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Pula Audio ARC: A Budget V-Shaped IEM Done Right?

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Pros Engaging yet fairly balanced V-shaped tuning Impactful yet snappy bass response Clean lower midrange without being overly recessed Lively and clear upper midrange Sparkly and energetic treble presentation Pretty decent detail retrieval and speed for the price Solid resin shell build Cons Somewhat disappointing accessories Not exactly the most neutral or balanced sounding IEM Bass can sound a little overpowering Treble can be slightly fatiguing Disclaimer Huge thanks to HiFiGo for providing me the opportunity to review the Pula Audio ARC by sending over a review sample. As always, all thoughts and opinions are entirely my own and are not influenced in any way. Please take this review with a grain of salt, as everyone's hearing, ears and source gears are different, so your experience may differ from mine. Price (MSRP) $20.00 Ear tips used KBear 07 Source Used Fosi Audio K7 Drivability Very easy to drive. Even a basic do...
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Yu9 Que: A Masterclass in Tonality!

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Pros Premium accessories and inclusions Snappy, punchy bass response Fairly clean lower midrange without being thin  Forward and lively upper midrange  Smooth treble Treble is very well extended and airy Very natural timbre Good overall technicalities Cons Somewhat bulky shell No interchangeable connection on stock cable Build quality feels a bit cheap Disclaimer Huge thanks to Yu9 for providing the opportunity for me to review the Que by providing a sample. I really do appreciate it. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and are not influenced in any way.  Please take this review with only a grain of salt, as everyone's hearing, fit, and gears may differ, so our experience may be different. Price(MSRP) $399.00 Ear tips used  NUARL Block Ear+7 Drivability Moderately hard to drive. Still, any decent modern dongle DAC/Amp should be more than sufficient.  Packaging Yu9 Que IEM Ear tips 3 pairs of liquid silicone ear tips 3 pairs of generic ear tips (s...
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Penon X Effect Audio Archangel Review

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Pros Premium cable (of course)  Deep, rumbly, crazy sub bass Well balanced midrange  Smooth lower and mid treble  Great treble extension  Slightly thick yet natural timbre  Decent detail retrieval  Deep, immersive soundstage Cons Average ear tips inclusion Big and bulky shell Sub bass can be overpowering Not the best bass control Lower and mid treble lacks a bit of sparkle Disclaimer Huge thanks to Penon for providing the opportunity for me to review the Penon X Effect Audio Archangel through a discount on the Archangel. I really do appreciate it. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and are not influenced in any way.  Please take this review with only a grain of salt, as everyone's hearing, fit, and gears may differ, so our experience may be different. Price(MSRP) $799.00 Ear tips used  Symbio W Peel Drivability Easy to drive. Any decent, modern dongle DAC/Amp should be more than sufficient.  Packaging Penon X Effect Audio Archange...
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Juzear x Z Reviews Defiant: $100 Hybrid Banger?!

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Pros Good cable with interchangeable terminations Fast and well controlled bass Deep, impactful bass Well balanced midrange performance Sparkly and energetic treble without being too harsh Decent overall technicalities Cons Bass is a bit slow Somewhat recessed midrange Treble is a little grainy and splashy Disclaimer Huge thanks to HiFiGo for providing the opportunity for me to review the Juzear X Z Reviews Defiant by providing a sample. I really do appreciate it. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and are not influenced in any way.  Please take this review with only a grain of salt, as everyone's hearing, fit, and gears may differ, so our experience may be different. Price(MSRP) $99.99 Ear tips used  Whizzer SS20  Drivability Easy to drive. Any decent, modern dongle DAC/Amp should be more than sufficient.  Packaging Juzear x Z Reviews Defiant Cleaning cloth Acrylic stand Ear tips 1 pair of generic foam tips 3 pairs of generic wide bore silicone ear ...
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Fosi Audio K7: THE Perfect Mid Tier Desktop Solution??

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Pros Solid build quality  Simple EQ functionality Clean yet dynamic sound  Powerful output for the price Low enough noise floor for most IEMs Supports some Hi-Res bluetooth codecs Microphone jack! Adjustable microphone input volume Cons Volume knob adjusts 2-3 steps instead of 1 step No parametric EQ Doesn't support LDAC Microphone only works on UAC 1.0 mode Disclaimer Thanks to Fosi Audio for providing a unit of the K7 for me to review, but all thoughts and opinions are my own, and are not influenced in any way.  Please take this review with only a grain of salt, as everyone's hearing, fit, and gears may differ, so our experience may be different. Price(MSRP) $199.99 Devices Used Oriolus Isabellae Letshuoer EJ07M MA Audio Marquis Extremely sensitive IEM Discontinued Fearless Audio S8 Pro Sennheiser HD600 Hifiman Sundara Packaging Fosi Audio K7 USB Type A/C  to Type C cable BT Antenna Y-splitter cable Power Supply Source: Official Fosi Audio Page Design & Build Q...
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ROSESELSA Aurora Ultra: THE Budget Technical Set?

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Pros Generous accessories  Comes with premium ear tips and carrying case Great fit for smaller ears  Fast and well controlled bass Clean lower midrange Sparkly and airy treble Great treble extension Good overall technicalities Cons Stock cable tangles easily  Bass lacks physicality or weight Lower midrange can be sterile Shouty upper midrange Unrefined, splashy treble Disclaimer Huge thanks to HiFiGo for providing the opportunity for me to review the ROSESELSA Aurora Ultra by providing a sample. I really do appreciate it. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and are not influenced in any way.  Please take this review with only a grain of salt, as everyone's hearing, fit, and gears may differ, so our experience may be different. Price(MSRP) $43.99 Ear tips SONY EP-EX11  Drivability Easy to drive. Any decent, modern dongle DAC/Amp should be more than sufficient, like the included dongle DAC/Amp.  Packaging ROSESELSA Aurora Ultra Ear tips 3 pair...
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Dunu Kima 2: The Best Single DD IEM under $250!?

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Pros Good build quality Insane accessories inclusion Well balanced bass  Well bodied lower midrange Forward upper midrange without being shouty Smooth, inoffensive treble Decent treble extension Incredibly natural timbre Cons Only decent technicalities Disclaimer Huge thanks to HiFiGo for providing the opportunity for me to review the Dunu Kima 2 by providing a sample. I really do appreciate it. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own, and are not influenced in any way.  Please take this review with only a grain of salt, as everyone's hearing, fit, and gears may differ, so our experience may be different. Price(MSRP) $119.99 Ear tips Dunu S&S Drivability Easy to drive. Any decent, modern dongle DAC/Amp should be more than sufficient.  Packaging Dunu Kima 2 Ear tips 3 pairs of generic silicone wide bore ear tips 3 pairs of generic silicone narrow bore ear tips 3 pairs of Dunu S&S ear tips 3 pairs of Dunu Candy ear tips Carrying Case Classic Dunu carrying case...
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