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• 13:16

  Best IEM Colab? ZiiGaat x HBB Arcadia / Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch / FATfreq x HBB Deuce ... 🎧🎶🎵 Review

  3K viewsFeb 2025

  The reviewer compares three HBB collab IEMs and finds the Deuce to be a comfort nightmare with a sound signature that doesn't suit his preferences, though he acknowledges others may enjoy it. He strongly recommends the Punch for its excellent tonality and comfort, but his top pick is the Arcadia, which he considers one of the best IEMs he's ever heard and plans to buy.

  Reviewed productFATFREQ x HBB Deuce76

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• 13:16

  Best IEM Colab? ZiiGaat x HBB Arcadia / Kiwi Ears x HBB Punch / FATfreq x HBB Deuce ... 🎧🎶🎵 Review

  3K viewsFeb 2025

  The reviewer praises the Ziigaat x HBB Arcadia as one of the best IEMs they've ever heard, highlighting its excellent bass shelf, clean mids, and smooth treble. They find it very comfortable and consider it their favorite among the three HBB collabs, fully recommending it despite noting it may be too warm for some listeners.

  Reviewed productZiigaat x HBB Arcadia56

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• 6:38

  Heavys H1H Headphone Review

  18.3K viewsDec 2024

  The reviewer finds the Heavys H1H to be a sturdy but very clampy headphone that may not fit larger heads. Sound-wise, it has a lot of bass and shouty upper mids, with a V-shaped tuning that borders on muddy, though the ANC mode is more enjoyable. The reviewer sees it as a fun novelty but does not recommend it for the price, preferring their own EQ'd headphones.

  Reviewed productHeavys H1H71

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• 4:44

  Bone Conduction? KBEAR KB02 IEM Review

  5.4K viewsDec 2024

  The reviewer finds the KBEAR KB02 to be a decent budget IEM at its $40 price point, with acceptable build quality and a sound signature that is Harman-like in the upper mids but with a relaxed lower treble. The bone conduction driver doesn't seem to add anything noticeable, and the tuning may not suit everyone, but it's a fair value for the price.

  Reviewed productKBEar KB0266

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• 10:50

  ZiiGaat x Jays Audio ESTRELLA 2DD + 4BA Hybrid IEM Review

  3.1K viewsSep 2024

  The reviewer finds the Estrella to be a well-built and visually striking IEM with a unique, engaging tuning that excels with pop and electronic music, though it can be overly bright in the upper mids and treble for some recordings. It is not an all-arounder, but it offers strong value at $300, especially compared to pricier similar-sounding sets, and earns a thumbs up.

  Reviewed productZIIGAAT x Jays Audio ESTRELLA71

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• 4:48

  ARTTI R1 (3DD) IEM Review

  2.3K viewsAug 2024

  The reviewer finds the ARTTI R1 to be a well-built and comfortable IEM with a decent, mid-scooped sound signature that suits pop and hip-hop. They note it is tip-sensitive, with foam tips providing smoother treble, and consider it a good alternative to the Truthear Red, especially given its better cable and build for under $100.

  Reviewed productARTTI R167

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• 4:23

  AFUL Performer 5 (1DD+4BA) IEM First Impressions, Not a Review

  1.6K viewsJul 2024

  The reviewer finds the AFUL Performer 5 to be a well-built IEM with good sound quality, particularly praising the comfortable design and excellent cable. However, a mid-treble emphasis causes discomfort for the reviewer due to their hearing sensitivity, making them prefer a different model, though they acknowledge many others will enjoy this tuning.

  Reviewed productAFUL PERFORMER 568

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• 10:06

  Value King… Myer-Audio SLIIVO SL-41 MK2 (1DD+4BA) IEM Review

  4.1K viewsJun 2024

  The reviewer highly recommends the Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MK2, praising its excellent build quality, comfortable fit, and well-balanced sound with a pleasant bass and clean mids. They find it a remarkable value under $200, ranking it third in their personal top five IEMs, and believe it will appeal to many listeners due to its balanced tuning.

  Reviewed productMyer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MK276

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• 4:29

  Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss (DD) IEM Review

  7.6K viewsJun 2024

  The reviewer finds the Celest Wyvern Abyss to be a very solid budget IEM at $30, praising its excellent build quality, comfortable fit, and smooth treble. They consider it a better option than the Kiwi Ears Cadenza and a strong competitor to the Tin HiFi C2, though they note a slightly shouty upper midrange that is a personal preference issue. Overall, they recommend it as a worthwhile budget pick.

  Reviewed productCelest Wyvern Abyss71

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• 5:43

  QKZ x HBB Hades (2DD) IEM Review

  3.2K viewsJun 2024

  The reviewer finds the QKZ x HBB Hades to be a bass-heavy, muddy IEM that is highly dependent on the music genre. It excels with hip-hop and electronic tracks but struggles with rock and guitar-heavy music. The build is decent, though the ear hooks and cable are problematic, and the reviewer ultimately enjoys it for its fun, bassy character despite its flaws.

  Reviewed productQKZ x HBB Hades52

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• 12:37

  DUNU x Gizaudio DaVinci (2DD+4BA) IEM Review

  6.1K viewsJun 2024

  The reviewer praises the DUNU x Gizaudio DaVinci as a bass-heavy IEM with excellent build quality and accessories, finding it nearly on par with their favorite IEM, the Meteor. They note the bass is substantial and impactful, while the upper mids and treble are slightly less refined than the Meteor, but overall highly recommend it for bass enthusiasts at $300.

  Reviewed productDUNU x Gizaudio DaVinci75

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• 4:16

  DUNU Vulkan (2DD+4BA) IEM First Impressions, Not a Review

  837 viewsApr 2024

  The reviewer finds the DUNU Vulkan's build quality decent with a nice faceplate and comfortable ear hooks, but notes the cable is average and the fit can be slightly unstable. Sound-wise, it has a quirky tuning with a bass that lacks quantity, a midrange step-up, and a treble that can be peaky but adds flavor, especially enjoyable late at night. The reviewer compares it to the cheaper Hexa, finding the Vulkan's bass better but the treble less smooth, and concludes it's enjoyable but not worth the $300+ MSRP.

  Reviewed productDUNU Vulkan60

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• 5:53

  Value… KZ Castor BASS (2DD) IEM Review

  25.4K viewsJan 2024

  The reviewer is impressed with the KZ Castor BASS, praising its build quality and sound for the price, especially when on sale for around $20 Canadian. They find the bass response and treble surprisingly good, and consider it an easy recommendation and a potential blind buy at that price, even preferring it over the Truthear Zero.

  Reviewed productKZ Castor73

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• 7:28

  Gear Update ... IEM Symphonium Meteor, Headphone DCA ÆON 2 Noire, TWS Soundpeats Opera 05.

  2.3K viewsOct 2023

  The reviewer describes the Symphonium Meteor as their absolute favorite audio product, which they use over 80% of the time for music listening, preferring it over all other gear they own. They consider it their endgame and would choose it if they could only keep one headphone transducer.

  Reviewed productSymphonium Audio Meteor72

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• 9:58

  Kinera Celest Phoenixcall (1DD+2BA+2Planar) IEM Review

  4.7K viewsAug 2023

  The reviewer finds the Celest Phoenixcall visually stunning and well-built, with a unique warm-bright tuning that balances thick bass with sparkly treble. They enjoy it more than the Hook X, finding it a better all-around listen, though the upper mids and treble can be slightly too much for some genres like country. They recommend it for those who like this distinctive sound signature and plan to keep it in their collection.

  Reviewed productCelest Phoenixcall65

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• 5:29

  DUNU Kima Classic (DD) IEM Review

  1.1K viewsJul 2023

  The reviewer finds the DUNU Kima Classic to be a well-built IEM with a solid accessory package and generally good sound, but notes a problematic treble peak around 5 kHz that can cause discomfort. They feel the sound quality alone doesn't justify the over-$100 price, suggesting it would be an easy recommendation at around $80.

  Reviewed productDUNU KIMA CLASSICNot scored yet

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• 6:53

  LETSHUOER DZ4 (3DD+1PR) IEM Review

  4.1K viewsJul 2023

  The reviewer finds the Letshuoer DZ4 to be a well-built, comfortable, and impressively tuned IEM with strong midrange presence and surprisingly impactful bass. They note minor personal preferences for more treble air and bass, but overall consider it a solid buy, especially around the $100 price point, with good performance across various music genres.

  Reviewed productLetshuoer DZ454

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• 3:11

  KBEAR Pecker (DD+2BA) IEM Review

  800 viewsMay 2023

  The reviewer finds the KBEar Pecker to have a unique but problematic tuning, with a bloated bass that bleeds into the mids, a muffled overall presentation, and an unrefined treble. While the build is acceptable aside from a wide nozzle, the cable is considered poor. The reviewer does not personally enjoy the sound and suggests alternatives, though acknowledges it may suit some listeners.

  Reviewed productKBEar Pecker50

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• 4:38

  KZ Ling Long IEM Review

  5.8K viewsMay 2023

  The reviewer finds the KZ Ling Long to be a solid budget IEM with good build quality, a comfortable bullet-style fit, and a well-tuned sound signature. The included carrying case is a standout accessory, making it a strong value pick under $20, and the reviewer considers it one of their favorite budget options.

  Reviewed productKZ Ling Long65

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• 5:14

  SIVGA M200 Flat Head Review

  1.2K viewsApr 2023

  The reviewer praises the SIVGA M200 flathead earbuds for their excellent build quality, comfortable and secure fit, and well-balanced neutral-bright sound with standout vocals. They consider it a great value at around $50, noting the bass is rolled off as expected for flatheads but still well-executed, and they plan to keep them for personal use.

  Reviewed productSivga M20070

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• 2:30

  KBEAR Storm IEM Review

  2.1K viewsMar 2023

  The reviewer finds the KBEAR Storm to be a budget IEM with a cheap build, though it includes a microphone and metal nozzle. The sound signature has a fun low end and scooped lower mids, but the upper mids and treble are overly intense and fatiguing, making it unsuitable for the reviewer's taste.

  Reviewed productKBEAR STORM55

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• 12:36

  The BEST IEM Ever! Symphonium Audio x NightJar Meteor IEM Review 🎧🎶🎵

  4.7K viewsFeb 2023

  The reviewer is extremely impressed with the Symphonium Audio Meteor, calling it the best IEM they have ever heard and stating it perfectly matches their personal sound preferences. They praise its bass, tonality, and overall balance, and are determined to buy it despite the high cost.

  Reviewed productSymphonium Audio Meteor72

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• 9:15

  QKZ x HBB Khan IEM Review

  4.8K viewsJan 2023

  The reviewer finds the QKZ x HBB Khan to be a solid budget IEM with good build quality and a unique tuning for its price, especially excelling with pop, electronic, and hip-hop music. They note a bass tuck that may not suit rock or country, but recommend it as a great value, particularly when paired with an impedance adapter for a fun bass boost.

  Reviewed productQKZ x HBB Khan61

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• 13:03

  TANGZU x HBB Wu Heyday Edition IEM Review

  6.1K viewsJan 2023

  The reviewer is thoroughly impressed with the TANGZU x HBB Wu Heyday Edition, calling it the best-sounding planar IEM they've heard to date. They praise its premium build, clean and precise tuning, and balanced sound across all genres, though they note a minor comfort issue with the ear hooks and a slight desire for more bass. Overall, they highly recommend it and consider it a top-tier daily driver.

  Reviewed productTANGZU x HBB Wu Heyday Edition73

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• 7:04

  NO LONGER VALID - LETSHUOER D13 (13mm DLC Diaphragm Dynamic Driver) IEM

  1.1K viewsDec 2022

  The reviewer loves the Letshuoer D13 for its warm, bass-heavy, and colored sound signature, which stands out from typical neutral IEMs. They find it fun, relaxing, and non-fatiguing, though they acknowledge most listeners may perceive it as muddy or bloated. The reviewer plans to buy it despite the polarizing tuning.

  Reviewed productLetshuoer D1354

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• 4:15

  Shure SRH440A $100 vs SRH440 $75 … Headphone Review

  15.6K viewsNov 2022

  The reviewer compares the Shure SRH440 and SRH440A, finding the original SRH440 to be a well-tuned budget headphone with excellent tonal balance, while the newer SRH440A is a significant downgrade with poor build comfort, an unusably long cable, and a bass-heavy, unnatural sound. The reviewer strongly recommends the original and criticizes the replacement as worse in nearly every way.

  Reviewed productShure Srh440a73

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• 8:46

  Tripowin x HBB Olina SE Review

  4.3K viewsOct 2022

  The reviewer is highly impressed with the Olina SE, praising its exceptionally balanced tuning and natural sound across various genres. They find the bass neutral, mids well-represented, and treble well-handled, with only minor preferences for more air and slightly better technicalities. They conclude it's the best IEM under $120, preferring it over the P1 Max without EQ.

  Reviewed productTripowin x HBB Olina SENot scored yet

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• 2:13

  VE Supernova Headphone With Brainwavz Pads

  2.2K viewsSep 2022

  The reviewer finds the Venture Supernova headphones with Brainwavz pads to be excellent, especially after swapping the stock pads to fix a resonance issue. They consider the combination of the $70 headphone and $35 pads to outperform $200 headphones in sound and comfort, with particularly impressive bass. The reviewer highly recommends this setup.

  Reviewed productVenture Supernova49

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• 20:09

  Budget Gear: Venture Electronics, best bang for buck? VE Pro Supernova, Monk SPC, BIE @WildLee

  2.4K viewsSep 2022

  The reviewer praises the Venture Supernova headphones as an exceptional value at around 70 Canadian dollars, noting their comfortable fit, solid build, and impressive sound quality that rivals more expensive models. They also discuss the Monk earbuds and BIE IEMs, highlighting the Supernova as the standout product for budget-conscious buyers.

  Reviewed productVenture Supernova49

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• 10:54

  Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 - Best True Wireless IEM? Review

  2.1K viewsSep 2022

  The reviewer shares their personal experience with the Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0, which they bought as their first true wireless earbuds and which sparked their interest in the audio hobby. They praise the solid build, IPX7 waterproofing, long battery life, and physical buttons, but note the default sound is bass-heavy and dark, requiring EQ via the app for their taste. They find the overall value strong compared to pricier alternatives like AirPods Pro, though they mention the lack of active noise canceling and a bulky case as drawbacks.

  Reviewed productLypertek PurePlay Z3 2.062

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