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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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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For 7Hz Aurora in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Extremely detailed presentation
2. Neutral with sub-bass boost tuning
3. Crisp and airy treble
4. Vibrant and open sounding mid-range
5. Articulated and well-controlled bass.
Cons: 1. Peaks and dips in the treble cause uneven presentation, lack the naturality.
2. Lack of note weight, lower mid-range is subdued.
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BonGoBiLai

BonGoBiLai

100+ Head-Fier
For Craft Ears Omnium in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Impeccable timbre
2. Crystalline from top to bottom
3. Zero fatigue. Can listen to them all day long and never get bored.
4. Flawless build and beauty
5. BALANCED
Cons: None that I can think of

Craft Ears is a very young Polish boutique brand founded in 2019 by Mr. Jędrzej, also known to his friends and family as Jed. Alongside his passion and lifelong for achieving the...
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aaf evo
aaf evo
Great review! I am a huge fan of the Omnium and opted to buy them as a CIEM for myself after owning them in universal. However, if you are going to use my measurements for your content I would appreciate being credited for them.
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@aaf evo many thanks. Sorry my bad, I have edited the review and credited your measurement :D
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ILuvAudio

New Head-Fier
For Sennheiser IE 200 in Universal Fit
Pros: + Balanced and detailed
+ Warm yet Versatile Signature
+ Options to change tuning with tips
+ Fit
+ Value
Cons: - recessed mmcx
- tips can make or break or your experience
First the disclaimer – I have been a Sennheiser fanboy during the initial days of my audiophile journey, having owned PX80 and MX170, I was somehow a Sennheiser fan in regard to their product...
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Jaytiss

Jaytiss

500+ Head-Fier
For Campfire Audio Bonneville in Universal Fit
Pros: Fit isn't ideal, but it works well.
Nice sense of soundstage on some music.
Great Bass, very impactful and enjoyable.
Cons: Recessed Mids
The cable doesn't feel appropriate to the pricepoint.
Shell doesn't fit as snug as I'd want
(When done this line will be removed. I do this to not lose my work.)...
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I can see that something about this set was off for you
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Leonarfd
Nice review, think Bonneville is either you like it or dislike it.
I can't live without Bonneville, and have sold many other sets due to it.

But can see it not being for everyone, very subjective what we like or not.

Anyways keep up the great work you do @Jaytiss 💯
jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

New Head-Fier
For Philips Fidelio X2HR in Over-Ear
Pros: Can be bought for as little as €80
Excellent sound signature
Very solid build quality
Detachable cable
Cons: A bit heavy compared to its competitors
Bass distortion is a bit higher than I would like
The updated version of the Fidelio X2 is an excellent headphone

Before I start this review, I will admit I probably had the wrong opinion about the Fidelio X2HR - it was...
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marekm
marekm
Cheapest vacuum cleaner money can buy :beyersmile:

Even your photos show how the pads attract lint and other dirt 👎
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jeromeoflaherty
:slight_smile: The cat got a bit close to them and my DT770 Pro as I had left them in the couch
nihalsharma

nihalsharma

500+ Head-Fier
For Flipears Aether in In-Ear
Pros: * Nice impactful bass mimicking a DD bass
* Warm and rich musical timber
* Good technical aspects: deep soundstage, nice instrument separation,
* Micro-detail retrieval
* Good clarity and resolution in sound
* Beautiful shell design
* Decent accessories
Cons: * Very wide nozzle which can cause fit issues
Hello everyone, and thank you for joining. Today, I am reviewing the FlipEars Aether. FlipEars is a brand from the Philippines. They have a good presence...
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nikbr

nikbr

500+ Head-Fier
For Kinera Celest PhoenixCall Multi-Driver Tribrid IEMs in Universal Fit
Pros: Nicely presented package
Decent stock cable
Offered in two colour schemes – fully transparent and a blue&pink combination
Transparent shells are always a plus – here especially since you can see the well thought out arrangement of all elements
Medium sized shell
A well-judged overall balance
Treble is tastefully done
Special tribrid driver configuration
Cons: Not the be all end all of technical prowess
Somewhat long and thick nozzle can be an issue for some
Bass lacks the satisfying low rumble
Midrange tuning can be a bit temperamental as in where it works and where it falls short
Only two variants of poorer quality silicone eartips
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baskingshark

baskingshark

Headphoneus Supremus
For Elysian Acoustic Labs Pilgrim in Universal Fit
Pros: Solid build
Comfortable fit
Beautiful shells
Easy to drive
Balanced U-shaped sonics
Clean and transparent midrange
Wonderful bass quality - very fast and tight bass
Sparkly treble with excellent resolution
Technicalities champ
Cons: Could do with a better accessory spread at this midFI pricing
Pentaconn cable limits aftermarket pairing
Mirror-like externals may potentially be scratch or fingerprint magnets
Low impedance - sources with higher output impedance may skew the sound signature
Slight sibilance in the treble
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mRaaghava

mRaaghava

100+ Head-Fier
For Spirit Torino IEM TWIN PULSE BERYLLIUM in Earbuds
Spirit Torino Twin Pulse Beryllium In Ear Monitors


Disclaimer

I have been provided with Spirit Torino Twin Pulse Beryllium IEMs as part of an audition tour by Aural Café...
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zabiri

zabiri

New Head-Fier
For KIWI EARS Allegro in Amp/DACs
Summary
To summarize the review, this is Allegro, a budget dac dongle from Kiwi Ears, coming in at 60$. This is their first attempt at making a dac dongle, and I must say they did it well...
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MetehanMinatozaki

MetehanMinatozaki

New Head-Fier
For Moondrop Space Travel in Wireless
Pros: -Really good tune for the price
-Ok build quality
-Soundstage feels wide
-Anc and transparency mode is fantastic for 25 dollars
Cons: -Below average resolution
-Really bad volume level
-Basic packaging
-bad imaging
-Sometimes feels dark
-Instruments sound lifeless
Disclaimers

bought this iem with my own money. This review is completely subjective...
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o0genesis0o

o0genesis0o

Headphoneus Supremus
For KIWI EARS Singolo in Universal Fit
Pros: + Bass
+ Technology
Cons: - Fit
- Lack of treble energy
It is very likely that your experience with this IEM would be very different from mine.

The most tricky thing about reading and writing reviews of IEMs is that they are personal audio devices...
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hitchhiker

hitchhiker

New Head-Fier
For Sound Rhyme PRADO in Universal Fit
Pros: Large number of drivers
Relatively small sized shells
Lightweight
Switches actually tune the iem sound signature
Cons: Bass could be muddy
Mids are slightly recessed with the bass switch on

SoundRhyme Prado - Flagship impressions​


Thanks to AG and (Penon) SoundRhyme for the review unit of the Prado.

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David Haworth

Previously known as J Weiner
For NiceHCK F1 Pro Planar Universal IEM in In-Ear
Pros: Lightweight well fitting shell
Modern well tuned planar driver
Easy to drive
Smooth well balanced yet energetic sound
Detailed sound with very good soundstage
Excellent cable, good case, good range of tips.
Priced to give good value
Cons: Treble can be sibilant on certain rare tracks but in general not a big issue.
Sub bass is not as extended as class leading planars.
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The NiceHCK was provided for our honest reviews and impressions, as part of an ongoing...
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A great review
Argha

Argha

New Head-Fier
For TangZu Audio XuanWu Gate in Universal Fit
Pros: Bass Delivery
Lower Midrange Tonality
Upper treble extension
Micro-contrast
Transience
Cons: Upper midrange recession (in Eargain Region)
The cable is not comfortable
Earshells are larger
Needs deep insertion depth to sound optimal (which was tough for me)
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Redcarmoose

Redcarmoose

Headphoneus Supremus
For Night Oblivion Butastur in Universal Fit
Pros: Able to transparently reveal the exact nature of sources, cables........and even ear-tips
A great even/complete and correct tune
Showing BA IEMs are still going strong
A TOTL Flagship at a mid-fi price

Included triple-plug modular cable made from 6N single crystal copper in a Litz configuration

BRAS System
1) Prevents resonance from high frequencies
2) Discharges certain frequencies
3) Eliminates chance of high frequency ear-damage
4) Long-term wear without pressure build-up
5) Enhances lower mids and bass response though air pressure reserve

10 name brand drivers per side:
-Sonion AcuPass Vented Woofer (2BA)
-Knowles HODTEC (2BA)
-Knowles GR31653 x 2 (4BA)
-Knowles TWFK (2BA)

Emotionally involving tune while staying conservative and poised
Beautiful engaging vocals along with fully detailed midrange
Exciting, yet smooth as silk treble along with high-highs fully itemized into the stage
Nice rumble and fully formed bass response worthy of all genres
One of the singularly most well rounded IEMs I have ever encountered
2 fully usable DIP-Switches to adjust tone
A soundtrack lovers dream come true
A symphony lovers last IEM purchase
Cons: It could be argued at times there is not quite enough low-end authority for Rock, yet I love the Butastur for EDM, so go figure?
Night Oblivion Butastur Universal IEM
Redcarmoose Labs May 12th, 2024
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Uprox
Uprox
Great review!
I need more experiments with cables and eartips to find more subbass and more airy treble for my Butastur.
Overall Butastur is my best IEM I guess, I just haven't enough time for it 😔
Redcarmoose
Redcarmoose
@Uprox,
Thank-you! Well the Butastur will always be around for you when you are ready! Cheers!
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Uprox
Actually no... I'm just on the hard duty far from home.
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