Yanyin Technology, a relatively new audio brand established in 2020, has gave me the opportunity to review their latest product, the successor to the original Yanyin Canon, the Yanyin Canon II. Since I have no prior experience with Yanyin products, this will be my first review of one of their In-Ear Monitors. DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with Yanyin and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. This is a loan unit in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. As a non-professional reviewer, I aim to use...

PACKAGING The S9 Pro Plus arrives in an eye-catching package, featuring a plastic case. Upon opening the package, we have the a USB Type-C cable, a Type-C to Type A adapter, and, of course, the dongle itself. No instruction manuals are included on the dongle. BUILD QUALITY The build quality of the Hidizs S9 Pro Plus can be described as average for its price point. Although it is lightweight, there is some noticeable LED bleed on the plastic faceplate, which gives it a somewhat cheap feel. Additionally, the design of the Type-C cable is a...

We will be reviewing Hidizs's new planar in-ear monitors. Many have awaited Hidizs's planar earphones and led me to think, is it worth the hype it deserved? Let's find out! I have my own share of experiences when it comes to planar in-ear monitors, I have tried the LETSHUOER S12 Pro, TANGZU Zetian Wu, MUSE Hi-Fi Power, and the KZ X HBB PR2.I am hoping that I could share my insights with Hidizs's new in-ear-monitor. DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with HIDIZS and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review...

We are set to review KBEAR's newest bullet earphones, which boast a strikingly sleek design featuring a single-DD driver and shell made from Rosewood. DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with KBEAR and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. Keephifi provided this unit to me in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. As a non-professional reviewer, I aim to use simple terms that can be understood by both beginners and experts in the hobby. Please keep in mind that the opinions expressed in this review...

It is the first that I've heard of this Chi-Fi company and this is definitely the first that I am going to review their products. Keephifi has sent me the ND DD3 to seek my opinion on this earphone. DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with ND and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. Keephifi provided this unit to me in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. As a non-professional reviewer, I aim to use simple terms that can be understood by both beginners and experts in the hobby. Please keep in mind...

We have another in-ear monitor to review from LETSHUOER and its the EJ07M. This mid-tier is not their latest entry and has been released somewhere in 2021. For $650, will it be a worthy purchase? DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with LETSHUOER and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. This unit is provided to me in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. As a non-professional reviewer, I aim to use simple terms that can be understood by both beginners and experts in the hobby. Please keep in mind that...

I am thrilled to review another true wireless in-ear monitors. It has been a while since I reviewed TWS set. This time, we are going to review the Hifiman Svanar Wireless. It is also the first of its own to use an R2R DAC in each pair. The SVANAR Wireless uses the HIMALAYA which stands as a refined 24-bit DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter), distinguished by its utilization of the R2R architecture. This design is highlighted by an FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) chip, intricately composed of an array of resistors. DISCLAIMER: I have no...

HIBY gave us the opportunity to review another top-of-the-line contender in the Chi-Fi market. This is the HIBY Zeta. Zeta is the sixth letter of the Greek alphabet. I don't know the meaning of their naming convention but sure, whatever works, right? I mean, Chi-Fi has their fair share of weird names, Zeta is a much suitable name for a TOTL in-ear-monitor. DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with HIBY and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. HIBY provided this unit to me in exchange for an honest and...

July 26, 2023 LETSHUOER D13 - SIMPLICITY AND SMOOTHNESS The LETSHUOER D13 is an in-ear monitor featuring a single 13mm dynamic driver, housed in a compact and comfortable shell. This is my fourth LETSHUOER product review. The D13 came out somewhere in 2022, a little bit late to the party but will it still be a good option for 2023? With the rapid and constantly evolving Chi-Fi market, let's find out if this is still a good option for 2023. DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with LETSHUOER and have not received any monetary compensation during or...

We conducted a review of the LETSHUOER S12 last year. Today, we will be discussing its successor, the S12 Pro, which is touted as an upgraded version. While the S12 Pro maintains most of its looks from its predecessor, it introduces a new colorway. How about the sound? Is it an upgrade, or just a sidegrade? We'll find out! DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with LETSHUOER and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. This unit is provided to me in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. As a...

The company DUNU has been around for a while. A company hailing from China, they have released a few good in-ear monitors over the past few years. This is their latest offering, the DUNU SA6 Mk2. The DUNU SA6 Mk2 uses a 2nd generation. 6 balanced armature drivers and has a dedicated switch that noticeably enhances the lower frequencies and makes the overall sound more thicker and immersive. DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with DUNU and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. HifiGo provided this unit to...

CVJ TXS - TUNING SWITCHES FOR LESS CVJ gave me the opportunity to review their latest and probably the cheapest in-ear monitor with tuning switches. The CVJ TXS is a sub-$20 in-ear-monitor known for its gimmick tuning switches at an affordable price. DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with CVJ and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. CVJ provided this unit to me in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. As a non-professional reviewer, I aim to use simple terms that can be understood by both...

SOFTEARS STUDIO 4 - A PURE SONIC EXPERIENCE HifiGo just gave us the opportunity to send in another solid in-ear monitor. I am no musician, or expert in the music field but the Softear Studio 4 is one heck of an in-ear monitor. It is a quad-balanced armature IEM which is advertised to be designed for monitoring, musicians, and other activities that might benefit from its flat sound signature. DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with Softears and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. HifiGo provided...

AFUL, a relatively young company founded in 2018, made its entry into the Chi-Fi market with their initial product, the Performer 5, which elicited mixed reactions from enthusiasts. While some praised its performance, others even made puns referring to it as the "AWFUL Performer 5." Today, we will be reviewing AFUL's latest offering, the Performer 8. Will this be better or nah? DISCLAIMER I have no affiliation with AFUL and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. This unit is provided by HiFiGo in exchange...

KZ has recently introduced their latest in-ear monitor featuring planar drivers, the PR2. This model boasts an impressive 13.2mm planar driver configuration. As the successor to the PR1, which unfortunately I didn't get a chance to try, I am grateful that KZ has provided me with the opportunity to experience the PR2. DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with KZ and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. KZ provided this unit to me in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. As a non-professional...

HIDIZS has recently released their latest dongle, which features a dual set of Sabre ESS chips, MQA support, digital filters, and a dual headphone output. The dongle also includes switching LED lights for aesthetic purposes. The device is priced at $99 and has a premium lightweight build. DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with Hidizs and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this review. Zoie Hello provided this unit to me in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. As a non-professional reviewer, I aim to use...

The Hidizs MS5 Dark Angel is an unusual name for an IEM, and it resembles a bicycle helmet more than an angel but it is very Chi-fi in terms of their naming convention. The MS5 is Hidizs' latest flagship IEM and I am about to get my hands on another amazing IEM. The Hidizs MS5 Dark Angel is currently on its pre-opening sale until May 5, 2023 so grab the chance to purchase this magnificent in-ear monitor while the promo is up. DISCLAIMER: I have no affiliation with Hidizs and have not received any monetary compensation during or after writing this...

We recently had the pleasure of thoroughly reviewing the LETSHUOER Cadenza 12, their latest flagship in-ear monitor, and we are excited to share our thoughts on this exceptional product. As an upgrade from the Galileo we reviewed before, the Cadenza 12 boasts an impressive 12 multi-hybrid driver configuration, incorporating premium drivers from Sonion and Knowles Balanced Armature. We would like to express our sincere appreciation to HiFiGo for granting us the opportunity to review this flagship model, and to Neil Nino Clark for facilitating this...

Kinera Urd is one of the latest tri-brid IEMs from Kinera. It has 2 Sonion EST + 1 Kinera Custom BA + 8mm Dual Dynamic Drivers. I am excited to review this pair since I have high expectations for them and they did not seem to fail. DISCLAIMER: I am not affiliated with Kinera and have received no monetary compensation for writing this review. This unit is provided by HiFiGo in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. PACKAGING The unboxing experience is a wonderful one. I am not a fan of the multiple fonts used on the box, though. The...

There have been a lot of collaborations going on here and there, but somehow not every collaboration worked out the way we wanted. There are the good ones and the truly terrifying ones. This time, Gizaudio is taking part in a collaboration with LETSHUOER. We have the LETSHUOER Galileo, which has a design that will transport you to the vastness of space. DISCLAIMER: This is a tour unit provided by HiFiGo; I was not compensated prior to, during, or after the review. This review was loaned to me to provide an honest opinion about the unit. PACKAGING...