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Yeeterkeeter

Yeeterkeeter

New Head-Fier
For AKG K712 Pro in Over-Ear
Pros: - lightweight with low clamping force
- sounds bright and musical
- controlled, somewhat punchy bass
- somewhat flat frequency response
- Fairly easy to drive
Cons: - Hard to transport
- build quality seems cheap
- cable is low quality and tends to coil in on itself
This is my first review on this site, so if I make any errors please let me know

Physical
Build: Eh... it's cheap feeling, with plastics everywhere, making it feel flimsy. The...
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Pawsu1

Pawsu1

New Head-Fier
For LETSHUOER S15 in Universal Fit
Pros: +Natural and organic
+Musical
+Realistic timbre
+Exceptional bass
+Thick and lush mids
+Top imaging and layering
+Above average soundstage
+Lightweight
+Modular cable
+Acessories
+Excellent build
Cons: +Price too much for many
+Definitely not for treblehead
+Design is not for everyone but quality is good
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I recently had the pleasure of testing the Letshuoer S15, and I must say it left a lasting impression. As an avid audiophile, I'm always on the...
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David Haworth

Previously known as J Weiner
For Oriveti OD200 in In-Ear
Pros: Interchangeable nozzle tuning filters
Lightweight alloy construction that is comfortable to wear.
Modular high-quality cable with 3.5mm, 4.4mm and 2.5mm plugs
Good range of ear tips.
Fast punchy bass with the ability to go low.
Excellent tone and timbre for both male and female vocals
Open and airy soundstage with above average width.
Cons: Details and separation are not class leading.
Black nozzles can be shouty on some music tracks
Introduction


Oriveti is a Chinese audio company, originating in 2015 and based in Hong Kong.


The Oriveti OD200 is a single dynamic driver with a diameter of 9.8mm and a beryllium...
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Great review famous! Oriveti seems to make some food iems.

Would have loved to try the od200. Have heard rave reviews about all their 3 iems they launched recently
jase2k

jase2k

Head-Fier
For Hiby M300 in Digital Audio (FLAC/MP3/etc) Players (DAPs)
Pros: 1. Affordable
2. Entry Level DAP
3. Android 13
4. Wifi / Bluetooth
5. Cirrus Logic CS43131
Cons: 1. Not reliable
2. Terrible battery
3. Accessory options are limited
4. Quick start guide only, no manual

Review​

Wow... how do I describe this thing? Kind of cool, compact, lightweight.
As snappy as you'd like it to be, really cool 4" screen.

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Joe Bloggs
Joe Bloggs
I do appreciate you taking the time to review our product, whether it is supportive or critical. We are aware of product quality issues that may develop, whether at the factory of manufacture, or during transport and storage before and during sale (e.g. extreme temperatures in transport and storage, a growing concern in this day and age, can damage products that were pristine out of the factory), and are always working to maximize reliability in every way we can.
jase2k
jase2k
@Joe Bloggs I am well aware of various technical scenarios, I'm an Electrical Engineer with credentialed work and projects. My review is ample enough to translate to do not purchase, I have several friends and met various users who report similar issues. I simply cannot recommend something I've had a bad experience with, would you? We live in a society where convenience is at the forefront. I refuse to buy another unit that may have inconvenience my day, by having to ship it back UPS, whether if I got a refund or not. I have better usage of time, and that is investing/researching into another product that better fits the bill.
jase2k
jase2k
Secondly, I have nothing against Hiby, I've heard nothing but good in relation to products offered. It seems to be a brand with good technical expertise, and various recognition with different items. Whether I am sounding critical, too harsh, blunt, upfront, may be deemed by the opinion of X user reading my review. Thanks for responding, and giving your just reasoning of the words I've listed. I just ask this product checks all the boxes before being pushed and marketed to the consumer market. I understand forces that aren't as controllable, but I wish this product success.
William Apollo

William Apollo

New Head-Fier
For HIFIMAN Edition XS in Headphones
Pros: +Price
+Imagine
+Good techs
+Comfort
+Easy to drive
Cons: -Really big cups
-No bag
-Bright tune
***The Hifiman edition XS is an open back over-ear headphone with planar drivers currently available for $379 (normally $500). I purchased the product myself to write an independent review...
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Kindlefirehditaly

Kindlefirehditaly

New Head-Fier
For Fiio KA11 in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: Sleek Build Quality
Metal body and braided cable
Slightly Warm – Great body to bass
Open up dynamics
Led is showing the sample
Power king for SE DAC
Fiio Control App for Mode, filter and led options
Cons: No Type C to USB adapter (for PC use)
No Buttons
Fiio newest app doesn’t control the dongle volume
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sistoz
sistoz
Hi, thank you for the review and comparisons! Fiio ka11 vs F.Audio KS01 which one do you recommend as entry level DAC? Best technicalities?
Thank you!
Kindlefirehditaly
Kindlefirehditaly
@sistoz Excellent question! They are both extremely interesting. In my opinion the FiiO KA11 is superior in terms of sound quality, slightly less brilliant but in terms of soundstage and detail it surpasses it. We also consider that the FiiO KA11 has a strong brand behind it, app support and software updates. The KS01 is absolutely intriguing given the price and display. Pay attention to quality control, I heard that some users had problems.
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sistoz
Thank you very much for your opinion! I'll go for ka11 then!
Kindlefirehditaly

Kindlefirehditaly

New Head-Fier
For MuseHifi The East 6 in Universal Fit
Pros: Great build quality
Quite good isolation
Extra-trippy packaging
Great stock accessories
Many nice, quality tips
Note Thickness
Layering
Enhanced Soundstage
Real Openback cavity
Quite easy to drive
Cons: Worst Comfort Fit due to extreme design and short nozzle (really bad fit)
Red nozzle sounds a little bit out of tone but adds trebles and soundstage
Price is high

Disclaimer:​


The MUSE HIFI East 6 was sent to me as a review sample from MUSE HIFI, for which I thank...
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John Massaria

John Massaria

Member of the Trade: JM Audio Editions/Headphone Modifications
For Tron Antares Signature Headphone Amplifier in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: State of the art build, state of the art parts, amazing clarity and definition, bass mids and highs all sound natural and organic, more like a SET or OTL lushness and sweetness than solid state, Real 100% authentic genuine Class A design, the most unique amp I ever used in my life, comes with an incredible carry case I never thought possible in consumer products, dead silent - no hiss no noise even when maxed out volume and with the most sensitive headphones, the winner for all amps I ever tested no noise! A true collectors item- collectors item as there are less than 50 units ever produced, bass is and mids are sublime like the best SET amps combined with the best of solid state - truly a remarkable amp that give you real class A experience like no other amp I ever heard
Cons: may not the last word in extreme details or 3d imaging I get from my Ray Saumels w/ Sparkos ss2590 but then again I haven't found ANY amp that bests it in that regard, anodized black body turned purple from heat, ah yea did I mention the heat? it gets hot but then again if you want a REAL Class A amp this is what you get
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psy472
psy472
It has the story, the expensive materials, but can it drive a Susvara well? The Susvara became the standard for hi-fi headphones and from which many amplifiers are judged by.

It has no balance input. Just RCA? This is so old skool.
John Massaria
John Massaria
yes sir it is old school Krell like pure class A high voltage pure power that likely can drive anything but the most demanding - its not the power but the sound of pure real class A
Ace Bee

Ace Bee

Headphoneus Supremus
For AFUL SnowyNight in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: Natural and comfortale tonality
Smooth yet crisp notes
Clean sound
Wide soundstage
Competent layering
Refined presentation with sufficient details
Nice lightweight build
Independent volume control
Cons: Soundstage lacks depth a bit
A bit more macrodynamics would have been better

Introduction​

Aful does not need any more introduction by now, as they have established themselves as a competent brand creating beautiful sound through constant innovations...
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hokagoteatimereviews

New Head-Fier
For Colorfly CDA M2 in Portable Source Components
Pros: 1. The overall sound is very clean

2. The OLED screen is an awesome addition

3. Good tone and timbre for such a clean sounding DAC

4. Supplied USB-C Cable is very good and very supple

5. Built Quality is very good

6. Adjustment of Left and right channel is a great feature, and great for the hearing impaired.
Cons: 1. No USB C to USB A converter inside the box

2. No way of knowing when colorfly will push a firmware update

3. No app (Although not an issue for me)
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Its the Colorfly CDA-M2 in for review today! This dongle dac has an OLED screen and a dual CS43198 dac chip with support for...
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Sonic Sleuth

Sonic Sleuth

New Head-Fier
For AFUL SnowyNight in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: Design and build quality
Cable Quality
Balanced and natural sound
Power efficiency
Power output (more than sufficient to drive demanding IEMs)
Cons: Not Suitable for power-hungry Headphones despite powerful specifications.
Few things to note:

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Ichos

Ichos

Reviewer at hxosplus
For Burson Audio Playmate 2 Headphone Amp / Pre-amp / DAC in Amp/DACs
Pros: + Musical and engaging
+ Competitive technicalities and transparency
+ Natural timbre
+ Warm sound signature
+ Full bodied and weighty
+ Immersive soundstage
+ Powerful headphone amplifier
+ Preamplifier
+ Remote controlled
+ Easy op-amp rolling
+ Compact size and well made
+ Price to performance value
Cons: - Not the best technicalities and transparency
- LCD screen is difficult to read
- The multifunction knob is not accurate
- Noise floor and gain not suitable for sensitive earphones
- No coaxial or line inputs
- On/off popping sound
- Remote control is optional
Introduction

The Burson Playmate 2 is a compact sized, all-in-one DAC and headphone amplifier, representing a significant evolution from its predecessor, merging aesthetics with...
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Zerstorer_GOhren

Zerstorer_GOhren

500+ Head-Fier
For DUNU Falcon Ultra in Universal Fit
Pros: ● Solidly built shell chassis with elegant looking deep blue hue as its overall colour scheme.
● It still retained that magatama-like design form as the original Falcon-C gives me one of the most comfortable fitting and excellent passive noise isolation in an all-metal shell chassis IEM.
● Detachable tuning nozzles for tuning versatility
● Good quality stock cable as it also has a modular termination plug feature.
● Well, since this is a DUNU product, expect a quantifying amount of inclusions.
● Too many types of ear tips to choose from
● A large carrying case with toughened canvas fabric for better storage and protection of the IEMs.
● Two types of tonality to choose from based on our preferred target tuning curve.
● Punchy and quite visceral bass response (Gold nozzles)
● Warm, well-balanced texture and natural sounding midrange (Gold nozzles)
● Clear, transparent and energetic sound on midrange (Blue nozzles)
● Excellent on male vocals, percussives and brass instruments (Gold nozzles)
● Splendid clarity and detail on female vocals, strings and woodwinds (Blue nozzles)
● Smooth and inoffensive tuning on treble response (Gold nozzles)
● Bright, shimmering and airy treble response (Blue nozzles)
● Majority of its technical capabilities are quite commendable for a single dynamic driver set.
Cons: ● Its mirror-finished surface is quite a fingerprint magnet and prone to light scratches.
● Noticeably recessed midrange on blue nozzle mode.
● Instances of shrilly, piercing and slight sibilance on the blue nozzle mode.
● The treble response on the gold nozzle will be most likely less appealing to adherent treble-heads.
● Wishing for a wider sound/speaker stage.
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~~ Plato, Greek philosopher...
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Ferdinando1968
Ferdinando1968
Nice review, very detailed.
I use the gold nozzles on this amazing and surprisingly comfortable IEM.
JAnonymous5150
JAnonymous5150
This was a spectacular review! I really like your style and it's packed with useful info for specific comparisons. Well done! 😎
Zerstorer_GOhren
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n0varay

n0varay

New Head-Fier
For Aune AR5000 in Over-Ear
Pros: > Premium aesthetics, quality build and material
> Thick angled earpads provide a comfortable wearing experience
> Easy to drive
> Neutral, reference flat tuning
> Highly detailed
> Forward, intimate warm midrange
Cons: > Slightly rough in terms of finish, mainly on the head structure
> Lacking treble extension

AUNE AR5000 - Fruitful Venture Into The Unprecedented​


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littlenezt

100+ Head-Fier
For Fiio KA11 in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: +Size
+Battery Consumption
+Smooth & Easy to Listen
+Value
Cons: -Warm During Use
FIIO KA11
CS43131 + SGM8262
$30
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innovated
innovated
Fantastic review, I was about to buy anyway based solely on the astounding rated output for my high impedance and hard to drive IEMs (MagicOne, Campfire Satsuma, Tipsy), but this helped a lot. Warm regards and again, sincere thanks 😊
Dean.
baskingshark

baskingshark

Headphoneus Supremus
For Fiio KA11 in Headphone Amplifiers
Pros: Lilliputian profile, very portable and small
Solid build
Huge power for such a tiny dongle at 200 mW at 32 Ω
Warmish tone, good synergy with harsh or edgier transducers
Low output impedance - pairs well with fussy IEMs
No hiss/EMI
No pop sound when removing transducers
Compatible with Fiio Control app to unlock DAC filters and other settings
Has UAC 1.0 mode for gaming devices
Excellent price-to-performance ratio
Cons: No volume controller
Only 3.5 mm (single-ended) termination available
Cable is not detachable
Gets a bit warm, with some battery drain with more demanding transducers
No PEQ available on the app
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I ordered it thinking it has a neutral sound signature (I own Etymotic ER2SE iem which is known for its neutral sound and this is what I prefer)
should I cancel my order if it will affect the neutrality of my iem?
innovated
innovated
Fantastic review, I was about to buy anyway based solely on the astounding rated output for my high impedance and hard to drive IEMs (MagicOne, Campfire Satsuma, Tipsy), but this helped a lot. Warm regards and again, sincere thanks 😊
Dean.
innovated
innovated
Purely for on the go obviously, my Q15 at home delivers everything I'll need for the next few years!
s0undcheck39

s0undcheck39

New Head-Fier
For TinHiFi T5S in In-Ear
Pros: + excellent dynamic range +
+ beautiful, engaging, “classic” dynamic presentation +
+ deep development of low frequencies (especially sub-bass) +
+ attractive design, decent set +
Cons: - presence of active sibilants on the high frequency frequency -
- moderate HF level -
- lack of versatility in complex styles -
- metal housing (season dependent feature) -
Welcome everyone with a good-looking, but nevertheless, an icy and rainy evening! After a working day, the lamp-like, icy cityscapes inadvertently hint at the opportunity to notice...
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I would like to express my gratitude to #Linsoul for providing the iem for the review!
Zerstorer_GOhren

Zerstorer_GOhren

500+ Head-Fier
For TANCHJIM Mino in Wireless
Pros: ● A budget-friendly pricing for budget-conscious casual listeners.
● Its overall design and form factor appears to follow modern aesthetics.
● Decent build quality
● Touch sensitive gestures for basic commands.
● Better software support from TANCHJIM App.
● Excellent playback endurance.
● ANC and Transparency modes.
● Follows a popular trend of tuning, a modified Harman-style.
● Clean and precise bass response.
● Crisp, transparent and clear midrange quality.
● Smooth and somehow balanced treble response.
Cons: ● Lack of support for advanced bluetooth audio codec.
● Transparency mode and ANC seems unexceptional in its intended performance.
● Most of its technical performance is rather mediocre.
● Recessed midrange.
● Its treble quality will be less appealing to most trebleheads.
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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
For AFUL MagicOne in Universal Fit
Pros: 1. Smooth and consistent response
2. Sounds warm and tonally pleasant
Cons: 1. Does lack the quality of details
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Ceeluh7

Ceeluh7

500+ Head-Fier
For Simgot EA500 LM in Universal Fit
Pros: -Build Quality is as usual… Great

-Appearance/design

-Working tuning nozzles x3

-Resolution is really fantastic

-Nicely balanced & fun approach at a technical sound

-Punchy and well extended bass that has good and solid impact

-Midrange great for vocalists

-Airy and detailed treble region

-Details per the tuning

-Separation / Imaging

-Nice sized stage
Cons: -Not for bassheads

-Can be a bit shouty with certain nozzles and the right track

-No other real cons at this price

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Colin5619
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Great review, for an amazing pair of IEMs
Ceeluh7
Ceeluh7
Thank you @Colin5619 the LM really are fantastic. They are the type of iems that stay in a collection. Take care man
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