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7:29The reviewer re-evaluates the Aful Performer 8, finding it a unique, honest-sounding IEM with a U-shaped tuning that blends neutral, warm, and bright elements. It excels in comfort and female vocals, but suffers from anemic sub-bass, slightly thin male vocals, and harsh treble that can cause sibilance and force volume reduction, impacting overall enjoyment.
Reviewed productAful Performer 871
8:56The reviewer finds the Kefine Loric to be an excellent budget IEM, particularly for its warm, bass-forward tuning and strong vocal performance, especially for the price. However, it has notable weaknesses in soundstage and instrument separation, making it a specialist set for bass and vocal lovers rather than a versatile all-rounder.
Reviewed productKEFINE LORIC72
9:57The reviewer re-evaluates the Campfire Audio Andromeda 2020 after hearing newer IEMs, finding it now sounds warm-tilted and less impressive than remembered. It has good but not exceptional bass and female vocals, while male vocals are outstanding. The soundstage is wide, but overall it no longer stands out as it once did.
Reviewed productCampfire Audio Andromeda 202065
7:47The reviewer describes the Letshuoer Astralis as a warm-leaning IEM with a lot of bass, which can be muddled unless the right ear tips are used. They praise the male and female vocals as very good, and note that it handles sibilance and harsh instruments smoothly, though the soundstage is only average. Overall, they really like it and plan to keep it, though they weren't blown away.
Reviewed productLetshuoer Astralis74
10:18The reviewer provides a straightforward breakdown of the TinHiFi C0's sound signature, highlighting its bass response, vocal performance, and comfort. They note both strengths and weaknesses, such as potential harshness in instruments and sibilance, while giving an overall balanced assessment.
Reviewed productTinHifi C058
2:03The reviewer bought the Kiwi Ears Airoso used and found it disappointing, particularly due to weak mid-bass and thin, lacking vocals. Despite decent sub-bass impact, the overall sound was too lean, and even with different ear tips, the issues persisted, leading the reviewer to conclude it falls below the bar and is worse than the Hexa.
Reviewed productKiwi Ears Airoso79
2:45The reviewer found the Tangzu Fudu Verse 1 disappointing, describing it as cheap-looking and sonically unimpressive. It sounds dull and generic at best, but can become harsh and sharp, particularly in the treble region, making it hard to enjoy. The reviewer concludes that newer IEMs like the Defiant outperform it, suggesting it has not aged well.
Reviewed productTangzu FUDU VERSE 157
8:05The reviewer is highly impressed with the Twistura Woodnote IEM, praising its design, tuning, and overall sound quality. They found the vocal performance to be excellent, especially with the green and gray ear tips, and noted a wide soundstage. The main caveat is that it can get harsh on instrument-heavy tracks, but this is easily mitigated by lowering the volume.
Reviewed productTwistura Woodnote78
8:11The reviewer finds the Pula Unicrom has excellent bass and outstanding male vocals, with a large soundstage and top-tier comfort, but it suffers from a harsh, sibilant treble that makes instruments unpleasant on certain tracks, leading to a mixed overall impression. The tonality is warm, and while the shell looks better in person, the treble issue is a significant drawback.
Reviewed productPULA UNICROM67
7:47The reviewer compares the Sivga Que and Dunu Kima 2, finding both strong but with distinct strengths. He prefers the Sivga Que for its special female vocal presentation, better separation in complex passages, and slightly wider soundstage, while the Dunu Kima 2 has an edge in male vocals and more sub-bass. Overall, he considers the Sivga Que the better choice for his preferences.
Reviewed productSivga Que73
7:51The reviewer finds the Sivga SM100 to be a decent but average-sounding IEM, with a lean bass, thin vocals, and a cramped soundstage, though it excels in sibilance control and comfort. The sound improves significantly with aftermarket ear tips like the Kiwi Ears Flex, which the reviewer recommends, but even then, male vocals remain thin. Overall, it's a mixed bag, with the standout feature being its ability to handle harsh tracks without sibilance.
Reviewed productSivga SM10063
7:56The reviewer finds the Etymotic ER2XR's stock ear tips extremely uncomfortable, so they recommend two alternative tips: Shure yellow foam tips and Final Audio E tips with an adapter. They rate the sound quality with these mods, noting the foam tips are more faithful to the original sound, while the Final Audio E tips add bass and warmth but alter vocals and treble. Overall, they conclude the ER2XR sounds great with these modifications, but the stock experience is painful.
Reviewed productEtymotic ER2XR67
10:22The reviewer finds the Fosi Audio IM4 to be a beautiful, warm-tilted U-shaped IEM with excellent female vocals and good male vocals, though bass is lean and sibilance can get spicy at high volumes. Overall, it's a highly recommended, easy-to-sell IEM that sounds similar to the Civa Q but with better aesthetics and comfort.
Reviewed productFosi Audio IM472
10:52The reviewer finds the Singolo to be a great value, especially at a 50% discount, but notes that it requires specific ear tips (Kiwi Ears Flex) to sound its best due to an angled nozzle that hampers sealing with stock tips. The sound is praised for its quality bass and excellent female vocals, while male vocals come across as plain and unflattering. Overall, it's a warm, L-shaped tuning that's a steal for the price, but not without caveats.
Reviewed productKIWI EARS x Crinacle: Singolo63
5:13The reviewer finds the NICEHCK TEARS to be a very cheap in-ear monitor that delivers accordingly average, unimpressive sound. It is compared unfavorably to similarly priced competitors like the SoundNote 02 and Tangzu Wan'er Studio Edition, which sound better. The main issues are thin vocals, weak bass, and a small soundstage, though it does handle sibilance well for its price.
Reviewed productNICEHCK TEARS78
13:08The reviewer highly praises the Sivga Que IEM, calling it a disruptor that competes with and often outperforms much more expensive models. They highlight its unique warm-but-clear tuning, excellent balanced bass, and outstanding vocal reproduction, concluding it's an exceptional value for the price.
Reviewed productSivga Que73
7:02The reviewer finds the Kiwi Ears Belle to be a warm-tilted IEM with a presence boost, offering excellent male vocals, great bass, and superb comfort, but notes a few flaws like occasional low-res vocals on certain tracks and sibilance at high volumes. Overall, they consider it a fantastic value for the price.
Reviewed productKiwi Ears Belle79
8:10The reviewer finds the 7Hz x Crinacle Divine to be a bright-neutral IEM that outperforms the more expensive Tangzu Origin in bass and vocals while costing half the price. It offers excellent soundstage and uniquely tamed sibilance even at high volumes, though comfort is a bit fiddly. Overall, it's a strong value recommendation for those seeking a similar but improved tuning.
Reviewed product7Hz x Crinacle Divine79
4:49The reviewer finds the Binary Acoustics Gizaudio × Chopin to have a V-shaped sound with strong bass but very bright, thin, and synthetic vocals. They compare it unfavorably to several other IEMs at similar or lower prices, concluding it is not a good value and is outperformed by many competitors.
Reviewed productBinary Acoustics Gizaudio × Chopin74
2:46The reviewer finds the Letshuoer S12 Ultra to be a neutral-warm IEM that lacks clarity and detail, with vocals that are slightly off and can get covered during busy choruses. While the bass is decent, the reviewer believes several cheaper alternatives sound better, making this a disappointing value at its price.
Reviewed productLetshuoer S12 Ultra83
8:13The reviewer is highly impressed with the Kiwi Ears Astral, describing it as a bright-slanted, mild V-shaped IEM that outperforms many competitors in its class. They praise its exceptional female vocal reproduction and overall engaging sound, though they note male vocals are slightly less impressive. The reviewer plans to keep it, despite a minor caution about potential long-term listening fatigue.
Reviewed productKiwi Ears Astral82
13:36The reviewer finds the DT 270 Pro to be a comfortable, warm-sounding headphone with plentiful but slightly muddled bass and accurate sub-bass. It excels in musicality and soundstage, but its rolled-off treble makes it unsuitable for critical editing or sibilance detection. The reviewer recommends it for casual listening and monitoring, preferring it over the M50X and MDR7506, though it competes closely with the AKG K371.
Reviewed productBeyerdynamic DT 270 Pro74
7:09The reviewer is highly impressed with the Cadenza 4, calling it an amazing and special IEM that sounds far more realistic and dynamic than its frequency graph suggests. It delivers a well-balanced, 'realistic U-shaped' sound with full vocals, plentiful sub-bass, and a fun bass response, though it does exhibit noticeable sibilance at high volumes. The reviewer considers it a step above several other popular IEMs and recommends it for mixing, critical listening, and enjoyment.
Reviewed productLetshuoer Cadenza 474
11:33The reviewer provides a detailed analysis of the Aful Performer 8, focusing on its sound signature, bass impact, and vocal performance across male and female tracks. They note that while the IEM has a neutral-warm tuning, it can exhibit sibilance at times, which is a key point of criticism. The review includes comparisons to other IEMs like the Shure SE846 and highlights the product's strengths in vocal clarity and balance, but flags the sibilance issue as a potential drawback.
Reviewed productAful Performer 871
2:52The reviewer praises the Etymotic ER2XR for its accurate sound and overall solid performance, but notes that the stock ear tips are painful and uncomfortable. They strongly recommend replacing them with Final Audio ear tips, which, when used with the included red adapter, dramatically improve comfort and make the headphones much more enjoyable to wear.
Reviewed productEtymotic ER2XR67
4:56The reviewer finds the M30x to be a poor budget option compared to the M50x, citing major comfort issues, a non-detachable and overly long cable, and a plasticky, fragile build. Sound-wise, it lacks detail and sounds thin, making it unenjoyable for music and only somewhat accurate for editing, ultimately recommending against it in favor of the M50x or even the M40x despite the latter's comfort problems.
Reviewed productAudio-Technica M30x68