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  1. BonGoBiLai

    Comment by 'BonGoBiLai' in item 'MEZE Audio ALBA'

    Great for the price. Typical warmish and balanced Meze house sound.
  2. BonGoBiLai

    Review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'KINERA VERDANDI'

    Founded in 2011, Kinera is an IEM manufacturer from China known for its exquisite, beautifully designed shells and a broad spectrum of sound signatures offered through IEMs at varying price points. Their sister concern, Queen of Audio (QoA for short), has also been quite consistent and...
  3. BonGoBiLai

    Review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Astral Acoustics Cables'

    Astral Acoustics is a Hong kong based high-end cable manufacturer. Though Astral Acoustics is a relatively young entrant in the cable game, the owner has vast prior experience in this craft. He has been making cables for 3 years prior to Astral Acoustics, totaling roughly 10+ years of...
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    Review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Fosi Audio SK02'

    Fosi Audio is a Chinese brand known for its affordable stereo amplifiers, pre-amplifiers, Monoblock amplifiers, and Bluetooth receivers, such as the V3 Mono Monoblock Power Amp with 300W output and balanced input. Their stereo products are super popular in my country, especially in the DIY...
  5. BonGoBiLai

    Comment by 'BonGoBiLai' in item 'MEZE Audio ALBA'

    It is prettier in real life and very very comfortable. A compelling sub $200 option indeed.
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    Review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'MEZE Audio ALBA'

    to be published (WIP)
  7. MEZE  Audio ALBA

    MEZE Audio ALBA

    The name “ALBA” translates to the Romanian phrase for “The First Light,” emphasizing its position as an entry point for Meze’s sound signature. With its sleek design and quality materials, the ALBA aims to deliver engaging and vivid sound without breaking the bank. Driver: It features a 10.8mm...
  8. BonGoBiLai

    Review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'FATFreq Scarlet Mini'

    FATfreq (AKA Fat Frequency) is a Singaporean boutique brand specializing in high-quality, handcrafted in-ear monitors (IEMs) for musicians, engineers, and audiophiles. FATfreq’s pro IEMs are generally custom in ears and tuned to be neutral, while their consumer-focused universal fit IEMs fall...
  9. BonGoBiLai

    Reply to review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Aroma Audio A100TB'

    I no longer have the Navigator with me, but I suspect that combo will sound awesome, too. Navigator is the best dongle DAC right now, period.
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    Reply to review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Aroma Audio A100TB'

    Might sound like hyperbole. But the CMA18P + A100TB combo is mini endgame :darthsmile:
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    Review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Aroma Audio A100TB'

    Based in Hong Kong, Aroma Audio has been impressing Summit Fi audiophiles since 2015. Their illustrious lineup of high-end IEMs includes the likes of Jewel (AKA the best IEM in the world, in my humble opinion), Thunder, and Shock. They have released their current flagship, Fei Wan, recently...
  12. BonGoBiLai

    Review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Flipears Aurora XXIV'

    FlipEars is a high-end boutique IEM manufacturer from the Philippines with over a decade of experience in pro audio. After a successful run in their local vicinity, they have been gearing up for global expansion since mid-2023. I can confidently say that they are among the most consistent IEM...
  13. Flipears Aurora XXIV

    Flipears Aurora XXIV

    The FlipEars Aurora XXIV is a flagship model of in-ear monitors (IEMs) that promises an awe-inspiring audio experience. It is the latest iteration of the original Aurora and sports a few internal updates. The Aurora draws inspiration from the natural wonder of the Aurora Borealis (northern...
  14. BonGoBiLai

    Reply to review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Craft Ears Omnium'

    @aaf evo many thanks. Sorry my bad, I have edited the review and credited your measurement :D
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    Review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Craft Ears Omnium'

    Craft Ears is a very young Polish boutique brand founded in 2019 by Mr. Jędrzej, also known to his friends and family as Jed. Alongside his passion and lifelong for achieving the pinnacle of sound quality, the founder is also drummer, music composer, and producer. Like most prominent boutiques...
  16. Craft Ears Omnium

    Craft Ears Omnium

    The Omnium represents the pinnacle of audio engineering, delivering unparalleled sound quality and craftsmanship. It features a unique and advanced driver setup, ensuring a full-range and balanced sound signature. The driver configuration includes: A single 9.2mm LSR dynamic driver for deep...
  17. BonGoBiLai

    Review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Bellos Audio X4'

    Bellos Audio is a new venture/ spin-off from the founders of Fir Audio, Mr. Vlad and Bogdan Belonozhko. The Belonozhko brothers are two of the most ingenious innovators in the IEM world currently. They were the visionaries when they were part of the original 64Audio founder team. With Fir Audio...
  18. BonGoBiLai

    Review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'FatFreq Grand Maestro'

    Grand Maestro is the current flagship offered by the young Singaporean boutique FATfreq, founded in 2016. FATfreq is currently one of the foremost pioneers in innovation in the IEM scene from the SEA region, specifically Singapore. The founders regularly collaborate with Symphonium, Nightjar...
  19. BonGoBiLai

    Reply to review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Questyle CMA18 Portable / CMA18P'

    @Hanesu Aroma Air is more transparent and airy (sound sig can be tweaked via opamp swap). Awesome bass performance, just like the CMA 18P. The stage is slightly bigger than the CMA18P if my memory serves me right. It is similar to the sound of the Earmen Angel if you are familiar with that DAC...
  20. BonGoBiLai

    Reply to review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Questyle CMA18 Portable / CMA18P'

    @syazwaned I do not use EQ, plus I do like the Mojo 2 equally, as I have already mentioned. I have compared similar products across different price ranges, not necessarily the same price point.
  21. BonGoBiLai

    Reply to review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Questyle CMA18 Portable / CMA18P'

    It is very fairly priced I think, given the boatloads of features and sound quality to back it up.
  22. BonGoBiLai

    Reply to review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Questyle CMA18 Portable / CMA18P'

    Yes, it's an issue for me while using it with my desktop PC, but not with phones or when in BT mode (more of a personal gripe than a con really). I use it mostly for BT, lol, because the implementation is so good.
  23. BonGoBiLai

    Review by 'BonGoBiLai' on item 'Questyle CMA18 Portable / CMA18P'

    Questyle is a highly consistent brand that has only produced bangers and not a single bad apple. This brand used to be a bit obscure in the Western market (probably due to a lack of distributors and the absence of proper marketing), but its fame was actually catapulted by the M15 portable dongle...
  24. BonGoBiLai

    Sony IER-M9 impressions thread

    M9 is very hard to drive for an IEM. Do not ever remove the foam. (it would easily last 7/8 years at least) Get the azla sednaearfit max if you are concerned regarding earwax (sounds excellent with the M9)
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