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Teo Yong Shun
BQEYZ continues their journey in conquering the entry-level, triple-hybrid IEMs with the second generation of Spring series, the Spring 2. Introduction BQEYZ is an IEM manufacturer from China. The spelling…
Review: FiiO FD1 – The New Series
After achieving maturity in the FH (hybrid) series and FA (BA) series, FiiO decided to release another series – FD (dynamic) series IEMs to address the needs of different groups…
Review: TRN VX: Aggressiveness Overflown
With the IEM battle between Chi-Fi manufacturers moving towards hybrid configuration approach, TRN released the new VX with hybrid configuration and jaw-dropping 7 drivers to stand in the arena. Introduction…
Review: Audio Technica ATH-ANC300TW – The Extraordinary
The new ATH-ANC300TW from Audio Technica is their answer to those audiophiles who are after high-efficiency active noise cancellation and high-performance sonic quality. Introduction Audio Technica was founded in 1962.…
Review: Lotoo PAW S1: King of USB Dongle
Lotoo, a well-known digital audio player (DAP) manufacturer decided to release its first USB dongle – the PAW S1 – to provide an alternative to current choices in the market.…
Review: Hidizs Mermaid MS1: New Chapter Begins
After two Kickstarter projects which raised more than USD$200k respectively, Hidizs decided to revisit the in-ear monitor (IEM) market in 2019, with their new lineup, the Mermaid series. Introduction In…
Review: Shanling ME100 – Fundamentally Right
After long-time exploration in the digital audio player (DAP) and amplifier markets, Shanling decided to take a leap of faith and enter the in-ear monitors (IEMs) market with their ME100,…
Comparison Review: Sony IER-M7 vs IER-M9 – The Reference Series
Sony dropped a bomb to their fans and audiophiles around the world in August 2018 by refreshing their previous in-ear monitor (IEM) series with the new in-ear reference (IER) series…
Review: NXEars Basso – When Science Meets Music
Led by former Knowles employee, Casey Ng who participated in NuForce NE, HEM and Primo line-ups development, NXEars Basso addressed the “occlusion effect” which all audiophiles are facing with their…
Review: Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 – Improved Listening Experience
With input from users based on the first generation, Sennheiser implemented active noise cancellation (ANC) and improved the ergonomic design to further enhance the listening experience of MOMENTUM True Wireless…
Review: KBEar Diamond – Attractive Newcomer
Despite being a newcomer, KBEar released the Diamond with a solid shell, premium cable and astonishing sonic quality; it successfully lifted the benchmark for entry-level IEMs. Introduction KBEar is a…
Review: Avara Custom AV3 – The All-Rounder
With the implementation of a larger balanced armature (BA) driver for bass, Avara Custom presents the AV3 – the most musical and fun-sounding model from Avara – suitable for all-rounder…
Review: Sennheiser MOMENTUM Wireless – MOMENTUM to Move Forward
The refreshed version of MOMENTUM Wireless is where classy and modern external design meets the Sennheiser’s superior sonic quality, with the addition of new technology implementations. Introduction 2020 is indeed…
Review: DITA Dream XLS – (e)Xtra Large Soundstage
The Dream XLS is DITA’s new flagship – a cumulation of experience throughout the years from the original Answer to the Dream Gen.1. By applying lessons learnt from the original…
Review: BLON BL05 – Never Give Up
After releasing BL03, BLON spent a year in research and development to design the second generation carbon nanotubes (CNT) dynamic driver for the all-new BL05. Introduction ’Belief’, ‘Let Music Burn’,…
