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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…
Review: DUNU Studio SA3 – Let Music Flow
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: 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,…
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: 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: 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: 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…
