Spirit Torino Twin Pulse Beryllium (IEM) – so good they designed it twice

Tech specs Technology: Twin Pulse isobaric System Driver: 2x 10mm beryllium coated dynamic drivers Cable length: 1.2m Litz 392 cores OCC silver-plated + 8cores silver Impedance: 16 ohms Frequency response:  14-33.000 Hz calibrated on Isophonic curves Weight:  (without cable) 6 g Efficiency: 114 dB@1k HZ, 1mW Price: 899 GBP (similar in euros) (Pic courtesy of... Continue Reading →

Soundz Custom Flame – combustible excellence

Acknowledgement I came across the Soundz Custom brand for the first time at Canjam London, spending a very pleasant few sessions on their table over the course of the Sunday I was there. I listened to their 6, 7, 8 and 10 driver models, and was so impressed by the Flame that I ended up... Continue Reading →

Canjam London – 20th August 2023

Introduction It’s that time of year again for British headphone and earphone enthusiasts - a rare chance to get together in one large room and listen to all the audio goodies that you either a. can’t audition here because of our strict hygiene regulations or b. just can’t find on sale due to the UK... Continue Reading →

Noble Audio Kublai Khan – initial impressions

Acknowledgement The Kublai Khan was purchased with my own money at a small discount from the ever-helpful Andrew at MusicTeck USA for the purposes of writing a full review (which will be published soon). No input or other incentive was sought or received from MusicTeck or Noble - all opinions and words below are my... Continue Reading →

MMR Balmung – broadsword of bass

Acknowledgement The Balmung was purchased with my own money at a hefty discount from MusicTeck USA (https://shop.musicteck.com/collections/mmr) on one of their periodic sales. No incentive was sought or received for writing a review, and all opinions (however misguided) are 100% my own. Rating and specs (From back of main box) Price: $2599 RRP (at time... Continue Reading →

JH Audio Jolene – dual dynamic duo

*build quality scored at a 4 due to the oxidation / deterioration of the original CIEM faceplate, and bears no relation to the Itsfit reshell Acknowledgment The Jolene I am reviewing were purchased from the original owner (thanks MVVRaz) as a CIEM. Given the freakishly straight ear canals of the previous recipient, it was possible... Continue Reading →

Ambient Acoustics – 24 types of madness

Intro Ambient Acoustics was set up in 2009 in the Ukraine, primarily to service the professional audio and hearing aid markets. They started getting a little notice in audiophile circles a few years ago with their LAM serious of tuneable switch models, and it’s fair to say they are a brand that is now starting... Continue Reading →

Unique Melody MEST – the bone conductor

Acknowledgement I would like to thank Andrew at MusicTeck in the US for the opportunity to purchase the MEST at a slight discount for the purposes of this review. No input was sought or given regarding the content of the review, so all the words and opinions below are 100% my own. Introduction Every so... Continue Reading →

Itsfit Labs Fusion – magnetostatic mayhem

IntroductionItsfit are a Vietnamese company, based in the capital city Hanoi. It was founded in 2016, growing out of a small sound and audio components laboratory into the custom IEM manufacturer it is today. They specialise in custom IEMs, earning a good reputation as a resheller of other manufacturer's IEMs into CIEM form and more... Continue Reading →

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