltas have less extension in the highs, the Deltas are still easily able to create a sense of space. As for instrument separation and details, I found both to be good. Both seemed to keep up to my higher tiered IEMs, although not reaching to their levels. The Deltas are less sensitive and harder to drive, but should work on any capable smartphone or laptop without any issue. I prefer this since the background is blacker with these and I often worry about hiss and sensitivity more than . Source problems should be no issue, and I did not find the Deltas to have any problems being extra picky.
 
Filters
        So again, I have the Deltas from the Kickstarter project, so I only have three tuning filters, the gunmetal, silver, and purple filters. The gold filter is missing from my collection, although I do not know if I will be covering them in the future. Starting with the silver filter, I found that the silver filter had the largest effect on the low end. The low end receives a boost, and the bass hits harder as well. The midrange stayed pretty similar for me, maybe being a little more recessed at most, and the I didn't notice any significant different in the high range. Instruments that play in the lower frequencies are also more prominent. The silver filter turns the Delta into a fun IEM with the mids sounding more recessed in comparison to the bass.
 
        For both the gunmetal and silver filters, I found myself turning the volume up for more enjoyment, but with the purple filter, I found myself adjusting the volume down to more normal levels. The purple filter adds the airiness to the treble as well as raise the highs up, but the bass is reduced while the mids stay mostly the same. After listening to the gunmetal and silver filters, only touching the purple filters months later, the change to the treble was unexpected for me, and ended up being pleasant. The low-end was tuned down from the filter, which is the only reason I didn't stick with the purple filter. Overall, the filter system does make a significant difference to the music, and while I prefer the gunmetal out of all three, I find myself wishing for a combination of the filters, so the gold filter might appeal to me, as Trinity Audio describes it as a mix between gunmetal and purple.
 
        The sound from the Deltas are impressive, even before factoring the price in. With the price in, whether its the Kickstarter price or MSRP, the Deltas present very great value. The other IEMs in my collection, often categorized in a higher tier than the Deltas and pricier, manage to best the Deltas in more areas with less drawbacks, but they are more difficult to afford. The Delta's sound quality competes with higher tiered IEMs at a lower price. 
 

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Conclusion
        The Trinity Audio Delta, as a whole, contains the majority of the aspects of IEMs of a higher tier (like the cable, accessories, and excellent sound) and does it with good value. Although I find the sound of such IEMs better than the Deltas, the difference is not as significant as the price gap. I consider the Deltas a good job from Trinity Audio and a positive result from the collaboration from the reviewers. Aside from a few minor issues with the angled adapter jack/case, the Delta makes for a solid product. The Trinity Audio Delta is an ace in value, especially because of the similarity belonging to more premium products. If Trinity Audio's future releases feature this kind of quality, especially for the price, then I will be very interested.
 

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Thank you for reading my review! Sorry about the placement of pictures and their quality, I had to take them at nighttime with poor lighting conditions, and came up with less results then expected. I'll get better (and more) photos as soon as I can. And again, I'd appreciate some feedback!
 
Edit (1/1/2016): Added more photos.

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        I am open to any suggestions or feedback about my writing or the way I present this review, and will try to improve based on any feedback you have.
 
        It was early December, 2014, when I lost my IEM due to a washing machine. Later that month, I believed I could fare traveling around New York with a set of headphones. From there, the realization hit in that a new set of in-ear monitors would suit me much better for portable use. Lurking around Head-fi lead me to multiple hybrid in-ear monitors that were quite popular, with options from Altone, Dunu, and more. I remember reading about the Fidue A83 review a while back, and decided to read the other reviews. So this lead me to choose between either the Dunu Dn-2000 or the Fidue A83. I picked the A83 and started using it during the start of 2015. The A83 hasn't let me down and I still love it, even if it has some negative quirks.
 
About me
        I am currently a high school student with very busy parents, so I use school transportation frequently(until I apply for a parking spot next year). My IEMs are used to and from school just about everyday and use the desktop setup is used mostly the weekends. Once in a while, I will be taking a trip somewhere that would take anywhere from a 30 minute drive to a 12 hour plane ride, in which I will be mainly using IEMs, which also explains why I only have one full-sized headphone. Normally, I will be using the Fiio X5 as my main portable source, with my phone as the backup. Most of my music collection is in mp3 format, with some FLAC files here and there. My collection also includes streaming sources such as Soundcloud or Youtube. I commonly listen to the EDM genre, and listen to various music scores (and maybe even classical music) during my studying and assignment-completion sessions. I do not have much experience in describing sound and trying out many headphones, and I especially have little experience in critical listening, so please keep that in mind as you read my thoughts.
 

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Packaging and Accessories
        The packaging won't dazzle you, but the accessories should keep you satisfied. The main box of the A83 has a black and green theme and gives you some information and the specifications of the monitor. Once you open it up, you will see everything protected using two large pieces of styrofoam. Inside the box comes with various eartips, an airplane adapter, a 3.5 mm to 1/4 inch adapter, and a pelican case. The A83 itself is stuffed inside a foam cutout and placed inside the pelican case, which presents the monitors as an item of great value the first time you open the case. Here is some more information from the package.
 
Specifications
Driver: 10mm Exclusive Dynamic & Dual-Balanced Armature Drivers
Frequency Range: 9 - 31,000 Hz
Impedance: 11 Ω (Ohms)
Sensitivity: 104 dB
Max Input Power: 30 mW
Distortion: <1%
Plug: 3.5 Gold plated stereo
Cable Length:
 

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Design and Build
 
        Keep in mind that I have the second variant of the A83 with a chin slider and the connection with the locking tab. There is an earlier version with no chin slider, but with the locking tab, and a new version that has a recessed socket. Variations in quality may occur, but there is no solid claim as far as I know.
 
        The Fidue A83 uses an over the ear design with an MMCX cable connection, meaning that you can switch and replace the cables of the Fidues. The A83 looks very nice with its golden faceplate and transparent red/blue shells, which help me identify the right from the left with ease. The braided stock cable of the A83 has very good strain reliefs, a chin slider, and an attractive dark silver color. The stock cable also has a tab, which locks in to a slot right next to the MMCX connector of the monitor shell. The version I have is compatible with most aftermarket cables (MMCX), but the stock cable of the A83 can't be used on any other IEM without cutting the tabs off. Although the stock cable has no microphone, you could purchase an aftermarket cable with a remote and mic. Even if the A83 is mostly plastic, it still looks pretty good.
 
        The build quality of the A83 is also very good. The braided cable is very study and the cable jack has a large strain relief. The mmcx connections are also tight and study, although I wouldn't recommend detaching the cables too often or detaching them at all. There is an issue with the sound cutting off/getting quieter in the right piece of the monitor, however, this is an issue that belongs to the stock cable. I had an extra stock Shure cable with me long before the cutting out issues occurred, and the Shure cable worked fine and still works fine to this day. The connections also may cut out when they are dirty, which usually happens over a period of months and can be cleaned with some paper towels and rubbing alcohol. There are several attempted solutions to fix the connection, but I have not tried any of them yet since the Shure cable satisfies me.
 
        So the major caveat of the A83 is just the stock cable connector, although I have an older version. Fidue's newest version with the flushed socket was an attempt to address this issue, and you might find some feedback on the A83 thread, although I don't know if the revision works or not. Other than this issue, the design and build of the monitor is high quality. 
 

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Fit and Isolation
        Fit varies from person to person. I had the A83's in my ears in less than a minute, and I started fine-tuning the fit for while I settled in with the monitors. People not used to memory wire may have some difficulties, but memory wire is generally a bit annoying to a new user. The locking tab that the A83 has prevents it from swiveling, which is helpful to not have the shells move around the cable. However, the lack of swivel restricted my fit a tiny bit since I could not achieve a better angle for the monitor to stay in my ear. Although I can live with the locking tab, getting another cable without the locking tab improves the comfort and seal. Overall, fit was pretty easy.
 
        Isolation is one of the weaker spots of the A83, but the tips that you use on the monitor also change the isolation. The Comply foam tips provide very good isolation and reassure me by drowning out enough background noise. These are a bit annoying whenever you need to put them on, but it only takes a few seconds to get them into your ears. The up was the Sony hybrid isolation tips was a mix between good isolation and a sound I liked. The final tips, which I settled on, were the JVC spiral dot tips. If extra isolation is not required and and some extra comfort is appreciated, then the spiral dots will end up on the A83. Isolation shouldn't be too worrying unless you travel in some very noisy environments.
 

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Sound Quality
        The thoughts below are from dedicated listening sessions. The Fiio X5 was used as the main source, and the Schiit stack was used scarcely, but most of the thoughts here will be from the X5. There may be some small changes in the future as I gain more experience and start doing comparisons with other monitors.
 
        The A83's signature has more emphasis on the low end and the high end, but they are pretty close to a balanced sound. The bass is a little above neutral. It has good control and maintains a good speed. When the music calls for it, the bass can hit hard and will present itself as very impactful and dynamic. The bass does not go super deep, but it has impressive layering. The low end can either be exciting or a little reserved when it needs to be, making it work for many genres. The mids are placed behind the bass and treble, but not by much. There is a very good amount of detail and the vocals are handled very well. The male vocals, to me, either is a little laid back compared to female vocals or simply not as full. Either way, male vocals hold their ground, while female vocals are a little more present. Vocals in general are quite close and especially with female vocals, the vocals express a lot of breathtaking emotion. The treble is also a little above neutral, but not excessive enough to cause lots of fatigue. There is a lot of airiness and extension that is captivating if you can handle it. I do not have any problems with fatigue with the A83, but I can't handle more than a few fours of just about any monitor in my ears without taking a short break (for long listening sessions while on a long trip).
 
        The soundstage is spacious, but not massive. I haven't heard any IEM that has a more improved soundstage, but I don't have a chance to listen to many IEMs so my experience is quite limited. The separation and imaging is good; I am able to discern instruments without much effort. The A83 is forgiving, not sounding unbearable on low-quality tracks and less than ideal source components (like a school laptop). Anything bad will stay bad, but the A83 doesn't make it much worse. The monitor is also pretty easy to drive, with the maximum volume being able to destroy my ears pretty easily.
 
        The sound quality of the A83 doesn't let me down. I've come to appreciate the sound after more and more time with the A83, and I plan on keeping it for some time now. For me, the sound is a strong point of the monitor and is really what convinced me to keep it even though I have a couple of other monitors.
 

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Comparisons
        I currently have two other monitors to compare the A83 with, which are the Earwerkz Supra 2 and the Trinity Audio Deltas. These comparisons will come up during separate times.
 
    A83 ($270) vs Supra 2 ($399) - Current Amazon (A83) and direct (Supra) prices if September 2015
        Both the A83 and Supra have over ear cable designs (the Supra has two other versions with a straight cable) with durable braided cables. They both look very astonishing and both have very good qualities. The Supra features more customization options before buying (unless you choose to buy the ready-made Supras), and has higher quality production with each model being hand-made. The A83 uses an mmcx socket while the Supra uses the 2-pin cable socket, so you cannot switch the cables between each other. The Supra's size is a little smaller than the A83, but only because it has a more unique shape with the purpose of better ergonomics. The Supra also has a deeper nozzle and a sealed design (due to having only balanced armature drivers). The A83 is a hybrid monitor with one dynamic driver and one pair of TWFK balanced armature drivers, but the Supra uses just two balanced armature drivers. The A83 and Supra both maintain high quality, although the Supra edges out the A83 for ergonomics, customization, and isolation. The Supra's isolation due to a deep nozzle and sealed design makes it isolation better than the A83 and even most other monitors around this range.
 
        The A83's has a more exciting sound signature compared to the Supra's. The A83 has an elevated bass and treble response in comparison. The Supra's bass is neutral, having tightness and control. The bass is faster than the A83's, but the A83's bass has a more desirable texture and layering. The A83's elevated bass is more impactful and works better with genres that could use of dynamic and elevated bass (EDM for example). The Supra's mids have a fullness on both male and female vocals, and is thicker than the A83's. The A83 is special with female vocals, but the Supra presents male vocals just as well as it does for female vocals. As for the treble, the A83 has more elevation here. The Supra has a very neutral treble that is fatigue-less, and doesn't overpower the music in any way. The A83's treble is more pronounced and and has energy than the Supra's. Both monitors have good treble extension, with the A83 edging out a tiny bit. The sound signature of these two monitors vary quite a bit, with the A83 being exciting and the Supra being neutral and reserved, and is up to user preference.
 
        The soundstage of the Supra is its weaker spot. The A83 is gives a bigger sense of space in this regard. The Supra maintains excellent imaging for its lack of a larger soundstage, and is a little better than the A83. The Supra separates and presents details with ease, and does so with greater skill than the A83. The Supra is also harsher with poor quality sources while the A83 is more forgiving on the source track. Since the Supra is more sensitive than the A83, but can still be enjoyed with low volumes with the A83 is excellent for louder volumes.
 
        As I commute over various places, I would take the Supra over the A83 for its isolation (school bus, school commons with insanely noisy teenagers), and the A83 if I don't need any extra isolation (cars, normal buses). My tastes personally lean toward's the A83 signature, but it may be different for someone else. The Supra suits those who prefer a neutral signature, even more so than the A83's mostly balanced sound.
 

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Conclusion
        The review was written over a series of a few weeks, mainly due to my lack of time. Most of my writing, whether it's an assignment or something out of school, is usually done in one go, or at least with small breaks in between. If the review sounds choppy, this would be one of the culprits (and the lack of transitions). After I get this review up, I will work on writing comparisons first with the Earwerkz Supra 2, then the Trinity Deltas.
 
        When I bought the A83, I chose it and meant to use it as a daily driver longer than any of my other IEMs. It is September now; I can look back at the countless times I've put these in my ears, and I still use the A83 despite having other IEMs. The sound signature suits my tastes well and the quirks I mentioned in this review haven't bothered me during the times I've used it. Fidue has attempted to fix these problems with the third variant of the A83, but I do not know of its effectiveness, but I give them props for listening. There are also many stories of Fidue's customer service with Michael, and they seem to be very positive. I appreciate the listening they have done to everyone else and I will see what Fidue is planning as the successor to the A83.
 
Here is a picture album for the A83 by me. I plan on adding more pictures of the A83 with different tips and etc.
 
Revision History:
9/25/2015

This is my first review, so please bear with me, as well as the tremendous amount of errors that I'll make without revising this.
 
Used with Schiit Modi 2 and Magni 2 and LG G2
 
The M50x is a solid headphone for getting introduced into better quality audio. This is the first headphone that got me into Head-fi. I chose this over the M50s version because of the detachable cable option, and I am glad that I did. When I had bought these headphones, I was in middle school and gaming for many hours per day. I genuinely believed that these were reference headphones with a neutral signature, which I disagree at this point after having experience with other headphones and IEMs. Around that time, I did have a lot of source components; only a small Fiio E06 amp, an LG G2, and integrated motherboard sound. Now I'm in high school, barely able to have time to relax, much less play games during the majority of the year. I now have some equipment to compare and use my M50x with, but have little experience in comparing and reviewing anything.
 
Packaging & Accessories, Build Quality: Good
 
The M50x comes in a cardboard box and includes three cables, a drawstring carrying bag, and a 1/8" to 1/4" adapter. Overall, I was satisfied with the packaging and accessories. The 1/8" to 1/4" screw on adapter is very useful for connecting into my amp and quickly switching to a 3.5mm device like my LG G2. The drawstring bag has protected my M50x from various scratches and dirt when I take it around for travel. Some people might want a hard carrying case for extra protection, but for me, it's good enough since the M50x's fold up to a convenient size. These headphones might have a plastic build, but they look pretty durable to me and don't break apart inside a place like my bag while I travel around. The plastic feels so solid that I'd have to purposely try to break it with something very destructive to damage the headphone. I would be more concerned with scratches or marks on the headphone if I plan on keeping it in good condition.
 
Comfort and Isolation: About Average
 
These headphones have a very tight clamping force, and I  recommend many people to stretch these out a little. These headphones feel very snug to my 12 year old cousin, who also has a pair of these, so someone with a larger head should definitely be aware of the force. On the bright side, these won't fall off your head easily when you walk around, making it good for portable use. The headband padding is pretty small, so a modification like attaching the Sennheiser HD600/HD650 pads on the M50x helps with comfort. This headband modification addressed any comfort issues I had for the headband itself. As for isolation, these will be pretty good with walking in the streets or indoor buildings with music playing. These don't isolate enough for something like airplane travel, where no bass was present at all (including piano notes). I usually wear IEMs for portable travel now due to the much better isolation and the overall convenience. However, I'd take these if I wanted headphones rather than IEMs for my getting around to places.
 
For long term use, these aren't the most comfortable. Back when I first started using these, I had no headphones to compare to other than a pair of celebrity-headphones gifted to me by my brother. Those earpads couldn't fit anyone's ears nor isolate very well compared to the M50x, which was significantly better. However, compared to other audio-enthusiast headphones here like the K7xx, the M50x feels pretty uncomfortable. Now that my head has grown, the M50x earpads cannot cover my earlobes and I cannot wear the headphone for over an hour before my ears start sweating. People living in cooler areas or during the winter would not have this issue, as they would just make a good set of earmuffs that play music. I recommend other earpads like the Shure HAPEC840 earpads to address the earpad issue.
 
So overall, these headphones are not super comfortable. Still, these are a major improvement over the mainstream headphones I see around my school all the time, which don't even have a swivel to adjust for the angle if your head.
 
Sound
 
The sound is pretty friendly to the general public. I don't see people acting awkward when I let them listen to these compared to the K7xx, where my friends give my weird reactions and are probably wondering why I listen to those.
 
Low end: The lower end makes up the first part of a sound signature that should have no trouble with an average person. The bass has a lot of power, with some sub-bass presence and a punchy mid-bass that has decent speed and control. Works great for electronic music but will feel overpowering for other people with different music tastes. The lows carry a good amount of weight. The enhanced bass really helps for traveling around, where bass is less present due to the lesser isolation compared to an quiet indoor place.
 
Mids: The mids are laid back for me, and definitely enough for me to call these v-shaped. Although clarity is taken back, the headphones should be enjoyable for long listening sessions if the comfort doesn't stop you. Although my first impression listening to these again every time is that the mids are heavily congested. The mids are not that bad if you give it a chance.
 
Vocals are not very intimate, and are a little more laid back, but still maintain good clarity.
 
Highs: The treble is very tinny for me, and does not sound very airy to me. However, before I noticed the tinniness of the treble, I thought it was crisp. However, the highs are not very fatiguing for me, as I've noticed in my past sessions of very long listening.
 
Soundstage/separation: The soundstage is ok, but there's definitely better. The M50x lacks enough airiness to give a large sense of space. The M50x separation is not the best either, but still manages even though the bass might make the overall sound more cohesive.
 
Amping: These 32 ohm headphones should be easily driven out of a phone (my LG G2 does it pretty easily). The M50x will sound good across many devices, and I don't see the M50x being very picky. I had bought these also due to my lack of budget for any source components.
 
I don't think of these as neutral or monitoring headphones anymore, but rather a fun and exciting sound for anyone that wants to start out with better audio. These are a good choice if you really have no idea where to go, like me a few years ago.
 
Portability and Design
 
The headphone features rotating cups with a swivel and twist. This makes the M50x fold-able and much easier to carry around. The swiveling cups helps to improve the comfort a lot, especially with the clamping force of these headphones. The detachable cables are a lot more useful than I thought, being able to switch cables between portable and home use. The design of the headphones are sleek without being too flashy or overdone. With the carrying case, you can just throw these into a backpack and move around. I've seen a few people in the streets wearing these around in most of the cities I've visited other than my own.
 
The portability is a big part of the headphone. If the M50x lacked in convenience, I'd want to see some major improvement in another area or I would have avoided this headphone. Being able to be used for home and outside use is also a big feature to many people, who feel hesitant to start buying audio gear for specific areas, and instead, try to look for the best possible all-in-one solution. The M50x achieves this by making home and portable use enjoyable.
 
Summary
 
The M50x is a great headphone for a starter, as well as a great hybrid between home and portable use. For many people coming from lower-end, but credible headphones, I would look somewhere else unless this fits your sound preferences more than the competition. The design, portability, and fun sound of these headphones make these a good value purchase (if you find these cheaper than what I'd paid for). At a little above the $100 price point, these would make an excellent choice if you plan to utilize the portability of these headphones. I went the right path to these from mainstream headphones. The transition was perfect for me to explore my sound preferences. 
 
Thank you for bearing my review. At this point, I'm bound to skip any important details that I wanted to say and make a lot more errors compared to the beginning. I'll use this review as a learning experience for me so that I can improve upon the future.