Tag: reviews
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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 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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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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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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