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Ranjan H

New Head-Fier
For Effect Audio Signature Series 2 in Cables and Accessories
Pros: Clean and clear sounding cable
Improved Soundstage width
Tight and controlled Bass
Improved details and resolution
Cons: None.
Effect Audio Eros S II

The Effect Audio Eros S II that I received is a part of worldwide Tour initiated by Audio Geek_Brotherhood Of Audiophiles.
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ywheng89

100+ Head-Fier
For 7Hz Timeless II 14.5mm Planar Universal IEM in In-Ear
Pros: Good bass response, controlled with good texture
Very minimal planar timbre
Bullet nozzles are very unique and it does affect the sound of the IEM
Good technicalities
Very transparent ( garbage in (source file), garbage out)
Cons: Faceplate prone to dings and scratches
Nozzle length might be a problem for some (not me personally)
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ywheng89

100+ Head-Fier
For 7Hz x HBB ELUA in Universal Fit
Pros: Very good bass response(Deep sub bass rumble and punchy mid bass)
Good technicalities for the asking price
Clean mid range
Cons: Slightly offensive uppermids (much better after burn in )
ywheng89

ywheng89

100+ Head-Fier
For ZiiGaat Odyssey in Universal Fit
Pros: Very balanced sound overall
Very minimal BA timbre
Solid technicalities
Quality bass
Decent treble response and not harsh
Cons: Bundled accessories can be better (lack of 4.4 terminated cable, or at least offer it as an option)
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The cadenza 4 comparison mentions arete, btw
ywheng89

ywheng89

100+ Head-Fier
For 7Hz G1 in Universal Fit
Pros: Solid build quality with great bundled accessories
Very good technicalities for the asking price, separation, imaging, soundstage
Fast and tight bass response
Cons: Note weight might be a little thin for some
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Dhaw

New Head-Fier
For Hidizs ST2 Nebula in Universal Fit
Pros: Excellent power available
Balanced V shaped sound profile.
Easy to like clean sound presentation
Good vocals and non fatiguing treble.
Sub bass extension.
Portable and practical
Cable has good feel and does not tangle.
Cons: I'd like to see L and R indicated more clearly on the cable rather than embossed on the connector.
IEM could have better bass definition.
Low quality ear tips provided.
The ST2 Pro Nebula IEM has been provided to Audio Reviews Downunder in Australia for ou honest assessment and we thank Hidizs.

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LXMc

LXMc

500+ Head-Fier
For Hifi For All (HFA) Dahlia in Over-Ear
Pros: - Great price-to-performance
- Details, stage and imaging are excellent
- Balanced, appealing tuning that's adjustable with tuning rings
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Good materials and build quality
- Compatible with ZMF's pad library
- Easy to drive, but scales well
Cons: - 3D printed aesthetic could be divisive
- Upper-mids/lower-Treble could be a bit hot, if sensitive
- Light clamp and fit may take a little adjustment to hone in
What is the HFA Dahlia?
The HFA (short for Hifi For All) Dahlia is a new, open-back, dynamic driver headphone retailing through the Hifi For All website at $879 USD. It's one...
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LXMc
LXMc
Thanks all -

@Pharmaboy I've started the process of digging through my ZMF pad collection to see what else works with the Dahlia. I've got a couple good prospects so far but I will keep in mind your point about options to tame the treble more. I know you've got your Caldera equipped with the thick pads & mesh so I'll see if any come close to that as a baseline.

Looking forward to your impressions on the Bokeh Open.
LXMc
LXMc
I've mentioned this in the Dahlia thread but for anyone reading this review later on; I'm quite fond of the ZMF Auteur Solid Suede pads combined with the Dahlia's dynamic tuning rings as my secondary set of pads. I've actually be using this configuration as my go-to for a little while as it increases comfort for me with the fully suede and deeper Auteur pads. It also warms the Dahlia's sound up nicely without veering into thick or muddy territory. There is a bit of a concession with the soundstage and imaging on these pads—though they still remain quite good—personally I've found the compromise to be worth the trade-off for a majority of my listening needs.
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invisiblekid
invisiblekid
Since it's last orders for the Project Omega anyone care to compare them if they have both?
smexxy

smexxy

New Head-Fier
For HiBy Zeta in Universal Fit
Pros: - Super High Quality Material for IEM shells
- Beautiful blue cable
- Lots of ear tip options
- Premium leather storage case
- Airy Vocals
- Warm and Dark Tonality
- Superb sound staging, imaging and depth.
- Impressive instrument separation.
- Very punchy, deep mid-bass and lots of rumbling bass.
Cons: - Only comes with a 4.4mm jack
- Pressure Build-Up with some ear tips
- Price $1,399
Quick Disclaimer: After reviewing 7 IEMs and more audio equipment, I still consider myself as a beginner/casual. I enjoy listening to music, podcasts and occasionally do gaming. Prior...
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emdeevee

Watercooler Travel Team
For Lime Ears Terra in Universal Fit
Pros: * Unique tuning that combines warmth with neutrality
* Balanced presentation across FR
* Deep, resonant bass
* Crispy, bright and airy treble
* Seductive, full and forward mids
* Wide and deep soundstage which engulfs listener
* Excellent build with aluminum shells and gorgeous faceplates
* Easy to drive, and very comfortable for long listening sessions
* Nice, small but loaded package
Cons: * Stock cable could be better
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Erkil
Erkil
Fully agree with this review :ksc75smile: I had the luck of having the European tour unit over Christmas, and it have been a great experience! Terra have moved to the top of my "need to own" list😅. BTW this cable is a coaxial, and don't look like the 4W Ares. I think it is a separate Effect cable just for this IEM. Effect Audio sells this IEM bundled with their Signature series cables also😀
TimmyT916
TimmyT916
Nice work Mark! Great review, as always. Looking forward to hearing this set eventually.
Zerstorer_GOhren

Zerstorer_GOhren

1000+ Head-Fier
For Hidizs ST2 Nebula in Universal Fit
Pros: ● Lightweight yet solidly structured resin shell chassis.
● Finally, with a detachable cable feature as I encountered models from other brands that are usually fixed on the earpieces.
● Comfortable to wear without any discomfort and wear fatigue.
● It has a substantial amount of inclusions inside of its packaging box.
● Flagship-grade USB DAC from ESS.
● Better than average stock cable.
● DSD decoding supports up to DSD128 for serious audiophiles.
● MQA unfolding capability for MQA format lovers.
● A fun and engaging tuning that casual listeners and audio enthusiasts that prefers more coloured tonality
● Impactful and rumbly bass response
● Good for tracking on low octave male vocals like bass and bass-baritone ones as they have that deep resonating voices that this set is able to deliver.
● Almost correct timbre and tonality on bass-clef instruments.
● Warm and smooth midrange presentation.
● An energetic and bright treble presentation.
● Good driver coherency performance.
Cons: ● Too coloured sounding for uncompromising neutral heads.
● Instances of bass smearing
● Recessed midrange presentation
● Some tonal colour oddities particular on vocals like countertenors and mezzo-sopranos.
● Occurrences of tinny, metallic and a tad piercing sound on its midrange up to treble regions.
● Noticeable limitations on the majority of its technical capabilities
● Not the most resolving in terms of resolution capabilities, the fact that it was a bit brightly-tuned.
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Infoseeker

Infoseeker

Headphoneus Supremus
For Kiwi Ears Division in Headphones
Pros: Price and Quality for price
Sound Profile is very controlled for a closed-back.
Fun level of bass....and extension!
Cons: Only thing I can think of is the "sh" in the the vocals of some song recording voice styles.
Kiwi Ears Division:
Closed Back, "Studio" closed-back headphones.

Seem to be building up on the idea of cheap affordable Sony-style closed backs. $49 usd price!

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How would you rate the comfort?
Infoseeker
Infoseeker
@ugys it is very light and comfortable. Ear surrounds my ears no problem. It is light and doesn't feel you need to "baby" the headphone as you carry it around.

Just remember this is a bassy heavy headphone (And seeing the other reviews, treble-sensitivities comes on a personal case-by-case basis...As I seem to be an outlier for this headphone? I found it dark somehow? o.O
GREQ

GREQ

Headphoneus Supremus
For Fostex T50RPMK4G in Headphones
Pros: Stellar imaging
Superb transients
Slightly improved build quality over previous generations
Side-agnostic cable
Cons: Stock tuning and timbre
Stock pads
Headband hot-spot
Outdated design
Price
Fostex T50RPMK4G

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GREQ
GREQ
@forge457 I would pick the ori or alpha. Depends how much bass you want.
Ori = yes, Alpha = very yes (Bass)
forge457
forge457
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Ranjan H

New Head-Fier
For Symphonium Audio Titan in Universal Fit
Pros: Big Subbass Rumble
Vocals sounds Clean
Enough slam and punch
Cons: Sometimes the Low Frequency Region are Overwhelming.
Bass decay is on the longer side.
The Symphonium Audio Titan that i received is a part of worldwide tour initiated by " Audio Geek_ Brotherhood Of Audiophiles ".
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BonGoBiLai

BonGoBiLai

100+ Head-Fier
For Moondrop Kadenz in In-Ear
Pros: Lush, enveloping Sound

Extensive accessorizing

Supreme build quality and finish

Spot on tonal balance

Extremely pleasant vocals
Cons: Not a con per se, but treble-heads might want a bit more air up top
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Robin Kyle Datiles

New Head-Fier
For BLON BL03 II Universal IEM $31.99 USD in In-Ear
Pros: - Great price to performance
- Balanced and dynamic tuning
- Smooth bass
- Treble texture and air
- Mid-range clarity
- Above average soundstage
- Good build quality
Cons: - Comfortable but finding the perfect seal might take some time because of the shell design
- Vocals are a little laid-back
- Average detail retrieval
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