Price: 49.90$



JUZEAR is an audio brand that comes from the plains of China, from Shanghai to be precise.
So far this brand, which is not yet widely known in audiophile world, has released its IEM that is quite popular in the outside forum, the JUZEAR 41T.

The IEM I'm going to review is an IEM borrowed from one of my friend on the Private Review Tour.
Whatever I write will be subjective and without any interference from anyone.

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To sum it up, the JUZEAR CLEAR is an IEM with a V-shaped sound signature. Not Mild, not U, not Harman, but a pure V-Shape classic with big bass and treble and recessed vocals.



BASS:

Basically, the amount of mid-bass and sub-bass is balanced.
So the bass is textured and meaty.

The bass is huge, with a huge, wide slam effect that will make a basshead eargasm.
It's not that big per se, but it does feel a bit too big for your casual listeners.

But the bass doesn't reach the level of QKZ Khan's subwoofer-like bass, so it's perfect for those who like all-round big slam bass.


MIDRANGE:

The midrange frequency is smooth and meaty.

With a pretty good texture and a natural presentation of vocals.
Although it has to be admitted that the vocals are not the main highlight of this IEM.

There is also a hint of sibilance, but this can be minimised with a tip rolling.

With a pretty meat mid bass, guitar plucks feels satisfying tingly to my ears.
You won't get this kind of sensation from those IEM that lower the mid bass like Truthear Zero.


TREBLE:

A typical V-shape treble with plenty of quantity and air.
Suitable for energetic songs with sparkly and fun cheery tone like Anisong.

The treble might feel a bit peaky here and there but for some extra energy, I wouldn't complain at all.
It balances the bass so you won't hear overwhelming bass because of the treble.

While I admit that some songs will be too peaky, overall this isn't an overly energetic treble.


TECHNICALITY:

The separation of the instrument here blends with the size of the bass, not the type that is analytical but more towards fun that is not too technical.

The soundstage is average, not intimate, simply your everyday Studio-sized room.
The big bass makes it as if the sound of the music is surrounding your head, quite a satisfying feeling I'd say.

Despite this, the depth is quite deep and the layering is excellent.
You can feel the 3D-like sensation from JUZEAR Clear.

The imaging is not disappointing at all,
From a technical point of view, this IEM lives up to its price.
Not hitting above its price range but it does quite up there within the same price range.


COMPARISON:

IKKO OH300: The JUZEAR wins on the quantity and the Textured bass, the OH300 wins on the vocals, which are noticeably more natural. While the treble is slightly different in direction, the JuzEar is more energetic and the OH300 is more relaxed and there is less sparkle on the OH300.

Truthear Zero Blue: The bass is cleaner for the Truthear Zero, but more satisfying in Clear because there's a deep slam on Clear. Vocals are more special for Zero with its minimal sibilance, but I have to give the highs to the more energetic Clear.



FINAL VERDICT

JUZEAR CLEAR is an IEM that is made for a pure fun, enjoyable moment, that you can use whenever and wherever. It can be an alternative choice for both acute bassheads and those who just like big bass.

It also has a good cable, 18AWG 6N single crystal copper, so you don't have to think about changing the cable.
No joke, it feels like an expensive custom cable.

USED GEAR SETUP:
JUZEAR CLEAR
Acoustune AEX70
Moondrop Springtips
Questyle QP1R

Songs used:
• Wonder girls-Nobody
• Kyouran Hey Kids
• Canon rock
• Hans Zimmer – Pirates of the carribean
• Blackpink – Typa Girl
• 50 Cent – In da Club
• Nao Touyama – off
• Utada Hikaru – Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence
• AoT OST. – Call your name
• Eminem – Till I collapse
• Versailles – Philharmonic Quintet – Silent Knight
• And many more…

Fun fact for those who don't know, Kinera and Celest are audio brands that are family businesses.
You see, Kinera is owned by the brother and Celest is owned by the sisters.
So Celest audio brand is literally Kinera’s "sister company".

BTW, thanks to Hifigo for giving me the opportunity to review this item. Everything I write is subjective and there is no interference from anyone in any form. Purely my experience.

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KINERA, when you heard the name, you automatically think about those beautiful looking IEM, right? Celest here is no different. In fact, they took it to another level!

Just like Kinera, whom takes inspiration from mythological creatures, Celest also take the same tradition.

Looking at the back,
The controversial nine tailed fox, Gumiho. Pandamon, well not exactly included in the mythology but it is a well made, unique IEM.
And now, Celest Phoenixcall, take it to another level with 1DD+2BA+2 micro planar for an all rounder with the beauty of the shell.

CELEST PHOENIXCALL, as the name suggests, feels like a legendary bird that rose from the ashes.
After some controversial with the Gumiho, Phoenixcall is here to make it's stand for Celest where it belong and it is right up there, I tell you!




Phoenixcall can be summed up as an all rounder, with pretty big round bass, natural vocal timbre (well, almost), and nice sparkly treble.

Mild V-shaped, I'd say.


UNBOXING:

The unboxing experience, is THE MOST SATISFYING MOMENT I EVER HAD FOR AN AUDIO PRODUCT. PERIOD.



The box is purple, you open it like how you usually open a book, and then you greeted by the Phoenix lore and the Phoenix chain with pretty paper there.

I'm sorry, I really do since I can't describe it that good. The experience itself is so good that I have to re-unbox it like at least 3 times for the thrill everytime I opened it.




Bass:
Emphasized on the mid bass, the sub bass also feels quite rumbling in some songs. But the bass level is not big enough for bassheads, if you are a basshead you have to look elsewhere.

Mostly like Harman's bass but a little bit less.
The bass speed is also fast so for double pedal songs you can really catch up even though it doesn't feel that fast with pretty big mid bass.

The impact of the drums is really good.
In the song "Versailles Silent Knight" with lots of drums and double pedals, the bass feels separated from other freqs which makes the bass articulation feel clear...
Unfortunately, the bass feels less textured and a bit awkward in songs with big bass.

Midrange:
The vocals have a natural weight, neither thin nor thick.
Both have good transparency without being overpowered by the bass.
For someone who always being nitpick about the vocal, I can say I'm pretty satisfied.

Vocals are the smooth type that is more laid back than defined or energetic. Feels a bit blunt for male vocal who screamed at the mic such as the late Chester Bennington, from Linkin Park.

Unfortunately the artificiality is quite obvious, probably from the BA tuning here which sounds a bit strange or off.
Not a vocal tuning that goes towards sweet presentation, but also not the most natural either.

Occasionally sibilance is heard but not to the point that it's really annoying. It's quite okay.

With a pretty big body, makes the whole instrument feels thick and popped up.
It's not your everyday thin tuning of moondrop, Phoenixcall takes on the more thick bodied instrument especially for acoustic music. It sounds heavenly, as the name itself.

Treble:
This is the frequency that I think I like the most, the treble is more towards quantity but also safe with any peak.

Rather than a treble that soars upwards, it's more like a lot of sparkling shiny shimmering splendid (get it?).

Cymbal sound with realistic decay.
The treble is more towards smooth, a bit less crisp actually,
The smooth treble also makes me comfortable for longer use.
To be honest, a bit lacking in the airiness.

For those treblehead, I am sorry to say you will find the treble a bit lacking.
It's not dark, at all.
It is simply too smooth for you guys!

Technicalities:
The soundstage is average without being anything special, not spacious but not cramped either.
I think the size of a studio would describe it the best.

Separation is very good, but not the spotlight of this IEM. I think there are IEMs at this price with better separation.

Detail retrieval is great, because there is a mini Planar configuration here (which I don't want to debate whether the Planar is real or not) I think it really helps here.

Like Hans Zimmer's orchestral song Pirates of the carribean live at Prague at the 08.20 minute mark which really made the backing vocal more defined and popped up in my ear.

One term to describe this IEM is “Jack of all trades”, in terms of tunings it feels quite consumer friendly so for those who are interested in physically beautiful IEM and good packaging, simply buy it. You will not regret it.

FINAL VERDICT
Overall, this IEM is a very suitable IEM for gifts, as well as personal use, especially if you listen to songs with a lot of backing vocals, depth, and female voices.
This sets excellently provide good amount of detail in the background even with busier song like hard rock or classical with lots of instrument.

However, It's less suitable if you're sensitive to timbre and coherence though, because those who being nitpick about it's timbre might find it quite unnatural.

Don't get me wrong, I enjoy this sets as always , but I have to say it's not exactly my cup of tea.

That's it for the Phoenixcall, thanks for reading till the end!
Please enjoy the beautiful Phoenixcall!




USED GEAR SETUP:
CELEST PHOENIXCALL
Acoustune AEX70
Moondrop Springtips
Questyle QP1R

Songs used:
• Wonder girls-Nobody
• Kyouran Hey Kids
• Canon rock
• Hans Zimmer – Pirates of the carribean
• Blackpink – Typa Girl
• 50 Cent – In da Club
• Nao Touyama – off
• Utada Hikaru – Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence
• AoT OST. – Call your name
• Eminem – Till I collapse
• Versailles – Philharmonic Quintet – Silent Knight
• And many more…

Disclaimer: This IEM is provided by Hidizs, but this impression is honestly from my own opinion without any interference in any form.

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APPEARANCE:

This mini MS5 model IEM is made of aluminum with a matte black faceplate.

Physically, it's smaller than MS5 yet MS3 is heavier even though the MS3 only consists of 1DD + 2 BA Knowles.

According to the description, the MS3 is targeting Harman 2019 but to my ears, it sounds more like a mild V Shape.

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Bass:

BALANCE NOZZLE:

The bass is emphasized in the mid bass, so it's more of a thump than a sub bass rumble.

For comparison, the bass is a bit like Moondrop Kato's.

Although the mid bass is quite big, the speed is quite good though I do feel like it’s gonna be struggling a bit in double pedal songs.

Usually, big mid basses like to make other freqs get covered up, but this one doesn't at all.

My only complaint is that the sub bass is a bit lacking so in songs that play sub bass, it doesn't feel enough.

For those who like bass? Definitely!
For those who are bassheads? Yes, perhaps.
Basshead closet? Nope.


Vocal:

Vocals tend to be thin, lacking a little weight for my preference.

Thin vocals tend to make singing articulation more defined.

In comparison, it's more or less like Truthear Hexa (as I recall) but with a typical BA sound which is rather metallic.

There's a hint of sibilance in songs that emphasize the letter S like Eminem's songs.

The sibilance in J-pop songs is also sometimes occured but not to the point of being overwhelming. Most noticeably in Eminem songs.

Good transparency, no feeling of veiled by any means.

For male vocals, it has a good texture, but it is less organic.
Female vocals are better, but tend to be too thin overall.

Vocals are MS3's weakest point, I think.



Treble:



The treble is really crisp.

Rather than just quantity, I feel more quality here.
In treble-dominant songs, the treble feels like it's extending high up.

I think this is one of the most satisfying types of treble.
Even though it's high, I don't feel any piercing.

Sounds of cymbals does feel a bit metallic but not that disturbing.




NOZZLE TUNING DIFFERENCE:

Balance/Rose gold:

The impression above uses the rose gold nozzle as the main comparison.

Genre: All rounder, J-pop, k-pop, pop, hip hop.

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Bass/Red nozzle:

The quantity of bass doesn't increase, but because the air is greatly reduced, it makes the bass feel more dominant. It really reduces the sibilance that occasionally appears when using the Balance nozzle. Rather than for bassheads, this nozzle is more suitable for the treble sensitive.

Vocals are also noticeably thicker and closer to natural.

Genre: Pop, EDM, Hip Hop

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Treble/Silver nozzle:

Noticeably brighter. The vocals are thinner and feel more airy.

The treble also feels more crisp and has more quantity.

Not recommended for listening at high volume.

Tends to be piercing and sibilance but this is not as bad as MS5.

This one can still be enjoyed except for people who are treble sensitive.

Genre: Classical

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TECHNICALS:

The soundstage is W I D E. Because of the effect of the treble soaring upwards, the overall soundstage feels spacious, especially vertically upwards.

Separation is also very good, in fact, really damn good.
Imaging feels appropriate for the price, but I don't think it's the spotlight.

The spotlight is on the layering, no joke.

Whether MS5 or MS3, the layering is superb, the depth is great.

Especially in songs with good mastering.

Synergy:

QP1R: With a neutral source, the MS3 feels more controlled in the treble with good vocal transparency.

Also QP1R is a bit cold tonally, so there's less bass.

I think the treble is more controlled but crisp.

Feels satisfying!

Hidizs XO:

Hidizs XO is also one of the items provided by Hidizs for synergy check, the impression of XO is warm with a little emphasis in the upper midrange.

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Compared to the QP1R which emphasizes quality in the treble, I feel that using the XO adds more quantity,but not as crisp as the QP1R.

I also felt more sibilance using the XO.

But the advantage of XO is in the reverb feel, like a natural echo.

The dynamic is also very good, all freqs feel vibrant bright and clear.



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FINAL WORDS

This IEM simply fits my taste.

Hidizs MS3 is an all rounder with the best genres being acoustic, rock, and orchestra.

Not gonna lie, acoustic guitar strumming feels crispy and electric guitar feels ferocious, there is no smoothness so it's more powerful.

The downside of the Hidizs MS3 is that the vocals are less natural. It feels too thin at times.

Songs used:

• Wonder girls-Nobody
• Kyouran Hey Kids
• Canon rock
• Hans Zimmer – Pirates of the carribean
• Blackpink – Typa Girl
• 50 Cent – In da Club
• Nao Touyama – off
• Utada Hikaru – Merry Christmas Mr Lawrence
• AoT OST. – Call your name
• Eminem – Till I collapse
• Versailles – Philharmonic Quintet – Silent Knight
• And many more…

Hidizs MS5

Driver config:
10mm Liquid Silicone Dynamic Driver (Bass)
Sonion 17A003 (bass)
Sonion 23 Series (Mid)
Sonion E50DT (Treble)


Price: $379


First of all, thanks to Hidizs for giving me the opportunity to review Hidizs MS5 in the Global Public Review.

I am just your average, boring guy who listens to a lot of music. I would not dare call myself an "audiophile"; heck, I am still a stranger to the term, let alone anything related to audioscience.

But still, they gave me an opportunity to try their latest product, which is called Hidizs MS5 "Dark Angel."



First impression:
The first time you try this piece of art, you might hear some oddities in the treble area, especially cymbals and hi-hats. It feels splashy, like it's separated from the rest of the frequency.
WHOA! Stay in your seat!
Before you think this is not for you, keep reading! It gets significantly better!

I'm not exactly a burn-in believer, but if burn-in is real, it works wonderfully.

Overall, it is a balanced tuning, or you might say "U-shaped," with hi-fi experience and tuned to fit audiophile preferences without losing the fun factor.


Packaging and accessories:



The moment you opened the box, you were welcomed with a pair of "dark-winged" IEM. Sits proudly on the throne, with 3 kinds of eartips and each in 3 sizes to fit your ears (vocal, bass, balanced SML).

-A rather high-quality IEM case made from PU leather material.
FYI I rarely use the stock IEM case, but this one is too good to be left inside.



-A high-quality, 8-braided, 6N single-crystal pure copper stock cable, with SPC and pure copper as the material, is no disappointment.



Actually, I don't feel the need to replace the cable. It's such a missed opportunity from Hidizs to make it modular, though.



Except for the earhook, I have no effin' idea why they put the earhook like that. It is uncomfortable to wear; just remove it ASAP.

-Tuning Nozzle, or as they called it, "Hidizs Aero Sound Tuned Filters."



Red bass, silver treble, and, of course, Hidizs' main signature, balanced rose gold, I will explain the differences later.

-Some warranty paper and a little hard paper show Hidizs' MS5 Frequency Response, which is neat.

Design:



The Hidizs MS5, inspired by a pair of dark wings from those who have fallen, one thing that comes to mind when you see them: Prideful. With an exquisite, aesthetically hideous (get it?), glamorous, and bold design.

It is made with one piece of weight-saving aluminum with two pins of 0.78 mm, not to mention the matte finish is sleek as heck.



Made carefully to fit the human ear to prolong your comfort for long periods of listening.


Sound impression:
After 200 hours of burn-in.

Treble:
There is no oddity, and it feels much more coherent after the burn-in.The peak in the 5 kHz–8 kHz area might be bad news for those who are treble sensitive.But personally, I don't find the treble to be harsh at all.

It is highly resolving, crisp, full of sparkle, but unforgiving for those with poorly mastered tracks.

Vocal:
lush, rich, and pretty thick for an IEM that is tuned for critical listening.It is transparent, and with a mid-bass that big, I worry it might veil the vocal, but I worry for nothing.

Bass:
Now this is the star of the show; the bass is big, fat, and satisfying.
I love Harman's bass, but I always think that bass has to be like this; it is not exactly your clean-tuned bass, which only emphasizes the sub bass.

Rather, it has body! Thump! Slam! Anything that's going to make you lose yourself in the music and immerse yourself deeply.

It isn't enough for a true basshead, though, but it is plenty for those who seek a good bass.


Technicalities :
Intimate presentation, with a 3D-like inside-your-head experience, and superb layering. That's why a song with good mastering is needed to enjoy the Hidizs MS5 to the fullest!

The separation, while not on the level of surgical precision, is good for its price range.
Imaging is also not on the TOTL level but well-suited in the price category.

Timbre: it is not exactly a natural timbre, actually it might be the weakest factor of Hidizs MS5.
It suffers from the upper mid.


Tuning nozzle:
The tuning nozzle basically reduces or increases the 5–6 kHz and 15 kHz areas to make the cymbal calmer and better for you guys who have treble-sensitive ears.

It won't exactly boost the bass for the bass nozzle, either.
While the treble nozzle is made for those who prioritize detail retrieval and clarity over anything, I hear sibilance more often with the treble nozzle, but you can minimize it with eartips.

Personally, I use the balance nozzle. It gives the best of the two worlds.


Afterword:


As I said earlier, one word to describe Hidizs MS5 is "prideful."

This beast doesn't follow your audiophile rules; it is here to maintain its authority.

Of course it might spark some negative light, thrown out of the heavens, but I love this kind of brave tuning that differs from the rest.

It makes your whole experience much more enjoyable.

Also, I wonder why they didn't make a new IEM series rather than including this IEM into a Mermaid Series.

Why not "7 Deadly Sins" or something?


Gears used mostly in this review:
-Shanling M3S
-Spinfit W1
-Dunu S&S
-Ibasso DC03 Pro