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Idontevenknowmyname

Idontevenknowmyname

Head-Fier
For ISN EST50 in Universal Fit
Pros: - Outstanding bass
- Unique signature that focuses on musicality
- More versatile than you might think
- Good value for the money
- Responds well to source
- Not dark
- Could be TOTL depending on your tastes
- No pressure build-up
- Rather comfy considering the size
- Ability to go from brick-wall to completely clean
Cons: - Pretty big
- Even though they are worth it for me, 400€ is definitely not cheap
- Bass can be on the slower side
- Track/Source dependent
Introduction

The EST50 focuses on whats most important, musicality. Its simply a love letter to music. The organic, meaty playback...
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pradiptacr7

pradiptacr7

100+ Head-Fier
For Hidizs S3 PRO in Amp/DACs
Pros: Very Portable, Dynamic Sound, Low Power Consumption
Cons: Low Output Power, Not the cleanest, Stiff competition
HIDIZS S3 PRO REVIEW

Introduction: -

Today at Aural Cafe we are reviewing the Hidizs S3 Pro Dongle DAC and Headphone Amplifier. This is our second interaction for reviewing Hidiz...
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TechieFelixLP

TechieFelixLP

New Head-Fier
For Moondrop Variations in In-Ear
Pros: Excellent soundstage and imaging
Clear and airy vocals
Tight, punchy bass
Detailed treble with a hint of sparkle
Immersive for games and movies
Cons: Bulky and heavy design
Slight mid-bass dip
Mids could use a little work
Busy orchestral tracks can sound congested
Yes, The Moondrop Variations is almost 3 years old. Enough to be considered old in the ever fast moving world of IEMs. With something like the Studio4 that came out last year. How does it feel to...
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Des99

New Head-Fier
For Open Audio Witch in Universal Fit
Pros: Premium carrying case and ear tips
Stunning aesthetic
Very comfortable fit (Subjective)
Good isolation
Fun, decent bass
Very engaging upper midrange
Sparkly and airy treble
Slightly thick, heavy note weight
Decent resolution and detail retrieval
Cons: Cable feels cheap
Pressure build up
Bass bleed
Recessed, drowned lower midrange
Veiled vocals
Harsh, piercing treble
Unnatural timbre
Poor imaging and separation
Disclaimer
  • Huge thanks to OpenAudio for providing the opportunity for me to review the Witch Pro. I really do appreciate it. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and...
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Hegel90

New Head-Fier
For Moondrop Quarks in In-Ear
Pros: - Nice starter for mid-centric or vocal lovers
- Neutral and musical
- Not harsh and shouty (subjective experience)
Cons: - Non detachable cable
- Build quality looks cheap and easily broken
Maybe this iem review is a bit late but this is my first review of an in-ear monitor product and i am quite new to this audiophile hobby and i will try to give my honest and subjective opinion. I...
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ngoshawk

ngoshawk

Headphoneus Supremus
For CZ-10 Stereo Headphones in Over-Ear
Pros: Fit
"Unique" sound
Non-mainstream design
Holographic sound
Enhanced tuning tames bass bloom
Solid across the whole listening spectrum
Cons: Clamp pressure could be a tad tighter
No case
Balanced cable cost extra
Tough market level?
This is a review of the "Enhanced" version, with upgrades as listed below.

Crosszone CZ-10 Enhanced ($1000): An update on the “budget” model...
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SenyorC

SenyorC

100+ Head-Fier
For CZ-10 Stereo Headphones in Over-Ear
Pros: Spaciousness, comfort, build, relaxed listen, great for acoustic based music...
Cons: Not my choice for electronic produced music, don't work well for binaural recordings...
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Trance_Gott

Trance_Gott

Headphoneus Supremus
For Oriveti OV800 - TOTL 8 BA Drivers IEM with 2 switches in Universal Fit
Pros: Very coherent tuning
Very good resolution and technicalities
Sound switch
Cons: Only 3,5mm plug (no adapters like in the OH700VB)
As I was already very enthusiastic about the current OH700VB model, I now wanted to get to know Oriveti's flagship model, the OV800. These are my impressions of this model.

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NymPHONOmaniac

NymPHONOmaniac

Headphoneus Supremus
For Oriveti OV800 - TOTL 8 BA Drivers IEM with 2 switches in Universal Fit
Pros: -smooth natural balance
-can go from warm punchy neutral to lean bright neutral
-fast round punchy bass
-good bass line and kick drum layering
-tactile presence
-rich timbre
-full mids with great focus
-beautifull male and female vocal with proper fullness
-fast crunchy treble
-good imaging
-versatile tonality
-beautiful construction
-switch that work
-good accessories
Cons: -lack of crispness, air, brilliance and sparkle
-compressed spatiality
-not cleanest bass and mids separation
-treble roll off
-average resolution
-mature musicality mean some might find those boring (i dont)
-not the most competitive technical performance for 1K$
-3.5mm single ended cable is a bit anachronical nowadays....
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TONALITY: 8.5/10
TECHNICALITIES: 8.8/10
TIMBRE: 8.5/10
SOUNDSTAGE: 7.5/10
IMAGING: 8.5/10...
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MidnightSun
MidnightSun
I love reading your flavorful reviews :) These high-end Oriveti sets are so appealing because the company clearly has a distinct idea about tuning, but then I read on, and the tech isn't as impressive, and that's such a let-down. Btw, you write that you're a pianist -- are you by any chance a professional musician?
Marijn Riz

Marijn Riz

New Head-Fier
For Hisenior T2 Classic in Universal Fit
The Hisenior T2 the entry level IEM, Bought it for 70 usd at stock sales the normal price is now 95 usd at their own website. They have a neutral tuning which makes them perfect for Musicians...
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Scubadevils

Scubadevils

Headphoneus Supremus
For Craft Ears Aurum in Universal Fit
Pros: > Extends beautifully from the lowest DD sub-bass to the highest EST visceral treble
> Large soundstage with wonderful layering and pinpoint imaging
> A strong proposition from an overall tuning perspective that sits way below the kilobuck sets from a price standpoint, but competes rather well
> Handmade in Poland and comes with 2-year warranty
Cons: > Upper energy can get a bit hot at times, caution advised for some genres (also mitigated with warmer sources or R2R, my best results with the Hiby RS8)
> The shells have long nozzles which might be uncomfortable for some
> They need decent power to shine, not the easiest to drive
Craft Ears 'Aurum'
  • Driver Configuration: 1x DD, 4x BA, 2x EST
  • RRP: €1,395 (available...
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nikbr
nikbr
This is possibly my new favourite in terms of looks WOW. I'd be stunned if you say it looks even better in real life.
SecretAgent
SecretAgent
Interesting looks not sure though
Wildcatsare1
Wildcatsare1
Correction, you are a “professional reviewer,” one of the best on Head-Fi!
vandung2510

vandung2510

100+ Head-Fier
For Craft Ears Aurum in Universal Fit
Pros: - Built quality
- Fast and concise bass
- Deep subbass
- Clean midrange
- Really nice treble
- Highly resolving
- Awesome depth and width
- Treble heads would love this
- Build quality
- Good sound isolation
Cons: - Kilobucks price (1300$)
- Not the most fun bass
- Vocal and instruments aren’t as lush as i’d like (subjective)
- Cymbals and hihat sounds a bit abrasive (nit pick)
- Shells are on the bigger side
Introduction

Craft Ears is a relatively young brand coming from Poland. Although young, the quality of their iems can't be underestimated. They may not be heard about much in the iem...
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iamfuki

iamfuki

New Head-Fier
For Craft Ears Aurum in Universal Fit
Pros: Good mid
Good Treble
Good detail& tech
Nice case (plus plus plus)
Cons: Bass lacking quantity and punch
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Redcarmoose

Redcarmoose

Headphoneus Supremus
For iFi audio GO blu in Portable Amps
Pros: The smallest and most light weight device of its kind in the world
Goes in a shirt pocket to power IEMs or even full-size headphones using the latest Bluetooth codecs
A totally powerful wired Dongle that has its own battery and gains slightly better sound than BT
Simple plug and play (problem free) activation with computers, DAP file serves and phones
Roughly the size of a 9V battery
A 40 minute charge resulting in up to 10 hours of playback
Accepts all the Bluetooth codecs (and firmware updatable to work with future codecs)
Accepts 96kHz - 24bit wired
XBass and XSpace plus XBass/XSpace settings
Built-in microphone for hands-free calls
2 filter settings
Clip-case as a $29.00 option
Comes with carrying pouch
Designed with (large) multifunction rotory control knob/button which does numinous things besides volume changes
Cons: Slight hiss in Bluetooth
Slight missing of last bottom octave in bass when in Bluetooth mode
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rsandrade90
With more sensitive IEMs, do the first steps of the volume knob allow me to get a very low sound or does it start at a relatively high volume?I ask this because I bought the xduoo xp2 pro and when I used it with sensitive IEMs the initial volume was already high, which I didn't like

Another question, is there any background noise in the 3.5mm output? Or is it only noticeable at 4.4mm?
Redcarmoose
Redcarmoose
@rsandrade90,
No, there are a boatload of clicks on the volume wheel. The volume control is the single nicest feature here, if I was to name one. Remember you can use the GO blu two ways. As a wired Dongle no noise. In BT mode I could hear a tad, but only when music was not playing. Maybe a tiny bit during quite spots......not really a deal breaker for me personally. You will have it in both 3.5mm and 4.4mm balanced, though most reviewers seem to notice more in 4.4mm. I feel it is really mainly noticeable in 4.4mm?
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rsandrade90
As I'm only going to use the 3.5mm output I don't think I'll have any problems with noise.
It's really good to find out about the volume control, because sometimes listening to my IEMs at home, it's very quiet and I can listen to music at very low volumes...
That was my biggest concern, using very sensitive IEMs with the go blu
TechieFelixLP

TechieFelixLP

New Head-Fier
For Acoustune HS2000MX in Universal Fit
Pros: Looks really interesting
Modular Shell design is fun
Cons: Niche Tuning (IMHO)
Weird Fit
The Cable looks and feels nice, they are also weighty for what they are. Sadly the cable does oxidize over time, giving it a slight green tint to the cable.

The HX2000MX design are definitely...
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MetehanMinatozaki

MetehanMinatozaki

New Head-Fier
For TRN CS2 in Universal Fit
Pros: Good bass amount, Fun bass
Cons: Harsh upper mids, Really bad midrange, Really bad resolution, Bad dynamics, Ridiculous tune
Box:

Nothing to talk about. Just iem itself, cable and eartips.

Sound:

Bass: Tight and powerfull but no quality at all. Just... Fun.

Mids: Really really bad mids... Scooped...
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Marijn Riz

Marijn Riz

New Head-Fier
For BQEYZ Autumn in Universal Fit
My long overdue look at the BQEYZ Autumn, a 13mm single DD. It was bought from BQEYZ AliX store on the 4th of December 2023. So I have had these in my collection for quite a while at this point in...
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NymPHONOmaniac
Excellent review mate.
and nice song too. love both Trent and Johnny version of Hurt.
Marijn Riz
Marijn Riz
@NymPHONOmaniac i really both versions as well, both versions show and bring a other message's with the same text just a complete diffent way of bringing a song
Exekuhtor

Exekuhtor

500+ Head-Fier
For Spirit Torino Cuffie Valkyria Titanium in Headphones
Pros: - By far the very best dynamic driver headphone
- Best dynamics on 1266 level
- Extremely musical and lush while being highly detailed
- Voices and string instruments to die for
- Comfortable
Cons: - Lacks very last bit of subbass extension
- Some genres are just bad sounding
- Price is extremely high
Valkyria - The pinacle of dynamic headphones, flying over the competition

This was tested with a Spring 3 KTE and a Feliks Audio Envy with upgraded tubes. Almost all of my...
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walterboss
walterboss
What a phenomenal review. Thanks man!

I've read Simone (simorag) raving about piano on these headphones. I WANT.
AudioCritic87

AudioCritic87

New Head-Fier
For Tin HiFi T3 Plus in Universal Fit
Pros: +Impressive sub-bass presence with a punchy lower end.
+Expansive soundstage for an immersive listening experience.
+Natural, smooth tonality that pleases the ears.
+Engaging and dynamic sound signature.
+Elegant design that exudes sophistication.
+Comfortable fit for extended listening sessions.
+Excellent value for money proposition.
Cons: -Detail retrieval falls short of delivering the utmost clarity.
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Design and Packaging:
Simple yet elegant, the T3 Plus boasts a design that balances aesthetics with functionality. Crafted from resilient resin, it...
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SpaceOperaVillain

SpaceOperaVillain

100+ Head-Fier
For Knowledge Zenith (KZ) X Crinacle CRN/ZEX PRO in Universal Fit
Pros: Sounds great after lighting them up with a strong amp. Bottom end likes power and the top end will settle down if the source isn't weak. Beautiful bass for 60's and 70's R&B and soul, lounge, old jazz.
Cons: I lost 2 martinis worth of dough on this pair. Pretty meh for metal. Not a good pair for heavy orchestral works but will shine for baroque, choral, and chamber music with a bit of volume.
ZEX Pro. Nearly 3 years ago now, I dished about $40 US on these and, for the most part, they've been sitting in a cardboard graveyard. What can I say about them that already hasn't been said? If...
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