Reviews
Symphonium Giant: The Experiment
Described as an experiment by its creators, the Symphonium Giant is a departure from the brands other offerings. Will its unique tuning succeed? Fc-Construct takes a look.
CrinEar Daybreak Review: The New Benchmark?
Crinacle—the most influential figure in the world of in-ear monitors—returns with the Daybreak: his first widely-available IEM under his own brand CrinEar. But does Daybreak improve enough on the Project META’s faults to become a benchmark at its price?
CrinEar Daybreak: Don’t Buy Until You Watch This! (Full In-Depth Review)
The most influential figure in the world of in-ear monitors has returned with the Daybreak: his first widely-available IEM under his own brand CrinEar. But does Daybreak improve enough on the Project META’s faults to become a benchmark at its price?
Truthear Pure vs. Hexa Review: Another Shade of Neutral
Two years ago, the Truthear Hexa became the benchmark for IEMs under $100. The new $90 Truthear Pure aims to be its successor, but will it live up to the task?
Is Truthear Pure BETTER than Hexa?
The Hexa was Resolve's favorite IEM under $100, but now the Pure has come along and raised the question: Is Pure's more warm, forgiving signature enough to make it outright better for Resolve?
Thieaudio Valhalla Review: Slight Affection, Genuine Appreciation
Thieaudio has made a name for themselves as a premium IEM brand with price-to-performance to match. But how will their new $2,000 flagship Valhalla hold up?
BASSY IEM... done differently - XENNS Mangird Top Pro subjective impressions
Resolve checks out the latest hype train IEM, the XENNS Mangird Top Pro, and gives his subjective impressions while listening to his favorite audiophile test tracks.
ZiiGaat Lush: The Sleeper Hit That Silenced My Skepticism
ZiiGaat's Lush seems to present something not only unique for ZiiGaat's lineup, but unique for the IEM market in general. Join listener as they discuss why.
CrinEar Project META Review: Crin's Best, With Room To Improve
Project META intentionally aligns itself with the tuning approach undertaken by other IEMs in the "New Meta" category, like the Hisenior Mega5EST and Kiwi Ears KE4. But does it fall victim to the same perceived deficiencies that other “New Meta” sets exhibit?
Truthear Zero: BLUE 2 - Upgrade Path from the Ultra-Budget?
The IEM market has no shortage of Harman-tuned options at low prices, so does the BLUE 2 do enough to represent a compelling alternative that’s worth the extra money versus less expensive options? Join listener as they break it down.
I thought this was a cash grab! MoonDrop x Honkai Star Rail Robin's Earphones Review
If you play Honkai Star Rail, the Robin is a highly anticipated wireless earphone made in collaboration with MoonDrop. But even if you don't play the game, there's still reason to be interested. The Robin might be the best TWS IEM under $100.
Softears Volume S - 2024's Best IEM
Join listener as they discuss the first IEM that truly signals where IEMs are (hopefully) likely to be going in the years to come, and one of the only IEMs they feel wholly earns the designation of “neutral” from top to bottom.
This IEM has +20 dB of subbass! Nightjar Duality First Impressions
The Nightjar Acoustics Duality is the dual dynamic driver successor to the single dynamic driver Singularity. There are a lot of improvements under the hood, but at a hefty price: $3,000. Fc-Construct gives us his impressions.
Lime Ears Terra: This is NOT New Meta. I Like It.
This year, the IEM world has seen major conceptual shifts in tuning philosophy. Dubbed "new meta" for simplicity, it's gained popularity due to several high profile IEMs featuring this tuning style. Yet, boutique brands march to their own beat. One such example is the new Lime Ears Terra. Fc-Construct explains why he likes it despite not using the hottest tuning.
64 Audio Solo Review: Chasing After the Planar Train
The Solo is 64 Audio's newest IEM released this year at CanJam SoCal. And this time, it's a 14.2 mm planar with an almost open-back design. At $1,400, it's a step above the universally praised $1,100 U4s. Fc-Construct breaks down 64 Audio's take on the planar IEM trend and whether it's worthy of the 64 Audio name.
Behold! The GLORIOUS Kiwi Ears KE4
Kiwi Ears has been a player in the chi-fi IEM space for quite a while, and they've just released what might be their best IEM yet. Join Resolve and listener as they discuss why.
Kiwi Ears KE4: The Next Step Forward
Kiwi Ears' new KE4 might not be perfect, but it’s close enough that it's probably one of the easiest IEM recommendations I can give in 2024. Why? Let’s talk about it.
Sony IER-M7: Sony's Sleeper Hit?
IER-M7 has been perpetually overshadowed in our discourse by it's more expensive (and incredibly well-liked) big brother IER-M9, but I think it deserves more credit then it’s gotten in our discourse up to now. Why? Let’s talk about it.
Dunu x Gizaudio Da Vinci - This new trend in IEMs is great
Resolve takes a look at the newest entry into the "new IEM meta" that's taken hold of the "chi-fi" IEM scene in 2024.
The world's best IEM? Subtonic Storm Review
Coming in at a whopping $5200, the Storm has generated a lot of hype and interest from deep within the IEM community. In this video, we find out if it lives up to that hype.