AFUL Acoustics Performer 5: Brand-New 1DD+4BA Hybrid IEMs With Patented Technologies

AFUL Performer5

AFUL Acoustics is a new name in the international market. Founded back in 2018,  AFUL has aimed to design top-quality performing IEMs at pocket-friendly prices. With the help of a professional R&D Team, they have developed several different patented technologies in order to achieve their aim. Following their years of research and development, AFUL has obtained multiple patents in technological innovation, for example specially developed frequency division technology, full-stage multi-stage correction network compensator, etc. AFUL has created its own brilliance in the HiFi field. Today, they are debuting in the international market with their very first pair of hybrid driver in-ear monitors, the all-new AFUL Performer 5. Performer 5 is a five-driver hybrid set of in-ear monitors that features AFUL’s patented EnvisionTec 3D-Printed Acoustic Structure, RLC Frequency Crossover Division Correction Technology, and High-Damping Air-Pressure Balance System technologies to deliver premium sound!!

AFUL Performer 5 is launched officially for 219.99$, you can check out more information here. It’s also available on Aliexpress here, Amazon Japan here, and Amazon international here. You can visit AFUL on their website here.

The all-new Performer 5 is designed with a five-driver hybrid configuration. The pair features a custom-developed dynamic driver with four high-performance customized balanced armature drivers. AFUL has arranged these drivers in a three-way frequency crossover where the DD unit produces an impactful, deep-hitting bass response, two balanced armature drivers produce a rich midrange, and two balanced armatures deliver a well-extended, crisp high-frequency response. With the help of RLC Network frequency crossover correction technology, the multi-driver distortion is effectively lowered in the output signal.

AFUL has used high-precision 3D printing technology with their patented EnvisionTEC 3D Printer to design an accurate acoustic structure. The structure consists of acoustic tubes featuring a 60mm ultra-long and ultra-thin bass tube, a 30mm mid-bass tube, etc. Performer 5 delivers a powerful bass response with excellent phase connection with the other frequencies. Similarly, mid-range and treble performance also benefits from this specially developed 3D printed acoustic cavity structure, resulting in an overall great sound performance. Performer 5 delivers quality sound with high-resolution clarity and crisp details with a powerful lower end.

AFUL Performer 5 looks magnificent. The shells are made up of high-quality skin-friendly resin material. They feature beautiful magma-styled designer face covers with a unique design for each unit. The pair comes with a detachable cable design. It features standard 0.78mm 2-pin connectors that allow for easy replacement or upgrade of cable whenever required. AFUL Performer 5 is launched officially for 219.99$, you can check out more details here.

Some User Reviews

Osprey Andy(Head-Fi)

Andy has absolutely enjoyed performer 5, He finds the technologies implemented in the P5 translating into great sonic performances that install WOW elements with the set. He likes the highly organic and natural sound with lovely timbre and tonal balance of the pair. According to Andy, The Performer 5 has a vibrant and mature sound that compels the users to want to listen more and more. Just pasting his words here, “While being musical, P5 remained highly acute with technicalities, details, and crisp imaging in abundance, always. And yes the Bass, damn that Subwoofer sensation is an absolute winner in my book.”

Andy quite liked the AFUL Performer 5, you can read his full review here.

Josef Carlo Pusta(Facebook)

Josef Carlo Pusta liked the performance of Performer 5. In his review, he finds it competing well with the LETSHUOER Kinda Lava which is approx 500-600$ in price. In his words, “Personally though, I’d get Performer 5 if its price would be ~300-400 USD.” He finds the Performer 5 to compete well with IEMs priced around 300-400$ price bracket.

You can check out his complete review on Gizaudio Group on Facebook here.

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Timmy absolutely loved the Performer 5, he rates it B+ in his rating list. According to this, Performer 5 gets the rating of Maximum worth its price under 500$. Timmy finds the Performer 5 to have a neutral-ish sound with bass boosted signature. He finds the tuning balance of the pair to be excellent, Treble is the most interesting to him. He says Treble is pretty well-extended and delivered nicely.

AFUL Performer 5 is the only pair in Timmy’s tier list around the 200$ price point to get the B+ rating. You can check out his complete review over here.

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TRN XuanWu: 10mm Planar Magnetic & Customized Balanced Armature Driver IEMS

TRN XuanWu

TRN has released its latest planar magnetic and BA hybrid IEM, the TRN XuanWu.

Features

• The Name XuanWu Comes From The Four Symbols Of Chinese Astronomy
• Exclusive 10mm Square Planar Driver
• Compact and Durable
• 4 Core Stranded Cable
• Groundbreaking and Revolutionary Driver

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

• Brand: TRN
• Product model: XuanWu
• Jack type: 3.5mm
• Wear: Ear hook
• Transducer type: Hybrid Planar In-Ear Monitor
• Frequency response: 20Hz-20KHz
• Connector type: 2Pin
• Impedance: 12Ω
• Sensitivity: 117dB
• Weight (Single Headphone cable): 5.3g+20g
• Colours: Black and gold
• Cable length: 1.2m±3cm
• What is in the pack?
  
  • 1* XuanWu IEM
  • 4* core silver-plate cable
  • 7 pairs of ear tips
    • 1 pair of T-set (M)
    • 3 pairs of Balanced ear tips (SML)
    • 3 pairs of Bass ear tips (SML)

Immortality and Eternity

The name XuanWu comes from the Four Symbols of Chinese astronomy. The XuanWu, or the Black Tortoise (a.k.a. "Black Warrior") is actually a tortoise entwined together with a serpent, representing the combination of movement and stillness, or the yin and yang. It is the symbol of winter and the domination of the northern sky. It also represents the lifecycle and harmonization of the universe.

Square Planar Driver

Developed and manufactured by Bellsing, this distinctively new and exclusive 10mm square planar driver contribute to the powerful bass and warm vocal, perfect for daily music listener. By combining the strength of dynamic driver and conventional planar drivers, the Bellsing driver is a master in maintaining the harmony of all frequencies, which is a rare contribution among planar driver headphones.

Compact and Durable

Made of Aluminum alloy faceplate and semi-permeable resin shell, the TRN XuanWu is a perfect example of simplicity and quality. The metallic case is not only durable but looks classy and premium.

4 core stranded cable

TRN XuanWu uses 4 core cables made of pure copper and silver-plated copper, which has the advantage of both types of copper cable, making the output sounds wider. As the resolution increases, the audio output is richer with details. Connectors is available in 3.5mm, 2.5mm, and 4.4mm that is gold-plated.

Groundbreaking and Revolutionary Driver

The innovated Bellsing driver of TRN XuanWu makes it possible for planar magnetic driver to be used on headphones and not just the bulky speaker and amplifiers that require great power to drive. The TRN XuanWu only has a 12Ω impedance, even a smartphone could drive it excellently.

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TINHIFI C3: 10mm PU+LCP Composite Diaphragm HiFi Wired In-Ear Monitor

TINHIFI C3

TinHiFi, a well-established and very popular brand, has released a new DD IEM, the TINHIFI C3.

Features

• LCP Superlinear Composite Diaphragm
• Light-weight Ergonomics Design
• The Harman Target Curve of According Audiophile Target
• HIFI Grade Silver Plated Cable

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

• Driver Unit: 10mm PU+LCP Composite diaphragm
• Interface: Gold-plated 2P connector
• Cable: 1.25m 4 strands transparent pvc stranded wire
• Impedance: 32Ω
• Max Power: 5mW
• Frequency: 10-20000Hz
• Sensitivity: 106±3dB@1kHz 0.179V
• Single weight: 4.39

LCP Superlinear Composite Diaphragm

LCP composite micron-scale diaphragm, with very strong elasticity. It realizes higher accurate high-frequency vibration and excellent transient response. TINHIFI CS equipped with KAIKOKU-CCAW 0.035mm light weight sound unit imported from Japan is adopted.lt has the effect of a wide sound range and high-frequency transparency, which optimizes the high-frequency extension of the sound and presents richer detail.

Light-weight Ergonomics Design

TINHIFI C3 adopts 3D-printing technology, capturing the contour of the ear canal and the shape of the outer ear accurately through a computer model simulation database of the human ears. It not only fits the human ears canal perfectly but also maintains a certain physical sound insulation ability, which makes it very comfortable to wear.

TINHIFI C3 overall weight is only 4.38g, it greatly reduces the pressure on the ears. Semi-custom contour penetrates perfectly into the ear canal with some physical noise reduction. The TINHIFI C3 is made with environmental-friendly material that are harmless to the skin for long-term contact.

The Harman Target Curve of According Audiophile Target

TINHIFI C3 is tuned according to Harman Target and the opinions of senior audiophiles, which makes it have the right extension from low-frequency to high-frequency, full intermediate frequency, and rich layers.

HIFI Grade Silver Plated Cable

Using 4-core 270C silver-plated wire core, the sound is transparent and clean. For a 2-Pin interchangeable cable design, you can replace other earphone cables to get more sound quality experience. N52 ultra-powerful magnet and full internal dual magnetic circuit design provide unmatched low-frequency performance and transient response.

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(Chi-fi IEM Review) AFUL Performer 5: Good neutral sound balance. Smooth, good connection between registers and natural decay.

AFUL Performer 5

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Recommended for people like this

• People who value sound balance
• People who value sound image consistency
• People who like warm sound

Overview of AFUL Performer 5

This review will give an overview of AFUL Performer 5. A complete review of this product can be found here.

audio-sound Score

• Total Score: 8.5 / 10.0
• Package: 7.5 / 10.0
• Build quality: 8.5 / 10.0
• Fitment: 8.5 / 10.0
• High range: 9.5 / 10.0
• Mid range: 9.5 / 10.0
• Low range: 9.5 / 10.0
• Less distortion: 6.5 / 10.0

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Basic Specifications

• Frequency response: 5Hz to 35kHz
• Impedance: 35Ω
• Sensitivity: 110dB
• Cable connector: 0.78mm 2pin

Features of AFUL Performer 5

• Five-driver hybrid configuration.
• 1 Powerful Dynamic Driver for lower-end.
• Four High-Performance Customised Balanced Armature Drivers(2 for mids, 2 for highs).
• EnvisionTEC High-Precision 3D Printed Acoustic Tube Structure.
• High-Damping Air-Pressure Balance System.
• RLC Network Frequency Division Correction Technology.
• Ergonomic & Lightweight.
• Unique designer face covers.

Performer 5 is a brand new five-driver hybrid set of in-ear monitors from AFUL Acoustics. The pair houses a combination of a powerful dynamic driver and four high-performance balanced armature drivers on each side tuned precisely using in-house developed RLC Network Frequency Division Correction Technology. AFUL Acoustics has featured ergonomic and lightweight ear shells with uniquely textured face covers. With several different patented technologies from AFUL Acoustics, the Performer 5 is made to deliver a quality performance for its listeners with impressive sound delivery!!

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Specially Developed EnvisionTEC High-Precision 3D Printed Acoustic Tube Structure

Using high-quality 3D printing technology, AFUL Acoustics has designed a precise 3D printed acoustic tube structure for the Performer 5. They have named it EnvisionTEC acoustic tube structure. This features a 60mm ultra-long and ultra-thin bass tube with a 30mm mid-bass duct structure for a powerful, slamming bass response. It helps maintain a proper phase correction between different frequencies.

Unparalleled Sound With Five-Driver Hybrid Configuration

AFUL Acoustics Performer 5 gets a five-driver hybrid configuration for unmatched sound performance. The pair houses a custom dynamic driver with four balanced armature drivers. The dynamic driver here produces a powerful lower end while the Balanced Armatures are arranged for a clean midrange and accurate treble response.

RLC Network Frequency Division Correction Technology

In order to get the best out of the five-driver hybrid configuration, Performer 5 features in-house developed RLC Network Frequency Division Technology. It not only allows the different drivers to have accurate frequency division but also corrects their non-ideal frequency response for certain frequency bands presenting the listeners with a smooth frequency response without any peaks or irregularities.

High-Damping Air-Pressure Balance System

AFUL Acoustics Performer 5 is designed with a high-damping air-pressure balance system. It releases the air pressure inside the ear canal when the pair is worn promising a comfortable listening experience. With this specially designed air-pressure balance system, the bass texture and slam of the Performer 5 are also improved.

Compact & Ergonomic Design

With precise accuracy and ergonomically designed ear shells, the comfort level of the Performer 5 is top-notch. The pair has been designed to deliver a super comfortable listening experience for most users.

package

The packaging of the AFUL Performer 5 is mundane. A mundane carrying case, a color-coded set of three sizes of ear tips, and a mundane manual, all of which are commonplace in this price range.

The quality of the packaging meets the price standard, but it is not the sort of thing that brings a luxurious unboxing experience.

It is a very ordinary experience.

Package contents

• AFUL Performer 5
• Eartips
• Carrying case
• Manuals

Build quality

Build quality meets price standard.

The faceplate is beautiful.

The black areas of the Performer 5 ear shells tend to be fingerprint magnets and tend to show fingerprints somewhat easily.

Fit

The fit is good.

Sound quality

REW Frequency Response

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Sound quality description

In this review, I use the standard eartips size L and drive it with the FiiO M15.

AFUL Performer 5 has a balanced, near-neutral sound signature.

Please see here for detailed reviews on sound quality.

Lows / Bass

The low frequency range of the AFUL Performer 5 is excellent for this price range, both in terms of extension and perspective. The balance with the midrange is also of a good standard.

Generally, the AFUL Performer 5's low frequencies sound clear and well-lined, as they are sufficiently linear and distortion is very low.

The deepest part, the heavy bass, is a bit lacking in energy, and rumble, for example, may seem a bit weak, and perhaps the weight of the kick may also be a bit lacking for low frequency lovers. Personally, I prefer a heavier kick with more impact. The tightness is also a bit loose and sounds slightly expansive to me.

The electric bass has enough depth and breadth, with a touch of blackness.

The low frequencies are likely to sound slightly more impressive than the mids, depending on the difference between presence and clarity, and they seem to serve well as a starting point for a sense of contrast in the overall music, but the level may be lacking for heavy bass enthusiasts, both in terms of depth and volume.

Mids

AFUL has adjusted the midrange of the Performer 5 well with neutrality in mind, and for many there is little to complain about in terms of sound balance. The balance between the low and high frequencies is also excellent.

However, the midrange tends to have a higher distortion rate than the rest of the range and suffers from a lack of transparency.

Performer 5's midrange is slightly noisy even at the correct volume level, giving the warm impression of lack of clarity, and it is easy to think that the reproduction of three-dimensionality and the delineation of the sound image is not very good.

Vocals and instrumental sounds are likely to sound a bit fluffy with a lot of incidental sounds, and the separation from the background is likely to seem poor. Audiophiles who value the midrange may rate the Performer 5 lower in this respect.

At the same time, the Performer 5 suffers from shortcomings in the upper high frequencies, which are somewhat lacking in energy and tend to be rendered with less subtlety, at least to me.

Highs / Treble

AFUL has done a good job of adjusting the highs on Performer 5 so that they are fairly smooth and naturally attenuated.

While the highs can be expected to be a bit lacking for many, they are not so lacking and are at a level that is not too bad. However, the cymbal crash and hi-hat presence are a bit less sparkly and less distinct in my opinion.

Strings and wind instruments extend with very smooth and natural overtones, and the sound image is very consistent. The connection is very good, not unlike that of a multi-driver hybrid, but the height is lacking.

Sound quality general comment

• Original Sound Fidelity: A+
• Recommendation: A-
• Personal preference: B+

It is immediately apparent that AFUL has put its heart and soul into tuning Performer 5. With smooth, well-connected instruments and vocals with a sense of sound image consistency, and a sound field expression that successfully reproduces a speaker-like sense of forward localization through careful attenuation of the high frequencies, it is almost beyond reproach in terms of sound balance.

However, the lack of clarity in the midrange is a future issue for AFUL. Its sound simply lacks transparency, the reproduction of three-dimensionality is not good, and instruments do not sound fresh and lively.

While it has a pleasant warmth to it, the degree of distortion, unlike, say, the Open Audio Mercury (also 1DD + 4BA), seems a bit outside the comfort zone. Of course, my preference for the Mercury has more to do with bass volume and depth, so it is not my intention to simply place the Mercury above the Performer 5. However, to me, the midrange is much more worth listening to on Mercury.

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Comparison of Mercury and Performer 5 (frequency response)

Sound quality features

Pros

• Excellent sound image consistency
• Good sound balance
• Massive
• Comfortable to listen to
• Lustrous sound
• Excellent fidelity
• Warmth
• Nostalgic sound
• Natural overtone expression
• Speaker-like localization

Cons

• Lacks in high frequency extension
• Lacks transparency in the midrange
• Quantity and depth of low frequency range may not be enough to satisfy low frequency lovers or bass heads.

General comment

The AFUL Performer 5 is a multi-driver earphones with a very smooth and well-connected sound image consistency. The clear drawback of high distortion is likely to divide this earphone's reputation, but it is a relatively good choice in its price range.

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KZ Introduces PR1 Pro: Second-Generation Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs!!

KZ PR1 PRO

Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs have been a hit this year. Different brands including LETSHUOER, DUNU, Celest, etc. have joined hands with the Planar Magnetic Driver Technology. A few weeks ago, KZ Acoustics, commonly known as KZ, also released its own Planar driver IEMs, they named it the PR1. The pair brought us a taste of a planar magnetic driver with its self-developed 13.2mm planar driver unit. Today, KZ has introduced its latest successor to the PR1. With an optimized planar magnetic driver, presenting the all-new KZ PR1 Pro.

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KZ PR1 Pro is launched officially for 80.99$, you can check out more information here.

Based on the previous PR1 Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs, KZ has optimized the driver for improved driveability and enhanced sound performance. The PR1 Pro comes equipped with this new second-generation 13.2mm planar magnetic driver. With its optimized driver unit, the PR1 Pro is easier to drive and produces crisp sound resolution & performance. The detail retrieval is also said to be better than the PR1 and the high-frequency response is denser than the OG PR1. With the PR1 Pro, Users will be able to enjoy their music with the goodness of Planar on the PR1 Pro. Be prepared to experience your favorite music in a smooth, and precise manner.

KZ has featured an exquisite, premium design with the PR1 Pro. The ear shells are lightweight and ergonomic. They are made up of skin-friendly resin cavities with lightweight metallic alloy face covers. The overall look and finish of the PR1 Pro is simply amazing, hitting way above its price tag in terms of looks. The pair comes packed with a high-quality stock cable. It’s a high-purity 8-strand 200-core silver-plated IEM cable with 0.75mm 2-pin connectors and a standard 3.5mm single-ended termination plug. The package also includes their tjeeer

KZ PR1 Pro brings us a taste of high-end sound with its premium Planar Magnetic Driver. Know more about the KZ PR1 Pro here.

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KBEar Qinglong: Brand New Dynamic Driver IEMs With PU+PEEK Dual-layered Diaphragm & Mirror-Finished Metallic Cavities

KBEar Qinglong

KBEar isn’t bound to any type of introduction among audiophiles. The brand is known for its catalog of in-ear monitors that deliver quality performance at an affordable price tag.s Today, KBEAR has released its latest pair of premium single dynamic driver IEMs, the all-new KBEar Qinglong. With a 10mm self-developed dynamic driver unit, KBEar Qinglong delivers impressive sound performance with rich and refined vocals. KBEar Qinglong is a treat to the eyes, the pair is crafted using a CNC machining process made using aviation-grade 7-series aluminum alloy material.

KBEar Qinglong is launched officially for just 69$. Currently, the pair is available at an introductory price of 59$, Check out more information here.

KBEar has featured a 10mm custom dynamic driver on the Qinglong. After countless experiments and extensive research, KBEar has finalized a PU+PEEK dual-layered diaphragm from the Qinglong. KBEar has actually experimented with different diaphragm materials including DLC, LCP, Beryllium-plated, and more. But they settled on the PU+PEEK Dual-Layered diaphragm as they found it more suited to their desired sound response. With professional expertise, the tuning of the Qinglong has been adjusted to deliver quality sound with rich midrange and vocals. Pretty sure, the pair will keep you hooked on to it with its lovely vocals!! KBEar has featured a powerful NdFeB magnetic circuit and DAIKOKU Copper Voice Coil.

KBEar Qinglong showcases the excellent craftsmanship of the brand. The pair is carved out of high-quality aviation-grade 7-series aluminum alloy material. The shells are then finished with a chrome finish using Chrome-Electroplated metal high-polish technology. KBEAR includes a high-purity 4N OFC(Oxygen-Free Copper) silver-plated stock Cable. It adopts standard 2-pin 0.78mm connectors and a 3.5mm single-ended termination plug.

According to the brand, the Qinglong delivers mesmerizing, lovely vocals with ultimate clarity throughout a wide frequency band. KBEAR Qinglong brings you a premium sound at a budget price of just 69$. Know more here.

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A Brief Introduction To AFUL Acoustics

AFUL Performer 5

Founded back in 2018, AFUL Acoustics has kept a precise focus to develop high-end performing in-ear monitors at affordable prices. Together with its innovative R&D team, AFUL has got many different patents under its name. They have adhered to the simple concept of "Only Real Progress in Technology can bring Tangible benefits to the Consumer”, in short, they have aimed to develop different technologies that benefit the end consumer. AFUL Acoustics was founded to bring a change to the HiFi audio industry with class-leading innovative IEMs.

They have always targeted a strong and experienced acoustic R&D Team. The acoustic team spent over two years researching and developing different technologies. They matured the basic technology in 2020. Today, with a combination of different technologies such as EnvisionTEC Medical-Grade 3D Printed Acoustic Tube Structure, 3D Air-Pressure Balanced Relief Technology, Multi-Driver Acoustic Structures, etc, AFUL Acoustics has achieved industry-leading high-end sound performance at affordable price points.

AFUL Acoustics has always aimed to bring innovative acoustic technologies. Rather than following the footsteps of every other brand, AFUL has created its own patented technologies to bring quality sound to the masses. Currently, AFUL Acoustics has launched its latest Performer5, a five-driver hybrid set of in-ear monitors that features three of their patented technologies. Performer5 houses a combination of a powerful dynamic driver with four balanced armature drivers. With their EnvisionTEC 3D printing technology, the shell size is kept small, and the performance is enlarged. You can check out more information on AFUL Performer5 here.

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HarmonicDyne Devil: Flagship Dual Custom 10mm Dynamic Drivers In-Ear Earphones

HarmonicDyne Devil

The popular HarmonicDyne brand has released a new flagship class IEM, the HarmonicDyne Devil.

 

Features

• High Precision CNC Magnet Circuit System
• Balanced Natural Fine Tuning
• Detachable Coaxial OCC Cable
• Aviation-grade CNC Aluminum Alloy Shell

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

• Driver: dual 10mm dynamic driver
• Impedance: 5Ω±20%
• Earphone sensitivity: 123dB/Vrms@1KHz
• Frequency range: 5-40000Hz
• Distortion rate: 0.057%@1KHz 94dB SPL
• Shell material: 7075 aluminum alloy
• Cable material: coaxial OCC cable
• Cable Length: about 1.2m±3cm
• Connector: MMCX
• Plug: 3.5mm

Two Years of Outcome

Music is the eye of the ear. With two years of dedicated research and adjustment, HarmonicDyne Devil eventually comes in time so as to provide a earphone of surprisingly acoustic performance and high artistic value for the audiophile community. Featuring two flagship custom 10mm dynamic drivers, HarmonicDyne Devil sound performance is proved to be above the majority particularly in deep bass, powerful treble and clean highs.

Dual 10mm Dynamic Driver

Devil adopts high precision CNC magnet circuit system with superstrong NdFeB to achieve Tesla-grade flux. 16 ohms low impedance and Japanese imported CCAW voice coil make it easier to use on daily devices, such as phone. Self-developed LDM membrane material is lightweight and rigid that also contributes to the improvement of frequency response speed and transient changes.

Balanced Natural Fine Tuning

The tuning signature of Devil is overall natural and balanced with ultra-low distortion and pleasant smoothness. With careful tuning process, Devil brings powerful performance without overly prominent harshness or lack of certain frequency bands that produce spaced disconnects, which means that Devil must meticulously deliver every tiny detail in the music. Excellent frequency response makes it possible to reveal each tiny changes of emotion in a song, bringing you a more realistic and moving listening experience.

Detachable Coaxial OCC Cable

Devil includes a well made coaxial OCC cable, consisting of 33*0.08mm and 38*0.06mm strands. Special structural design provides purer and clearer sound performance. Moreover, a PVC insulation layer is added to ensures excellent electrical insulating while suspension layer is covered with high-density Nylon to avoid microphonics. Less interfere, more joy.

Aviation-grade CNC Aluminum Alloy Shell

The housing of the Devil is designed after a large number of simulation experiments to match the typical ear angle and wearing experience. Each unit is crafted from a high-precision 5-axis CNC to ensure uniformity of the acoustic chambers. Selected aviation-grade Aluminum alloy is lightweight and rigid to stand everyday wear-and-tear. From the housing design to the driver assembly, each aspect of the Devil is a demonstration of workmanship, engineering prowess, and acoustic tastefulness. 

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KiiBOOM Allure: Challenging Single Driver IEMs

KiiBOOM Allure

Rising IEM brand KiiBOOM has released the KiiBOOM Allure, a single-driver IEM.

A Single Driver with the Sound of Twenty... The Allure was designed with a minimalistic approach towards maximizing the full potential of a single driver in-ear monitor.

Features

A Single Driver with the Sound of Twenty

The Allure was designed with a minimalistic approach towards maximizing the full potential of a single driver in-ear monitor. Dynamic drivers are the traditional hallmark driver types in the audio industry, and continue to be the staple behind the world’s most renowned speakers and headphones. While balanced armature drivers provide easy workability in an earphone setting due to their small size, they cannot compare to the sheer power, tonal coherency, and acoustic timbre a full-sized dynamic driver can provide. To obtain the best sound a single dynamic driver can provide, we at KiiBOOM have engineered the perfect driver and acoustic housing to bring your music to life.

Technical Details

• Driver Information: Single Beryllium Plated Diaphragm Dynamic Driver
• Impedance: 18ohm
• Sensitivity: 112db
• Cable Connector: 0.78mm 2PIN
• Frequency Response: 20-40kHz

BERYLLIUM PLATED DIAPHRAGM

The diaphragm membrane of a dynamic driver is the central component that determines the quality of the sound. Because sound waves move across the membrane as vibrations, the harder the tensile strength of the diaphragm, the faster the sound can reverberate. For this reason, we have used one of the world’s strongest yet lightest metals - beryllium - as our membrane. Beryllium has an incredible tensile strength and when used as a diaphragm material, can provide impactful bass response and audio resolution unlike any other drivers.

We utilized a diamond-like carbon (DLC) polymer diaphragm which has already been engineered to produce tonal balance, and plated three separate layers of beryllium to harden and strengthen the membrane. This creates a diaphragm which is ultra responsive due to its increased surface tension. You will immediately notice the enhanced audio resolution that truly defines Hi-Fi and is nothing like heard from any other earphones. The more responsive membrane also makes for harder hitting bass impact and crystal clear treble details. The technology behind the Allure is the single driver solution to mobile high-fidelity audio.

MULTI-STEP ACOUSTIC ENGINEERING

There were 4 separate steps involved in carefully engineering the sound behind the Allure. The first step involved engineering the dynamic driver components themselves, including the magnets, diaphragm, and internal cavity structures, to achieve the perfect sonic qualities. Software-based tuning was then utilized to adjust the frequency and impedance measurements to precisely control tonal balance across the entire frequency range. The acoustic cavity of the housing material was also generated using our proprietary software algorithm and CNC’d in a precise manner to avoid any parallel surfaces.

This eliminates harmonic cancellation of soundwaves and also helps bring about a wider perceived soundstage in the music. Finally, we selected the exact acoustic dampening material to finetune the upper treble frequencies to bring about detailed, yet comfortably natural highs and a sense of air with each note. The resulting sound of the Allure can only be described as tonally accurate like a studio monitor, yet still lush and enjoyable for the day-to-day music lover.

ABOUT KIIBOOM

Our hobbies bring us excitement and color an otherwise mundane day-to-day life. They are opportunities to express our creativeness, explore unique interests, and discover what it means to be us. KiiBOOM is a collective of hobby enthusiasts from all around the world, with passions ranging from mechanical keyboards, high-fidelity audio, art toys (designer toys), garage kits, fountain pens, knives, watches, and fashion. Each member brings a unique set of R&D, marketing, and manufacturing skill sets from their respective fields, and allows an extremely diversified and comprehensive pool of knowledge on how to improve their hobbies.

Our global team ranges from the United States, Germany, Mexico, United Kingdom, Singapore, and Korea. These extensive connections allow us to maximize supply chains and take advantage of both ideas and materials from around the world. A central office and core team in Guangdong, China provides direct oversight into the manufacturing process amongst the creators we partner with for each product.

KiiBOOM exists to invent innovative product designs that can help people enjoy the things they love like never before. KiiBOOM is not solely crowdfunding or a group-purchase platform. We utilize extensive community-based inputs to produce and deliver tangible projects that are ready to ship to you upon order. We bring over 20 years of combined experience in designing, manufacturing, and distributing groundbreaking products across each field. KiiBOOM is ready to fuel a new era of hobbies and passions with every project.

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Price & Availability

KiiBOOM Allure is available now for $99 at KiiBOOM Official and other retailers.

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KiiBOOM Evoke: Extraordinary Stylish Hybrid IEMs

KiiBOOM Evoke

Up-and-coming IEM brand KiiBOOM has introduced an attractive hybrid IEM. KiiBOOM Evoke.

The Evoke is a hybrid in-ear monitor designed using the combinations of a single　dynamic driver for bass, a full range balanced armature driver for mids, and a micro tweeter balanced armature for the upper trebles.

Features

Evoke - Where Music and Precision Collide

The Evoke is a hybrid in-ear monitor designed using the combinations of a single dynamic driver for bass, a full range balanced armature driver for mids, and a micro tweeter balanced armature for the upper trebles. This 3 driver configuration balances the best of all worlds in performance-to-efficiency ratio.

Technical Details

• Driver Information:
  
  • 1 x 10mm Dynamic Driver - liquid-crystal polymer (LCP)
  • 2 x Balanced Armatures
• Impedance: 16ohm
• Sensitivity: 112db
• Frequency Response: 20hz-44khz
• Cable: Upgraded 4-core Oxygen-free copper cable

SUBWOOFER IN AN EARPHONE

The new 10mm dynamic driver features a liquid-crystal polymer (LCP) membrane for a deep and powerful bass response. Like the our other models, the Evoke has been engineered to put acoustic accuracy first, implying a studio monitor-like tonal signature. This translates to a thunderous sub-bass impact that still keeps the midrange neutral for a precise tonality in instruments and vocals. It is the closest you can get to a physical studio monitor with subwoofer setup within an earphone design.

BALANCED ARMATURE DRIVERS

The full range balanced armature is carefully engineered to cohere to the bass range of the dynamic driver and deliver a full-bodied midrange, while keeping the tonal presentation flat and neutral. Using a separate balanced armature driver for the midrange and the upper treble allows greater control of the frequency spectrum, allowing an exact acoustic engineering to achieve the perfect natural and detailed musical presentation. Using only genuine American Knowles balanced armature drivers, the Evoke maximizes the full potential of these drivers to achieve a sonic performance unparalleled by even the most famous earphones in the industry. The Evoke is the first in its class to masterfully deliver top of the line musical performance in a minimalist driver combination.

MEDICAL RESIN PRINTED SHELLS

The housing of each Evoke unit is precisely 3D printed using European medical-grade resin often used for hearing aids. This ensures safety to the skin and comfort over many hours of listening. Our resin is also more durable, which will keep your unit safe from day to day handling. After printing, each shell is paired, sanded down, polished, and finished by hand.

4-CORE UPGRADED COPPER CABLE

The Evoke comes standard with an upgraded 4-core oxygen-free copper cable that is woven in an oxygen-free enclosure. This minimizes corrosion in the wires and keeps your music sounding transparent even over time. The 2-pin connector also means you can easily swap out different cables with the Evoke.

ABOUT KIIBOOM

Our hobbies bring us excitement and color an otherwise mundane day-to-day life. They are opportunities to express our creativeness, explore unique interests, and discover what it means to be us. KiiBOOM is a collective of hobby enthusiasts from all around the world, with passions ranging from mechanical keyboards, high-fidelity audio, art toys (designer toys), garage kits, fountain pens, knives, watches, and fashion. Each member brings a unique set of R&D, marketing, and manufacturing skill sets from their respective fields, and allows an extremely diversified and comprehensive pool of knowledge on how to improve their hobbies.

Our global team ranges from the United States, Germany, Mexico, United Kingdom, Singapore, and Korea. These extensive connections allow us to maximize supply chains and take advantage of both ideas and materials from around the world. A central office and core team in Guangdong, China provides direct oversight into the manufacturing process amongst the creators we partner with for each product.

KiiBOOM exists to invent innovative product designs that can help people enjoy the things they love like never before. KiiBOOM is not solely crowdfunding or a group-purchase platform. We utilize extensive community-based inputs to produce and deliver tangible projects that are ready to ship to you upon order. We bring over 20 years of combined experience in designing, manufacturing, and distributing groundbreaking products across each field. KiiBOOM is ready to fuel a new era of hobbies and passions with every project.

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Price & Availability

The KiiBOOM Evoke is now available on KiiBOOM's official website and other sites starting at $169.

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Kiwi Ears Cadenza New Release at Linsoul Audio

Kiwi Ears Cadenza

As a newcomer in the industry pursuing extraordinary audio reproduction, the perfect combination of technical innovation and exquisite tuning has always been the goal of Kiwi Ears. We would like to recommend their newly launched 10mm Beryllium Dynamic Driver IEM - Kiwi Ears Cadenza.

Until now, beryllium diaphragm drivers are still considered the pinnacle of dynamic drivers in speakers, headphones and earphones. The reason for this is that beryllium metal has the greatest tensile strength and surface tension, producing quality sound with often incredibly powerful and responsive bass impact, rich midrange and crystal clear highs. The Cadenza is a single dynamic driver IEM with a large 10mm beryllium diaphragm driver and a custom-designed enclosure structure that achieves a balanced sound quality suitable for modern audiophile listening standards. The bass is tuned to retain the loud punch and attack speed of the Beryllium Dynamic Driver. As the bass decays more quickly, the midrange is able to remain natural and not muddy or bloated. Thanks to the speed of the Beryllium Driver, the mids sound rich and lush, and very detailed. The treble response reflects the style of the Harman reference standard, with a natural curvature that sounds naturally fatigue-free, yet still full of micro-detail and airy.

The Cadenza comes with a 4-conductor braided copper cable featuring 3.5mm single-ended termination for most smartphones, computers and audio devices.

You can order your Kiwi Ears Cadenza here.

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Moondrop Quarks Gets All-New Type-C Variant: Moondrop Quarks DSP

Moondrop Quarks DSP

Moondrop has redesigned the entry-level Quarks in-ear monitors with brand-new Quarks DSP. DSP stands for Digital Signal Processing, DSP chips are usually used in TWS and Type-C interfaces. Moondrop has designed the Quarks DSP with a Type-C interface, making it compatible with all the latest smartphones, laptops, and PCs straight out of the box. Moondrop has used the DSP technology to adjust the sound response of the Quarks and present the users with an improved sound performance.

Moondrop Quarks is launched officially for 14.99$, more details here.

Quarks house a 6mm micro dynamic driver that produces a powerful sound performance. The driver here adopts a powerful neodymium magnetic circuit, polymer diaphragm, and CCAW voice coil. It has been placed precisely in a bullet-shaped transparent ear shell that has a double-damping structure design. The double-damping structure helps in reducing the blockage caused due to ear wax buildup. The ear shells have a closed-back structure with a lightweight bullet-shaped ergonomic design. Moondrop Quarks provide a super comfortable fit with a simple straight cable-down manner.

Moondrop Quarks DSP is equipped with a high-quality MEMS microphone and an in-line media control key. The MEMS microphone captures your voice clearly enabling crisp voice transmission over calls and meetings. Quarks DSP is an easy-to-drive, High-fidelity single-dynamic driver in-ear monitor that packs a powerful sound performance and can be driven easily off a smartphone. It is launched officially for just 14.99$, you can check out more information here.

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NFAudio RA10: Latest Single Dynamic Driver IEMs with Powerful 6mm Micro DD Unit

NFAudio RA10

NF Audio is a premium high-resolution in-ear monitor brand from China. Founded back in 2014, NF Audio has created multiple successful pairs for music professionals as well as audio enthusiasts. They aim to design high-quality products at affordable prices. Today, NFAudio is introducing its latest pair of IEMs, meet the all-new NF Audio RA10. RA10 is launched as a debutant product from the “R” series which is a short form for Rules. NF Audio changes the rules of ergonomics, acoustics, and appearance with the latest series!!

RA10 is launched officially for 49$, Know more about the pair here.

NF Audio RA10 houses their in-house developed 6mm micro dynamic driver unit. Equipped with a medium-rigidity, lightweight, and super strong Polymer diaphragm alongside a powerful NdFeb-based magnetic circuitry, the RA10 produces a powerful sound performance with amazing clarity throughout a wide frequency band. The pair responds to the 15Hz to 30kHz frequency band. RA10 reaches deep into the sub-bass region and extends well into the high-frequency band. With professional expertise, the pair has been tuned following the HRTF(Head-Correlation Transfer Function) frequency curve in an optimized diffused field as the core response. It complements different genres of music well with its presentation.

After a deep study of huge data of ear samples, NF Audio has designed the ear shells of RA10 in a comfortable ergonomic shape and design. The pair is made up of high-quality polycarbonate material and is available in three stunning color options. NF Audio bundles the RA10 with a bunch of high-quality accessories including a 5N oxygen-free copper silver-plated cable and custom MS42 high-quality silicone ear tips.

RA10 from NF Audio marks the debut of their latest “R” series in the international market. You can check out more information over here.

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KZ PR1 PRO: 2nd Generation 13.2mm Planar Magnetic In-Ear Earphones

KZ PR1 PRO

KZ's progress never stops. They have released a new planar-driven IEM, the KZ PR1 PRO.

Features

• Upgrade From KZ PR1
• Nanoscale Silver-Plated Circuit Diaphragm
• 14 N52H Magnets Array
• 0.75mm 2pin Connector + 8-strand braided silver-plated cable
• Ergonomic and User-Friendly Design

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

• Product model: KZ-PR1 PRO
• Impedance: 16±3Ω
• Sensitivity: 100±dB
• Frequency: 20-40000Hz
• Plug type: 3.5mm
• Pin Type: 0.75mm
• Cable Type: Upgraded 8-strand braided silver-plated cable
• Cable length: 120±5cm
• Wearing type: In-ear

Accessible True HiFi Headphone

The KZ-PR1 Pro is the upgraded version of the already outstanding KZ-PR1. The pro version is developed after thousands of trials and experiences, low in distortion, rich in detail, and high in sensitivity. We are proud that our headphones will allow everyone to enjoy true HiFi at affordable prices, with professional tuning that produces impressive sound.

Nanoscale Silver-Plated Circuit Diaphragm

Our own innovative design of the 13.2mm planar unit outperformed the previous model by 50%, a true upgrade from the already outstanding KZ-PR1. The 2nd generation 13.2mm planar unit contributes to better acoustic quality with the 2-to-8-micron thick diaphragm with the silver-plated circuit. While the 14 N52H magnets array enhances the audio quality with a greater audio field, less distortion and excellent treble.

Professional HiFi Headphone in Exquisite Case

KZ-PR1 Pro continue to use the exquisitely designed hollowed-out aluminium alloy face overs as the KZ-PR1, with a transparent resin cavity and electroplated bottom shell. The quality materials used maintained the impressive metallic look but kept it lightweight. Not just for looks, the quality cases protect the planar unit and magnets array inside to maximize your listening experience.

0.75mm 2pin Connector + 8-strand braided silver-plated cable

The headphone is equipped with 0.75mm gold-plated plugs and 8-strand braided silver-plated cable with a standard 3.5mm plug and aluminium alloy splitter. The 2-pin plug-in design prolongs the life span of this headphone and increases its compatibility for various scenarios. The 8-strand braided silver-plated cable is quicker in data transfer than traditional ones and heightened the sensitivity of the headphone’s audio performance.

Ergonomic and User-Friendly Design

The headphone has built-in voice control that is convenient to use and contributes to the whole professional image that KZ-PR1 Pro gives. The ergonomic case suits most people’s ear canals while the round-the-ear design makes it stay firmer and reduces discomfort from prolonged usage. Together with the noise-blocking and memory-foam-made tips, the KZ-PR1 PRO will not be shaken off easily for listening in all scenarios.

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Price & Availability

KZ PR1 PRO is now available at Linsoul and other locations for $82.99.

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