Category Archives: Audio Reviews

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Review of the RedGiant A04 Incus – The Shining Star

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Pros: Bass, highs, wire
Cons: Fit, weight, mids, availability

Packaging & Accessories: 8/10
Build Quality: 9/10
Design & Look: 6/10
Microphonics (higher ratings means lower cable noise): 5/10
Isolation: 7/10
Comfort: 5/10
Audio Quality: 7.5/10
Value: 9/10
My final Rating: 8/10

Purchase Date: April 2012
Purchase Price: £40 – Limited availability as of April-May 2012, Price taken from Amazon.ca listing

First of all, I would like to thank Rob, over at RedGiant for sending me the A04’s for review! Thanks Rob!

The RedGiant A04 Incus, known as the A04, is the cheapest model in the RedGiant product line. It comes in at a very reasonable price, where your average customer would be willing to splash out on some new so called “high-end earphones” as they like to put it – these for me were priced perfectly in-between the Denon AH-C260 (£25), Sennheiser CX400II (£25), & the Sony EX510/500’s (£40-50).
Let’s get on with this review!

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Review of the RedGiant A03 Ossicle – The Hidden Gem

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Pros: Highs, lows, design
Cons: Size & fit, availability, mids, packaging

Packaging & Accessories: 8/10
Build Quality: 9/10
Design & Look: 8/10
Microphonics (higher ratings means lower cable noise): 9/10
Isolation: 7/10
Comfort: 7/10
Audio Quality: 8/10
Value: 9/10
My final Rating: 8/10

Purchase Date: April 2012
Purchase Price: £90 – Limited availability as of April-May 2012, Price taken from Amazon.ca listing

First of all, I would like to thank Rob, over at RedGiant for sending me the A03’s for review! Thanks Rob!

The RedGiant A03 Ossicle, also known as the A03, is a dual dynamic earphone, which means 2 dynamic drivers in each ear (8mm & 14.3mm drivers) – You can read more about it, and some of the other specs, over on their website.
I have to say that the A03 really impressed me at first listen, and still ceases to amaze me. That said, it’s sound signature isn’t for everyone and some might even have some fit problems.
So, let’s see how well it fairs!

 

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Review of the Dunu I 3C-S

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Pros: Lightweight, accessories, design, wire quality
Cons: Bass, soundstage

Packaging & Accessories: 10/10
Build Quality: 8/10
Design & Look: 10/10
Microphonics (higher ratings means lower cable noise): 8.5/10
Isolation: 8/10
Comfort: 10/10
Audio Quality: 5/10
Value: 5/10
My final Rating: 6/10

Purchase Date: April 2012
Purchase Price: £67

First of all, I would like to thank Rocky, over at Dunu, for giving me the opportunity to hear these!
Here is their website, where you can find more information about the I 3C-S’s

 

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