Author: Smirk
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Elysian Annihilator 2023 Review: Treble Titan
For all its celebrity, the Annihilator is hardly a perfect IEM. Despite its flaws, it has undeniable star power due to its peerless treble and allocation of strengths in high-impact areas. The Annihilator is big, bold, and loud. Sprinkle top-tier resolution and great tuning into the mix and you have a very compelling package…
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7th Acoustics Supernova Review: Silky Smooth
The Supernova’s standout quality is its midrange, particularly its exceptional tonality. The Supernova’s tonality has an intangible enjoyability that appears to resonate with many listeners. Vocals are realistic, well-bodied, and smooth with a slight warmth. Despite its enjoyability, the Supernova’s midrange isn’t without flaws…
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Elysian Diva 2023 Review: Dazzling Songstress
It’s my opinion that IEMs priced above a kilobuck should offer more than just impressive technical capabilities – they should possess a unique element that justifies their asking price. After all, one can find commendable technical performance well below the $1000 mark. Based on this criterion I can confidently say that the Diva has the…
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Moondrop Variations Review: Sublime Sub-Bass
The Variations is a very clean, versatile listen with excellent tuning and star-quality sub-bass. Assuming a comfortable fit, this is an easy pair to use as daily drivers. If you could only have one pair of IEMs for around $500, the Variations…
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64 Audio U12t Review: A Refined Balance
The U12t is a remarkable IEM that offers a whole that’s more than the sum of its parts. While it’s close to but not the outright class leader in any one area, it offers a balance-over-all ethos and a refinement that it brings into every track. Even the most complex and demanding music is handled…
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