![]() Songs like Iron Maiden's "The Great Unknown" and Queen's "Bicycle Race" reveal that these headphones have a wide soundstage that can be deep when needed. All the instruments in Vivaldi's "Winter: Allegro non Molto" - performed by Fabio Biondi - are excellently distinguished from each other, from the lead violinist to the cellos and double bass accompanying the rest of the violins.Īs mentioned earlier in the frequency response description, the soundstage or spatiality of the sound is above average. I understand that it's not a bold tuning as it follows the Harman curve, but the instruments are so well represented that despite not being the best IEM in terms of resolution/detail, they can be compared to others that are far above their price range thanks to the excellent execution of timbre. The timbre of these headphones is something that other companies should take note of. In "Revelations" by Iron Maiden, the variety of cymbals played by the drummer during the guitar solos have a gentle presence without being aggressive or overly bright. In "Black Magic" by Slayer (Live Undead), the drummer's cymbal in the first 30 seconds is never offensive to the ear and has good presence. However, this is a very positive aspect for long listening sessions, where this IEM will reproduce the entire music library with exceptional musicality. In general, the high frequencies may leave something to be desired for those who prefer a brighter and more detailed tuning. The articulation between the different instruments and voices occupying this range is very good, without any interference or "disturbance" between them at any moment. Freddie Mercury, Billie Eilish, Adele, and Calamaro - all these artists sounded correct here.īoth male and female voices are reproduced naturally with more than adequate presence, although female voices have a slightly more authoritative presence, as I heard in "Vivere" where Bocceli sings together with Gerardina Trovato. I listened to several different singers to have a good reference for this frequency range. However, this prevents the bass frequencies from "bothering" the mid frequencies and allows for a smooth transition between them. On the other hand, the bass frequencies (>50-60 Hz to 200 Hz) are slightly lacking for my taste, as evidenced in EDM songs like "Follow" by Martin Garrix. The sensation of "rumble" in these and other songs is very good, and the sub-bass can be felt in the chest. The sub-bass has a lot of authority, as demonstrated in songs like "Xanny" by Billie Eilish and "Hot In It" by Tiesto. For my personal taste, I would prefer other options in the same price range. There will be those who feel fatigued by the quantity offered by the Salnotes. Treble: Good amount of detail with sufficient, but not excellent performance. With a moderate volume, we will also manage to control this problem. It is not a totally harsh earphone but I understand that some people are sensitive to these frequencies. To control this, I found the eartips with the narrow hole quite useful. It's not all rosy, the high mids can be a bit emphatic in certain songs. Do you want clarity in the guitars? You'll find here. ![]() The guitars sound full-bodied enough, which is important for metal music. When it comes to instruments, they sound very natural. The female voices, in my perspective, show a bit more energy, on the other hand, the male voices don't lag that far behind either. Either way there is a good resolution in their presentation. Midranges: well there is a good amount of detail, although the focus is on macro contrast and not so much on miniscule nuances. ![]() Do you want a mid-bass cannon? Look elsewhere I recommend this headphone for those who are not looking for a big rumble, but don't want to completely fizzle out. Mid bass: it extends quite well into the lower frequencies. If the bass is rhythmic, the presentation will be adequate. However, those with a more educated ear will find the bass tastes good as it offers a good energy that overall makes it a very versatile pair. It gives you an adequate punch but if you are a bass head, look somewhere else. Balanced signature, analytical side imo.īass: Well controlled bass.The image may not be as holographic but it does stand out more than other iems I have tested. The soundstage is pretty average, not intimate at all but it can't be praised for the way it performs either. Instrumental separation is always good considering what you are paying for. However, a basic dongle is more than enough to give it that boost. I don't want to say that you need a nuclear reactor but using it in your mobile phone, you won't get the full potential out of it. Technical specifications: Given the features, it could be said to be a relatively difficult device to move. The unboxing is similar to the KZ experiences.įor the source of this review I will use the well-known iBasso DC03 Pro.
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