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” A $1000 budget for an in-ear monitor opens up a lot of options. One of the best choices in universal fit in-ears is the Astell&Kern AK8iE. The Astell&Kern single Tesla driver has superb phase coherence that translates into impressive three-dimensional imaging and clarity. The Ultimate Ears Pro Reference Remastered has the potential for a better fit since it is a custom in-ear, but the AK8iE’s large comply tips proved to be almost as comfortable for long-term wear as the UERRs.”

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“The Austru from Cypher Labs is an accomplished, smooth and rather balanced sounding hybrid IEM. Rather than emphasizing the bass weight with the filter switch, Cypher Labs have instead given us something a lot subtler in terms of fullness. It is also a source dependent IEM with stronger amps, or perhaps more musical sources benefitting the most from the bass filter switch effect on the low-end response of the Austru.”

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“The F7200s are impressive, with stunning detail and clarity making them reference-grade in several respects. The potentially gimmicky ultra-slim construction does not hold them back.”

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‘The Lyra II’s lower midrange is slightly dipped by 2-3dB below it’s vocal and upper midrange tuning. Instruments though remaining clean and clear simply don’t overwhelm and instead are positioned to offer a better sense of space for vocals to shine and take focus on the Lyra II. It is not overly excessive but Campfire has given just enough to resonate over the rest of the mids without pulling in the entire soundstage and closing down space”