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After gaining a lot of experience in designing dynamic driver and hybrid IEMs, DUNU decided to try something different – releasing the Studio series with full BA drivers configured. Introduction…
Review: BQEYZ Spring 2 – Improvement?
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: Mangird Tea – There’s gold in them there IEMs!
A tantalizing taste, or just a tease – could they be your perfect cup of tea? Look! Up in the sky! Is it a man, is it a girl, is…
Review: Kinera Freya – Lovingly Yours
Presented as a representation of the Norse goddess of love in in-ear-monitor (IEM) form, Kinera’s Freya somewhat follows through on its theme surprisingly consistently, with surprisingly good results. Kinera Audio,…
Review: Moondrop SSR – The Sunbeam Serenade
Moondrop’s latest has a fantastical and grandiose name, but at a very affordable price. Featuring a flat, diffuse-field neutral tuning, could this be the baby Etymotic you’ve been waiting for?…
Review: Shuoer Soloist – Bulletproof Sound?
Shuoer is back from the lab with another industry first. This time, they’ve put a Kevlar dynamic driver in an IEM, promising, and delivering, exceptionally smooth and velvety bass and…
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: 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: Cayin YB04 – Soothing the Serrated Soul
We go old-school cool with one of Hi-Fi’s traditional brands, Cayin. Performing on a new stage, the YB04 is their first-ever earphone, a four-driver with a captivating and enchanting tuning.…
Review: Thieaudio Legacy 3 – Versatile and Affordable Excellence in Portable Audio Gear
Whether your tastes run to steampunk clockworks, Asian elegance or glittering mystique, with the Legacy 3, Thieaudio has set a new affordable IEM standard for choice in design and sound.…
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’,…
Review: Thieaudio Voyager 3 IEMs – Switching it Up!
Trickle-down, space-probe inspired technology, wrapped in Day-Glo paint, brings a great deal of value to the IEM table. Thieaudio is another Chi-Fi brand that has gained some notoriety with a…
