Introduction Packaging Technical Specifications Sound Analysis Signature Lows Mids Highs Stage, Layering and Separation Resolution and Transparency Comparisons Pairings Conclusions Introduction Click to Expand I’ve heard many “top of the line” monitors in my day and to my ears EE flagships always have a “crystalline sound”. Crystals magnify and focus. I have always heard a very distinct reproduction from Empire Ears. I would describe it as a sound which is neatly organized in the sense of each sound being completely separated in-stage from the...

Introduction From http://www.64audio.com: The 64 AUDIO tia Trió™ Universal-Fit earphones are the perfect balance between reference quality sound and personal entertainment. Featuring a fully-tubeless design, the breakthrough patent-pending tia™ system consists of the tia single-bore, tia acoustic chambers, and the proprietary open balanced armature tia drivers. You won’t miss a beat or a bass line thanks to the dynamic driver that provides weight and punch to the trio’s musical low end. The Frequency eXtension Chamber allows for superior mid-range...

Introduction Despite the introductions of the Legend X and Phantom by Empire Ears, the Zeus XR remains the pinnacle of all EE offerings. The XR is unique in that it offers dual signatures; flip the switch down and you get more bottom end (XIV), flip up for a reference signature (R) that would serve professional audio engineers despite its’ slightly forward midrange. Fourteen drivers per ear are married in a proprietary synX dual crossover damper-less four bore configuration using individually insulated sapphire, gold and silver plated copper litz...

Introduction The PLUSSOUND Prism is made in the California and features two balanced armature drivers-one low and one high. It is the middle shelf offering from PLUSSOUND. The body of the IEM was 3D printed using hypoallergenic acrylic. I actually thought they were metal because the coating that is applied to them is so tough and durable it gives them a metallic feel. The housing is very small for a dual driver IEM. A 3D printed horn shaped waveguide creates the spacious and high definition sound of the Prism. An added driver and damper...

Introduction Technical Specifications Sound Analysis Stage Resolution And Imaging Transparency Layering And Separation High Frequencies Middle/Vocal Frequencies Low Frequencies Ergonomics Comparisons Pairings Suggestions For Improvement Conclusions Introduction Click To Expand I will be reviewing the 2.5mm version Thor II from https://shop.musicteck.com/collections/effect-audio. Musicteck sells a variety of audiophile cables including the Effect Audio lineup. I purchased the...

Introduction The Mixcder X5 is a 12.4mm dynamic driver IEM. It is housed inside a tough aluminum shell, a variety of over ear clips as well as tips are provided. A nice case is included which neatly houses all the components securely. All sound analysis will be done with my Chord Mojo. I received the X5’s free in exchange for my honest review. Technical Specifications Click to Expand Sound Analysis Click to Expand Signature I don’t think I have gone deaf since switching to the X5 but I am finding I have to crank the X5...

Product Introduction Linum has always been a company that heavily focused on ergonomics and comfort with regard to their cables. The Super BaX is the pinnacle of this philosophy. Linum says the Super BaX is ideal for multi driver IEMs and IEMs with low output impedance. It’s available in both MMCX and 2 pin connections. The 3.5mm connection is right angled to reduce stress. The composition of the wire is silver plated copper Litz. I will be pairing the Super Bax with my Chord Mojo, A18 and A12. Technical Specifications Sound Analysis...

Product Introduction Technical Specifications Sound Analysis Signature Stage Resolution and Imaging Transparency Layering And Separation High Frequencies Middle Frequencies/Vocals Low Frequencies Comfort Wireless Comparisons Pairing Suggestions For Improvement Conclusions Product Introduction I was lucky to be selected by VMODA to review the Crossfade 2 free of charge. The Crossfade 2 Wireless (CF2W) is the natural successor to VMODA’s Crossfade 1 headphone...

Introduction Review Introduction I am both a stereophile and an audiophile. I am an audiophile so as to further my enjoyment of the music I consider essential in life. Life without music isn’t much life at all, when I’m able to hear more detail or the song better rendered the reason for audiophile gear becomes is clear. I enjoy black metal, doom metal, death metal, stoner metal, sludge metal, technical metal, hard rock, synthwave, retrowave and all subgenres within those genres. I prefer high resolution/detailed neutral...

Introduction Review Introduction Product Introduction Technical Specifications Sound Analysis Stage Soundstage Resolution Transparency Layering and Separation High Frequencies Middle Frequencies/Vocals Low Frequencies Comparisons Pairings Suggestions For Improvement Conclusions Introduction Review Introduction I am both a stereophile and an audiophile. I am an audiophile so as to further my enjoyment of the music I...

Introduction                 Reviewer Introduction                 Product Introduction Technical Specifications Sound Quality Signature Overview                                 Sound Stage/Imaging                                 Resolution                                 Transparency                                 Layering and Separation                                 High End                                 Mids/Vocals                                 Lows                 Signature In Depth Comparisons Pairing Suggestions For...

Pros: Warm signature will pair well with many IEMs/headphones Transparent Lush midrange Tight bass Dynamism without harshness Tough construction Emotive: breathes life into music Custom PCB attachment method Could be keep you from freezing to death if your car broke down during winter in the middle of nowhere   Cons: Runs hot Moderate battery life Limited to DSD64 and below Lack of optical input (for users of AK and similar devices) Gain & input selector switches protrude from chassis, reducing portability options EMI/RF interference...

Introduction           Review Introduction           Product Introduction Technical Specifications Sound Analysis Signature           Headstage           Soundstage           Resolution           Transparency           Layering And Separation           High Frequencies           Middle Frequencies/Vocals           Low Frequencies Pairing Comparisons Suggestions For Improvement Conclusions       Introduction Review Introduction             I am both a stereophile and an audiophile.  I am an audiophile so as to further...

                        Review Contents     Introduction Review Approach Technical Specifications Under the Hood Hands On/Operation/Aesthetics Charging/Battery Sound Quality             Signature             Depth             Sound Stage             Resolution Mobile             Mojo’ing on iOS             Mojo’ing on Android             Mojo’ing on Mac             Mojo’ing on DAPs Protecting Your Mojo Conclusions   Introduction              I am both a stereophile and an audiophile.  I am an audiophile so as to further my enjoyment of the music I...

Now that I've heard all the ADEL modules from Asius technologies(what has been released since 8/16), it's even harder to pick a favorite. Some days I want to tune the sound to my unique anatomy, in that case I'll grab the MAM. Other days I want a thicker sound with a V-shaped sound signature, in that case I'll grab G1. When I'm in the mood for a subtle more balanced and zen like sound where the A12's truly dissapear and only the music remains I'll grab the B1. Today I'll be reviewing the G1, please look at my other ADEL module reviews if you need...

There are several ways to use the MAM; all the way open, all the way closed, set to the anatomy of your ear or just set somewhere along the spectrum of adjustments the MAM is capable of.  If I'm in a tinkering mood I'll use the hum method(outlined below) to find my sweet spot, one ear at a time.  If I don't feel like doing this, I'll just crank them knobs all the way in so that I'm using as much of the ADEL tech as possible.    Finding the "sweet spot" in the MAM can be a bit finicky to setup AT FIRST.  The sweet spot is where you set each module...

Seeing as this is the only black module among the Asius technologies ADEL modules, I dub thee....METAL module. |,,| I was on the verge of selling my A12's because the sound was simply too veiled, dark, clarity was lacking, mid bass was overpowering and the treble was recessed.  Mid bass bled into other frequencies and made the CIEM sound cluttered and unclear.  It seems as though Asius listened to it's customers, around the same time we all started complaining about this, a new module called B1 was released that solves all these issues.  No more is...