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Pawsu1

Pawsu1

New Head-Fier
For Rose Technics QuietSea Wired Dynamic in Universal Fit
Pros: +Warm V shape tuning
+Well controlled and textured midbass
+Nice extension and sparkly highs
+Wide soundstage
+Ergonomics and fit
+High quality OCC cable
+Great build quality
Cons: -Recessed midrange
-Subbass is a little subdued
-MMCX connector(subjective)
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Rose Technics Quietsea features a Single Topology DD which comes with great quality cable (OCC Cable). Showing great midbass quality and...
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emdeevee

emdeevee

Headphoneus Supremus
For Penon Voltage in Universal Fit
Pros: -Penon sound gone TOTL
-Natural, balanced U/W shape tuning
-Analytical and musical
-Excellent performance through FR
-Thumpy, precise bass that can be boosted but never gets muddy
-Highly extended treble with incredible detail
-Clean clear resolution, timbre and cohesion
-Incredible deal for what you get
Cons: -None
Penon Voltage is a new 10-driver tribrid “flagship”; I put this in quotes because there is the real flagship, Penon Impact, a 14 driver hybrid BA/EST iem that retails at $2499. The difference here...
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Codename john
Love it when a reviewer is passionate and articulate. Well done 👍🏿
yaps66
yaps66
Great review! Thanks for sharing!
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Leonarfd
Leonarfd
Great review @emdeevee
The Voltage sound awesome, I bet I would love it also. Sounds like Penon have really refined their sound here 👌
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cqtek

cqtek

1000+ Head-Fier
For HIDIZS S8 PRO ROBIN in Amp/DACs
Pros: Clear, evident, direct, punchy, energetic, pure, concise and powerful sound, while maintaining a neutral-warm profile.
- Good level of accessories, including a USB Type-C to Lightning adapter.
- Stylish design available in a choice of two colours.
- 6 digital filters.
- RGB LED.
- 2 buttons for volume control (50 steps) and one for playback control.
- Very low output impedance.
- Good power level for low to midrange impedances.
Cons: It does not give full voltage at 100 Ohms.
- Voltage jumps in the last volume steps are large.
- Fade-In.
- Perhaps the central knob is a bit excessive in size and prominence.
Introduction

A few months after launching the latest iteration of its S9 dongle, called Martha, Hidizs is returning to the field to launch a Pro version of its S8 dongle. It...
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DestinoAzell

DestinoAzell

New Head-Fier
For NOTBRAND Pursuer in In-Ear
NOTBRAND PURSUER

NOTBRAND, NOT CHIFI, NOT SAME, NOT CHEAP, NOT BAD?

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HiFiVee

New Head-Fier
For JM Audio XTC2 Open Back Dynamic Headphone in Over-Ear
Pros: Depth to vocals, soundstage, imaging, accurate bass (no bleed into mid-range), good at details, treble sparkles but not bright or sibilant
Cons: Highlights bad recordings or those that have been (heavily) compressed, but that is expected of the tuning.
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chris0815

Head-Fier
For AKG K701 Studio Headphones in Over-Ear
Pros: Very balanced timbre
Precise
Big soundstage
Clarity
Comfortable
Cons: Needs a dedicated tube amp to unveil its super powers
I own a pair of AKG K701 now since 2007.
And I always loved the sound for its clarity.
But I remember the first time I pluged them in - uh? where is the bass?
After burn in for 50hours it improved...
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tassardar

tassardar

500+ Head-Fier
For LAiV Harmony R2R DAC in DACs
Pros: Best User Experience for a Audio Product
Small footprint
Very well built
Great Design
Large Sound Stage
Relax Sound
Cons: Maybe too laid back for some
Functions are minimal, a Pure DAC
LAiV Harmony

Luxurious Experience and Soundstage

What does it take to compete at the high end of DACs? When I first engaged LAiV Harmony for a review set, there were 2 reasons: To support...
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d m41n man

d m41n man

100+ Head-Fier
For Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim in Universal Fit
Pros: • Bright U-shaped to balanced signature that is not peaky and has a smooth, refined yet incisive treble
• Tuning and timbre that are levels above your chi-fi norm
• Has that addictive, hard-to-put-down factor
• Classy, shiny looks and build
• Lightweight, comfy fit
• Insightful listen
• Technicalities that punch its way above its price-tier
Cons: • Other than the non-modular cable, spinfit CP100 and bare accessories - None
• Still possibly just a tad bit borderline sharp for the treble sensitive and dark tonality lovers
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Introduction
All the way from Malaysia, Elysian Acoustics Labs has burst into the IEM audiophile scene as 'the' dream endgame...
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ILuvAudio

New Head-Fier
For Softears Twilight in Universal Fit
Pros: • Constructed with high-quality materials, including metal components, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
• Vented shells give an open and airy presentation
• Lush Vocal presentation
• Bass quality is great, mid bass emphasised sound
• Tonality is excellent with a slight emphasis on clarity and detail retrieval, delivering a transparent and accurate sound representation
• Natural timbre and good dynamics
Cons: • Treble could have been better as it lacks sparks in certain tracks
• Lacks sub bass extension
• Price?
Intro

Softears is a Chinese audio brand that focuses on technology, research and development, and innovation. Although relatively young, the company has substantial experience.

The founder of...
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mars chan

mars chan

New Head-Fier
For Hisenior Okavango in Universal Fit
Pros: .
- Beautiful design
- excellent fit and finish
- excellent packaging
- excellent accessories
- great sound quality
- non-fatiguing sound
- soundstaging
- imaging
Cons: .
- none for the price
- but if I were to nitpick, perhaps it could benefit from a smoother treble.
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Syrius

New Head-Fier
For Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro in Universal Fit
Pros: Exceptional unboxing experience with high-quality accessories.
Distinctive and stylish design.
Comfortable ergonomics for extended listening sessions.
Balanced, natural, and uncolored sound signature.
Good technical performance, especially layering and soundstage.
Well-separated vocals and instruments.
Amazing value for $75.99.
Cons: Sub-bass could benefit from a slight rise for added depth.
Treble rolls off too early.
Mid-centric tonality may not appeal to those seeking pronounced sub-bass or treble extension.
The cable could have been thicker.
There is no balanced option.

Disclaimer​

The Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro mentioned in this review was provided directly by Rose Technics for evaluation and review purposes, and I’m very thankful...
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Syrius

New Head-Fier
For TinHiFi T5S in In-Ear
Pros: Elegant design.
Comfortable fit.
Neutral and natural tuning.
Good-quality aluminum case.
It comes with great accessories.
Cons: Bass may bleed to the lower mids.
Lack of treble detail.
Average soundstage.
Only a 3.5mm jack.
I remember my first days stepping into the world of IEMs, and my first companion was the original TinHiFi T2, from which it all began, and now I’m reviewing the T5S.
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Trance_Gott

Trance_Gott

Headphoneus Supremus
For Craft Ears Omnium in Universal Fit
Pros: Great workmanship IEM with beautiful design
Very well balanced tuning
Spectacular midrange performance
Technically at the absolute top level
Punchy and yet very detailed bass range
Very good stage imaging and separation
Cons: With older recordings, the Omnium could do with 2-3dB more bass (sound switch!:-))
The Omnium is the latest model from Craft Ears, which is also the new flagship. After I recently tested my first custom IEM with the Bellos X4 and was so impressed with the comfort, I also decided...
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nihalsharma

nihalsharma

500+ Head-Fier
For Penon ASOS in Cables and Accessories
Pros: Built like a tank, premium finish
Brings out nice changes in resolution and detailing
Improvements in stage depth and technical chops
Modularity: 2.5mm, 3.5mm and 4.4mm options
Cons: Heavy cable, not ideal for long session (without a clip)
Hello everyone, and thank you for joining. Today, I am reviewing the Penon ASOS, an IEM upgrade cable with 3-in-1 modular plugs. The good people at Penon Audio sent me the cable for review...
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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Exceptionally well-tuned response
2. Lively and refined treble
3. Captivating and detailed mid-range
4. Detailed and pounding bass
5. Exceptional technicalities
Cons: 1. None personally, except the fact some people might find it sounding bright
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hokagoteatimereviews

hokagoteatimereviews

New Head-Fier
For Simgot EA500 LM in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. The overall sound quality is fantastic for the price!

2. My best under $100 pick as of now due to the overall offering

3. The cable supplied is really soft and supple

4. Great build quality

5. The bass compared to other simgot iem's is really good (Check my full review for the small mod I mention)

6. It beats out the more expensive EA1000 in my opinion

7. The case is fantastic, great for carrying your dongle DAC

8. Plays most genres very well!
Cons: 1. The iem is very very scratch prone

2. Lack of foam tips and maybe a different set of silicone tips should have been included (Probably a nitpick for the price point)
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Simgot has done it again, I don’t know how they do this. Its the EA500LM today in for review today.

I have also shared a...
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Brandfuchs

Brandfuchs

100+ Head-Fier
For STAX SR-X9000 in Headphones
Pros: Exquisite craftsmanship like a work of art;
Sound: neutral and "smart" tuning,
luxurious, velvety smooth treble,
Crystal clear imaging
Cons: Pricey, Pricey, Pricey
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ICYGENIUS

ICYGENIUS

New Head-Fier
For Tangzu x HBB Xuan NV in In-Ear
Pros: Nice warm not bright tuning
High-quality and deep low frequencies
Mid bass has excellent punch and good fast attack
Mids are weighty with good transparency
The upper mids are not tiring, but very neatly complement and emphasize the vocal part and drums
High frequencies are quite detailed with good duration
The resolution and detail are very good
Cons: Simple cable only with 3.5 jack
A powerful source is required for the best listening experience
Introduction!
Hello friends!
Today in review we’ll look at dynamic headphones from Tangzu in collaboration with Bad Guy...
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xeph11

xeph11

New Head-Fier
For audio-technica ATH-A550Z Art-Monitor Headphones in Over-Ear
Pros: -Comfortable headband design
-Looks (subjective)
-Build quality better than expected given reviews for other Art-series headphones
-Decent soundstage for a closed-back in their price bracket
-Bass extension
Cons: -VERY sweaty earpads
-Matte finish is a fingerprint magnet
-Poor bass definition, floppy
-Midbass distortion
-Anemic, faraway vocals; weird tuning in general
-Lacks detail
-Attached cable (LONG)
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Ordered these after trying on another, nicer pair from this line at AXPONA and being impressed by the headband "wings" as...
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Redcarmoose

Redcarmoose

Headphoneus Supremus
For Tangzu x HBB Xuan NV in In-Ear
Pros: The most balanced response I have encountered from the HBB tuning house
A vocal IEM, which despite what you may guess does forward, textured and detailed vocals all day long
One 8mm PU Dynamic Driver and one 11mm LCP Dynamic Driver creating a 'Quasi' Hybrid design
Slightly laidback, yet still offering enough detail to get audio participation
One of the more musical IEMs I’ve reviewed
Holding all the components of natural timbre
A full-size stage with both front to back and up and down adding to the L and R
Wonderfull pace which can be slightly heard forming inside the bass notes
A beautiful two-story 3D TANGZU creation with 1/3 resonate chamber and 1/3 sold 3D printed resin
3 count them 3 sound vents
Correct nozzle length
Comfortable semi-custom 3D printed design
Comes with 6 sets of Tangzu Tang Sancai ear-tips, both balanced and wide-bore models, Yeah!
Slightly quirky
Cons: Only gets medium loud from a regular cellphone
More musical over technical
Slightly quirky
The TANGZU x HBB Xuan Nv Universal IEM
Redcarmoose Labs May 23rd, 2024

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Ferdinando1968
Ferdinando1968
@Redcarmoose
It may be that the market for cheap IEMs will move towards more DDs (we already have Artti R1 with 3DDs if I remember correctly).

But it made me reflect on PENON's difficulty in producing the QUATTRO, the difficulty in matching the different drivers
(certainly that is not a low end IEM, so they were looking for a certain type of result, which in any case they managed to obtain) .
PeacockObscura
PeacockObscura
Very detailed review. A great read and the comparisons are very helpful.
Redcarmoose
Redcarmoose
@PeacockObscura,
Thank-you, it was funny how clearly the Xuan Nv was different from the others in comparison. More different than previously guessed beforehand? Cheers!
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