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Moondrop Kato new single dynamic driver IEm

Moondrop Kato new single dynamic driver IEm

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3.5 mm single ended connector cable
Pros: look great, comes with foam and silicon ear tips, replacable noozle, decent carring case
Cons: 3.5 mm single ended cable, Packaging is too big. For whom is the Waifu card?
after watching several reviews and the high praising of the Moondrop Kato I decided to get a pair (also planing on getting the iKKO Obsidian OH10) while there was also a sale in that week.
When arrived I was excited and open the package, which is in my opinion far too big (in regards waste, make the packaging smaller to reduce waste). The Waifu card is for whom? a girlfriend my wife? Wondering what their reaction will be.

Anywho continue unpacking I was glad to see two types of ear tips (foam and silicon).

BUT when I got the the cable all the excitement went BYE BYE. seriously 3.5 mm single ended connector? But wait I have the OKZ Q1 Max cable (also 2 pin 0.78 mm) from my order of the Tangzu WAN ER SG 2021 (total price below USD 30.00).
BUT the pins of the QKZ Q1 Max are not long enough (or more like protected (another plus for that cable)) and so cannot be plugged in.

End of Story. I did test them with my Hiby R6 gen 3, but having the Tangzu WAN ER SG 2021 (did I mention with QKZ Q1 Max Cable with interchangeable connectors with the Tangzu WAN ER SG 2021 for less then USD 30.00) plugged into the balanced 4.4mm output, KATO sound mau, aka not impressing at all.

I wrote a comment to Moondrop regarding the cable and their answer was just "... hi, the Kato comes with the 3.5mm standard cable, it is manufacturer design, we can not control it, regards ...".

So now I have to either buy a new cable and it seems there is one with a 4.4 mm Connector or a set of three interchangeable connectors for at least USD 50.00).

Has anyone tried to use 2 pin 0.78 mm adapters, so I could plug in the QKZ Q1 Max?
Otto Motor
Otto Motor
Get the Sennheiser IE 200 instead. Their new acoustician Anders Hed finally got it right for them. I gave my Katos to a friend.

And yes, that waif stuff is ludicrous.
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SIVGA SV021

SIVGA SV021

voja
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from Denon AH-D7000 to Denon AH-D7200 to Sivga Robin SV021
Pros: Sivga Robin SV021:
- very soft and "fluffy" earpads, makes it very comfortable to wear the Sivga for many hours.
- light, but durable
- good materials
- good cable and just long enough, not too long
- costwise cheap
- soundwise very good, just keep and want to keep on listening to music
Cons: None for that price and quality and comfort
I had / have a pair of Denon AH-D7000 since 2012, which I used rarely with my Hifi System and enjoyed the sound alot.
One day the right side did not make any sound, not even noise, or scratch etc. Brought to a hifi shop and was told the right driver is kaputt, and there are no replacmenet parts. (I do not believe them that they opened and tested them, but cannot proof it).
I found brand new Denon AH-D7200 for a good price and ordered them. I also check several reviews on over-ear headphones and stumbled on Sivga Robin SV021 by Z-Reviews. He just kept complainig that there is nothing to complain about that headphones and they are just fun to listen. So I ordered one and compared to the Denon AH-D7200 they sound for my personal opinion much better, brighter clear, good in bass, great in vocals. The Denon AH-D7200 is more like "Etiquette in a fancy club" ".. hmm sir would you mind to listen to some good music.." and is still holding back. While the Sivga Robin SV021 are just say "... Lets have some FUN..."
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Hello Ace Bee, thanks I have not seen that at all.
TWerk
TWerk
Great review, I owned the old Denon line as well as the new Fostex headphones like X00 and TH600 and TH900. I agree the Sivga offers a great alternative to those wooden headphones. The X00 sounded muddy to me and I'd take these SV021 over them. The Fostex are too bright. The old Denon were good - these are just more unrestrained and fun. The bass gives a subwoofer like effect, soundstage is great for closed back and they have just the right treble pop to contrast against the elevated bass. Mids fit in just right.

They are not at all fatiguing and in fact have a warm tilt to their signature.

Considering they sell for a literal fraction of any of the mentioned headphones - close to like $100 used, I'd consider them a must try for many considering any of those or to buy them on the side to compare. The only thing IMO is they do not scale well with better amplification. They sound great plugged right into a laptop and because they are very efficient, that is how I would recommend.
TWerk
TWerk
One other thing - the technicalities strike me as distinctively mid-fi. But again, at $100, you are not going to get technicalities like a Hifiman HE6SE, Focal Clear, or insert other $400+ headphone that costs 4 times as much.
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