Head Gear Reviews by RikudouGoku
  1. KiwiEars Orchestra Lite

    4.50 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I was sent a review unit for free from Linsoul. Thank you very much. Price: 250 usd Specifications: DRIVERS Kiwi Ears Customized HI*2+Kiwi Ears Customized MID*4+Knowles LOW*2 IMPEDANCE 16Ω SENSITIVITY 112dB Accessories: Carry case 3 types of silicone tips S/M/L sizes Cable: Measures at around 0.47ohm, 7n OFC cable. Thicker than average 4-core cables. Has a working plastic chin-slider, divider and connectors are in metal. Looks very similar to cable A6 in my database (aka, Tri Through). Build: Full resin build, also...
  2. DUNU VULKAN

    3.50 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit from Dunu. Thank you very much. Price: 380 usd Specifications: FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 5 Hz – 40 kHz IMPEDANCE: 15ohm at 1 kHz SENSITIVITY: 109 +-1 dB at 1 kHz TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: < 0.3% at 1 kHz Accessories: INCLUDED PLUG TERMINATION(S): 4.4 mm TRRRS Balanced 3.5 mm TRS Single-Ended 2.5 mm TRRS Balanced Grey Balanced Tips (×3, S/M/L) Red Core Tips (×3, S/M/L) Black tips (×3, S/M/L) Microfiber Cleaning Cloth Cleaning Brush DUNU DC-16 3.5-to-6.3 mm Adapter Airplane Adapter Carry case...
  3. KZ EDX Ultra

    4.50 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from KZ, thank you very much. Price: 16 usd Specifications: Impedance: 26ohm Sensitivity: 112db+-1db Frequency: 20-40000Hz Accessories: S/M/L Clear Starline Tips Cable: 2-core SPC cable, no chin-slider, plastic divider, and connector. A decent cable. Build: Plastic build, a bit on the smaller side like most KZs, does not have a wing. Nozzle has a lip. Fit: Great, the smaller side is a great fit for my ears and like most other KZs. Comfort: Small size and no wings = great comfort...
  4. Knowledge Zenith (KZ) ZES

    3.00 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from KZ, thank you very much. Price: 33 usd (pre-sale price, not sure about MSRP) Specifications: N/A DD + MST Accessories: S/M/L silicone tips Cable: 8-core cable, no chin-slider, has a metal 3.5mm connector but plastic 2pin connectors. Fit: Great fit for me, very good shape and does not have the wing that some of their other iems have. Comfort: Very good for me due to the size and shape. Isolation: Average, nothing special. Setup: Schiit Asgard 3 (low-gain, volume around 8...
  5. Softears Volume

    4.00 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from Softears, thank you very much. This review is based on a mod. Price: 285 usd Specifications: Impedance: 5Ω@ 1kHz Sensitivity: 123.7dB/Vrms@1kHz Effective frequency response: 20- 20kHz (IEC60318-4) Frequency range: 8- 40kHz(1/4 inch free field microphone, -5 dB) THD:< 1%@ 1kHz Shell: imported medical resin+aluminum alloy Driver: 10mm dynamic +2 balanced armature Dynamic diaphragm: PU flexible suspending+beryllium-plated Accessories: S/M/L foam tips S/M/L narrow bore silicone tips...
  6. EarSonics Onyx

    1.00 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from Earsonics, thank you very much. Price: 490 euro Specifications: Sensitivity: 122dB/mW Frequency response: 10Hz-20kHz DCR: 16.5 ohms Accessories: M/L Silicone tips M/L double flange silicone tips M/L Foam tips Cleaning brush Carry case Cable: 4-core cable, metal divider/connectors and has a working chin-slider. The 2pin connector is extremely tight though and is very hard to detach. Build: Full metal build and is very heavy. The nozzle doesn’t have any filters in it so...
  7. Knowledge Zenith (KZ) X HBB: DQ6S

    4.50 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from KZ. Thank you very much. Price: 32 usd Specifications: IMPEDANCE: 24Ω SENSITIVITY: 112dB FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20Hz - 40KHz Accessories: S/M/L silicone tips Cable: 2-core cable, plastic divider/connectors. It’s the same cable as on the CRA with a different color. Build: Metal faceplate with resin body, average size. Looks very high quality but the resin doesn’t feel as good as some other (a lot more expensive) resin iems. There is an inner-vent and vent on the faceplate to...
  8. Moondrop Kato new single dynamic driver IEm

    4.00 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from Moondrop directly. Thank you very much. Price: 190 usd Specifications: Frequency response range: 10Hz-45kHz (IEC61094, Free Field) Effective frequency response range: 20Hz-20kHz (IEC60318-4, -3dB) Impedance: 32Ω±15% (@1KHz) Sensitivity: 123dB/Nrms (@1KHz) Distortion: < 0.15% (@1khz, AES17 20khz, A-weight) Accessories: S/M/L Spring tips (silicone) S/M/L foam tips Carry bag Carry pouch Weeb poster card Cable: 2-core cable, measures at 0.24 ohm, metal divider/connectors, has a...
  9. DUNU Titan S

    4.50 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from Dunu, thank you very much. Price: 80 usd Specifications: Impedance: 32Ω @ 1kHz. Sensitivity: 110dB. Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.3%. Frequency Response: 5Hz-40kHz. Accessories: S/M/L silicone tips (3 types) Clip Carry case Cable: 4-core cable, measuring at 0.66 ohm which is pretty bad nowadays. Metal divider and 3.5mm connector, plastic on the 2pin connectors. It has a working chin-slider. Build: Metal shell and metal nozzle with a lip. The 2pin connector is recessed and...
  10. CCA CRA

    5.00 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from CCA/KZ themselves, thank you very much. (I also bought a unit personally at my own expense, which is why I have 2 units.) Review is done with my mod, which is explained down below. Price: 14 usd Specifications: Impedance: 34ohm Sensitivity: 105db Frequency: 20HZ-40kHZ S/M/L silicone clear tips Cable: 2 core cable, plastic divider/connectors. The plastic cover around the wire is either transparent black/clear depending on the iem color (black or silver). (black version) (Silver...
  11. Tin HiFi T3 Plus

    3.00 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from HifiGo, thank you very much. Price: 80 usd Specifications: Impedance: 32Ω±15%. Sensitivity: 105±3dB. Frequency response range: 10Hz-20kHz. Accessories: S/M/L silicone black tips S/M/L silicone clear/red tips M foam tips Pouch Cable: Black 4-core cable, measuring on the higher side at 0.49ohm. Has a working chin-slider, metal divider/connectors. Build: Resin shell, metal nozzle with a lip. The regular filter has another damping filter underneath it. Fit: Very good, it does have...
  12. QianYun Qian39

    5.00 star(s)
    EDIT 2023-08-25: If you are not aware, I am selling my own Earbuds, called RikuBuds: https://rikubuds.com/ Disclaimer: I bought this on my own expense on the NiceHCK store at AliExpress. Leaving the link because it is hard to find, but this lucky bag has a 100% rate for the Qian39: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003181873387.html Price: 6 usd Specifications: Accessories: 1 pair of full foams Cable: A standard black cable, no chin-slider, fully plastic and is on the thinner side. Durability might be a concern because of that. Build...
  13. KZ BA10 (Knowledge Zenith)

    4.50 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I bought this at my own expense on AliExpress when it was at 20 usd. (Will judge it as if it was an 80 usd iem, since you do need the Tanchjim filters from the Tanya.) Price: 60 usd as of this review (bought at 20) Specifications: Driver/Transducer: 5 Balanced Armatures (1 Low Frequency + 1 Mid Frequency + 1 Mid/High Frequency + 2 High Frequency) Sensitivity: 105 dB/mw DC resistance: 14 ohms Connection: 2-Pin 0.75mm diameter Frequency response range: 20hz - 40KHz Accessories: None Cable: 4-core cable, plastic...
  14. Sony MDR-CD900ST

    4.50 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I bought this on amazon Japan at my own expense. Price: paid 125 usd (excluding VAT) Specifications: Frequency response: 5-30,000 Hz Impedance: 63 Max. Input Power: 1,000mW Accessories: None Cable: 2,5-meter-long cable, is pretty thick as most headphone cables are. Does not have a 3.5mm -> 6.35mm, only a 6.35mm connector. Has a strain relief and the connector is pretty big. Build: Plastic/metal build, is pretty lightweight, slight cup rotation and you can flip them as well. Headband has damping and is pretty comfortable...
  15. Knowledge Zenith (KZ) X Crinacle CRN/ZEX PRO

    3.50 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from KZ (https://www.kztws.com/ ), thank you very much. Price: 33 usd (CRN = 36 usd) Specifications: Impedance: 25ohm Sensitivity: 104dB Frequency: 20-40 0000Hz Accessories: S/M/L Clear Starline tips Cable: 2-core cable, plastic connectors/dividers. No chin-slider. No microphonics. Build: Metal faceplate + plastic shell, nozzle is also metal and has a lip and a filter. Average size. Fit: Very good. Comfort: Not that good for longer sessions since it has a wing that my ears don’t...
  16. KZ EDX Pro

    4.50 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free credits to #kztws.com, thank you very much Price: 14 usd Specifications: Impedance: 24ohm Sensitivity: 112dB Frequency range: 10Hz-20kHz Accessories: S/M/L narrow bore silicone tips Cable: 2-core OFC cable, no chin-slider with plastic divider/connector. Pretty decent quality. Build: Plastic except the metal faceplate, nozzle has a lip and is thinner than average. Fit: Great, doesn’t have the “wing” that some of their other iems have which is better for me. Comfort: very good...
  17. Tanchjim Echo TWS

    4.50 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from HifiGO, thank you very much. (Rating Is not factoring in TWS functions.) Price: 100 usd Specifications: >Latest Qualcomm QCC3040 Bluetooth chip. >Latest Bluetooth V5.2 connectivity. >New-gem Binaural mirroring mode. >Wireless charging support. >Lossless sound quality thanks to an in-built DSP chip. >Clear voice transmission. >Triangular signal antenna. >Breathing light indicator. >Touch sensitive controls. >Exquisite design with a compact charging case. >Bluetooth connectivity: V5.2...
  18. GS Audio GT12X

    2.50 star(s)
    Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from GS Audio, thank you very much. Price: 252 usd Specifications: Sensitivity: 118db SPL/mW Impedance: 17ohms @1KHz Frequency range: 20Hz-40KHz Accessories: Carry case Cleaning tool S/M/L wide bore silicone tips Cable: 8-core cable measuring at 0.14 ohm. Has a working chin-slider and a metal divider/connector. No need to change the cable. Build: Resin shell + metal nozzle with a lip. Average size, unvented shell. Fit: Very good for me. Comfort: Due to the pressure build-up...
  19. Astrotec Lyra Nature Limited Edition

    1.50 star(s)
    EDIT 2023-08-25: If you are not aware, I am selling my own Earbuds, called RikuBuds: https://rikubuds.com/ Disclaimer: I received this review unit for free from Astrotec themselves, thank you very much. Price: 400 usd Specifications: Frequency Response: 15Hz - 40000Hz Impedance: 150 OHM Sensitivity: 108dB/1mw (S.P.L at 1KHz) Rated Power: 5mW Max Power: 15mW Accessories: 3 pairs of donut foams (they have crap durability, tears instantly) 2 Ear hook adapter for bud Ear hook adapter for cable 2 cables Carry case Pouch Cable: 2...
  20. LETSHUOER (Shuoer) EJ07M

    4.00 star(s)
    Disclaimer: Some extremely generous people helped funded the majority of the cost of this purchase and I also got a review discount (20%) off from HifiGO. Thank you very much. Price: 600 usd Specifications: Impedance: 19 ohms. Sensitivity: 107dB. Frequency Response Range: 20Hz-30kHz. Distortion: 0.5%. Accessories: S/M/L silicone tips (2 types) S/M/L foam tips Carry case Cleaning tool Cable: 2 core cables, measuring at 0.28 ohms. Has a working chin-slider, plastic connectors though but a metal divider. No need to change the cable...
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