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  • Nano-Crystal Coating Composite Diaphragm
  • 10mm Composite Cavity Dynamic Structure:Adopting the Aria's decentralized dynamic structure, the high-performance 10mm composite cavity with high-frequency phased waveguide leverages a N52 Nd magnet internal magnetic circuit and 0.035m ultra-thin imported CCAW sound coil to obtain high energy conversion efficiency, and deliver outstanding performance with full dynamic range and rich details.
  • Accurate Calculatioof Acoustic Coupling Cavity:In order to match the frequency response as closely as possible to the VDSF Target Response, the acoustic coupling cavity needs to be carefully controlled. Through volume and dimension calculation, FEA finite element simulation and 3D printing experiment verification, an acoustic coupling cavity has been created which can accurately reproduce the ideal frequency response.
  • Alloy Casting External Cavity:The metal outer cavity is manufactured from alloy materials using melting and injection molding technology, thus creating a stable, precise, and esthetically pleasing cavity that is both durable and reliable.
  • Equipped with Spring Tips:Chu comes standard with the popular Spring Tips eartips
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Product Description

CHU
CHU 300

10mm Composite Cavity Dynamic Structure

Adopting the Aria's decentralized dynamic structure, the high-performance 10mm composite cavity with high-frequency phased waveguide leverages a N52 Nd magnet internal magnetic circuit and 0.035m ultra-thin imported CCAW sound coil to obtain high energy conversion efficiency, and deliver outstanding performance with full dynamic range and rich details.

CHU 300-1

Accurate Calculation of Acoustic Coupling Cavity

In order to match the frequency response as closely as possible to the VDSF Target Response, the acoustic coupling cavity needs to be carefully controlled. Through volume and dimension calculation, FEA finite element simulation and 3D printing experiment verification, an acoustic coupling cavity has been created which can accurately reproduce the ideal frequency response.

CHU300

Frequency Response

Chu produces an excellent frequency response curve in line with the VDSF Target Response. This outstanding frequency response curve gives Chu the ability to faithfully reproduce the sound heard by the sound engineer when making recordlings. Compared with other earphones, Chu is able to more truly reveal the original timbre and position of musical instruments and vocals. It not only delivers a more open and natural listening experience, but also meets the needs of recording and mixing professionals.

Specifications

Model Chu high-performance dynamic earphone
Material Zinc alloy
Driver 10mm high-performance dynamic driver
Diaphragm material Titanium-coated
Sound coil 0.035mm ultra-fine black CCAW
Magnetic circuit N52 neodymium magnetic
Acoustic filter Patented anti-blocking (anti-imbalanced) acoustic filter
Sensitivity 120dB/Vrms(@1KHz)
Impedance 28 Ω 土15% (@1khz)
THD THD@1KHz≤1%
Frequency range 10Hz-35kHz (IEC61094, Free Field)

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4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
3,275 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's the best bang for your buck purchase. They are also happy with appearance. However, some customers dislike the cable. Opinions are mixed on sound quality, quality, comfort, performance, and fit.

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151 customers mention139 positive12 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the headphones. They mention that it looks like an expensive earbud, the price is very fair for what you get, and it has very decent low-end. Some say that the fact that they are cheap makes them a great gift. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend them to others.

"...For $19, I'd personally find the Chu extremely high in value addition, because of the complementary set of Moondrop original ear-tips series..." Read more

"...compact gear available (and not just on Ebay or Alibaba) at really reasonable prices, it's still hit or miss as to build quality and too often the..." Read more

"Pros: Affordable, excellent sound and fit, noise isolationCons: The Cable, Soundstage, sub-bass rolloff..." Read more

"...The fact they are cheap makes them a great gift, never mind the inclusion of the Springtips which are Moondrop's own eartips; these offer more grip..." Read more

44 customers mention38 positive6 negative

Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They mention that the ear tips are super nice and flexible. They also appreciate the beautiful design. Some say that the mids are very nice and not scooped out or pushed. Overall, most are happy with the appearance and quality of the product.

"...7Hz Zero has more natural and neutral note touch, which suites perfectly for all-genre but especially great for strings / jazz ensemble...." Read more

"...extends a bit outside of my head, nothing like good loudspeakers, but pleasant and acceptably true to the mix...." Read more

"...subjective but the lower tones, instruments, and voices, are all distinctive enough and have a similar tuning to other Moondrop IEMs such as the..." Read more

"Really nice, fit ears better than others.. and sound/noise canceling is great!" Read more

372 customers mention240 positive132 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality of the headphones. Some mention that they have really good sound, with nice tops and mids. However, others say that the left speaker became incredibly quiet after a few months, and the sound is subjective. Some customers also mention that the cable is a tad noisy and the volume levels seem inconsistent.

"...that this $19 IEM actually came with metal housing and solid sound reproduction, Sound Quality especially in the lower bass floor is well-controlled..." Read more

"...The FiiO FH3s have big, warm bass, that sounds great and a smooth overall presentation that's fun and neutral enough not to distract from the music,..." Read more

"...3. CCA CRA for stronger bass and presence while still providing good quality audio, which is rare as most budget bass boosted iem tend to sound very..." Read more

"...The sound is clean and very good at this price! Some of the highs don't sound completely perfect when I listen closely but I've heard much worse...." Read more

181 customers mention93 positive88 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that it has a good build quality and decent comfort for the price. The metal build of the earbuds feels substantial. However, others say that the build quality gave out on them in a year and left them with defective headphones.

"...Great for all music genre, and 95% of people would find Zero to be their best sounding IEM ever tried...." Read more

"...I will likely never buy from them again. Their earphones break so easily, it would be foolish to ever consider purchasing anything else from..." Read more

"...warm bass, that sounds great and a smooth overall presentation that's fun and neutral enough not to distract from the music, they kick pretty hard..." Read more

"...pair after losing my first (before finding them again) - the second was defective, a sizeable difference in volume on each side...." Read more

99 customers mention67 positive32 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that the eartips offer more grip and comfort compared to regular silicone tips, and the gel tips fit snugly in their ears. However, others say that the silicone hooks are bulky and uncomfortable, and they hurt their ears a bit and make their ears itchy.

"...but classy, product high-end looking and aluminum made, ear tips is soft as her hair. Great gift.—Great $20 gift for Him?..." Read more

"...The frequency response is bright, but not fatiguing, and with plenty of mid-bass to make drums and bass licks sound punchy...." Read more

"...i also find the regular size spring tips to be very uncomfortable. with other earbuds, i could use the regular size tips with no issue or fatigue...." Read more

"...of the Springtips which are Moondrop's own eartips; these offer more grip and comfort compared to regular silicone tips...." Read more

56 customers mention21 positive35 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it works well for what it is, has good performance from both the earbuds and microphone, and is pretty well for its price. However, others say that the right side stopped working almost completely, the cover rendering it nonfunctional, and that it only works for half an hour or less at a time.

"...The next day, the right side stopped working almost completely, only a very weak, distant sound would come out...." Read more

"...'s and have been using that set for about 6 months now and they still work perfectly...." Read more

"...something about how its made that you will end up with one side not working all of a sudden...." Read more

"...5 stars simply because after a year of very light use, one ear only works intermittently...." Read more

45 customers mention24 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that it fits flush inside the ear grooves and side sleeping is not an issue. They're small, lightweight, and sound pretty good. The driver size is very good, and the cord is durable and a good length. However, others say that the fitment in the EAR isn't the best, but it's good for the price range. They also have difficulty getting the right size buds for their ears and the pouch they come with is too small.

"...Accessories are basic but present, with three sizes of ear tips, a set of polymer cable shaping earpieces and a "non-woven" cloth pouch for storage...." Read more

"...using them in place of my Hesh 2 for a few days, I have developed quite a bit of ear fatigue which has caused me to have an aversion to any music...." Read more

"Pros: Affordable, excellent sound and fit, noise isolationCons: The Cable, Soundstage, sub-bass rolloff..." Read more

"...The spring tips are comfy, but they irritate the inside of my ears...." Read more

51 customers mention3 positive48 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the cable of the headphones. They mention that it's nondetachable, annoying, and short. Some say that the build quality is more like what they'd expect, while others say that it makes the headphones more or less unusable.

"...But Chu’s cable is not swappable, while Lea left a choice for users...." Read more

"...Aside from the non detachable cord, build quality is more like what I'd expect at $50-75...." Read more

"...I’m a tall guy - with a tall-ish torso - and the cable barely makes it from my pocket to my head...." Read more

"...The cable is this horrible gummy thing that stays tangled. Every time you want to put them on, you have to fight the tangled cord first...." Read more

Buyers Guide (2022) Chu vs Lea vs 7Hz Zero
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Buyers Guide (2022) Chu vs Lea vs 7Hz Zero
🔴Holiday seasons is here—Great $20 gift for Her?Yes, as far as She is OK with Anime Waifu on the box. Chu has best open-box experience among $20 disruptive trio —Moondrop Chu/Jiu, 7Hz Salnotes Zero, Tripowin Lea— packaging is basic but classy, product high-end looking and aluminum made, ear tips is soft as her hair. Great gift.—Great $20 gift for Him?It depends, if he is rock-heads, Tripowin Lea ($20) is a better bet. If he is classical /jazz lover, and doesn’t mind cheap-looking outlook of the IEM, 7Hz Salnotes Zero would bring his starry eye full pf grateful surprise to you. Or if he loves modern billboard charts, Chu is your pick.About myself: Skip to 🟥END🟥⏬ if not===🔴START OF INTRODUCTION 🔴===—BackgroundAudio equipment reviewer over 20year+ of experience in headphones/earphones/IEM/DAP, initially motivated by:Sennheiser | AKG | Sony | Bose | JVC | JBL.—BioAfter spending a decade with full-size headphones, home audio speakers, I shifted my main listening environment to IEM. Of which, I have over 100 personal inventories —not loaner or review unit—purchased with my hobby budget).—On mobileI enjoyed Lexus’s Mark Levision system, and moved to Mercedes AMG’s Burmester 4D System.—CommunityI have been a member & reviewer at headfi.org —one of the most diversified international audio equipment enthusiast community— since 2008, have 100+ IEMs/50+ full size cans/numerous DAPs.—My IEM Reference (2022-11)qdc Anole VX | 7Hz Timeless | Softears RSV | Moondrop’s Blessing 2 & Dusk | Variations | Aria | Kato | as well as many other current market gatekeepers such as UM MEST MKII ($1,600), Thieaudio Monarch ($760), DUNU SA6 ($560), AKG N5005($1,000) besides consumer brands such as Sennheiser/ Shure / Westone / Sony / AudioTechnica / AKG/ Etymotic Research IEMs. ⏬More references at the bottom⏬=====🔴END OF INTRODUCTION🔴=====—About Chu:I have almost completed the IEM series of Moondrop (Variations, Blessing2 Dusk, KATO, Aria, KXXS, Starfield, Chu, Quarks, Sparks, Nekocake, etc ).I was expecting a small step up from their $12 little entry-level plastic Quarks, and its rival Tanchijim Tanya, or alike. It was much more of a surprise that this $19 IEM actually came with metal housing and solid sound reproduction, Sound Quality especially in the lower bass floor is well-controlled and had a sense of Aria-class while upper treble is similar to that of starfield with a bit intimate diffusion field.—TL;DRThis little Chu isn't going to disappoint you even after comparing it to its big sisters such as KATO, KXXS, and Aria. For $19, I'd personally find the Chu extremely high in value addition, because of the complementary set of Moondrop original ear-tips series (Spring Tips) that usually goes around $12.99, if you purchase the ear-tip set independently.—For Tech-lovers:Tripowin Lea ($20) VS Moondrop Chu ($20):It’s hard to pull whether Chu or Lea is better, Chu’s note is thinner, Lea is thicker. But Chu’s cable is not swappable, while Lea left a choice for users. I’d pick Lea over Chu for rock/billboard hit chats, and Chu for J-pop/classical over Lea.Moondrop Chu($20) vs 7Hz Salnotes Zero ($19)Both are tuned to neutral and natural approach, Chu has slightly thinner and impactful basa, a tad more energetic thus averted from pure natural, which bring Chu slightly detail oriented all-rounder, especially great for J-Pop/K-Pop. 7Hz Zero is pure natural, it serves a perfect studio in-ear monitor /reference. Great for all music genre, and 95% of people would find Zero to be their best sounding IEM ever tried. This is my honest opinion from my 20 years of experience in audio world. 7Hz Salnotes Zero is Sennheiser’s HD600/HD560S in an IEM form.7Hz Salnotes Zero ($19) vs Tripowin Lea($20) 7Hz Zero has more natural and neutral note touch, which suites perfectly for all-genre but especially great for strings / jazz ensemble. Lea on the other hand would perfectly fit Rock/Pops, male vocals where you find in need for lower range of mid range and higher bass floor and warmer/richer note touch—Final Verdict:In the bombshell, as a person with an extensive inventory of sub $50 IEMs, such as the Final Audio E series, Tanchijim Tanya, Moondrop Quarks, Etymotic Research ER2, Tripowin Mele, Moondrop Aria, Most of KZ / CCA, I find the Chu is a blind-pick for the price.This Chu $20 is a new placeholder and benchmark to beat from now on in the sub $50 segment in my honest opinion.==🔴NEED COMMON REFERENCE? 🔴==Yes, if we share same reference, it will be a good anchor point, here you go.IEM fav:[ 7Hz Timeless / Salnotes Zero | Tangzu Wu Zetian | qdc Anole VX | Softears RSV | UM MEST MkII | ThieAudio Monarch | Moondrop Variations | DUNU Studio SA6 | Moondrop Kato / Dusk | XENNS Mangird Tea | TRUTHEAR HEXA | See Audio Bravery | FiiO FHE | Moondrop Stellaris | GeekWold GK10 | TRI Starsea / i3 Pro | Moondrop Aria(mod) / Chu | KBEAR Believe | KZ ZAS | DQ6S | Tripowin Lea | Kiwi Cadenza ]Wireless fav:[AKG N5005 / N400 | AirPodsPro | Moondrop Nekocake | Air3 Deluxe HS / Gamer No.1Headset fav:Sennheiser PC38X / PC37XFullsize-Can fav:[ Sennheiser HD560S / HD650 / Unipolar 2002 / HD25 | Yamaha HP-1 | AKG K340 | Beyerdynamic DT990PRO[600Ω] ]DAP/DAC fav:L&P W2 | FiiO M11Pro/BTR5/3K | HifiMan HM801 | Astel&Kern AK70 |Speaker:AMG Burmester 4D System////////Shelved items(benched-roaster)////////——Big box Brands——Sennheiser:IE8 / MXW1 / Momentum OE / HD414 / HD202 / PX100 / CX95 / MX90VC / OMX90VC / MX760/660/500 /HD450BTAKG:K701 / K530LTD / K450 / K171MKII /K24&26P/ IP2 / K314P / K324P / K12PUltimate Ears:UERM / Triple.Fi 10PRO / Super.fi 5EB / Superfi 5SONY:EXQ1 / EX90LP / EX700STAudio Technica:ESW9 / EW9 / ANC7Etymotic Research:ER4S / ER2SEBang&Olufsen: A8Phillips: SHE9700 /SHP8500Klipsch: Custom2Harman Kardon: EP720Final Audio Design: E500/E1000/VR3000JVC: HP-FX500Westone:Westone 4/ UM2Ultrasone: DJ1PROV-Moda: Bassfreq——Modern Innovative Brands——Moondrop:Blessing 2/ Starfield / KXXS / Quarks / ShiroYuki / NamelessKZ:ZST Pro / ZS5 / ZS10 / ZS10Pro / ZSN / ZSN ProX/ AS10 / AS12 / AS16 / ASX / AST / DQ6 / ZAX / EDX / S1D / SKS / SK10 / Z1Pro / ZEX/ NRA/ZEX Pro/ T10CCA:CS10 / C10 Pro / CA16 / CS16 / CRNTRN:VX(w/BT20ProTWS) / MT1 / VX PROKBEAR & TRI:Stellar / KS1 / KS2 /Lark 4K / Neon / RobinQKZ:VK1 / VK3 / VK4 / KD4 / KD7 / CK3 / CK7 / CK9See Audio: Yume |ThieAudio: Legacy 3 |NICEHCK: DB3 | FiiO/ JadeAudio: EA3| Surplex: HD668B/HD661 | HZSound: Heart Mirror | NF Audio: NM2+ | Tripowin: Mele——Start Up Brands——GS Audio:ST10 /GT12 | GeekWold: GK3 | OpenHeart: Resin | CCZ: Plume/Coffee Bean DC-01Other Old classics:HPM1000 | JBL Reference410 | Yamaha YH-100 | Fostex T50RP | Grado SR225 | TEAC HP102 | Goldring GR-104 | STAX SR40 | Marantz HP101 |////////END OF Shelved items////////
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5.0 out of 5 stars Buyers Guide (2022) Chu vs Lea vs 7Hz Zero
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2022
🔴Holiday seasons is here
—Great $20 gift for Her?
Yes, as far as She is OK with Anime Waifu on the box. Chu has best open-box experience among $20 disruptive trio —Moondrop Chu/Jiu, 7Hz Salnotes Zero, Tripowin Lea— packaging is basic but classy, product high-end looking and aluminum made, ear tips is soft as her hair. Great gift.

—Great $20 gift for Him?
It depends, if he is rock-heads, Tripowin Lea ($20) is a better bet. If he is classical /jazz lover, and doesn’t mind cheap-looking outlook of the IEM, 7Hz Salnotes Zero would bring his starry eye full pf grateful surprise to you. Or if he loves modern billboard charts, Chu is your pick.

About myself: Skip to 🟥END🟥⏬ if not
===🔴START OF INTRODUCTION 🔴===
—Background
Audio equipment reviewer over 20year+ of experience in headphones/earphones/IEM/DAP, initially motivated by:
Sennheiser | AKG | Sony | Bose | JVC | JBL.

—Bio
After spending a decade with full-size headphones, home audio speakers, I shifted my main listening environment to IEM. Of which, I have over 100 personal inventories —not loaner or review unit—purchased with my hobby budget).

—On mobile
I enjoyed Lexus’s Mark Levision system, and moved to Mercedes AMG’s Burmester 4D System.

—Community
I have been a member & reviewer at headfi.org —one of the most diversified international audio equipment enthusiast community— since 2008, have 100+ IEMs/50+ full size cans/numerous DAPs.

—My IEM Reference (2022-11)
qdc Anole VX | 7Hz Timeless | Softears RSV | Moondrop’s Blessing 2 & Dusk | Variations | Aria | Kato | as well as many other current market gatekeepers such as UM MEST MKII ($1,600), Thieaudio Monarch ($760), DUNU SA6 ($560), AKG N5005($1,000) besides consumer brands such as Sennheiser/ Shure / Westone / Sony / AudioTechnica / AKG/ Etymotic Research IEMs.

⏬More references at the bottom⏬
=====🔴END OF INTRODUCTION🔴=====

—About Chu:
I have almost completed the IEM series of Moondrop (Variations, Blessing2 Dusk, KATO, Aria, KXXS, Starfield, Chu, Quarks, Sparks, Nekocake, etc ).

I was expecting a small step up from their $12 little entry-level plastic Quarks, and its rival Tanchijim Tanya, or alike. It was much more of a surprise that this $19 IEM actually came with metal housing and solid sound reproduction, Sound Quality especially in the lower bass floor is well-controlled and had a sense of Aria-class while upper treble is similar to that of starfield with a bit intimate diffusion field.

—TL;DR
This little Chu isn't going to disappoint you even after comparing it to its big sisters such as KATO, KXXS, and Aria. For $19, I'd personally find the Chu extremely high in value addition, because of the complementary set of Moondrop original ear-tips series (Spring Tips) that usually goes around $12.99, if you purchase the ear-tip set independently.

—For Tech-lovers:

Tripowin Lea ($20) VS Moondrop Chu ($20):

It’s hard to pull whether Chu or Lea is better, Chu’s note is thinner, Lea is thicker. But Chu’s cable is not swappable, while Lea left a choice for users. I’d pick Lea over Chu for rock/billboard hit chats, and Chu for J-pop/classical over Lea.

Moondrop Chu($20) vs 7Hz Salnotes Zero ($19)

Both are tuned to neutral and natural approach, Chu has slightly thinner and impactful basa, a tad more energetic thus averted from pure natural, which bring Chu slightly detail oriented all-rounder, especially great for J-Pop/K-Pop. 7Hz Zero is pure natural, it serves a perfect studio in-ear monitor /reference. Great for all music genre, and 95% of people would find Zero to be their best sounding IEM ever tried. This is my honest opinion from my 20 years of experience in audio world. 7Hz Salnotes Zero is Sennheiser’s HD600/HD560S in an IEM form.

7Hz Salnotes Zero ($19) vs Tripowin Lea($20)

7Hz Zero has more natural and neutral note touch, which suites perfectly for all-genre but especially great for strings / jazz ensemble. Lea on the other hand would perfectly fit Rock/Pops, male vocals where you find in need for lower range of mid range and higher bass floor and warmer/richer note touch

—Final Verdict:

In the bombshell, as a person with an extensive inventory of sub $50 IEMs, such as the Final Audio E series, Tanchijim Tanya, Moondrop Quarks, Etymotic Research ER2, Tripowin Mele, Moondrop Aria, Most of KZ / CCA, I find the Chu is a blind-pick for the price.

This Chu $20 is a new placeholder and benchmark to beat from now on in the sub $50 segment in my honest opinion.

==🔴NEED COMMON REFERENCE? 🔴==
Yes, if we share same reference, it will be a good anchor point, here you go.

IEM fav:
[ 7Hz Timeless / Salnotes Zero | Tangzu Wu Zetian | qdc Anole VX | Softears RSV | UM MEST MkII | ThieAudio Monarch | Moondrop Variations | DUNU Studio SA6 | Moondrop Kato / Dusk | XENNS Mangird Tea | TRUTHEAR HEXA | See Audio Bravery | FiiO FHE | Moondrop Stellaris | GeekWold GK10 | TRI Starsea / i3 Pro | Moondrop Aria(mod) / Chu | KBEAR Believe | KZ ZAS | DQ6S | Tripowin Lea | Kiwi Cadenza ]

Wireless fav:
[AKG N5005 / N400 | AirPodsPro | Moondrop Nekocake | Air3 Deluxe HS / Gamer No.1

Headset fav:
Sennheiser PC38X / PC37X

Fullsize-Can fav:
[ Sennheiser HD560S / HD650 / Unipolar 2002 / HD25 | Yamaha HP-1 | AKG K340 | Beyerdynamic DT990PRO[600Ω] ]

DAP/DAC fav:
L&P W2 | FiiO M11Pro/BTR5/3K | HifiMan HM801 | Astel&Kern AK70 |

Speaker:
AMG Burmester 4D System

////////Shelved items(benched-roaster)////////

——Big box Brands——

Sennheiser:
IE8 / MXW1 / Momentum OE / HD414 / HD202 / PX100 / CX95 / MX90VC / OMX90VC / MX760/660/500 /HD450BT

AKG:
K701 / K530LTD / K450 / K171MKII /K24&26P/ IP2 / K314P / K324P / K12P

Ultimate Ears:
UERM / Triple.Fi 10PRO / Super.fi 5EB / Superfi 5

SONY:
EXQ1 / EX90LP / EX700ST

Audio Technica:
ESW9 / EW9 / ANC7

Etymotic Research:
ER4S / ER2SE

Bang&Olufsen: A8
Phillips: SHE9700 /SHP8500
Klipsch: Custom2
Harman Kardon: EP720
Final Audio Design: E500/E1000/VR3000
JVC: HP-FX500
Westone:Westone 4/ UM2
Ultrasone: DJ1PRO
V-Moda: Bassfreq

——Modern Innovative Brands——

Moondrop:
Blessing 2/ Starfield / KXXS / Quarks / ShiroYuki / Nameless

KZ:
ZST Pro / ZS5 / ZS10 / ZS10Pro / ZSN / ZSN ProX/ AS10 / AS12 / AS16 / ASX / AST / DQ6 / ZAX / EDX / S1D / SKS / SK10 / Z1Pro / ZEX/ NRA/ZEX Pro/ T10

CCA:
CS10 / C10 Pro / CA16 / CS16 / CRN

TRN:
VX(w/BT20ProTWS) / MT1 / VX PRO

KBEAR & TRI:
Stellar / KS1 / KS2 /Lark 4K / Neon / Robin

QKZ:
VK1 / VK3 / VK4 / KD4 / KD7 / CK3 / CK7 / CK9

See Audio: Yume |ThieAudio: Legacy 3 |NICEHCK: DB3 | FiiO/ JadeAudio: EA3
| Surplex: HD668B/HD661 | HZSound: Heart Mirror | NF Audio: NM2+ | Tripowin: Mele

——Start Up Brands——

GS Audio:ST10 /GT12 | GeekWold: GK3 | OpenHeart: Resin | CCZ: Plume/Coffee Bean DC-01

Other Old classics:
HPM1000 | JBL Reference410 | Yamaha YH-100 | Fostex T50RP | Grado SR225 | TEAC HP102 | Goldring GR-104 | STAX SR40 | Marantz HP101 |

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