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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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(News) Yanyin Canon II: 4BA + 1 Biological Dynamic Driver Hybrid HiFi IEMs

The Yanyin Canon II earphones feature a combination of one biological dynamic driver and four balanced armature drivers. They come with a high-quality graphene single crystal copper silver-plated cable and a medical resin shell with a gala…

(News) KZ EDXS: High Performance 10mm Dynamic IEMs

The KZ EDXS are high-performance in-ear monitors with a 10mm dynamic driver. They have a distinctive three-dimensional metallic facade that enhances depth, and the auricular attachments are ergonomically contoured for comfort. The EDXS del…

(Linsoul) Mid-Year Shopping Carnival 2023: The season of big sales is coming!

June is here and it's time for summer to begin! Linsoul is hosting its annual 618 Mid-Year Shopping Carnival 2023. The event will run from June 12 to 18, and will feature specially selected earphones and audio products at promotional price…

(News) SIMGOT EW200: 10mm SCP Diaphragm Dual-Magnetic-Circuit & Dual-Cavity Dynamic Driver In-Ear Earphones

The SIMGOT EW200 earphones are a high-performance in-ear headphone designed for audiophiles, studio monitoring, and gaming. They incorporate a flagship-level dual-magnetic-circuit and dual-cavity design that offers exceptional acoustic per…

(News) AFUL Performer8: 1DD+7BA Hybrid Flagship IEMs

AFUL Acoustics emerged last year as a premium high-quality IEM brand with their debutant IEM, the Performer 5 being an absolute hit in the international market. AFUL was actually founded back in 2018 with an aim to design and develop high-…

(News) See Audio Yume Ultra 1DD+2BA Hybrid IEMs: Four Upgrades With The All-New Yume Ultra

See Audio Yume is a highly celebrated series of multi-driver hybrid IEMs. The OG Yume marked the entry of See Audio in the international market. After that See Audio has never looked back. Since the OG Yume, every product in the series has…

(News) Shanling Introduces M9 Plus: Brand New Flagship Android Audio Player with Quad AK4499EX DACs

Back in 2021, Shanling introduced its flagship Android music player, the Shanling M9. It was a limited-run product due to the limited availability of AKM flagship chips at that time. It was limited to only 500 units worldwide, and not to a…

SONY MDR-MV1: A new generation standard studio monitor proposed by SONY for the stereophonic era

The MDR-MV1 is an ambitious new model that proposes new values while maintaining the essence of monitor headphones that accurately reproduce sound. By maximizing the performance of the new "360 Virtual Mixing Environment" technology, which…

Kiwi Ears Quartet: 2DD+2BA Hybrid In-Ear Monitor

The Kiwi Ears Quartet is an in-ear monitor with double 10mm titanium diaphragms drivers and custom balanced armature drivers for a natural tonal balance. It has a detachable high-quality oxygen-free silver-plated copper cable and is made o…

Luxury & Precision Launches "W4" & "W4-Ex" Flagship Portable USB DAC/AMPs

Luxury & Precision is a premium HiFi audio brand from China. They design, develop, and market top-quality audio products primarily known for their P6 Pro digital audio player and W2 Portable USB DAC/AMP. Today, Luxury & Precision has come …

Three All-New Upgrades With The DUNU Kima Classic: DUNU Kima Classic vs DUNU Kima!!

DUNU Kima Classic is a redesigned variant of the DUNU Kima IEMs with a new tuning profile that has a punchier, livelier sound. It has the same shell design and driver configuration but features an all-new color scheme and a color-matched c…

Topping Releases A70 Pro Headphone Amplifier & D70 Pro Sabre Flagship ES9039SPro DAC

Topping is a familiar name among audiophiles. Over the years Topping has got a great reputation as one of the leading brands for desktop HiFi audio gear including everything from a desktop audio decoder to headphone amplifier, and more. To…

AUDIRECT BEAM4: High-End Portable HiFi Decoding and Headphone Amplifier

The AUDIRECT BEAM4 is a portable digital decoding headphone amplifier that supports DSD up to 512 and PCM up to 32-BIT/768kHz. It features both single-ended and balanced headphone output ports, three levels of adjustable gain, and a batter…

Hidizs Launches MS5 Brand New Five-Driver Hybrid IEMs With Swappable Tuning Nozzles

In the audiophile world, Hidizs is a brand known for its IEMs and Digital Audio Players. Hidizs caters to audiophiles with its excellent products that offer a crazy price-to-performance ratio. Today, Hidizs has introduced a brand new pair …

RAPTGO Bridge: 2BA+2DD+PZT Tribrid In-Ear Monitor

The Raptgo BRIDGE in-ear tribrid Hi-Fi earphones feature a total of five drivers per side, including two balanced armature, two dynamic, and one piezoelectric driver, and a four-way crossover network. The earphones also come with interchan…

XSL X-One: Chinese earphones claiming low-cost final A8000

The X-ONE is tuned based on the popular final Audio A8000 in Japan, and the brand claims that its sound quality reproduction reaches more than 85% of that of the original A8000. If the price of only 5,000 yen is comparable to most of the s…

KZ PR2: Real Planar Magnetic Driver In-Ear Monitor

The KZ PR2 is an entry-level in-ear monitor with a range of features and benefits, making it an excellent choice for anyone looking for high-quality, reliable earphones. It is equipped with a newly developed 13.2mm real planar unit and a 7…

SOUND RHYME SR5: 4BA + 1 Dynamic Driver Hybrid 2Pin 0.78mm HiFi Audiophile In-ear Earphones IEMs

The Sound Rhyme SR5 is a 5-driver hybrid IEM with a patent four crossover scheme, 3D printing of sound cavities, and ergonomic comfort to wear. It features ENVISIONTEC 3D printing equipment from Germany, Knowles balanced armature for mediu…

Kiwi Ears Dolce: 10mm LDP Dynamic Driver in-Ear Monitor

The Kiwi Ears Dolce is an earphone that utilizes a brand new diaphragm material to accurately reproduce studio-grade audio. The 10mm LDP diaphragm is an innovative composite driver developed by crosslinked crystallization of low-density po…

(Linsoul) $1 Reservation Card for Kiwi Ears Quartet is now available!

Kiwi Ears Quartet is now available for early booking.

BLON X HBB Z300: 10mm Silicone Diaphragm In Ear Monitor for Musician Audiophile DJ Studio

BLON x HBB Z300 is a collaboration project between BLON and the legendary audio reviewer HBB. It is a truly unique product that reflects HBB's passion for high-quality sound and design. The earphones feature a state-of-the-art 10mm silicon…

Eight Upgrades With DUNU SA6 MKII: Brand New Multi-BA Hi-Res IEMs!!

Following the success of the SA6 and the limited-run SA6 Ultra, DUNU is back with a revamped version for the SA6 series, presenting you all, the brand new DUNU SA6 MKII. Based on the suggestions and reviews on the SA6 Ultra, DUNU has readj…

SIMGOT EW100P: High-Performance Dual-Chamber Dynamic Entry-Level Earphones

The Simgot EW100P is a set of in-ear monitors designed for audiophiles and music enthusiasts. It features a 10mm dynamic driver that accurately restores sound, a metal structure designed to follow the natural curve of your ear, and a high-…

CVJ Mei: 1DD+2BA Three Driver Hybrid IEMs With Dual Tuning Switches

CVJ is an emerging name in the HiFi audio industry. The brand has recently started launching products focusing primarily on the budget IEM category. Their products are widely appreciated by users and reviewers as well. We are proudly bring…

Topping Introduces EHA5: High-Power Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier

Electrostatic Headphones need specially developed amplifiers for their power requirements. They require high voltage output to unleash their full potential. Topping has years of expertise in designing high-end desktop audio gear. They have…

QDC Introduces Folk: Brand New Three-Driver Hybrid IEMs With Planar, DD, and BA Driver Combination

QDC is a well-recognized name in the HiFi audio industry. Based out of China, QDC is a premium in-ear monitor brand with many successful models under its name. With a dedicated team of acoustic engineers, QDC has maintained a good reputati…

Moondrop Blessing 3: Latest 4BA+2DD Advanced Hybrid IEMs

Moondrop isn’t bound to any introductions now. For many years, Moondrop has developed a reputation as one of the leading brands for high-resolution in-ear monitors from China. Today, Moondrop has released an update to its mid-fi segment wi…

Tripowin Piccolo: 11mm Dual-Cavity LCP Dynamic Driver Earphones

The Tripowin Piccolo earphones feature third generation liquid crystal polymer (LCP) diaphragms that are thin and responsive, resulting in excellent treble extension and tonal balance. The earphones are tuned to a modified tonal standard w…

See Audio Bravery RB Edition: New Cable For Enhanced Sound!!

See Audio is a HiFi audio brand specializing in the design, development, and marketing of HiFi in-ear monitors. With a core team of experienced audio engineers See Audio has developed many successful models for the international market. To…

Geek Wold GK100: 2BA + 3DD + 4PZT High Performance Multi Drivers IEM

The GK100 is a new flagship tribrid IEM with a unique nine-driver hybrid configuration, including dual high-performance balanced armature drivers, three dynamic drivers, and four piezoelectric ceramics. It features a four-way frequency cro…