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baskingshark

baskingshark

Headphoneus Supremus
For Simgot Supermix 4 (1DD + 1BA + 1 Planar + 1 PZT) in Universal Fit
Pros: Comfortable to wear
Above average isolation
Balanced U-shaped profile, quite all-rounder for most music genres
Good technical chops, with imaging, layering and soundstage a highlight
Decent timbre and coherency despite packing a multitude of different driver types
Smooth treble
Transparent midrange
Speedy bass without bleed, good amount of sub-bass rumble
Cons: Dearth of accessories
Very low impedance; this IEM may be fussy to pair source-wise (for sources with high output impedance)
Upper mids may be borderline shouty (more apparent at louder volumes)
Mid-bass could do with better texturing
BonGoBiLai

BonGoBiLai

100+ Head-Fier
For KEFINE DELCI in Universal Fit
Pros: Lightweight and comfortable

Amazing bass

Good Imaging and separation

Tonal balance

Warm, inoffensive sound signature

Scales with better sources
Cons: Average quality stock tips
About KEFINE

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BonGoBiLai

BonGoBiLai

100+ Head-Fier
For iFi Audio iEMatch Headphone Travel Accessory in Headphone Cables
Pros: Fantastic ergonomics and weight-balancing

Solid build quality

More headroom with beefy amps for easy-to-drive headphones and IEMs

Zero noise, no matter how noisy the source output is

Resolution and dynamics remain fully intact.
Cons: There is none
About iFi
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iFi is among the UK’s finest and has carved quite a nice niche and unique design language for itself. Although...
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o0genesis0o

o0genesis0o

Headphoneus Supremus
For AFUL Explorer in Universal Fit
Pros: + BASS
+ Stereo imaging, particularly depth and layering
+Well implemented L-shaped sound signature
+ Fit and comfort
+ Price
Cons: - The stock cable has too aggressive ear hooks
- A few dB extra around 3-5kHz could improve the articulation and dynamic
If you have ever talked about IEMs with me, you would likely notice two points: (1) I have a soft spot for the IEM manufacturer AFUL, and (2) I constantly refresh the news to wait for the release...
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genclaymore

genclaymore

Headphoneus Supremus
For Hifiman EF499 in Amp/DACs
Pros: Driver-less
Knob to change Gain settings
NOS and OS filter settings
6.3mm and XLR Balance
Doubles as a Headphone Stand
Stand can be removed
RJ45 Ethernet plug
Can be used with a NAS or Mobile to stream over Ethernet
Doesn't feel cheap
Cons: Doesn't comes with USB cable
Couldn't figure out how to do the Streaming function
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The Hifiman EF499, my first Dac/amp from them, I didn’t know what to expect, When I finally got it in my hands and took it out the box, This Dac/amp size surprised me, I...
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jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

New Head-Fier
For FX-Audio R07Plus in Amp/DACs
Pros: Lots of clean power
Transparent sound
Balanced and RCA inputs
XLR, 6.5mm and 4.4mm headphones outputs
Internal power supply
Cons: Nothing at this price

A great Headphone Amplifier in the new “Good time” series​

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jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

New Head-Fier
For FX Audio DR07 in Amp/DACs
Pros: Fantastic transparent DAC performance
Tons of power for SE headphones and IEMs
Screen and Remote are not extras at this price point
Cons: No Balanced support
Audible 'click' when device goes in 'lock' mode
Small screen only visible on a desk

All the features you would want from a headphone amplifier on a budget​

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Zeka
Zeka
Are there any pops/clips when changing the bit/sample rate or at the beginning of each audio tracks?
jeromeoflaherty
jeromeoflaherty
No not between tracks - I only got them when I paused the music for a few seconds and then started playing music again.
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Pranto Dev

Pranto Dev

New Head-Fier
For Sony IER-M9 In-ear Monitor Headphones in Universal Fit
Pros: Build
fit and comfort
Imaging
Soundstage
Smoothest Treble
Creamy sub bass
decent bass and texture
Cons: Bass Body
Technicalities
air suction (can be avoided using foam tips)
paint chip
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Sony ier m9 is a legendary kilo-buck iem. It doesn't need any introduction.

All the testing were done using
  • Ibasso DX170
  • 4.4mm cable...
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Rsifur9
Rsifur9
classic untill this day 😊😊
Ianbanz

Ianbanz

New Head-Fier
For KZ ZS10 Pro 2 in Universal Fit
Pros: • Excellent Sound Quality (for the price): The ZS10 Pro 2 offers a dynamic sound with detailed highs, clear mids, and a solid bass foundation.
The 4-level tuning switch.

• Spacious Soundstage: The soundstage is wider than average for this price range, creating a good sense of space for the music.

• Good Imaging: Instruments are well separated, making it easy to distinguish individual sounds in a mix.

• Solid Build Quality: The use of decent materials ensures a sturdy and well-made product.

• Comfortable Fit: The common-sized nozzles should fit most ears comfortably.

• Affordable: The ZS10 Pro 2 offers a lot of features and performance for a budget-friendly pri
Cons: • Unoriginal Design: The design lacks originality and follows the mold of many other KZ IEMs.

• Treble Can Be Fatiguing: The bright treble detail can be harsh on some recordings and might be fatiguing for listeners sensitive to bright
sounds.

• Mids Lack Warmth: The mids, while clear, can lack some richness and fullness, especially at lower volumes.

• Bass Lacks Punch: The bass is controlled and doesn't overpower other frequencies, but it might not be enough for those who prefer a
super boomy bass experience.

• Impractical Tuning Switches: While a cool feature, I believe you'll likely settle on a preferred setting and rarely use the switches
again. i have never been a fan of switches.
Specs:

• 10mm Internal Magnetic Dynamic Driver

• Dual 31736 Balanced Armature Drivers (x2)

• Precise 3-Way Crossover Technology

• 4-Level Custom Tuning...
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Redcarmoose
Redcarmoose
@Ianbanz,
A perfect interpretation of how the Pro 2 is. I could not have said it better.
hitchhiker

hitchhiker

New Head-Fier
For Penon Voltage in Universal Fit
Pros: Decently specced
Tuning switch options
Reasonably priced for a flagship
Cons: Treble extension could be a bit more along with speed
Switches could have been avoided, keeping either 00 or 11 as the default options
Thanks to AG and Penon for the review tour of the Penon Voltage iems.
As always the opinions expressed here are mine only with no influence of any kind requested or endorsed.

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The...
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jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

New Head-Fier
For Sineaptic SE-1 in Over-Ear
Pros: Excellent bass and treble from the Ribbon drivers
Amazing wide soundstage
Wireless - walking around your house freely with a open back sound is amazing
Large ear cups (but lightweight)
Cons: No LDAC or AptX-HD support (only SBC and AAC codecs)
Some bass distortion at high volumes

A unique headphone experience from Sineaptic​

I love a company that tries to ’think differently’ (to borrow the Steve Jobs mantra from the early days of Apple) and I believe...
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baskingshark

baskingshark

Headphoneus Supremus
For TANCHJlM 4U DMT-4Ultra Double-chamber Dynamic Driver In-Ear Monitors in Universal Fit
Pros: Generous accessories
Well-fitting, lightweight shells
Elegant housing
4 tuning options for versatility via unique bass dial
Fast and clean bass
Transparent midrange without shoutiness
Sibilant-free treble with decent extension
Natural timbre
Cons: Mirror-like shells may be potential scratch or fingerprint magnets
Moderate driving requirements
Not for bassheads
Average technical chops
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Jarlaxle

100+ Head-Fier
For HiBy x F.Audio Project Ace in Universal Fit
Pros: Premium build and unboxing experience
Good accessories
Mid centric tuning
Great staging
Good Timbre
Cons: Sibilant
Not very comfortable
Hiby is mostly known for their digital audio players and applications like Hiby Music and Hiby Cast. Occasionally, they release earphones, which consistently receive praise. This time, they have...
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MD Rohit

MD Rohit

New Head-Fier
For Softears Studio 4 in Universal Fit
Pros: • Simple design

• Detailed and smooth treble

• Rich and natural midrange

• Controlled and articulate bass

• Wide soundstage and precise imaging

• Nice and protective heart case

• Easy to Drive: Achieves a nearly straight impedance curve, making it easy to drive with various audio interfaces

• Articulate Mids: The midrange is well-textured and articulate, making vocals and instruments sound natural and smooth
Cons: • Stock tips are useless

• ok type cable

• Bass may lack impact for bass-heads

• Treble may be too reserved for some
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Technical Specifications:-
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arifgraphy
Very nice and detailed review. It feels like an audio tour. Keep the good works coming.

All the best.
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aminulsul
Very well described. I am currently tinkering with this beast; your assessment will help to elevate its aesthetically pleasing status.
MotherX1
MotherX1
Nice writing, adding musical reference was a nice touch . Keep it up 👍🏻
littlenezt

littlenezt

100+ Head-Fier
For KZ ZSN PRO-2 in Universal Fit
Pros: +Technicalities
+Looks
+Cheap
+Bass
Cons: -Sibilance
-Too Much Treble
KZ ZSN PRO 2
1DD + 1BA
$19
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Before I begin this review let me say thanks to KZ for directly providing me the ZSN PRO 2 for this
review.
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Colin5619
Colin5619
Great review, like you I enjoyed the bass and midrange, great for the price, but to my ears and preference, the highs were too bright, just a little too bright for me, but as you say, I can see some folks loving them. For there price, they’re good.
tjkohli

tjkohli

100+ Head-Fier
For Abyss Diana DZ in Over-Ear
Pros: - Fantastic, huge soundstage
- Great timbre and tonality
- Clear highs reminiscent of the best of Utopia 2022
- Planar bass slams down low
- Comfort strap huge upgrade over previous Dianas
- Easier to drive than TC/Susvara/etc. with comparable, top-tier sound
- Compact form factor good for portability
- Beautiful inlays make a striking yet subtle visual statement
Cons: - Comfort could still be better: clamping force is a bit hard, exacerbated by the comfort strap (which decreases headroom)
- Packaging should feel more premium for the price

Test Equipment​

  • Abyss Diana DZ
    • Stock cable 6.35mm
  • Chord Hugo TT2
    • @ 768 kHz
    • High-gain
    • ddHiFi Nyx USB cable
  • MacBook Pro...
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up late
up late
while i've welcomed the improved comfort with each iteration of the diana, i think that its sleek, minimalist design aesthetic has been compromised somewhat as a consequence of the introduction of increasingly large and pillowy ear pads and now the comfort strap
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bezs
Thanks for this detailed review! I was curious how the tuning and timbre was going to be ever since this was announced and I’m glad it seems to be just as good as their other recent dianas. Up until now it seems the only compromise the dianas had were soundstage but the DZ looks like it checks every box
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walterboss
walterboss
Apparently Abyss are tinkering with the head strap design again. My order has been put back a few weeks to accommodate this.
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SilicaGel

SilicaGel

New Head-Fier
For TANCHJlM 4U DMT-4Ultra Double-chamber Dynamic Driver In-Ear Monitors in Universal Fit
Pros: Beautifully designed, ultra-compact unit.
Nice packaging with Great accessories make it exciting to unbox.
4-way tuning switch with much wider range of variation than competitors.
Cons: Sound tuning via the switch is limited to the low end.
Questions over the tuning switch itself.
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TANCHJIM 4U :: 1DD :: $69.99

The 'DMT4' driver, which has been applied to previous products such as OLA, and PRISM - has been...
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GREQ

GREQ

Headphoneus Supremus
For Fosi Audio PH05 in Desktop Amps
Pros: Cheap
Unbeatable aesthetics at this price
Master volume is rare for this product type
Build quality
Master mute button
Can drive most headphone types adequately
Cons: Some hissing/humming
3rd channel knob is too close to the master volume knob
No rear 3.5mm input
Only one 3.5mm front input
No colour coding
No live channel monitoring
No individual channel mute buttons
Fosi Audio PH05 - 5 Channel Headphone Amplifier

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Tanalasta

Tanalasta

1000+ Head-Fier
For Eletech Ode To Laura in Headphone Cables
Pros: Excellent technical aspects
Tight, textured and well controlled bass
Ergonomics. Comfortable, not too thick.
Pure copper but "sounds like Silver Plated Copper" or a hybrid cable
Cons: If you can afford it, very few.
Tuning may not synergise with all IEM's
Ode to Laura

From Eletech
Housed within the Flagships of Eletech ‘Parnassus’, the "𝐎𝐝𝐞 𝐓𝐨 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐚" features a fully maxed, triple bespoke copper configuration in 22awg geometry.

- 𝟐𝟐...
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jamejfio

New Head-Fier
For HIFIMAN HE400se in Over-Ear
Pros: Exemplary imaging and soundstaging
Solid bass extension for the price
Smooth treble
Cons: Build is plasticky
Not the most comfortable headband

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