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For LETSHUOER Cadenza 12 (NEW VERSION) in In-Ear
Pros: - Fantastic build
- Good ergonomics
- Good treble extension without sibilance
- Great technicalities
- Great interchangeable connector system
Cons: - Heavy artwork included which is utterly unecessary
- Wonky midrange
- Vocals sound off
- Cable is too stiff

Short impressions/review of Letshuoer Cadenza12 (new version) universal IEM.​


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mikaik

1000+ Head-Fier
For LETSHUOER Cadenza 12 (NEW VERSION) in In-Ear
Pros: Excellent value for money
Every bit a TOTL
Very good tuning
Very detailed
Beautiful
Well crafted
Cable with interchangeable terminations
Box modularity
Addictive sound
Transparent
Cons: Cable is a bit stiff
The carrying box is too small
I hear complaints that the tuning is boring (I disagree)
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About me. I’ve been in the hobby since childhood, tinkering with old tube radios to transform them into amplifiers for my “state of the art”...
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mikaik
mikaik
Bought it this year, so def the new one. Less bass, less treble, based on my fading memories (treble) and written reports (bass). In other words, more neutral. I absolutely love them, in case it wasn't clear ;)
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Congratulations on your review!
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notGearUPwithAaron

notGearUPwithAaron

New Head-Fier
For Noble Fokus REX 5 in In-Ear
Pros: Build quality and materials are spot on.
SQ - masterful driver hand-offs
Cons: Left-right connectivity bugs.
Unobtanium for most folks
I'd also add a neutral component which is battery life. Short 5 hour plus for earbuds is below the class average, but counters with a case that adds more endurance than I've seen almost ever...
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@notGearUPwithAaron,
Great running around testing the Bluetooth range and quality of signal! I was almost laughing out loud.
vandung2510

vandung2510

100+ Head-Fier
For EPZ P50 in Universal Fit
Pros: - Tribrid in the budget price bracket
- Balance tonality
- Good subbass extension
- Slightly warm, natural midrange
- Very nice vocals rendering
- Smooth, not harsh vocals
- No sibilance
- Not shouty
- Smooth, not spiky treble
- Sleak with a touch of modern design
- Really nice accessories
- Packaging
- Value for money
Cons: - Slight QC issue
- Bass is not the best/could’ve been better
- Not that great technical performance
Introduction

EPZ is one of many chifi companies that focus on bringing the best value audio product into the market. They have a wide range of products in their catalog, from cheap to...
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RoyalKun

RoyalKun

New Head-Fier
For Sound Rhyme DTE 264 in In-Ear
Pros: Great Soundstage
Great Separation
Super Energy!
Unique Looks
Comfortable
Cons: Occasional Harshness
First of all, a huge thanks to the Audio Geek Brother_Hood of Audiophiles for including me in the tour of the DTE264.

Things to know:
I’ve had the...
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NymPHONOmaniac

NymPHONOmaniac

Headphoneus Supremus
For Hisenior Mega5-EST in Universal Fit
Pros: -balanced and natural sounding soft W shape balance
-pinnacle of harman target (which i'm not suppose to love!)
-deep, dense and rumbly bass with good control and flexibility
-clean and open mid range that isn’t too thin
-good resolution and sense of transparency
-realist tone and timbre for all instruments possible
-wide, deep and holographic soundstage
-good imaging
-beautiful and lively vocal
-fast snappy sparkly treble that isn’t forced on listener
-versatile tuning that do well with everything but what need hard hitting mid bass (rock)
-bright but not sibilant nor shouty upper mids
-good sturdy looking construction with smooth finish
-excellent accessories (prime cable and protective case)
Cons: -bassy but not super fun sounding
-mid bass is pillowy (not hard thumping)
-upper mids might be too much for some (loud vocal)
-sub bass can mask kick drum definition
-need some amping and good source to shine (scale up)
-delicate treble might lack energy to some (not for treble head)
-just a notch lusher and mid range will be god tier (subjective)
-HISENIOR FEBOS MEGA5EST 7TH Anniversary Edition review-

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TONALITY: 8.5/10
TECHNICALITIES: 8.8/10...
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Please send a file with all your audio knowledge to me so I can download it like Trinity downloaded helicopter pilot expertise in The Matrix. much appreciated this review is! MEGA5-ESTs are sublimely great, not endgame for me: Sennheiser HD800S, and a >$1k IEM set is in my future.
Marireyne

Marireyne

New Head-Fier
For MYER-AUDIO SLIIVO SLT6 6 Balanced Armature In-Ear Earphones in In-Ear
Pros: High-level passive noise cancellation
Elegant shell design
Next-generation BA bass with both quantity and quality
Vocals with a near-tangible sense of presence
Bold and engaging treble
Overwhelming holographic experience
Cons: Low product recognition may make second-hand selling difficult
Some may avoid custom units
Bass impact is not as strong as a DD-based unit
Treble is not EST
The switch could have been better for attenuating sound rather than boosting it
Introduction

Hi, everyone. When I was considering purchasing the SLT6 (Dec. 2024), there was very little information available online, and I struggled quite a bit. That's...
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Marireyne
Marireyne
@dhanners22 Yeah, the ultra-high frequencies of EST drivers are something special. I wonder if, in about five years, more midrange models will start incorporating them. I can't wait for that.
7in1
7in1
Got that baby for $190 and crying (with a joy) from it's musicality. Bro, I got enslaved by it, too!
Marireyne
Marireyne
@7in1
You paid $190 for it? I paid almost double that! I hate you! lol
Just kidding. I’m glad to see someone else enjoying this IEM too.
It seems like a great IEM that makes you want to talk about the amazing music you discover with it, rather than just analyze the sound it produces, right?:beerchug:
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Argha

Argha

100+ Head-Fier
For BQEYZ BQ-10 in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Lower Midrange is extremely captivating & exudes a rich tonality
2. Mid-bass is very natural and reflects an analog nature in the tonality, which provides a good amount of thump to offer
3. Upper-mids are on the safer side, yet withhold a good amount of details & air
4. Resolution is on the higher side of things at this price point
5. One of the rare tonalities that can be found on a budget price-point
Cons: 1. Subbass lacks the authority
2. Treble is unrefined for the most part
3. Technicalities are not the strongest part
4. Driver Flex can be noticeable from tip to tip
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BQYEZ BQ10 is one of the newest under $50 contenders in the recent audiophile scene. (1) But what makes it...
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Ichos

Ichos

Reviewer at hxosplus
For NF ACOUS NM20 in In-Ear
Pros: + Suitable for professional use
+ Competitive clarity and transparency
+ Bass technicalities
+ Spacious soundstage and accurate imaging
+ Very easy to drive
+ Lightweight and very comfortable
+ Plain and discreet appearance
+ Detachable cable and carrying case
Cons: - Too much upper mid-range and treble presence
- Dry and thin textures
- Not that musical
- Somewhat lacking in dynamic impact
- Rather clinical and artificial timbre
- Flat soundstage without depth
- Only one set of ear-tips
- The cable is short for stage use
NF ACOUS

NF ACOUS, originally known as NF Audio, was established in 2024 by Mr. Felix Yang, who holds a degree in science and engineering. The company began by designing in-ear...
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Leonarfd

Leonarfd

Headphoneus Supremus
For Kiwi Ears X HBB Punch in Universal Fit
Pros: Meta tuning with bass boost
Ergonomic with an average sized resin shell
Good note weight
Textured and strong bass response
Slight softness to transients
One of the better basshead sets for the money
Cons: Not as open and clean midrange
Not the most technical
Bass and softness take away some clarity and speed
Little lacklustre accessories
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Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch - Let it rumble

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Leonarfd
Leonarfd
@Singaravelan Miroak II have more bite and thickness on vocals, bass quantity is more on Punch and it rumbles even more in sub range. Mid bass is more focused on on with miroak II
amanieux
amanieux
How does it compares with dte900 you also reviewed ? Thanks
Leonarfd
Leonarfd
@amanieux It is very long since I owned the DTE900, I let it go as the the upper mid energy got to much for me. I bet the DTE900 was more technical and energetic.
banchuk

banchuk

New Head-Fier
For Dunu Kima 2 in Universal Fit
Pros: • Great sound without "too much" of anything
• Great cable (Q lock system)
• Great accessories
• Solid Build Quality
• Comfortable for long sessions
Cons: • Soundstage might be a bit small for some
• Not for bass heads
Price

120 USD (I purchased the pair at "Official DUNU Store" on AliExpress for 167.55 Canadian dollars, all of the prices in the review below are in USD)

Initial...
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suicideup

New Head-Fier
For Venture Electronics (VE) Monk+/Monk Plus in Earbuds
Pros: The most “balanced” and versatile sounding Monk Plus version!

Balanced sound signature while keeping the usual VE, vocal-forward character!

Noticeably the “best” Monk Plus version so far! (in terms of tonal and technical quality)

Firm, thick lows!

Smooth, yet decently detailed mids!

Non-fatiguing upper frequencies!

Decent technical performance for its price!

Very good fit and comfort! (subjective due to MX500’s different pairings with ear sizes)

Fairly easy to drive for a flathead earbud!

Still exhibits the same “bang for the buck” sound quality and scaling!
Cons: There aren’t any for its asking price that isn’t within the subjective category.

A pouch would be a good treat for everybody. (nitpick)
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Venture Electronics Monk Plus 7th Edition Review!

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sickmind

New Head-Fier
For EPZ P50 in Universal Fit
I know the EPZ company only by a single, but extremely successful earphone model, EPZ G10. It’s those ‘earphones with a flashlight included’. P50 is a completely different story both...
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sickmind

New Head-Fier
For Soratune YI01 in Universal Fit
I saw Soratune YI01 earphones on AliExpress by chance, and, prompted by the desire to try something unusual, I impulsively bought them for $73. Therefore, today we’ll talk about what kind of...
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earfonia
Excellent review and thanks for the measurement! Well done!
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sickmind

New Head-Fier
For Aune SR7000 Butterfly in Over-Ear
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The Schraeer

The Schraeer

Head-Fier
For Sennheiser Orpheus HE-90 in Over-Ear
Pros: Unrivaled instrumental timbre
The most natural sound signature ever
Physicality of the sound
Full, complete sound with actual bass
Bass x2
Lushness, richness, absolute vocals delicacy
Off-the-charts non-existence of listening fatigue thanks to below zero distortion
Beyond the Sky scaling with source quality
Cons: Can be too warm and gooey for some
Risk of hearing damage due to zero distortion at high volumes - it just sounds good even when loud
Eyebrow-raising portrayal of synths - at times it feels like a very specific mixer filter applied
Not 100% capable with all genres, will keep trying it's best to portray them in it's own framework of sound
No compatibility with Stax gear, care must be taken to cable it properly
Some Stax combos have better pure sound resolution
Obvious astronomical price and extreme scarcity
34 years of age and counting - natural risks involved
Let’s start this with a few selected quotes from Head-Fi. No credits given nor any rights reserved for these.

  • “They're simply amazing...with all the clarity that electrostats are...
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ICYGENIUS

ICYGENIUS

Head-Fier
For Kiwi Ears X HBB Punch in Universal Fit
Pros: A massive, fundamental bass - incredibly deep, powerful and resilient, with terrific texture and control. Perfect for bassheads.
Transparency and detail in the bass - bass is not just powerful, but also refined to the smallest nuances, without any hum or fuzz.
Clean, smooth and atmospheric midrange - neutral, with just the right timbre and pleasant warmth, but without being too intrusive.
Natural and expressive vocals - male vocals very deep and rich, female vocals light, airy but not shrill.
Insanely balanced, smooth and comfortable treble - detailed, transparent, but without harshness or tedium.
Wide, deep and immersive stage - creates a full presence effect, with proper instrument placement and atmospherics.
Excellent positioning of sounds - each instrument takes its place, the scene is multi-layered, there is no mush even in complex tracks.
Very comfortable delivery - music sounds natural and relaxed, without harsh and aggressive accents, which makes the headphones versatile for long listening sessions.
Cons: For me no, these are some of the best basshead sets I've listened to in a while, there is literally the perfect combination of powerful and textural bass and yet my favorite neutral warm tone of midrange and treble, with these headphones, you forget everything and just float in that atmospheric musical flow every time you listen to these headphones.
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wow i would really like to try this basshead set thanks for the review icy :L3000:
jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

100+ Head-Fier
For Kiwi Ears Ardor in Headphones
Pros: Very Well-tuned with a natural tonality, controlled bass, and good midrange clarity
Comfortable Fit with decent sized earcups
Outstanding Battery Life
Great Codec Support & Wired Options
Good ANC Performance for the Price
Cons: No Companion App for Customization
Treble is a little inconsistent - might seem dark to some but others might get a treble peak
The 3.5mm Analog sounded awful (might be an issue with my model)

A Budget ANC Headphone with Audiophile Ambitions​

Kiwi Ears has...
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4ceratops
4ceratops
Thanks, great review. There was just a total mess about what codecs this model is actually equipped with. All previous reviewers claim it only has basic SBC and AAC. You, however, come up with the claim that it also handles the great APTX Adaptive. Could you take a screenshot to confirm this? Thanks.
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All previous reviewers claim it only has basic SBC and AAC. You, however, come up with the claim that it also handles the great APTX Adaptive. Could you take a screenshot to confirm this? Thanks
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Yes sorry I was incorrect. I was mainly using it with my iPhone when out of the house so forgot to check with my Android DAP. But I can confirm it does only have SBC and AAC - I have amended my review and added a screenshot showing AAC as the only high-res codec on my Android DAP.
jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

100+ Head-Fier
For Kiwi Ears Airoso in Universal Fit
Pros: Lightweight and comfortable Design
Deep, Well-Extended Bass
Detailed and Airy Treble
Well-Balanced, Engaging Tuning – A subtle twist on familiar targets, offering a refined alternative to standard Harman or JM-1 tunings.
Good Build Quality
Cons: Potentially some Treble Peak in Upper Registers
Stock Cable Tangles Easily

An airy lightweight IEM with a knockout sound​

The Kiwi Ears Airoso...
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vandung2510

vandung2510

100+ Head-Fier
For ZiiGaat Odyssey in Universal Fit
Pros: - Bass boosted neutral tonality
- Subbass over midbass
- Punchy and well defined midbass
- Decent subbass rumble
- Natural timbre
- Smooth, not harsh vocals
- No sibliance
- Not shouty
- Smooth treble
- Beautiful faceplate
Cons: - Lacks the upper brilliance
- A bit expensive for the masses
- Subpar accessories for the price
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ZiiGaat is one of my personal favourite audio brands out there. Despite the rate of their iem releases is a bit too fast, I like how they release many iems in many different...
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