Dan's Audio Reviews

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• 16:25

  Dan Reviews | Oracle MKIII by THIEAUDIO

  13.4K viewsSep 2024

  The reviewer finds the Oracle MKIII to be a significant improvement over the Oracle MKII, offering a more polished, well-rounded, and easy-to-listen sound compared to the MKII's overly bright and fatiguing treble. However, he still prefers the Monarch MKII as his top pick from the brand, noting the Oracle MKIII has more exciting vocals but retains some upper-end energy that prevents it from being as relaxing for all-day listening. He recommends the Oracle MKIII as a worthy consideration but suggests saving for the Monarch MKII if possible.

  Reviewed productThieAudio Oracle MKIII69

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• 19:18

  Dan Reviews | Kiwi Ears Melody. Planar war? Battle lost.

  11K viewsOct 2023

  The reviewer strongly dislikes the Kiwi Ears Melody, finding its upper treble unnatural and 'funky,' with cymbals sounding splashy and thin. He recommends alternatives like the MP145 or S12 Pro for similar price points, and advises most listeners to avoid the Melody unless they have very specific tastes.

  Reviewed productKiwi Ears Melody63

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• 40:01

  Dan Reviews | QKZ x HBB and Khan. HBB is the BEST warm budget IEM

  43.8K viewsMar 2023

  The reviewer explores the QKZ x HBB as a very warm budget IEM, praising its relaxed tuning and value at $20, while noting it may be too warm for some. He ultimately prefers the Salnotes Zero for everyday listening but recommends the HBB as an excellent entry into warm-sounding sets.

  Reviewed productQKZ x HBB75

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• 42:05

  Dan Reviews | Timeless and Timeless AE. Compared to the best out there

  42.6K viewsDec 2022

  The reviewer compares the 7HZ Timeless and Timeless AE, finding them to be significantly different in tuning despite sharing a core design. The original Timeless is described as bright and exciting with highlighted treble, while the AE is smoother and more relaxed, making it easier for long listening sessions with treble-heavy music. The reviewer prefers the original for most genres but notes the AE's advantage in smoothness, and concludes that both are strong contenders in their price range.

  Reviewed product7HZ TIMELESS AE66

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• 35:26

  Moondrop Stellaris | Shoots for the stars. Review with demos

  22.7K viewsOct 2022

  The reviewer finds the Moondrop Stellaris to be an extremely bright, treble-focused earphone that sacrifices bass presence, which ultimately makes it unbalanced and hard to recommend despite its occasional excitement and crispness. Comparisons with other earphones highlight that while it can sound airy and detailed in isolation, it lacks the low-end foundation needed for a fully enjoyable listening experience.

  Reviewed productMoondrop Stellaris48

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• 22:33

  Raptgo Hook X and Tinhifi P1 Max | Review with Demos

  20.2K viewsAug 2022

  The reviewer compares the Raptgo Hook X with several other planar IEMs, including the Tinhifi P1 Max, 7Hz Timeless, and others, focusing on their sound signatures and performance across different music genres. The Hook X is presented as a strong contender with a balanced and engaging sound, though the final verdict depends on personal preference among the compared models.

  Reviewed productRAPTGO HOOK X69

  PositiveWatch on YouTube