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Sonic Memory SM2 - An Unexpected Surprise

  An Unexpected Surprise PROS: Highly resolving More than capable technicalities Speed performance of DD driver Desirable bump in the mid-bass frequencies  Commendable treble extension Fun and unique packaging with extra inclusions Easy to drive Rightfully placed mids Detail retrieval CONS: Shallow fit might not be for everyone Price Smudge and scratch magnet INTRODUCTION: Sonic Memory, a new player in the audio world. It is the first time I’ve heard of them and somewhat affiliated to NF audio. Partnered with Widing technology which I’m not familiar also. I’m skeptic at first to be reviewing an IEM from an unknown brand but this caught me by surprise. Big time. A friend and co-reviewer, Eric Lab, was impressed with this and I find myself on the same page with him. When I was doing some background checks, a guy reviewed SM2 and it was the only review published at the time. I can tell you that we will be having different opinions on this, yet at the same time will have similar i...

Audiosense AQ7 Insight - One step further toward neutrality

  PROS : Stupendous instruments and vocals placement Bright-neutral sound signature (subjective) Brilliant speed and transients Clarity, transparency, and detail retrieval Precision Sound stage and imaging Very easy to drive that even mobile phones can give justice CONS : Huge shells might not be for everyone BA timbre Might be too dry for the casual listener (subjective) Less organic and natural sound presentation (nitpick) INTRODUCTION: Audiosense is one of the companies I have high regard for at the same level as I adore Seeaudio, Tangzu, BQEYZ, and Kinera. I recently purchased one of their IEMs the DT300. I have not reviewed it yet and I don’t want to spoil what I intend to say on that gear. But what I can say is that Audiosense really knows how to tune and make exquisite gears. Their DT and AQ series received much love from the audio community a few months ago.  And what I have for you today is a mid-range installment of roughly 500$ give or take, the AQ7 Insight. Will th...