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KZ ED16—overlooked, surprisingly refined sub-$20 offering from the hyper-prolific KZ machine…

Earphones Budget Review

March 21, 2019December 1, 2020 Loomis Johnson, Jürgen Kraus

NiceHCK N3 Review – Silicon Carne

These are two independent reviews of the N3, the first by Loomis and the second by Jürgen.

Earphones Budget Review

March 17, 2019December 1, 2020 Jürgen Kraus, Biodegraded

Brainwavz Koel Review – Rip It Up

This is a double review of the Koel: the first one by Jürgen Kraus followed by Biodegraded’s second opinion.

Earphones Budget Review Sl Favourite Thumbs Up

March 12, 2019October 1, 2020 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

KZ ZS7 Review – Onwards And Upwards

…though the ZS7 is more fun and is a definite step-up from its predecessors. Recommended.

Earphones Budget Review

March 9, 2019October 23, 2021 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada)

Yinyoo V2 Review – The Younger Brother

Pros — Satisfying bass; sturdy build quality; 2-pin connector; good value. Cons — The strong bass is a matter of personal preference.

Earphones Budget Review Sl Favourite

March 5, 2019December 5, 2020 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

KZ ZSN Review – Good Cheap Fun for Philistines

Very likeable $15 hybrid really does justify most of the gushing praise, with a rich, bright tonality and a lot of

Earphones Budget Hmm Quickie Review

March 2, 2019October 1, 2020 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

KZ ZS4 Review – A Lot of IEM For A Few Shekels

Accessories/packaging are minimal; however KZ has really upped its game with the aesthetics of the headshells–these have a much nicer,

Earphones Budget Review

January 13, 2019December 1, 2020 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada)

NiceHCK P3 Review – More Is Less

Pros — Inoffensive, slightly warm sound without irritating peaks. Cons — Lacks fine-tuning: bass and treble roll off too early, lack

Earphones Budget JK Favourite Review

December 10, 2018December 1, 2020 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada)

Hill Audio S8 Review – Affordable Boutique Earphone For Everybody

Pros — Wonderful, well-rendered midrange with a natural timbre; spacious soundstage; small and round enough for comfortable fit; classy understatement

Earphones Budget Review

November 23, 2018December 1, 2020 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada)

LKER I8 Review – Chicken Soup For The Ears

Pros — Forward, organic mids; excellent bass extension; very easy to drive; safe choice. Cons — Flimsy appearing, non-detachable cable;

Earphones Budget Review

November 5, 2018December 1, 2020 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada)

EZAUDIO D4 Review – The Bargain Miracle?

Pros — Mature quality bass; smooth treble; organic sound with a very good three-dimensionality, clarity, and separation; quality case included;

Budget Earbuds Review

October 15, 2018February 3, 2022 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada)

NiceHCK EB2 Review – The Sennheiser Killer

Pros — Superb clarity, detail, and resolution; comes with quality case and a good selection of foams. Cons — Shows the

Earphones Budget Review

September 9, 2018December 5, 2020 Jürgen Kraus (Calgary, Canada)

NiceHCK EP35 Review – The Different Beast

Pros — Airy presentation with surprisingly intimate and natural vocals (not the typical V-shape of this price range); accurate soundstage;