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Redcarmoose

Redcarmoose

Headphoneus Supremus
For 7Hz Aurora in Universal Fit
Pros: Depending on the stage size of your source, the stage can go from decent like from a phone to otherworldly large, like the largest stage you or I have ever heard from an IEM.
Open-back IEM design due to three large vented ports per IEM
The top of the line for 7Hz
Every bit a flagship sound both in high treble details and bass authority
Ergonomic copper cable with modular 3.5mm/4.4mm quick-switch L-Shaped plug, I have never seen a cable like it ever
1X 12mm Composite Dynamic
2X custom created BA drivers for the midrange
1X 6mm micro Planar driver for highs
3 way crossover network
Smashing set of new 7Hz brand (Reds) ear-tips, 7 sets of ear-tips in all
Easy to drive from a regular cell phone generating exquisite bass and decent stage imaging
Expected 7Hz value, the very essence a Chinese TOTL IEM purchase
Clean well imaged signature, like an open-back headphone
Gorgeous white hard-shell carrying case
Cons: Only a hist of Planar timbre, yet only at times and with certain music
Expensive at $399.00, yet worth every cent
The 7Hz Aurora Flagship Universal IEM
Redcarmoose Labs May 16, 2024

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Zerstorer_GOhren

Zerstorer_GOhren

500+ Head-Fier
For Questyle M15i — Mobile Headphone Amp & DAC in Portable Amps
Pros: ● Still retains the overall construction from its preceding model.
● Solid aluminium alloy on its chassis while maintaining a good weight and compactness.
● A tempered glass panel is quite appealing to some audio enthusiasts who are either technical or simply love its glass panel as it showcases some of the inner workings of its circuitry and components.
● Detachable type-C cable connector.
● Manual toggle switches
● Two audio interfaces, 3.5mm and 4.4mm balanced.
● It has substantial software support and is compatible with all devices in either mobile or desktop.
● An improvement of audio support encoding on both PCM and DSD formats from its upgraded ESS DAC.
● A slight enhancement of power output delivery.
● Neutral sound and still has an impressive technical sounding.
● MQA unfolding capability (for MQA lovers although I noticed that its unfolding capability was greatly reduced).
Cons: ● Still doesn't have volume key buttons.
● Not for audio enthusiasts who are seeking a more analogue-ish type of tonality.
● Absence of built-in battery.
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It's been a long time since I've reviewed a product from QUESTYLE as I'm quite eager to try on their latest offerings...
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The M15i does not decode MQA. You need to fix the review.

And I don't know why you list "no battery" as a con; nothing you compared it to has a battery.
Zerstorer_GOhren
Zerstorer_GOhren
@JML I'm not yet finish on posting my review, would you mind?

Check this out on the MQA thing. It still has the unfolding capability, thanks.
BonGoBiLai

BonGoBiLai

100+ Head-Fier
For FATFreq Scarlet Mini in Universal Fit
Pros: Insane Sub-bass, unlike anything in the market

Marvelous vocals

Great treble extension when properly amped

Heavily colored yet commendable control and balance

S tier comfort
Cons: The red upgrade cable is a bit wiry, though it does not tangle at all

Genre specialist

Requires tons of power to unleash peak performance; every last bit of it
FATfreq (AKA Fat Frequency) is a Singaporean boutique brand specializing in high-quality, handcrafted in-ear monitors (IEMs) for musicians, engineers, and audiophiles...
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briantbrain

briantbrain

New Head-Fier
For Kinera Celest PhoenixCall Multi-Driver Tribrid IEMs in Universal Fit
Pros: + Very satisfying unboxing experience
+ Beautiful IEM and cable
+ Suitable for Old-School songs, Blues, etc.
+ Vocals segmented for low mid frequency lovers
+ Long sub-bass rumble
+ Punchy bass
+ Wide and grand soundstage
+ With the right cable, this IEM can have one of the best vocal sounds in its price range
Cons: - Micro details are not the strong point of this IEM
- Metallic upper treble
- Separation is not the best in the upper mid to treble range
- Needs a cable change to unlock its true vocal potential
- Sub-bass feels unclear in some songs

Beauty Requires Investment​

At first, I was reluctant to review it since it hasn’t gained much traction in Indonesia. But after seeing the IEM, it...
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marcelzxc

marcelzxc

New Head-Fier
For FiiO JT1 in Over-Ear
Pros: – Great construction
– Affordable price
– Robust and durable cable
– Removable pads
– No pressure (no clamping)
– Lightweight
– Good fit and comfort
– Easy to play
– Adapter 3.5mm>6.35mm
– Excellent microphone
– Popular sound signature
– Good imaging
– Good/ok soundstage
Cons: – Cable could be lighter and thinner
– Cable microphonics
– Not minimalist
– Thickness of the headband’s wires
– Internal pad space could be larger
– Bass may not be for audiophiles
– Could have more detail
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NymPHONOmaniac

NymPHONOmaniac

Headphoneus Supremus
For TINHIFI P1 Max II in Universal Fit
Pros: -cohesive balanced V shape
-thick and rumbly bass with good tactility and speed
-lush and energic vocals
-comfortable and light design
Cons: -lack of air and sparkle
-poor bass separation
-average resolution
-average technical performance
-average imaging
-average everything
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TONALITY: 7.5/10
TECHNICALITIES: 8/10
TIMBRE: 7.5/10
SOUNDSTAGE: 8/10
IMAGING: 8/10
MUSICALITY (subjective): 7.5/10
CONSTRUCTION: 8/10
SOUND VALUE...
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ngoshawk

ngoshawk

Headphoneus Supremus
For Crosszone CZ-8A Over-The-Ear Closed Back 3-Driver Dynamic Headphones in Over-Ear
Pros: Pensive sound is a positive here
Engaging, detailed sound signature
Nebulous tuning it is not, with plenty of clarity
Ingenious technology, like a 3-way speaker
Soundstage is amongst the best, almost on par with a two-channel system
Cons: No case
4.4bal cable cost extra
Pads can be fiddly to properly place
Crosszone CZ-8A Enhanced ($1700): A Japanese masterpiece, which mimics our home setting

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Bosk

Bosk

1000+ Head-Fier
For TANSIO MIRAI Feat in Universal Fit
Pros: Superbly deep bass rumble & loads of midrange detail
Cons: Can be overly excitable at times
How much of our pleasure from the audio hobby stems from the joy of discovery?

If you're like me you're a music lover first & foremost.

However many of my audio friends swap IEMs & DAPs...
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Kindlefirehditaly

Kindlefirehditaly

New Head-Fier
For FX Audio DR07 in Amp/DACs
Pros: Metal housing (easy to open)
Sound Neutral
Infinite volume knob with Play/Pause function
L & H Gain
Digital filters
Remote control
Small Screen (still a pro)
Total Independent volume
Many inputs
BT & LDAC work smoothly
Cons: Hiss, ground floor noise with sensitive IEMS
It gets pretty hot
Screen is small
Build quality could be better (volume knob)
No balanced outputs
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Good morning, readers! This time, I received a product from FX-AUDIO, a brand that somehow introduced me to this hobby. My first product, or rather, the first...
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Ichos

Ichos

Reviewer at hxosplus
For Questyle CMA18 Portable / CMA18P in Portable Amps
Pros: + Impressive audio performance
+ Excellent technicalities and transparency
+ Natural and organic timbre
+ Resolving and refined
+ Musical and engaging
+ Holographic and immersive soundstage
+ Plenty of inputs and outputs
+ High resolution Bluetooth connectivity
+ Powerful enough for the size
+ ADC recording function
+ User friendly interface
+ Compact sized and slim
+ Unique appearance
+ Excellent build quality
+ Accessories
Cons: - Too many LEDs
- Mediocre battery duration
- No desktop mode
- Can't charge and use at the same time
- No application support
- A protective case is missing
- Slightly noisy background with sensitive earphones
- Glass surfaces easy to break
Questyle Audio is dedicated to the research of high-tech lossless audio systems with perfect sound aesthetics and convenient listening experience, and provide the corresponding products, system...
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BonGoBiLai

BonGoBiLai

100+ Head-Fier
For Aroma Audio A100TB in Portable Amps
Pros: Dense, textured bass response that brings otherwise anemic IEMs to life

Impeccable treble refinement

Adds subtle body and heft while keeping the source signature intact

Highly moddable and repairable thanks to user-replaceable battery and OPamp hot-swap capability

Impressive battery life and heat management

Perfect form factor and ergonomics

Unbeatable price-to-performance ratio
Cons: At this price? none
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Based in Hong Kong, Aroma Audio has been impressing Summit Fi audiophiles since 2015. Their...
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Could you also try connect A100tb to the dita navigator
BonGoBiLai
BonGoBiLai
I no longer have the Navigator with me, but I suspect that combo will sound awesome, too. Navigator is the best dongle DAC right now, period.
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thats great to hear, ur review rly is aptly timed
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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For Flipears Aurora XXIV in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Muscial and warm sounding
2. Well-balanced and resolving presentation
3. Smooth and tonally pleasant treble
4. Rich and full-bodied mid-range
5. Authoritative and powerful bass response.
Cons: 1. The shells and nozzles are a bit too big
BonGoBiLai

BonGoBiLai

100+ Head-Fier
For Flipears Aurora XXIV in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. The usual FlipEars timbre and coherence, which is incredible
2. Monstrous bass
3. Lush, beautiful midrange.
4. Top-notch technical performance
5. Extremely smooth and non-offensive without being boring
6. Flawless beauty, superb comfort
Cons: No tuning switches this time, unlike the Aether and Artha
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FlipEars is a high-end boutique IEM manufacturer from the Philippines with over a decade...
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baskingshark

baskingshark

Headphoneus Supremus
For SHOZY Planar Magnetic 14.5mm IEM in In-Ear
Pros: Acceptable accessory spread
Decent ergonomics for a huge shelled IEM
Smooth and fatigue-free sonics
One for bassheads in terms of impact and texture
Wide soundstage
Cons: Relatively difficult to drive
Driver flex
Middling technicalities (other than soundstage)
Mid-bass bleed
Veiled midrange
Not for trebleheads or analytical junkies
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Uprox
Uprox
The cable rolling helps slight change frequency curve. With CEMA SuperCopper cable P20 has more neutral and transparent sound, less warmish.
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jamejfio

New Head-Fier
For Fosi Audio SK02 in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: A lot of power for the price
Upright volume knob useful design choice
All-aluminium alloy build
USB-C/USB-A adapter
Cons: Slight sharpness/etch to treble
Mediocre imaging/soundstage capabilities
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Muhamad Aditya

New Head-Fier
For KZ ZSN PRO-2 in Universal Fit
Pros: + V-Shape Fun
+ Good Treble Execution
+ Good Technical
Cons: - Thin Vocal
- Standard Packaging
KZ ZSN PRO 2 IS VERY UNDERRATED IEM

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1 . INTRO :

Before reviewing, I would like to once again say thank you to Yuwan Tara for the unit loan...
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SpaceOperaVillain

SpaceOperaVillain

100+ Head-Fier
For Knowledge Zenith (KZ) X Crinacle CRN/ZEX PRO in Universal Fit
Pros: Sounds great after lighting them up with a strong amp. Bottom end likes power and the top end will settle down if the source isn't weak. Beautiful bass for 60's and 70's R&B and soul, lounge, old jazz.
Cons: I lost 2 martinis worth of dough on this pair. Pretty meh for metal. Not a good pair for heavy orchestral works but will shine for baroque, choral, and chamber music with a bit of volume.
ZEX Pro. Nearly 3 years ago now, I dished about $40 US on these and, for the most part, they've been sitting in a cardboard graveyard. What can I say about them that already hasn't been said? If...
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ahammedsojib

ahammedsojib

New Head-Fier
For EPZ TP50 in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: ~ Light-weight & Durable Build Quality.
~ Nice Led Display & Tactile Multi-Functional Button.
~ Neutral to Slightly Bright Sound Signature.
~ Decent Driving Power Output Available for IEMs and Some Moderate power Demanding Headphone (240mw@32Ω BAL).
~ Good Imaging ,Separation and Layering.
~ Almost Clean Background Noise Floor.
~ Good Resulation & Transparency.
~ Power Efficient, and No Overheating Issue In Case of Longer Usage.
Cons: ~ Not Very Suitable for Engaging & Thick Sound Lover.
~ Might be a little analytical for some people (Preference).
~ Type "C" to Type "A" Adapter Isn't Available Out of The Box.
~ No MQA Certification (Sad Thing for Tidal Fans).
~ DAC Filter Doesn't Make Much of Difference to The Sound.
★ Introduction :-


EPZ Audio is a new Chinese company specializing in audio equipment and accessories, known for their innovative designs and budget friendly high quality...
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bryaudioreviews

bryaudioreviews

100+ Head-Fier
For Simgot EA1000 "Fermat" In-Ear Monitor in Universal Fit
Pros: - Well-balanced bright Harman tuning
- Versatile tuning with 3 options
- Exceptional technical performance for the price
- Comfortable and ergonomic fit
- Easy to drive
Cons: - Upper registers might be too bright for sensitive ears on Gold and Black nozzles
- Bass sounds slightly "bloomy" with Red nozzles
- Stock eartips may lead to fit and seal issues

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Simgot has consistently strived to redefine the landscape of single dynamic...
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ngoshawk

ngoshawk

Headphoneus Supremus
For CZ-10 Stereo Headphones in Over-Ear
Pros: Fit
"Unique" sound
Non-mainstream design
Holographic sound
Enhanced tuning tames bass bloom
Solid across the whole listening spectrum
Cons: Clamp pressure could be a tad tighter
No case
Balanced cable cost extra
Tough market level?
This is a review of the "Enhanced" version, with upgrades as listed below.

Crosszone CZ-10 Enhanced ($1000): An update on the “budget” model...
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