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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For Rose Technics QuietSea Wired Dynamic in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Relaxing and warm sounding
2. Balanced tuning
3. Smooth and laid-back treble
4. Melodic and coherent sounding mid range
5. Warm and fuller sounding bass
Cons: 1. Average technicalities

Review Of The Rose Technics QuietSea​


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Trance_Gott

Trance_Gott

Headphoneus Supremus
For FatFreq Grand Maestro in Universal Fit
Pros: Amazing unboxing experience
Outstanding bass response
Best subbass reproduction in the TOTL IEM market
One of the very best mids
Very coherent tuning
4 different sound tunings possible
An all-rounder for every genre
Great spatial imaging
Cons: Needs a lot of power
Price?
The Grand Maestro is FATFreq's flagship IEM and the ultimate choice for audiophiles seeking the pinnacle of music enjoyment. According to FATFreq, the Grand Maestro is designed to make listening...
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hawgrider
Excellent review.
Love my CIEM GM. Worth every penny IMO.
Enjoy yours! 👍🏻👍🏻
baskingshark

baskingshark

Headphoneus Supremus
For Letshuoer Cadenza 4 in Universal Fit
Pros: Well accessorized, with modular cable and hard case
Solid build
Comfortable fitting
Relatively easy to drive
Good isolation
Very balanced neutralish signature, great for purists and neutral-heads
Transparent and clear midrange
Relatively smooth treble, with decent resolution
Excellent technicalities - especially in soundstage and imaging
Cons: Not for bassheads
May not be "fun" sounding
Note weight on the thinner side
DISCLAIMER

I would like to thank Letshuoer for providing this review unit.

The Cadenza 4 can be gotten here...
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mars chan

mars chan

New Head-Fier
For Kinera Celest Pandamon in In-Ear
Pros: + Great sound at an affordable price.

+ above-average sound quality for the price.
Cons: - Slightly difficult to drive.

- The included cable could be better.
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Kinera Celest Pandamon: short review and comparisons.

I bought this, along with a few other things, during a big 3.3 sale at a local online shopping platform...
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Colin5619
Great review, will be interesting to see what you think of the newer version 2
mars chan
mars chan
Hi Colin5619, Thanks :beerchug:
TechieFelixLP

TechieFelixLP

New Head-Fier
For Moondrop Blessing 3 in Universal Fit
Pros: excellent technicalities,
great tonality,
clear and detailed vocals,
forward and snappy guitars
Cons: a little lean sounding (for my preference),
can be fatiguing to listen to for long periods
Introductions
This is the Moondrop Blessing 3! It’s been a while since I’ve listened to one of these. I think this was one of the first “Expensive” IEMs, or perhaps even the first one I’ve...
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o0genesis0o
o0genesis0o
Great review, mate! I also prefer Variations to Blessing 3.
TechieFelixLP
TechieFelixLP
Thanks, Mate! Yes, I enjoy the Variations better than the B3. Even though the Variations is not perfect
OspreyAndy

OspreyAndy

500+ Head-Fier
For Questyle M12i — Mobile DAC/Amp in Portable Amps
Pros: - Surprisingly good driving power
- Clean analog, organic sound yet exceedingly technical
- Power efficient on weak USB hosts, even Apple iPhones
- Adaptive gain modes
Cons: - No independent volume adjustments
- Only comes in 3.5mm SE (not a problem for me personally)
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Simple, elegant, well build. Three years after the release of the highly successful M12, Questyle M12i is here, designed to be more friendly with Apple...
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polonial
Hello @OspreyAndy ,
I'm looking for a portable DAC+AMP for use with laptop and android phone.
I'll bei using 3.5mm with IEMs and headphones up to DT880 600 Ohm
RME FireFace 800 is my sound reference, it is powerful yet neutral in all regards, no HiFi enhancements anywhere, converters are AKM.
I guess what you describe as "analogue" / "natural" sound reproduction is what I'm looking for, also it's important for me to have good resolution as I'll be using it to produce & mix music.
Which one would you pick:
Colorfly CDA M1P - 75€
EPZ TP50 - 120€
Questyle M12i - 140€
I already tried FIIO KA13 but had to return it since it had weak bass (didn't sound neutral at all) and overcooked highs, despite the amazing resolution.
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polonial
Even toying with the idea of just getting an M15i as it's 225€ on HiFiGO but I don't know whether the upgrade is worth it over M12i if I will basically only be using 3.5mm at the moment...
DT880 has an attached 3.5mm cable.
I often have a hard time discerning from reviews whether the device actually has better performance overall or the improvement is just on 4.4mm balanced output.
For example, I've read 3.5mm on M15 sounds worse than 4.4mm bal.
jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

New Head-Fier
For FiiO LL-RC 2024 in Headphone Cables
Pros: Interchangeable connectors for 3.5mm and 4.4mm
High quality Furukawa Monocrystalline Copper
4 strands, 560 total wires
Cons: Dual 3.5mm connectors might be too wide for a headphone with recessed connections

A high quality cable upgrade your headphones might deserve​

Anyone who has purchased (or even read a review) of a recent FiiO headphone, like the FT5 or FT3 knows that FiiO...
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medrivia
medrivia
I assume there is no distinguishable sound quality difference between LL-RC 2024 and the stock FT5 cable. How’s your experience so far?
ESL-1
ESL-1
Did not notice a retail price given, did I miss something?
jeromeoflaherty
jeromeoflaherty
I did not notice a sound difference between this cable and the FT5 stock cable.

And I believe the retail price is $79 for the 1.5M and $99 for the 3M version and just checking FiiO AliExpress there is a further 6% discount at the moment.

And I just updated the review with the latest prices and some official links to FiiO website with more details.
OceanOfLight

OceanOfLight

100+ Head-Fier
For KZ Symphony 1 Planar + 1DD in Universal Fit
Pros: - Clear treble with very good extension
- Bass is powerful and way more present than in the PR2 and PR3
- Extremely solid technicalities (especially for the price)
- Really good build quality and slick design
- Very expansive and immersive soundstage
Cons: - The midrange is quite recessed
- The bass can be overbearing (especially in balanced connection)
- The timbre could sound slightly "off" sometimes
- Requires proper amplification
Introduction
Where to begin? It's been a while since KZ has produced such a divisive pair of IEMs. Lately, they have been crafting really good IEMs, and it doesn't help that...
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Nimweth
Nimweth
My NICE HCK Black Cat cable came today. I first tried it with the PR3 which was great. You are right, the Symphony sounds really good with the Black Cat. Thank you for the recommendation.
OceanOfLight
OceanOfLight
Really happy you liked it! :)
Nimweth
Nimweth
Yes, the Black Cat adds a little warmth to the mid bass, lifts the mids and smooths out the top end. It addresses the slight tonal inaccuracies and it works really well.
hitchhiker

hitchhiker

New Head-Fier
For Questyle CMA18 Portable / CMA18P in Portable Amps
Pros: Superb sound
Can drive almost anything thrown at it
Multiple input and output options
Cons: Can run a little warm
Not sure how the device will handle a drop or two on the floor
Thanks to gadgetgod for the review unit of the Questyle CMA18.

Questyle is well known for quality audio products for a while now. The CMA18 is a portable dac amp that sounds like the swiss army...
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Dsnuts

Dsnuts

Headphoneus Supremus
For SIMGOT DEW4X in Amp/DACs
Pros: Ease of use/ plug n play
2 gain settings
Tiny yet solid build
Single 3.5mm/ 4.4mm balanced
Versatile use case scenarios
Excellent for gaming devices
UAC 1.0 mode for consoles
Very good for music listening.
decent power on a laptop
Clean black background.
Upgrade for your phones sound quality
Neutral-warm signature
Synergy for Harmon/ neutral IEMs
Excellent for Simgot IEMs.
30 set volume buttons
Light indicator and LED for gain settings
Surprisingly dynamic sounding.
No RFI interference.
Cons: Power output is variable based on source pairing.
Fairly weak on a phone.
Need a computer for full power.
Instruction booklet is not that instructive.
Stiff competition.
Simgot DEW4X
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Redcarmoose

Redcarmoose

Headphoneus Supremus
For Penon 3-in-1 *(Solid Copper)* Modular Plug in iPod, iPhone, Android, DAP, Player Dock Cables
Pros: An easy switch from the regular 4 gram 3-in-1 modular plug to this 7 gram plug
Enhances depth of imaging into slightly more contrast and density
Solid copper
Works with any 3-in-1 Penon or ISN modular cable system
Enhances warmth
Smooths highs
Adds density
Adds realness
Adds contrasts
Can be used as a smoothing agent to align too much treble into personal acceptance
Unique tone
Cons: None
Though possibly more reactive with more treble laden set-ups?
The Penon Solid Copper Modular Cable Plug

Review summery:
"Sure if response is too spicy we can easily change cables, or...
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dharmasteve
dharmasteve
Wow...incredibly comprehensive. 'Me too', as they say. I'm also a Penon 10th devotee. I know from meditation that both concentration and mindfulness meditations enable the mind to 'notice' subtle differences in listening experiences. As I rapidly age I listen more to enjoy, but the 'noticing' always stays to a degree.
Redcarmoose
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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For Kefine Klanar 14.5mm Planar Driver in In-Ear
Pros: 1. Nicely done bright V-shape tuning
2. Detailed and airy treble
3. Clear and thorough mid range
4. Engaging and rumbling bass
5. Great technicalities
Cons: 1. Metallic sounding in the upper frequencies
2. Can be lean in the mid range for some people
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Pawsu1

Pawsu1

New Head-Fier
For EPZ Q1 Pro in Universal Fit
Pros: +Clean bass presentation
+Smooth mids
+Energetic uppermids
+Non-fatiguing treble
+Natural timbre
+Above average soundstage
+Good quality cable
+Beautiful faceplate
+Excellent Build
Cons: -Midbass lacks punch
-Mild bass bleed(not really a con perhaps it improves overall sound quality due its added warmth to mids)
-Lacks sparkle and air
-Below average layering,imaging
-Limited set of eartips
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This is my full review of the EPZ Q1 Pro from the IEM company EPZ. I'm honest I have very little knowledge about EPZ and didn’t really know...
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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For AFUL SnowyNight in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: 1. Sounds very detailed and forward
2. Produces better clarity for the price
3. Authoritative control over notes
Cons: 1. Can become a little too sterile while listening to bright sounding IEMs
2. The uneven shape makes it a bit inconvenient for me
3. Only two key buttons for all functions
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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For Kinera Celest Plutus Beast in In-Ear
Pros: 1. Fun V-Shape sound
2. Laidback and vivid treble response
3. Energetic and forward sounding mid range
4. Boomy and thunderous bass
Cons: 1. Average technicalities
2. Sometimes the bass is overwhelming
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nxnje

500+ Head-Fier
For KZ Symphony 1 Planar + 1DD in Universal Fit
Pros: - Technical performance is very good, with a punchy and tight bass, great detail retrieval, energetic female vocals and nice instrument separation
- The driver config is interesting and the planar driver is capable, and this can be tested with some easy EQ; KZ shows they are able to compete and set standards
- Very good design and well built earpieces
Cons: - The scaling of the two drivers is inconsistent and alters the overall signature when the volume increases
- The excessively bright treble and the lower midrange dip lead to frequent sibilance and unnatural vocals
- Short nozzle and big shell isn’t a great combination
- Lackluster package with few tips and an improvable stock cable
- High product turnover in KZ and CCA product portfolio and aggressive marketing on the various models leads to confusion and fast obsolescence of their products; KZ/CCA should instead should focus on refining and improving the practical realization of their great ideas and promoting them in a smarter way

Introduction​

KZ has landed with their first IEM featuring a Planar/DD hybrid configuration called “Symphony”. This comes after many different planar IEMs (PR1, PR1 Pro, PR2 x...
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baskingshark

baskingshark

Headphoneus Supremus
For NiceHCK DB2 in Universal Fit
Pros: Well accessorized
Nice faceplates
Solid build
Ergonomic fit
Easily driven
Decent imaging
Relatively sibilant-free
Big sub-bass for a "fun" sounding signature
Cons: Driver flex
Slight BA timbre
Bass lacks texture
Aggressive and shouty upper midrange
Lower mids are overly recessed
Treble rolls off early
Average soundstage, not too detailed
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grumpy213

100+ Head-Fier
For Simgot EA1000 "Fermat" In-Ear Monitor in Universal Fit
Pros: Great technical performer for the price
Excellent sense of speed and resolving capability
Great build
Cons: Slightly too lean tonally
Slightly too bright in the upper mids
Cable is a little disappointing

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Preamble​

The proliferation of Chinese Hi-Fi (Chi-Fi) in the audio scene in the last decade has led to a...
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Riyanto Theo

New Head-Fier
For HIDIZS XO in Amp/DACs
Pros: - Neutral sound signature, with a bit of warmth.
- Noise free
- Expansive, airy soundstaging
- The size is small easy to tucked into IEM case
- MQA format is supported
- RGB panel if you like it
- Filters button if it works
Cons: - Filters have no effect to the sound
- No 4.4 mm balaced port
- No gain switch
- No volume buttons
I am not an audiophile; I am just a middle-aged man who enjoys trying out different IEMs and DACs and spending a lot of time listening to music during my boring office hour. I happened to be...
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suman134

suman134

Headphoneus Supremus
For ISN AUDIO NEO 3 2DD X 1Planar Universal IEM in In-Ear
Pros: Layered and wholesome bass
Very good sub-bass perforamce
Decent mid rage clarity
Very good sonic ability
Accurate tonality and timber
Relaxed treble
Build quality is good
Cons: Treble lacks a bit of definition
The cable is below average
It's raining IEMs left right and centre. No one wants to miss out. There is a fear of missing out and one of the brands that is giving FOMO to other brands is Penon and its sister brand ISN...
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