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Revolutionary 3D Printing Resin Integration
Experience the future of audio technology with the Sound Rhyme SR5 In-ear Monitors. These cutting-edge earphones incorporate 3D printing resin integrated moulding, utilizing EnvisionTEC 3D printing equipment from Germany. Constructed from PMMA acrylic fibre material, the SR5 boasts improved temperature and impact resistance for enhanced durability.
10 Hybrid Driver Configuration for Comprehensive Sound Enhancement
Immerse yourself in a whole new level of audio quality with the SR5's 10 hybrid driver configuration. This innovative design significantly improves the sound field and listening experience. By combining classic hybrid driver technology with groundbreaking advancements, the SR5 achieves a perfect balance between aesthetics and performance.
Knowles Balanced Armature for Precise Frequency Response
The SR5 features Knowles balanced armatures to deliver exceptional audio performance across the frequency spectrum. Two Knowles 29689 balanced armatures handle the medium frequency range, enhancing voice resolution and achieving a balanced density for sweeter vocals. For high frequencies, the SR5 utilizes Knowles 31736 composite dual-balanced armatures, providing transparent and overtone-rich audio reproduction.
Innovative 3D Printed Bracket Structure for Enhanced Stability
Experience powerful and distortion-free music enjoyment with the SR5's internal 3D printed bracket structure. This innovative design optimizes driver placement based on acoustic principles, significantly reducing distortion and lower harmonics. As a result, the overall audio performance of the SR5 remains stable and pristine.
Dynamic Composite Diaphragm for Powerful Bass Response
With a 10mm composite diaphragm dynamic driver, the SR5 delivers deep and impactful low frequencies. The polymer PU composite diaphragm and N52 NdFeB shell, are gold-plated to improve magnetic flux, enhance the low-frequency response and provide a rich, dynamic music performance.
Silver-Plated Mixed Cable for Enhanced Audio Transmission
The SR5 comes equipped with a silver-plated mixed cable, designed to ensure optimal audio transmission. This high-quality cable further enhances powerful music enjoyment and maintains the integrity of the audio signal, allowing you to experience every nuance of your favourite tracks.
Carefully Adjusted Frequency Response Curve for Natural Sound
Each SR5 unit undergoes meticulous tuning to achieve a balanced and natural sound signature. The vocals are rich in detail, soft, and non-fatiguing, while the high frequencies possess beautiful airiness. The low frequencies are perfectly balanced, offering excellent elasticity and a satisfying listening experience.
Comfortable In-ear Design with Noise Reduction
The SR5 is thoughtfully designed for comfort, featuring an ergonomic structure and clever in-ear design. The earcaps seamlessly integrate with your ears, ensuring a secure and comfortable fit for extended listening sessions. Additionally, the in-ear design helps reduce ambient noise, allowing you to enjoy your music without distractions.
Luminous Effect for Added Elegance
Elevate your style with the SR5's luminous effect. The 3D fluorescent material panels change colour and timbre, creating a captivating visual experience. When exposed to ultraviolet light or sunlight, these earphones emit an enchanting green glow, adding a touch of elegance to your listening experience.
Upgrade Your Listening Experience with Sound Rhyme SR5 In-ear Monitors
Discover the perfect blend of advanced technology, meticulous craftsmanship, and outstanding audio performance with the Sound Rhyme SR5 In-ear Monitors. Elevate your music experience to new heights and indulge in powerful, immersive sound reproduction. With its innovative features and stylish design, the SR5 is the ultimate choice for discerning audiophiles.
Customer Reviews
This is a long-term usage review of Sound Rhyme SR5.
Accessories and package:-
I loved the accessories it came with. A leather-like carrying case, a round metal case (not big enough for the iems with cable) and some decent tips. The provided cable is nice too. Iems themselves look very nice but slightly on the bigger side and also quite deep. They don't completely flush in your ears and stand outside the ears. Mind you I have big ears. My point of reference was my previous Ikko OH10 which used to fit like a glove in my ears. But SR5 is definitely much lighter in comparison. With the right tips, you won't even feel the weight at all.
Build quality:-
Talking about the build quality they looked fantastic overall but within the first 2 weeks, the nozzle started rotating. Pritam helped me in getting it repaired but it took almost a month to get it back in my hands. But that's how it works when the manufacturer is outside the country. Big thanks to Pritam and his team for the prompt action though. Later I also discovered that the left side iem had rough edges where the face plate is glued. Although that never affected the sound.
Sound:-
Talking about the sound, it's unique compared to my previous possession. The first thing you will notice will be the forward mids. They are forward and very open-sounding. All the voices sound very natural and will remain my reference for future purchases. After listening to SR5 everything else sounded muted in the mids region.
The next thing you will notice is the details in highs and vocals. Highs sound just about perfect to my ears without any sibilance or fatigue. Usually, I had a habit of boosting treble to all the iems to make it sound crisp to my ears. So, no complaints there.
The bass though sounds a bit delicate to my ears. Sometimes leaving me thirsty for more quantity. I won't say I'm a basshead but I don't like flat-sounding bass. I love the balanced sound. Though the quality of the bass is decent. Using the right tips will help for sure. In my case, the foam tips were best in delivering the natural bass.
The resolution is fantastic, and the imaging and soundstage are good too. The forward mids give you the feel of a narrow soundstage but when you reduce the mids by a few dbs you will understand that it's not narrow at all.
I'm using SR5 with Moondrop Free DSP with a slight bump in the bass and a slight reduction in mids as my preference.
I loved the sound so much that I immediately sold my OH10. And that's a big testament considering how much I used to love OH10.
You can get the sound demos and comparisons on Gane Glenn Audio channel on YouTube
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for the Sound Rhyme SR5 IEM. We truly appreciate your detailed feedback and are glad to hear that you are satisfied with the accessories and package that came with the product. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the build quality and we are happy to hear that our team was able to assist you promptly. We are also pleased to hear that you are enjoying the unique sound of the SR5, particularly the forward mids and detailed highs. We understand your preference for a slightly more prominent bass and we will take this into consideration for future improvements. Thank you again for your review and for choosing The Audio Store.
Before jump into the review 1 want to thank Mr.Pritam for Recommending SR5 and thank the Audio Store staff to dispatching the product on the same day itself.
SR5 is well equipped with quality components and Tuned to be a clean sounding iem with lots of details.it is all about Mids and Highs.the "Knowles Balanced armatures, (used in expensive chi-fi iems) are the star of the show.for the mids i can hear ard feel each and every stroke of snare drum from Metal genre and every stroke and slap of a Thabla in classical genre.Male and female voices are
sounding so well,This alone shows how good and capable are the SR5's Balanced Armatures.Highs are absolutely crisp and clear.
For the Bass it has come with a 10mm dynamic driver sub Bass focused tuning.At first 1 thought the bass wasn't adequate,after tweeking a bit with the Equaliser by increasing few Dbs in low frequency section it started sounding Much Much better. yes this 10mm Dynamic driver can take the EQ like a charm.
Sound Rhyme SR5 iS an excellent IEM.Especially for those who like to enjoy the intricacies of the music.Jojo Mayer and Danny Carey are the two drummers i like the most.As far as lam concerned Danny's fast hands, kicks on the bass drum is the best in the world(your opinion may differ) and I can hear almost everything with this iem.
Imaging is good
It is an easy to drive IEM L didn't have to crank up the volume in order to get the best out of it with a 3.5mm jack termination.lt sounds even better with 4.4mm balanced Jack
(kinera ace 2.0modular up
upgrade cable).
My go to tracklist for Sound Test
Sator from Tenet (sub bass rumble and the sparkling treble at the end)
Diplo-Bubble up
Café de Anatolia- Dune2- Changes
Almost all the tracks from Tool and system of a down(Equaliser settings - Normal)
Idhayam indha idhayam from the movie Billa2(Thabla,Harp,veena,sitar and flute)
My source
Apple music - Samsung S22 ULTRA - ifi hip dac 3.
Thank you for your review of the SR5 IEM! We're glad to hear that you're satisfied with the sound quality
This is strictly for metal and rock heads...the force and speed of attack is phenomenal on these...this is coming from a guy who has S12 , EA 500 & Sundara which are well known for speed and resolution themselves... suprisingly the treble is not harsh at all and sibilance is completely absent (major pain point of S12)..never expected such a sound signature from a non planar set but that's the magic of this hobby ..you get sleeper hits like SR 5 from time to time 😀...Soundstage and separation is adequate..not out of head...you will not get time to focus on all that anyway as the cohesive and authoritative sound will take your breath away before that 😜
Thanks Pritam Ji for bringing this to India and listening patiently to your customer's requirement and suggesting suitably.
Note : the photos in the website are of the old packaging...it has improved much now and Sound Rhyme provides a metal and a leather case along with foam tips now..check the pics of the package i received. I swapped out the stock 3.5 cable with a balanced fiio 4.4 one ..but the stock cable seems to be of high quality as well.
Thanks for the review! I'm glad you like the Sound Rhyme SR5 IEMs!
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Xduoo XD05 Pro. -This chonky bad boi is more fun than finesse, on the default ESS dac & op-amps. It has a somewhat colored sound, in a good way. Emphasis is on sub-bass; mids are beautiful and treble is non-offensive but not rolled-off and certainly not fatiguing in any way. Very enjoyable overall. Explosive dynamics and thundering bass - ideal for genres such as classic rock and EDM. Popular pop songs also sounds awesome. Ability to replace the DAC and the op-amps is a fantastic value proposition. High-quality accessories galore. Quite powerful for driving full-size planars; massive battery. Nifty piece of gear which can be end-game for many not only because of sound quality but also because of its versatility (can change stock DAC to RoHM; AKM; stock op-amps to LME or Sparkos). Go for it!
After much deliberation between hidiz MP 145 and this i went ahead with it...and oh boy !! What should I say...I was right all along ...I mean these are fun IEM, a treat to your ears !! The sub bass and the lush vocals for desi genre music ...one word ..perfect !!!!
Using this since 8 months without any problem. Build is very sturdy. Recommended over wired DAC. I consider this as a long term investment.
I have been using this iem from last 2-3 months. First time I saw this iem from z reviews and after that my craving started.
The first trial was not good because it sounded muddy and suprresd but after 3 days continuous listening I found the real happiness.
This iem really maintains almost all aspects...good sub bass , nice mids and cleaner trable. Good dynamics and separation.
This iem is best in it's price segment and I have never regreted .
Keep in mind that the stock cable is good but with a good silver cable it shines.
Soft bass, high notes is well balanced. Vocals are curated well to bring the right texture of the audio. My 2nd purchase again was KZ as this one houses harman kardon tech which creates the best signature sound in the audio zone. Provided eq options helps to alter the frequency to our needs. And Yes, if i improved in reviewing about audio dynamics, credit goes to THE AUDIO STORE.
One of the best eartips in the market. Purchased it for my Blon BL03. The stock eartips does not fit well. After using these tips, the sound has improved a lot. These tips also provide great isolation. Would recomenned buying these tips. Thanks Audio Store.
Its good. Audio quality is too good after using this Fosi audio Za3 amplifier . It is in good budget also with top quality.
I had owned both the HiFiMan Sundara and the Edition XS few years back - but as with all things audio - started to yearn for a different taste and so moved towards high impedance headphones and tube amplifiers - selling my HiFiMan headphones to buy new gears of interest :-) Recently felt the urge to get back into the planar sound. But didn't want to invest too much to start with - not being sure whether I'd find the experience as enjoyable as the first time. The 400SE fit the bill nicely and I'm glad to report that I've not regretted my decision one bit. Thanks TAS. Greatly enjoying the set. Pairing is critical though - started with the iFi Zen One Signature DAC + iFi Zen Can - but felt something was missing - switched to the Cayin RU6 and immediately got back the exquisite detail and imaging/instrument separation that planars are famous for.
My setup: Thieaudio Monarch MK3, paired with this Sony 707 unit, and music played from Apple Music.
Comparison with: my previous DAC/Amp Jcally AP98, Shanling M6 Ultra
Its been months since I've been using the 700 series portable music player of Sony's and finally got myself up to reviewing it.
So first question: why a DAP? For months, as I was using my AP98 dac/amp connected to my phone to listen to music, I came to realise a very obvious and quite irritating issue: the type-C connector is a nightmare when its wobbling in your pocket. It is not designed to stay tightly fixed. Mainly used for charging and data transfers, I don't think the engineers behind in ever factored the port being used to play music through an amp/dac. And when it is used to play music on-the-go, you'll reach a point when you'll constantly find it getting loose and disconnecting with your device. Especially if you listen to music while doing a lot of walking like I do. There's no point trying to listen to audiophile grade tunes when they are getting constantly disconnected. So, a change had to be made.
For those who don't know, a DAP is a full android environment in itself. Its basically if a phone was designed for one thing, and one thing only: to play music. You can download any android app on it (although it doesn't have a sim card), but you really shouldn't. These things chug a lot of battery to produce the sound that they need to. Slowing them down with other apps is not recommended.
Anyhow, how did this portable music player solve my issue? Well it has the typical 3.5mm audio jack, as well as the 4.4mm balanced output. Connect your IEM/headphone to them directly, and you say goodbye to any "loose" connections. Uninterrupted audiophile sound = happy audiophile.
So how is the device itself? Quite big actually. The length and width is similar to that of your phone, and its much thicker. Will need its own dedicated pocket. I had to do a bit of juggling of my pocket items when I got this, so that might annoy some people. After all pocket spaces are sacred, and this unit is going to force you to change your habit of what goes in which pocket.
So having had my pocket sanctity shredded, there is also another nitpick of how edgy the device is. You could literally use those metal-finished corners as a weapon. Apart from that I'd have also liked the buttons to be a bit more protruding, but thats fine. You don't usually change volume too much anyway.
So those slight negative bits out of the way, the device itself is very nice to hold. Has a gripping pad thingy on the back that makes it very good for my sweaty hands. The display is good, android environment is very operable. Its not your latest gaming mobile phone fast, but much better than old mobile phones.
Okay now that the boring bits are out, lets get to the real thing: Sound!
This is the first sony device that I've used, and now I absolutely get what the "Sony signature" means. Very musical. Very crystal. You'd expect such a signature to be more favouring towards the higher frequencies, but that's not the case. The device is actually slightly on the warmer side, but you can almost miss it because of how neutral the signature is.
Thanks to the Audio Store I've had the opportunity to try out lot of dac/amps & even DAPs, and this has without a doubt been the most neutral sounding unit I remember.
The resolution is brilliant. I mainly use the Monarch MK3s which are already known to be extremely detailed, but only after using this DAP did I feel that I was really starting to reveal the potential of the MK3s. In this department, its hands down better than the Shanling M6 & my old AP98.
The amplification might not be up to everybody's taste, even though this unit DOES have the High Gain option. You might have to turn the volume really up if you have something with very high impedance. Mainly talking about IEMs though, it should be able to play anything.
Where I feel that this player slightly lacks is the richness of sound. Sony has a very clear, detailed sound, but it can sound somewhat leaner, especially when compared to Shanling M6. Especially for someone like me who mostly listens to instrumental soundtracks. Even the little AP98 with high gain, and connected to a computer has a more voluminous sound. It is why I almost ended up picking the Shanling, but immense thanks to The Audio Store for letting me try the M6 unit for an entire day, after which I quickly realised that it was too bassy for me.
Overall I'm extremely happy with the purchase though. This is something I know I'll value for a very long time, even after I maybe try some other DAPs, because of how balanced the sound is. Sony's signature has grown on me, and I'm certain that some songs will only sound good to me now with this tuning.
Once again, big, big thanks to the Audio Store team for being patient & giving great advice for me to make the right decision.
My sound preference- I like a balanced, musical, natural, and fun sound. I dislike a basshead sound as well as a neutral, dry, and clinical sound. I absolutely hate peaky, spicy, and treble-intense sound; cannot stand it for more than 10 seconds. I own a wide range of IEMs like 64 Audio Trio, Final A8000, ThieAudio Monarch MKII, 7Hz Salnotes Zero (v1), and many more in between.
Opening notes: I burned in the P1 Plus for about 8-10 hours and found that the sound (especially the treble) settled well after that. The overall sound became more balanced and mature without losing its planar flavor.
Tin HiFi packaging and unboxing is very simple and classy (less is more). The case that comes in the box is especially beautiful. The P1 Plus is a very very small IEM with a very very big sound! It is so small that I can comfortably use it while laying down on my side. There's no weight or pressure build-up even after 4-5 hours of continuous listening. I forget it's in my ear.
Chain: OnePlus 7 Pro -- iFi Hip Dac v1 -- Kinera Leyding cable 4.4 mm -- Tin Hifi P1 Plus -- SpinFit CP-100 ear tips.
The Chain mentioned above is pure bliss! This is as close to a reference, uncolored, and yet musical planar sound that one can get. Seriously, you need to hear this chain to believe how good it is! I was floored the moment I heard it and have been listening to it continuously since the past 3 days now. 'Pure planar sound' is the theme and this chain continuously reminds me of my Hifiman Ananda. The male and female vocals take a slightly forward center stage with a lovely body to them, the bass is very present, wonderfully pleasant, full-bodied, controlled, and yet it is decidedly fast and planar. It is more mid-bass focussed. The treble and air are to be heard to be believed. Every sound, supporting vocal, and squeak is heard. There is no sibilance and listening fatigue whatsoever on this chain (I know that all the reviews say the P1 Plus has a lean sound and is sibilant). The imaging is superb as is the layering. The Soundstage is very deep and wide. Instrument sounds are heard all over the area between far left to far right with good perceived depth. You absolutely must listen to this chain.
Additional notes: I strongly recommend upgrading to a good 4.4 mm balanced cable (not very expensive or anything but a good one; e.g. Kinera Leyding) and the 'SpinFit CP-100' or the 'Moondrop Spring Tips' ear tips to realize the true value of the P1 Plus. With the Spring Tips - you can go a size up. I usually use M size with all my ear tips but with Moondrop Sping Tips and this IEM, I use L and find it more comfortable while giving a better seal.
Many thanks to Pritam for recommending these to me. They're an invaluable part of my IEM collection.
Perfectly balanced, awesomely sounding earphones.
Mid-Bass and Vocal centric.
Sub-bass is clear.
Treble is not too sharp but sounds good.
Conclusion: More value for less money.
These eartips are better than the stock eartips provided by v16 divinity, comfortable fit , better isolation & clarity, recommended
I have been using this sweet device for a month & let me tell you, it is eye-opening. The learning curve has been rather steep for me since this this is my first real DAC. This is like learning to drive for the first time but you only have a V12 Ferrari. This flagship has 2 types of Amplifiers, A & AB. I have left it on A because it sounds most natural. This device is heavy, almost twice as heavy as a high end mobile, so it is not something ultra-portable. The form factor of this is like a big mobile & twice as thick. What is amazing is that for the features & quality it has, should not be possible in such a form factor. It should have been the size of a big CD player of old, but it is tiny for its features. That tells me technology has come a LOOONG way for the audiophile from the days of Vinyl & tape, then CD, now DAC. I play it via computers, Bluetooth receivers & standalone through Blessing 3 IEM. The journey of the modern audiophile has begun, for me. I still have CD & Vinyl & tapes of old & new artists. The Hiby R8 II adds yet another dimension to this.
KZ ZSN PRO 2 are excellent value for money option for audiophiles. They are very good looking , have amazing build quality and the audio quality is extremely good.
I own zsn pro x nd castor bass version. To me zsn pro 2 is definitely more refined nd more clean sounding IEM. Just at the price of 1800 it offers insane value. I was blown away by the audio quality it offers at this price point. Definitely worth it.
Pros:
It's ridiculous price.
Great resolution.. audio quality is top notch.
Superb bass with control nd also the thump.
Wider soundstage (atleast to me) when compared to zsn pro x nd castor bass version.
Midrange is good nd more than enough.
Sparkly treble with great extension.
Technically competent.
Cons:
A bit of sibilant I feel (not an issue when you connect to a warmer DAC)
Some may experience fatiguing.
Build quality is good but the cable is
Last but not least.. it has a little BA timbre which some may feel not an organic sounding so it is not for the purists (but it's not a deal breaker by any means).. it's still a very musical nd enjoyable set.