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tutetibiimperes

500+ Head-Fier
For PSVANE Horizon Series 12AU7-AT Vacuum Tubes in Cables and Accessories
Pros: large three dimensional sound stage
good sub bass extension
open treble presentation
non-fatiguing sound
affordable
well packaged
Cons: some hum
occasional static
some pins arrived slightly bent
Thank you to PSVANE for sponsoring the tube giveaway for the new Horizon Series tubes. While I did receive these tubes free of charge, this review and my opinions regarding them are my own...
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ehjie

Headphoneus Supremus
For Flipears Aurora XXIV in Universal Fit
Pros: World Class High standard of build and finish.
Well designed and well executed faceplates and back plates. Abalone ftw!
There is perceived durability and reliability.
Excellent compact high-class packaging, superb unboxing experience
Clear, effortless, open sounding – superb clarity can be had
Large, holographic imaging, especially the height
Very good 3d effects and scale of imaging
A sonic display of perfect balance between analytics and entertainment
It’s multibrid, but it’s also high-end in coherence
Very good layering and separation
Tuned for long listening sessions, despite its detailed treble brilliance!
Sub bass on par with very good sub woofers
Tasty neutral, fluid, engaging Mids
Excellent timbral qualities
24-month warranty. Wow!
Cons: If the stock Baroque tips aren’t clear sounding enough, just change to the Velvets or Liqueur Tangerines
Cable upgrade highly recommended
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History Revisited​

Back in 2018, I managed to audition Flipears’ entire range on offer. There were about half a dozen, and I liked how...
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fisherc6

New Head-Fier
For BQEYZ Cloud in Universal Fit
Pros: Very energetic listen
Definitely for treble heads
Plenty of solid bass to balance the treble
Cons: Too bright for some ears
Cloud:
Upon firing them up, I was struck immediately by how much air and glass clear crystalline quality they had. I did not hear much bass at the outset and with use, the bass became more...
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fisherc6

New Head-Fier
For BQEYZ Wind in Universal Fit
Pros: Energy, energy and more energy
Crystal clear mids and highs
Thunderous bass.
Cons: Perhaps for some ears too clear?
BQEYZ Wind

I tried the Cloud first, since they are the newest in the BQEYZ line. So, when I switched to the Wind, I discovered immediately, these were more my style. It’s a more neutral, probably...
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audiophilefan

audiophilefan

100+ Head-Fier
For FiiO JT1 in Over-Ear
Pros: Price, Build, Comfort, Sound
Cons: Not for passive listening
When was the last time a I wrote a proper review? Maybe a couple of years ago, for the Fidelio X1S. Those are fantastic headphones, and I wouldn’t be surprised if some consider those as their end...
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ngoshawk

ngoshawk

Headphoneus Supremus
Reviewer at Headfonics
For Edifier STAX Spirit S5 in Wireless
Pros: Build quality
Mature sound
Changeable pads
Battery life
Fit
Better app experience
Bass could be too much for some
Slightly rounded treble note
Not all like the planar sound?
Cons: No ANC
Not as well-known as competing brands
Cost (for some)
Edifier STAX Spirit S5 ($499): An update to an already good headphone? More than that. Much more.

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jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

Head-Fier
For FiiO SR11 in Dedicated Source Components
Pros: Roon Ready at a great price
Very nice looking box (shares the same design as the K11 / K11-R2R)
Good digital connectivity (optical, coaxial + 2 USB ports)

A ’no-brainer’ for Roon users​

The SR11 is an interesting new product in FiiO’s ever expanding catalog of audio products. Basically it is a budget-friendly streamer that caters...
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BlueA
DLNA is already availabre you can mail Fiio support directly to get a copy.
Thanks for the review.
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Pavan Kumar

New Head-Fier
For KEFINE DELCI in Universal Fit
Pros: Balanced, smooth, and musical sound
Sub-bass depth and authority
Weighty, fuller mid-bass
Good resolution and details in the mid-region
Excellent tonality
Warm and clear vocals
Controlled and smooth upper-mid-range
Smooth treble performance with decent extension and air
The stage appears accurate with excellent imaging
Exceedingly light on ears with excellent build quality
Cons: The bass attack is slightly on the softer side
Treble at times is overly smooth and lacks a bit of sparkle/ shimmer up the top
Random instances of sibilance which are quite rare
Eartips could have been better, especially the wide bores which appear very flimsy

Introduction​

Hello everyone!! I have the Kefine Delci, the latest single DD IEM from Kefine. Kefine has been in the market with the launch of their Planar IEM, the...
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d m41n man

100+ Head-Fier
For Binary Audio Dynaquattro in Universal Fit
Pros: • Warm-neutral sound that is both energetic but non-fatiguing
• Very coherent despite the 3DD + 1 passive radiator config
• Natural timbre, very organic sounding
• Deep, defined, punchy bass but never overbearing
• Smooth, never harsh treble
• Nice accessories especially the sturdy, pelican-like case and modular cable
• Addictive listen
Cons: • Definitely needs some power and amping
• Could use a bit more sparkle and air
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Intro
Some brands, despite the lack of brand hype, just chain a couple of hits. Coming off the heels of their Timmy collab with...
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Pavan Kumar

New Head-Fier
For Letshuoer Cadenza 4 in Universal Fit
Pros: - Balanced presentation
- Tactile and dynamic Bass response
- Great sub-bass depth
- IEM for the mid-range lovers
- Excellent Instrument timbre that stands out
- Natural tone with no hint of BA timbre
- Depth and clarity in vocals
- Open and detailed treble performance
- Spacious stage and impressively precise imaging
- Excellent resolution and details
- Excellent cohesion among the drivers
- Build quality, fit, and great accessories
- Gorgeous modular cable with 3 interchangeable terminations
Cons: - Bass quantity may not please everyone and some may find it not very authoritative
- The agility of the Bass decay may not be the most natural in certain tracks
- The treble could use a tad more airy extension.

Introduction​

Hello everyone!! I have the Letshuoer Cadenza 4 here, also called the “True Virtuoso”, the brand’s latest multi-driver hybrid configuration IEM. I covered...
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kalibri
kalibri
You absolutely nailed the bass description, it's incredible how good the response is given there is not a lot of it. When a kick drum is playing it can be both heard and felt, Letshuoer did an amazing job here I have to admit.
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Pavan Kumar
@kalibri Thank you so much mate. Agree with you. Letshuoer did a fantastic job with the overall tuning of this IEM.
Ayex

Ayex

New Head-Fier
For Simgot EA1000 "Fermat" In-Ear Monitor in Universal Fit
Pros: Nice design and amazing build quality

Beautiful packaging for the price

Excellent comfort

Elevated treble brings out perception of detail

Bass response is punchy and tactile

Intoxicating female vocals with no sibilance
Cons: Can be difficult to get a good seal

Bright

Lacking bass relative to treble

Poor timbre
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Bass:
The EA1000 has average bass that allows the hits of a drum to be decently dynamic and impactful but remains snappy and fast in terms of...
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grumpy213

grumpy213

100+ Head-Fier
For DITA Navigator in Portable Source Components
Pros: Build quality
Inoffensive and fun tonality
Cons: Poor dynamics
Lack of stage depth
Large footprint for a dongle
Odd design choices
Lacking against the competition
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suicideup

suicideup

New Head-Fier
For 7Hz Aero in Universal Fit
Pros: Well-done, U-shaped sound signature!

Smooth, relatively clean sound character.

Rumbly, subbass-dominant bass response (subjective).

Open, clear mids.

Well-extended yet non-fatiguing treble.

Wide, spacious soundstage under 20 USD!

Average at best separation and layering under 20 USD.

Scales well with power!
Cons: Fit, comfort, and isolation are underwhelming (to my ears, at least).

Nearly non-existent accessories.

Non-detachable cable.

Questionable build quality. There are sets under 20USD that are better built than this, so the build on this one isn’t a valid excuse in my book. Also, they could’ve designed this to be worn straight down, but they chose not to, because they can.
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jreqtech

jreqtech

New Head-Fier
For DITA Audio Project M in Universal Fit
Pros: - Everything feels very premium, from the IEMs to the cable and carry case
- Superb soundstage and details
- Fantastic imaging, great for immersive experiences!
- Fits my ears perfectly!
Cons: Personally too bright, and lacks a bit of bass 𝑜𝑜𝑚𝑓
Disclaimer
Please note that I am not an audiophile, and this review does not delve into the technical aspects of the IEMs. My impressions are based on my personal preferences, and others...
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atechreviews

100+ Head-Fier
For ZiiGaat X Fresh Reviews Arete in In-Ear
Pros: Stunning resin faceplates with a marbled design
Excellent fit and comfort
Balanced sound signature
Strong sub-bass presence
Good separation between the bass and mid-range
Clear mid-range
Adequate treble clarity without sibilance
Excellent soundstage height
Pinpoint accurate imaging
Good noise isolation
Cons: Basic accessories and cable
Bass lacks texture and impact
Timbre of some instruments
Average resolution and detail retrieval
Treble could use more extension

Introduction​

The Ziigaat x Fresh Reviews Arete IEM is an intriguing addition to the world of gaming and music in-ear monitors. Combining a 10mm dynamic driver with four...
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jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

Head-Fier
For FIIO K11 R2R in Desktop Amps
Pros: A decent R2R DAC at this price is incredible value
R2R DAC restores original analog recording to their best
Imaging is very 3D than compared to original K11
All the benefits of the original K11 - lovely screen, gain levels+volume tuning, lots of configuration
Decent power for the price (though slightly less than original K11)
Cons: R2R DACs are not for everyone - 'SINAD numbers' guys should not read this review
Some noise can be heard with sensitive equipment + noisy 'sources'
Not as effective as more expensive R2R DACs

R2R goodness comes to the K11​

FiiO had built an incredible good headphone amplifier with the original K11, it had in my opinion, the right balance of power, features, good...
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Zeka
Zeka
Regarding the background noise - is it only present when headphones are used or is it also present when the DAC is used with a speaker amplifier?
jeromeoflaherty
jeromeoflaherty
Only with very sensitive headphones and only with very select tracks (ones with high dynamic range)
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nxnje

nxnje

500+ Head-Fier
For KZ XTRA in Wireless
Pros: - Fun yet natural U-Shaped sound, with added low-end and smooth treble response
- Strong ANC capabilities and natural behavior of the transparency mode
- Very good microphone quality
- Fit and passive isolation are excellent
- Good battery life
- AptX compatibility with low-latency mode
Cons: - The bass is pretty slow, the treble could use some more air and sparkle and the technical performance is only average
- Tiny recording distortion introduced by the noise-cancellation of the microphone
- Slightly improvable transparency mode (which is already good though)
- No volume control and no companion app
- The charging box isn’t really “ergonomic” and there is no charging cable included

Introduction​

KZ is a very popular brand in the KZ industry, and almost everyone who has tried to approach the hobby at least once will know the brand for sure.
They have been...
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mine came with a charging cable included in the box, and as you say, at a discounted price they’re a great purchase
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nxnje
@Colin5619 lucky you. Mine didn't include a charging cable unfortunately. No big loss as I have plenty of them bur I had to report It.

Anyway, hopefully they will get some proper discount because they sound so much fun.
NymPHONOmaniac

NymPHONOmaniac

Headphoneus Supremus
For Sound Rhyme SP01 in In-Ear
Pros: -dynamic sound and well balanced W shape tonality
-fast punchy rumbly bass with good layering
-forwards yet lush and clean and transparent mids
-lively and beefy macro dynamic
-more than decent imaging and layering
-we got some air and sparkle on top
-fast, snappy and well define highs
-holographic musicality
-bright but well rounded female vocal (not sibilant nor shouty)
-very good resolution
-overall clean spatiality (good limpidity of air around instruments)
-great construction (thanks to Ibasso!)
-excellent balanced cable (best in sub-100$ range i’ve ever get)
-generous accessories
-excellent sound value
Cons: -male vocal aren’t as good as female vocal (bit thin and overly edgy bright)
-lower mids haven’t heaviest note weight for piano etc
-tuning nozzle are a bit vain
-housing design is 100% Ibasso IT05 (yet, it’s not counterfeit)
-iem nozzle is very short so the fit isn’t the best (not deep enough)
-upper mids can be a bit energetic and loud for some (around 8-10 db pinna gain I guess)
-i could take even more sparkle and brilliance
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TONALITY: 8.8/10
TECHNICALITIES: 8.5/10
TIMBRE: 8.2/10
SOUNDSTAGE: 8.5/10
IMAGING: 8.5/10
MUSICALITY (subjective): 9/10
CONSTRUCTION (a bit odd ranking...
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HiWire

HiWire

Headphoneus Supremus
For Sennheiser HD 599 Open Back Headphone in Headphones
Pros: Overall accurate tonality (treble and bass emphasis)
Soundstage
Easy to drive
Lightweight and comfortable (fits smaller heads well)
Build quality
Detachable cable
Replaceable pads
Interchangeable cable (comes with 1/4" plug and 1/8" (3.5mm) plug cables)
Low price and wide availability
Cons: Some plastic creaking sounds and cable microphonics with head movement
Not reference-quality in neutrality, detail, and imaging
External sounds can be heard because of the open design
A Little Historical Background:

I've owned Sennheiser headphones since the 1990s, starting with the open HD 320 in their Expression series.

Sennheiser announced their new HD 500-series...
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firesign

firesign

Headphoneus Supremus
For Penon Voltage in Universal Fit
Pros: Natural timbre
Full and lush mids
Never sounds thin
Beautiful and well done shells
Small and comfortable
Cons: It doesn't risk enough
Small lack of subbass
Small lack of high treble
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