KBear Rosefinch 19 October 2022 Full Review: https://mobileaudiophile.com/kbear-rosefinch-review-c-loves-take/ KBear Rosefinch Review KBear has been on quite a tear of late. A lot of praise has been given to many of their new releases. One of the newer KBear budget iems is the KBear Rosefinch which I will be reviewing today. This will be a quick look review to showcase a fun sounding set with voluptuous bass and a warm and rich tone to it. Also, I want to thank KBear for sending me the Rosefinch with the understanding that I would provide a fair...

KBear Dumpling Review KBear Dumpling ($18) The KBear Dumpling (Silver version no mic) came to me from the good people of KBear as a review sample and I am very grateful for that. Without question this fact does not affect my integrity at all. Of course, I will always perform a fair review and speak on exactly what I hear. The Black version with the mic I purchased just for review purposes off of Amazon US. The Dumpling is a tiny little set of iems which came at the same time as the Rosefinch which I am reviewing aswell. Kbear is doing some...

KZ PR1 Hifi Review Full Review here: https://mobileaudiophile.com/kz-pr1-hifi-review/ KZ Pr1 Hifi Review One after the other Planar iems are trickling into the iem’verse. Every brand comes out with their own iteration of what a Planar driver iem should look like and sound like. Each Company taking their turn. Of course, KZ would join in on the fun. A special thank you goes out to Tyvan Lam and KZ for providing the KZ Pr1 Hifi for a fair and honest evaluation. I say it all the time, in no way does this affect how I conduct a review and...

BQEYZ Topaz Review Full Review: BQEYZ Topaz Gear Used –Samsung Galaxy Z-Fold 4 –Fiio KA3 –Qudelix 5K –Ifi Go Blu –Fiio Q1 Mk2 –Ibasso DX240 w/ Amp8 MK2 Amp8 MK2 Left to Right: Fiio Q1 Mk2 / IBasso DX240 w/ Amp8 Mk2 / IFI Go Blu / Qudelix 5K / Fiio KA3 BQEYZ Topaz ($89) I have always been a fan of Bqeyz. They always seem to go out on a limb to showcase newer tech. Trying new things and taking chances puts Bqeyz on the cutting edge I suppose. I have personally tried many of their budget iems as well as their more expensive sets and I’ll be...

KZ VXS Review Full Review: https://mobileaudiophile.com/kz-vxs/ KZ VSX ($55) I’ll just get this out of the way before I dig deep into this review. I am a fan of anything which can replay my music. Many of our buddies in the hobby raise their noses at the thought of true wireless earphones. I hear it often and it is a worthy judgment. However, I have noticed, the audio is getting better as the tech evolves. True Wireless is obviously not at the level of their wired counterparts, as a whole. Though there are some standout TWS iems out there...

KZ AS16 Pro ($55) Knowledge Zenith (KZ) is a machine which never stops. Churning out new releases seemingly every other week. We get new series, new designs, old iterations made new with the addition of “Pro” following the name etc. It is a constant. Ya know what’s craziest about all these releases? KZ/CCA haven’t had many misses of late. I’ve had the pleasure of listening to many of the newer iems and I seem to always have a smile on my face. KZ AS16 Pro with Final E-Tips Before I begin writing this review, I’d like to thank KZ for providing...

SuperTFZ Force1 Full Review: https://www.mobileaudiophile.com/supertfz-force1/ SuperTFZ Force1 ($79) TFZ is a very well-known chifi brand which has been making audio products for quite some time. They have come out with many iems over the years that have been very well done in their respective price points. I have owned many of them myself. In fact, the TFZ No. 3 still holds up against budget V-shaped iems even today. The TFZ Live 3 as well was, and is, a very well-done big bass banger of a set. So, as I do, I begin checking what’s out there...

Raptgo Hook-X Full Review: https://www.mobileaudiophile.com/raptgo-hook-x-review/ Raptgo Hook-X ($239) Thank you for checking out my review of the Raptgo Hook-X. I purchased this set with my own hard-earned money for $239 off of Amazon. I’ve owned only a few Planar driver iems in the past. The TinHifi P1, 7hz Timeless and a tribrid, the TRI I3 Pro. I suppose I am somewhat limited in my experience with the driver tech compared to other reviewers, but sound is sound. Quickly…how I review Whether it’s a Planar, DD, Hybrid, Tribrid… whatever, what...

THHIFI CHARACTER Thhifi Character ($144) Full Review: https://www.mobileaudiophile.com/thhifi-character-review/Full Before I get into the review, I’d like to thank Pickup Audio for supplying the Thhifi Character to mobileaudiophile.com. This goes without saying but I’ll say it anyway. I will always describe exactly what I see and hear, nothing more and nothing less. Nothing will pull me away from an objective review. The suppliers understand this and so kudos to them for letting the product speak for itself. Thhifi is a brand-new...

Rose Technics QT-9 Mk2s ($249) Full Review: https://www.mobileaudiophile.com/rose-technics-qt-9-mk2s-review/ The Rose Technics QT-9 Mk2s ($249) was a complete blind buy for me. This audio company has done well in the past and so this set intrigued me. Every now and again I’ll throw caution to the wind and hit the “Buy Now” button. OK that may be a bit dramatic but for a $250 iem, a blind buy can be a bit risky. I don’t have all the money in the world and so when I do purchase stuff, I have an idea I will enjoy it. Good thing for myself I wasn’t...

Westone Mach 40 ($599) Full Review: https://www.mobileaudiophile.com/westone-mach-40-review/ I just finished reviewing the Westone Mach 30 and so this is a very easy transition to my next endeavor… the Westone Mach 40. I did a complete 180 from where I started with this set as well as the 30. From “Blah” to “Wow”. I want to first thank Zachik of Westone Audio for including myself as well as our website mobileaudiophile.com in the USA tour of the Westone Mach 30 and 40. As always this will not alter my opinion nor sway my views. I was very happy...

Westone Mach 30 ($499) Full Review: https://www.mobileaudiophile.com/westone-mach-30-review/ I want to first thank Zachik of Westone Audio for including myself as well as our website mobileaudiophile.com in the USA tour of the Westone Mach 30 and 40. As always this will not alter my opinion nor sway my views. I was very happy that Westone chose me to be a part of their tour and would do everyone a disservice to cater or hype anything not worthy of it. Plus, my integrity is of the utmost importance to me. This review will be only of the Westone Mach...

TRN TA1 Max ($46) Full Review can be found at: https://www.mobileaudiophile.com/trn-ta1-max-2/ The “TRN TA1 Max” is TRN’s 3rd entry into the TA line. We first saw the TA1 and then the TA2. I never had the pleasure of listening to the first model, but from what I have read the original was a pretty well-done budget tier iem. I’m not so sure what is “max” about this 3rd iteration, but I can at least get clued into how it compares vs some of its competitors. I have owned and sold, or even given away quite a few TRN iems in the past. TRN has...

The full review can be found at: https://www.mobileaudiophile.com/cca-cra/ CCA CRA+ ($30-36) Everyone say hello to one of the newer KZ / CCA iems to come out within the last month or so… the CCA CRA+. I’m sure if you have paid even slight attention to the Chi-fi scene than you know… in the budget space, the CRA+ do come with intrigue. The CRA+ follows the tremendous success of its predecessor… the CCA CRA. Both iems are in the ultra budget sector of the crazy iem world. In my opinion both iems replay much better than the price would indicate...

The Kbear Ink are a very fun and energetic budget Iem. I had a good time reviewing this set and comparing to other iems within the price range. Link to the full review, please vist: https://www.mobileaudiophile.com/kbear-ink-review/ KBear Ink ($69) As I was anticipating receiving the KBear Ink, I couldn’t help myself but to look at some spoilers from fellow reviewers. I really wanted to see a frequency response chart and see how these measured against the Kbear Diamond (no longer available). To be perfectly honest this is something that I never...

I had a great time reviewing the Hidizs Mermaid MM2. You can find the review in its entirety at: https://www.mobileaudiophile.com/hidizs-mermaid-mm2-review/ Hidizs Mermaid MM2 The Hidizs Mermaid MM2 ($80-89) is Hidizs Audio's latest in ear monitor. Lately Hidizs has created some very nice iems, particularly in the budget sector. In my possession is also the Hidizs MS2 which I do regard as one of my top 10 iems under $100. Hidizs has always sought out to manufacture well-built audio gear with a distinct look as well as sound. Can the...

I found the Fiio FH9 to be a very fun sounding and full sounding iem which does well for its price point. Built exceptionally well with great accessories the FH9 in my opinion is Fiio's best iem to date. The full review can be found at the link below: https://www.mobileaudiophile.com/fiio-fh9-review/ Written by: Chris Love I have been a fan of Fiio Iems for at least a few years now. I have always appreciated Fiio’s attempts to create good products for less than comparable brands. Fiio seems to do a very good job at taking an already born idea...