Auricular Remedy

  Truly Deserving of the Crown PROS: natural sounding for a planar Impeccable imaging and separation Close to neutral sound reproduction (subjective) Clean and precision  Inclusions Elegant faceplate design  Details and texture Price point Comfort and fit Modular cable Scales well with added amplification CONS: Planar sheen still occasionally present Unrealistic decays still present on rare instances  Source plug a bit long and big prone to damage if handled carelessly INTRODUCTION: Alright, this is going to be my third review of Tangzu, formerly known as Tforce, and I must admit, I'm struggling to come up with a fresh introduction for the company. It's starting to feel like déjà vu. I began my Tangzu journey with their IEM, the Tforce Yuan li , which laid the groundwork for the company. It quickly became a fan favorite, a hit with the crowd. Next up was Shimin Li , a budget offering which, to be honest, didn't quite tickle my fancy in the long run. I even took a ...

  Authoritative like an Empress PROS : excellent bass response good balance and control across all frequencies well thought of face plate The sound stage has extra headroom balanced sound signature clean and precise instrument reproduction excellent vocals presentation technically capable should be not that hard to drive but a DAC or DAC is strongly suggested CONS : Planar timbre. That “sheen” in the trebles and mids. Very minimal though.  INTRODUCTION: I would like to give thanks first to Steve Tong for providing us, the Philippines circle, a chance to experience the Zetian Wu firsthand.  not a fan of purple, but looking good The Zetian Wu is the 3rd release from Tangzu since the Yuan li. Here, Tangzu is officially entering the battlefield of the planar wars. Companies have been cutting each other’s throats in this war. So how does the Zetian Wu compete with the current status of planar releases? Sorry to disappoint but I will be vaguely comparing this to all the planar ...