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Vamp898

Vamp898

Headphoneus Supremus
For Moondrop MIAD01 5G HiFi Mobile Audio Device in Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)
Pros: - Almost clean AOSP
- Very good Hardware for that price
- Display is surprisingly good
- Camera is better than Moondrop says
- Very clean 4.4mm
Cons: - App Overview doesn't work with alternative launchers
- No Gain Setting
- Stock Music Player is only so-so
- Bloatware that can't be uninstalled
- Stock Launcher works, but is not good
-- Settings reset after every reboot
- Stock AppStore is only so-so
After verifying the Smartphone in Stock mode and testing in Stock mode i did the following adjustments which improved the usability a lot

First of all i installed F-Droid and with F-Droid the...
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Great review! Can you verify if this indeed does not bypass the source like what was discussed in another thread here in Head-fi?
Vamp898
Vamp898
Will test that tomorrow and report
Vamp898
Vamp898
@ybbobserrot Works perfectly. Connected to my PreSonus Audiobox USB96 and the Smartphone outputs Hi-Res Audio as it should. So it works.

I tested with FiiO Music and Phonograph Plus. Works perfect with both
Ichos

Ichos

Reviewer at hxosplus
For ddHiFi TC44Pro E2 in Portable Source Components
Pros: + Great audio performance
+ Good technicalities
+ Natural timbre
+ Resolution and transparency
+ Immersive soundstage
+ Plenty of power given the size
+ Efficient
+ Noise free
+ Excellent build quality
+ Premium looking
+ High quality cable and plug
Cons: - No extra features
- Without volume control
- Fixed USB cable
- Only 4.4mm plug
- Not very compact
ddHiFi was established back in 2017 by an audio engineer who had long working experience in both OPPO and FiiO. It is a very well known brand that specializes in making high quality, small sized...
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Leonarfd

Leonarfd

Headphoneus Supremus
For Venture Electronics SMG in Earbuds
Pros: Technical driver
A balanced W tuning
Punchy and fast bass
Forward and clear midrange
Extended treble in good control
Gold plated design
Cable is good and light
Small ergonomic earbud shell
Easy to drive
Cons: Fixed cable
Could have had a touch more bass
Gold plated design - not everyone love this
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Venture Electronics Monk SM Gold

Disclaimer

I got the SMG for free in return for a review, I am free to...
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A Wonderful Review, Many Thanks for such a Job !!!
My SMG is on the road to be connected to R2R :)
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domq422

domq422

100+ Head-Fier
For Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim in Universal Fit
Pros: Fit is comfortable and relatively easy
Shell size is on the small-medium size
Fantastic Unboxing experience
Beautifully different design, it’s very distinctive
The included cable and carry case are very well-made
Bass is a step above others in it’s class
Bass texture, impact, and depth are all very satisfying
Mids are clean, clear, and open
Treble has great extension
The sound stage while not the widest, is definitely spacious
Resolution and detail retrieval are befitting of the price bracket
Cons: The reflective finish on the faceplate is incredibly scratch-prone
The nozzle/stem is on the shorter side, which may cause issues with some users
Pentacon connectors, your 2 pin cables are useless with this set!
Tuning is a bit on the safe side
I would like a little more treble zing after 10k (Subjective)
Dynamics are slightly lacking
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Thank you very much to HiFiGO for making the tour of the Elysian Pilgrim happen and thank you to my bud Neil for welcoming me into the HiFiGo US tour group...
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SemperMalum
Great review!
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kokokab
Nice picturess
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torpid

New Head-Fier
For AFUL MagicOne in Universal Fit
Pros: Great tonality and timbre
Clean and impactful midbass
Both male and female vocals shine on this set
Good resolution and imaging
Beautiful translucent resin shell
Great stock cable
Great passive isolation
Cons: Power hungry - this IEM needs proper amplification to shine
Hard to get good seal with stock tips
Lackluster sub bass
MSRP is not competitive in 2024

Intro/Disclaimer​

The AFUL MagicOne has garnered a lot of attention towards the end of 2023 but does this single BA set still compete in 2024? Read on to find out.

I...
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The MagicOne's single BA driver can be driven to physical clipping. In other words, the MagicOne is not an IEM to listen to at really high volume levels. What instead makes the MagicOne really special as a very relaxing or chill pill IEM is that the MagicOne has a relaxed BA sound for the bass and that the MagicOne adds a very nice ethereal nature to the sound of whatever music which you are listening to. I used to think of the Truthear Hola as a very relaxing "chill pill" IEM. Yet the MagicOne tops the Hola in this regard since the MagicOne is the first IEM which I actually fell asleep to while listening to it.
Brandfuchs

Brandfuchs

100+ Head-Fier
For HiFiMAN SUSVARA in Over-Ear
Pros: Susvara does not need me to use certain descriptions to praise it, it symbolises a perfection in itself
Cons: Mid bass that could be more punchy
Pricey, pricey, pricey...
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Welcome to my review! I write reviews to document the interesting headphones I've tried;
As time may pass...
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jogawag

jogawag

1000+ Head-Fier
For Blox TM11 in Earbuds
Pros: Superior TOTL sound.
Cons: Classic MX500 shell. Cable not included.
My pair has been properly burnt in for about 80 hours prior to this review. I used an OCC material MMCX cable that costs about USD15.

The TM11 is the flagship of his Blox (made by Mr Woo), a...
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h8uthemost
h8uthemost
Tasty like buds.

Nice review
project86

project86

Headphoneus Supremus
For Apos Ray 12AU7 Vacuum Tube in Cables and Accessories
Pros: Clean and clear sound with just the right amount of warmth, open and spacious, very low noise floor, warranty, easy availability
Cons: Not available outside USA, limited to just a few tube types at present (both of these problems are being worked on)
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I recently wrote up my thoughts about the xDuoo TA-20 Plus hybrid headphone amplifier, which you can read...
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hokagoteatimereviews

New Head-Fier
For Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless in Over-Ear
Pros: 1. The graphite colour I got for review is really nice, much better than black and white colour.

2. The ANC is on par with the Sony & Bose

3. They frequently go on sale for around $210-250

4. The overall sound is really good

5. They sound much much much better than the Sony and Bose

6. The monster battery life of 60 hours with ANC on!!

7. The app is very easy to use

8. Gives access to all the controls

9. Very comfortable to wear
Cons: 1. The headphones don't completely fold (although that does improve the reliability for longer usage)

2. The earpads touch my ears (more of a me issue, but still)

3. Soundstage lacking (Although those who like the in your head sound will love these)
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Introduction:-

I am very excited to review my first Sennheiser product today. This is the Momentum 4 from them its a ANC headphone which...
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Bahnhof Zoo
Nice review but I would somewhat disagree on your soundstage assessment. For a closed back it seems very wide to me. I listen to some Dolby remixes and it really shines but even with a good stereo recording to m4 does have a decent width to it.
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Hello, thanks for the kind words. 🙂 I really appreciate it

Yeah I sort of agree on the soundstage, one thing I forgot to mention is that I dont use much headphones at all. This is like my only 4th headphone personally using it. 😅

So I don't really have a good gauge on what's a good soundstage for closed back headphone. I guess i compared them to similarly priced iems here.

Sorry for the confusion.
FishTownFunk

FishTownFunk

New Head-Fier
For Venture Electronics SIE in Universal Fit
Pros: -Fun warm analog fun tuning (could also be a con)
- Enveloping Bass execution.
-Great treble extension and bite
-Nice case and cable
Cons: -Not the most detailed or dynamic in bass response
-Bass can get downright boomy on certain tracks or recordings
-lacks in micro and macro details because of its warmer tuning
-Heavy shells
-No ear hooks on cable
Gold Digger
(A Love Letter to my Venture Electronics SIE)
By: Justin Merrill

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Almost one and a half years ago I started my IEM...
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nikbr
nikbr
So nice to see another review of this gem! A very enjoyable read, thanks!
FishTownFunk
FishTownFunk
Thanks nikbr! This set deserves more rec then it gets that for sure.
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sojibshariyar

New Head-Fier
For EarMen Angel in Amp/DACs
Pros: Great Resolution
Treble Are Exciting
Bass Are Accurate, Overall Neutral Tonality
Can Drive Most of the Headphone
Soundstage Are Wide
Cons: No Aux Input,Can not use as standalone amp
Battery Backup Issue With Power Hungry Headphone
Lacks a Bit Body
Endgame Portable Dac Amp Earmen Angel Currently Priced at $400 Beating its top competitor Like Ifi XDSD Gryphon, Diablo, Xduoo XD05 Bal In term of Resolution, Staging,Bass and Treble...
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mars chan

mars chan

New Head-Fier
For Hisenior T4 (2023) in Universal Fit
Pros: .
- very good sound
- excellent upper treble sound quality
- excellent build quality
- excellent accessories
- effective tuning switches
Cons: .
- If I have to nitpick, I can feel slight pressure changes in my ear canals whenever I move my head quickly or walk around vigorously.
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Hisenior T4 review.

I don't believe in love at first sight, but I believe in love at first listen, because when I...
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David Haworth

Previously known as J Weiner
For Canpur CP54e in In-Ear
Pros: TOTL sound wise
Easy to drive
Comfortable to wear.
Cons: None.
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The Canpur CP54E has been provided to me for assessment by AudioGeeks IEM tours as part of the Australian arm of a...
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Ceeluh7

Ceeluh7

500+ Head-Fier
For KZ ZS10 Pro 2 in Universal Fit
Pros: -Design (yes, I know we’ve seen this before, still a cool design)

-Tuning Switches that work

-Boisterous and energetic macro-dynamics

-Bass ranges very far with switches

-Snappy, punchy or even heavy and robust low-end depending on switches

-Airy midrange, detailed, very resolute for the price

-Transients are tight throughout the midrange

-Lively treble region with good extension

-Very open sounding treble region as well

-A nicely detailed playback

-Separation
Cons: -Same old design

-Those that hate switches

-Thinner note weight

-May come across fatiguing for some

-Some BA timbre shows up from time to time

-Warm/dark lovers will want to keep looking

-Slight sibilance in some settings
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Ceeluh7

Ceeluh7

500+ Head-Fier
For HIDIZS S8 PRO ROBIN in Amp/DACs
Pros: -Build Quality is always great with Hidizs devices

-The design is one of the sickest in the market (my opinion)

-One of the best sample light indicators, dope looking.

-Lightweight (17 grams), won’t kill your usb-c port

-Six working filters (subtle changes)

-Very low battery drain

-Very low noise, black background

-Tactile physical buttons

-Clean sound, neutral presentation

-Low-end punch with good definition

-Slightly forward and smooth mids

-Treble is non-offensive

-Technicalities are nice for the price

-Nice stage size
Cons: -Older and widely used dac chips

-Needs burn-in (just my opinion, settle down)

-No gain switch on device

-An app would be nice

-Driving power isn’t quite up to the price point standard

-Front & back panel is a fingerprint magnet (not really a con)

-Some may want a bit more treble extension and emphasis (I don’t mind it)
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cqtek

cqtek

1000+ Head-Fier
For Simgot EA500 LM in Universal Fit
Pros: Tunning more accentuated in bass, upper midrange and first treble.
- Very good bass level, even better treble level, quite extended.
- Descriptive and informative sound.
- Macro detail evident.
- Remarkable separation, clarity and transparency.
- High level of construction and very good finish.
- Good ergonomics and fit.
- Appreciable case.
Cons: Despite the level of resolution, micro detail is not the best.
- Thin lower mids without much body or physicality.
- Upper mids can become too energetic.
- The cable is not very good.
- Only one set of tips.
Introduction

Just over a year ago I reviewed the Simgot EA500. Now it's the turn of the new Simgot EA500 LM. The Shenzhen-based company, founded in June 2016, has released a...
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Niklaso

New Head-Fier
For HiFiMan HE1000 V3 - now with Stealth Magnets in Over-Ear
Pros: Lovely bass and midrange
Satisfying timbre
Nice aesthetics
Excellent price
Cons: Needs an excellent amplifier for optimal performance
When I first reviewed the Arya Organic, it seemed to me an incredibly impressive achievement, with its high sensitivity, incredible dynamics and soundstage, but possibly not flawless – nothing is...
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SenyorC

100+ Head-Fier
For HIDIZS S8 PRO ROBIN in Amp/DACs
Pros: Good performance and good aesthetics...
Cons: Less powerful and very similar performance to the cheaper alternative from the same brand...
K othic

K othic

New Head-Fier
For Tangzu WAN ER SG in Universal Fit
Pros: For $19 USD, the IEMs come well-equipped with a variety of accessories
Isolation and comfort allow for several hours of continuous use
Signature with great overall versatility
Natural mids presenting full bodied deep voices
Well-achieved dynamism and cohesion between midrange instruments
Upper mids and highs are designed for long listening sessions without fatigue
Decent imaging and soundstage at a super affordable price
Cons: Build quality is not surprising but is expected for the price, the same goes for the cable
Slight bass bleed into the mids
Lack of details in the treble
Tangzu Wan’er: good tuning is everything

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o0genesis0o

o0genesis0o

Headphoneus Supremus
For HiBy x F.Audio Project Ace in Universal Fit
Pros: Bass and dynamic
Soundstage
A different tonality, without losing naturalness
Cons: Lower treble peak can be divisive
Can be challenging to achieve a good fit
Collaboration

Once upon a time, the concept of a collaboration between a manufacturer and a reviewer to build an In-Ear Monitor (IEM) was a rare occurrence and a promising sign of a...
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Looking at your pictures, I realized I absolutely adore everything about this set... except the tuning (it's not an all-rounder). I mean, in comparison, the Monarch Mk III is so disappointing in terms of its presentation, and it costs how much, I'm sorry? ... I guess this one really pushes my buttons, it's so tasteful. Good job, @HiByMusic and FAudio, nonetheless, this one's a beauty. Despite it not being my cup of tea tuning-wise, I'm happy that such tuning experiments still exist, it shows that people have still have original ideas and not everything is done purely for guaranteed profit.
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