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 2023-03-01 to 1 month

HiBy FC6: Brand New Portable USB DAC With R-2R Darwin Architecture

HiBy is among the most active brands from the HiFi audio industry in Shenzhen China. They probably have one of the largest if not the largest collection of HiFi audio gear including portable USB DAC/AMPs, Digital Audio Players, and in-ear …

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite: Clean sound with high resolution, detail, subtlety, and exhilaration

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Lite has excellent resolution at a low price, with a clean, clear view that coexists with a sense of freshness and detail. Build quality is also good for the price, and communication quality is relatively stable. In…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) SIMGOT EA500: Very low distortion and high resolution neutral sound; sound balance can be selected from two different nozzles

The SIMGOT EA500 are excellent IEMs with very low distortion, high resolution, and high quality sound that is well above its price. The texture is accurate, the localization is excellent, the build quality is excellent, and the acoustic pe…

FiiO Jade Audio Q11: Brand New Portable USB DAC/AMP With CS43198 DAC Chips

FiiO is one of the most active brands in the HiFi audio industry. This time around, they have released a new product from their sub-brand Jade Audio, introducing the all-new FiiO Jade Audio Q11. Q11 is a successor to the highly-acclaimed Q…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) ISN Audio H30: Full midrange neutral sound with rich, immersive resonance

The ISN Audio H30 has a resonant, rich midrange and an immersive sound. They are quite attractive listening IEMs for listeners who value the spatiality with which music resonates. The overall balance is also close to neutral and well-defin…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) KZ Ling Long: Excellent build and package. Neutral tuning with deep bass and excellent sound image consistency.

The KZ Ling Long earphones are capable of providing a neutral-tuned sound signature with very smooth and consistent sound image. The package quality is also good, and it is certain to bring satisfaction beyond its price.

Hidizs MS5: 4BA+1DD Hybrid 5 Units HiFi In-Ear Monitor

Hidizs MS5 is a hybrid IEM with a liquid silicone dynamic driver and a Denmark Sonion 4 balanced armature driver. It features Hidizs exclusive solder process, replaceable "Hidizs Pneumatic Sound Tuning Filter™", and a one-piece aluminum al…

KZ ZVX: 10mm Dual Cavity Super Linear Dynamic Driver Earphones

The KZ ZVX is a new low-cost in-ear monitor (IEM) with a high-performance dynamic unit, ergonomic design, and high-purity OFC cable. It has a full-metal shell with an incredible appearance design and is available for $19.99 at Linsoul and …

SeekReal Dawn Pro: 10*14 mm Square Planar Driver + Knowles BA Hybrid Drivers HiFi Earphones

The SeekReal Dawn Pro is a new planar drive + BA driver IEM that has been released. It features a high-performance hybrid driver configuration, high-quality PU composite resin & lithium-magnesium alloy planar diaphragm, surprising adjusted…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) Moondrop LAN: Excellent build and package; balanced sound based on VDSF target

The Moondrop LAN has a studio monitor-like sound that reproduces speaker localization almost perfectly, with excellent transparency and original fidelity, and a very clear, low distortion sound. The package and build quality are also very …

FiiO Jade Audio JD7: Brand New Dual-Magnetic Dual-Cavity Single-Dynamic Driver IEMs

FiiO’s sub-brand Jade Audio has released a brand new single-dynamic driver pair of in-ear monitors, introducing the all-new Jade Audio JD7. With a 10mm PU Polymer diaphragm and dual-magnetic circuit design, the JD7 packs a powerful perform…

Softears Introduces Studio4 : Latest 4 Balanced Armature Driver IEMs with Reference-Grade Sound Tuning

In very little time in the international market and just a few product releases, Softears has made a great reputation in the international HiFi audio market. The brand focuses primarily on designing and marketing high-performance premium i…