Tag: thoughts
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Kiwi Ears Stardust – Sometimes Cohesion Matters More
The $77 Kiwi Ears Stardust combines a warm-neutral tuning with excellent coherence, textured bass and a smooth, fatigue-free presentation. It isn’t the sharpest or most analytical hybrid around, but with female vocals and post-rock in particular, the Stardust becomes an incredibly enjoyable and musical listen.
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Meze 99 Classics v2: From “What Have They Done?” to “I Need a Pair”
The Meze 99 Classics v2 headphones offer an attractive, comfortable design with improved sound quality compared to the originals. The bass is cleaner and better controlled, while detail retrieval and separation are enhanced. Despite being different from the v1, they excel with certain vocalists, making them enjoyable for casual use.
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Meze Strada: Spacious Sound, Deep Bass and All-Day Comfort
The Meze Strada headphones offer a stylish and comfortable design, praised for their strong sub-bass and clear mids. However, they can sound thin on some tracks, particularly with male vocals. The treble is energetic and detailed, catering to those who appreciate intricate sound. Overall, a compelling choice for detail-oriented listeners.
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twenty one pilots
I remember watching MTV back in 2015/2016 and seeing the music video for stressed out being played a lot. I was never overly interested it, but it was catchy enough that I didn’t switch over and there was a something to it that made me want to listen to their album a little more. I…
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THIEAUDIO Cypher – A Modern Take on a Classic Sound
The Thieaudio Cypher headphones impress with their exceptional build quality and sound performance. Featuring a neutral bass, magnificent mids, and crisp treble, they offer an engaging listening experience across various devices. Priced at $399, they provide outstanding value and compete well against established competitors, making them a highly recommended choice for audio enthusiasts.
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ZiiGaat x Fresh Reviews Arete II – Gaming First, Music Very Close Behind
The Ziigaat Arete II combines impactful, switchable bass with strong technical performance and long-session comfort, making it an outstanding option for gamers who want one IEM for both play and music. It’s not a treble specialist, but its balanced mids, engaging low-end, and solid value at $279 make it easy to recommend.
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Tipsy Audio M1 – Dark, Warm, and Wonderfully Vocal
The Tipsy Audio M1 is a warm, dark-leaning single DD that prioritises musicality and comfort over analysis. With beautifully rich mids, standout vocal presentation and a big, enveloping sound, it’s an easy listen that keeps you coming back — especially if you enjoy relaxed, fatigue-free tuning.
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The Kiwi Ears Cadenza II Might Be All You Need to Start
Kiwi Ears Cadenza II comes in at just $50, but it doesn’t sound like a budget set. With standout mids, surprisingly textured bass, and a tuning that just works, it’s an easy listen no matter what you throw at it. After plenty of time with it, the Cadenza II has comfortably replaced the OG as…
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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.
