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ShabtabQ

100+ Head-Fier
Pros: Crisp Highs: With well-controlled and detailed treble, the Gate delivers sparkling highs that add brilliance to the overall sound signature. There's no harshness or sibilance, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable listening experience across various genres.

Remarkable Midrange: The Gate boasts remarkable midrange performance, offering clarity and richness that truly captivates listeners. Vocals and instruments shine with exceptional detail and accuracy, making for an immersive listening experience.

Quality Bass: While not overly emphasized, the Gate offers good quality bass that provides a solid foundation to the music. It's well-balanced, adding depth to the sound without overpowering the mids and highs.

Great Price to Performance: onsidering its sound quality and performance, the Gate offers excellent value for money. It competes with higher-priced IEMs in terms of sound reproduction, making it an attractive option for audiophiles on a budget wanting TOTL sound experience.

Unique Design: The Gate features a metallic faceplate that adds a touch of elegance to its design, enhancing its visual appeal and giving it a premium look.
Cons: Shell Size: Gate may not fit well for some users, particularly those with smaller ears.

Sound: Definately not for people looking for smooth and pleasant listening, these are sparkly energetic and fun sounding IEM's, although I would not say this is a con, just putting up here to let people know in a gist.
Introduction
Introducing TangZu Audio, the wildcard entry of this brand in the audio world with their Wan’er. Their latest and greatest creation, the TangZu Xuanwu Gate has 1 Dynamic...
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mars chan

New Head-Fier
Pros: .
What I like:
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+ the bass.
+ the design and color.
+ the overall good sound.
+ the price.
+ the eartips.
Cons: .
What I don't like:
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- for the price, none.
TangZu X HBB Xuan NV review and comparisons.

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Visceral

Previously known as gangviolence
Pros: Well Constructed
ConX Versatility
Unique and User-friendly Hardware Design
Low End Boost
Soundstage Width
Added Sparkle
Cons: Ergonomics
Potentially too much Sonic Influence
It Cost Money
Effect Audio - CODE Series - CODE 24

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I’m not here to persuade the unpersuadable. Cables have been one of my more recent obsessions...
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NymPHONOmaniac

Headphoneus Supremus
Pros: -well balanced bassy U shape soundsignature
-deep rumbly bass
-bassist specialist
-sub bass is vibrant, dense and tactile
-even if sub dominant, we have well felt mid bass punch
-upper treble is snappy and sparkly and airy
-soundstage is quite gigantic
-male and female vocal has both presence and enough density
-non shouty upper mids (smooth and safe)
-versatile tonality
-good sound value (at 60$)
Cons: -slight treble imbalance that tend to favor certain micro details and percussions above other
-lean darkish mids
-slight sibilance can occur (very nitpicky here since its rare)
-bass line can over shadow kick drum
-attack resonance can make busy track foggy
-definition edge is lacking, making proper positioning harder
-not highest nor cleanest bass quality-performance
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TONALITY: 8.2/10
TECHNICALITIES: 7.8/10
TIMBRE: 8/10
SOUNDSTAGE: 8.5/10
IMAGING: 7.5/10
MUSICALITY (subjective): 8.2/10
CONSTRUCTION: 8.5/10
ACCESSORIES...
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BielakP

New Head-Fier
Pros: - good passive insulation
- nice appearance
- comfortable
- energetic sound that can excite some
- ok accessories
- sound background rich in details
Cons: - sibilants: very possible
- too much bass (subjective) and not that great quality of it
- too much energy in treble (subjective, but yes)
- unnatural sounding instruments and vocals
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BielakP
BielakP

Headphones and Coffee

Previously known as Wretched Stare
Pros: Very Neutral sounding DAC, detailed and transparent. low noise and good with sensitive IEM.
Cons: It can sound cold and lacks the lushness I crave. Not for demanding IEM.
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The KiwiEars Allegro is a simple and budget friendly Dongle-dac with a cool gamepad design. It is made well out of...
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Headphones and Coffee

Previously known as Wretched Stare
Pros: Build, features and amazing sound quallity
Cons: Price, the stainless is prone to scratches and fingerprints and it's a little heavy for the pocket.
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The GO Bar Kensei is a portable DAC (digital-to-analog converter) it is designed to...
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iFi audio
iFi audio
Thanks so much for taking the time to review! We appreciate the praise and the thoughts!

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Condocondor
Condocondor
Do you think that if one had to give up their desktop system, that a dongle like this could suffice.... assuming your stable of headphones were all medium to high efficiency?

MetehanMinatozaki

New Head-Fier
Pros: -Good bass amount and good bass dynamics for price -Really good detail production -Good resolution for 11 dollars -Clear highs -Clear midrange with good brightness -Good imaging for price -Really good soundstage with enough depth
Cons: -Treble range can be harsh -Upper midrange can be really hot -Metallic timbre -Non existent layering
Package

Just iem itself, cable and eartips.

Sound

Bass - Big midbass response!

Really good mid bass impact, without being too slow. Texture is average for the price...
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Headphones and Coffee

Previously known as Wretched Stare
Pros: Lightweight build, nice balanced signature with quality Bass.
Cons: Fans may or may not like the departure from the Vshape that the OG had. Mids are slightly recessed.
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Specifications:
Impedance: 25-28 Ω
Sensitivity: 108±3dB
Frequency: 20-40000Hz

In the Box
ZS10 Pro 2 IEM
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Thanks for the review, my son and I were discussing this IEM yesterday, was going to wait for sales. I have the Pro X is the sound much different if you have heard both?
Headphones and Coffee
Headphones and Coffee
Yes it is much different. The X was more of an improved Vshape of the OG. this one is more of a wider V with better control on both ends (Bass and Treble).

Ianbanz

New Head-Fier
Pros: • Clean and rich bass response without overshadowing other frequencies.
• Sweet and smooth midrange presentation with warm, rich, velvet-like smoothness.
• Inoffensive treble lacking harsh peaks for extended listening sessions.
• Good technical performance with exceptional bass depth, separation, and layering.
• Wide soundstage with depth.
• Offers a compelling blend of design, sound quality, and technical performance at an accessible
price point.
• Amazing value accessories, including two sets of Tang Sancai tips and a good quality leather carry
pouch.
• A must-have for fans of the HBB sound.
Cons: • The black cable feels cheap and has a sticky rubber-like material, reminiscent of old KZ ZST cables.
This collaboration between Tangzu Audio and the revered reviewer HBB promises an experience as captivating as its name, The Xuan NV, which translates to "mysterious woman" in Chinese...
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Headphones and Coffee

Previously known as Wretched Stare
Pros: lightweight, build quality, energy, and a good balanced signature.
Cons: It can be a little spicy in the upper mid-range. (this depends on source and volume)
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Tigerism Octave in-ear monitors (IEMs). These IEMs are part of the exciting new brand called Tigerism, which specializes...
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briantbrain

New Head-Fier
Pros: + Sub-Bass rumble with great texture and impact
+ Deep and Punchy Bass on enough intensity
+ Soundstage above average in its price bracket
+ Smooth, wet, and musical mid
+ Tamed Treble for sensitive treble users without sacrificing too much extended treble
Cons: - Not suitable for Micro-Detail lovers
- Stock Eartips are very bad (in terms of comfortability and sealing)
- Bass sometimes feels like it needs more punch
- Treble is too relaxed
First released with their Planar IEM, the Kefine Klanar, which can be considered quite successful as it's well-liked by many, Kefine launches its latest IEM, but this time with a Single...
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ngoshawk

Headphoneus Supremus
Pros: Pleasant sound
The 3D build makes it affordable
Fit
Unassuming look (understated)
Solid bass does not hinder overall signature
Cons: Build looks a bit beneath it
Some cable microphonics
Tough market

baskingshark

Headphoneus Supremus
Pros: Solid build
Comfortable fit
Good isolation
Relatively easy to drive
Musical warm signature
Lush and thick note weight
Sub-woofer like bass reverberations
Non-shouty upper midrange
Smooth, sibilant-free treble
Above average technicalities
Cons: Accessories could be better
Driver flex - this can be mitigated
Tinge of BA timbre
Mild mid-bass bleed
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Asta GunaReview

New Head-Fier
Pros: •Exceptional Sound Quality: The Simgot EA500LM delivers outstanding audio performance with clear, detailed sound across the frequency range.
•Tight and Controlled Bass: The bass response is well-balanced, providing a satisfying rumble without overpowering other frequencies.
•Clean and Articulate Midrange: Vocals and instruments are reproduced with clarity and precision, enhancing the listening experience.
•Crisp and Detailed Treble: The treble is lively and well-defined, adding sparkle to the sound without causing fatigue.
•Durable Build Quality: Constructed from high-quality materials, including full metal, and featuring interchangeable nozzles for added customization.
Cons: •Only Cable and tips i dont like it that much. thats it
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thaslaya

500+ Head-Fier
Pros: + Mid bass thump

+ Warm tuning

+ Compact and sturdy shell

+ Stock cable

+ Accessories
Cons: - Can get sibilant at high volumes

- Thin treble note weight

- Lack of extension

- Short, oval nozzles may cause fit issues

- MMCX (subjective)
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thaslaya's star rating system:
☆☆☆☆☆ - Best in class/buy it now
☆☆☆☆ - Highly recommended
☆☆☆ - Sound for thee, not for me
☆☆ - Can't see the appeal
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SherryLion

New Head-Fier
Pros: 1. Too much power for a small device
2. Sound quality leans towards a spacious neutral sound with good tonal accuracy
Cons: 1. The display is too small for this big of a device.
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Mesteves77

New Head-Fier
Pros: Bold and a Breakthrough Design
Versatile across Music Genres
Benefits Musicality
Energetic Dynamics
Good quality Accessories
Cons: Ear Discomfort - Suction Effect
Challenging Insertion and Alignment
Lean SubBass
Below Average Details & Layering for the Price
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vandung2510

100+ Head-Fier
Pros: - Fast, punchy bass
- Very minimal bleeding
- Forward vocal
- Airy, well extended treble
- Quite decent timbre, especially for a planar driver iem
- STAGE
- Decent fit
Cons: - Value
- Treble is a bit unrefined, some sibilances
- Not the thickest midrange
Introduction:
TinHifi is one of the old players amongst many chifi brands. They were known for selling iem at quite an affordable pricing, as well as experimenting with a lot of different...
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briantbrain

New Head-Fier
Pros: + The best fitting IEM of all time in my ears
+ Includes cables with 3 jack options (although the cables are ugly like wilted noodles)
+ Best Shell finishing and built quality used.
+ "Correct" punchy bass.
+ "Correct" sub-bass rumble.
+ Crystal Clear sounding from Low to High freq.
+ Shining-Shimmering-Splendid treble.
+ Fun engaging power from Low to high freq.
+ Best detail and clarity IEM on Single DD.
Cons: - Slightly recessed mid presentation
- The vocals, which are too clear, feel quite sharp and less natural for some people accustomed to hearing recorded voices.
- The overly bright treble can make ears sore and tired.

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ericpalonen
ericpalonen
Thank you for that awesome review! Bass texture is one of the first things I focus on as well -- I want to hear whether those strings are round wound or flat wound 🤪
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