It took a bit of listening to adjust to it, but after a few days, I’m decidedly a fan of how this set sounds. The transient speed matches perfectly the one of the planar used, its dense timbre too, so timbral balance is excellent here and we don't feel it's a hybrid with 2 very different drivers type. IEMs: qdc Anole V3, Magaosi K5, BLON BL-01, Triptowin TC-01, Sony XBA-Z5, BGVP DM6, Noble Audio K10 Encore, BQEYZ Spring 2, DUNU Studio SA6, Sony IER-Z1R, Fearless Audio S6Rui, BQEYZ BQ3, THIEAUDIO Legacy 4, Sony XBA-N3, DUNU ZEN, KB EAR Lark, SeeAudio Yume, EarSonics ONYX, Tipsy TTROMSO PineStone Sea, Tripowin Leá, TRN Bax, RAPTGO HOOK-X, TINHIFI T1S, TINHIFI P1 Max, Hidizs Mermaid MM2, THIEAUDIO Elixir, TRN TA1 MAX, CCA CRA+,Tansio Mirai Sands, Reecho SG-01 OVA, Rose Technics QT-9 MK2S, ECCI YST-02, Seek Real Audio Airship, DUNU VULKAN, BQEYZ Topaz, ECCI YST-03, SHOZY SCB2, ISN H50, ISN D10, ISN EST50, ISN H40, TINHIFI Tin Buds 3, 7Hz Salnotes Zero, KZ AS16 pro, 7Hz x Crinacle Salnotes Dioko, Penon Globe, Tanchjim Zero, Cat Ear Meow, BLON Z200, TRN ST5, SuperTFZ-Force1, Penon VORTEX, Penon SERIAL, Kinera Celest Gumiho, Tripowin Rhombus, TANGZU Zetian Wu,TINHIFI T2 DLC, Moondrop Planar Stellaris, TSMR Land, ISN H30, KZ ZS10 PRO X, Tripowin Cencibel, SIMGOT EN2R, SHOZY AVA TWS, Penon Orb, Penon Fan 2, KZ-PR1 HI-FI, TRN MT3, MEAOES Eagle, KiiBOOM Evoke, KiiBOOM Allure, LETSHUOER S12 PRO, NF Audio RA10, Penon Fan 1, SeeAudio Yume II, TANGZU Wan'er S. The Hook-X has very good upper treble extension, which combined with the semi-open design, creates a spacious soundstage. But, there was just something unique about how it sounded in the mid-range, which coincidentally reminded me quite a bit of listening to your normal, average bone conducting earphone, such as the ones made by Aftershokz.

Yeah I much prefer the OG Hook-X, the HBB version has a lot more mid-bass (but less sub-bass) and has a more intimate soundstage. Winter is more neutral and smooth when it comes to bass and mids, while the overall presentation is more of an energic W shape with the Hook. Each of our PZT drivers undergoes 52 complicated processes during production, and is hand tested and paired. So let's see if these reasons add up to make for a set worthy of purchase as we begin our detailed examination with a look at the product specifications in the table below.Also, I like to hear an iem which can play at a rapid-fire pace, or just as easily slow down and capture the soft mood in a moment. wasn't the most exciting year in terms of the Chifi IEMs release, and safe tuning begin to ruin the listening fun we are seeking too.

Either way, it extends the length of the source connection by about 1/3rd of an inch and is not too distracting. Yet, since we have a good modular cable included, I feel already content to not feel the need to upgrade it.Nothing sound boring with the Hook, yet, nothing sound overly offensive too, this is one of its multiple talents. That said, when I tried EQing the treble on this set, I was able to squeeze a good amount of extra detail out of the hook. The Hook makes this easy on me though as the Bass has above average details and texture and the Midrange follows that with an even more detailed presentation.

It reminds me very much of the BQEYZ Spring and Summer IEMs which coincidentally also contain a piezoelectric driver. Straight IEMs are designed with cables hanging straight down, while over-ear IEMs have cables that wrap over the back of the ears. There are numerous ways an IEM can be tuned, and knowing the tuning of an IEM can help you make an informed decision.OPTIMIZED INTERCHANGEABLE CONNECTOR CABLE​The new Hook-X comes with a optimized modular connector cable terminated to 0. The imaging is a is a lot more left-right than front-back, and the placement within the stage is not very precise. It also still isolates more than ear buds, but it does let some sound go through and that's something I personally have been wanting a while just for my personal awareness around me, and the ability to relieve any pressure build-up and heat.