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-Lots of accessories and all of high quality.
-Energetic in the upper area.
-The sub-bass is wide and extended.
-Fast and impactful bass.
-Delicious female vocals.
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-Really big size.
-Heavy.
-IEM misalignment if you are in movement.
-Very low male vocals lacking body.
๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ
I bring a somewhat special friend. He comes from the ocean depths to bite your eardrum in a way that wonโt leave you indifferent. Recently released, the ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ค offers rhythm on both ends and a totally impactful behavior.
๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
It is the first ๐๐๐ product I analyze. I was really surprised to find another design in the industry inspired by oceanic fauna, but what captured my attention the most was its aesthetic design and its driver configuration. I said to myself: so many dynamic drivers have to hit hard down low, and that magnetic planar must give good information up top.
๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐๐ฌ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ค ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ก ๐ข๐ญ
๐๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฌ๐ญ:
-The packaging comes in a little ๐๐จ๐ฑ with reflective colors, inspired by the vast ocean and with a whale shark on the front.
-Set of red, green, and black ๐ง๐จ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ that modify the tuning.
-5 sets of ๐๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ of different materials in sizes SML.
-4.4mm ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฉ๐ญ๐๐ซ.
-๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ with modular 3.5mm termination and ending in 0.78mm 2-pin on the preformed ear hooks.
-User ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐ฅ.
-A completely rigid ๐๐๐ฌ๐ with a military appearance.
-Two ๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ designed in liquid metal, with sapphire crystal inlays. The design is truly spectacular.
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ:
Letโs start with what I did not like.
Their shells are big. One does not realize they have small or medium ears until trying IEMs of this size. The ergonomics, although good and not causing discomfort, can be affected if you are in movement, causing the monitor to come out of your ear canal and outer ear easily even if the ear tips are holding well.
How is this solved? Adjusting the slider down to your throat. Then you can start to notice discomfort if you are very sensitive to feeling some pressure in the neck area.
While sitting at my desk, I did not experience these situations and the listening was not affected by having to adjust the Whale Shark constantly.
As for the ear tips, they are all high quality and adapt to all tastes and sensitivities: different materials such as memory foam, silicone, liquid siliconeโฆ
To finish, the cable. Holy God. An absolute marvel.
Its modular system truly prevents the terminations from separating.
The texture is exquisite, with a remarkable thickness and flexibility, with a very very premium appearance and feel. Say goodbye to tangles and snags.
๐๐๐๐ก๐ง๐ข๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ:
The ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ค uses a hybrid configuration of four drivers per side (๐๐๐ + ๐ ๐๐๐) patented and with a three-way crossover for clear reproduction with low distortion. The specific drivers are:
-A ๐๐.๐๐ฆ๐ฆ dynamic driver with a composite diaphragm coated in beryllium for strong and thunderous bass.
-An ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ dynamic driver with second-generation PET diaphragm for clear and lively mids.
-A ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ dynamic driver coated in titanium for bright and detailed highs.
-A ๐๐ฆ๐ฆ in-house magnetic planar driver focused on ultra-high frequencies, with fantastic detail and extension.
-๐๐ฆ๐ฉ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ 16 ohms.
-๐๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ 110 dB.
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๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ ๐ซ๐๐ง๐ ๐ 10hz up to 40khz.
๐๐๐ซ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ.
The ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ค includes three interchangeable tuning nozzles that allow adjusting the sound profile according to the userโs preferences. Each one modifies the audio output in a subtle but noticeable way, offering variations in balance, frequency emphasis, and overall atmosphere. Below, I detail how each one performs and the characteristics obtained:
๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ค ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฅ๐: Provides a transparent and detailed sound, with an emphasis on enhanced treble. The performance is clear and resolving, ideal for those who seek more brightness and definition in the high frequencies, resulting in a more open and airy presentation. The characteristics include greater resolution in fine details without adding excessive sibilance, making the audio sound more crisp and precise in genres like classical or jazz.
๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฅ๐: Offers a balanced and reference profile, maintaining a neutral balance among all frequencies. It performs in a versatile and coherent way, without exaggerating any band, making it suitable for daily and varied use. The characteristics obtained are a natural and well-integrated sound, with present mids and controlled bass, perfect for pop, rock, or vocals where overall fidelity is prioritized without drastic alterations.
๐๐๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฅ๐: Delivers a strong atmospheric sound, focusing on a more immersive and enveloping presentation. The performance is dynamic and with greater bass weight and spaciousness, creating a grander and more emotional experience. The characteristics include greater depth in the soundstage and an emphasis on atmosphere, ideal for genres like metal, electronic, or movie and video game soundtracks, where impact and amplitude are sought without losing clarity.
In general, switching between these nozzles allows personalizing the IEM depending on the type of music or mood, although the differences may require some time to fully appreciate through testing. All offer good performance, and the choice depends on personal taste, since each is enjoyable for its unique qualities.
Personally, my favorite configuration and the one on which this analysis revolves was the ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ง๐จ๐ณ๐ณ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ซ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ข๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐.
๐๐๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ :
No, it does not need amplification, butโฆhehehe. We came here to play and have fun.
I really studied this IEM with sources as neutral as possible, such as ๐
๐ข๐ข๐ ๐๐๐, ๐
๐ข๐ข๐จ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐๐จ๐จ๐ค ๐๐ข๐ซ ๐๐, where I could enjoy the speed and body of its bass impact and the sparkle of its upper area in a very technical and revealing way.
However, in my enjoyment listening sessions, a slightly warmer source like ๐
๐ข๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐จ๐ซ ๐
๐ข๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ enhances the sub-bass fullness without losing dynamism and instrumental presence. Maybe the male vocals were a bit more laid back, butโฆbelieve me, it is worth considering that loss. So letโs apply heat to this rock โnโ roll whale shark!
๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐.
The general sound signature of the ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ค is described as V-shaped, with a sonic focus oriented toward bright treble, controlled mids, and bass that reaches deep, with punch, dynamics, and weight.
โช ๐๐ฆ๐-๐๐๐ค๐ค: Extends deeply, offering visceral and resounding impact in tracks with elements in these frequencies. It goes a bit beyond compared to other IEMs I have tried in its range, contributing to an immersive and fun experience, but without losing that control that can affect the overall quality.
โช ๐น๐๐ค๐ค: Deep and punchy, with great attack, control, and dynamics. Provides weight to the overall sound, making what reaches your ears impactful and tremendously well defined.
โฌ ๐๐ ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ค: Although not notably detailed, they integrate smoothly without excessive bass bleed, maintaining overall balance and correct presence.
โฌ ๐๐๐๐ค: Well controlled and balanced, with sufficiently pleasant and convincing presence. They offer clarity and liveliness, but completely avoid being aggressive due to a slight dip.
โฌ ๐๐ก๐ก๐๐ฃ ๐๐๐๐ค: Integrated in the โtreble-forwardโ approach, providing resolution without sibilance, but I can recognize that to some this frequency range might feel spicy. However, generally speaking, they do not become annoying. I highlight their fast attack and well-layered separation.
ย ๐๐ฃ๐๐๐๐: Extended with excellent clarity, resolution, and detail. Provide great definition and brightness, giving the listening experience constant information.
ย ๐๐๐ฃ๐ช ๐๐ ๐จ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ค: Although they are not characterized by being specifically deep, with this set you can appreciate more than correct texture and an accurate vocal timbre.
ย โ๐ ๐ฃ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ค: Resolving and concise, comfortably seated in the middle without advancing aggressively. They sound clean and well presented in the track.
ย ๐ฝ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ค: Magnificent and natural, perfectly balanced without being shouty or exaggerated, with the perfect, expected, and desired prominence. The balancing is exquisite, as is the naturalness with which they can be perceived.
As for the ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ ๐, it feels wide, deep, and enveloping, offering an immersive presentation that surrounds you. Instruments are placed broadly, contributing to a satisfying spatial experience along those axes. As for height, I cannot highlight its amplitude, but it is simply average.
Talking about ๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ , it is precise and tidy, allowing elements like guitars to be positioned behind or around the main voice. It handles auditory chaos without getting muddy, maintaining clear placement of each instrument.
๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ซ ๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง is its strongest point, simply excellent, with dynamics that allow everything to have its place clearly and concisely in your ears. The separation feels around the head, preventing elements from overlapping even in tracks with a lot of chaos.
๐๐๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ does not lose resolution or information, with much momentum in the upper part. Everything is energetic and vibrant thanks to the planar driver.
๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฅ๐-๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฒ๐๐ซ ๐ฏ๐ข๐๐๐จ ๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ฌ:
I encourage you to consult the conditions under which I analyze headphones, always seeking the greatest cinematic experience possible, as well as the scenes of video games, in theย following link to my blog.
The source used was ๐
๐ข๐ข๐ ๐๐๐, ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐งยบ๐, ๐๐ง๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ ๐ก ๐ ๐๐ข๐ง.
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In the ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ of ๐ฎ๐๐
๐๐ ๐พ๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, it is the most absurdly cinematic feeling I have experienced so far with IEMs. It is powerful, impactful, thick, and with excellent resolution. The rumble performs extremely well, with extension, energy, and body. The reverb is perhaps less detailed, but it more than fulfills its role. Regarding the very low voice of the protagonist, it shows adequate and proportional timbre despite the fact that it should sound rougher and deeper.
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In the ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ ๐ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ in ๐น๐๐
๐ซ๐๐๐
๐น๐๐
๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ 2, the feeling of being hugged is constant. It does not feel very far away from your head on any axis, but still wide and deep. Male voices were correctly represented in depth at different heights, showing their own naturalness in articulation and texture.
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In the ๐๐๐ฒ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ, in ๐ซ๐๐๐ 2016, it manages to unclog the chaos smoothly and technically, allowing all sound elements to participate with the same transparency. Heavy metal soundtrack, gunshots, explosions, and guttural screams were identified with total solvency.
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In ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ of ๐จ ๐ท๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐๐ ๐น๐๐๐๐๐๐, the adult female voice is shown with the intensity and charisma appropriate for a sweet, bright, and perfectly detailed voice. The small childโs voice did show some thinness but correct tonality, and in the teenage boyโs voice, I missed a bit more presence and roughness.
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In the ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ in ๐ด๐๐๐๐ ๐ป๐๐ ๐ถ๐๐
๐ช๐๐๐๐๐๐, footsteps, shots, and ambient sounds were shown with realism and detail, easily locatable inside your head.
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In the extreme ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐ฌ๐ญ in ๐ญ๐๐๐๐ ๐ญ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐ฝ๐ฐ, I did perceive some discomfort, forcing me to lower the volume a bit. However, all sound effects were perceived with extreme detail, liveliness, and separation.
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๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
This IEM is an absolute blast. It has a super fun and fierceness sound: sub-bass that makes your chest vibrate with brutal, fast, punchy impact that gives life to everything, balanced mids where female vocals stand out and sound luxurious, and bright, detailed treble up top. Ideal for rocking and jumping into the party!
When I first put them on, I thought this sounded weird but, being realistic, I was not used to such a well-tuned low end. Although they are not purely for bassheads, I want to tell them to consider trying these ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ค and tell me if they feel disappointed. I bet they wonโt.
Totally recommended for most musical genres. Their adaptability through the nozzles gives them great versatility but, with the red nozzle, rock and electronic music shine brilliantly.
In single-player games, this marine beast is a bomb in action titles. The rumble is thick and full-bodied, the soundstage hugs you, and it is pleasant to hear all those micro environmental details that increase immersion. Maybe it fails in dialogs by not offering the best male vocals, but female ones are simply perfect. So everyone go play video games with female protagonists!
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๐๐ข๐ฌ๐๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐๐ซ:
This set of monitors has been loaned by ๐๐๐. I deeply appreciate the opportunity to test one of their products at no cost and that no condition was imposed on the making of this analysis.
https://n9.cl/yl2kmย <- Buy link
https://trn-audio.com/
Despite this, my priority is to be as impartial as possible within the subjectivity that analyzing an audio product entails. My opinion belongs only to me and I develop it based on the perception of my ears. If you have a different one, it is equally valid. Please feel free to share it.
๐๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฌ:
-FiiO K11 for video games on the main PC.
-FiiO KA13 while I work.
-FiiO BTA30 Pro + FiiO BTR13 for LDAC wireless listening at home.
-FiiO BTR13 + Iphone 16 Pro Max for wireless listening on the street.
-FiiO KA11.
-FiiO JA11.
-Macbook Air M4 3.5mm output.
-Shanling M0 Pro.
-Amazon Music Ultimate.
-Local FLAC and MP3 files.
