Will try tonight man, Sunday went a little busy with Ice Labs Prismatica haha.
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Damnn thats one of the coolest looking boxes! Not too keen on the shell tho…
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Yup Yup!! The box is exceptional, i would say the same about the pair as well haha.
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I am here finalising my review for the Echo Mini today. I love this little beast of a device, tremendous power, excellent sound, with a neutral kinda tuning, loved my time with it. It is better than what I had expected from the dap.
I just received the Letshuoer DX1, absolute banger for vocals. I was listening to a Qawwali track, which is regional music here, and the voice of the female singer just gave me goosebumps. Will share in-depth review impressions later. Here are a few beautiful pictures:-
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Wow, those are some pretty cool colors 
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Thanks man!!
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Hello Friends,
In today’s video, I check out the Tanchjim’s current flagship single dynamic driver IEM, Tanchjim Origin. With meticulous craftsmanship featuring metallic ear shells, the IEMs boast a rich and premium build quality. It fits me nicely, and is quite easy to power as well. Been enjoying with most of my sources including the FiiO SnowSky Echo Mini, HiBy R8ii, etc.
Sound wise, Tanchjim has always impressed me with its smooth and life-like natural tuning profile. The Origin is no different, the pair produces clean, crisp, and smooth sound profile. It has good dynamic bass response, which is pretty balanced not overwhelming at all. Sub-bass reach is good enough to give a good sense of rumble complementing a clean mid-bass punch. Midrange sounds very clean and defined with Vocals coming out to be quite natural and well-textured. Treble region is pretty smooth and does a great job for a single dd set.
I have a special place in my heart for single DD IEMs, and Tanchjim Origin impresses me as well. Check out my review description of this beautiful IEM.
Why I love the Tanchjim Origin(Pros):-
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Well, Very natural and smooth sound profile.
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The pair is perfect for relaxing sessions for me.
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Good enough bass response, punchy and dynamic.
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Midrange is very clean and crisp.
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Stage is very immersive and captivating.
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Effortless Sound Profile.
My only takeaway with Tanchjim Origin(Cons):-
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The metallic shells are fingerprint and scratch magnets. They are also a bit hefty(heavy).
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I wish Treble had a bit more excitement and forwardedness(subjective).
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Included cable could have been better. It is thin and has only 3.5mm termination.
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Been listening to the LUA Serendipity today. Dark tuning is not something that I enjoy all the time, but LUA sounds different and special in its own way. It has a solid bass punch with a very clean presentation. The midrange is recessed, presents good clarity for vocals and instruments. Treble is where things get interesting for me. Like I said, Dark tuning is not something that I prefer, but the dark treble of LUA Serendipity sounds very enticing. It gives the entire output a very clean vibe, the pairs feels more open and dynamic with a deep going stage. While the LUA Serendipity is not the most detailed set out there, it surely is among the good sounding sets with a relaxing presentation.
More impressions to follow later on.
Crinacle, one of the biggest names in the Audiophile hobby has come up with a brand of his own, Crinear. He has developed three introductory products in the market as of now, the Crinear Project Meta, Crinear Daybreak, and the Crinear Reference. All three of these IEMs were showcased at the Canjam SG 2025 last month where people have praised their sound extensively, well, after all it is from one of the most experienced guy in the hobby.
So, @treblewellxtended had purchased a unit of Project Meta, I couldn’t land myself a purchase since the pair was live only for mere 66 minutes before it vanished off the shelves for ever. I hope Crin someday decided to reignite the spark around the Project Meta and manufactures some more units lol.
So TwX kindly lent me his unit upon my request, and here I am with its review(a huge thanks, shoutout, and love for my brother Vikash from TwX).
Design & Build Quality:-
Impressive build with complete metallic shells. They have a rich matte finish, with a clean texture and rose-gold color embezzlements on the sides. Crinear and Meta branding are done on the left and right IEMs respectively.
Fit is quite good, no issues as such.
Drivability:-
Meta sounds good, it is not very huge in terms of power requirements, but surely love a good quality DAC/AMP or DAP. I have used the pair mainly with HiBy R8ii, Fosi Audio DS2, etc. It sounds great on all of them, I just notice myself pushing harder on the volume to get adequate listening levels. So, I recommend using a good quality DAC/AMP.
Sound-Wise:-
Crazy good midrange, yes you heard me right. Crinear Meta IEMs produce a spectacular midrange. It delivers precisely detailed instruments and creates full emotions with its amazing vocals. The treble region has more excitement than our regular meta tuned IEMs like the Kiwi Ears KE4, however I would still want a bit more excitement up top. Bass region packs a good punch, it sounds better textured to me than the Kiwi KE4.
Technically, a good enough performer. I have no complaints as such in staging, imaging, or separation.
Final Thoughts:-
Something new coming out from Crin, I have had huge expectations. Well, not just me, but everyone around the world has shown how much trust they have on Crinacle’s tuning when the pair actually sold 999 units in 66 minutes. The pair doesn’t disappoint me tbh, it offers crazy good sound for its price point. Be it the bass, be it the midrange, or be it the treble, everything creates the perfect harmony to deliver a captivating experience with the Crinear Meta.
I sincerely hope I could land myself a unit of Meta, or maybe Crin decides to list it again for a few days. I already requested Vikash bhai from Treble Well Xtended if he ever plans to let go of the pair, I would gladly buy it.
Well, that’s about it, I sincerely hope you guys enjoyed watching my video for the Crinear Meta!! If you really do, please show your support to my work by leaving me a like on the video. If you have any questions related to the Meta, feel free to ask me in the comments section below. If you are new here, kindly consider subscribing to my channel as I regularly make HiFi audio related content for my audience!!
Thanks for being a support!!
Why I love the Crinear Meta:-
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Great build quality, extremely good comfort.
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Has a very captivating and indulging sound profile. I just couldn’t let the pair down whenever I was listening to it.
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Midrange is as charming as it can get. Probably the best midrange rendition for its price point.
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Treble tuning is also quite nice, it is not super expressive, yet it doesn’t feel lacking at all.
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Bass punch is good and has a very nice textured response. It complements the other frequencies well.
Things I am not a fan of with the Crinear Meta:-
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Takes a bit more juice than regular IEMs. I recommend using a good quality DAC/AMP.
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I would have loved a bit more energy in the treble region.(nitpicking honestly).
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Availability, things like these should not be limited to a given number only
Crin listen to us man!!
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Received two much awaited shipments today, purhcased the Ice Labs Spectrumica from HeadyBuy website and FiiO M21 from Hifigo website. Spectrumica has been on my radar for a really long time now.
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Hello Friends,
Today, I am going to talk about a brand that is all over the internet today, EarAcoustics. This is a new and emerging name in the HiFi audio industry. The brand has recently debuted in the market with a very, very confusing name scheme for its products. At some places I also read that they are a sub-brand to TFZ. But the brand representative cleared it up for me, they said they have the same owner. So IMO, it’s a new beginning for an experienced guy in the industry.
Today, I am sharing my review for their sub-flagship pair of single-dynamic driver IEMs, the Earacoustics SPA Hi-End Max. This is a brilliantly crafted set featuring glittery face covers, titanium metal ear shells, and houses a 11.4mm large-sized dual-magnetic dual-cavity dynamic driver unit. The DD unit here adopts Titanium Gold Ball Top+Silicone Crystal Edge, so basically a highly-equipped dd unit.
I am impressed with the set ever since the pair landed for me about 15~20 days ago. It has a slight mid-focused sound signature with good bass punch and safe treble response. Bass shows decent enough rumble and a slightly more emphasizes mid-bass region. It is quite punchy and dynamic that complements the other frequencies well. Midrange sounds very clean, has a slight bit of dip in the lower-mid region, vocals are forwarded as the midrange takes a forward response for the upper mids region. Overall, a very engaging sound profile which is different from what TFZ used to do back in the day.
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Whether you believe in cable rolling or not, you can’t deny the fact that this cable look spectacular, meet the Zikman Audio Tiber, a premium cable featuring a hybrid design consisting of 130 individually insulated strands of high-purity monocrystalline copper with 55 strands of high-purity silver material wires. Zikman is a brand based in Austria. They have an exclusive range of cables starting at 199 Euros; the Tiber is their sub-flagship in the lineup priced at 499 Euros.
It is a handcrafted cable with a premium and exquisite in-hand feel. The Y-Splitter is a chunkiii boy, love the feel of it. One of the key attractions here is that the cable features replaceable connectors, you have to unscrew a small screw near the connectors and replace them. I hope you guys enjoy the pictures.
Check out their lineup here:-
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Very nice. Personally, I will never spend 500 bucks on any cable. But that is just me. Very nice cable, though.
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I can understand. Most people won’t spend that much for cable.
Posted my review for the Letshuoer DX1!!
Things I like about the LETSHUOER DX1:-
- Its Neutral tonality is really unique, especially for this price bracket.
- Micro dynamics, minute details are beautifully reproduced.
- Impressive vocals, simply amazing.
- Clean and Crisp three-frequency response.
- Clarity I would say is top-notch.
- Stage expands nicely on the sides, i.e. amazing width to the soundscape.
- Treble extensions, considering this is a budget single dd set, are outstanding.
Things I think could be improved:-
- The sub -bass reach and rumble could be improved. However that might change the tonality from neutral to warmer.
- Soundstage depth could have been better, that would give the output a more 3D feel.
- Treble might feel a bit bright to some people.
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Hello Friends,
Today, I am going to introduce you to a crazy good setup that can help you start your journey as an audiophile. Experienced audiophiles can also get this setup to enjoy a musical, smooth, engaging sound at a budget. I am talking about the Tanchjim Zero Ultimate IEMs combined with Tanchjim Stargate II Portable USB DAC/AMP.
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Hello Friends,
Today’s video is about a mighty powerhouse, a portable flagship DAC/AMP that packs immense amounts of power that can easily drive any IEM out there. Even for full-sized headphones, it packs enough punch, I am talking about the iFi Diablo 2. Powered by Burrbrown DAC chips and a fully balanced audio circuitry, the iFi Diablo 2 delivers a silky smooth, yet energetic and detailed sound which synergies well with most IEMs out there.
Spectacular build, Smooth, detailed sound, Immense power, these characteristics describe the iFi Diablo 2 perfectly.
Hello Friends,
Today’s video is about DUNU DK3001 BD, also known as DUNU DK3001 Brain Dance. Been a fan of DUNU because my very first mid-tier purchase in the hobby was DK3001 Pro back in 2019. Happy to see that DUNU still has not forgotten the highly-acclaimed DK3001 series of hybrid IEMs with the release of this new installment in the series in 2025.
Retailing for $499, the DK3001 BD is a brand new IEM with a new Cyberpunk inspired design on the shells and housing a 1DD+4BA+4Micro Planar driver setup on each side. I find the DK3001 BD to sound quite good. Micro-Planar driver implementation on the Treble part is very good on the pair. Treble region sounds sweet, effortless. Bass region also has good extension in the sub-bass region, and the midrange has a good focus on vocals. Overall, a good sounding set. Additionally, I think mid-bass could use more punch and the instruments in the midrange section are overshadowed by vocals. Is this the return of the legendary DK3001 series of IEMs by DUNU? Find out more in my today’s video.
