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Yum3moons

Yum3moons

New Head-Fier
For ARTTI T10 in Universal Fit
Pros: ✔️ Deep, well-controlled sub-bass.
✔️ Natural, sweet mids—perfect for vocals and acoustic instruments.
✔️ Wide soundstage with good separation.
✔️ High-quality cable and a solid carrying case included.
Cons: ✖️ Ugly design (at least in my opinion), plastic shell makes it feel cheaper.
✖️ Short nozzle can make fit tricky.
✖️ Needs a powerful source to shine

ARTTI T10 – The Best Entry-Level Planar?

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The planar magnetic IEM market...
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suicideup

suicideup

New Head-Fier
For BLON BL03 II Universal IEM $31.99 USD in In-Ear
Pros: A noticeable tuning refinement of the first BLON BL03!

Warm, mild-v-shaped sound signature!

Firm, clean lows!

Slightly warm, thick mids!

Well-extended, decent treble response under 40 USD!

Decent technical performance for its price!

Comfortable fit! (If you managed to get a proper one)

Minimal, rigid build quality!

Decent mic quality!

Visually pleasing 2pin female connectors (when compared to the previous version)

Easy to drive!
Cons: Still has the BLON BL03 fit that make or break one’s fit, comfort, and isolation.

Eartips could be better in terms of variety and sizes.

While this isn’t really a bad thing, its overall tuning and sound can be easily overshadowed by today’s IEM market.
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Robin Kyle Datiles

Robin Kyle Datiles

New Head-Fier
For TANCHJlM 4U DMT-4Ultra Double-chamber Dynamic Driver In-Ear Monitors in Universal Fit
Pros: - 4 stage tuning knob/filter for bass shelf
- Build quality
- Comfortable
Cons: - Most of the tuning sounds unnatural especially vocals
- Treble peaks
- Soft bass impact
- Average details, imaging, and soundstage
DISCLAIMER
The review I'm about to share reflects my personal experience and provides an honest evaluation regarding this set. I am completely unaffiliated from the brands I...
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musicphotolife

musicphotolife

100+ Head-Fier
For Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 in Over-Ear
Pros: Lightweight design
Open-air design offers exquisite musical details without distracting resonance
Cons: Price might not appeal to brand-agnostic buyers
Storage case is too bulky to be practical for travel use
The Audio-Technica ADX3000 is a refresh of the ADX5000 that was launched in 2017. Audio-Technica has more premium closed-back models than open-backs, so the ADX3000 is a rare insight into...
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adydula
adydula
Well we all hear differently and am glad you like your X3000's!
Enjoy the music!
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Thanks Alex, the same to you!
- Aaron
gohan2091
gohan2091
ADX3000 owners, I need to ask a favour. I am having issues with my headphones and I would like to know if you have the same issue or if it's unique to just my pair. My thread is: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/distortion-shaky-wobble-fluttering-on-adx3000.976052/ in there, there is a tone generator. I would be interested if someone could repeat the tone generator test on the ADX3000. Generate a tone, maybe 40hz or so. Play a track that has vocals at the same time. Do the vocals wobble? Adjust the tone between 10hz to 100hz as you listen to the vocals, any wobbling? The test performed well on my ATH-R70x headphones but the ADX3000 did very poor until I made the EQ adjustment. Not sure if it's specifcally an issue with my headphones or a common trait with this model.
Bosk

Bosk

Headphoneus Supremus
For TANSIO MIRAI ARMOR in Universal Fit
Pros: Warm, overwhelmingly bassy sound with tuning switches to dial to taste
Cons: Not outstanding technical performers due to the nature of their tuning
How far do the limits need to be pushed before something becomes too much of a good thing?

This crossed my mind when I heard of the new...
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lucanato
lucanato
there are some errors: the x doesnt have est speaker , the armor has 1 electret electrostatic driver not est; said that having tsmr land, issn ebc 80 , wich tsmr should i take? shock, x or armor??
MuddyCrab

MuddyCrab

New Head-Fier
For BQEYZ BQ-10 in Universal Fit

The boring stuff:​

MSRP: $29.99 (Taken from BQEYZ Website as of time of writing)
Impedance: 40Ω
Sensitivity: 113dB/mW
Response Range: 20-40,000Hz
Driver configuration: 12mm...
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Dsnuts

Dsnuts

Headphoneus Supremus
For SIMGOT AUDIO ET142 Universal IEM in In-Ear
Pros: -Solid all metal ergonomic build
-Good passive isolation for metal builds
-Comes with a good, varied set of accessories
-3 pairs of tips, Magnetic case, tuning foams
-4 set of tuning nozzles with different sound profiles
-Premium LC7 OFC silver plated cable worth $70 in 3.5mm & 4.4mm plugs
-Superb integration of PZT driver and 12.5 Planar magnetic driver
-Sound tunings range from Harmon Analytical to balanced warm depending on nozzles
-Able to tweak sound even further by using tuning foams in addition to the nozzles of choice
-Much better than what you initially read or seen online about them.
-Smooth detailed, airy with an organic tonal quality.
-Full extended trebles you can tune to your liking.
-Deep sub bass emphasis with solid impact and speedy tight planar bass
-Very good versatility for all types of music and media genres.
-Good sold note weight for music of all types.
-Solid technicalities including good stage and dynamics for sound.
-Sound gets much better smoother with solid cohesion after burn in.
Cons: -8khz emphasis, a bit spicy for rock music.
-not the most dimensional sound presentation
-Planar timbre for mids and bass, but improves for the better with burn in.
-Sub bass texture lacking a bit with a quicker decay of notes
Simgot ET142 AKA Prometheus
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The newest IEM from Simgot is not without some minor controversy. Initial batches of the new Planar based...
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Flykites
Flykites
Kudos for Ministry. Love that album
domq422

domq422

1000+ Head-Fier
For AFUL PERFORMER 5 + 2/PERFORMER 7 in Universal Fit
Pros: Unboxing experience
Included accessories, especially the cable, are very good.
Understated and classy design
Medium-sized shells that are lightweight with lots of curves, fit should be easy for most
Overall tuning that should appeal to most (JM1-like)
Bass, Mids, and Treble are all nicely balanced
Layering is a standout
Versatile sound signature
Cons: No nozzle lip to hold tips on...
A little too safe of a design
Disappointingly forgettable tuning
The Meta has arrived.... and Aful has done it right.


Don't let the 3.5 rating fool you... I don’t think these need any introduction, these have been hyped to the...
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zeissiez
zeissiez
If you have heard Wilson Audio speaker system, they have also a "forgettable sound", because they don't have a sound of their own (transparent), but they just present music as it is, with great imaging, layering and tonnes of fine details.
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Interesting review. I really like your photos. Personally, I love the P7's noticeable improvements over the P5 (I still do really like the P5) since the P7 still sounds very natural even with all of its improvements and since the P7 very closely nails my preferred tuning target.
Cinder

Cinder

Formerly known as Res-Reviews
For BASN MT-Pro in Universal Fit
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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For TANCHJIM Bunny in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Safe and well-balanced tuning
2. Sounds warm and smooth but can be tailored to different EQs
3. Well-tailored and compatible app support
4. Detachable Type-C DSP cable
5. The form factor is very accommodating to the ears.
Cons: 1. The elongated connectors and pins reduce the versatility of the IEMs for aftermarket cable options.
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marcelzxc

marcelzxc

New Head-Fier
For MOONDROP ULTRASONIC in Wireless
Pros: – Aesthetically beautiful (subjective)
– Space Travel upgrade
– Neutral sound with Bassboost
– Comfortable tuning
– Good imaging
– Sound with good definition
– ANC and ambient sound
– LDAC codec
– Good battery life (case + earphones)
– Comfort and fit
– Protective cover included
Cons: – Plastic of the charging case scratches easily
– Could be cheaper in the price
– App has improved, but still weak
– Lacks parametric EQ and more presets.
– Treble may be too smooth for some
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MotherX1

MotherX1

100+ Head-Fier
For BQEYZ Frost in Universal Fit
Pros: -
-Neutral, slightly warm sound signature with rich and euphonic mids
-Deep, punchy, and controlled bass
-Wide soundstage and precise imaging
-Excellent instrument separation for complex tracks
-Stunning build quality with a unique and elegant design
-High-quality copper cable with great aesthetics and ergonomics
-Versatile for both music and gaming
Cons: -
-Bass might not satisfy hardcore bass heads
-Treble, while smooth, may lack sparkle for those seeking extreme brightness
-Fit could be subjective due to shell size for smaller ears

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FragranVeil873

FragranVeil873

New Head-Fier
For Campfire Audio Clara (Titanium Launch Edition) in Universal Fit
Pros: Best in-class bass response and tuning
Still an overall balanced tuning with mids and highs not overwhelmed by the bass.
Close vocals under default pairing
Surprisingly good technicals
Sounds extremly finished with stock cables and ear tips
Cons: Could get a bit shouty
Highs are still laid back
Vocals may get too close
Fit may be an issue
Introduction (Conlusion)

Conclusion first, the Clara Ti is probably my new personal favorite bass-focused IEM. Good start for the year especially considering I was not a fan of any...
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pradiptacr7

pradiptacr7

500+ Head-Fier
For SORA Audio Sunlit in Universal Fit
Pros: Warm and Natural Tonality, Beautiful and Ergonomic Design, Specious Soundstage
Cons: Need more Mid-Bass Punch, Upper Treble Extension could be lacking for Trebleheads (Nitpicking)
SORA Audio Sunlit: Illuminating Your Audiophile Journey

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warbles
i'm confused. So "Sora Audio" in HK is something 100% unconnected to Intime Audio/Oziad in Northwest Tokyo who make all the 'Sora" iems? This review was linked to from the large thread dedicated to the Japanese company, so some clarification is definitely in order!
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pradiptacr7
pradiptacr7
@warbles the brand is definitely not connected in any way to the Japanese brand InTime. 'Sora' is a series of IEMs made of InTime Audio that all we know but certainly doesn't mean they can only take the name Sora. For more information, kindly go to this link and contact them directly.

- https://sora-audio.com/
Ichos

Ichos

Reviewer at hxosplus
For Shanling M1 Plus in Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)
Pros: + Neutral and balanced sound signature
+ Competitive technicalities
+ Spacious soundstage with good imaging
+ Minimum digital glare
+ Powerful amplifier for the size
+ Silent background
+ Responsive user interface
+ Double tap to wake the screen
+ DLNA and Airplay support
+ Embedded Tidal application
+ WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity
+ Compact and lightweight
+ Ease of use
+ Excellent build quality
+ Very affordable
Cons: - Doesn't support other streaming services except Tidal
- Can't download and install apps
- Average battery duration
- Rather thick body
- Small and low resolution screen
- Fonts are difficult to read and can't be enlarged
- The Tidal application doesn't support gapless playback
- The protective case is not included as a standard
Shanling is well-established brand in the audio industry, having specialized in portable and desktop audio equipment for over three decades. Their range of products, including earphones, portable...
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Ichos
Unfortunately this doesn't have the ease of use of a big DAP.
mRaaghava
mRaaghava
Hey. Does this have spdif/coaxial output? I am planning to get a DAP to be used as a transport to iBasso D16. And how's the SQ of this Shanling when streaming Apple Music through BT? And moreover for my purpose, which will be the best bet, JM21 or M1 Plus? TIA.
Ichos
Ichos
Hi, the coaxial is combined with the 3.5mm output and can be enabled from the menu. Why to stream Apple music through Bluetooth? The JM21 is better for such application because it supports Apple music.
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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For BLON BL03 II Universal IEM $31.99 USD in In-Ear
Pros: 1. Retains the same richness and dynamic quality as the orginal Blon BL03
2. A well balanced tuning with better clarity in the upper frequencies
3. Wholesome and rich bass
4. Forward and natural sounding mid range
5. Smooth and revealing treble.
Cons: 1. Technical prowess is average when compared to today's IEMs in this segment.
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jreqtech

jreqtech

New Head-Fier
For Fosi Audio K7 Gaming HiFi DAC Headphone Amp in Amp/DACs
Pros: - Powerful and musically impressive
- Great build quality
- Wide soundstage, excellent holographic imaging, definitely immersive
- The built-in tone adjustment for treble and bass is a nice feature
- Loads of input and output options
- Affordable price for the features it brings to the table
Cons: - Despite being advertised as for “gaming”, there is a lack of gaming-specific features.
- There’s a noticeable amount of delay when using Bluetooth for gaming
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briantbrain

briantbrain

New Head-Fier
For QoA Aviation in Universal Fit
Pros: Great build quality and accessories
Excellent fit
Decent clarity
Unique vertical soundstage
Punchy mid-bass with good sub-bass slam
Forward, natural, and musical vocals
Non-fatiguing treble with good detail
Cons: Sub-bass isn’t immersive
Soundstage favors verticality over horizontal width
Could offer better detail for its price
#QoA #Aviation #JustImpressions #NotAReview

Great Musicality with Unique Imaging!​

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thaslaya

thaslaya

Headphoneus Supremus
For BGVP Phantom in Universal Fit
Pros: + Exciting and energetic V-shaped tuning with good extension
+ DD + BCD bass response
+ Instrument timbre
+ Treble has plenty of sparkle for those who like it
+ Comfortable shells with a unique design
+ Decent accessories
Cons: - Thin and ethereal sounding treble
- Would like more bass quantity and quality could be further improved
- Vocals could be more forward for my taste
- Short and stubby nozzle
- MMCX (subjective)
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☆☆☆☆☆ - Fantastic!
☆☆☆☆ - Recommended
☆☆☆ - There are buyers but not for me
☆☆ - Can't see the appeal
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:beerchug: Excellent read as always.
Zerstorer_GOhren

Zerstorer_GOhren

1000+ Head-Fier
For SOFTEARS VOLUME S in Universal Fit
Pros: ● Sturdy yet lightweight aluminium alloy shell chassis
● Smooth finish texture on the shells’ surface and that carbon fibre faceplate that emanates that kind of supercar vibe. (I’m a fan of exotic supercars)
● It offers an excellent fitting and comfort and it seals well too for better passive noise isolation.
● As a midrange set should have, it is pretty well-accessorised with good quality accessories
● An inclusion of SOFTEARS’ UC ear tips, probably one of the best silicone ear tips in the market.
● High quality nylon woven stock cable with a modular termination plug feature.
● An implementation of tuning dial knob as this set offers two tonal profiles.
● Two tuning profiles that will cater towards midcentric listeners and neutral heads but it has that kind of engaging factor that even some audio enthusiasts who prefer coloured sound profiles might find them appealing.
● Balanced bass presentation as it has punchy, sufficiently impactful and tactile bass response. (LOW IMPEDANCE MODE)
● Tight yet rumbly and clean bass response. (HIGH IMPEDANCE MODE)
● A neutral, well-balance with ample warmth and sufficiently rich midrange. (LOW IMPEDANCE MODE)
● Smooth, plush and warm sound on some vocal types like baritones, some tenors, countertenors and contraltos as it was its natural timbre state. (LOW IMPEDANCE MODE)
● Clear, bright and energetic on female vocals like mezzo-sopranos and sopranos. (HIGH IMPEDANCE MODE)
● Almost accurate tonal color of all instruments. (It still depends on impedance mode as certain instruments will fare well on specific tonal target curve)
● Smooth and neutral yet moderately airy treble response. (LOW IMPEDANCE MODE)
● Crisp, shimmering and ethereal treble response (HIGH IMPEDANCE MODE)
● It has a remarkable technical performance
Cons: ● Highly unlikely will recommend this one to the fervent bass heads who want a more boomy, deep and fuller bass response.
● A quite confusing tuning knob system, at least there should be some indicators.
● Mild microphonics on its stock cable.
● Instances of a tad shrill, piercing and a metallic tone on the HIGH IMPEDANCE MODE.
● On HIGH IMPEDANCE MODE. It now requires a bit more power output that pairing it with a usual normal gain mode might find it a bit underpowered as it sounds less dynamic and vivid.
● The inlet placement on its faceplate seems a bit asymmetrical in my opinion.
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The brand SOFTEARS became one of my favourite audio companies out there since I've tested some of their products a few years...
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Makiro
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Excellent review, thanks! I love how you have impressions of specific instruments. Very helpful format for a review.
Zerstorer_GOhren
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@Makiro thank you and also you're welcome.
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