Empire Ears Odin Review Bass The Odin has good bass impact. The speed of the bass is average. The texture is great and so is the sub-bass with good extension. Except for the speed, the bass is superb. That’s all that needs to be said. It is honestly very good. Midrange Midrange is pretty clean with an extremely neutral tone. There is a very slight nasally quality to the midrange. I want to emphasize that the Odin is not a nasal sounding IEM but the midrange has that very slight nasal tone to it which is literally the only fault I could find...

Preface From what I have heard, there have been many silent revisions of the Fir M5 and I don't know what revision I heard. This is probably the reason for vastly varying reviews of this IEM. I can only comment on the revision I heard. Bass Let's start with the bass. In my opinion, this is the best part of this IEM. The bass has good impact and texture. The sub-bass is thunderous. The bass is really enjoyable. It helps that the IEM as a whole is tilted to the warmer side of things. The bass is what the M5 is truly about. Good thing that I...

Introduction Viento-Reference is the flagship IEM of Hidition. This utilizes 4 full range BA drivers per ear with Bass and mid-range switches. This review was done with both switches ‘on’ as I feel that’s the definitive way to listen to the Viento. The review score guide I will score CIEMs on a scale of 5. · 1 point for Technicalities (Imaging and separation). · 1 point for Bass. · 1 point for Midrange. · 1 point for Treble. · 1 point for Soundstage and Air. · I will also deduct up to 1 point for...

Introduction Burson has always been known in the audio world for their revolutionary op-amps and robust solid-state amps. My first experience with Burson dates back to the time when I was just started out in the audiophile world. I had a modest soundcard back then and after some op-amp rolling, I settled on their V5 series. In my opinion, they are some of the best performing op-amps in the world. When they announced the Cable+, it piqued my interest and now finally I am able to review one. The Burson Cable+ is an active wire which serves as a...

Introduction Aether is the flagship model of Lime Ears. This utilizes 5 BA drivers with a four way passive crossover network. The IEM features a switchable sub-bass woofer. The Aether has been described as a very Natural IEM with amazing depth. The review score guide I will score CIEMs on a scale of 5. · 1 point for Technicalities (Imaging and separation). · 1 point for Bass. · 1 point for Midrange. · 1 point for Treble. · 1 point for Soundstage and Air. · I will also deduct up to 1 point for...