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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

KZ & CCA, the standard brand of low-priced, cost-effective, and strongest multi-driver Chinese earphones, and their latest popular recommended models 2023

Knowledge Zenith, aka KZ Acoustics, is a reputable China-based manufacturer of HiFi Chinese earphones.KZ Acoustics features affordable, yet solid manufacturing quality, with a large number of drivers and high quality, high-resolution It is…

The most popular entry-level Chinese IEMs under $100 that are currently attracting the most attention around the world and are most appreciated by audiophiles 2023

In this article, my blog, which collects audio information from around the world, will introduce some of the most highly rated, cutting-edge, and trendy Chinese IEMs that are currently available for under $100 and are easy on the wallet.

Latest Best Planar Magnetic Chi-fi In Ear Monitors Collection

IEM manufacturing technology is advancing day by day, especially in the last few years, with technological innovations in materials and driver construction. This article features earphones with planar drivers, which are popular for their u…

(Chi-fi IEM impression) Open Audio Mercury 2.0: Improved high-frequency characteristics enhance overall sound balance and resolution

Open Audio's Mercury has been a big seller at a relatively affordable price, and now Open Audio has made a minor update to the Mercury to further improve its sound quality, Open Audio Mercury 2.0.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) BQEYZ Summer: A fairly well-balanced neutral sound. The midrange sounds lush and natural.

BQEYZ Summer is a new star player in the $100 range. Although it is a hybrid driver model, it has very low distortion and is almost completely neutral, so you can hear the midrange with a texture that is quite close to the original sound. …

【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…

【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…

【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…

【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…

【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.

【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…

【Chi-fi earphones impressions】Reecho x Peacock Audio Spring Fever: Earphones with clarity in the midrange, bright and good visibility, and vocal shine

These earphones, which generally place emphasis on the mid range, are suitable for vocals, but do not emphasize the body much, but rather feel a citrus flavor with a sense of smoothness and cleanliness. Female vocals can be a bit of a shor…

【Chi-fi earphones impressions】KBEAR KB04: A model that inherits the concept of the popular model KBEAR DIAMOND

The low-frequency atmosphere sounded exactly like DIAMOND. I get the impression that the DIAMOND package has been reconfigured to make it easier to purchase. The cables and accessories are fairly rugged, but the build quality of the earpho…

【Chi-fi earphones impressions】KBEAR DIAMOND: Constructive U-shaped signature sound with hot and powerful lows, hard and solid mid-highs with clues, and mild highs

It has a sound signature that should be a gentle U-shape, and there is a characteristic that the lows and the mids are somewhat intimate, and the three-dimensional effect tends to be ambiguous. It may give people the impression of being bu…

【Chi-fi earphones impressions】Moondrop Starfield: Open sound field expression with transparency and height by the Harman target curve

The distinctive feature is that it has a high sense of detail while maintaining the breadth and openness of the sound field expression, and the transparency at high frequencies. If you are looking for an earphone with a wide sound field an…

【Chi-fi earphones impressions】NF AUDIO NA1: A beautiful sound with a natural diffuse sound field.

The spatial expression is wonderful, and the tone atmosphere should sound relatively natural. The adjustment of the high range is also good, the overtones do not sound too much, the sound does not shine excessively, it is mild and easy to …

【Chi-fi earphones impressions】TANCHJIM Oxygen: A versatile sound with a nearly flat U-shape that balances graininess, coolness, warmth and sweetness.

This time I checked the sound quality impression of TANCHJIM Oxygen. Despite being slightly elaborate, it has a well-balanced, flat overall, powerful rhythm with good attack, good vocal focus, and the sound is sweet and warm. Well tuned, i…

【Chi-fi earphones impressions】MacaW GT600s Pro [Silver nozzle]: Sharp, solid, metallic. But it has a crisp and clean U-shaped soun

This time, I checked the sound quality impression of the silver nozzle of MacaW GT600s Pro. It has a very clean and refreshing atmosphere with a sharp, solid cue and resolution-oriented sound. It was confirmed that the overtones were easy …