First impressions of 2 aged and 2 fresh iems was one of deep interest. Before launching their separate reviews, I wanted to have their first impressions.
All are sourced via ibasso dx300 because Zeitan Wu is already 4.4 plugged. And OG cable is used. Balanced plugs / cables are reserved for their reviews.
I used Limehouse Blues from the Jazz at the Pawnshop due to it being live and smooth jazz’s earphone performance revealing characteristics.
- Dunu Kima
The imaginary sequel to TitanS. Fit is easy like its low weight.. It is balanced, with very good technicalities for the price. A true successor to TitanS with some enthusiasm added to the timbre. And very high-resolution 3D imaging like HM I love.
- TangZu Audio Zeitan Wu
Clarity is high, so is the background resolution. But separation (placement) is weirdly wide. However basses are respectable and extensions are better (faster) from all the other sub $200 planar iems I tried. I hope the nasal feeling disappears after using an ordinary 3.5mm cable.
- Moondrop Blessing2
Now solid open air staging here. Basses are so gentle in smooth jazz. While the soundstage is so relaxingly high, it clearly doesn’t have the technicalities I first impressioned in this lil’ project. But certainly not a slacker compared to Variations. Electronics / metal etc must be pretty good with it.
- Moondrop Variations
King of the quatro despite all those years in between. Variations are so natural, playing effortless and without hurry. Technicalities aren’t space high with 3.5mm but you feel the sound approach of an European hifi system here. Extensions and positioning are frightfully realistic. 4.4 plug – thus – balanced listen will play the main part in its review.
Conclusions
We took the brief first impressions of two aged and two fresh iems under dx300 conditions. While the results were satisfying, and this writeup is by no means a comparison, you can see what effortless means with Blessing2 and Variations even in SE connections. Balanced versions will be in their reviews.
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