Category: Impressions
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ZiiGaat x Hangout.Audio Odyssey 2 – Balanced, Musical, and Effortlessly Enjoyable
The Odyssey 2 by ZiiGaat x hangout.audio features improved design, solid bass, articulate mids, and smooth treble. Priced at $249, it excels in vocal clarity and overall sound quality, appealing for a wide range of genres. Its comfortable build and musicality make it a worthwhile investment for audio enthusiasts.
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ThieAudio Hype 4: A Fun, Musical Hybrid at $399
The Hype 4 by ThieAudio is an impressive in-ear monitor presented in an attractive box with essential accessories. Featuring a unique driver configuration of 2 dynamic drivers and 4 balanced armatures, it offers several stylish shell color options. Over two weeks of testing with various DAPs, sound quality improved with better sources while maintaining sufficient…
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Meze 109 Pro – A Beautiful, Balanced Listen
I bought the Meze 109 Pro at the end of 2022 (on the 26th of December as a late Christmas present), it looked beautiful and I’d read good things! This review/impression is based on spending a long time with this set. It’s probably not objective in the least so be warned. The 109 Pro is…
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AüR Audio Aurora
Listening to some Shpongle through this IEM, happy days. It has a laidback sound which pairs perfectly with Psybient music. The bass is quite unique, has a wavy texture which I haven’t really come across before in an IEM. The iBasso DC04Pro is also an awesome little dongle, 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm SE output. Also,…
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Astell&Kern x Vision Ears – Aura
So I’ve treated myself to the AK x VE Aura’s. They arrived at the start of this week and, while I’m still gathering my thoughts, they combine what I loved about the VE Phonix with some amazing DD bass. Bliss. My thoughts on the Phonix (from head-fi post): The pairing of the EXT with the…
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