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MetehanMinatozaki

MetehanMinatozaki

New Head-Fier
For KZ ED9 Tunning Nozzles In-Ear Headphones in In-Ear
Pros: -Big bass response
-Good dynamics for the price
-Good build quality
-Good accessories
-Fun sound
-Good soundstage and imaging for the price
Cons: -Too much bass
-Feels lifeless and dark sometimes
-Fixed cable
-Recessed mids
-Weird peaks in tune
-Below average resolution (still better that the edxs)
Disclaimers

I bought this IEM with my own money. This review is completely subjective...
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grumpy213

grumpy213

100+ Head-Fier
For Symphonium Audio Crimson in Universal Fit
Pros: Excellent tonal balance
Tremendous definition and resolution
Wide staging and great imaging
Cons: Not the most laid-back listening experience
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Many thanks to @Damz87 and Symphonium for arranging...
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Dope pictures and awesome write-up, man!

Cheers
baskingshark

baskingshark

Headphoneus Supremus
For ZIIGAAT Doscinco in Universal Fit
Pros: Solid build
Ergonomic fit
Easy to drive
Good isolation
Less commonly found L-shaped basshead tuning
Big tactile bass and deep visceral rumble
Safe treble for our treble-sensitive brethren
Decent technicalities for a basshead focused signature
Cons: Dearth of accessories
Driver flex
Slight BA timbre
Not for trebleheads
Some element of mid-bass bleed
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vandung2510

vandung2510

100+ Head-Fier
For ZIIGAAT Doscinco in Universal Fit
Pros: - Fun and relaxing tonality
- Hugh bass quantity yet still sounding clean
- Natural midrange
- Smooth yet still engaging vocal
- Minimal BA timbre
- Very coherent for a hybrid
- Wide stage
Cons: - Not the best cable quality, especially for the price
- Eartips was also average
- Not the most airy treble
- Bass can be overwhelming to some
Introduction

ZiiGaat is a relatively new iem brand in the Chifi world, first appearing in the end of 2023.

They maybe new, but before having a name of their own, they were actually a team...
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Mista Lova Lova

Mista Lova Lova

100+ Head-Fier
For HiFiMan HE1000 V3 - now with Stealth Magnets in Over-Ear
Pros: - pleasant, slightly warm tuning
- huge soundstage
- phenomenal bass, both quantity and quality
- never "in my head"
- highly detailed without being shouty or dry
- cohesiveness of sound from top to bottom
- comfort
- current price (given its performance)
Cons: - still quite bright, may be too bright for some
- slightly recessed midrange, does not do intimate as well as e.g. the HEKse
- warm tuning, whilst enhancing the experience on average, does seem to prevent it from reaching the same level of details as e.g. the HEKse.
My gear
DAC - Gustard X26 Pro in NOS mode
Amp - Burson Soloist 3 XP in power-amp mode (volume bypassed) with Supercharger
Files used - FLACs upsampled to DSD512 using PGGB
My other current...
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Pawsu1

Pawsu1

New Head-Fier
For Tangzu x HBB Xuan NV in In-Ear
Pros: +Warm neutral tuning
+Musical
+Clean bass response
+Thick and lush midrange
+Rich vocals
+Inoffensive treble response
+Well-accessorized(6 pairs of Sancai)
+Aesthetically beautiful
+Excellent build quality
Cons: -The cable is kinda cheap (subjective)
-Average technicalities for the price
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This time a new product from collaboration of Tangzu and HBB called Tangzu Xuan NV a new innovative gear uses 2 DD ceramic and PU + LCP...
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MetehanMinatozaki

MetehanMinatozaki

New Head-Fier
For Tanchjim Space Lite in Amp/DACs
Pros: -Airy treble
-Very detailed sound for 50 dollars
-Good tonality
-Good build quality
-Good soundstage
-Above average technicalities
Cons: -Fixed cable
-No balanced output
Disclaimers

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ahammedsojib
ahammedsojib
Very nice writeup 😊
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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For Questyle M15i — Mobile Headphone Amp & DAC in Portable Amps
Pros: 1. Sterile and clear-sounding response
2. Improved noise reduction, clarity and cohesion.
3. Personally one of the best form factor
Cons: 1. Wished they tweaked the design to make the glass more secure and safe
BonGoBiLai

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
Cons: No noteworthy cons in my book; tough competition, perhaps?
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Founded in 2011, Kinera is an IEM manufacturer from China known for its exquisite, beautifully...
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MD Rohit

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.
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.

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MotherX1
Nice review bhai. #kharap manush 🤙🏻
Rsifur9
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!
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pradiptacr7

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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BonGoBiLai

BonGoBiLai

100+ Head-Fier
For Astral Acoustics Cables in Headphone Cables
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
Cons: None. Just find the right synergy and you are good.
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Astral Acoustics is a Hong kong based high-end cable manufacturer. Though Astral...
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Edwm

Edwm

New Head-Fier
For Celest Relentless in Universal Fit
Pros: Lovely design
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

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Bosk

Bosk

1000+ Head-Fier
For The Penon RENATA Cable in Cables and Accessories
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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littlenezt

littlenezt

100+ Head-Fier
For AFUL SnowyNight in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: +VALUE
+Technicalities
+Build Quality
+Cable
+Tonality
Cons: -None for the Price
AFUL SnowyNight
2x CS43198
$110
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Trance_Gott

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
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
Cons: Unconventional tuning
Short nozzle might require tips with a longer barrel.
Unusable cable.
Requires a powerful source to perform at its best.
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I would like to thank the NiceHCK for providing this review unit to Audio reviews Downunder, the Australian tour group.
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krenky

krenky

100+ Head-Fier
For SoundRhyme SR8 (14BA/28BA) in Universal Fit
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
Cons: Stock cable could be better (still solid one)
Packaging / Accessories could use some improvements for sure
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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

Pawsu1

New Head-Fier
For Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro in Universal Fit
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
Cons: -Subbass is quite recessed
-Lacks sparkle
-Balanced option (subjective)
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Intro

Its been a while since the market crowded with incredible chifi gears and I found this brand Rosetechnics an underrated brand that needs...
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thaslaya

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
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
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thaslaya's star rating system:
☆☆☆☆☆ - Fantastic!
☆☆☆☆ - Recommended
☆☆☆ - There are buyers but not for me
☆☆ - Can't see the appeal
☆ - Product is a failure...
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ahammedsojib
ahammedsojib
Very nice review 😊
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Jaytiss
Jaytiss
So nice. Thanks for the review.
SemperMalum
SemperMalum
Nice job, man!
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