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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Entries from 2020-01-01 to 1 year

【Chi-fi earphones review】FiiO FD1: Slightly warm but rather clean and tight sounding V-shaped monitor

For a price of less than $100, these earphones have a satisfying package content and quality, and the sound quality is rather balanced, and on top of that, you can fully enjoy the dynamism of the earphones. They are also high-resolution ce…

【Chi-fi earphones review】DUNU Studio SA3: Constructed sound with a clear and well-defined mid-range sound centered on the vocals. The sound field is deep and has excellent layering on the horizon. Its design is also very attractive.

DUNU's new series is very good quality, both in build quality and sound quality, and they look very well made. I was captivated by the eye-popping blue ear shells that resemble lapis lazuli. The sound quality is close to neutral, especiall…

【Chi-fi earphones review】TANCHJIM HANA: It has a clean, flat sound with a Harman target curve as a reference. The whole package is high quality and satisfies the desire to own more than the cost.

The TANCHJIM HANA seems to be a very attractive product overall. The packaging is good, the build quality is good, and it satisfies the desire to own it. The sound quality is a reference to the Harman Target Curve, and the music is clean, …

【Chi-fi earphones review】Fidue Asteroid: Deep lows, bright, positive and vivacious vocals, crisp and cluey but well-considered highs that work well with the midrange. Recommended for those who enjoy pop star songs, Anison (anime song) and EDM

If you prefer a rangey soundstage with deep bass and a bright and lively vocal presentation, the Fidue Asteroid is for you. It is one of the best earbuds in its price range for bright, spontaneous and lively music, and should appeal to lis…

【True Wireless earbuds review】Aipower KSOUND EP-K06NC: It's low-cost, has ANC and hear-through, and is almost flat and well-balanced with good versatility.

It's a little warm, but it's close to flat, sounds polite in the midrange, and sounds near-universal. I feel it's also excellent for the price in terms of hear-through and ANC, and I think it's a pretty good introduction to these features.…

【Chi-fi earphones review】TinHiFi T2 Plus: Contoured and rhythmic, the space is airy and clean, and the sound is tight and crisp.

It has excellent contour and rhythm, and is very well constructed with excellent solid detail in its price range. It has excellent vocal nuances, and although the body is a bit thin, it's also rather easy to recommend it as a vocal earphon…

【Chi-fi earphones review】Shozy Rouge: A chic space with a tranquil backdrop, with warm and sweet vocals floating in a superb space.

If you love sweet vocal expression, you're sure to love these earbuds. There's an inviting space for sweet vocals to sing languidly over the warm bass support. The packaging is simple, but the build quality of the unit is good and the acce…

【True Wireless earbuds review】EnacFire G20: Heavy lows and tight mids, with slightly flashy, clean highs. aptX support.

The low range with a sense of depth and power, a tight midrange with good clarity, moderately lively highs, and good transients, this is an earphone that I can hardly recommend for this price range. Overall, the rhythms are clear, but the …

【Chi-fi earphones review】BQEYZ Spring 2: A clear sound with excellent resolution that has good layering and gentle low range, lustrous and colorful midrange, and crisp high range. Build quality is also high, and its cost performance is good at under $200.

Frankly speaking, the quality is high in terms of build quality and sound quality, and it is an earphone with a very high degree of perfection for the under $200 range. This is a clear and distinct sound, so I recommend these earphones to …

【Chi-fi earphones review】Kinera Freya: Cool looks and a clear singing sound. This is unlikely to be less than $300.

When someone asks, "Do you have a recommended earbud for a budget of $300 or less?", there is no doubt that the Kinera Freya is one of the first earbuds I think of when someone asks me, "What's the difference between a pair of headphones t…

【High-End Headphones Review】ULTRASONE Edition 15: Headphones that realize a rich space where the music resonates with a sense of density and power in a wide sound field

This time we will focus on ULTRASONE Edition 15. ULTRASONE is a German audio maker founded in December 1990, and features a unique surround sound simulation technology called S-Logic. Unlike conventional headphones, where sound directly re…

【True Wireless earbuds review】SONY WF-XB700: It outputs a well-balanced song without breaking it, and emphasizes the low range so that you can hear it well. Good compatibility with EDM

The model to be covered this time is the SONY WF-XB700. I think it's impossible to explain about SONY anymore, but it is one of the top audio brands representing Japan or the world, and it is a prestigious audio company that continues to d…

【In-Ear Monitor Review】ASHIDAVOX EA-HF1: Exellent monitor sound like over-ear. Very nice quality IEM made in Japan.

The target model this time is ASHIDAVOX EA-HF1. Ashida Sound is a long-established manufacturer of professional speakers and headphones, established in 1942. The EA-HF1 is a low-priced earphone provided by ASIDA SOUND, which has continued …

【Chi-fi earphones impressions】Tri Starlight: It is a stardust sound with an emphasis on resolution and is suitable for metal speed rock sounds. The delicate particles that are typical of electrostatic drivers are attractive

For those who like the warm sound of the Tri i3 and Tri i4, it's an analytical sound in a different direction, and you might be surprised at the extreme change in tone quality. It's the current flagship model of the Tri, but it's clearly d…

【True Wireless earbuds review】SENNHEISER MOMENTUM True Wireless 2: Unlike the first generation, it does not support aptX LL, but the quality has improved overall and it is a completely wireless luxury model that can be recommended without complaint.

The model featured this time is the SENNHEISER MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 (MTW2). SENNHEISER is a prestigious audio manufacturer in Germany and is a manufacturer that manufactures a wide range of audio products, from professional application…

【Chi-fi earphones review】AUDIOSENSE T800: Warm neutral sound with a transparent U-shape. Overall visibility, crispness, and clear clues to the sound, but with moderate suppression of edges and sharpness, it is comfortable to listen to

The product featured this time is the AUDIOSENSE T800. Not much is known about AUDIOSENSE in Japan, but this T800 became a hot topic due to the exceptionally good cospa in terms of specifications, and the sound quality was also very good, …

【Chi-fi earphones review】iBasso AM05: The transparent and thick midrange gives you a versatile and musical sound.

The product featured this time is iBasso AM05. iBasso is a Chinese brand famous for releasing advanced audio products centering on digital audio players, and it is a topic to release a monster DAP called iBasso DX220 Max soon.

【Gaming Headset Review】EKSA E1000: Mild sound quality that will not tire you after playing games for a long time. A little loose fit

This time we will focus on the EKSA E1000. EKSA is a sister brand of OneOdio.

【True Wireless earbuds review】Tronsmart Spunky Beat: U-shaped sound close to flat that is a fresh and bright musical. Compatible with aptX and easy to use

Tronsmart Spunky Beat Tronsmart Spunky Beat Bluetooth TWS Earphone APTX Wireless Earbud Basic specifications Unboxing Fit Connectivity Sound Quality Frequency response Comparison with AUKEY EP-T21 Recording signature JAZZ OST Classical Roc…

【Special Review】Miter Carrying Case for DAP + Earphone: Do you know the DAP case maker called MITER? Their new DAP case has a very good workmanship.

If you are an Astell & Kern DAP user, you may already know about MITER. Under the brand of Goodseed International of Korea, which makes DAP cases, we manufacture cases for most DAPs including Astell & Kern. The product introduced this time…

【Headphones Review】OneOdio Pro50: It is heavy and powerful. DJ sound with lively music and rumble low end

OneOdio is a hidden popular brand that offers many low-priced DJ headphones on amazon. Low-priced headphones are valued for their stable build quality and usability, and their sound quality is powerful and tends to be favored by low-range …

【True Wireless earbuds review】NUARL N6 Pro: A model with a wonderful three-dimensional effect. Classic music has a sense of depth that can produce magnificent sounds

NUARL is a little star player in the Japanese Truely wireless earphone market. The company released the very famous fully wireless earphone NUARL NT01AX in 2018. Its amazing sound quality and quality surprised and captivated many. NUARL ca…

【Eartip Review】LIZER LAB JIJU: For those who want to enjoy the real "live sound" with earphones. Although there are various difficulties, eartips that realize a really wonderful sound field

Do you know this strange shaped eartip? LIZER LAB JIJU is an eartip with a wonderful sound field expression realized by advanced acoustic technology. However, it is known only to audiophiles who really know its value due to its incomprehen…

【High-End Headphones Review】GRADO PS2000e: Excellent sound field and sweet sexy rock music! One of the most amazing headphones currently available, which realizes your own sound theater

GRADO PS2000e is one of the most wonderful headphones in the world, made by GRADO Inc. of America, loved by people all over the world. Its sound features deep lows, a wide sound field, vibrant mids and naturally extending highs, making it …

【Chi-fi earphones review】Reecho×Peacock Audio Spring: A fresh, sweet and sour sound with outstanding transparency. Luxury and premium package and build quality

This time we will focus on Reecho x Peacock Audio Spring. I think Reecho and Peacock Audio are almost unknown to anyone except those who are interested in Chinese earphones in Japan. As I remember, I think Spring is the first product I bou…

【Chi-fi earphones review】AUDIOSENSE DT200: The low range has ample rumble and the mid range is lush. Musical earphones with moderately rich and transparent natural sweetness

This time, we will focus on AUDIO SENSE DT200. The earphone manufacturer in China called AUDIOSENSE is not so famous in Japan, but it is especially famous for the earphone T800, which has excellent cost performance. The latest product, DT2…

【Chi-fi earphones review】FiiO FH1s: It has a good Value for money for both sound quality and package contents, and has a brighter sound and wider sound field expression. Rhythm attack is good, and there is relatively little biting

This time we will focus on FiiO FH1s. If you have a taste for a little bit of audio, it's probably not that you don't know FiiO's name. One of China's most prestigious audio manufacturers, and everyone knows its fame in producing digital a…

【True Wireless earbuds review】Aipower KSOUND EP-K01: Warm, rich, full-bodied midrange. The high range is quiet, and the detail and gorgeousness are suppressed

This time we will focus on Aipower KSOUND EP-K01. Aipower is AUKEY's sister brand, and AUKEY is often featured on this blog. Originally developing mainly mobile batteries and chargers, AUKEY began to strongly focus on audio around 2019, an…

【True Wireless earbuds review】coumi TWS-817: It is warm, high-range, and easy to listen to with a moderate number of sounds, but it is dry and tends to lack a little body, lacking richness

This time we will focus on the coumi TWS-817. To be honest, I really don't know about a brand new to me, called coumi. Quality tends to be found in low-priced true wireless plastic earphones, such as toys, which tend to have fingerprints o…

【Gaming Headset Review】Mpow EG10: Powerful gaming headset providing impressive presence. Suitable for horror games, RPGs, simulation games, etc. rather than FPS

This time it is Mpow's gaming headset Mpow EG10. The feature is that it is equipped with a large-diameter driver of 50 mm. It has a plastic housing with build quality equivalent to a gaming headset in this price range. The plastic is matt …