[bryaudioreviews]

KB Ear Aurora / TKZK Wave / BGVP DH5 - Unboxing & First Look​

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Hey guys, just received a few new IEMs not long ago. Here are my first impressions:


KB Ear Aurora - $169usd, 1DD. Warm Harman, amazing bass quantity and quality, smooth. Reminds me of the BLON BL-03, but much better in terms of technicalities. If you are looking for a huge BL03 upgrade, maybe this might be it?

Aurora review done! Review link here - https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/kbear-aurora.25392/review/27119/

TKZK Wave - $39usd, 1DD+1BA. neutral to neutral bright tuning, pretty lean bass and mids, treble can be a bit bright. Reminds me of the HM, but with metallic BA timbre and the usual BA/hybrid characteristics.

TKZK Wave review done! Review link here - https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tkzk-wave.25480/review/27146/

BGVP DH5 - $85usd, 1DD+4BA. A pretty analogue U-shaped sounding IEM, albeit haunted with its 5kHz treble peak... which might be an issue to some. To my ears, I do not find it much of an issue as I find it to add a bit of excitement to an otherwise smooth sounding treble.

BGVP DH5 review done! Review link here - https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/bgvp-dh5.25524/review/27175/

Frequency Response graphs for all 3 IEMs are shown below. If you have any questions regarding any of these IEMs, feel free to let me know and I'll get back to you asap.

Full reviews for all 3 IEMs will be out soon. Stay tuned.

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BGVP DH5 review done. A "decent" hybrid IMO, but YMMW (thanks to the 5kHz peak).

Do check it out if you guys are interested - https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/bgvp-dh5.25524/review/27175/

 

[Dobrescu George]

It seems that lately more and more Chifi IEMs are joining the "good sounding" category, so today I am sharing my full in-depth written review about Adonis, an IEM made by Queen Of Audio, with a really nice overall sound, good ergonomics, and a beautiful aesthetic.

What makes this one special is the implementation of nice aesthetics, together with a V-Shaped sound, full, deep and warm bass, warm midrange, and a sparkly treble with good detail.

More info and comparisons with other IEMs in the full written review~

https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2021/11/qoa-queen-of-audio-adonis-iems-looks-matter-but-sound.html

 

[r31ya]

Queen of audio...
sorry for a bit of tangent but what happened to TFZ Queen line?
I remember when i get my ol TFZ King Pro for its great bass and slight v sig.
TFZ Queen impresses me with its intimate, vocal forward like whisper in your ear forward presentation.

I heard there is a newer TFZ Queen, but from the review i don't think it carry on its older sig. And it somehow didn't reach my shores, only TFZ S2 Pro and TFZ live series does.

 

[Zerstorer_GOhren]

Mates, Check out my review on BGVP DH5

Link: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/bgvp-dh5.25524/reviews

 

[bryaudioreviews]

KZ ZEX / TRN VX Pro / Cat Ear HITAM / Smabat Proto 1.0 - Unboxing and First Look​

Just received a few new IEMs. Here are my first impressions:

KZ Zex - $22usd, 1DD+1EST. Fun sounding. Thick punchy boomy bass, splashy thin treble. Coherency isn't the best (very noticeable separation from the DD and "EST" driver), timbre isn't the best, and technicalities are below-average. I also doubt that the "EST" driver used is real. Nonetheless, I find it fun-sounding and enjoyable for Hip Hop.

CatEar HITAM - $25usd, 1DD. Quite bad. lo-fi, boomy, hazy... eww. Left unit has driver flex. Packaging and accessories are cute though.

TRN VX Pro - $88usd, 1DD+8BA. V-shaped sound signature. Full-bodied punchy bass, forward intimate vocals, energetic treble, decent soundstage width, above-average technicalities (for the price). Not bad for $80usd. However, bass is slightly slow and bleeds into the mids, treble can come off as sharp and splashy, BA timbre, incoherencies between drivers.

VX Pro review done! Link to review here - https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/trn-vx-pro-1dd-8bas.25493/review/27336/

Smabat Proto 1.0 - $88usd, modular 1DD. I am a MASSIVE fan of this. Interchangeable bass filter, interchangeable nozzle filter, interchangeable drivers. This IEM is FULLY Modular and you can customize it to your liking. With one driver, you get a total of 6 different sound configurations. I have a total of 2 different drivers here so it means that I get a whopping 12 different sound configurations. For $88usd (+$15usd for another driver), IMO this is a major steal. No matter what your sound preferences are, you will be able to find a configuration that suits your taste and needs. A separate post for Smabat Proto 1.0 will be made to showcase the different filters and driver configurations.


Frequency Response graphs for all 4 IEMs are shown below. If you have any questions regarding any of these IEMs, feel free to let me know and I'll get back to you asap.

Full reviews for all 4 IEMs will be out soon. Stay tuned.

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[Zerstorer_GOhren]

Checkout my review on AUDIOSENSE DT100, mates.

Link:
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/audiosense-dt100.24912/reviews

 

[Nimweth]

IKKO OH1S arrived. Burning in. First impressions are that there is a lot of detail, a lovely soundstage and well balanced bass. More to come.

 

[Zerstorer_GOhren]

Fellow Head-fiers, Check out my review in CCA CA16 pro. Please click the link below:

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/cca-ca16-pro.25542/reviews

 

[H T T]

Does anyone have an BQEYZ Autumn impressions?

 

[lushmelody]

Does anyone have an BQEYZ Autumn impressions?

I'm also curious... 46 impedance, the $200 price. Bold

 

[PhonoPhi]

I'm also curious... 46 impedance, the $200 price. Bold

Autumn is the time of high impedance

 

[Zerstorer_GOhren]

Does anyone have an BQEYZ Autumn impressions?

I'll test one maybe in 1 to 2 weeks later.

 

[Zerstorer_GOhren]

Autumn is the time of high impedance

It was still easy to drive as BQEYZ told me a few days ago since it was also my concern.

 

[Nimweth]

Imagine if you can a Heart Mirror with more bass and a huge soundstage with immediacy, fast transient attack and airy treble. That's the IKKO OH1S combined with the Xduoo X20. I'm a happy bunny. Review coming soon.

 

[Ultrainferno]

Today we check out the Kiwi Orchestra on HFN. Article by @Aerosphere
https://www.headfonia.com/kiwi-ears-orchestra-review/