Gizaudio at SIAS 2024: Exclusive Feat. Moondrop, Crinacle, SuperReview, FiiO & More!

[@namedkenn]

Such an honor to be featured in the channel! Thanks for the opp (I was very nervous haha) But still very very glad we met, Axel 😆

[@Gizaudio]

The honor is all ours, Kenneth! Thanks so much for being a part of it. I know we were a bit short on time, but you really did great. It was great meeting you, and we’re so happy to have had you on the channel 🙌 Hope we get to do it again sometime soon!

[@studynowPH]

When to review more IEMs Ken?

[@namedkenn]

@@studynowPH haha I got a ton in line for review, I just have to push myself to actually make them vids 😆🙌 But don't worry I'll really deliver them this year!

[@namedkenn]

@@Gizaudio yeah time was super tight but I enjoyed every second of it still! Hope we could meet again soon 🔥

[@SuperReview]

Great meeting in person Axel 🤙

[@Gizaudio]

It was awesome meeting you too, Mark! 🤙

[@donglemadness]

It is an honor and absolute pleasure to know you in person. I hope we can meet again sometime in the future 🙏

[@TheVeganVicar]

I look forward to meeting BOTH you and Axel at the next CanJam Singapore, assuming we are all present there.

[@Gizaudio]

The honor and pleasure are mine! I truly enjoyed our time together Andy, and I hope we can meet again soon as well 🙏.

[@Gizaudio]

@@TheVeganVicar Let's make it happen. 😀 I would love to meet you guys.

[@mysteriousstranger332]

Mr Boss Man

[@0dibi]

Axel, I’m truly honored to have appeared on your channel. It was such an absolute pleasure to meet you. We're still nearby, so I hope we get the chance to meet again soon! 😎😎

[@Gizaudio]

The honor and pleasure are mine! I hope we can meet again soon Lucas 🙏.

[@miscwork-qb7pd]

Great quality footage and B-roll, I can see why Timmy chose you for Gizaudio. Keep up the good work!

[@Gizaudio]

Thanks. 🙂

[@Helmond2017]

Tons of exciting IEMs, dacs daps and even speakers, and im most excited about the btr17❤

[@Gizaudio]

Same here lol

[@mr.garibaldi6044]

Thanks for this video. Felt like we were there with you.

[@Gizaudio]

Thanks, that's exactly what I was aiming for. 🙂

[@bithalver]

It takes more than an hour to consume the info in this video. Big thx !

[@Gizaudio]

You're welcome 😀

[@renatobdc]

I'm most interested in the Truthear Pure, the new hexa

[@bozardo101]

Me too because I REALLY like the Hexa (personally)

[@Gizaudio]

If you loved the Hexa, you're going to really enjoy the Pure since it's an upgrade and improvement over the Hexa.

[@Marc_dd]

@@Gizaudiocould you elaborate on what you feel it improves on? The two features that stick out (in terms of needing improvement) are the bass and a peak or two in the treble.

[@Gizaudio]

@@Marc_dd Better fit, better bass, and smoother treble.

[@Marc_dd]

@@Gizaudio wait what?? As a hexa fan I’ll be damned… sounds good!

[@Mastermnd1]

Great video. Seems like I will be upgrading my beloved btr15 with the btr17!

[@Gizaudio]

Thanks!

[@ad3i672]

Great prepared material, you can feel the great quality, I haven't seen such a well-executed report in a long time. Really great work!

[@Gizaudio]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@guillermobrito4987]

great video, waiting for that BTR17, greeting from Colombia

[@Gizaudio]

Thanks! 👍

[@JosephFlemming]

wow the truthear Pure looks so futuristic with the frosted glass look!

[@Gizaudio]

Yep. This one will be a winner in its price bracket.

[@mxlies15]

I love my original blues i cant wait for the blue 2s!

[@hunteer963]

Very well covered bro!! Thanks for this video

[@Gizaudio]

No problem 👍

[@gregoriblens7756]

nice video, i am a big fan from Brazil, waiting for a interview with Leonardo from the channel Mind the Headphone, love u guys

[@Gizaudio]

Oh man, Leonard, from Mindtheheadphone, is such a great guy. I spent most of the three days at the show with him, going from booth to booth and discussing our impressions. Leonard and I even filmed interviews with other reviewers together (he was behind the camera next to me) and he helped me. Unfortunately, I forgot to interview Leonard in the end. 😢

[@marumaru5480]

I admit i'm super interested in Moondrop Concerto, but having no interchangeable cable on a 330 usd IEM puts me a bit off.

[@RinaSheepdog]

Nature of xmems

[@Gizaudio]

I guess it's due to the xMEMS driver.

[@enafryn]

I have pre-ordered MOCA. I really want to try it soon.😊

[@Gizaudio]

I hope you really like it! For the price, I think it's a fantastic TWS, and the bass profiles really cover a lot of different preferences, which is awesome.

[@enafryn]

@@Gizaudio I enjoyed Space Travel and I think I would have enjoyed MOCA too. Unfortunately, I discovered the brand a few years too late. I missed out on trying Nekocake and Golden Ages 1979 was too expensive for me.

[@Gizaudio]

@@enafryn Better late than never. I hope you enjoy your new MOCA.

[@vivianmason8867]

Based on the graph the Tanchjim Prism looks really interesting to me. I don't have a Tanchjim set yet, may pick up the Prism.

[@Gizaudio]

The Prism was impressive.

[@dragrosethezeroth1450]

Was hoping there would be a cheap budget desktop DAC with dual CS43131. We need well measuring desktop DACs under $50!

[@SSlhouser]

I agree man, its either dongle or 50$ or more dac, i want something like the chu 2 but for dacs.

[@Gizaudio]

Yeah, I didn’t come across any budget desktop DACs at the event. In that price range, the most common choices tend to be something like a dongle or a DAC/Amp like the TOPPING DX1.

[@eduardogumila8429]

I tried the BTR17 during Canjam and I can’t wait!!! If Fiio updates their EQ settings to match the one from Qudelix, it will definitely disrupt the market.

[@Gizaudio]

Yeah, that would be great.

[@bithalver]

Fiio BTR17: instant get !

[@Gizaudio]

Yep 😀

[@s1lverhand_]

5:53 braindance? thats a clear reference to cyberpunk holy sh*t

[@Gizaudio]

Yeah, nice catch👍

[@humanbass]

Topping Hane with low price, low thd and actually useful switches is extremely tempting.

[@Gizaudio]

Yeah, and the announced price is lower than I expected. The switches are actually useful and I can see myself using them.

[@TheVeganVicar]

Axel, this is the second SIAS review I've seen today, but have yet to see a single CanJam SoCal, for some reason. The DITA Project M, like most earphones, is highly tip-dependent. With the FiiO HS18, they sound almost like a basshead set.

[@Gizaudio]

I believe it will take some time for people to head home, prepare their footage, and post their videos. I agree with you about the ear tips and the DITA Project M. When I went to listen to it, I expected it to sound bright, but I was surprised that the bass slam and quantity were the first things I noticed. The unit I tried had a really impressive amount of quality bass.

[@AronAddams7]

The btr17 is so awesome, I think it'll be sold out as soon as it's release.

[@Gizaudio]

I also think so.

[@mikihinasann]

I have a question about Moondrop Golden Ages and Moondrop MOCA. Which one is better in terms of sound quality and price?

[@gokuljosh1186]

It's November, I'm still waiting on btr17

[@JoshAbagat]

I hope every new iem of truthear starting from now on will have a small nozzle not the big sized like the past zero. If they could do this then they could also make it happen for every new truthear iems in the future so i will instantly buy all of it and just start my personal all truthear iems. This blue zero 2 will soon be added to my collection and i hope there will be zero red 2 as well. Its just so good to have smaller sized nozzle on the zero blue 2

[@Spike626721]

Thinking about the truthear pure just don't know if it will fit my small ears since may is my shell size limit and nova was too big and had pressure (don't know if nozzle was too long too) that I had to send it back. Also the Bluetooth one from tanchjim looks interesting as well like the cato successor. Waiting rn for the hiby Evangelion and tanchjim luna limited dongle to arive tho now I need to save money bevor buying new stuff 😅 Last concert was expensive too 🤣

[@Gizaudio]

I was really impressed with the Truthear Pure. The fit was much better for my ears than the Nova, and the earpieces are smaller, which I liked. As for the Bluetooth TWS from Tanchjim, it will support the Tanchjim app. I’m not sure if that means it’ll have EQ options, but if it does, that would be awesome!

[@highgain6770]

Great video❤. i v watched it 2 times. I'm curious about topping iem hane 0.05 distortion!! Sennheiser ie600 is 0.06 with a smaller 7mm driver and this hane is 0.05 with 10mm driver!! What do u think about the resolution in this iem . And did u try tangzu yuxuanji ? It got so much hype

[@Gizaudio]

Based on my memory, I'd say the resolution is about what you'd expect for the price, roughly on par with the Truthear Nova, maybe a bit better or slightly below. As for the switches, I'm not sure if they impact distortion levels or resolution. I'll need to try it again and do a comparison to give a more accurate answer. I didn’t get to try the Tangzu Yuxuanji, unfortunately, I just didn’t see it. There were so many brands I wanted to check out, but I ran out of time.

[@highgain6770]

@@Gizaudio oh thank you for ur response 🤍

[@will2073]

Btr17 OMGGGGGG

[@Gizaudio]

I know, right? I’m eagerly waiting for that one!

[@jessiemartinez7681]

would you please recommend a pair of IEMs for classic rock? I don't game or listen to RAP. But I do love a good bass response. I love the Canadian band Rush.

[@Laminar-Flow]

18:23 Question: I bought Truthear Hexas last week. Really like them for the price and were my first IEM’s over $40. I can still return them, though. When are the pures coming out?

[@Gizaudio]

They said the Pure will be released this year.

[@alexanderac1097]

Return? On aliexpress?

[@Laminar-Flow]

@@alexanderac1097 Didn’t order from aliexpress

[@McanoLasala]

I'm late for this. Any information about Truthear Pure? No signs during 11.11 sales event.

[@joshhighburger8869]

Frick, I just bought my Hexas like two weeks ago 😭😂

[@Gizaudio]

You got a great IEM 😀

[@Lead_Foot]

I want the BTR17 just for the aptX lossless support. My phone happens to be one of the like 4 models sold in the US that supports aptX lossless and their BT11 transmitter supports it too. If the new UTWS5 replacement supports it too then I'll be so happy.

[@Gizaudio]

What phone do you use?

[@Lead_Foot]

Rog phone 7. It does have a 3.5mm jack but I'd like the freedom to walk away from the phone. I've definitely forgotten my iems were plugged in and accidentally dragged my phone off the counter a couple times. Asus zenfone, oneplus flagships, and Redmagic are the only other models I can think of that licensed the codec. So many devices have the right hardware for it but never licensed it. Sony xperia phones support aptX lossless as well but they decided to leave the US market this year.

[@Gizaudio]

@@Lead_Foot Thanks for sharing this helpful information. I wish more devices supported aptX lossless.

[@gadgetgenerationspulkit]

Woww axel, greatt coverage mamn!! I wanna go to an audio show now🥲

[@Gizaudio]

Thanks, man.

[@m0r4ag]

Damn, do you know if the truthear pure are in the same price bracket as the hexas? I bought them a few days ago and they arrive in a week or so. Should I cancel the purchase?

[@HENIL.369]

Still Confuse, I have rhapsody which is amazing iem, but it’s not convenient for outside activities, like exercise, walk, or traveling. Thus, I am thinking to buy Bluetooth hooker or earbuds. And I tried bt20pro, wasn’t satisfied, so returned it. And then I saw this M. Moca, it’s look interesting. So, what should I buy an another adapter or this model under 100AU$?

[@shaunbrady15]

Anni23 is incredible. Heard the apostle is a mini anni

[@Gizaudio]

Yeah, after listening to the Apostle, I can definitely say there's a lot of truth to that statement.

[@shaunbrady15]

@@Gizaudio I’ve seen pics from canjam threads, is it open back or are those vents?

[@Gizaudio]

@@shaunbrady15 Those are vents that are somewhat similar to those on the Elysian Pilgrim.

[@tuliobenavides301]

Hey there (: Do the MOCAs have "takeover" multi-point connection? Or do they just "remember" the last bluetooth device used before and when you turn off the current one, it searches for the last used and connects to it?

[@Gizaudio]

I'm not sure as I didn't test that feature.

[@tuliobenavides301]

@@Gizaudio ok! thanks man :) are u gonna do a review video on them?

[@Gizaudio]

@@tuliobenavides301 I'm not completely sure, but I think so.

[@kaavik47]

What was the r2r streaming product mentioned near the end - sounded very interesting. Great video, and fun to see other reviewers.

[@Gizaudio]

Where?

[@kaavik47]

​@@GizaudioInterview with Thu

[@Gizaudio]

@@kaavik47 I’m not 100% sure if I caught it correctly, but I think he was talking about a Gustard R2R streaming DAC called the DL90.

[@golammortazashaad9887]

Let's go truthhear zero blue 2 🎉

[@Gizaudio]

Let's go.

[@demon6937]

This new truthear zero 2 blue will be released next year?

[@harshdhankhar1524]

Hello sir, There’s a long version below if you have time ! In short: need a good sounding warm bass IEM between 20/80 dollars. Or max $100. Would love a beautiful detailed sound coz I sometimes enjoy listing to high note female vocals! In “not” so short: A big time listener of your content on IEMs, every time I search for an IEM, I see your videos. I need your very serious advice on my new purchase and I hope for a solution if you may provide 😊… I am searching for a good IEM around price of 20 - max to max 100 dollars. I would prefer a price of around 50 dollar as comfortable range. Coming on to the main thing, I am looking for a detailed bass and smooth overall frequency response! Fit nice in ears. I have a few items in my mind like For around 20 dollars : zero 2. 80 dollars: Hexa, because I like exceptional details (but I want more bass). Also those crinicle zero red and blue (but I’ve heard that they do not have a good signature) and delci is good too but I heard you said it is kinda shallow and might not fit in ears that well! Btw if that’s not a real prominent issue, then I’m ready to buy this one! I would really like the klanar but its hard for me to spend this much at this small age (21) with a basic salary! Sonus is also a decent option but for that, you said it has a timber issue due to the BA driver! Allso if this issue is not that serious, I’m ready for this too! Can you please give me a cure for my confusion and recumbent me a good balance between the above mentioned options! Also please feel free to suggest your own top pics too! I am eagerly looking for your reply. Harsh

[@Gizaudio]

Hello there, Here are my recommendations: 1. Moondrop Chu 2 For the price, it's tough to beat. Everything from the build to the bass and detail level feels high-quality, and the vocals are really clear. There's also a DSP version that saves you from needing a DAC/Amp, and the Moondrop app lets you tweak the EQ to fine-tune the sound. Definitely worth checking out! 2. Tangzu Wan'er A fantastic IEM that offers plenty of detail at an affordable price. It’s a solid pick if you're looking for great sound without spending too much. 3. Zero 2 Another strong contender with a balanced, detailed sound that punches above its price tag. 4. Truthear x Crinacle Zero: Blue If you like Harman tuning, this one’s for you. It comes with an impedance adapter to boost the bass and works well as a versatile, all-round option. 5. SIVGA Que A nice alternative to the Kefine Delci. Delci has better quality bass, while the Que has more detail.

[@hungerxhunger]

interested in that cd player and the moondrop concerto

[@Gizaudio]

👍

[@kr33k00]

❤

[@Gizaudio]

Thanks!

[@AliR03]

Is concerto more technical than b3 and dusk?

[@Gizaudio]

I’ll need to compare them side by side to give you an accurate answer.

[@MrDuskloly]

How would you compare the Truthear Pure to the Nova technically and from the timbre? I just have a pair of Nova here but thinking about returning them and wait for the Pure instead.

[@Gizaudio]

I’d need to compare them side by side for an accurate answer, but from memory, I feel the Nova has better technicalities and detail, while the Pure excels in timbre and sounded more natural to me.

[@MrDuskloly]

@@Gizaudio thank you very much! Tough decision, maybe I'll just wait for the "Nova 2" and hope they adapt it to the new meta.

[@Gizaudio]

@@MrDuskloly You're welcome 😀

[@imzelone]

Looking forward to upgrading my Hexa. Oh man, i decided to go with Quintet but looking at this video, ill be waiting for kadenz and hexa2 (tbh i hate how it looks, seems plasticky, idk imho)

[@Gizaudio]

Maybe the one I showed in the video could be a prototype.

[@Mr_Zomby]

I am looking for an iem around $50 which i will use for more than 2 years. Should i wait for any new iem which is better than present iems.

[@Gizaudio]

There are plenty of excellent IEMs available at this price point and even lower. The Moondrop Chu 2 and Tangzu Wan'er are just a couple of examples. If you're a fan of Harman tuning, the Truthear Zero Blue 2 with the impedance adapter is tough to beat.

[@Mr_Zomby]

@@Gizaudio i have used tangzu waner and GATE but looking for more exciting sound and comfortable so i increased my budget to 50 dollars

[@eddiehsu12]

the most impressive part of btr17 you forgot to mention is the bluetooth aptx lossless. now i will wait for this instead of getting a dc06pro dongle or the shanling m0 pro dap. my vivo x100 ultra phone claims to support aptx lossless.

[@Gizaudio]

Oh, I totally forgot to mention that, good catch! It really does make the BTR17 even better, doesn’t it?

[@valentin3186]

Truthear could name a TWS set Blue 2

[@Gizaudio]

Yeah.

[@danrdey]

Hey dude , thanx for the overview . Which one is the best for tech death that you heard on the show overall ? And which one is more suitable between Monndrop , the Kadenz or Concerto ?

[@Gizaudio]

You're welcome! For me, the Moondrop Concerto was the best and is definitely the one to beat. The bass is amazing. You can really hear the kick drums and feel their full impact, plus there's tons of detail and resolution. The highs are nice and crisp, and the vocal clarity is just fantastic. Honestly, there's a huge difference between the Kadenz and the Concerto. I compared them side by side, and the Concerto is on a whole other level!

[@christophsmaul5575]

btr 17 🥰

[@Musicophile-p5l]

Does the Moca has the same shells as kuroneko? It doesn't fit me well 😢

[@Gizaudio]

I’m not really sure, I've never tried the Kuroneko.

[@SouLerKunG]

Any idea when will they sell Truthear Blue ?

[@saucyg6371]

Anything with Xmems? Im interested to see how the tech is utilized

[@Gizaudio]

Yes, there were a few, but the best was the Moondrop Concerto, a Planar+xMEMS hybrid IEM.

[@UnfaehigerKanal]

@@Gizaudio It looks like the cable isn't replacable at all, I wouldn't even mind if it's a special connector, but like this if the cable breaks, $300 are dud (and soldering such small stuff is PITA, if you have solder skills at all)

[@Gizaudio]

@@UnfaehigerKanal That's fair.

[@dreddguy6454]

Crikey. It's like a who's who of the IEM world.

[@Gizaudio]

What is Crikey?

[@dreddguy6454]

@@Gizaudio Crikey is a word of exclamation. eg., 'Crikey, look at the size of it!' Similar to whoa.

[@amirfakhribadri7994]

Joyce who this girl exactly I suddenly discovered didn't know it 😂😂😅.

[@ronaldpalma9812]

When do the new blue 2 come out?

[@Gizaudio]

They mentioned it would be in October.

[@Mdead26]

What are their prices?

[@Gizaudio]

I only shared the prices of the items I knew about in the video. The other ones didn’t have final prices yet.

[@Tiagocouto12]

@@Gizaudio Do you know when truthear pure will be Available?

[@Gizaudio]

@@Tiagocouto12 They said this year.

[@fabien4489]

Please???

[@Tiagocouto12]

@@Gizaudio amazing looking forward to it! I just bought my first Set Sliivo SL-41. Amazing!

[@Deletehead]

I’m so sad the Kadenz ended up being $190 instead of the $140 some places were reporting.

[@Gizaudio]

Perhaps there are versions without the USB-C cable that are cheaper. Just a thought!

[@Deletehead]

@@Gizaudio that is my hope as well! Maybe they just haven’t appeared yet.

[@RayyanP12]

am I the only one waiting the gizaudio interview timmy ? 😂

[@Gizaudio]

😅

[@enafryn]

I'm waiting too!

[@dragomirpetrov6469]

Shanling m8t? Is that a prototype? I don't think Shanling has ever released this particular dap.

[@Gizaudio]

They mentioned that it's the final version and should be released soon. It's an upgrade to their Shanling M8 DAP, with the "T" standing for Tube.

[@dragomirpetrov6469]

Wow...Thanks for the response. So that is well kept secret as they haven't mentioned anything yet on Face​book or in their website. I can't wait for the official specs and price! @Gizaudio

[@lionheart6699]

When is truthear pure out?

[@Gizaudio]

They said this year.

[@sangminpark8004]

영디비 갤주님ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@seaneckhart9914]

BTR17 is way too big

[@Gizaudio]

It is slightly bigger than the BTR7.

[@seaneckhart9914]

@@Gizaudio Looks amazing for sure but at that size just get a small DAP

[@LUCKIPUP]

@FreshReviewsYT moondrop concierto has mems??? 👁️👁️

[@Gizaudio]

Yes, it is a planar+xMEMS hybrid.

[@udes-dj3xy]

MY ABSOLUTE ENDGAME: Thieaudio monarch mk3 with dunu candy tips (the bigger ones) + ibasso dc elite or the older version questyle m15 🎃 (I don't really like the sound of the m15i) thank you for ur work!🥶