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12:34The reviewer finds the Hidizs MS5 to be a well-built flagship IEM with a balanced, clear sound that avoids the typical bloated bass or harsh treble of many Chi-Fi tunings. While the accessories and tuning options are appreciated, the cable's microphonics and the high price are noted drawbacks, though the overall verdict is positive.
Reviewed productHidizs MS564
24:39The reviewer finds the Focal Elegia to be a well-built, comfortable closed-back headphone with a neutral midrange and clear detail retrieval, but notes a rolled-off, distant bass response and a slightly tight clamp. At its discounted price of around $400, it is considered a good value, though not a no-brainer due to its bass limitations and sparse accessories.
Reviewed productFocal Elegia67
22:02The reviewer finds the Sivga Oriole to be a well-built, comfortable, and affordable headphone with a balanced yet slightly colored sound. It offers good detail retrieval and a wide soundstage for the price, but has some issues with sibilance in the mids and a lack of included spare ear pads. Overall, it is recommended as a solid value in the sub-$1000 range.
Reviewed productSivga Oriole61
21:58The reviewer finds the Austrian Audio Hi-X60 to be a well-built, comfortable closed-back headphone with excellent detail retrieval and soundstage for a closed-back, but notes a rolled-off sub-bass and forward, slightly sibilant mids. They consider it a solid but not perfect option, with above-average detail and clarity, though it lacks spare ear pads at its price point.
Reviewed productAustrian Audio Hi-X6064
23:52The reviewer finds the Caspian to be a rugged, well-built headphone with a warm, bass-heavy sound signature that is easy to drive, but notes several compromises in comfort and accessories, such as strong clamping force, lack of ear cup swivel, and a stiff cable with only a quarter-inch termination. Overall, it is a solid but not perfect product for its price.
Reviewed productAPOS Caspian64
32:17The reviewer finds the Audio-Technica ATH-M60x to be a solid, comfortable, and well-built on-ear headphone with a slightly dark, bass-emphasized sound signature and forward mids and treble. It offers good clarity and detail for the price, though it lacks some refinement in bass separation and micro-detail retrieval. Overall, it is a reasonable choice for monitoring and casual listening, but not exceptional.
Reviewed productAudio-Technica M60x58
8:54The reviewer finds the Austrian Audio Hi-X65 to be a robustly built, highly comfortable open-back headphone that delivers superb detail retrieval, clarity, and a unique sound signature. It improves on the X55 with more sub-bass and more natural mids, making it a more forgiving listen, though it remains a specialty product with forward mids and treble that won't appeal to everyone. The reviewer concludes it offers good value at $420, but only for those seeking this specific type of sound.
Reviewed productAustrian Audio Hi-X6574
42:59The reviewer finds the Austrian Audio Hi-X65 to be a well-built, comfortable open-back headphone with a clear, detailed, and revealing sound signature, though it has a recessed sub-bass and slightly emphasized sibilance. It is considered a worthwhile but different alternative to the X55, with excellent technical performance but a higher price and some minor omissions like spare ear pads.
Reviewed productAustrian Audio Hi-X6574
35:25The reviewer finds the Shure SRH1540 to be a well-built, comfortable, and accessorized closed-back headphone with a neutral-to-slightly-warm bass response, natural mids, and clear highs. However, the proprietary and janky cables are a significant drawback, and the overall performance, while good, may not fully justify the $500 price tag for everyone.
Reviewed productShure Srh154074