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Hidizs MS3: Fun and Energetic but is it Too Much?

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Pros Excellent stock cable Wide selection of ear tips Solid metal build quality Surprisingly easy to drive Tuning nozzles that are actually working Full, engaging bass Rich, lush lower midrange Good note weight  Bright, sparkly treble Good treble extension Great technicalities Cons Muddy, bloated bass Recessed midrange Sharp, peaky, fatiguing treble  Unnatural timbre and vocals Disclaimer Huge thanks to Hidizs for providing the opportunity for me to review the Hidizs MS3 through a tour. 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) $169.90 Source(s) FiiO KA13 Truthear Shio Jcally JM6 Pro Hidizs XO Ear tips Dunu S&S Final E  Packaging MS3 with the Gold nozzle attached Soft, leather textured pouch Good selection of ear tips. 3 pairs of generic bass silicone ear tips (S,

Kinera Imperial Loki First Impressions: Kinera's Most Well Tuned IEM?!

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Pros Surprisingly lightweight  Very beautiful shell design Well done, balanced U-shaped tonality  Impressive bass performance Clean lower midrange Smooth and decently engaging upper midrange Very smooth treble presentation Very well extended treble and air Good technicalities Cons Stock cable is a little microphonic Big and chonky body Slightly recessed midrange Lacking a bit of sparkle for treble heads in lower and mid treble Lack of wow factor  Price Disclaimer Please take this impression with only a grain of salt, as everyone's hearing, fit, and gears may differ, so our experience may be different. Price(MSRP) $3099.00 Source(s) Truthear Shio Ear tips Dunu S&S (Different tips from picture) Impressions Cable is nice and thick but is quite microphonic due to its materials. Shell is really pretty and gorgeous, but fit is not the best as the shell is really big and bulky.  Balanced U-shaped tonality Bass Most impressive part to me. Full of impact. Not sure if its because of the

EPZ Q5: New Single DD King under $50?

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Pros Complete set of good accessories Decent cable  Very comfortable and lightweight fit Tight, punchy bass Clean lower midrange Very forward and engaging upper midrange Treble has ample of sparkle and details Decent treble extension   Impressive technicalities  Cons Subpar MMCX connector Slightly thin midrange Light note weight Aggressive upper midrange  Fatiguing treble presentation  Disclaimer 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) ~$50 Source(s) Truthear Shio FiiO KA13 Jcally JM6 Pro Ear tips Dunu S&S Packaging IEM. Hard case with a really nice texture and feel to it Good selection of ear tips. 3 pairs of  wide bore silicone ear tips (S, M, L) 3 pairs of  small bore silicone ear tips (S, M, L) Cleaning cloth 4-core single crystal copper plated with silver  Not sure if its only my unit, but I can't connect the left side properly in place, it gets loose and drop o

Juzear Clear: Budget Bass Canon that comes with a Premium Cable

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Pros Premium cable Good selection of ear tips (with memory foam) High quality carrying pouch  Solid build quality  Fun and engaging bass Good bass texture Smooth, slightly relaxed upper midrange Thick, heavy note weight  Fairly deep staging Cons Bloated and slightly slow, boomy bass Very recessed, scooped midrange   Vocals are veiled and husky Uneven midrange performance Prone to sibilance and peaks  Subpar technicalities as a $50 IEM Disclaimer Huge thanks to ForHiFi Store for providing the opportunity for me to review the Juzear Clear. 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) $49.90 Source(s) FiiO KA13 Truthear Shio Ear tips Dunu S&S Packaging IEM. Attached to 1 pair of generic silicone ear tips (M sized) Hard case with a really nice texture and feel to it Good

Truthear Nova: Good, solid ... but awkward timing and price

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  Pros Solid build  Great set of included accessories  Clean, natural midrange Smooth and engaging upper midrange Very smooth treble  Decent treble extension Decent technicalities Cons Stock cable is microphonic and tangles easily  Shell can be a bit large  Lackluster bass performance Slightly thin lower midrange Disclaimer Huge thanks to SHENZHENAUDIO for providing the opportunity for me to review the Truthear Nova. 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) $149.99 Source(s) Truthear Shio FiiO KA13 Jcally JM6 Ear tips Dunu S&S Packaging IEM. Semi soft pouch.  Able to protect IEMs to a certain degree and feels decently soft as well 3 pairs of generic silicone ear tips (S, M, L) 1 pair of foam tips 2 pairs of double flange silicone ear tips (S, L)  4-Strand (448-Cor