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IKKO may have channeled the mystical healing powers of Obsidian with the OH10 IEMs. Obsidian refers to the glassy texture of natural volcanic glass formed by quickly solidifying lava. Technically,…
Review: TFZ Essence – See-Through Stunner
Energetic and lively look and sound – too much of a good thing? First Impressions “WOW!” There are no IEMs (in-ear monitors) that look like this. The Essence’s allure in…
Review: HarmonicDyne P.D.1 – Something Just Doesn’t Fit
The mad scientists of HarmonicDyne have made their own Frankenstein’s monster IEM mashup of planar magnetic and dynamic drivers. Cue lightning flashes, thunder crashes, and an arcing Jacob’s Ladder machine.…
Review: TinHiFi T5 – Lots of Compromises…?
The latest model of the incredible T-series from TinHiFi. Can the T5 continue the legacy of the series or will they be a disappointment? The T5 are the latest of…
Review: Penon Audio Fan – FANtastic IEMs
Vibing with the warmth. Penon Audio started with making hi-fi products in the mid to late 2010s. Their first IEMs, the generically named Penon Audio IEM, have been highly praised.…
Review: Sennheiser IE 100 PRO Wireless – Freedom and Professionalism Combined!
Sennheiser specifically created the 2-in-1 combo package of the powerful IE 100 PRO IEMs plus a Bluetooth module to address the different needs of the audiophile community. The new driver…
Review: Cleer Audio Flow II Wireless ANC – Comfortably and Quietly Carving a Piece of the Pie
Style and substance in equal measure make the Cleer Audio Flow II a clear choice. First Impressions The style is much more appealing than the more commonplace black-on-black plastic. The…
Review: Fiio Fh5s – As Versatile As a Father’s Tool Kit
Swappable plugs, multiple tuning switches, and more. The FiiO FH5s are as versatile as a Swiss Army Knife. The FiiO FH5s are the successor of the hugely acclaimed FiiO FH5.…
Review: Queen of Audio Vesper IEMs – Another Underrated Gem
Powered by a hybrid configuration of a BA driver and a dynamic driver, the QoA Vesper successfully delivers the listener’s sweet and (more importantly) right sound. After launching the flagship…
Review: Moondrop Aria 2 – Sweet Sounding, With a Touch of Class
Beautifully designed mid-level IEMs with an easy-going nature. They say looks aren’t everything, and beauty should be more than skin deep. But, what if I told you you could pick…
Review: EarFun Free 2 – Stable, Immersive, and Without Delay
Building on the success of the original Free, Free Pro, and Free Air, EarFun further improves the Free series by releasing the Free 2, equipped with Bluetooth version 5.2, aptX,…
Review: SeeAudio Yume – Dream Comes True
Yume translates to “Dream” in Japanese, and the SeeAudio Yume do have many traits that sound like a dream. The SeeAudio Yume are the first pair of IEMs by SeeAudio.…
Review: Audio-Technica ATH-CKS330XBT – Latency Saviour!
As one of the models in the Solid-Bass series, Audio-Technica’s most successful line-up in the Asia market, the ATH-CKS330XBT brings impactful and energetic bass to users without compromising wireless freedom.…
Review: Origami Audio Silver – State of the Art
Origami Audio combines metal crafting expertise and a passion for music to produce high-quality IEMs in both physical appearance and sonic performance. The founder of Japanese-based Origami Audio, Kazuhiro Oya…
Review: Unique Melody 3DT – Triple Threat
The Unique Melody 3DT has three captivating elements to wow me. I have known about Unique Melody and its products since 2011. Two products in particular that caught my attention…
