JÜRGEN KRAUS (author, Blog Owner)

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Photographed: The iBasso IT01 V2

August 12, 2019August 24, 2019 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada) 2 Comments

The iBasso IT01 is a popular and highly acclaimed $100 single-dynamic-driver earphone which I purchased from iBasso in the spring of 2018. Here some photos of the updated version which I received as warranty exchange.

Budget Earphones Review

NiceHCK NX7 Review (2) – Master Piezo?

August 8, 2019October 23, 2021 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada) 2 Comments

Pros — Good depth and dynamics; relatively coherent image; small earpieces; responds well to micropore modding. Cons — Too bright/fatiguing

Budget Earphones Review

DZAT DR-25 Review – Shrill Bill

August 2, 2019December 1, 2020 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada) 0 Comments

The DZAT DR-25 single dynamic-driver (DD) earphones have an odd take on the old-school V-shaped sound as it booms on one end and screams on the other.

Measurements

Some Commented New Measurements 2019-08-01

August 1, 2019October 23, 2021 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada) 0 Comments

Some comments on the latest earphones measured (NiceHCK NX7, Final Audio E1000, Philips TX2, Philips SHE7050/7055, and Zero Audio Carbo Tenore).

Budget Earphones Photography

Photographed: The Anatomy Of The NiceHCK NX7 Earphone.

July 29, 2019August 24, 2019 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada) 1 Comment

The $75 NiceHCK NX7 hybrid earphone features four balanced armature drivers, two dynamic drivers, and one piezoelectric driver. Here some pictures of its interior.

Essay

New Blog Cosmetics

July 28, 2019March 25, 2022 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada) 0 Comments

I changed the blog layout to a single column as we strive for becoming better: more concise, more accurate,

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Moondrop Crescent Review – Brassed Off!

July 24, 2019December 2, 2021 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada) 11 Comments

The Moondrop Crescent is a sturdily built, (Harman Target) neutral tuned single dynamic-driver earphone with a warm, full, homogeneous, organic sound that rivals its Kanas Pro sibling at 1/6 of the price.

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Sony MH755 Review – Testing Another Hype

July 18, 2019October 23, 2021 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada) 5 Comments

This is the MH755: single dynamic driver, small earpieces, cable too short (needs extension or recabling), haptic is nothing special. Got my pair from Biodegraded who had purchased them on ebay for $7 AUS.

Earphones Mid Price Review

Moondrop Kanas Pro Review (2) – Testing the Hype

July 4, 2019October 30, 2021 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada) 0 Comments

The Moondrop Kanas Pro is a well-built, single dynamic driver earphone aiming to follow the Harman Target curve. It has a warm, overly strong very-low end fighting against recessed neutral mids and treble…this hostile interaction throws the tonality out of balance and becomes quickly fatiguing to my ears.

Earbuds Mid Price Review

Smabat ST-10 Review – The Earphone Earbud

June 30, 2019December 1, 2020 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada) 0 Comments

The Smabat ST-10 is distinguished from the usual Sennheiser lookalike earbuds by its over-ear fit and a much fuller, juicy low end triggering a meaty, homogenous sound. It should appeal to people who like an in-ears sound but not an in-ears feel.