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o0genesis0o

o0genesis0o

Headphoneus Supremus
For HiBy R4 in Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)
Pros: + Unique design
+ Structural integrity of the device
+ System-wide EQs
+ DSP plugin systems
+ Android 12 with system-wide bit-perfect output
+ Good amplification
+ Price
Cons: + Soundstage is rather flat with PCM content
+ Rather noisy with hyper-sensitive IEMs
+ Screen is quite dim when using outdoor
Do MP3 players (sorry, Digital Audio Player - DAP) have a place in 2024?

To me, the concept of DAP, especially in an age where smartphones are pervasive, has always been bourgeois and thus...
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o0genesis0o
o0genesis0o
@InvisibleInk you are totally right! Let me fix that. I also felt weird why it has 9 rather than 10 band.

Only engineers (aka geek) label from 0 rather than 1 😂
Redcarmoose
Redcarmoose
@Leonarfd,
Have you had their chocolate and meatballs? Not together, I mean separately!
Leonarfd
Leonarfd
@Redcarmoose the meatballs many times, can eat some food while wife look at stuff to buy 😁
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foxyyy

New Head-Fier
For HiBy R8 II in Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)
Pros: premium build and design
generous storage
beautiful IPS touchscreen display
custom DAC architecture
multiple output options
open-android system
exceptional sound quality
neutral signature
spacious soundstage
detailed music reproduction
superb timbre & texture
versatility
Cons: price
weight/portability
heat
HiBy R8 II - Portable Concert Hall--Flagship HiFi DAP


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Comes in silver, blue & red colors.

I would like to extend my gratitude to HiBy for...
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mars chan
mars chan
NIce review :beerchug:
Zerstorer_GOhren
Zerstorer_GOhren
Nice review!
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vandung2510

vandung2510

100+ Head-Fier
For PENON QUATTRO 4 Dynamic Driver Universal IEM in In-Ear
Pros: - Thick, heavy and dense bass
- Addicting bass texture
- Smooth and forgiving midrange
- Lush male vocal
- Decent technicalities
- Great cable and overall package
- Prioritize musical than being technical
Cons: - Too much bass bleed which in turn affects the clarity of the midrange
- Bit darker edge in the upper midrange
- The dip at 6k affects the overall timbre
- Expensive
Introduction

You probably aren’t too unfamiliar with Penon, but in case you are, Penon is an online audio store, established in 2013 and has been working ever since to sell audio product...
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BonGoBiLai

BonGoBiLai

100+ Head-Fier
For FatFreq Grand Maestro in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Extremely balanced and coherent from top to bottom
2. Sublime bass performance
3. Clean and realistic midrange
4. ToTL treble performance, absolute clarity devoid of any fatigue
5. Technical powerhouse
6. Four unique tuning profiles achievable via vocal switch and NOAH modules
7. Grandiose unboxing experience
Cons: 1. Earpieces are on the larger side
2. Not particularly a con, but very hard to drive than average IEMs
Grand Maestro is the current flagship offered by the young Singaporean boutique FATfreq, founded in 2016. FATfreq is currently one of the foremost pioneers in innovation in the IEM scene...
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littlenezt

littlenezt

100+ Head-Fier
For FIIO SP3 BT in Computer Speakers
Pros: +Sound Quality
+Bluetooth
+Size
+Build
+Technicality
+Features
+Can Get Pretty Loud
Cons: -No Balanced TRS In
-Parametric EQ Only Works on Bluetooth Mode
FIIO SP3 BT (Bluetooth)
3.5” Carbon Woofer + 1" Silk Tweeter
$350
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Before I even start this review, let me thank FIIO for sending the SP3...
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FishTownFunk

FishTownFunk

New Head-Fier
For Stuff in In-Ear
Pros: -Small form factor
-Great slightly boosted mid bass, Great for Rock and metal
-Pairs well with warmer sets
-No frills, no thrills, sometimes less is more. Minimalistic with features, Grab and Go!
-Right spot for price range
-Great ESS chip done Right! They added just the right amount of warmth
-4.4 balanced
Cons: - A little dry and edgy sounding to my liking
- No gain selection
-No screen, only color changing led
-Wobbly side buttons, not premium feeling
-Neutral Bright not great with bright Iems
-Front and back plastic glossy covers scratches easily
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My Review of the Hidizs S9 Pro+ Martha (89.00 MSRP) review has been the works for quite some time now. But goals sometime shift when the weather...
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MetehanMinatozaki

MetehanMinatozaki

New Head-Fier
For QKZ X HBB Khan in Universal Fit
Pros: -Good bass amount
-Good treble clarity
-Good note weight
Cons: -Recessed midrange
-Bad detail production
-Below average resolution for price
-Narrow and claustrophobic soundstage
Disclaimers

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

Build

Khan comes with a plastic body and metal faceplate. It has a bad quality cable...
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MetehanMinatozaki

MetehanMinatozaki

New Head-Fier
For Simgot EA500 LM in Universal Fit
Pros: -Beautiful vocals
-Above average soundstage
-Above average imaging
-Really good detail production
-Good resolution
-Very good upper mid energy
-Air frequencies are lively
-Good dynamics
-Good bass response and amount
Cons: -Nothing at this price
Disclaimers

I bought this iem with my own money. This review is completely subjective...
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Colin5619
Colin5619
Spot on in this review, it is special for its price
SemperMalum

SemperMalum

100+ Head-Fier
For Tangzu x HBB Xuan NV in In-Ear
Pros: Overall package (accessories & looks) is a home run
Warm bass that does not bleed over
Buttery smooth mids
Non-fatiguing but not boring treble/highs
Size of the IEM makes it more accessible to different shaped ears
Cons: Needs some power to make them shine
Price point is fair (considering everything you're getting) but does put it in a higher tier bracket vs some of the competition
Squigs have reflected some channel imbalance (was not noticeable on my unit but YMMV)
TL;DR: Buttery smooth - a new easy to recommend IEM for starters (that can afford to drop the extra $)

Overview/History
Hi all. Welcome to another probably long winded...
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jbfps116
I'm tempted to get these because they look amazing! But I wonder WHY did they go back to using the recessed 2-pin vs the newer style raised connection that all the new KZs use, AND their own Wan'er SG use?! Seems like a step backward.
SemperMalum
SemperMalum
Thankfully, it's not that recessed in this case (they work well with my other cables) but yeah, it's definitely not that same style.
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jbfps116
sorry I meant flush-mounted port vs the newer raised ports that all the new KZs use among other brands.
MetehanMinatozaki

MetehanMinatozaki

New Head-Fier
For Creative Aurvana Live! Headphones in Over-Ear
Pros: -Natural sound for the price
-Good treble presentation
-Above average note weight
-Ok soundstage
Cons: -Bad imaging
-Bad passive isolation
-Below average resolution
-Really bad dynamics
Disclaimers

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

Accessories

Just headphone itself, simple and unique :D

Build

Completely plastic...
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MetehanMinatozaki

MetehanMinatozaki

New Head-Fier
For Kinera Celest PhoenixCall Multi-Driver Tribrid IEMs in Universal Fit
Pros: -Good bass texture for price
-Good bass amount
-Airy treble
-Good treble amount
-Really good detail production for the price
-Good resolution
Cons: -Awful, thin sounding midrange
-Bad note weight
-Really bad lower mids
Disclaimers

I bought this iem with my own money. This review is completely subjective...
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Colin5619
Colin5619
I own the Pheonixcall as well and bought it with my hard earned cash. When I first listened to it, the bass and Highs sounded great. The highs are very airy, sparking and detailed, the bass tight, but the mids? Too recessed for my liking, and a tad thin. Still a good buy for those who aren’t into vocals, my son, loves the highs and claims the best he has ever heard. But he doesn’t like the rest.

Nice review, enjoying you reviews, not every IEM earns a 4 to 5 star review, exactly like it should be. Keep your honestly going in them.
MetehanMinatozaki
MetehanMinatozaki
Thank you for support!
hokagoteatimereviews

hokagoteatimereviews

New Head-Fier
For EPZ S30 in Wireless
Pros: 1. The price is good

2. Quite comfortable to wear
Cons: 1. The competition like the Fiio JW1 is much better

2. The fitting mechanism is a bit weird

3. gets shrilly above certain range of volume
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Hey guys, today I have the EPZ S30 with me for review. Its an Open ear style TWS or OWS as its called. These are the budget...
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Jarlaxle

100+ Head-Fier
For Simgot EA1000 "Fermat" In-Ear Monitor in Universal Fit
Pros: Sublime bass definition and texture
Great detail, imaging and staging capability
Balanced tuning
Great build quality
Cons: Other tuning options could have been implemented better
Treble sensitive people should look elsewhere
EA1000 has been one of the IEMs that I have been very curious to try since its release. Although the initial hype already died out, it doesn’t mean that it’s not relevant anymore. In fact, any...
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Colin5619
Colin5619
Great review, thanks so much for sharing, especially the comparison with the EA500LM.
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cagix
Its tough on air ea 1000 best my timsok ts-316. But for longer listening more detailed smoother sound is better timsok.
SLC1966

SLC1966

1000+ Head-Fier
For ZMFheadphones Caldera Closed in Over-Ear
Pros: Emotional sound
Clarity
Smooth all around signature
The Wood
The Craftsmanship
Cons: High End Headphones are expensive
The Caldera Closed = Emotive Clarity!

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Caldera Closed in Shedua Wood!

The Lineage:

The Caldera Closed (CC) has the Caldera...
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sp33ls
sp33ls
Great write-up, as always! Based on everything I'm reading, I'm certain these will be a very popular model.
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jandrese
jandrese
Outstanding. My VC are my favorite headphones and while I also love the CO I’ve been dreaming of a CC for the isolation alone. Can’t wait until my pair arrives.
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hokagoteatimereviews

hokagoteatimereviews

New Head-Fier
For TOZO Openreal in Wireless
Pros: 1. The price as of my review is $30 and msrp is $45, which is great for the entire package

2. The overall sound is really good for an open ear style TWS

3. The mic quality is quite decent, as most budget tws I tried have very bad mic quality

4. Very easy to wear and does irritate my skin

5. The bass is very satisfying, which is what generally lacks in OWS's

6. The battery life which it can last your entire work day and then some.

7. Great for podcasts and audiobooks

8. Supports EQ via the app
Cons: 1. It has only one con going for it, is that the cable for charging is proprietary. Although I guess that was required for it to get the IPX8 rating
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Hey guys, today will review the TOZO Openreal these are an active sports neckband OWS. I personally have always liked the...
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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For Questyle CMA18 Portable / CMA18P in Portable Amps
Pros: 1. Transparent and refined response
2. Packed with almost every feature for portable use.
Cons: 1. UI could've been more intuitive and detailed.
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MetehanMinatozaki

MetehanMinatozaki

New Head-Fier
For Kinera Celest Gumiho in Universal Fit
Pros: -Fun sound signature
-Good bass response and amount
Cons: -Resolution
-Below average dynamics
-Claustrophobic soundstage
-Bad imaging
-Bad treble amount
-Boxy midrange
Disclaimers

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

Build

I want to be honest, build quality is bad. Gumiho fully made out of plastic and...
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MetehanMinatozaki

MetehanMinatozaki

New Head-Fier
For AFUL MagicOne in Universal Fit
Pros: -Excellent midrange for price
-Very good instrument seperation
-Resolution is fantastic for the price
-Soundstage is above average
Cons: -Can't handle power
-No bass
-Non-existent note weight
-Sounds boring for me
Disclaimers

I bought this iem with my own money. This review is completely subjective...
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bcschmerker4
bcschmerker4
Lean deep bass, accentuated midbass, spiky treble? I'll pass, thank you very much.
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pk4425
Either you're a massive basshead or you didn't have tips with a good seal. The stock tips aren't very good.

The MagicOne is very seal-dependent. If you get the seal, it has adequate bass. It never will crush your eardrums with thump, but to say there's no "real bass" is ludicrous.

Narrow-bore tips will accentuate the bass. Final Audio Type E tips work great with the MagicOne.
MetehanMinatozaki

MetehanMinatozaki

New Head-Fier
For TinHiFi T4 PLUS Universal 10mm CNT Dynamic Driver IEM in In-Ear
Pros: -Good soundstage
-Above average imaging
-Good amount and response
-Very good fit
-Non fatiguing treble range
Cons: -Not the fastest bass
Disclaimer

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

Accessories

T4 Plus comes with a leather carrying case, really good quality eartips, cable...
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iamfuki

iamfuki

New Head-Fier
For Craft Ears Aurum in Universal Fit
Pros: Good mid
Good Treble
Good detail& tech
Nice case (plus plus plus)
Cons: Bass lacking quantity and punch
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The Craft Ears Aurum is a marvel of audio engineering, offering a detailed and highly technical sound profile. It shines particularly...
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