DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Penon for providing this review unit. The Shozy MXN can be obtained here (no affiliate links): https://penonaudio.com/SHOZY-MXN.html SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 15.4 mm dynamic driver Frequency response: 18 Hz - 22 kHz Impedance: 32 Ω Sensitivity: 110 dB Cable: non-detachable; no info on cable materials. Option for 4.4 mm or 3.5 mm termination Tested at: $49.90 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the earbuds, these are provided: 1) Carrying case 2) Red high-density full foams 3) Black medium-density full...

DISCLAIMER I bought the FA19 at a discounted price from Aliexpress. It can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006889859626.html (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 10 x Knowles balanced armature drivers Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz Impedance: 10 Ω Sensitivity: 106 dB/mW Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; silver cable 8 stranded Litz; modules for 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm terminals Tested at: $999.99 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 2 pairs of foam eartips (M) - 2 pairs of double flange...

DISLCAIMER I would like to thank Creative for providing this unit. The Aurvana Ace 2 can be gotten here (no affiliate links): https://en.creative.com/p/headphones-headsets/creative-aurvana-ace-2 SPECIFICATIONS Tested at: $162 USD ACCESSORIES In addition to the TWS buds, the following are included: - USB type-C to USB-A cable - Charging case - 4 pairs of silicone eartips The accessories are very serviceable, not much to complain about here. The charging case is very elegant, featuring a translucent plastic façade, with an inner...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank the Linsoul for providing this review unit. The ThieAudio Hype 4 can be gotten here: https://www.linsoul.com/products/thieaudio-hype-4 (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 2 x 10 mm composite dynamic drivers (isobaric arrangement) + 2 x 26A Sonion BAs for midrange + 2 x Sonion E50 Hummingbird ultra-tweeter BAs Frequency response: 10 Hz - 22 kHz Impedance: 17 Ω Sensitivity: 105 dB Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; silver-plated OCC cable Tested at: $399 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Linsoul for providing this review unit. The Tin HIFI P1 Max II can be gotten here: https://www.linsoul.com/products/tinhifi-p1-max-ii (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 14.2 mm planar driver Frequency response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 16 Ω Sensitivity: 98 dB/mW Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; 4 stranded oxygen-free copper silver-plated mixed cable; 3.5 mm termination Tested at: $139 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 3 pairs of wide-bore silicone eartips (S/M/L) - 3...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Linsoul for providing this review unit. The 7Hz Aurora can be gotten here: https://www.linsoul.com/products/7hz-aurora (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 1 x 12 mm composite diaphragm dynamic driver + 2 x custom balanced armature drivers + 1 x 6 mm micro-planar driver Frequency response: 5 Hz - 40 kHz Impedance: 30 Ω Sensitivity: 105 dB/V @ 1 kHz Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; single-crystal copper cable; 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm modular terminals Tested at: $399 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Penon for providing this unit. The Penon Tail can be gotten here: https://penonaudio.com/penon-tail.html (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS/COMPATIBILITY DAC Chip: Dual CS43131 Cirrus Logic chips Output ports: 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced Typical output Power: 3.5 mm single-ended: 45mW (@32 Ω) or 8.07mW (@600 Ω); 4.4 mm balanced: 151.25mW (@32 Ω) or 29.4mW (@600 Ω) Playback: PCM up to 32 bit/384 kHz; DSD 256 THD+N: -103 dB for 4.4 mm port; 100 dB for 3.5 mm port Crosstalk: -135 dB for 4.4 mm port...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank the NiceHCK for providing this review unit. The Himalaya can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3256806504567632.html (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 10 mm CNT dynamic driver Frequency response: 20 Hz - 28 kHz Impedance: 22 Ω Sensitivity: 110 dB/mW Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; silver-plated OFC; modules for 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm terminals Tested at: $329 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 3 pairs of NiceHCK 07 wide-bore silicone eartips (S/M/L/)...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank the Linsoul for providing this review unit. The Kiwi Ears Singolo can be gotten here: https://www.linsoul.com/products/kiwi-ears-x-crinacle-singolo (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 11 mm LCP dynamic driver + KIWI Acoustic Resonance System (KARS) Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 32 Ω Sensitivity: 108 dB/mW Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; 3.5 mm termination; no info on cable material Tested at: $79 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 3 pairs of wide-bore...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank HIFIGO for providing this unit. The Fosi Audio DS2 Cirrus 2024 version can be gotten here: https://hifigo.com/products/fosi-audio-ds2 (no affiliate links). Take note that there was an older Fosi Audio DS2 utilizing ESS chips. The dongle we are talking about today is a newer variant for 2024, which packs dual CS43131 chips. SPECIFICATIONS/COMPATIBILITY DAC Chip: Dual CS43131 Cirrus Logic chips Output ports: 3.5 mm single-ended and 4.4 mm balanced Output Power: SE: 128 mW (@32 Ω), BAL: 510 mW (@32 Ω) Playback...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Tronsmart for providing this review unit. The Nimo can be gotten here: https://www.amazon.com/Tronsmart-Nimo-Super-Compact-Waterproof-Black/dp/B0CH5BSS93 or https://www.tronsmart.com/products/tronsmart-nimo-portable-mini-speaker (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Tested at $19.99 USD ACCESSORIES Tronsmart has provided only a USB-C to USB-A charging cable inside the box. Such an austere accessory packaging is unsurprising though, since the Nimo costs less than a restaurant meal, and I can close an eye...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank the NiceHCK for providing this review unit. The Jialai Carat can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006660245454.html (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 10 mm titanium-plated DLC dynamic driver Frequency response: 10 Hz - 28 kHz Impedance: 32 Ω Sensitivity: 106 dB/mW Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; OFC cable Tested at: $69 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 3 pairs of wide-bore silicone eartips (S/M/L/) - 3 pairs of narrow-bore silicone eartips (S/M/L)...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank the Angeldac Audio store for providing this review unit. The Pandamon 2 can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006655763085.html (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: Full-range 10 mm square planar driver Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 9 Ω Sensitivity: 108 dB Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; 4-core silver-plated oxygen free copper cable Tested at: $59 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 3 pairs of Celest 221 "Vocal" silicone eartips...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Linsoul for providing this unit. The Kiwi Ears Allegro can be gotten here: https://www.linsoul.com/products/kiwiears-allegro (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS/COMPATIBILITY This is a plug-and-play DAC/AMP, with no requirement for additional drivers on Windows 10 and above. I had no issues pairing the Allegro with my various Windows and Android devices, but as I am not an Apple user, I can't vouch for its compatibility with this subset of products. The Allegro has no app or UAC 1.0 mode for gaming...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Letshuoer for providing this review unit. The Cadenza 4 can be gotten here: https://letshuoer.net/products/letshuoer-cadenza4-wired-iem-hifi-earphones-in-ear-monitor (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 10 mm beryllium-coated dynamic driver + 3 balanced armature drivers (1 Sonion and 2 Knowles BAs) Frequency response: 20 Hz - 40 kHz Impedance: 15 Ω Sensitivity: 102 dB Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; silver-plated monocrystalline copper cable; modular plugs for 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm termination...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank NiceHCK for providing this review unit. The DB2 can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006457118526.html (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 10 mm titanium-plated graphene dynamic driver + 1 balanced armature driver Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 16 Ω Sensitivity: 107 dB/mW Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; OFC cable; 3.5 mm termination Tested at: $23 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 5 pairs of wide-bore silicone eartips (XS/S/M/L/XL) - 3...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank KEFINE for providing this review unit. The Delci can be gotten here: https://hifigo.com/products/kefine-delci or https://www.linsoul.com/products/kefine-delci (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 10 mm DLC + PU diaphragm dynamic driver Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 28 Ω Sensitivity: 108 dB Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; 3.5 mm termination Tested at: $59 USD (usual price $79 USD) ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 3 pairs of wide-bore silicone eartips...

DISCLAIMER I would like to thank Tangzu for including me on the Singapore leg of the Nezha tour. SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 6 x balanced armatures (2 Sonion BAs + 4 custom BAs) and 1 x EST driver Frequency response: 10 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 16 Ω Sensitivity: 106 dB Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; OCC silver-plated cable; 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm modules Tested at: $399 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 3 pairs of wide-bore SANCAI silicone eartips (S/M/L) - 3 pairs of narrow-bore SANCAI silicone eartips (S/M/L) - 1 pair...

DISCLAIMER I bought the EPZ Q1 Pro from Aliexpress at a discounted price. It can be gotten here: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006467098821.html (no affiliate links). Do note that there are 3 variations available for purchase - a mic version, non-mic version and a DSP USB-C variant. SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 10 mm PU + LCP liquid crystal molecular dome diaphragm DD Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1kHz Sensitivity: 100 dB/Vrms Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; LEONI 4-core single-crystal copper cable; 3.5 mm...

DISCLAIMER This is a loaner unit from DITA. It will be returned after this review. The DITA Project M can be gotten here: https://ditaaudio.com/products/project-m (no affiliate links). SPECIFICATIONS Driver configuration: 9.8 mm PM1+ dynamic driver + 1 x Knowles balanced armature driver Frequency response: 20Hz - 20KHz Impedance: 32 Ω @ 1kHz Sensitivity: 107 dB/mW @ 1kHz Cable: 2-pin, 0.78 mm; 16 strand; with 3.5 mm and 4.4 mm modular terminals Tested at: $325 USD ACCESSORIES Other than the IEM, these are included: - 5 pairs of Final E...