Cozoy Takt-C Dac/Amp (USB-C Version) Review II – Second Look
I understand the need for a good DAC, but it is typically the sum of all parts that determine the quality…
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Earphones
NiceHCK M5 Review – Ordinary Life
The NiceHCK M5 are technically good but both sonically and optically somewhat unimaginative earphones with 3 different tuning options that fail to stick out of the sea of competitors in any way.
DAC/AMP
Questyle M15 Review – Stellar By Starlight
The very versatile Questyle M15 dongle is as good as it gets in its category…
Headphones
Koss KPH7 Review – Kinder Surprise
It is…a headphone.
DAPs
Hidizs AP80 Pro-X Review – Back In the ESS R
The Hidizs AP80 Pro X is a versatile and competent <$200 dap...
Bluetooth
Gravastar Sirius Pro TWS Review – Wonderfully Industrial
With all the above in mind, looking at their asked price Gravastar Sirius Pro TWS are a wonderful piece of industrial design…
Photographed: Anew X-One
Technical Photography and measurements of the Anew X-One earphone. Review to follow.
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Shozy Rouge Review (1) – O You Pretty Things
All things being equal, I like phones which don’t require accoutrement. However, if you have a suitable amp or DAP, the Rogue are a considerable step up in class and well worth the fare, both aesthetically and sonically. Highly recommended.
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Tweaking the KBEAR TRI I3 : Redefining The Grandioso
TRI I3 proves that a tri-brid earphone, when done right, can sound magnificent. Once tweaked, I3 owners will be able to ascent their beloved earphone to the next level.
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NiceHCK X49 Review – Fukubukuro 福袋 2020
The NiceHCK X49 is a bright-neutral earphone with a wide but low soundstage, however a decent tonality – a rare find in this class. Great for people who want to experience a more neutral tonality at a small cost.
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Photographed: CCA CA16
Technical photography of the CCA CA16 earphone. Review to follow.
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Venture Electronics Bonus IE (VE BIE) Review – My Apologies
The VE BIE are “nothing special” with a great timbre — extremely well executed.
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TRN-VX Review (3) – Technical Ecstasy
The TRN-VX earphone is a 6 BA +1 DD hybrid that excels by its superb build and its (in this class) unparalleled technical abilities. But it does not work right out of the box and needs a different cable and some 3M micropore tape on the nozzle to work well.
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Photographed: The Sequel BQEYZ Spring 2
Technical photography of the BQEYZ Spring 2 earphone.
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ifi Audio hip-dac Review – Mein Funky Ballantine’s
The ifi Audio hip-dac is a zippy sounding, powerful, and very attractive looking/feeling dac/amp at a very good price.
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Photographed: NiceHCK Blocc 5N Litz UPOCC OCC Copper Earphone Cable
Technical Photography of the NiceHCK 5N UPOCC copper cable.
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Photographed: NiceHCK Litz 4N Pure Silver Earphone Cable
Technical photography of the NiceHCK Litz 4N Pure Silver earphone cable.
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KBEAR KS2: Not Another Review!
I want KBEAR to become successful but first they must learn to listen to their customers and take the suggestions and opinions from their overseas “guest tuners” more seriously.
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