Underrated: The SoundMAGIC Vento P55 V3
I do have discounted access to SoundMAGIC products, but regardless of what I paid, I think the Vento P55 V3 is an amazingly competitive headphone in the sub-150 € market. It hit the market almost unnoticed and is thus very underrated, so I though I’d write a short review. SoundMAGIC...
64 Audio tia Fourté Noir vs U12t and U18t
Dynamic Bass vs BA The limited edition of the tia Fourté is the company’s current flagship. So of course I have to find out how the best of the CIEMs compare to the universal-only Noir. Is the most expensive model really better? Well, the bass is a bit tighter on...
64 Audio Flagship Battle: U12t vs U18t
I currently have the chance to obtain a greatly discounted customized monitor from the genius manufacturers at 64 Audio in Vancouver, WA. Even though the price tag is still hefty and very hurtful to my monthly paycheck, there is no chance I could possibly let this chance slide. So I...
Welcome
Welcome to my blog: thoughts and impressions of an IEM addict. I have dedicated myself to critical headphone listening – and especially in-ear monitoring – since 2010. My fascination for this method of experiencing music has heavily influenced many of my personal life decisions. I thus hope that this blog...
Campfire Solaris
The Campfire Solaris is a real star in the Head-Fi galaxy! Not only is it sensationally crafted and looks great, but it’s also musically balanced. It provides a very addicting signature and manages to assert itself as one of the best high-end listening experiences thanks to its very high resolution.
Rainy Days
It’s the rainy days when music can be the most emotional. Water drops also make for a nice bokeh.
SoundMAGIC E11BT
My verdict after 4 weeks is very positive. The SoundMAGIC E11BT offer reliable features that ensure carefree use in everyday life. The Bluetooth connection is stable and transmits the sound cleanly without audible artifacts. The sound offers a pleasant warmth with potent low bass, homogeneous mid-range and a soft and...
SoundMAGIC E11C
For the price called, what is offered is more than impressive. Although some savings have been made in regards to the accessories, the build quality is convincing all the way. The sound isn’t revolutionary, but SoundMAGIC pushes the price/performance ratio even further down than ever before. Here, the manufacturer really...
Shanling M0
Buy it. I would like to keep the conclusion this brief. Of course, the Shanling M0 is not perfect and perhaps it’s not the audiophile high-end nirvana in terms of data specs, but realistically speaking, you don’t need much more unless you like to fire particularly hungry headphones. For the...
MoonDrop Kanas Pro
In short, I like the MoonDrop Kanas Pro Edition a lot! For my preferences, the Kanas beats all known IEM with dynamic driver. The price is an understatement. One can get used to the slight (sub-) bass boost very quickly, and the relaxed dip in the upper midrange and lower...
Asian Studies
This is what I do. Read expert publications on China while listening to audiophile music and enjoying either a hot coffee or a cold drink. This photo is a personal time stamp from the summer of 2018.