Shenzen Audio AU storefront, fulfilled by Amazon AU.
All well reviewed for their product class, these represent:
- entry level neutral IEM value (HOLA)
- highest value neutral IEM on the market (HEXA)
- high-end portable amping on a budget (SHIO)
The SHIO balances high level musical/timbral performance with technical prowess in a price range to deliver, and will drive pretty much everything but a high current planar competitively against DAPs and entry level desktop gear. Unless the new 1-bit DAC tech going around makes it to a much lower price point anytime soon, this is where most audiophiles should stop for portable gear. USB-C-to-Lightning cable required for current iPhones.
People are going to ask in the comments why not one of the 2DD IEMs from this brand, and it's simple: the HEXA is overall way better unless you specifically want clean low & sub bass over anything else. The Red is great, but for $13 more the HEXA is incredible, especially after a suitable eartip change (e.g. Spinfit W1).
These may be tied to current AliExpress sales rather than Prime Day specifically, so I will remove the expiry on Monday if it's still going. Enjoy!
are these good for gaming? i've been looking for iems for gaming. from my research, people recommend the truthear x crinacle zeros which i'm about to pull the trigger on, but would these be better?