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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Review

(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 …

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Lenovo thinkplus LP40 Pro: Compact, easy-to-carry casual earphones. Midrange-oriented sound typical of inner-ear earphones

Lenovo thinkplus LP40 Pro are an easy-to-carry casual earbuds in a compact and cute housing. It features inner-ear comfort and bright sound with a focus on the midrange.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) TRN MT4: Good original sound fidelity. Mild and pleasing sound to the ear

The TRN MT4 has excellent transparency, high original fidelity, and a mild, pleasing sound to the ear.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) TinHiFi C5: Mellow neutral sound with impressive mild midrange over deep, heavy bass

The TinHiFi C5 is the first hybrid model in the C series, but it has been carefully tuned with a neutral sound balance in mind, and you can feel TinHiFi's enthusiasm for this series. TinHiFi's excellent build quality is also on full displa…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite: Bountiful neutral sound that creates a sunny space filled with peaceful music

Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite is IEMs that has been magically created by the brand to achieve a colorful, harmonic, and beautiful worldview. It has the sound of a maestro who makes you hear music with a more pictorial and vivid impression, rath…

(Monitor Headphones Review) Austrian Audio Hi-X50: An ambitious product from an up-and-coming brand that delivers high-resolution, low-distortion studio-grade sound.

The Austrian Audio Hi-X50 delivers clear studio-grade sound with very high resolution and low distortion, and the overall sound balance is highly refined with good original fidelity and build quality.

(High-End IEM Review) Westone MACH 80: Westone's new flagship for high resolution and bright mid-range.

To reboot the consumer segment with the new MACH series, Westone has given the MACH 80 a different signature to the previous W-series flagship W80. Whether or not this has been successful, it is true that the sense of detail has been impro…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) Unique Melody Maven Pro: High resolution and depth of sound field. An item for the wealthy with a stunningly beautiful appearance that satisfies the desire to own.

The Unique Melody Maven Pro have a captivating design that pleases the eye with its beautifully crafted, jewellery-like appearance. Its sound emphasises a sense of depth, with a chic and elegant resonance that will leave you with a high-re…

(Wired Headphones Review) HarmonicDyne Athena: Neutral sound similar to studio monitors. Attractive sound field expression with a sense of envelopment and immersion.

The HarmonicDyne Athena is one of the most outstanding achievements in the HarmonicDyne headphone series, which has always been striving for new materials and new heights. It has excellent audio specs, with a sound quality that is generall…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) MEAOES Eagle: High-resolution and delicate platinum sound. Delivering fine detail to those who like analytical sound.

The MEAOES Eagle is an excellent analytical monitor with a resolution and subtle, analytical sound that rivals ultra high-end beyond its price. It has a very detailed sound with a strong sense of separation and has the potential to be a gr…

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) HUAWEI Freebuds Pro 2: High functionality and high sound quality. Ambitious work from HUAWEI offering powerful ANC and excellent neutral sound.

The HUAWEI FreeBuds Pro 2 is a versatile true wireless earphone with near neutral sound balance, high resolution and clarity, and excellent active noise cancellation performance at the top of its price range.

(High-End IEM Review) Campfire Audio Holocene: Andromeda's little brother

The Campfire Audio Holocene is a pair of earbuds with a subdued, desaturated midrange; the usual excellent build quality of Campfire Audio products is still present, and the packaging, while not as luxurious as the unpacking experience, is…

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) FIIL CC Pro2: LDAC support + high functionality. Superior neutral sound.

The FIIL CC Pro2 are earphones that is almost a perfect upward compatibility of the EarFun Air Pro SV. It inherits the neutral sound of the EarFun Air Pro SV, but with higher resolution, support for the high-quality sound codec LDAC, and i…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) FAudio Dark Sky: High-resolution neutral sound worthy of FAudio's flagship. Beautiful midrange with high transparency.

The FAudio Dark Sky have a superior resolution that stands head and shoulders above the rest of the high-end market, and they have an attractive sound with a crystal-clear midrange that is also highly transparent. The package is so luxurio…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) Kinera Celest Gumiho: High luminance neutral sound with a sense of detail

The Kinera Celest Gumiho has excellent resolution and a sound that emphasizes detail. The design is stylish and quite satisfying, but it tends to sound a bit dry and metallic, so it is not for everyone. It is not suitable for people who ar…

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Angry Miao CYBERBLADE: Excellent neutral sound reproducing excellent localization and texture

The Angry Miao CYBERBLADE has a very balanced, near perfect neutral sound signature, active noise canceling performance meets about the price standard, excellent communication quality, and good build quality. At least in terms of sound qua…

(Chi-fi IEM Review) 3APLUS AP60: High luminance metallic sound

The 3APLUS AP60 are DIY Chinese IEMs that has a build quality that is not bad considering its price, with a high brightness, high resolution, and detailed sound.

(IEM Review) Acoustic Effect TRY-01: Typical balanced armature sound

The Acoustic Effect TRY-01 is an earphone that offers a harmonic-rich, high-resolution sound that is typical of single balanced armature driver models.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Poweradd T-M6: Heavy, deep, groove-rich low frequencies and enveloping, resonant midrange

The Poweradd T-M6 are true wireless earphones with deep bass and depth, and a rich, resonant, immersive soundstage.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Lenovo thinkplus LivePods GM2 Pro: High-resolution V-shaped sound with audible edges

The Lenovo thinkplus LivePods GM2 Pro are true wireless earbuds that offer high resolution and depth of sound at a low price.

(Wireless Headphones Review) Edifier WH950NB: Flagship wireless headphones with LDAC support for powerful ANC and high sound quality that can be easily carried around

The Edifier WH950NB is very functional headphones with strong ANC performance, support for the high-quality sound codec LDAC, and easy portability and long battery life for use all the time on the go.

(Monitor Headphones Review) Austrian Audio Hi-X55: Unique sound balance that emphasizes a sense of depth. Attractive deep and massive low frequency range.

The Austrian Audio Hi-X55 is a monitor headphone that shines with a low frequency range that excels in depth and massiveness, and gives a rich, resonant sound with a unique depth soundstage.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) AVIOT TE-J1: Fun V-shaped sound with high resolution, flashy highs and massive lows

Given its high resolution, the AVIOIT TE-J1 is an excellent fully wireless earphone with a properly implemented hybrid driver. The localization is good, and the dynamic and enjoyable sound is probably the most attractive feature.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) CCA PLA13: Excellent range feeling that is both profound and exhilarating

The CCA PLA13 is an in-ear monitor with a wonderful sense of range, which is oddly characteristic of planar drive systems.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) KBEAR Storm: V-shaped sound with boomy low frequency

The KBEAR Storm is IEMs that has a V-shaped signature.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Marshall Motif A.N.C: Marshall guitar sound with a touch of color

If you are a fan of beautiful electric guitar edges, we recommend that you include the Marshall Motif A.N.C in your consideration list.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) CCA HM20: Dark and sober mild U-shaped sound

The CCA HM20 is IEMs with a fairly complex driver configuration of 1DD+7BA hybrid, but with a fairly smooth sound image consistency.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Technics EAH-AZ40: Shine and Heaviness

The Technics EAH-AZ40 has a typical V-shaped type sound with deep lows and aggressive highs. The low-frequency quality is quite high and may be an attractive option for low-frequency enthusiasts.

(True Wireless Earbuds Review) Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro: LDAC compatible. High-performance true wireless earphones with bright balanced sound

The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro are relatively high-performance earphones that support the high-quality sound codec LDAC.

(Chi-fi IEM Review) Kinera Celest Pandamon: Unique world view with bright mid-range

The Kinera Celest Pandamon is IEMs with an impressive bright midrange.