Latest reviews
Latest Most helpful Rating
kapsontong

kapsontong

New Head-Fier
For FiR Audio Electron 12 in Universal Fit
Pros: - Tactile bass technology.
- Rumbly sub-bass.
- Smooth and warm vocals.
- Controlled treble but still snappy.
Cons: - Slight metallic timbre.
- Slightly shallow nozzle design that will not fit every ear shape.
- Average staging, slightly intimate.
- Separation and layering are not impressive.
Overall rating: 4/5
🌟


Aesthetic:
- Build Quality: 4.5/5
- Design: 5/5
- Accessories: 3/5
Sound...
Show full review

Attachments

  • _A7K8167.JPG
    _A7K8167.JPG
    3.3 MB · Views: 0
  • _A7K8171.JPG
    _A7K8171.JPG
    3.3 MB · Views: 0
  • _A7K8180.JPG
    _A7K8180.JPG
    3 MB · Views: 0
  • _A7K8181.JPG
    _A7K8181.JPG
    3.3 MB · Views: 0
  • _A7K8183.JPG
    _A7K8183.JPG
    2.9 MB · Views: 0
Zerstorer_GOhren

Zerstorer_GOhren

500+ Head-Fier
For Letshuoer Cadenza 4 in Universal Fit
Pros: CADENZA 4

● Light yet sturdy composite shell chassis
● It has some of the best fitting and comfort as it offers excellent passive noise isolation.
● Like all LETSHUOER products, it has a substantial amount of accessories.
● High quality modular stock cable.
● Only needs a decent power output to amplify this set.
● A balanced-neutral tuning for neutral heads and midcentric individuals.
● Precise and sufficiently resounding bass response.
● Linear, clean and translucent midrange presentation
● Quite versatile on vocals and instruments.
● Smooth and inoffensive treble quality.
● Not a hint of sibilance nor stridency.
● Remarkable aspects of its technical performance particularly layering, separation and cohesive performance of its multi-drivers.
● Holographic stereo imaging.

LR-NEBULA

● Flexible and supple quality.
● It really looks premium and luxurious to feel.
● Inclusion of a storage case.
● Gold-plated termination plug.
● Pliable ear hooks.
● Not a hint of microphonic.
Cons: CADENZA 4

● Absolutely not for bass heads as its bass response appears to be lacking authority and impact.
● Not also for treble heads due its smooth and less lively treble response on their liking.
● Wishing for more airy extension.
● For some reason, like most resin shell chassis that were 3D-moulded by HEYGEARS, it looks a bit bland and feels somewhat cheap.

LR- NEBULA

● A bit pricey
● Doesn't have a modularity option for switching termination plugs.
20240329_170955.jpg


“Music is like a dream. One that I cannot hear.”

~~Ludwig Van Beethoven...
Show full review
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: cqtek, LetShuoer Audio, baskingshark and 6 others
TsukiGermany
TsukiGermany
Great review! They look like an apple product to me, quite nice. The nozzle looks like a thick boy though. Do you know what size it is? The Hexa was my first nozzle nightmare hahaha :)
Zerstorer_GOhren
Zerstorer_GOhren
domq422

domq422

100+ Head-Fier
For Symphonium Audio Crimson in Universal Fit
Pros: I experienced 0 pressure build-up
Surprisingly tactile and satisfying sub-bass
Thumpy mid-bass
Bass-Mids-Treble separation
Extremely cleeeeaaaaan tonality
Layering is top-notch
The resolution is out of control (in a great way)
Very wide and spacious sound-stage for an IEM
Imaging sounds to be very precise
Airy Treble to die for
Natural timbre (0 BA timbre)
I (Personally) love the design
Very mature Tuning profile overall
Cons: Takes some serious tip rolling to get seated and sounding properly good
Amplification is absolutely necessary to get the most out of them
While the timbre is great, the tonality is on the thinner side
I'd like a bit more sub and mid-bass
Mid treble harshness on some recordings
Poorly mastered tracks will sound poorly mastered
Symphonium Crimson

Edit-7.jpg



This article has taken me ages to write. Admittedly, I’ve been putting it off and just enjoying the...
Show full review
  • Like
Reactions: G777, DingDongMonster, doubletrobbel and 10 others
View previous replies…
Singaravelan
Singaravelan
Lovely review. Enjoyed reading! Looking forward to the Titan review. Hopefully more midbass for you!
DingDongMonster
DingDongMonster
Have you tried the Helios? It's an oldie. My goodness, it is airy and the treble is to die for. I prefer it over the Annihilator.
domq422
domq422
@DingDongMonster I haven't man, but I would love to! It's one of those mystical Pokémon IEMs of yesteryear. I've heard amazing amazing things.... Thanks for reading btw
RemedyMusic

RemedyMusic

100+ Head-Fier
For EPZ Q1 Pro in Universal Fit
Pros: Gorgeous shell design
Price
Timbre
Inoffensive treble
Well tuned harman sound profile
Fun and engaging factor
Cons: Not the most technical set
INTRODUCTION:
EPZ may be a new name on my radar, but according to the online chatter, they've been around since 2019. My initial encounter with the brand was their Q5, which...
Show full review
  • Like
Reactions: Ulisses, Colin5619 and Zerstorer_GOhren
BielakP

BielakP

New Head-Fier
For ZiiGaat Nuo in Universal Fit
Pros: - easy to drive
- engaging sound presentation
- great midrange
- above-average imaging
- great weight of notes
- great sounding vocals (forward)
- great sounding acoustic guitars, drums, percussion elements, and all types of crackles
Cons: For the money, there are no disadvantages, but if I had to list some:

- medium cable (I'm clinging)
- not the cleanest treble (at this price ? I'm clinging)
- single sibilants (very rare)
- average equipment (because the money went into the headphones - only praise Ziigaat for this move)

, but seriously: at this price, it is just nitpicking.
INTRODUCTION

The Nuo model is a budget offering from:
1711272545656-01.jpeg

,a company that has been making a name for itself in the Chi-Fi world. The...
Show full review

Attachments

  • 1711272545656-01.jpeg
    1711272545656-01.jpeg
    341.2 KB · Views: 0
  • 1711764586021-01.jpeg
    1711764586021-01.jpeg
    2 MB · Views: 0
  • Like
Reactions: Driftervov, Zerstorer_GOhren, Wuzhishan and 1 other person
BielakP
BielakP
S
salman91
Great Review! I have it and I love it's sound so much ❤️
S

SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For HiSenior Mega5EST in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Smooth neutral with bass boost response
2. Safe tuning
3. Airy and extensive treble
4. Rich and pleasing presentation in the mid range
5. Weighty and well controlled bass
Cons: 1. Details are a little lacking
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: M3NTAL, Codename john and Colin5619
Pawsu1

Pawsu1

New Head-Fier
For iBasso DC04 Pro in Portable Source Components
Pros: +Natural and organic
+Uncolored
+Transparent
+Wide and open soundstage
+Excellent detail retrieval
+Excellent dynamics
+Good separation and imaging
+Excellent features
+High power output
+Excellent build quality
Cons: -Can drain your source battery fast
-No UAC Application access to IOS and windows
IMG_20240331_061229_464.jpg


Intro


iBasso is a Chinese company that is innovative in creating Portable Audio products such like Digital Audio Players (DAP), Portable Amplifiers...
Show full review
  • Like
Reactions: cliffmeister and Colin5619
Pawsu1

Pawsu1

New Head-Fier
For LETSHUOER DZ4 in Universal Fit
Pros: +Unique driver configuration
+Neutral tuning
+Musical
+Clean bass presentation
+Natural and lush mids
+Great vocal clarity
+Wide soundstage
+Aesthetic design
+Ergonomics and fit
+Excellent build quality
Cons: -Midbass lacks punch
-Darkish treble
-Lacks sparkle and air
-Average resolution for the price
IMG_20240331_022333_142.jpg


INTRO


Hello everyone! This is my full review of Letshuoer DZ4. The unique configuration of this IEM stands out among of its competitors. Let see how...
Show full review
  • Like
Reactions: Colin5619
NymPHONOmaniac

NymPHONOmaniac

Headphoneus Supremus
For TANSIO MIRAI Feat in Universal Fit
Pros: -Balanced lush, warm and bassy W shape
-eargasmic bass quantity and quality
-mellow unfatiguing balance
-natural and dense timbre
-fully bodied male and female vocal with focused and uncompressed presence
-colorful musicality that is very versatile
-wide holographic soundstage
-jack of all trade master of bass gourmet
-dark upper treble that focus listener on bass and mids goodness
-no unpleasant treble spike or wonky texture presence boost
-anti harman tuning
-intensely immersive yet comfy and cuddly musicality
-good technical performance (attack speed and layering)
-excellent cable
-good sound value
Cons: -not for treble head
-not for bass or warmth shy listener
-i wouldn't say no for extra treble extension-sparkle and air
-average resolution
-mid bass definition would benefit a bit of extra texture bite
432908459_960018829062574_670782329298381176_n.jpg


TONALITY: 9/10
TECHNICALITIES: 8.5/10
TIMBRE: 9.5/10
SOUNDSTAGE: 8.2/10
IMAGING: 7.5/10
MUSICALITY...
Show full review
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Ryokan, antz123, yoowan and 11 others
domq422
domq422
Fantastic photos and great article, thanks for sharing!
yoowan
yoowan
I really appreciate your reviews! The way you focus on musicality is brilliant. Since I mainly listen to classical music, would you say these are also suitable for that genre? I purchased the Artti 10 based on your recommendation, and they've been excellent for classical music. Many thanks!
Ianbanz

Ianbanz

New Head-Fier
For KEFINE DELCI in Universal Fit
Pros: • Bass slams with authority without compromising other frequencies
• Detail retrival and clarity
• Expansive soundstage
• Clean Simple Classy and elegant design no glittering swirly colors you see on most chifi iems.
• Lightweight despite its solid cnc aluminium body.
• Surprisingly good quality eartips with different bore sizes
• Beautiful two-tone translucent black and copper cable compliments the design and color of Delci.
• Good quality black leather textured case.
Cons: • For 60usd with this kind of tuning and quality i honestly could not think of any Cons..let me know in comments if you have any.
• If this was 80-100usd iem probably i can neatpick on the eartips and accesories.
• i am just writting this here so my Cons will not be too empty looking. :)
DriverDLC+PU Dynamic driver
Driver Size10 mm
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity108 dB +/- 3 dB
Impedance28Ω +/- 15%
Cable Length1.2 meters +/- 0.2 meters
Plug Size3.5mm...
Show full review
  • Like
Reactions: audiophile falcon, Wuzhishan, Rippersyte and 4 others
D
drakar06
How does DELCI COMPARES TO QKZ HBB? Could ur answer be a bit detailed : -)
TimmyT916

TimmyT916

New Head-Fier
For FatFreq Grand Maestro in Universal Fit
Pros: Bass: Powerful, Deep and Punches Hard
Mids: Perfect Balance for vocals
Treble: Great extension without being fatiguing
Timbre: Best in class quality of sound
Tonality: Again best in class
Soundstage: Perfect width
Sibilance: None
Masking: None
Adjustability: Both with NOAH modules and vocal forward switch
Cons: None that I can think of. Don’t feel like this was diminishing returns at its price.
GRAND MAESTRO (GM) by Fatfrequency (Fatfreq)



It’s been 3 weeks since CanJam NYC. My mission, try as many IEM’s I’d read about in the endgame category and maybe, just maybe, find something that...
Show full review

Attachments

  • IMG_1773.jpeg
    IMG_1773.jpeg
    2.9 MB · Views: 0
  • IMG_1774.jpeg
    IMG_1774.jpeg
    3.4 MB · Views: 0
  • IMG_1772.jpeg
    IMG_1772.jpeg
    1.2 MB · Views: 0
  • IMG_1776.jpeg
    IMG_1776.jpeg
    2.6 MB · Views: 0
  • IMG_1778.jpeg
    IMG_1778.jpeg
    2.4 MB · Views: 0
  • IMG_1779.jpeg
    IMG_1779.jpeg
    592.4 KB · Views: 0
  • IMG_1775.jpeg
    IMG_1775.jpeg
    1.9 MB · Views: 0
  • Like
Reactions: 587418, pitsel, Sliz and 2 others
D

Delitia

100+ Head-Fier
For Lotoo Mjolnir in Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)
Pros: Resolution
Transparency
Imaging accuracy
Pitch black background
Dynamic range
Neutral tonality that lets iems shine
Built in Upscaling
Wealth of options to choose from
Lots of power on tap
Build Quality and UI responsiveness
Great battery life for its size and power
Cons: Some might find it heavy
Order of operations when attaching source takes some getting used to
Opening:​

Thank you, as always, to Andrew and Musicteck for the chance to review this product, you can find the Lotoo Mjolnir and other Lotoo...
Show full review
  • Like
Reactions: ErikV55, hearNew, vaporsynthwave and 20 others
View previous replies…
D
Delitia
I don't personally use roon but Afaik the roon implementation isn't active yet, as it's blacked out on the menu. Another friend and owner of the mjolnir uses roon and said he had no issue with roon via his pc picking up the mjolnir as the output. Past that can't help you much on roon. But currently you need another source to run roon into the mjolnir.
ruthieandjohn
ruthieandjohn
You stated that the XRC setting "XRC. This is Lotoo's built in upsampling feature which upscales PCM playback to 32 bits (from either 16 or 24)".

Did you have XRC on or off during your comparisons?

I understood XRC to increase the sampling rate, e.g., 44.1 kHz to 192 or so, not to increase sample bit depth.

Thanks for a great review!
D
Delitia
@ruthieandjohn Yes, XRC was enabled for all of my comparisons, as much like AKs DAR, I found it to be improved overall sound quality and thus no reason to ever switch it off.
S

SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For DUNU Studio SA6 MK2 in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Very well detailed and balanced sounding presentation
2. Detailed yet soothing treble
3. Appealing and captivating mid range
4. Punchy yet controlled bass
5. Great technical prowess
Cons: 1. Thinness of the notes across the high frequencies
2. Bass lacks the dynamics and heft to it.
  • Like
Reactions: droid23
cqtek

cqtek

1000+ Head-Fier
For Rose Technics Ceramic in Wireless
Pros: Versatility.
- Great ergonomics, low weight and very good fit.
- Bluetooth V5.3, 3 sound modes, gaming mode with 60ms latency.
- 2 HD microphones, good call behaviour.
- Very good value for money. Excellent for the current price.
- Emphasised bass in Pop and Rock modes.
- V-sound ranging from light to pronounced.
- Many functions.
- Can be connected to two sources at the same time.
- Additional enclosure to protect the set.
Cons: Too many options to remember all the commands.
- Power is a bit too low.
- There is a big gap between the bass in HiFi mode and the Pop and Rock modes.
- Bass in Rock mode obscures and tones down the rest of the frequencies.
- They don't have a very informative, defined or resolving sound.
- None of the three modes work in a completely natural or full way. A mix of HiFi and Pop mode might work better.
- The operation of the touch panels is not the best, it is difficult to find the frequency for consecutive touches and the touch-sensitive spot on the outer face.
- The RoseLink APP is not fully functional and is too heavy.
Introduction

Rose Technics, the portable audio brand established in 2012, is betting on TWS technology. It currently has 4 such products on the market: Earfree-i3, Lightyear...
Show full review
VLAYAR

VLAYAR

New Head-Fier
For LETSHUOER DZ4 in Universal Fit
Pros: Design
Quality
Presentation
Materials
Cogerent drivers
Sound
Cons: Non for this budget
20240306_133614.jpg

DZ4 the first model of its kind from this manufacturer. In this case, I'm talking about the layout and material of the shell
[ATTACH...
Show full review

Attachments

  • 20240306_133906.jpg
    20240306_133906.jpg
    962.7 KB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_132940.jpg
    20240306_132940.jpg
    1.3 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_133229.jpg
    20240306_133229.jpg
    1.7 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_133334.jpg
    20240306_133334.jpg
    2 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_133502.jpg
    20240306_133502.jpg
    1 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_133436.jpg
    20240306_133436.jpg
    1.8 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_133614.jpg
    20240306_133614.jpg
    1.3 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_133701.jpg
    20240306_133701.jpg
    1.1 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_133819.jpg
    20240306_133819.jpg
    1 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_133906.jpg
    20240306_133906.jpg
    962.7 KB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_134025.jpg
    20240306_134025.jpg
    1.9 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_134348.jpg
    20240306_134348.jpg
    1.8 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_134435.jpg
    20240306_134435.jpg
    974.8 KB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_134551.jpg
    20240306_134551.jpg
    968 KB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_134610.jpg
    20240306_134610.jpg
    970.7 KB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_134820.jpg
    20240306_134820.jpg
    1.9 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_134940.jpg
    20240306_134940.jpg
    1.9 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_135033.jpg
    20240306_135033.jpg
    1.9 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_135221.jpg
    20240306_135221.jpg
    1.8 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_135233.jpg
    20240306_135233.jpg
    2 MB · Views: 0
  • 20240306_135309.jpg
    20240306_135309.jpg
    1.8 MB · Views: 0
bryaudioreviews

bryaudioreviews

100+ Head-Fier
For Simgot EA500 LM in Universal Fit
Pros: - Well-balanced bright Harman tuning
- Excellent value for money
- Versatile sound with tuning nozzles
- Scales well with higher-end sources
Cons: - Nothing sound-wise for the asking price, really
- Stock eartips might lead to fit and seal issues
_DSC9997 (Medium).JPG

​
Introduction:

Simgot has become a distinguished name for its thoughtful approach to...
Show full review

Attachments

  • IMG_2553.JPG
    IMG_2553.JPG
    888.8 KB · Views: 0
  • IMG_2559.JPG
    IMG_2559.JPG
    2.2 MB · Views: 0
  • IMG_2562.JPG
    IMG_2562.JPG
    653.5 KB · Views: 0
  • _DSC0001 (Medium).JPG
    _DSC0001 (Medium).JPG
    185.6 KB · Views: 0
  • _DSC0016 (Medium).JPG
    _DSC0016 (Medium).JPG
    158.2 KB · Views: 0
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: zabiri, vagnagor007, o0genesis0o and 2 others
Kindlefirehditaly

Kindlefirehditaly

New Head-Fier
For Geek Wold GK10s 1BA + 2 Piezoelectric + 2 Dynamic Driver IEM in In-Ear
Pros: Good fit
Good packaging
Removable cable
Hybrid drivers
Cons: Tips could be better
Sound and tonality aren’t the best
soundstage is quite intimate
Slow bass and some bleed
Timbre sounds nasal
Poor details
There are better single DD on the market

Disclaimer:​


Good morning, readers! I apologize tremendously for the delay in publishing the review of the GeekWold GK10S. Honestly, it’s not even the kind of review I would...
Show full review
  • Like
Reactions: Colin5619
View previous replies…
Kindlefirehditaly
Kindlefirehditaly
When I started this hobby I heard even worse IEMs. But they undoubtedly wanted to overdo it.
G
gmdb
Ha, ha, Tronicus dude's comment - bought them years ago and hated them. They were only released in 2024. Another shill or dude is time traveller? GK10 is different IEM to GK10s.
T
Tronicus
You're right, didn't realize it was a newer model. I don't see how slapping an S on a trashfire suddenly improves it's quality, though. This is like the IEM equivalent of if Elon Musk suddenly announced Hyperloop 2. No one asked for this, xD
Kindlefirehditaly

Kindlefirehditaly

New Head-Fier
For EPZ TP20 PRO in Amp/DACs
Pros: Great Build Quality
Metal frame + fancy carbon fiber faceplates
Dual Cirrus Logic
Natural sound
Gain, Volume buttons + Play/Pause
Runs quite cold also on heavy load
Good-Quality type C cable
Cons: No App
No USB adapter
Dependent volume

Disclaimer:​


Good morning to all readers! Today we try out EPZ’s new CS43131 dual-chip DAC. After trying the top of the line, the EPZ TP50, expectations are understandably...
Show full review
  • Like
Reactions: Cat Music, Carpet and Colin5619
GREQ

GREQ

Headphoneus Supremus
For Kaldas Research RR1 Conquest in Over-Ear
Pros: Iconic Design
Phenomenal Treble/Bass Extension
Electrostatic With Bass!!!
World Class Separation
Phenomenal Build Quality
Detachable Cables
Many Cheap Replacement Parts Available From Manufacturer
Cons: Electrostatic requires specific amplification
Headband adjustment with Allen keys
Headband can scratch cups
Ear pad depth
Kaldas Research RR1 Conquest Premium

Five years after it’s release, the continued relevance of this headphone today cannot be overstated.

[ATTACH type="full"...
Show full review
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: Groundhog, alegar, MrTechAgent and 1 other person
IamInnocentX3
IamInnocentX3
  • Like
Reactions: GREQ
voja
voja
Majestic photos accompanied by a pleasant read! Thank you so much for sharing this review with this community. Wow. Stellar work, GREQ!!!
GREQ
GREQ
Edited - I hilariously didn't realise the foam in the box was just packaging material.
Removing this foam makes for a beautiful display piece.
Photo added above.
  • Like
Reactions: nick n
Ichos

Ichos

Reviewer at hxosplus
For HIFIMAN SERENADE in Amp/DACs
Pros: + Extremely musical and engaging
+ Natural and organic timbre
+ Strong technicalities
+ Liquidity and smoothness
+ Weighty and visceral presentation
+ Immersive and holographic soundstage
+ Powerful headphone amplifier
+ LAN streaming
+ Excellent as a DAC/preamplifier
+ Analog line input
+ Elegant and beautiful looking
+ Desktop friendly size
+ Stellar build quality
Cons: - Bluetooth connectivity only for the Chinese market
- No gain settings
- Not that suitable for sensitive earphones
- Wired only streaming
- No remote control
- Power switch at the back
- Top sampling rates are limited to the LAN input
- No dedicated streaming application
Intro

Goldenwave is a boutique audio manufacturer from China that was recently bought by HIFIMAN. The first two products born out of this collaboration are the Prelude headphone...
Show full review
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: 457139, lavricables, MariusAB and 2 others
4
493756
Using the spdif coax compared to Schiit Bitcrost 2/64. Which might sound better? For only the dac portion.
Ichos
Ichos
@tylerindianapolis , I can't help because I don't have the Bifrost. The DAC portion of the Serenade is really good but I don't know how they compare. Maybe someone else can help.
  • Like
Reactions: 493756
Back
Top