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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: NiceHCK X49 – Unremarkable
The NiceHCK X49 is the only sub-$20 IEM I know that uses nothing but a single BA driver. Unfortunately, that’s just about its only standout quality. Much of my thought…
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,…
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: Hidition Violet – Hark, The Vivacious Vixen!
Renowned South Korean custom earphone specialist, Hidition, has been around a long time, with their scarcity and elusiveness adding to the mystique. We see if their pièce de résistance, the…
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: TRN VX – The Emerald Blade
The driver wars have not died down on the budget side of things. Witness as TRN stuffs as many drivers as they can into a compact earpiece, while keeping prices…
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: 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…
Review: Queen of Audio’s Flagship Attempt – The Mojito
With the success of the Pink Lady, the first in-ear monitors (IEMs) released by Queen of Audio (QoA), the team has ambitiously unlocked even more achievements by releasing their new…
Review: Avara Neo – Creative Unleash
After a few years of dedication in shaping the Indonesian Custom in-ear monitor (IEM) market, Avara Custom decided to launch Avara NEO, the world’s first pair of truly customizable universal…
