audio-sound @ hatena

An audio review & news blog. The volume should not exceed 80 dB is recommended. I usually adhere to the safe-listening style by WHO. Please note that my aural impressions and interpretations of measurements are also made from a safe-listening style.

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(Chi-fi IEM Review) CCA LYRA: Bright, orthodox studio monitors available at a low price

The CCA LYRA is an excellent IEMs offering a neutral, near-flat, bright sound signature at a low price.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) TKZK Ouranos: IEMs that let you hear bright, high-resolution, clean midrange

TKZK Ouranos are excellent earphones that offer a neutral and near-flat sound signature at a low price point with high resolution and low distortion.

(Linsoul) Kinera Nanna 2.1 Z-Tune Edition New Release at Linsoul Audio

The Kinera Nanna, once the most acclaimed product in the industry, will soon be available in a special edition tuned in collaboration with legendary audio critic Z Reviews (ZeosPantera): the Kinera Nanna 2.1 Z-Tune Edition.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) SOUNDPEATS Life: True Wireless Earphones with a luxurious design and high functionality

SoundPEATS Life is a low-cost, app-enabled & ANC-equipped multifunction True Wireless earphones.

FREEDOTS. C1: Lightweight Open-Ear Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds

The latest open-ear true wireless earphones, the Freedots. C1, have been released.

KZ ZAR: High Performance 1DD+7BA Drivers In-Ear Earphones

KZ has released its latest flagship-class IEM, the KZ ZAR.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) KZ ZNA: Well-balanced neutral hybrid IEMs

The KZ ZNA is an excellent IEMs that offers a balanced, near-neutral sound signature at a low price.

Sennheiser IE 200: High Fidelity Earphones

The IE 200 enables seasoned hi-fi enthusiasts and newcomers alike to experience new dimensions of sound quality. Based on 15 years of Sennheiser TrueResponse Transducer technology, the IE 200 features a 7-millimeter extra-wideband transduc…

SMSL Launches D12 High-Performance AK4493S USB DAC With Bluetooth Input & Headphone Output Support

SMSL Audio offers one of the largest collections of HiFi desktop audio gear in the industry. Their catalog includes HiFi DACs, Headphone Amps, Power Amps, and other desktop gear. Today, SMSL has released a brand new USB DAC/Headphone AMP, …

(News) 25% off See Audio Yume II

SeeAudio YUME II See Audio Yume II is on sale at 25% off at various locations including Linsoul and HiFiGO. Sale Pages Linsoul HiFiGO Features High-End Level Woofer Dynamic Driver Featuring a high-level woofer DD with redesigned optimized …

HZSOUND Heart Mirror Zero: 10mm High-rigidity Carbon Nano Diaphragm Dynamic Driver Earphones

The latest single dynamic driver IEM, HZSOUND Heart Mirror Zero, is now available.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ: Monitor sound that emphasizes definition and separation typical of brands from advanced digital music countries

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ is true wireless earbuds that delivers a well-balanced sound with good overall separation and definition.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) qdc Tiger: Typical high-end IEMs. Safe as a collector's model. Musical vocal-focused IEMs with high resolution and elegant mellow sound.

The qdc Tiger is a beautifully crafted vocal-focued IEMs with a mellow sound focused on the midrange that sounds harmonic and nostalgic.

(High-end Headphones Review) HiFiMAN Shangri-La Jr: Extended and flat sound

The HiFiMAN Shangri-La Jr headphones are flat, have high fidelity to the original sound, and offer excellent high-frequency extension typical of electrostatic headphones.