I’ve been spending the last few weeks swapping between two of the most hyped sub-$25 in-ear monitors on the market: the Moondrop Chu II DSP and the 7Hz Salnotes Zero 2. Both IEMs follow up on legendary predecessors that completely…
You read that right. Let me help you save some money. About a month and a half ago, I asked you guys which budget DACs I should review. The enthusiasm was huge. It took me some time to gather all…
KZ Castor Pro vs Tangzu Wan’er SG, and this is the kind of question that I’ve been getting frequently from a lot of people. I think people are asking this because you have Tangzu Wan’er SG at ₹1690 for the…
The KZ ZS10 Pro is one of the most popular budget IEMs, helping introduce many people to affordable, high-quality earphones. When it launched, it quickly became popular for its hybrid driver setup, premium-looking metal design, and detailed sound at a…
The KZ ZSN Pro X had been on my list for a while, mainly because so many people recommend it as a good first IEM. At around ₹2,000, it seemed affordable enough to try. I used it for one week…
The KZ EDX Pro may be some of the best ultra-budget wired earphones you can currently buy. That is a strong statement, especially for earphones that are sometimes found cheaply. After using them for around a week, however, I was…
Anybody who understands sound knows that wired audio is usually the better choice when sound quality matters, especially on a tight budget. Wireless earbuds are undoubtedly more convenient. There are no messy cables, pairing takes only a few seconds, and…
Finding a genuinely good pair of earphones at a very low price is not easy. Most ultra-budget options make clear compromises in sound, cable quality, comfort, or microphone performance. The KZ Castor Pro, however, feels more ambitious than its price…
I’ve been diving deep into Thieaudio’s flagship lineup, and three heavy hitters keep standing out: the legacy all-BA titan V16 Oceanus ($1,499), the versatile tribrid Monarch MK4 ($1,149), and their latest 19-BA summit-fi release, the Valhalla ($1,999). All three promise…
I’ve spent a lot of time with the ThieAudio Valhalla recently. I listened to orchestral pieces. I enjoyed vocal-heavy acoustic sets. I loved fast-paced electronic tracks. I also had long gaming sessions. ThieAudio has made a big impact in recent…