Tag: iem
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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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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 Belle – Where Female Vocals Steal the Show
The Kiwi Ears Belle is an affordable IEM priced at $30, offering a smooth, relaxed sound, especially excelling in female vocal performance. While controlling bass and polite treble lack impact, overall comfort makes it ideal for long listening sessions. Its wide soundstage and solid imaging enhance the experience, particularly for vocal-centric music.
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7hz x Crinacle Divine vs Diablo: Two Planars, Two Personalities
I’m sat here listening to Marilyn Manson – The Reflecting God as I write this (through the Divine) and he talks about Hell and Heaven, or as I like to call them, Diablo and Divine. I’ve spent a good two weeks with these IEM’s, switching between them a lot, and my favourite changing constantly. There…
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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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ZiiGaat Crescent – Big bass, smooth treble, and pure musicality
The ZiiGaat Crescent comes in the great new ZiiGaat packaging like the Luna. I’m very impressed with the inclusions for their price point, with the eartips (two different silicone types and one pair of foam), cable with 3.5mm and 4.4mm termination options, and case all of great quality. As with the Luna I used the…
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ZiiGaat Luna – Balanced brilliance under $400 that you’ll be over the moon about
The Luna arrives in new ZiiGaat packaging, I quite liked their old packaging however this is a clear improvement. You get the IEMs (surprise :)), a new, slightly larger, carrying case, two sets of silicone tips which are more premium than the older style, one pair of foam tips, and finally a cable which gives you…
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Punch Audio Martilo – A Basshead I Can Listen to All Day
I was excited when Linsoul reached out to see if I would be interested in trying out the Martilo. While I don’t always want a basshead set, I do have the Scarlet Mini, which gets brought out quite often when I want that sound—but it can be a bit much sometimes. What did Punch Audio…
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Étude – Kiwi Ears Gets Physical
Kiwi Ears have had a raft of releases recently, the latest one I have here is their Étude, which has a Beryllium DD + 3BA + Vibration Transducer. I’ve tried some bone conductor IEM’s in the past so have a decent idea what to expect, the biggest difference here is the price. The Étude comes…
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