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BonGoBiLai
100+ Head-Fier
For KINERA VERDANDI in In-Ear
Pros: Enveloping, tactile bass response
Pleasant tonality
No odd spikes or dips
Beautiful shells
Generous accessorisation
Expansive Soundstage
Pleasant tonality
No odd spikes or dips
Beautiful shells
Generous accessorisation
Expansive Soundstage
Cons: No noteworthy cons in my book; tough competition, perhaps?
MD Rohit
New Head-Fier
For 7Hz Aurora in Universal Fit
Pros: •Tribrid Driver Configuration: Combines a dynamic driver, balanced armature drivers, and a planar driver for a comprehensive sound experience.
•Good Quality bass
•Good pouch and ear tips
•good looking and quality full cable
•nice looking face plate
•Technical Performance: Excels in resolving capabilities, soundstage, layering, and separation, making it suitable for detailed listening.
•Good Quality bass
•Good pouch and ear tips
•good looking and quality full cable
•nice looking face plate
•Technical Performance: Excels in resolving capabilities, soundstage, layering, and separation, making it suitable for detailed listening.
Cons: •Noise isolation could be better
•Potential Sibilance: Some tracks may exhibit slight sibilance, which could be an issue for sensitive listeners.
•Size: The IEMs are not small and may protrude from the ears, which could be a concern for users with smaller ears.
•Potential Sibilance: Some tracks may exhibit slight sibilance, which could be an issue for sensitive listeners.
•Size: The IEMs are not small and may protrude from the ears, which could be a concern for users with smaller ears.
Driver configuration: one 12 mm composite diaphragm dynamic driver + two custom...
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MotherX1
Nice review bhai. #kharap manush
Rsifur9
keep up the work brother
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David Haworth
Its all about the music. I love the way 7Hz tunes their IEMS. Great review. Love to hear this set!
pradiptacr7
100+ Head-Fier
For Hidizs S3 PRO in Amp/DACs
Pros: Very Portable, Dynamic Sound, Low Power Consumption
Cons: Low Output Power, Not the cleanest, Stiff competition
HIDIZS S3 PRO REVIEW
Introduction: -
Today at Aural Cafe we are reviewing the Hidizs S3 Pro Dongle DAC and Headphone Amplifier. This is our second interaction for reviewing Hidiz...
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Today at Aural Cafe we are reviewing the Hidizs S3 Pro Dongle DAC and Headphone Amplifier. This is our second interaction for reviewing Hidiz...
BonGoBiLai
100+ Head-Fier
Pros: Flawless craftsmanship and quality control
Perfect weight distribution
Good quality connectors and terminations
Perfect girth, neither fat nor too thin
Perfectly bent Ear hooks. No irritation after long listening sessions
Sounds exactly like what the manufacturer claims
Perfect weight distribution
Good quality connectors and terminations
Perfect girth, neither fat nor too thin
Perfectly bent Ear hooks. No irritation after long listening sessions
Sounds exactly like what the manufacturer claims
Cons: None. Just find the right synergy and you are good.
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Edwm
New Head-Fier
For Celest Relentless in Universal Fit
Pros: Lovely design
Solid package
Interchangeable plugs
Punchy bass
Wide and deep soundstage
Solid package
Interchangeable plugs
Punchy bass
Wide and deep soundstage
Cons: Large shells can be uncomfortable for thin ear canals and small ears
Dependence on the source
Muddy and swampy mids
Unlined treble
Dependence on the source
Muddy and swampy mids
Unlined treble
Review of Kinera Celest Relentless
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Bosk
1000+ Head-Fier
Pros: Substantially boosts IEM technical performance.
Cons: Thick & heavy.
To what lengths are you willing to go for better sound?
Every hobbyist has their own answer, and it isn't always measured strictly in dollars.
For instance last year Effect Audio...
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Every hobbyist has their own answer, and it isn't always measured strictly in dollars.
For instance last year Effect Audio...
littlenezt
100+ Head-Fier
Pros: +VALUE
+Technicalities
+Build Quality
+Cable
+Tonality
+Technicalities
+Build Quality
+Cable
+Tonality
Cons: -None for the Price
AFUL SnowyNight
2x CS43198
$110
Before I start this review, first let me thank HiFiGO for providing the dongle in for review...
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2x CS43198
$110
Before I start this review, first let me thank HiFiGO for providing the dongle in for review...
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Trance_Gott
Headphoneus Supremus
For AME Custom Gaia in Universal Fit
Pros: Amazing technical features
Ultra-clean sound
Very coherent tuning
Best treble range I know of
Very fast and punchy DD bass range
Above-average large and airy stage imaging
Absolutely fantastic workmanship and one of the most beautiful IEMs
Ultra-clean sound
Very coherent tuning
Best treble range I know of
Very fast and punchy DD bass range
Above-average large and airy stage imaging
Absolutely fantastic workmanship and one of the most beautiful IEMs
Cons: Nothing
The Gaia is one of the flagship IEMs from the South Korean manufacturer AME Custom (Acoustic Mastered Engineering). Together with the Raven model, the Gaia represents the top class of multi-year...
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David Haworth
Previously known as J Weiner
For Jialai Carat in Universal Fit
Pros: Unconventional tuning
Good bass, with vocal centric tuning.
Good fit with small metallic shells
Good bass, with vocal centric tuning.
Good fit with small metallic shells
Cons: Unconventional tuning
Short nozzle might require tips with a longer barrel.
Unusable cable.
Requires a powerful source to perform at its best.
Short nozzle might require tips with a longer barrel.
Unusable cable.
Requires a powerful source to perform at its best.
I would like to thank the NiceHCK for providing this review unit to Audio reviews Downunder, the Australian tour group.
NiceHCK JIALAI Carat uses a 10mm DLC...
krenky
100+ Head-Fier
Pros: Fantastic sound
Custom Design
Excellent tuning and tonal balance
Just on the right spot between too relaxed vs too analytical
Surprising timbre for full BA set
Really well executed BA bass
These do not need EQ
Very good soundstage
It loves complex and fast music
Very easy to drive
Tuning switches
Really nothing to complain about
Custom Design
Excellent tuning and tonal balance
Just on the right spot between too relaxed vs too analytical
Surprising timbre for full BA set
Really well executed BA bass
These do not need EQ
Very good soundstage
It loves complex and fast music
Very easy to drive
Tuning switches
Really nothing to complain about
Cons: Stock cable could be better (still solid one)
Packaging / Accessories could use some improvements for sure
Packaging / Accessories could use some improvements for sure
SR8... Let me start with the fact that I disagree with the statements below from the other reviewers. For me this set is one of the #1...
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Pawsu1
New Head-Fier
Pros: +Balanced tuning
+Musical
+Ethereal sound presentation
+Good Midbass thump
+Smooth and clean midrange
+Non-fatiguing treble
+Above average technicalities
+Lightweight
+Ergonomics and fit
+Excellent build quality
+Musical
+Ethereal sound presentation
+Good Midbass thump
+Smooth and clean midrange
+Non-fatiguing treble
+Above average technicalities
+Lightweight
+Ergonomics and fit
+Excellent build quality
Cons: -Subbass is quite recessed
-Lacks sparkle
-Balanced option (subjective)
-Lacks sparkle
-Balanced option (subjective)
Intro
Its been a while since the market crowded with incredible chifi gears and I found this brand Rosetechnics an underrated brand that needs...
thaslaya
500+ Head-Fier
For Simgot EM6-L in Universal Fit
Pros: + Fun, thumping mid bass adds warmth
+ Clear and organic vocals
+ Treble extension without sibilance
+ Musical but also detailed without sounding cold/sterile
+ Ergonomic, lightweight shell
+ Clear and organic vocals
+ Treble extension without sibilance
+ Musical but also detailed without sounding cold/sterile
+ Ergonomic, lightweight shell
Cons: - Stock cable is just OK
- Shell build quality below other Simgot models
- Too bassy for neutral/treble heads
- Not mid centric enough for vocal purists
- Occasional BA timbre
- Shell build quality below other Simgot models
- Too bassy for neutral/treble heads
- Not mid centric enough for vocal purists
- Occasional BA timbre
thaslaya's star rating system:
☆☆☆☆☆ - Fantastic!
☆☆☆☆ - Recommended
☆☆☆ - There are buyers but not for me
☆☆ - Can't see the appeal
☆ - Product is a failure...
Argha
New Head-Fier
Pros: Bass Delivery (Punch and Slam, Room-filling Experience)
Cohesion (Crossover & Drivers work flawlessly )
Resolution (Without using any tricks)
Cohesion (Crossover & Drivers work flawlessly )
Resolution (Without using any tricks)
Cons: Midrange Masking (Fixable With Cable Change)
This is a subjective review of the Penon 10th Anniversary Edition.
An IEM that brought me back...
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Argha
Hi, I think I encountered a bug, HeadFi is acting crazy. I updated the rating to 4.5 stars and now figuring out why pictures are not showing up.
Redcarmoose
My favorite Penon IEM!
Argha
I have yet to try Penon IEMs, from what I have heard they are Bold and Know their stuff, will miss this IEM a lot
ahammedsojib
New Head-Fier
For EPZ Q1 Pro in Universal Fit
Pros: ~ Comfortable & light weight resin shell.
~ Nice design and construction.
~ Good sub bass extension.
~ Non fatiguing & safe treble performance.
~ Satisfactory stock cable and accessories.
~ Nice design and construction.
~ Good sub bass extension.
~ Non fatiguing & safe treble performance.
~ Satisfactory stock cable and accessories.
Cons: ~ Somewhat thin midrange tonality.
~ Lean dynamics presentation.
~ Lacks upper treble air.
~ A bit shouty upper mids.
~ Lack of mid bass deep impact and texture.
~ Below average isolation & technicalities.
~ Lean dynamics presentation.
~ Lacks upper treble air.
~ A bit shouty upper mids.
~ Lack of mid bass deep impact and texture.
~ Below average isolation & technicalities.
★ Introduction :-
EPZ is a fairly new Chinese brand that has been widely discussed for manufacturing excellent audio gear in the affordable...
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EPZ is a fairly new Chinese brand that has been widely discussed for manufacturing excellent audio gear in the affordable...
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MD Rohit
Good review brother
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Md Ismail Hossain
Really helpful
Nealz
Brilliant review, checked it out this morning!
rhester
500+ Head-Fier
Pros: - technicality
- speed
- clarity
-texture
- speed
- clarity
-texture
Cons: -Price - but if you are looking you have the money
-heavy stiff cable
-heavy stiff cable
First off the guys at Musicteck are top notch and will take care of you and all your headphone needs, Bought the Brise Yatono Ultimate 8W from them along with many other fun things.
The Yatono...
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BonGoBiLai
100+ Head-Fier
Pros: Practical and travel-friendly form factor for limited desk space
Bridges the gap between desktop and small form factor performance
Powered by a single USB port. Straightforward battery-less operation ensures longevity
Gobs of power for the price and form factor
Independent volume control
Multifunctional volume wheel with tactile steps and impressive micro-adjustment capability
Smooth, warmish sound signature with rounded top end
Quiet output. Impressively low noise floor
Intuitive and practical indicators and inputs
Great heat management
Bridges the gap between desktop and small form factor performance
Powered by a single USB port. Straightforward battery-less operation ensures longevity
Gobs of power for the price and form factor
Independent volume control
Multifunctional volume wheel with tactile steps and impressive micro-adjustment capability
Smooth, warmish sound signature with rounded top end
Quiet output. Impressively low noise floor
Intuitive and practical indicators and inputs
Great heat management
Cons: Given the performance/value per dollar? None
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atechreviews
Head-Fier
For AFUL Explorer in Universal Fit
Pros: Powerful and impactful bass response
Detailed and textured bass
Rich and intimate vocals
Full-bodied instrument reproduction
Excellent clarity and detail retrieval
Maintains clarity during busy passages
Balanced sound signature
Comfortable fit and ergonomic design
Quality construction and materials
Flexible cable
Detailed and textured bass
Rich and intimate vocals
Full-bodied instrument reproduction
Excellent clarity and detail retrieval
Maintains clarity during busy passages
Balanced sound signature
Comfortable fit and ergonomic design
Quality construction and materials
Flexible cable
Cons: No interchangeable termination plug cable
Limited variety of ear tips included
Limited variety of ear tips included
Introduction
AFUL, renowned for their innovative, technology-driven IEM designs, has taken a bold leap forward with their latest offering, the Explorer. This IEM represents...
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AFUL, renowned for their innovative, technology-driven IEM designs, has taken a bold leap forward with their latest offering, the Explorer. This IEM represents...
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cocolinho
Thanks for the complete review.
Is the shell identical to P8? Best shape for my ears of all universal iem I had...
If the same I might try them
Is the shell identical to P8? Best shape for my ears of all universal iem I had...
If the same I might try them
atechreviews
You're welcome! @cocolinho The same form factor as the P8, P5, and MagicOne, but slightly smaller and lighter. Very comfortable.
nickipedia
New Head-Fier
Pros: Great seal & isolation, value for money.
Cons: None at the price point
noplsestar
Headphoneus Supremus
Pros: + exceptional sound
+ impeccable build quality
+ great looks (red!)
+ pliable
+ impeccable build quality
+ great looks (red!)
+ pliable
Cons: - works only in one direction (not a big problem after all)
- price
- price
This is my review of the Lavricables REFERENCE SILVER USB-C OTG INTERCONNECT CABLE that Lavricables sent me in exchange for my honest opinion.
For starters: I always heard differences...
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For starters: I always heard differences...