Punch Audio - Portazo

Some tips: 1, Get a good seal, stock tips are often good enough, but you most likely will need to buy third party tips of various sizes to see what works for you. Most people will swear by tips like Penon Orange, Dunu S&S and Spinfit W1. 2, Some IEMs need wide bore tips to let through all frequencies, while some need small bore tips to accentuate the bass and calm the treble. You'll have to see what you prefer depending on how treble sensitive you are and how the IEM graph looks like. For example my Ounch Audio Portazo really sounds bright (too much treble) if I use a wide bore tip, but when I use a smaller bore tip like Penon Orange or the included foam tips, suddenly it's one of the best IEMs in my collection. The eartips are crucial and make all the difference. 3, You will eventually get a new set of IEMs, and you will have to base the new purchase on some factors. Did you like the sound of the Aful Explorer? Then get a similarly tuned IEM, or take a gamble and try something new. I loved my Explorers, then switched to other stuff and loved it more, so now I gave the Explorers to my little cousin because I wasn't wearing them anymore. Some people have different IEMs for different genres. I for example love the Ziigaat Arete for gaming and PC use, Punch Audio Portazo for classical music, low frequency heavy music and sound stage, and Ziigaat Odyssey 2 and soon Aful 5+2 for commuting and all kinds of music. 4, Use AliExpress, it will save you a ton of money on things like eartips, DACs and more. With their coins system I just have to login every day through a phone widget and claim daily coins, then I can use them to cut the cost of what I buy, every day the discounts change so I can sometimes find a pair of eartips for like 60% off and build my collection for much less than on Linsoul.

Some tips: 1, Get a good seal, stock tips are often good enough, but you most likely will need to buy third party tips of various sizes to see what works for you. Most people will swear by tips like Penon Orange, Dunu S&S and Spinfit W1. 2, Some IEMs need wide bore tips to let through all frequencies, while some need small bore tips to accentuate the bass and calm the treble. You'll have to see what you prefer depending on how treble sensitive you are and how the IEM graph looks like. For example my Ounch Audio Portazo really sounds bright (too much treble) if I use a wide bore tip, but when I use a smaller bore tip like Penon Orange or the included foam tips, suddenly it's one of the best IEMs in my collection. The eartips are crucial and make all the difference. 3, You will eventually get a new set of IEMs, and you will have to base the new purchase on some factors. Did you like the sound of the Aful Explorer? Then get a similarly tuned IEM, or take a gamble and try something new. I loved my Explorers, then switched to other stuff and loved it more, so now I gave the Explorers to my little cousin because I wasn't wearing them anymore. Some people have different IEMs for different genres. I for example love the Ziigaat Arete for gaming and PC use, Punch Audio Portazo for classical music, low frequency heavy music and sound stage, and Ziigaat Odyssey 2 and soon Aful 5+2 for commuting and all kinds of music. 4, Use AliExpress, it will save you a ton of money on things like eartips, DACs and more. With their coins system I just have to login every day through a phone widget and claim daily coins, then I can use them to cut the cost of what I buy, every day the discounts change so I can sometimes find a pair of eartips for like 60% off and build my collection for much less than on Linsoul.

Here is my review of the Punch Audio Portazo. When I first heard it, I was honestly surprised by how light the bass sounded, especially knowing the Portazo features a +15dB bass boost. I later discovered this is because the +15dB boost is concentrated almost entirely in the sub-bass region. The songs I initially used to test the Portazo—mostly classic rock and vocal-oriented pop—contained almost no sub-bass frequencies. However, when I tested them with Hip-Hop and EDM (such as Daft Punk and Frank Ocean), the deep sub-bass truly came to life. A sub-bass boost, rather than a mid-bass boost, is more effective at maintaining clarity throughout the midrange. Instead of a punchy "slam," the Portazo delivers a deep "thud" in those tracks. In summary, I believe the Portazo is one of the most technical "basshead" sets available. It maintains overall clarity despite the massive bass shelf, and the soundstage is impressively accurate thanks to the planar drivers. That said, if you primarily listen to older recordings or songs with minimal sub-bass, you won't experience the Portazo's full potential. In those cases, it will sound very similar to a standard Harman-tuned set.

Aful explorer are very good. Punch Audio Portazo are fun for hip hop but can be too much for other genres

Aful Explorer for under 120. Punch Audio Portazo above.. maybe. The explorer is a more chill and comfy listen. The Portazo are INTENSE.

Hi, guys, it's [**Iceberg**](https://linktr.ee/iceiceberg), and today I wanna talk about the new **Punch Audio Portazo** for **$189** with an unusual **1DD and 2 planar drivers** configuration. These are basshead IEMs from the **Punch Audio brand**, and if you've ever tried the [**Martilo**](https://youtu.be/swCcQmisKqU), you know that bass plays a key role here, but here these guys have seriously refined their new model. So, the shells are now much more compact, with unique handmade emerald faceplates, and the nozzles are **slightly recessed**, which is a **huge plus** for small ears like mine. And yeah, the fit here is **super comfy**, the isolation is above average, and the comfort during long sessions has become noticeably better than in the **Martilo**. >**In terms of sound**, the Portazo is a **powerful basshead** with +15 dB in the sub-bass relative to neutral, with incredible depth, tightness, meatiness, and physical vibrations in the **mid-bass** that simply blow your mind, especially on good old ***DMX, Dr. Dre, Wu-Tang, and A$AP Mob***. >The **midrange** is warm, slightly forward, with emotional vocals and natural instrument timbre. >And the **treble** is relaxed, planar-detailed, with good extension, but without brightness or sharpness. >The **soundstage** here is not super wide, but it's spacious and deep, giving you the feeling of being in a club inside a crowd. **TL;DR In conclusion,** Portazo is a big step up from **Punch Audio**, where they listened to feedback, kept that **crazy bass**, made the mids and treble **more balanced**, improved the **ergonomics**, and **lowered the price**. For fans of hip-hop, rock, metal, and electronic music, where crazy bass is needed, this is simply a **must-have**. Those evenings when I just listened to old-school street hip-hop albums in a row, simply couldn't tear myself away from them, **that's** **the best recommendation for you**. So, **my rating** as a basshead is a solid **8.5/10**, and if you listen to the same music as me, it's an easy **9/10** and above. **Really enjoyable experience!** **Watch my FULL Punch Audio Portazo review via YouTube** [**https://youtu.be/ZIjZxMbRnxM**](https://youtu.be/ZIjZxMbRnxM)

Ofc, more powerful bass, presence in the midrange, and less bright treble for less money

**Merry Xmas ya'll!** Here's a quick list of the best IEMs I've heard that **came out** in 2025. Full video breakdown [here](https://youtu.be/jnNvbrCh8Yg). IEM Ranking List [here](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZHVib50XFQW4up3SwOZUTbI-hZB6Ir5LX6XnZblIM6o/edit?usp=sharing). \--------------------------------------------------------------------- **Under $25 (Sales Included)** * TangZu Waner 2 (Balanced/Clean) * Tanchjim Bunny/Zero Ultima DSP/3.5 (Balanced/All-Rounder) * HM: KZ Duonic (Bassy All-Rounder/Sub-bass focused) * HM: GK Kunten (Bassy All-Rounder) * HM: Kiwiears Belle (Warm/Bassy/Thick/Smooth) **Under $50 (Sales Included)** * 7Hz Elua Ultra (All-Rounder/Dynamic/Slight V) * KZ Zenith (Balanced/Clean/Smooth) * HM: Truthear x Crinacle Zero Blue 2 with 5 Ohm Adapter (Basshead) **Under $125 (Sales Included)** * Simgot EG280 (All-Rounder/Bright Leaning/Vocal Forward) * Tanchjim Fission (Neutral/Balanced/Smooth) * Kiwiears Airoso (Warm/Airy) * Kefine Quatio (Bassy/Dynamic/Versatile) * HM: JUZEAR Defiant (All-Rounder/Slight V/QC issues) * HM: Kiwiears Etude (Bouncy Bass/Scaling/Bone Conduction Drivers) * HM: 7Hz Diablo (Warm/Bassy/Thick/Dark) * HM: 7Hz Divine (Clean/Balanced) **Under $200** **(Sales Included)** * LETSHUOER S12 ULTRA (All-Rounder/Slight V/Bassy) * Crinear DayBreak/EPZ P50 (Balanced/Smooth/Vanilla) * Kiwiears Aether (Balanced/Airy) * Ziigaat Lush (Balanced/Warm Leaning/Scaling) * MYER CK2V (Bright/Sparkly) * HM: Punch Audio Portazo (Basshead) **Under $300 (Sales Included)** * Kiwiears Astral (All-Rounder/Slight V) * EPZ K9 (All-Rounder/Fuller-Less Shouty Harman 2019) * Softears Volume S (Balanced/Warm) * Ziigaat Crescent (Warm/Sparkly) * Punch Audio Martilo (Basshead) * Kiwiears Orchestra 2 (Neutral/Vocal Forward) * Yanyin Canon Pro/YU9 Que (Neutral/Smooth/Scaling) * HM: Kiwiears Septet (Bright/Airy) * HM: Tanchjim Force (Vocal forward/Clean) * HM: Juzear Defiant (Smooth/Scaling/Mid-Range) * HM: Dunu 142 (All-Rounder/Slight-V/Sharper Kiwiears Astral) **Under $500 (Sales Included)** * Thieaudio Hype 4 MK2 (Bright/Energetic/Clean) * Xenns Tea Pro SE (Balanced/Natural) * Xenns Top Pro (Balanced/Clean/Sparkly) * NICEHCK ROCKIES (Balanced/Full/Airy) * Ziigaat Luna (Warm/Airy) * Ziigaat Arcanis (Vocal Sauce/Mid-Range Scaling) * HM: HiSenior MEGA 7 (Balanced/Smooth/Neutral) **Under $2000** * Thieaudio Monarch MK4 (Clean All-Rounder/Bassy with Switch) * Thieaudio Valhalla (All-Rounder/Dynamic/Bassy) * LETSHUOER MYSTIC 8 (Neutral/Bright/Airy) * Softears RSV MK2 (Bassy All-Rounder/V-Shape) * FIIO FX17 (Warm All Rounder) * HM: AFUL DAWN-X (Sub-bass/Smooth/Scaling) * HM: BGVP SOLOMON (Bright/Slight V)

Can confirm, Portazo are insane!!

I bought them as a different flavor to the Martilo, they are really good. But i have to admit that the Martilo for me are still the go to option for bass