Punch Audio - Martilo
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Last updated: Dec 15, 2025 Scoring
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"Comfort is superb for me, no problem at all running them all day everyday when I WFH with constant meetings or music going on for 8+ hours."
"Distances 20KM+, I think the Prodigio Pro's good balance of comfort and grip just wins here."
"I did run a 100km race in the full size up without touching the shoe once in the whole race."
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"Pra games, ainda acho o Titan S (1) com ponteira Velvet Wide Bore, imbatível ... my comment was exclusively for games, my main use... Red and even the Rays, don't beat the Titan S (1) with Velvet Wide tip... In fact, nothing under 200 dollars can beat it... it's no wonder that it's the official headset of many national e-sports teams"
"the image and soundstage equal to the combination of Dunu Titan S (1) + Divinus Velvet Wide Bore still surprises me to the point where I adopt it as my definitive IEM for games."
"Up to 150 dollars, Titan S (1) without a doubt."
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"There is a song called Melt - Into the Blue, and the I tro has massive bass. And on the Martillo is super deep. But what I didn't realize was that at the end of the first verse where he says "into the blue" before it goes into the bridge, the bass just complete drops through the floor. Never heard that bit of the song pulled out like that."
"I just got it, it's basically a bassier and better Defiant. I love my bass. Enormous amounts of bass. Bordering in what a lot of people would call manic. And surprisingly the Defiant always came through on the bass. The Martilo though, surpasses that in every way. ... Bass - absolutely massive difference. Incomparable even. And I love my bass."
"it is an insane basshead listening experience. ... The amount of bass with the bass knob is absolutely disgustingly awesome, super enjoyable."
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"this is where things monumentally change, for the better if I was concerned and this section will be brief. ... This segment, I believe, also demonstrates on how well the Punch Audio Martilo can take EQ and with this level of a change in eartips can have its sound altered, giving me a fun experiment where instead of seeing myself be disappointed; makes me instead adore the Martilo even more."
"This segment, I believe, also demonstrates on how well the Punch Audio Martilo can take EQ and with this level of a change in eartips can have its sound altered, giving me a fun experiment where instead of seeing myself be disappointed; makes me instead adore the Martilo even more. ... I could definitely still see myself owning the Martilo, because of how good the product overall is- my whole time with the Martilo was cherished very well, and the part that impresses me the most is how well it can shapeshift when I change things up with the EQ and switching over to wide bores, to have a glimpse with how it would have sounded had it not been tuned overly warm"
"I found a neat trick. I felt like the soundstage was way too intimate and seemed closed off weirdly. ... I then went on to boost 15k hz with a high pass and boom. The soundstage now seems super wide and nice. ... I can hear more intricate details. ... I don't know maybe the Martilo was tuned to be intimate but I figured out how to open it up a bit. ... Again, soundstage is just perceived, fake even, but I'm happy with the results!"
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"stage actually feels quite ample given the tuning that the Martilo has, and I give full marks for this- I had very low expectations for the Martilo to sound this wide given its very bass focused tuning but the expectations were exceeded."
"more expansive stage with significantly better imaging and depth"
"stage actually feels quite ample given the tuning that the Martilo has, and I give full marks for this- I had very low expectations for the Martilo to sound this wide given its very bass focused tuning but the expectations were exceeded."
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"Its resolution is nice and clear but the bass is very pointed in one specific area that gets fatiguing quickly and is both not enough and yet too much."
"My issue with the Martilo is that it just doesn’t have the same rumble or note weight."
"It's heavy sub-bass, but it lacks the mid-bass to make real instruments like drums impactful. ... I have the Martilo but I've always been a bit like "is that it" with the bass. ... But then other tracks where id expect a real Basshead experience don't deliver- they sound great (it's such a good all rounder) but the quantity and impact of bass isn't there. ... I think it's the mid-bass tuck, but I really don't know!"
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"Its resolution is nice and clear but the bass is very pointed in one specific area that gets fatiguing quickly and is both not enough and yet too much."
"The Martillo and Deuce have a midbass scoop to Accentuate the sub bass. ... Hmm this is a great answer because it highlights the flaw in the Martilo! It's heavy sub-bass, but it lacks the mid-bass to make real instruments like drums impactful."
"I bought the Martilo... I like the Martilo... But as my first true Bass head marketed IEM, I was expecting... more bass? ... All the talk of visceral bass that shakes your chest...? Not getting it. ... It's good, but it's not really much different to some of my other IEMs."
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"what I really miss, are the mids. It feels like voices are thin and I cannot make them loud enough before the bass and treble gets too annoying. ... For example, when I listen to something Boris Brejcha, the synthesizers and horns are just not tight enough and fun. I want louder but there's already too much bass and treble to up the volume. Same with electric guitars sometimes."
"The Martillos smooth that out, so the sense of air and micro-detail just isn’t there."
"But the lack of mid-bass on the Martilo scares me. I only listen to Blues (mainly live recordings) and they don't have a ton of sub bass."
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"The martilos are also big for my ears, too long and pops out way more than the davincis."
"Very large shells, nozzles ... The Martilo is a mixed bag, ergonomically. It has large shells and nozzles"
"Those with small ears"
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"The Martillos smooth that out, so the sense of air and micro-detail just isn’t there."
"Hi-hats in rap tracks don’t hit as hard, so it never gets fatiguing but it also loses some energy and sparkle."
"Martilo was a nice resolving set that wasn't as bassy. ... So with my meteors as well as some much better resolving and revealing sets. The Martilo went back."
https://preview.redd.it/3sjy86e9cqnf1.png?width=1080&format=png&auto=webp&s=3f122b2db1ebf4f70e4688e2e759c5cb9c49b408 Punch Audio Martilo - simply amazing =:\]
r/iems • Share your favourite IEMs ->I have the 7hz Legato...and I wanted a basshead upgrade. The Martilo reviewed well from the YT reviewers I trust. From what I've seen...they are good value at their normal MSRP. So I pulled the trigger now, since they are on sale for me. Especially because I'm based in the US...prices off AliEx and other Asian outlets will likely get more expensive because of that guy🤬
r/iems • Prime Day ->Punch Audio Martilo…the mids are not put in the back seat…the bass is there when it’s present in the track. This is not a warm set at all. BUT it has a significant bass shelf. The Hisenior Caño Cristales has been reviewing well…that might be your best bet.
r/iems • Are there good bassi Iems for 400$? ->I picked up the Martilo during Prime Days. Tax and all came out to 278.99USD. Was listed at $263.20. Just an idea of what it might run around the holidayss.
r/iems • Bassy IEM - What do I pick? ->I have the Martilo...love them. Sub bass rumble...check. mid bass punch and slam...check. No mud in the mids...and the details and shimmer still there in the treble. Male or female Vocals are not shouty. They don't sound V-shaped...which is quite surprising
r/iems • Bassy IEM - What do I pick? ->I have the Explorer, Defiant and Martilo. I don't hear the similarities between the Defiant and Martilo as you do. They both have a similar approach to songs. If the sub-bass is there...you will hear it. More so the Martilo. The Explorer is bassy...but not basshead. In fact...I don't classify the Martilo as basshead either. Give KBears Rosefinch a twirl first. It's a budget set...but it's THE budget basshead set. See if that's what you're looking for. I also have the 7Hz Legato. For me, the Legato is more "basshead" than Martilo. It's not as warm overall as the Explorer, but the are definitely more in the low-end. You may have to step up into FatFreq territory for more mid-bass along with the sub-bass rumble. Keep in mind...how bass is presented also depends on how mids and treble are set. Pulling both of those back slightly can greatly increase bass response
r/iems • Basshead IEMS ->love them! Enough to write a review/impression [post](https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/s/rzdfnQ5Ldy) on them. It's not a traditional basshead sound. The set is not warm. The bass is definitely clean and has good quality.
r/iems • Punch Audio Martillo Review: Your IEMs Have Chosen Violence ->Kiwi Ears Canta (around 100usd) Punch Audio Martilo (300ish usd) AFUL P5+2...have a mini planar in there...(a little over 200usd) Simgot ET142 .... planar with pzt driver (around 200) I have all those...and I love em. That's my regular rotation
r/iems • Any recommendations for a budget hybrid planar? ->Since there are 4 different sets of tuning nozzles plus tuning foam. You can tune it to your liking. I have the Martilo for hip hop. The warmer nozzles along with short ear tips would suit hip hop no problem. I picked these over the Aether. Definitely think I.made the right choice for me
r/iems • Any recommendations for a budget hybrid planar? ->I've only heard the Martilo...I own a set. I haven't heard the Deuce nor the Portazo. Even then...what YOU prefer for that genre might not be what I like. Sorry this doesn't answer your question...but it's something to consider when you watch and read reviews for these sets as you make your purchasing decision.
r/iems • After Much Deliberation… ->I like what the Martilo offers. Bass is there when the track calls for it. The treble and the mids are well done for as large a bass shelf it has.
r/iems • After Much Deliberation… ->Yea for sure, they were great, super comfortable also, my brother has them now, so can still use them whenever. He had momentum's aswell, and yea super muddy without EQ. I currently run punch audio martilo as my daily iem, but while working buds are a lot nicer. I am definitely a bass head.. but I like clarity not muddy so these and the noble Fokus are a perfect combo for me.
r/iems • These are the best sounding Bluetooth earbuds ->+1 on the Martilo, fantastic crisp and bassy set, not muddy at all and very comfortable. My most used set.
r/iems • Recommendations for my first IEM (all-rounder/general use set) under $350 or less? ->My Punch Audio Martilo, bass is so nice, not muddy, punchy and fast.. also crisp and well done in the top end. https://preview.redd.it/2fld2k44znnf1.jpeg?width=1840&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e987d7c5ef3110f617d6bd88a7ff50e82943eea6
r/iems • Share your favourite IEMs ->The Pilgrim is very neutral, it feels like nothing is boosted, it reminds me of the Hexa but with better technicality. The Top Pro is a bit brighter, more exciting and I wanna say technically is slightly better than the pilgrim. To me the Top Pro is the way to go for sure.
r/iems • My Collection in 2025/2026 ->I really like these two, they’re a bit different, the Dusk is neutral, the Top Pro is U shaped and more exciting. Both good technicals but the Top Pro has better imaging. The Dusk has better midrange, the Top Pro has better treble. I use the Dusk for Jazz, I use the top pro for everything else.
r/iems • My Collection in 2025/2026 ->The Martilo is a great listen, especially if I feel like Bass. I use some more than others but it depends on the genre and the mood.
r/iems • My Collection in 2025/2026 ->Really like both and they’re a bit different. I’d go with the Volume S if I have to choose.
r/iems • My Collection in 2025/2026 ->Going to disagree hard with this take. Astrals are awful in the upper treble (that insane spike is real and sounds horrible on cymbals). I literally had to apply like a 10db cut to to make it through tracks that weren't already mastered to cut those upper air frequencies. Punch on the other hand is dead neutral outside the bass region. And the ESTs being subtly used vs. overemphasized is one of the most natural implementations I've heard. Martilo's treble has major issues too. HBB just said those were the better value because he's trying to play good guy greg and not piss off his audience (or linsoul), he did the same thing when linsoul dropped odyssey right after his Arcadia collab and said it was better.
r/iems • Don't just listen. Feel it in your body with PUNCH. ->He only did that because he doesn't want to look biased. His audience and the affiliate revenue is more valuable than any money made on collabs. He said the same thing about arcadia when linsoul dropped odyssey at the same time ('buy odyssey instead'). Have had all 4. Kiwi Punch is the best and by far the best value in the entire hobby. Martilo can't hang in the treble. The ESTs on the Punch are legit and it's the cheapest set with a proper EST implementation.
r/iems • Don't just listen. Feel it in your body with PUNCH. ->It will be easy to make changes to the lower and mid end, but the problem with the Martilo will be that the entire tuning is based around high amounts of bass. There is no 5128 response listed, so trying to correct the higher end will be even more of a guessing game to balance it all out to preference once the low end is cut with the mids boosted. It's probably better to buy something more towards neutral with some extra bass, with a 5128 response listed, then EQ that to taste. It also of course depends how long you want to spend testing different settings.
r/iems • LF Martillo with more Mids ->Astrals have rather good bass line already. What are you missing. First try changing tips, because some tips can amplify sub and mid-bass well. I don’t think kiwi ears punch are better over all (sure punch may be better, but rest is sloppy) At the lower price and equal sound I believe you should look at Punch Audio Martilo (not sure how it compares to kiwi ears punch, but check, should be equally good for 110$ less (25% is big))
r/iems • Don't just listen. Feel it in your body with PUNCH. ->Hi guys, a few months ago I saw an interesting format in the watches sub and I decided to take inspiration from it. I recorded the hours of my IEMs used in the last 2 months, in total I stopped at just over 400 hours, it was an interesting experiment especially to understand what I can sell and what is not used. I'll leave you some impressions and comments:) * Punch audio Martilo: In the end they were my most used between Work, Music, Gym and Gaming. I must say that lately I listen to a lot of phonk * Tangzu Tianpeng: They replaced my Bajie, excellent quality and accessories for more refined listening at home or excellent for gaming * Tanchjim Force: They are becoming my favorites, already heard at various fairs and lent by a friend, excellent aesthetic and design, sound similar to my beloved Meteor, but they are less goofy and therefore I can also wear them on trains or at work, I will definitely increase the hours * Moondrop Kadenz: Great all-rounders, simply top, but I'm using the Forces more for a similar sound. They're perfect for work. * Moondrop Meteor: Among my favorite flagships, but I'm more comfortable with the Tanchjim as they are more discreet, I listen to the Meteor at home in peace * Fatfreq Deuce: They were the most used for the same reasons as the Martilo, but I prefer the Punch Audio for design and comfort. The bass is perfect in both.
r/headphones • My most used IEMs ->I have the mega5est and the meteors, I love the meteors, they are a warmer set, with a mildly recessed eargain and low treble, leading into a non fatigued mid and upper treble. They sound good, they are a non vented set so the pressure in your ears can affect comfort. The mega5est, well its the megabest. With a shallow insertion depth they can be a hair bright in the treble region so be sure to get a deep fit in my opinion, the mid range into the upper bass is amazingly natural and leads into a pretty decent bass boost. To me they are exactly how most would describe them, a nearly perfect neutral tuning with bass boost if you consider a 10db tilted target neutral. I love them. There my favorite set of 11. I still buy others for different flavor. The set i just got that is like the mega5est with just even more bass, the punch audio martillo is a hair brighter in the ear gain lower treble area, same great mid range and the bass starts at the same point leading up m, but it has several db more boost over all. Its a basshead/edm lovers set with great mids instead of the common dip i see around 3 too 500 hz. I have yet to hear the dunu set.
r/iems • Which is the best IEM? ->I didn’t really enjoy the Volume S, think the Martilo is much more enjoyable
r/iems • What's the best IEM release of 2025? ->Joining the crowd but I got the Martilo a few weeks back and really like it
r/iems • What's the best IEM release of 2025? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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