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I listen to a lot of metal and rock music so it has a great crunchy sound that works well with guitars. I'm not great with describing things but it sounds like listening to music through an older Amp. It's warm, and has some nice slam to it. It's definitely underrated for a single dd imo and I have kilobuck iems.
I have the Turris, without EQ they're a bit shit, with it they're much much better. Decent bass extension smooth punchy sound and because a single driver very good phase alignment across the full siectrum so good spatial cues for an iem. Bear in mind my ears stop working at 13khz so younger users might find them lacking in upper treble. I prefer my daybreaks because they don't need EQ.
Hi there fellow Belgian. From all the above you mensioned, i have the HBB Punch. Its not neutral at all but its a "Fun" set. It lacks mids and i mainly use this set for Trance & Techno Music. (Also do like Rock and other instrumental music) I've also have : Punch Audio Martilo, Myer Audio CKLVX CK2V, Juzear 61t Butterfly, and the Hidisz Turres MK12. I'm mainly a Basshead but from having so much bass in the Punch and Martilo, i got curious to other IEM's. I wouldn't mind getting more expensive ones too, but its a pitty i can't try them beforehand, as i don't know any shops in Belgium to try them out. So so far didn't take the plunge into more expensive ones. The punch was my first IEM and was able to get it from linsoul for 290€ (Didn't have to pay extra taxes) . The Martilo i found 2nd hand for 240€ on marktplaats. I've been looking at the Mega7 aswell, but will have to wait a bit. Recently got a Fiio M21 DAP and the Hidizs MK12 Iems. The Hidizs MK12 Is a surprise and is ranked inbetween 700$ Iem's . Perhaps have a look at these aswell and save some €€€ to spend on others. The Punch & Martilo are very big IEMs and i have 2 friends wich are not able to fit them in their ears. FYI I use the Divinus Velvet Small eartips on the Punch and Martilo.
My first impressions of the Punch: It feels like i'm standing close to a stage at Tomorrowland (wich i attended alot of times), Deep rumbeling bass, just like i'm there , exept without the feeling in my stomach from the air moving around out of the speakers. But its not my go to iem for music like the Foo fighters. For instrumental music, i like details and the Punch doesn't really have that sparkle. I'm glad i tried different IEM's so i can mix up or pick and chose regarding to the music i want to listen at that moment. My plan was only buying 1 IEM and not looking back. But afterwards i got curious into others, glad i didn't spend my whole budget on 1 IEM. And more expensive doesn't always mean better. Like now, on black friday i bought the Hidizs MK12 turris, and now going back and forth with the Punch. And i have to say this Hidizs is something else, costed me around 135€ and for trance i would prefer this over the Punch. It has a more neutral sound with some bass boost. (Also check ducbloke is video about these (the first video, as he did a collab later-on) Looking back i think its more fun to be able to swap between cheaper IEM's vs having only one for all your music tastes. But the Punch is a nice looking IEM, like jewlery. Definitly an eyecatcher. Glad i could help.
Hi, thanks for reading, MK10, wow, sounds pretty interesting, i reviewed the MK12 Turris and loved it.
Just received my Turris after a long wait. Sounds good with the balanced tips, soft, good seal, comfortable. Gold nozzles so far to my taste. The cable looks so thin. Which cable other than Kbear?
I own the mk12 turris, bass is pretty good, soundstage is very wide like very wide. Vocals are foward but it has a treble roll off so there’s a lack of air or sparkle. Instrumental separation is fine but not great, things seem to fall apart when there’s too many instruments at the same time especially In rock songs. I tried the tuning nozzles but I didn’t really prefer either one except for the stock one. I’d easily take the Simgot super mix 4 over these
Regardless of the claims about Hidizs. Mk12 turris is an IEM that punches well above its price point, the sound preference you have mentioned suits this iem perfectly well. As a good product I don't think these rumours justify losing out on such a good iem set. I think Hidizs as a company is also quite good . They respond well and have taken note of ducbloke's tuning and implemented for their next edition. My experience with customer service was also quite good, much better than some of the mainstream companies (chi-fi) If the tuning is exactly what you prefer, go for it...
Try using turris at high volume with a red nozzle, wide bore tips and if you want you can put ducbloke's peq as well ( I prefer without it) You'll get a much better sound experience
Ofc if you prefer simgot's tuning more than turris isn't really an upgrade for you ig
I love listening to rock and metal with both my tea pro and Mk12 turris. The Mk12 is surprisingly good for the price. I listen with red nozzle and dunu ss tips and you can just feel an energy in the guitar riffs.
I've got the same results as you. My favorite all around iem is p7. My special wow factor iem is the tea pro. I'm really happy with the hidizs Mk12 turris with the red nozzle though. I'm grabbing these more than p7 when it comes to rock and metal music.
I used to recommended performer 7 but I've been so impressed with hidizs Mk12 turris I've said this is the best iem under $200 and especially for metal music. Tea pro for a higher budget.
I'd pick hidizs Mk12 turris with the red nozzle or tea pro.
I came to this realization after falling in love with the Mk12 turris. More drivers doesn't always mean better.
I use a m21 dap and in the Mk12 I use the red nozzle with ducbloke tune and dunu ss tips. I use the cable from performer 7 with 4.4 termination. The grey cable goes with the metallic Mk12 just right. I'd love to hear the titanium version though!
I like the Mk12 turris and feel it's comfortable but it's not a small shell.
Hidizs Mk12 is the best for me from 2025. I'm looking forward to checking out Solomon, prestige Ltd mk2 and monarch mkiv.
I've listened to the mp145 and aether extensively. I'm currently auditioning the hidizs Mk12 red nozzle and think you should consider this in your options. I think these punch way above their cost. They look cool like the mp145 but fit way better imo. Tips settled on was dunu ss.
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