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TINHIFI C3: Just Simply Fine

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TINHIFI  is taking up an audacious step in releasing new models from their new line-up series, The C series in last quarter of 2022. I have previously done a review of its cheaper companion model, The TINHIFI C2: Mecha Warrior on which that I have some mixed impression about it. This is  TINHIFI C3 , this serves as more of an accompaniment to the TINHIFI C2. But the C3 takes a different design philosophy and a slightly different tuning compare to its cheaper-priced sister. Like its sister, TINHIFI C3 has the transducer set-up which is a single dynamic driver with composite materials consisting of Polyurethane (PU) and Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP). With these composite materials, this will give a more fluidity on vibrations on drivers to achieve a better transient performance and better dynamic range response. The transducers were encapsulated in a resin-like material in a UIEM-style shell chassis with a carbon-fiber finish faceplate that reminds me of a hypercar. The said resi...

KIWI EARS CADENZA: The Virtuoso of Naturalness

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Cadenza is a section in a movement within a concerto where the soloist performs a virtuosic display of technical capabilities and prowess on musicianship. Kiwi Ears is a new audio company in China and it is exclusively distributed by Linsoul. They aim to create IEMs specifically for audio professionals and audiophiles alike. The Kiwi Ears Orchestra was the first product that I've encountered from them around 2021 when doing some searching on new audio products and it is a midrange set that cost around US$500/£415. And this is their first product in the entry-level segment, The Kiwi Cadenza. The Cadenza is a single dynamic driver IEM with a 10mm beryllium diaphragm on its transducer. The typical characteristic of Beryllium-coated diaphragm driver is a malleable, durable and lighter that delivers a nimble response that will result in less distortion, precision and superb clarity performance. It was encapsulated in an aesthetically eye-catching 3D printed resin chassis in a custom, UI...

KNOWLEDGE ZENITH (KZ) EDCX: It's All About Tonality

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Oi! mates, I have another IEM review article and it is a budget one coming from the well-known audio company, Knowledge Zenith also known as KZ. What I have here is the KZ EDCX, it is a successor of the previous model from 2021, The KZ EDC. Like its predecessor, it has a single dynamic driver on its internal but EDCX has a newer generation of PET diaphragm which is a type of polyester thermoplastic which has a strong, transparent and flexible to provide a more balanced tuning by controlling the uppermid to high frequency to have smoother response. The KZ EDCX's transducer was encased in a high quality polycarbonate plastic shell like its predecessor. It takes a UIEM form factor without the stabilising fin and it really provide a decent fitting to my lug holes without any sort of inconveniences that might cause some discomfort. Like its predecessor, it has a non-detachable cable that might be a problematic one in the future due to wear and tear usage. Like all KZ products, KZ EDCX s...

BQEYZ WINTER: The Last Of The Season Series

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"Let us love winter, for it is the spring of genius." --Pietro Aretino, Italian Renaissance Playwright and Satirist. It's Winter season and during this period there are some festivities that are usually celebrated and Yuletide season is one of them. We know that Christmas spending on shopping has somehow become an integral part of this holiday consumerism and many audio companies are trying to release their product in this season that even makes the audio market even more crowded as ever. It is also noted that one of my favourite audio brands out there, BQEYZ as they will release the last model of their Season series which is quite ironic in this season. What I have here in my hand is the BQEYZ Winter and I will do an extensive review about this product. BQEYZ Winter is an IEM earphone with a hybrid driver set-up with a new type of transducer which is quite rare in this particular price range, a Bone Conduction driver. Its shell chassis is made of a solid  CNC-milled alum...