Tag: headphones
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Meze 105 Silva – Set, Forget, and Just Listen
The Meze 105 Silva is an effortlessly musical open-back that prioritises comfort, cohesion, and long-term listening enjoyment. With excellent bass for the price, beautiful mids, and a smooth, fatigue-free treble, it’s a headphone designed to live with; not analyse. One I keep reaching for.
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Punch Audio Portazo – Bass First, But Not Bass Only
Punch Audio’s Portazo is an unapologetic basshead IEM, delivering deep, textured low-end without completely sacrificing the rest of the spectrum. After extended listening across multiple sources, it proved to be more refined than expected, with solid mids, smooth treble, and excellent value for a purpose-built set.
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Meze Poet – Depth, Darkness, and Falling in Love Late
The Meze Poet – highly recommended for fans of dark-sounding headphones, it may become a cherished addition to any audiophile’s collection.
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Simgot SuperMix 5 – Refinement Over Fireworks
The SuperMix 5 IEM offers a balanced audio experience with clear bass, forward mids, and smooth treble, making it a competent all-rounder. Its impressive technical performance, spacious soundstage, and coherent design enhance the listening experience, earning a solid recommendation for users seeking versatility without focusing on any particular sound signature.
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Kiwi Ears x Z Reviews – Serene
The review praises the Serene headphones, emphasizing their remarkable bass quality, smooth mids, and controlled treble. While they perform excellently under proper amplification, lesser sources may diminish their sound. Overall, the Serene offers an enjoyable listening experience at a price under $199, making it an appealing choice for closed-back headphone enthusiasts.
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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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Hidizs x Linsoul AP80 Pro Max: A Tiny DAP with Big Performance
The AP80 Pro Max from Linsoul is a compact and versatile portable music player. It features built-in music playback, streaming, and DAC functionality. With a balanced sound profile, it excels in the midrange and offers customizable sound options. Despite minor usability issues with Tidal, it provides great value for its price.
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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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The musically analytical ZiiGaat Arcanis
ZiiGaat have been on a role recently, they’ve had a lot of great releases, each one catering to a different preference. The Arcanis follows on this recent trend for ZiiGaat, with another cracking set, this one leaning a little brighter and leaner but delivering fantastic detail. Let’s get into it. The Arcanis comes in the…
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