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lycos

lycos

100+ Head-Fier
For 7th Acoustics Supernova in In-Ear
Pros: -Analog sound presentation
-Well balanced tuning
-Sweet vocal
-Beautiful build
Cons: -Average technicality
-Strong BA bass timbre
7th Acoustics is an Indonesian boutique iem maker, founded by Stephen Synanta in 2020 and has enjoyed meteoric rise since then. I first heard about them in 2021 when one of my Indonesian mates...
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hokagoteatimereviews

New Head-Fier
For TRN Conch in In-Ear
Pros: 1. A great alternative for those who don't like the ew200

2. The amount of accessories! It puts some $200+ iem's to shame

3. The price, it can be bought for as low as $25 sometimes

4. Selection of tuning nozzle is really good and it works unlike some iems

5. The supplied case is really good and sturdy
Cons: 1. The black nozzle is too shouty

2. Shell is a fingerprint magnet

3. Would have been nice if it was two pin rather than qdc (nit pick)
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Its the TRN Conch we will look at today. This is a fantastic iem which sounds quite good and comes with a great accessory...
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David Haworth

Previously known as J Weiner
For Binary X Gizaudio - Chopin in Universal Fit
Pros: Musical and energetic sound signature
Light and elegant well build body.
Smooth and airy treble.
Excellent bass signature
Very good detail retrieval and resolution
Dynamics and Transient response are first rate.
Cons: Unusual socket position can make plugging it in confusing and the cable right and left markings hard to see.
Tapered body and long nozzle may make for problematic fitting and/or stability for some ear shapes.
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Features

>Designed in Collaboration with Gizaudio.
>Four-Driver Hybrid Setup.
>8mm Ceramic Diaphragm Dynamic Driver.
>Customized Mid-Range...
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Best IEM at that price point today IMO.
mars chan

mars chan

New Head-Fier
For HIDIZS SD2 in Portable Amps
Pros: + Small form factor
+ Good looking design
+ good sound quality
Cons: - Not as powerful as it should be
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Redcarmoose

Redcarmoose

Headphoneus Supremus
For iFi audio GO bar in Amp/DACs
Pros: Many features, more than any Dongle
One of the most powerful Dongles you can buy
Smudge proof exterior siding (that's important in public)
Drives full-size headphones like no other Dongle
MQA compatible
Well made solid aluminum on all sides
Comes with leather case, TypeA/TypeC adapter, Apple Lighting and USB TypeC cables included
4.4mm and 3.5mm S-balanced
Easy-of-use……..just plug and play
Best quality phone Dongle I have ever heard
Special small form factor goes along for the ride
Luxury travel case (I know I already mentioned it, but I am again)
Cons: Pricey
Battery hungry
Gets slightly warm
You may experience hiss on sensitive IEMs before implementing IEMatch feature
Lights and script atop the GO bar very small to read, though you get used to the positioning
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sebiambrus
Have you had the chance to experience the Questyle M15i? In my opinion, it offers a superior sound quality compared to this one.
Redcarmoose
Redcarmoose
@sebiambrus,
Is this question directed towards me? No I have not.

Cheers!
Lohb
Lohb
Am taking the IBASSO DC-Elite plunge next, similar vein to Cayin RU-7 - but technically better...great dongles these days for all tastes.
Cheers for getting me interested again and seeing the IBASSO DC-Elite comments down here !
kiling92

kiling92

100+ Head-Fier
For Sony MDR-R10 in Over-Ear
Pros: Clarity at TOTL level
Most natural sound you can find in this hobby
Mids to die for
Bass meaty,textured and lush (if paired with the new foams by es-labs)
Great highs,extended and not fatiguing
Great presence of details
Incredibly comfortable and light
Non fatigue sound
Mammoth and uniquely three-dimensional soundstage
Built like rock with premium materials
you feel like you’re holding a mausoleum
Great punch
Pinpoint images
The best dynamic headphones In the world
Cons: Really sensitive and sound quality can highly depend from the source
Bass can sound thin if not drive properly
Cannot be repaired in case of failure
Astronomic price
This headphone has demonstrated the great potential of Sony, and has shown just as its decline towards in the hifi world
“The absolute never needs to be explained. It speaks for itself, and people can understand what it
He says, they place him out of time.”


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kiling92
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@Jacobal The caldera is totally a different headphone.
Caldera sound like a headphone;R10 sound quite similar to a speaker,and while caldera is better technically (bass region),the R10 have a unique timbre,natural as no other nothing here and very euphonic.
However imo caldera is the best headphone from ZMF hands down
Jacobal
Jacobal
Have you tried the Qualia?
kiling92
kiling92
Unfortunately still no..but I would like
Trance_Gott

Trance_Gott

Headphoneus Supremus
For Oriveti OH700VB in In-Ear
Pros: Outstanding technicalities for this price
Great balanced tuning
Very good bass response with a lot of punch
Good spatial depth imaging
Impeccable design and workmanship
Interchangeable connector plugs
Sound switch
Cons: Not the last word in resolution
The OH700VB is Oriveti's current hybrid flagship, which is equipped with a total of 7 drivers. One DD driver for the bass, 4 BA drivers for the mids and 2 BA drivers for the treble. Oriveti's aim...
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Sonic Sleuth

Sonic Sleuth

New Head-Fier
For Colorfly CDA M2 in Portable Source Components
Pros: Enhanced performance with increased power output and improved features over M1
Dual CS 43198 DAC chips
Customization options with two gain modes and five filter options.
Premium aluminum build with glass section for a robust yet portable design.
Cons: Analytical sound signature may lack warmth for some users.
Sound preference dependent; may not appeal to all listeners.
Slightly less note weight compared to some competitors.
Colorfly CDA-M2

I would like to thank @gadgetgod and ConceptKart for sending this unit as part of the review tour.

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TechieFelixLP

New Head-Fier
For HIDIZS SD2 in Portable Amps
Pros: Mic Passthrough
Good UX
Compact Size
Good Power
Cons: Sticks out of your phone
Warn-ish, bass boosted tonality (Preference thingy)
Jarring feel of unplugging the IEMs when SD2 is Plugged into your phone
This is a new Dongle DAC from Hidizs called the SD2. It’s just released at the time this video went live. This unit is provided by Hidizs as a sample unit. Although, the thoughts and opinions that...
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Zerstorer_GOhren

500+ Head-Fier
For HIDIZS SD2 in Portable Amps
Pros: ● One of the most affordable dongles around in the market.
● Compact form factor with a mecha-inspired design.
● Inclusions of adaptors to make this dongle more versatile to use.
● LED indicator for sample rate
● Reliable ESS DAC
● Native DSD support up to DSD128
● Consuming less power drag from its host devices.
● Decently good thermal management for a compact device
● Supports almost known operating systems.
● Can deliver an acceptable amount of power output enough to drive power-demanding sets like planar IEMs.
● It delivers a balanced-neutral tonality.
● Good resolution capabilities.
Cons: ● Unusual angular placement of a headphone port might be an issue to some users.
● Probably cannot drive properly on power-demanding cans especially with a planar driver.
● Absence of volume control keys
● No MQA support for MQA lovers.
● Just a standard 3.5mm single ended jack, so not a chance on other balanced terminations on this device.
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baskingshark

baskingshark

Headphoneus Supremus
For Simgot EA500 LM in Universal Fit
Pros: Decent accessory line-up
Solid build, elegant aesthetics
Comfortable
Easily driven
Above average isolation
3 tuning nozzles to bestow versatility in tonality
Well-balanced on gold/red nozzle
Excellent technicalities, good soundstage width and imaging
Natural timbre
Cons: Mirror-like finish may be prone to smudges or scratches
Shouty/harsh on black-silver nozzle
Not for bassheads; bass could do with a touch better texturing
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Colin5619
Colin5619
Nice review, thank you for your time and sharing
GREQ

GREQ

Headphoneus Supremus
For Altiat CAL.1H in Over-Ear
Pros: Outstanding design
Build quality
Top-tier customer service
Wearing comfort
Non-fatiguing sound
Open-back with deep bass
Cons: No Ear Cup Swivel
Some people think that there's absolutely nothing special about this headphone.
I disagree.

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Wohooo! You finally delivered the much anticipated review. Stellar pics and a pleasant read!
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ajibrata

ajibrata

New Head-Fier
For Aune AR5000 in Over-Ear
Pros: Easy to drive
Nice and different look
Stunning and elegant design
No hassle thinking about the source
Neutral sound
Cons: Do not get a case or Pouch
#share impression / mini review of Aune AR5000

For the specs skip it, just googling 😃
But clearly the driver is Dynamic type, 28 ohm impedence with Sensitivity 108dB, YES! Easy To Drive.

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jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

New Head-Fier
For Blafili RTX in RCA and XLR Interconnect Cables
Pros: Stream audio wirelessly around your house
Up to 4 receivers
High "Spouse Acceptance Factor" due to lack of wires
Cons: Quality degrades with distance - perfect in a room - good between rooms - audible interference when used at great distances > 20m
Limited built in DAC for usb and optical inputs - only 16/44

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Kindlefirehditaly

Kindlefirehditaly

New Head-Fier
For Fosi Audio SK02 in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: Build Quality
Metal body
Powerhouse
Doesn’t need external power
Neutral (hint of warmth), analytical
Infinite volume knob with Play/Pause function on PC
Gain and Mode Button
Many LEDs
Total Independent volume on my iMac
Independent volume + volume on Smartphone
Can work connected with your smartphone (external power not needed)
Optical input and output
Type C cable with USB adapter
Cons: Chunky big boy
Maybe too bright for someone (not in my opinion)
When it is turned off, it is still warm (Probably draws power)

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Good morning, readers! In this review, we will analyze Fosi Audio’s latest product. I thank Hifigo, who, together with Fosi Audio, sent me this Fosi SK02 unit to...
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Ceeluh7

Ceeluh7

500+ Head-Fier
For DITA Audio Project M in Universal Fit
Pros: -Build Quality is fantastic
-The design is one of the best I’ve ever seen and very unique
-Unboxing experience
-That cable is really great (modular cable with 3.5/4.4 connections)
-Almost perfectly balanced and expressive sound
-Lean-lush note weight with good density
-Bass hits with the perfect amount of decay, weight and impact
-Midrange is just… Nice
-Treble offers a nice balance of musicality and technical chops
-Detail Retrieval
-Imaging
-Stage is great folks!
Cons: -May not be as dynamic of a presentation as some would like
-Some folks will yearn for more boom in the bass
-Comes alive with more output power
-May be a hair too bright at times (I’m reaching with this one)
-I can’t find anything else folks, this is a great set

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Ichos

Ichos

Reviewer at hxosplus
For KIWI EARS Forteza in Universal Fit
Pros: + Plenty of sub-bass
+ Punchy and impactful bass
+ Good mid-range clarity and definition
+ Energetic treble
+ Open sounding
+ Lightweight and comfortable
+ Well made and beautiful looking
+ Accessories
Cons: - Polarizing and peculiar tuning
- Bass lacks speed, control and layering
-:Artificial and metallic treble
- Tonally inaccurate
- Paper thin treble texture
- Fragile cable
Kiwi Ears Forteza Review

The Kiwi Ears Forteza is a hybrid, 1BA and 2DD, in-ear monitor that retails for $59. Yes, you have read it right, one balanced armature and two dynamic...
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Syrius

New Head-Fier
For Fosi Audio SK02 in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: • Good build quality and visually distinct vertical design.
• Clear, detailed, and analytical sound signature.
• Versatile connectivity options with USB-C, SPDIF IN/OUT, and rear AUX out.
• Powerful output, especially through the balanced 4.4mm jack, suitable for demanding headphones.
• Large volume knob with multiple functions (power, play/pause).
• Easy to use with no complex setup.
• Sampling rate indicator lights.
Cons: • Lightweight and easily adjustable volume knob, prone to accidental changes.
• Inconvenient volume-level light indicator.
• Brighter sound signature with emphasis on mids and highs, potentially fatiguing for some.
• Kind of brick bulky…
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The Fosi SK02 presents itself as a compact desktop DAC/AMP with a vertical design, ideal for space-conscious users. But don’t let its desktop aesthetic fool...
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mars chan

mars chan

New Head-Fier
For Kinera Celest Plutus Beast in In-Ear
Pros: Pros:
+ excellent-sounding bass that has to be experienced.
+ textured and tactile sounding bass.
+ warm-sounding treble.
+ non fatiguing, good for long listening sessions.
+ unique overall sound signature.
+ easy to drive.
+ great power handling.
+ 80s old school vibe sound style.
Cons: Cons:
- The dark tonality will not suit all people.
- not for analytical listening
- Polarizing
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Bosk

Bosk

1000+ Head-Fier
For ISN Neo1 in Universal Fit
Pros: Superb comfort & isolation, solid bass-driven sound, incredible value
Cons: Treble is fairly prominent, underwhelming stock cable only available in 3.5mm termination
How much do you need to pay for good sound?

Depending on who you ask answers will vary, and the pace of technological improvement is making us revise our answers every year.

Five years...
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