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kalimero

New Head-Fier
For NF ACOUS NM20 in In-Ear
Pros: + Solid Fit
+Durable lightweight body
+Energetic,forward vocals
Cons: +Low res treble
+Technicalities below the price
NF Audio NM20 Review
Sources Used:

  • Jcally JM6 Pro
  • Celest CD20
  • Hiby R3ii (2025)
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kalimero

New Head-Fier
For HiBy R3 II in Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)
Hiby R3II 2025 Review
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kalimero

New Head-Fier
For HiBy x F.Audio Project Ace in Universal Fit
Pros: +Wide soundtage
+Good imaging
+Natural timbre
+Smooth,enjoyable vocals
+Inoffensive.safe tuning
+Decent resolution
Cons: -Some people could find safe tuning boring
-Treble lacks energy and shimmer
-May not fit everyone
Hiby Project Ace Review
Sources Used:

  • Celest CD20
  • Hiby R3ii (2025)
Build Quality and Fit

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cpu235

100+ Head-Fier
For FiiO M17 in Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)
Pros: - DC mode and enhance headphone mode make the m17 sound a lot better, extra option to upgrade the external power supply
- Clean sound
- Very powerful, enough to handle all iems and some headphones well, impressive for a DAP
- Excellent dap for bringing to local meets to test stuff
- Smooth OS
- Good MSRP, very good value used
- Exceptional soundstage especially on the enhanced headphone mode
- Many outputs and functions, covers all your portable needs
Cons: - Bulky, not exactly portable
- Might get hot with the enhanced-over ear headphone mode
- Tuning might be too bland for some, not the most musical dap out there (Still a lot better than the old Fiio tuning)
- Leather case design flaw, dap may fall out of the case if you don't have the extra plastic piece from Fiio
I bought an M17 used recently as I wanted to try the powerful, bulky daps. I was looking at DX220 max and M17, and I didn't consider AK stuff as I had a lot of AK daps before and wanted to try...
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Ichos

Reviewer at hxosplus
For FiiO FP3 Planar In-Ear Monitors in Universal Fit
Pros: + Casual tuning ideal for modern music
+ Excellent sub-bass extension
+ Strong planar bass technicalities
+ Forward mids and crisp highs
+ High clarity and resolution
+ Wide soundstage with accurate imaging
+ Beautiful aesthetics and well made
+ Lightweight and ergonomic
+ Detachable cable and varied accessories
Cons: - Bass lacks dynamic punch
- Slightly lean and dry textures
- Doesn’t fully convey harmonic complexity
- Timbre not entirely organic or natural
- Upper midrange and treble may become fatiguing
- Lacks modular cable support
- Bulky, unattractive storage case
FiiO FP3

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suicideup

New Head-Fier
For Kiwi Ears Septet in In-Ear
Pros: A highly technical, incisive IEM under 300 USD!

“Fairly neutral” “well-tuned for a quadbrid”, bright sound signature!

Well-controlled, detailed bass response!

Clean, vivid, open mids!

Well-extended, airy upper frequencies!

Excellent, precise technical performance!

“Immersive” soundstage!

Excellent fit and comfort!

“True” open-back design!

Durable, build quality!

Industrial, minimalist visual design! (subjective)

Very good quality of accessories!
Cons: “Hard to avoid” driver quirk/s are present, particularly the planar and piezoelectric timbre, which can sound sibilant and “too crispy” to some ears.

A bit hard to drive for an IEM due to its configuration, and will definitely need a fairly powerful source.

“True” open back design exhibits sound leaks which can be a concern when used during commutes.

The included eartips and case could be better for this asking price.
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thaslaya

thaslaya

Headphoneus Supremus
For KBEAR Cepheus KB16 2DD for Powerful Bass | 6BA for Precise Resolution in In-Ear
Pros: + A somewhat dark and laid-back, yet engaging, U-shaped tuning
+ Nice sub-bass rumble and texture
+ Forward midrange puts vocals on full display
+ Inoffensive and non-fatiguing treble
+ Great choice for midrange enthusiasts or the treble-sensitive
+ Instrument timbre
Cons: - Not a particularly fun or exciting tuning
- Bass quantity might be too much for some
- Treble lacks extension and air
- Not a great all-rounder for me
- May not do enough to stand out in an increasingly competitive price bracket
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thaslaya
thaslaya
That's interesting! I did find the treble air and extension lacking for me, but the presence region and mid treble are well represented. I would personally take the Orchestra Lite all day but that's more to do with the mid-bass and warmer tonality.
avishifi
avishifi
Good review with stunning photos, as always. Keep it up!

As for this set, I am not sure how can it compete in the 200$-300$ price range based on this review, there's a lot of competition with tough competitors that they are really hard to beat. But maybe there are fans for that?
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thaslaya
thaslaya
@avishifi Thank you! 😊 Yes, I agree. It's hard to compete in this price bracket nowadays unless you bring something new or extraordinary to the table. The Cepheus' tuning is more niche for me, but when it hits just right on a certain track or genre, it can really shine.
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Dhruv Tampa

New Head-Fier
For DUNU DK3001BD in In-Ear
Pros: Fit Finish and Build quality
Accessories (very high quality cable and Eartips)
Balanced and safe sound signature
Exceptional clarity
Highly detailed, agile and dynamic
Pinpoint imaging
Comfort
Price to performance
Cons: Soundstage
Too safe sounding
Dunu is one of the earlier chifi brands that created a boom with their budget titan series and their premium DN series offering a well packaged deal with balanced sound signature at an affordable...
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SatorArepo

New Head-Fier
For FiiO JM21 in Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)
Hello guys again, and today we have entry incredibly advanced DAP JM21 by Fiio, and this isn't some surprise Fiio went on rampage this year delivering inexpensive dap's, dac's, headphones and...
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Jamsblast

100+ Head-Fier
For Knowledge Zenith AM16 in Universal Fit
Pros: - Balanced Armature Configuration: 8 BA drivers per size to provide a detailed and refined sound
- Bass Performance: Exceptional subbass and midbass presence, rare for a BA-only set
- Treble Handling: Crisp and airy, well-extended without excessive harshness
- Technical Capabilities: Strong imaging, resolution, and separation for its price
- Soundstage: Impressively wide and deep, delivering immersive spatial cues
- Comfort & Build: Ergonomic resin shells with metal faceplates ensure durability
- Easy to Drive: 104dB sensitivity means it works well with most sources
Cons: - Stock Cable: Standard KZ silver-plated cable is functional but benefits from an upgrade
- Fit Considerations: Large housing may be less ideal for smaller ears
- Midrange Recession: Male vocals can feel slightly recessed due to the V-shaped tuning
- Scaling with Sources: Benefits from high-quality sources for optimal performance
First, a big shoutout to Jenny from Knowledge Zenith (KZ) for giving me this set to make this review and to give it my sincere opinions and impressions.
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Yonah

Yonah

New Head-Fier
For Venture Electronics SMG in Earbuds
Pros: Audiophile analog sound
Cons: A bit short on sub and extended highs
I’m an amateur audio enthusiast who has been using IEMs for just over two years. I listen to jazz-fusion, jazz-rock, jazz-funk, acid jazz, smooth jazz, contemporary jazz, and...
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pradiptacr7

500+ Head-Fier
For BQEYZ BQ-10 in Universal Fit
Pros: Neutral and Matured Tonality, Exceptional Value, Solid Female Vocals, Accessories Packed
Cons: Sub-Bass Rumble Lacks, Need More Sparkle at the Top-End, Instrument Separation is Average at Best
BQEYZ BQ-10: Insane Value!!

DISCLAIMER: The BQ-10 was sent to us free of charge by the BQEYZ Audio team for review purposes. We are truly excited and would like to take this opportunity to...
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Darkkiso

Darkkiso

New Head-Fier
For ND Audio NX2 in Universal Fit
Pros: Enjoyable bass with great punch and rumble
Scales well with great audio sources
Very comfortable and lightweight
Versatile sounding set
Enjoyable technicalities
Cons: Higher treble frequency might hurt treble sensitive ears
Slight recession to the middle frequency
metallic timbre
No included pouch bag (Nitpick)
Stock cable is somewhat average (Nitpick)
Here we go again with another in-ear review. This time, I’m going to talk about the ND NX2. Last time, I reviewed the ND Venus, which remains one of my favorites—not just for its aesthetics but...
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AnakChan

AnakChan

Don't let him borrow your M-100 (click)
For Forté Ears Mefisto in Universal Fit
Pros: - Big and full sound with an ever slight sense of conservatism in the midrange to form an overall easily likeable signature
- Highly resolving especially when paired with a very matching resolving DAP/DAC, but not harsh, nor shril
- Deep and textured bass that's still tightly controlled
- Spacious stage with lots of width, depth and headroom
Cons: None that I can t think of, few years back I would have said that it's pricey, however in the current day 'n age, it seems to be priced accordingly for the kind of sound quality you'd get
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THE 001 Music
THE 001 Music
One of my top four earphones. 🙏
jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

100+ Head-Fier
For Earfun Tune Pro in Noise-Canceling
Pros: Very nicely priced ( $69 and even cheaper with vouchers)
Excellent Companion App with 10 band EQ
Exceptional well tuned after some EQ
Bass can be nicely tamed with EQ
Midrange is very good for an ANC headphone in this price range
Excellent battery life
Bluetooth 5.4 ( with multiple point)
Well built enough to not need a carry case
Cons: No high res codecs ( only AAC / SBC )
V-shaped sound by default so you need to use the companion App to tame bass and treble
No carry case

Excellent customizable sound at a fantastic Price​

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smexxy

New Head-Fier
For SIMGOT AUDIO ET142 Universal IEM in In-Ear
Pros: - Chrome shell design
- Perfect fitment
- Thick Premium Cable
- Magnetic leather-like carrying/storage case
- Versatile tuning based on nozzles
- Impressive vocal and instrument detail and clarity
- Slightly wide sound staging, accurate imaging and good separation
- Very punch mid-bass, smooth sub-bass rumble out of the box
Cons: - Fingerprint magnet(obviously)
- Nozzle size is a bit large
- 4 pin cable connector is not that secure
- A bit of fatigue when listening for extended hours due to the weight
- Instruments can get overpowered
- Carrying/storage case is a bit small, needs some finessing to fit the cable and IEM
Quick disclaimer: I was informed that the SIMGOT ET142 came like this without the accessories such as eartips, o-rings, and etc… so I am only working with what I have but rest...
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Des99

New Head-Fier
For JUZEAR X Z Reviews DEFIANT in Universal Fit
Pros: Good cable with interchangeable terminations
Fast and well controlled bass
Deep, impactful bass
Well balanced midrange performance
Sparkly and energetic treble without being too harsh
Decent overall technicalities
Cons: Bass is a bit slow
Somewhat recessed midrange
Treble is a little grainy and splashy
Disclaimer
  • Huge thanks to HiFiGo for providing the opportunity for me to review the Juzear X Z Reviews Defiant by providing a sample. I really do appreciate it. However, all...
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GoldenJoe

GoldenJoe

New Head-Fier
For Penon Pyramid IEM cables in Headphone Cables
Pros: • Beautiful finish
• Makes the mids and lower ends more deeper and better
• Supple cable despite being thick
Cons: • The chin slider is pretty tight and can scratch the finishing of the cable is used frequently
• Maybe brown is not your colour?

DISCLAIMER​

I had the opportunity to use the Penon Pyramid upgrade...
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MalcriadoAudioLover

MalcriadoAudioLover

Previously known as CastorTroy
For TEMPOTEC V3 BLAZE in Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)

TempoTec V3 BLAZE DAP​

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*As always, with each review I...
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GoldenJoe

GoldenJoe

New Head-Fier
For Moritz Dragon In-Ear Monitor in Universal Fit
Pros: Natural timbre
Controlled and clean bass
Excellent spatial performance
Very comfortable and ergonomic
Beautiful faceplate finish
Cons: Stock cable is thin and underwhelming
Visuals of internals may turn some off
Lacks excitement for energetic genres or bass-heavy tracks

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I had the opportunity to spend time with the Moritz Dragon...
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