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Review: Astrotec Volans – Starry Sky Sound?

  • 6 minute read
  • by Evan Caplinger
The compact Volans in the late afternoon light on a pole in Union Square Park
With the Volans, Astrotec experiments with a single, relatively large (10.5mm) Tesla dynamic driver. The results? A smooth, relaxed sound signature – but is it worth its USD$330 price tag?…
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The metal nozzles and grills on the ZAX.
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Review: KZ ZAX – The Latest ‘Zero Ambition Xeroxed’ IEM from KZ

  • by Trav Wilson
The more things change, the more they stay the same. It’s been a year since I last checked out a new Knowledge Zenith product. At that time, the rather good…
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This wall of text is guaranteed to ward off Gen-Zers, and fast.
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Review: Tin HiFi T2 Plus – Adorned in Adoration

  • by Lau
A sense of déjà vu ensues as Tin HiFi delivers the definitive update to their classic T2. Read on to see if the brand new T2 Plus has the makings…
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Review: KZ Z1 – Fresh Look, Good Sound but Not Yet Perfect

  • by Chief Editor
Yet another budget TWS that is under $50. How will the KZ Z1 fare? General Usage See Score Breakdown Audiophile Score Breakdown Where to Buy The KZ Z1 is available…
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BQEYZ Spring 1
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Review: BQEYZ Spring 2 – Improvement?

  • by 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…
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FiiO FD1
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Review: FiiO FD1 – The New Series

  • by Teo Yong Shun
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…
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TRN VX
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Review: TRN VX: Aggressiveness Overflown

  • by Teo Yong Shun
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…
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The Mangird Tea IEMs.
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Review: Mangird Tea – There’s gold in them there IEMs!

  • by Trav Wilson
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…
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Audio Technica ATH- ANC300TW
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Review: Audio Technica ATH-ANC300TW – The Extraordinary

  • by Teo Yong Shun
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.…
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Review: Kinera Freya – Lovingly Yours

  • by Evan Caplinger
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,…
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I would've named them Space Opera Supreme, since we're going full grandiose.
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Review: Moondrop SSR – The Sunbeam Serenade

  • by Lau
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?…
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Shanling ME100
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Review: Shanling ME100 – Fundamentally Right

  • by Teo Yong Shun
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,…
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The Soloist catching the evening light, perched on my lamp outside
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Review: Shuoer Soloist – Bulletproof Sound?

  • by Evan Caplinger
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…
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KBEar Diamond
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Review: KBEar Diamond – Attractive Newcomer

  • by Teo Yong Shun
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…
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Like Fleetwood Mac's other landmark album, Tangle in the Night.
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Review: TRN VX – The Emerald Blade

  • by Lau
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…
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