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marcelzxc

marcelzxc

New Head-Fier
For Fiio KA11 in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: - Price/Performance
- Quality construction
- Design
- Portable and lightweight
- Excellent sound quality
- Strong power output
- LED RGB
- UAC 1.0 & 2.0
- Best entry-level dongle
Cons: - Lack USB-A adapter
- Gets very warm
- Lack App for iOS devices
- Lack ADC Mic & SPDIF line out

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FIIO has released the v3.21 update for the Android app with volume control feature added back.

Suggest to update your review.
marcelzxc
marcelzxc
Well, I updated the App to v3.21 on two smartphones and the volume control doesn't appear for KA11. Unfortunately is impossible update the review for every firmware update.
mars chan

mars chan

New Head-Fier
For QKZ x HBB Hades in Universal Fit
Pros: + loud bass
+ good-looking face plate
Cons: - not the best sounding bass
- bloomy-sounding lower midrange
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The QKZ x HBB Hades is the third collaboration of the audio company QKZ and audio...
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ernie633124
nice review Mars, what have heard and seen on reviews on this QKZ x HBB, is all about quantity bass and not quality, I myself is a basshead/treblehead, but I want the bass both quality and quantity and it will not bleed towards the mids or sloppy
ufospls2

ufospls2

Headphoneus Supremus
For iFi NEO iDSD 2 in Amp/DACs
Pros: Much improved headamp section than V1
More features than V1
Cons: Could be $100 cheaper at MSRP to increase value proposition
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Hi Guys,

Today we are taking a look at the fairly recently released...
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ahammedsojib

ahammedsojib

New Head-Fier
For HIDIZS SD2 in Portable Amps
Pros: ~ Very durable and quite compact in size
~ warm & engaging Sounding device
~ Good power output from this form factor (70mw@32Ω)
~ Battery consumption rate was quite low
~ Good technicalities are offered for the price
~ Low background noise floor
Cons: ~ Absence of physical volume control button
~ Only suitable for IEMs (Not for hard to drive)
~ Airy extension of the treble is somewhat lacking
~ Dynamic punch was a bit thin
~ not very suitable for neutral lovers
~ design seems a bit cheap (subjective)
★ Introduction :-


Hidizs has been launching their audio gear for a long time in the market. I believe that they've managed to maintain a fairly strong position in the affordable...
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I'm itching to try this one
Ianbanz

Ianbanz

New Head-Fier
For QKZ x HBB Hades in Universal Fit
Pros: Powerful Bass: The dual dynamic drivers, featuring 9mm PU and LCP composite diaphragms, deliver bass that's not just deep and boomy but also incredibly punchy, making it a paradise for bassheads.

Balance Mids and Highs: Despite the emphasis on bass, the Hades maintains a good balance in the midrange and treble.

Beautiful blue translucent wavy panels.

Good quality 3d printed resin shell, light and compact.
Cons: Overwhelming Bass While the bass is a standout feature, it may be overpowering for listeners who prefer a more balanced sound signature, potentially overshadowing other frequencies.

the cable is thin cheap kind and prone to tangling, would be a good idea instead of spending resource on making those Gold coins and ugly white plastic qkz case, they should instead spend it on making a good quality cable worthy of the Hades.
If you're looking for earphones that can deliver massive amount of deep thumping bass the QKZ X HBB Hades is here to satisfy your cravings. With its dual dynamic driver setup featuring 9mm PU and...
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ICYGENIUS

ICYGENIUS

New Head-Fier
For Simgot EA500 LM in Universal Fit
Pros: Good build quality and elegant appearance that simgot maintains to this day.
Very energetic and emotional overall presentation
Better tight and attacking bass compared to the original EA500
Drum kick sounds full and weighty
Very airy and open sounding
Mid frequencies are very weighty and super developed
Very technical highs with gorgeous detail amazing for dynamic headphones
Literally the king of analytics, just take it and analyze your music.
Gorgeous separation of images and excellent drawing of plans
The king of dynamic headphones right now?
Cons: It would be great to have a new and balanced cable, and it’s probably worth adding a cloth to wipe the headphones
Introduction!
Hello friends!
Today in our review we’ll talk about dynamic headphones from SIMGOT.
And they come in...
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rushfan2023
Super.
Tanalasta

Tanalasta

1000+ Head-Fier
For Symphonium Audio Crimson in Universal Fit
Pros: Excellent technicalities, dynamics and timbre when adequately driven
Above average BA bass should satisfy most
Forward, engaging vocals
Cons: Requires adequate amplification to reach full potential. Somewhat lacking without.
Sensitive to tip and source pairings. Can be bright.
Symphonium Crimson

Symphonium’s latest IEM. Crimson. BA driver with 4-way crossover. The exact driver configuration is not published on the website. Which is surprising as many IEM...
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hokagoteatimereviews

hokagoteatimereviews

New Head-Fier
For Kinera Celest Ruyi - Kinera Gramr in Headphone Cables
Pros: 1. Great price for the overall package ranging from $24-29

2. The boom mic included is quite nice for most situations

3. The cable isn't too stiff and is quite supple

4. Has a mute switch for the microphone, which if I am not wrong is the only cable too have it
Cons: 1. There is a clipping noise when enabling and disabling the mic via the switch
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Hello guys, today I will review the boom mic cable for celest ruyi. This is priced very well at...
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nxnje

nxnje

500+ Head-Fier
For CCA TRIO in Universal Fit
Pros: - Fun tuning and well balanced tuning, smoother and more natural than the Rhapsody
- Switches provide for more versatility since you can make small adjustments to the sound here and there
- Easy to drive
- Generally comfortable
Cons: - The CCA Rhapsody are slightly more resolving and capable albeit with a less natural sound profile
- CCA should include better stock cables
- Only one set of tips provided (they are good, but some brands include a wider selection of stock tips) other than the foam tips
- High product turnover in KZ and CCA product portfolio, which leads to product becoming obsolete very fast

Introduction​

CCA has always been “the handsome sister brand” of KZ, famous for offering more balanced and mature tunings than those of the KZ line-up..
The CCA Trio (also...
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claud W
claud W
Great all rounder for EDC. VERY nice bass and midrange right out of the box after 24 hours of break in. Break in for a week.
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nxnje
@claud W I found myself using them so much in the latest weeks. It's a very nice set indeed and now I pick them even more than the Rhapsody for my gym/workout sessions: a great IEM from CCA.
Trance_Gott

Trance_Gott

Headphoneus Supremus
For Jomo Audio Instinct Emerald in In-Ear
Pros: Very good technical qualities
Great high frequency response
Great bass range with enough slam and very high quality
Relaxed, almost tube-like presentation of the mids
Great design and workmanship
Cons: Could be too bright if used with the wrong source
Price
Jomo Audio, a Singapore-based company, was founded by Joseph Mou, a broadcast engineer with a passion for audio. Combining his expertise with the inspiration of Japanese craftsmanship, Jomo Audio...
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droix90

New Head-Fier
For Kinera Celest Plutus Beast in In-Ear
Pros: - Pretty Design
- Comfort Fit
- 3D effect From Bass
- Mids is energetic
- Fun Sounding one
Cons: - Too inoffensive Treble
- Technical and Resolution so so
- Sometimes shouty in some track
First, I would like to thank Hifigo for giving me chance to try this unit.

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David Haworth

Previously known as J Weiner
For TangZu Audio Nezha in Universal Fit
Pros: Pleasing mid centric tuning
Excellent airy non fatiguing treble
Resolving and detailed sound reproduction
Natural vocals with no BA Timbre.
Lightweight and comfortable secure fit.
Quality Modular cable
Easy to drive and premium good looks.
Cons: Lacking sub bass extension
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fabio19

fabio19

Headphoneus Supremus
For Effect Audio Code 24 / Code 24 C.Limited in Cables and Accessories
Pros: Cables with good personality and character, despite their differences. What they have in common is good performance in the low range, good body across the entire sound spectrum and excellent general balance.
Cons: In the demo version that was kindly sent to me, I noticed a stiffness in the curvature above the ears
I'll start by thanking Sebastien Chiu for giving me the chance to try these two Effect Audio cables:
1) Effect Audio Code 24
2) Effect Audio Code 24 C. Limited
Let's start...
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Ianbanz

Ianbanz

New Head-Fier
For EPZ Q1 Pro in Universal Fit
Pros: • beautiful shell with hand painted panels.
• light and compact
• Good fit, seals well on my ears.
• Good quality 4 core copper cable
• well balance tuning
• balance and well controlled bass
• clean natural tone
• neutral textured mids,
• forward vocals
• above average sound stage
Cons: • bass lacks weight
• does not scale well unlike the epz q5 which retain its tuning even on low or high volumes.
• upper mids and treble get shouty and harsh on higher volume levels.
• below average separation, layering.
• very average in technicalities, overall performace.
The EPZ Q1 Pro is my second iem from epz it has a gorgeous 3D printed resin shell with hand-painted panel, with
single 10MM dual cavity dual magnetic circuit PU+LCP liquid crystal molecular dome...
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project86

project86

Headphoneus Supremus
For Matrix Audio Element S in Dedicated Source Components
Pros: Superb sound, plentiful connectivity, crisp display, competent app, value compared to others in this category
Cons: Issues with Roon certification being significantly delayed after launch, OS limited to transport controls rather than full library browsing, doesn't do well directly managing huge libraries
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Matrix Audio has released a good number of products over the years, and nearly every one I've tried has been quite competitive in its price range. But the...
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TheMaestro335
TheMaestro335
Hello, great review! I have been waiting patiently for this! I couldn’t agree with you more. This truly is a top notch Streamer!
Confidence
Confidence
Hello, thank you for a great review of the Element S.
kesobie

kesobie

100+ Head-Fier
For QKZ x HBB Hades in Universal Fit
Pros: Unique packaging
Volume scaler
INSANELY Deep, Rumbly and Headshaking bass
Clean and smooth treble to crank up volume without harshness
Comfortable fitting
Cons: Too much bass for most genres
Not impressive for low volume listening
Poor technical ability
Very niche tuning suited only for bass heads
Lackluster accessories
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wipeyourbuttocks

wipeyourbuttocks

New Head-Fier
For KZ EDX Pro X in In-Ear
Pros: ‏‏‎ ‎‎‎‎
• Addictive bass energy
• Good amount of treble
• Sibilant-free
• Affordable!
Cons: ‏‏‎ ‎
• Lean note-weight
• Lack of mid-bass punch
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baskingshark

baskingshark

Headphoneus Supremus
For DITA Audio Project M in Universal Fit
Pros: Well accessorized (comes with modular cable and glow-in-the-dark Final E tips!)
Gorgeous aesthetics with transparent resin shells
Comfortable
Neutral bright tonality with great clarity in the midrange
Excellent resolution
Good treble extension and air
Tight and fast bass
Cons: May be a hair bright for treble-sensitive consumers
Slight BA timbre, thin note weight
Not for bassheads
May need amplification to scale optimally
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Marijn Riz

Marijn Riz

New Head-Fier
For Artti R3 in Universal Fit
The newest release off Artti in their classic way of naming their iem this one is the R3. So it is a Single DD that comes in at 25 USD but if you're careful can be had as low as 10-15 USD on AliX...
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The first thing that catches your eye is that the cable is already connected to the headphones, only without the tips. The cable is simpler with a G plug. In terms of sound, it is more V-shaped than R2, the vocals sound a little worse, but not critical, the smallest black ones suited me, with harder white ones there was great discomfort. They sound good from the 3.5 (Meizu x8) jack of the phone, on the Zishan dsds the sound is sharper for some reason. R3 probably have less resistance because they sound louder. The sound is quite dynamic, the HF is enough, although the player seemed to produce less highs at first. Although it is still necessary to test, I remember that with r2 I listened to album after album, and here after each song you are looking for something else to switch to listen to a familiar track. Replacing the cable with the r's doesn't change the sound much perceptibly, it isa little sharp.
sfrsfr
sfrsfr
Where did you get the info that R2 and R3 use the same drivers? Did you open the shells and had a look? The specs are different.
Marijn Riz
Marijn Riz
@sfrsfr It's my quess to i have 100% no i don't. That true but it feel earli similar between the R2 and R3, Just a "cheaper" shell stucture with also keeping in to count that the asserories are also less. for +-35 to 25 ish well it easy to chafe of 10 usd one way or the other it seems like they they kept the driver specs are almost the same to be honest.
jreqtech

jreqtech

New Head-Fier
For HIDIZS SD2 in Portable Amps
Pros: + SD2 provided clearer, louder audio compared to my cheap dongle.
+ Detailed sound with distinct instrument separation
+ Small and portable form factor, impressive audio quality with minor drawbacks.
+ Just 39.99 USD, price to performance is excellent
Cons: - Overpowering bass in bass-heavy tracks
- Sharp frequencies noticeable in some instances
- Audio during gaming sessions sometimes painful
- Having the SD2 directly plugged into the phone port while doing exercises, running, etc may damage USB-C port
- Device tends to warm up after prolonged use, uncomfortable if in pocket.
Here’s my review of the Hidizs SD2 DAC/Amp but there’s a catch: I'm not deeply entrenched in the audio hobby, and I don’t know most of the numbers and technical jargon that are usually mentioned...
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