KZ ZS10 Pro 2 Review: Old KZ, New Sound! PRICE: $45 PROS: Faithful improvement of the KZ House sound Versatile tuning (from bright u-shaped to neutral bright) Very clean bass presentation Open and airy sounding vocals Sparkly, detailed treble Good technicalities for the price Comfortable fitting CONS: Can sound quite hot Lean, dry sounding vocals Distinctly metallic timbre Poor accessories WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: People who like the old KZ sound Trebleheads People who want versatile tuning People who like clean, open and snappy sounding...

CCA Hydro Review: A Taste of The Top! WATCH FULL REVIEW HERE: PRICE: $120 PROS: The most technical CCA/KZ IEM Comes with a surprisingly premium cable (add $10) Good coherency Punchy but clean bass Open, clean mids Sparkly, well-detailed treble Good technical ability Tuning switches can drastically change your listening experience and fit your preferences (from basshead to somewhat diffused field) Good scaling ability CONS: Comfort (shell too big) Slightly metallic-sounding timbre Lacks bass tactility Might be too bright for some WHO THIS...

HiBy x F.Audio Project Ace Review: ACE IN THE HOLE? PRICE: $249 PROS: Unique aesthetics Good quality inclusions Uses the best kind of modular cable system Easy to drive, very good scaling AMAZING bass to midrange tone and timbre Superb technical ability Amazing low end texture and note weight Warm yet naturally sounding lower midrange CONS: Odd ergonomics A little sharp and edgy on the treble WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: People who want a proper dynamic listening experience People who want a very technical sounding set for the price People who want...

Zhulinniao QingLuan Z4 Review: BEST VALUE UNDER $50?? WATCH FULL REVIEW HERE: PRICE: $40 PROS: Comes with a LOT of accessories Bamboo Eartips Superb build quality Interchangeable nozzles (for modding capabilities) Clean, bright neutral sound Good technicalities for the price Crisp and nuanced vocals Smooth yet detailed treble CONS: Not the best fitting Other nozzle doesn’t sound that good Not the most dynamic-sounding set Can get a little hot on some tracks WHO THIS SET IS FOR: Trebleheads Neutralheads People who want a vocal centric...

Tangzu x HBB Xuan NV Review: BEST TUNED BUDGET HBB IEM! WATCH FULL REVIEW HERE: PRICE: $79 (PHP. 3,940) PROS: Superb, natural timbre Clean but rich-sounding bass Great midrange note weight Safe and fatigue-free treble Good separation for a warm tuned IEM Solid set of accessories for the price Good comfort Beautiful aesthetics (bias) CONS: Source sensitive (wants more power) Not the most tactile bass presentation Upper mids may lack a bit of energy Not the most detailed, airy or technical set Meh cable WHO THIS SET IS FOR: Fans of HBB...

HiBy W3 II Review: CONVENIENCE WITHOUT COMPROMISE! WATCH REVIEW HERE: PRICE: $49 PROS: Very practical “audiophile” device Compact, lightweight design Cool graffiti aesthetic Comes with a shirt clip Intuitive controls HiBy Blue compatibility Hi-Res Codecs (LDAC< aptX/HD, UAT) Can be used as a wired DAC Stable, low-latency Bluetooth connection Solid battery life Inline controls Come with a mic NFC Pairing Neutral, uncolored sound More than enough power for most IEMs CONS: No balanced output Front panel is a scratch and fingerprint magnet...

Two Weeks in Heaven: My Experience with the HiBy R8 II WATCH FULL REVIEW HERE: PRICE: $1,999 PROS: Extremely well-engineered piece of tech TOTL build & aesthetics Alcantara fabric is VERY premium Great screen quality for a DAP Very responsive and stable UI AMAZING Battery life for how much the DAP does Feature-rich Versatile device Darwin-MPA is an improvement from the standard R2R Dedicated Tube-like OPAMPS Great for media consumption Solid power output on 4.4mm Turbo Mode for extra power and crispness Smooth, analogue-like sound without...

CCA Trio Review: Effectively The Best. PRICE: $49 PROS: Ergonomic and comfortable fitting Variety on the tuning switches Well-balanced Harman bass-boost sound signature Thick but clean and smooth bass Clean, open midrange Clean, open treble Good technicalities compared to its predecessor CONS: Occasional sibilance Midbass tuck on UUUU might sound too lean for some people Not the most dynamic-sounding set WHO THIS SET IS FOR: People who want one of the best tuned budget Harman set People who want a clean but engaging sound People who want...

QKZ x HBB Hades Review: HELLISHLY BASSY WATCH FULL REVIEW HERE: PRICE: $49 (PHP. 2,700.00) PROS: Unique packaging Volume scaler INSANELY Deep, Rumbly and Headshaking bass Clean and smooth treble to crank up volume without harshness Comfortable fitting CONS: Too much bass for most genres Not impressive for low volume listening Poor technical ability Very niche tuning suited only for bass heads Lackluster accessories WHO THIS SET IS FOR: Bassheads HBB Fans who want even more bass from his sets People who want display piece box People who...

Yanyin Canon II Review: It Takes II To Tango Watch full review here: $379 (PHP 21,000.00) PROS: Beautiful shell Very snug fit and seal Very comfortable Thick, rich, and nuanced bass with great texture Organic sounding mids with good note weight and definition Well-extended treble with good microdetail Technicalities punch above its price CONS: Lackluster inclusions Not the widest/most immersive stage Occasional roughness in the treble Tuning switches has minimal changes WHO THIS SET IS FOR People who want a thick, rich and nuanced bass...

PRICE: $79 PROS: Very small and ergonomic Well-built Lightweight Dedicated volume rockers Good quality Type-C Cable Gain Switch LED indicators Sufficient power for in-ears Minimal power draw Minimal heat generation Clean, neutral sound with good extension Solid pairing with brighter leaning IEMs Comes included with a type c to type a adaptor CONS: No up or down indicator on volume knobs No instructions for the gain and LED on manual LED is inconveniently placed Not the most technical sounding source Bad pairing with smoother IEMs Not enough power...

SIMGOT EA500LM Review: Make It Fun, Make It Different! PRICE: $89 PROS: Premium Build Comfortable Fit Tuning Nozzles for moddability Fun, bright sound signature Solid bass depth Energetic vocals Sparkly, well-extended treble Superb separation and layering Very resolving for the price CONS: Scratch prone shell Inclusions might be lacking compared to the competition Not the most stable fit Not an “upgrade” from the EA500’s sound Midbass might be too lean for some Might come across too bright and shouty WHO THIS SET IT FOR: People who are...

CCA Rhapsody Review: THE NEW HYBRID BENCHMARK? Price: $50 PROS: Refined-sounding hybrid for CCA Fun, engaging sound that makes music sound alive Tuning switches Very good seal Good tonal balance Deep reaching, rumbly bass Clean mids with decent note weight CONS: Might be too large for smaller ears Not the most technical set Not for trebleheads/detail heads Slight incoherency on the bass Barebones inclusions Not the most dynamic bass presentation WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: Harman-lovers People looking to upgrade from the Castor Bass Bassheads People...

TRN Conch Review: THE VALUE KING! PRICE: $35 PROS: Insanely packed inclusions TRN-T tips included Very premium build quality for the price Modular cable included Balanced, well-rounded sound Tuning nozzles that actually change the sound CONS: Unrefined overall sound Somewhat lack luster dynamics and texturing Occasional sibilance on brighter tracks Average technicalities for the price Fingerprint magnet shell WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: People who want a full package IEM set People who want a well built and premium feeling IEM People who want a...

Celest Plutus Beast Review: THE BEAST AWAKENS! WATCH FULL REVIEW HERE: PRICE: $89 PROS: Beautiful aesthetics Fun, engaging sound Deep, textured bass Engaging, forward mids Fatigue-free treble CONS: Not the most natural timbre Might come across too shouty Shape might be a hit or miss Not the most detailed or technical sounding set Mids might be too recessed on certain mixes WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: People who like a deep, rich, and textured bass People who enjoy Celest’s interesting tuning philosophy People who want a beautiful looking IEM...

WATCH FULL REVIEW HERE: PRICE: $25 PROS: Comfortable, lightweight fit Smooth, laid back and musical sound Analogue-like vocal and instrument presentation Fatigue-free treble Good coherency and timbre CONS: Cheap build quality Needs tip-rolling Subpar technicalities Shout tendency Rolled-off treble might sound too dark WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: People who like a laid back, musical IEM People who like an analogue-like sound People who like forward upper mids Treble sensitives WHO THIS UNIT ISN’T FOR: People looking for a technical...

PRICE: $18 PROS: Solid fitting Versatile tuning modes Punchy, textured but nuanced bass Energetic vocal presentation Fatigue free treble presentation CONS: Wonky overall tuning Borderline shouty Poor treble extension Below-average technical performance Odd midrange timbre WHO THIS SET IS FOR: People who want a unique listening experience People who want an upper vocal presentation People who want a rich, textured but clean bass People who want a good fitting set People who want versatile tuning modes WHO THIS SET ISN’T FOR People who...

ND Nice: Nicely Nostalgic! PRICE: $26 PROS: Sleek aesthetics Solid build Fun, energetic sound Dynamic, textured bass Sparkly treble Good air extension CONS: Not very snugly fitting Midbass is a little bloated Metallic timbre Treble can get a little spicy Occasional sibilance WHO THIS UNIT IS FOR: People who like a nostalgic hybrid sound People who like a fun, spicy sound People who like a clean, minimalist aesthetic WHO THIS UNIT ISN’T FOR: People who want a neutral tuning People who want a refined, hybrid sound People who want a...

Come with me as I share my honest impression of the Celest Wyvern Pro, Celest’s second entry into the “gaming” cable market, and their first to pair it with an IEM. With a potentially big market to tackle, how does Celest execute this concept at a low price of $25? Let’s find out! PROS: Very good value for the price Abundant set of inclusions Very unique presentation for the price Insanely comfortable CIEM-like fitting Well-rounded sound profile Good sounding boom-mic CONS: Larger than average size might be too big for some Boom mic might be...

Come with me as I share my honest impressions on the Binary x Gizaudio Chopin. This is Gizaudio’s second collaboration set and is priced at $199. Considering the success that Timmy’s first collaboration got, it leaves the Chopin with a high bar to surpass. So let’s find out if it does exactly that! PROS: Fun, U-Shaped sound signature Deep, impactful bass Clean, open mids Sparkly and energetic treble without fatigue Good vocal and instrument positioning CONS: Lower mids sound thin and distant Distinct metallic timbre Congestion in the upper...