Razan's audio reviews

 1. Why am I here? Because you were probably redirected to this site in order to save time. Most newbies ask the same questions, so this is the purpose of this FAQ article. 2. Is there a best pair of (gaming) headphones, speakers or IEMs? No. Audio gear won't only depend on the usage but also on something called preference . What people like doesn't have to be liked by you . However, as Harman Research already found out, people tend to like sound which is within the boundaries of the Harman-made preference bounds , which is why we don't recommend everything out there. But in the end, your mileage may vary. I personally have a list of budget IEMs you could consider: https://razan06.blogspot.com/2024/05/budget-iem-recommendation-list.html Here is a recommendation list for TWS: https://razan06.blogspot.com/2024/10/tws-recommendation-list.html For gaming, I made an article about it: https://razan06.blogspot.com/2024/09/rant-about-headphonesiems-for-gaming.html 3. What is a DAC

I have always been asked at some point by newbies in audio who look for headphones or IEMs for gaming. Honestly, when asked this over and over again, it really becomes irritating for the ones giving the advice to newbies who only plan to use the audio gear for gaming. But here is what I'll say: It doesn't matter. The best "gaming" headphones or IEMs is the one you like the most. Why? I will elaborate this throughout the rant. Audio in games has basically become inevitable at this point. Whether it's a competitive game like CS2, a mostly single-player game like Elden Ring or lots of rhythm games like osu!, audio gear always enhances the experience with these games in comparison to no audio gear . It's also inevitable that a lot of influencers will recommend certain headphones or IEMs for specific games. But why doesn't it matter? First of all, as audio is a highly subjective thing, there is no such thing as the best headphones/IEMs for any person . Believe

This Floaudio Lily is bought using my own money in the Floaudio IEM Store on AliExpress. Table of contents Introduction Build and comfort Sound quality For the clueless: How audiophiles describe sound Tonality Technicalities Comparisons Floaudio Lily vs. Tanchjim One Conclusion Introduction QKZ x HBB, 7Hz x crinacle Salnotes Zero:2, Tangzu Wan'er, Truthear x crinacle Zero:Red... These IEMs are likely to come to mind first if you're asking for budget IEM recommendations on an audio forum or something alike. What doesn't come to mind for a lot of people, though, is something like the IEMs about to be reviewed: the Floaudio Lily. Floaudio Lily is a 50-dollar (or lower-priced) set of IEMs that uses one single balanced-armature driver on each side. It uses 3D-printed resin for the shell material. It comes with 3 pairs of eartips, each pair being a different size (S, M, and L). Lily has a sensitivity of 98dB/mW with an impedance of around 16 ohms. Additionally, Floaudio Lily als

Budget IEM Recommendation List This is a recommendation list for IEMs under and around 100$. It is recommended to choose one of the cheaper IEMs and EQ that set of IEMs by preference, then choose one of the IEMs which fit the description of the preferred sound signature. You can still ask the sender for help, which one to choose, when you like a specific kind of sound. If you don't have any preference in terms of sound signatures, choose the one which aesthetically looks the best for you. As always, please check the pricings in your country, as they may differ from the price on this list. The IEMs here are listed at their MSRP. DISCLAIMER: THIS IS NOT A TIERLIST Legend: < Price tier Price: Name of the IEMs (Sound signature) - additional notes < $30 $18.99 - $19.99: Truthear GATe  (balanced) $19.99 - $21.99: 7Hz-Salnotes Zero (bright) $24.99: 7Hz x crinacle Salnotes Zero:2 (warm/balanced) $24.99 - $29.99: Tanchjim ONE/Tanchjim ONE DSP (mild V-Shape (3.5mm)/variable (DSP))

This Koss KSC75 unit was purchased from the kopfhoererboutique audio store in Vienna, Austria. Table of contents Introduction Looks, build and comfort Sound quality For the clueless: How audiophiles describe sound Tonality Technicalities Modding Comparisons Koss KSC75 vs Koss PortaPro Koss KSC75 vs Sennheiser HD650/6XX Conclusion Introduction When selecting a pair of headphones, many tend to overlook options under 100USD because most of the headphones in this price range lack proper research into the drivers of the headphones, making a lot of them sound rather unnatural, bassy or too sharp. That's why lots of people opt for models like the AKG K361, Sony MDR-7506, beyerdynamic DT770 Pro and audio-technica ATH-M50x for closed-back options, and Sennheiser HD560S, Sennheiser HD6XX (USA only) and beyerdynamic DT880 Pro for open-back options. But what if your budget on headphones is limited to 100USD and you can't go overbudget? Meet the Koss KSC75. Koss KSC75 is a successor of the

The Letshuoer S15 reviewed in this review is the demo unit of the kopfhoererboutique audio store in Vienna. Letshuoer S15 is Letshuoer’s newest entry in the Planar IEM world, coming at the cost of 329 USD. It contains a new generation 14.8mm Planar driver and a diaphragm as a filter (aka. "6mm R-Sonic Passive Filtering Module"), marketed as a "technological breakthrough". But is it worth it? Build and comfort The S15 is made out of a metal faceplate and a 3D-printed shell, which feels a little bit more premium than the “normal” plastic builds which you can find on cheaper IEMs. It comes with a cable which is basically a mix of a S12 Pro and EJ07M cable (S12 Pro cable with EJ07M L-plug). Furthermore, the cable is modular, so you can switch the cable from a 3.5mm Single Ended one to a 4.4mm Pentaconn or 2.5mm Balanced cable if you want to. The set of IEMs actually fit weirdly in my ears. I had to toss the IEMs a little bit to get a secure, non-fatiguing fit – and