ARTPICAL Raphael Dynamic IEM Experience – TDS REVIEW
A few months ago, we introduced the ARTPICAL × GothamProAudio collaboration piece, The Other Shore Silver Wing, and also saw their flagship models at various exhibitions. However, just as the Shenzhen show was wrapping up, we were about to leave when we ran into Tingfeng Fengfengzi — “Have you heard about ARTPICAL’s new IEM?” “Not the Satan, the white one.”…
EPZ TP35PRO: A Mainstay Dongle DAC with More for the Same Price
Regular readers of my articles may know that I don’t write reviews of dongle DACs very often. The reason is simple: I’m not particularly fond of the dongle form factor. For a device that relies on a phone as its transport for decoding and amplification, it must be sufficiently portable to make it worth carrying out on a daily basis.…
MOONDROP Pudding Noise-Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds Experience – TDS REVIEW
Package & Accessories The packaging of the Pudding is similar to other currently available models in MOONDROP’s entry-level Bluetooth series, featuring a combination of a transparent front cover and a cardboard base box. Through the cover, the colour scheme and exterior of the earbuds are clearly visible. The internal accessories are relatively simple, mainly consisting of three pairs of eartips…
Quick Look: MOONDROP U.C.T.S. Wuthering Waves Earclips
In this article, we will mainly compare it with the similarly co‑branded PILL Bocchi the Rock! Edition. Compared to the Bocchi the Rock! collaboration, the Wuthering Waves co‑branded earclips essentially share only a superficial resemblance in form with the familiar PILL. In terms of appearance, hardware configuration, drivers, and every other aspect, this is an entirely separate product with its…
ARTPICAL Blue Planet: A Grand Canvas Painted with Sound
ARTPICAL’s Michael, which made a stunning debut last year, remains one of my go‑to flagship IEMs for both everyday listening and review pairing. Beyond its satisfying sound performance—serving as a benchmark for high‑quality hybrid (dynamic + electrostatic + balanced armature) earphones under 10,000 RMB—its exceptionally photogenic design is another major reason I frequently reach for it. When it comes to…
The Soul of Sound with Undercurrents: A Discussion of the PALAVOX Flagship IEM AKASHA
Although PALAVOX is no stranger to those who frequent headphone exhibitions, it was not until just before the Shenzhen exhibition this August that the brand officially announced its “sibling brand” relationship with ARTPICAL. The latter’s earphone models—such as Michael, Lucifer, and Blue Planet—have earned a solid reputation among audiophiles for their artistically distinctive design and impressive sound performance. Meanwhile, PALAVOX’s…