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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Tripowin Cencibel: High-resolution dynamic driver IEM

New dynamic driver IEMs, Tripowin Cencibel, have been released.

Floaudio CALLA: Well organized 1DD IEM

The debut model "Floaudio CALLA" has been released by the emerging Chinese brand Floaudio.

KZ ZS10 PRO X: Upgraded 1DD+4BA Hybrid Driver HiFi IEM

KZ's hybrid driver IEMs have been upgraded with the release of the KZ ZS10 PRO X.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) Tingker TK160: Excellent listening earphones with deep bass and very clear, bright, cheerful, and ear-friendly midrange

The Tingker TK160 has a neutral sound, leaning toward the low frequencies. The midrange sounds bright and clear, but the highs have a mild monitor-like listening sound. It is attractive because of its excellent midrange transparency, but i…

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) UGREEN HiTune X6: Immersive spatial expression with emphasis on presence and envelopment. Energetic and dynamic sound. Practical and effective ANC; good wearing comfort

The UGREEN HiTune X6 is a fully wireless earphone with a dynamic, energetic and enjoyable sound with a V-shaped type that emphasizes low frequencies. Active noise cancellation is also of a practical level and the fit is excellent. In addit…

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) QCY T18: For those who want to listen to well-balanced sound for a long time. Multi-point support & high communication stability.

The QCY T18 offers a very balanced studio-tuned style sound.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) QCY T20: Inner ear low frequency idiot

The QCY T20, as the brand describes it, is a typical "low frequency idiot" with powerful heavy bass, a sound that I don't think is suitable for everyone. Personally, though, I like it a lot.

Kinera Gramr Modular IEM Upgrade Cable With Detachable Boom Microphone

Who said you can’t use your premium HiFi IEMs for calling?? Kinera has come up with a brand new IEM upgrade cable that features a detachable omnidirectional boom microphone, meet the all-new Kinera Gramr. The cable includes a microphone th…

SIVGA M200: Flat-Head Earphones With Large 15.4mm Dynamic Driver

Sivga has made a good name in the industry with its wide range of wooden over-ear headphones. But little do we know, Sivga also deals in flat-head earbuds and in-ear monitors. Today, Sivga has released a brand new set of flat-head earphone…

(News) MUSE HiFi M1: Type-C To 3.5mm Portable Audio Dac Adapter

MUSE HiFi has released the MUSE HiFi M1, a compact audio adapter with built-in DAC.

(News) Rose Technics Aura Evo: HiFi Dynamics Driver In-ear Earphones

Rose Technics Aura Evo is now available.

(News) HarmonicDyne Headphone Carrying Case: Headset Storage Package

HarmonicDyne has introduced a convenient Carrying Case for Headphones.

(News) TANGZU Shimin Li: Latest Single Dynamic Driver IEMs Now Available On Pre-Order At HiFiGO

Following the success of their introductory IEM, the Yuan Li. TANGZU Audio(formerly known as TForce) has come up with a brand new set of IEMs, the TANGZU SHIMIN LI. It’s the second product from their introductory dynasty series of IEMs fir…

(News) DDHiFi TC28i Pro: Lightning to Dual USB-C Female Jack OTG Power Adapter

DDHiFi has released the DDHiFi TC28i Pro, an ultra-compact portable hPower Adapter with Lightning plug support.

(News) Three Major Updates With The Latest Moondrop NEKOCAKE KURONEKO: Bluetooth V5.2 Connectivity, & More

Today, Moondrop announces its latest upgrade to the famous NEKOCAKE, meet the all-new Moondrop NEKOCAKE KURONEKO. The primary upgrade with this latest TWS from Moondrop is the implementation of an upgraded Bluetooth chipset and a new color…

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) EnacFire E60: Excellent listening model for a slightly dark space with a profound and natural overtone resonant sound

The EnacFire E60 is an excellent listening model that lets you hear the beautiful overtones of woodwinds and violins in a slightly dark space. The warm midrange and mild, non-peaked highs make it comfortable to listen to and easy to immers…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) CCA CRA+: This model is a mid-range version of the CCA CRA. Not bad, but overall, CRA-

CCA CRA+ has a V-shaped sound balance with an awareness of neutral sound, and is an IEM with a highly transparent midrange that is carefully listened to.

(News) Audirect Atom Mini: ES9280AC PRO Chip HiFi Portable USB DAC Amplifier

Audirect has released the Audirect Atom Mini, a small dongle amplifier.

(Review Round Up) Moondrop NEKOCAKE

This is a summary round up of the Moondrop NEKOCAKE true wireless earbuds review article by Moondrop.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) KZ EDA Green: High resolution and high definition. Excellent monitor earphones

The KZ EDA (green) is an excellent neutral studio monitor, capable of rendering the entire musical picture clearly and crisply. It is not for those who are sensitive to high frequencies, those who want thickness in the midrange, or those w…

(News) TRN BT3S pro: Bluetooth Neck-type Replaceable Bluetooth Upgrade Cable

TRN has released its latest Bluetooth re-cable, the TRN BT3S pro.

(News) CCA CRA+: A popular model that has evolved further

KZ's sub-brand CCA is back with a brushed-up version of its very popular model. CCA CRA+ has been released.

(News) Reecho SG-01 OVA: Popular entry-level Chinese IEMs are back with upgraded cables!

Reecho, a popular Chinese IEM brand, has released the Reecho SG-01 OVA, a repackaged model of its entry-level Reecho SG-01 IEMs with a new cable.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) QCY T13: Mellow sound that makes music sound majestic in a slightly relaxed soundstage. Highly customizable and long playback time. Excellent entry-level model, but only a little concerned about communication quality.

The QCY T13 has a well-balanced, low-frequency-leaning sound. It is carefully emphasized so that the soundstage sounds wide while maintaining balance very well, and it maintains detail well, giving an excellent listening sound that is plea…

(News) HiFi dynamic driver Chinese IEM "HZSOUND Waist Drum" released.

HZSOUND, a very popular Chinese Audio brand, has released its latest Chinese earphones with dynamic drivers, the HZSOUND Waist Drum.

(News) Moondrop NEKOCAKE Special Edition, a collaboration model with Ash Arms, is now available!

A collaboration special edition "Moondrop NEKOCAKE Special Edition" with the popular smartphone game "Ash Arms" has appeared in the completely wireless earphones "Moondrop NEKOCAKE" of the popular brand "Moondrop".

(Gaming Headset Review) EKSA Air Joy Plus (E3 Plus): Gaming headset suitable for FPS with emphasis on understanding left and right localization

The EKSA AirJoy Plus is a low-cost USB gaming headset for FPS with an emphasis on left/right localization. It provides a powerful effect at a low price when playing first- or third-person games where a sense of left and right orientation i…

(News) FiiO KA1 Latest USB DAC/AMP With Premium ES9281AC Pro DAC Chip

FiiO in collaboration with its sister brand Jade Audio has announced their latest Portable USB DAC/AMP, the FiiO&JadeAudio KA1. The KA1 adopts not only a high-resolution DAC but also a powerful headphone amplifier, promising us an authenti…

(Monitor Headphones Review) Behringer HPM1000: Private theater room with a rich sound that emphasizes a sense of depth and fullness.

The Behriger HPM1000 is a fairly inexpensive monitor headphone. Its sound emphasizes depth to create a theater-room-like soundstage, which enriches the sound of music and provides a highly immersive listening experience, but it is not fait…

(Gaming Headset Review) EKSA Air Joy Pro (E3 Pro): A low-cost gaming headset with quite excellent localization. The overall balance is also good, making it an excellent all-around monitor/listening model.

The EKSA AirJoy Pro is an excellent gaming headphone that offers excellent localization despite its overwhelmingly low price. The EKSA AirJoy Pro is not only an excellent monitor model due to its excellent localization and sound balance, b…