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Trance_Gott

Trance_Gott

Headphoneus Supremus
For FiiO M15S in Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)
Pros: Amazing technicalities only beaten by M17
Very coherent tuning with a little more bass punch vs M23
More energetic presentation then the M23
Dead silent with all my IEMs
Very fast charging only beaten by M23
Regulated Lineout is possible
Cons: Price?
Having recently tested the new M23 extensively, I was very excited to see how it compared to its bigger brother, the M15s. With an RRP of €999, the M15s is priced slightly above the M23 and...
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genclaymore

genclaymore

Headphoneus Supremus
For FiiO JT1 in Over-Ear
Pros: Light Weight
Easy To drive
In line Mic /w Mute button
Bass
Removable Earpads mount and cable
Comes with carry Pouch
Cons: Might be too boomy for some people
I had my sights set on the Fiio JT1 for a while now, I was curious about what it could do at it’s price point. After a long wait, I finally got my hands on one, But lets start with the review...
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Redcarmoose

Redcarmoose

Headphoneus Supremus
For TANSIO MIRAI FEAT in Universal Fit
Pros: Well-rounded yet thick playback
1st no DIP-switch tuning system ever made by TSMR
1 Knowles BA treble x 1 Knowles BA midrange
Utilized Isobaric 2X 8mm DD bass action
Small/medium size at only 4 grams each in weight
Big footprint sound
Deep and sexy bass from a regular phone all day long
Regular hollow style shell build with 3D printed faceplate
One filtered nozzle for the twin Knowles BAs
One tuned micro port nozzle for Isobaric bass action
Perfect for out-and-about
Perfect hard case and accessories
A different fun tuned IEM for the masses
Controlled and fast bass action that will rock your socks off
Cons: Gets just loud enough but not blasting from a regular phone
Nozzles on the edge of too short, easy remedied with longer ear-tips
Old-fashioned audiophiles need not apply here, keep looking.....................
The TANSIO MIRARI FEAT

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This is probably one of the best...
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littlenezt

littlenezt

100+ Head-Fier
For FX Audio DR07 in Amp/DACs
Pros: +Technicality
+Neutral
+Value
+Features
Cons: -Hot
-Remote Quality Could be Better
FX-Audio- DR07
Dual AK4493
$170
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Before I start this review, let me first thank HiFiGO for providing this unit in for review.

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AudioCritic87

AudioCritic87

New Head-Fier
For Sennheiser IE 900 in Universal Fit
Pros: + Exceptional clarity and detail across the frequency spectrum.
+ Wide soundstage for depth and immersion.
+Premium build quality for durability and aesthetic appeal.
+Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions.
Cons: -High price point may deter budget-conscious buyers.
-Cable may tangle easily due to its length.
-Limited availability of aftermarket cables due to proprietary connector.
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Sound:

The IE900 offers an amazing sound with clear and precise details. Whether it's the deep bass or the high notes, every part of the music sounds...
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Edwm

Edwm

New Head-Fier
For Simgot EA500 LM in Universal Fit
Pros: Stunning design
Superb tuning
Rich bass, saturated middle, and shine treble
Possibility to change nozzles
Easy to drive
Cons: Fingerprint-attracting shells
Slight lack in bass presentation
Cloth and extra eartips could have been included
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jeromeoflaherty

jeromeoflaherty

New Head-Fier
For FiiO M23 in Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)
Pros: Amazing Features and capabilities
Excellent Transparent sound with good PEQ capabilities
Lots of Modes (Music Mode, Usb DAC Mode, Airplay receiver, Bluetooth Receiver)
Roon Ready
Desktop level of Balanced output with 1000w+1000w per channel with 'Super High Gain'
Cons: Slightly outdated hardware (still using the Snapdragon 660 CPU and 4GB of RAM)
Still on Android 10 (but Android 12 coming in May)

FiiO M23 - A feature rich DAP with desktop level capabilities​

FiiO new M23 DAP is a both natural progression on from the M11 Plus but with the addition of some clever new...
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jeromeoflaherty
jeromeoflaherty
Well depending on how good your hearing is - it might be the Filters you have selected.

i.e. this screen in the Audio configuration section of the review:

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Most FiiO devices now have these filters as configurable so it can be worth experimenting with these to find one that doesn't affect the upper treble region.
laleeee
laleeee
I never had a dap before. The m23 has a higher end sound like the fiio ka17 for example ?
jeromeoflaherty
jeromeoflaherty
Yes, it has a higher end sound - the DAC and amplifier they put into this are top quality (in this price range). The KA17 is a great device if you plan to use your smartphone - but it will drain the smartphone battery unless you charge it separately. While a DAP is a dedicated device for music - so the whole device from the storage expandability, the hardware buttons, to the applications like the FiiO Music, the different 'modes', the 'Roon Ready' support etc are all designed to provide a wide set of features dedicated around music in a portable standalone device.
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jeromeoflaherty

New Head-Fier
For Moondrop FreeDSP in Headphone Cables
Pros: Great concept
Transparent device with good measurements
Nice quality cable
Good microphone (at least on Android)
Cons: Lots of limitations with the setup of the PEQ filters and how these can be used
Occasional weird disconnect issues - though better than it was originally
No configuration support for IOS

The 'Frustrating' but Fun FreeDSP cable - Long term review and Tutorial​

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jeromeoflaherty

New Head-Fier
For Moondrop Space Travel in Wireless
Pros: Incredible cheap at $24
ANC and Transparency ( normally not available at this price point)
Mobile App for configuration
3 excellent sounding Profiles (Basshead especially is good)
Cons: ANC mode is ok but not great
Microphone was a bit poor
Case is open by design so might gather dust - Moondrop offer a separate case now
Treble is just average at this price point (if it was an IEM - still very good for a TWS)

Moondrop Space Travel Review​

Moondrop continues to explore different segments of the audio market. A few months ago they launched their super bargain priced TWS, the Moondrop...
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briantbrain

briantbrain

New Head-Fier
For ARTTI R1 in In-Ear
Pros: + Good design and material of the IEM
+ Useful carrying case
+ Gentle and likable treble tuning
+ Suitable for sub-bass enthusiasts, but not for other aspects (haha)
Cons: - Chaotic imaging
- Mostly only hear the low frequencies, bass + sub-bass
- Male vocals may sound slightly dry in some songs.
- Quite heavy to drive
Thank you to Mr. Harmoko Lie for lending these IEMs to me for an honest review, listening with my own ears, language, and typing.
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AudioCritic87

AudioCritic87

New Head-Fier
For FiiO FH7 in In-Ear
Pros: -The bass is deep and loud. The sound is clear.
-The headphones are well-made and will last a long time.
-They are a good deal for the money.
Cons: • They are heavy and big.
• Some people may find them uncomfortable to wear for a long time because of their size and weight.
• The sound does not seem to come from all around you.
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Meet the Fiio FH7, a special earphone that combines different types of drivers. It has 4 balanced armature drivers and 1 dynamic driver...
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AudioCritic87

AudioCritic87

New Head-Fier
For Tin HiFi T3 Plus in Universal Fit
Pros: +Impressive sub-bass presence with a punchy lower end.
+Expansive soundstage for an immersive listening experience.
+Natural, smooth tonality that pleases the ears.
+Engaging and dynamic sound signature.
+Elegant design that exudes sophistication.
+Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions.
+Excellent value for money proposition.
Cons: -Detail retrieval falls short of delivering the utmost clarity.
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Simple yet elegant, the T3 Plus boasts a design that balances aesthetics with functionality. Crafted from resilient resin, it...
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mars chan

mars chan

New Head-Fier
For DUNU Falcon Ultra in Universal Fit
Pros: .
+ spherical sound stage
+ imaging and holography
+ high-power handing
+ high sensitivity
+ high volume capability
+ excellent vocals
+ shell design
Cons: .
- perhaps the MMCX connectors...
- Sonically, none that I can think of for the price.
Dunu Falcon Ultra Titanium review and comparisons.

I would like to thank Dunu for sending me these beautiful in-ear monitor (IEM) earphones for a review. Dunu never told me what I could or...
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Ichos

Ichos

Reviewer at hxosplus
For KiwiEars Quintet in In-Ear
Pros: + Tonally balanced
+ Reference tuning
+ Natural and realistic timbre
+ Neutral bass with excellent technicalities
+ Crystal clear and transparent mids
+ Resolving and refined treble
+ Class leading fidelity
+ Cohesive driver implementation
+ Spacious and wide soundstage
+ Lightweight and comfortable
+ Well made
+ Great value for money
+ Nice carrying case
Cons: - Lean and dry textures
- Only two sets of ear-tips
- Mediocre cable that is not modular
- No option to buy a balanced cable
- Boring appearance
Kiwi Ears is a relatively new brand formed around a team with great experience in designing and tuning earphones for some very popular brands. Their aim is to produce earphones that are both...
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Argha

Argha

New Head-Fier
For Thieaudio Hype 2 in Headphones
Pros: Bass
Soundstage
Imaging
Treble Extension
Cons: Midrange Tonality
Textural Information

Literally Hype Train with 3 Coaches​

The ThieAudio Hype series is the newest and mid-budget-centric IEM series that is mainly focused on producing...
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DunninLA
DunninLA
nice review. I have the Hype2 and ultimately couldn't get along with it for two reasons: 1) it is a little large for my ears, giving discomfort after about an hour, and 2) the midrange was at the same time recessed, but sharp sounding. Not sure if the 17k spike on the graph contributes to that. I think you are correct that if you have an elevated bass, and an energetic upper mid/lower treble, there just isn't any way vocals are going to be able to sound correct. Reducing bass from 200-300Hz as Theiaudio have done just isn't enough to rescue vocals.

For fun I decided to EQ it to my liking, and was able to do that by reducing 2db across the bass region, 1db at 2k and 2db at 4k. Unfortunately my macEQ doesn't have a band for 6k, so the upper midrange/lower treble still is a little bright for my ears.

It sounds quite similar to my Canon2 with switches 1up1down with that eqing, except fo the 6k region. And the Canon2 is a lot smaller in the ear.
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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For Artti R2 in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Airy and extensive treble
2. Open and clear sounding midrange
3. Controlled and rumbly bass
Cons: 1. A little lacking in details
2. Small nozzles might bring fit issue
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Marijn Riz

Marijn Riz

New Head-Fier
For Kinera Celest Gumiho in Universal Fit
The Celest Gumiho was released back in 2022. Holding a SPD (Square Driver Planar) driver in combination with a BA. This was send in from Kinera Clest under the banner #stillgoodchifi I...
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audiophilejournal

audiophilejournal

New Head-Fier
For Cables Experience - Digital USB, Analog RCA, Power - SoundFidelity Italy in Cables and Accessories
Pros: Great built, quality materials, decent price, not too stiff
Cons: -
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We’re there! We’re at the point where you could listen at your home great compositions and almost feel like you are in the concert hall with the band in front...
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cqtek

cqtek

1000+ Head-Fier
For Letshuoer Cadenza 4 in Universal Fit
Pros: Very good tuning, well extended, very pleasant, but controlled and smooth at both ends, with a lusty, melodic, musical, balanced and full midrange.
- Good stage levels, sense of openness, separation and depth.
- Very good unboxing experience.
- Great ergonomics and design.
- Excellent cable with three interchangeable terminations.
Cons: The reproduction of pure, very low-frequency tones is not realistic and there is room for improvement, coming from a dynamic driver.
- This is not an analytical set, the micro detail is not the best.
- It can be a very relaxed sound for those looking for more emphasis on bass or treble.
Introduction

In many ways, talking about Letshuoer is like talking about planar IEMS. And although it is true that Shuoer existed before its famous S12, this planar...
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MidnightSun
MidnightSun
I enjoyed reading this very much. Thank you.
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cqtek
cqtek
Ohh, thank you very much!
SenyorC

SenyorC

100+ Head-Fier
For Simgot EA1000 "Fermat" In-Ear Monitor in Universal Fit
Pros: Build, aesthetics, presentation, accessories, performance...
Cons: Not for those who are sensitive to upper ranges, not really my preference...
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