I had always been biased against moving irons, thinking that the sound was absolutely + definitely + probably inferior to moving coils. However, technology has advanced so fast. I turned around and came across NF Audio’s NF2u. In an instant, the magic sound filled my brain, washed my face with sound, and taught me to be a new person. . This is the first time I have heard of
AROMA, a brand originating from Hong Kong. I wanted to give it a try this time. First, I believe in the vision of Shenzhen New Sound Domain Sir Zhong; second, I am attracted by its cool red color; and most importantly, because Star is a Single-action iron earplugs. Single-action iron earplugs have left a deep imprint on my listening history and remain fresh in my memory. The Klipsch X6i, which has amazing ears, opened a window for me with its super-resolution and sharp sound; The fiiO FA1, which has been tossing to death, subverts the traditional perception of low frequency of moving irons, so I am very curious, as a new product, what kind of excitement will STAR's single-acting iron bring?
Sir, the speed is really good. As soon as I finished speaking, SF Express had already sent it. When I opened the box, my first impression was that the box was larger than expected.
It is said that Star was first exhibited at the Fujiya Headphone Festival 2019 Spring in Japan in April this year, and will appear again at the Shenzhen Thunder Conference and the Hong Kong Audiovisual Exhibition in July. The current price on the market is scheduled to be 1,680 yuan (RMB), and it should be the entry-level model of the AROMA music box series. , can also be regarded as an attempt to extend the AROMA Audio product line downwards. Although there is no introduction to Star on the official website (http://www.aromaaudio.com/) yet, the packaging should be the final retail version, and the product serial number should be printed in the blank space in the lower left corner.
Some parameters of the earplugs are printed on the side. I glanced at it and felt cold. The impedance and sensitivity of Star are different from ordinary earplugs. According to these parameters, the direct push of my mobile phone M1L seems a bit mysterious (─.─|||
Product parameters :
One unit, one moving iron
Impedance: 70Ω@1KHZ
Sensitivity: 98db SPL 1mW
Sound insulation effect: 26db
Frequency response: 10-22khz
When I open it, I can see the earphones, cables, three earmuffs, and a waterproof box that takes up half the volume: hard core, anti-collision, and strong buckle, it feels so MAN.
The red color of the earphones is very good and the weight is very light. What I like most is that the earmuffs are really easy to install. Just pinch and press them. It would take me a long time to get other earplugs.
As an obsessive-compulsive disorder patient who has done trademark design before. , a few words of complaint:
- The edges of the font and logo printed on the shell are not smooth, have burrs, and look like a copycat.
- The hollow horizontal line in AROMA makes the entire font look like a wrong version, with a sense of incompleteness.
The earplugs are very comfortable to wear, and there is no discomfort in the part where the ear canal is in contact with it. . The earhook is a bit loose and not very snug. After putting it on, you can adjust it a little with your hands. The workmanship of the pins is much worse than that of NF2u. The one on the right in my hand is a little crooked, but there is a small hole on the pin plug. Dots, blue on the left and red on the right, are easy to identify. The 3.5mm plug is generally made, thin and short. , easy to slip when pulling out. The braided wire is similar to the NF, and has the same problem, and it is easy to get entangled. However, the stethoscope effect is less than that of the NF, and there is basically no interference when listening while walking.
The interesting thing is that there are two earplugs. Each is printed with a series of numbers that look like a serial number, but These numbers are not continuous, I don’t know what the mystery is.
Audition device :
Hammer M1L mobile phone (Cirrus). Logic CS4398 customized version), smartisan OS V6.13, Stellio lizard player V5.8.3
Shanling M6 music player
Xiangsheng A1 digital playback decoder and headphone amplifier all-in-one machine
The old rule is to burn in the machine first, and then restart after 50 hours Use M1L to listen, and then use Shanling M6 and Xiangsheng A1 to confirm. "Sarah Alainn" and "ANIMA" surprised me as soon as they started playing. The direction, ups and downs and lines of the sound were very similar to NF2u, which I fell in love with at first sight. For a moment, I thought the old sheep had married into Hong Kong. It felt like Star Master In the "Gambler" bar, I met "Meng Luo" and shouted "Qimeng!". I have a certain idea in my heart, because this is the sound I like. No matter whether it is familiar or unfamiliar, the "beauty" I love lives in it.Then I discovered that the slogans of these two earplugs have terms that emphasize their own tuning technology. It seems that the two have a common understanding of good sound. As expected, the heroes have the same idea. O(∩_∩)O haha~
Overall impression : STAR's single-action irons are completely different from the American Klipsch's trend of highlighting ultra-high resolution and showing off muscles, but based on a certain quality, it is more based on taste (tuning) Winning, in short, means "sounding good". I personally agree very much with AROMA's positioning of STAR. As a starter, we don't insist on high quality and good sound. Just like the first rule of women's volleyball team to win, "reduce mistakes", we must first avoid the two biggest bad sounds (1) high-frequency sharpness. Sting (2) low-frequency boom, at least let the buyer enjoy the beauty of the song melody and the sweetness of the vocals. Apparently, STAR did it. The three frequencies of
STAR are relatively balanced, the sound is true and natural, the separation is good, the sound field and analysis are average, but the sound density exceeds expectations. The overall sound is neither cold nor hard nor dry, slightly warmer. The sound is smooth, smooth and delicate enough, with a mellow texture and no irritation. Even on a mobile phone, it can still produce a very moist sound, making it very comfortable and durable to listen to. After taking the stage, the sound is cleaner and more transparent, and the dynamics and details have been greatly improved. It is suitable for listening to old songs from Hong Kong and Taiwan in the 1980s, vocals, and small-format music.
's biggest concern before was PASS. On the M1L phone, the volume can usually be pushed to 70% or 70%.
treble performance : I personally think that the biggest feature of STAR, which also reflects AROMA’s tuning level, is the meticulous polishing of high frequencies, which avoids two problems that are prone to occur in many moving iron earplugs (1) Not transparent enough, as if it is covered. A layer of fine yarn; (2) It is too exciting, sibilant and are flying all over the place, and the human voice is hard and sharp.
At the beginning, I was just looking for a feeling similar to NF2u and enjoying the natural and comfortable listening experience, until I listened to the episode "Quand je me" sung by Shang Wenjie in the movie "If You Are the One" regarde", I suddenly woke up. It turned out that the "first sister" who was somewhat smoky on other headphones instantly transformed into a beautiful girl with waves and zero waves. The entire high frequency, while maintaining density and thickness, was gentle and moist, with a full sound and rich details. , does not pierce, does not break, and is full of emotions. It makes people calm down all of a sudden, listen, immerse, and get emotional. It is very suitable for the interpretation of human voices (old love songs). Listening to Tong Li's "Green Sleeves", I still have a lot of "saliva", but it is no longer so exciting and more sweet and smooth.
There are many female voices in the popular anime ACGs with average singing skills, and the Japanese like to turn up the treble. As a result, these songs tend to have heavy sibilance and strong high frequencies. For example, when listening to Uehara's "WHITE ALBUM2 Original Soundtrack ~answer~" and Castle in the Sky's theme song "Kun をのせて", the sibilance is much weakened, the high frequencies are no longer harsh, and you don't feel tired after listening for a long time.
Although the tuning directions of STAR and NF2u on mobile phones are very similar, STAR is obviously more difficult to push, the sound is thinner, the overtones are not as rich as NF2u, and the extension, dynamics and details at both ends are also slightly different, especially its high Although the frequency is not boring, it is still not as transparent and clear as after taking the stage. Let me tell you a little story: I met an audiophile at the Chuanshen listening session before. He happened to have been to the Guangzhou Audio Show not long ago and listened to STAR. Then he told me that the original earmuffs of STAR were LJ, and the sound was muffled after wearing them. I almost suspected that there was something wrong with my ears, so I asked other music fans at the scene to listen to it, and they all felt that it was not boring. One of the music fans said: Maybe the music he usually listens to is more exciting. So you know now, AROMA STAR will never carry this "stew pot" (^o^)
STAR's gentle and moist high frequency has some impact on the performance of instrumental music. For example, if you listen to Mozart Divertimenti K136 Presto, the texture of the violin will be poor. Quite a bit, bowstring friction and some tinny high frequencies have been smoothed out. For audiophiles who prefer completely realistic reproduction, this performance may be very unqualified, but it is acceptable to me. Because I have listened to live violins, and many times the live violin sound is hard and dry, not as beautiful and sweet as the CD recording, so I would rather listen to it more pleasantly, so that I can listen comfortably.It has less impact on pianos and guitars, and the treble is not as crisp as other earplugs. It is far from crystal clear, but it still retains a touch of brightness.
midrange performance : the basic trend is still the same as the high frequency, the sound bottom is relatively pure, the charm is emphasized, and the listening feeling is mild and warm. After taking the stage, the details of the mid-range will increase, and the vocals will be fuller and have a little more impact. For example, Ruiming Music's "Ping·Tan", listen to "Yingying Plays the Qin" by Gao Bowen, the leader of the Shanghai Pingtan Troupe, the words are really mellow and the sentences are melodious, which will make you deeply understand what "glutinous" is in Suzhou and Hangzhou. ! The first time I noticed him was at Zhang Jun's "Water Mill New Tune" concert with thousands of people. When he opened his mouth, the whole audience was silent. His style, skills, and tone were all admirable. Star made me intoxicated again. Highly recommended! There is also the commonly used audition song of Oak Leaf Talk, "Chou Mo Yin Chu - Feng Xinrui. Folk Art". The mid-frequency words are round, soothing and public, which is also endlessly memorable.
STAR's sound field is a bit cramped, the positioning is average, and the three-dimensional sense of the sound is not as distinct as higher-end headphones. Fortunately, the thickness and density of the sound are moderate, but the dynamic response is slow, so it plays songs like QUEEN's "We Are the Champions (Live Aid)" This kind of rock song is a bit slow to ignite and not very in tune.
Bass performance : STAR's low frequency is greatly affected by the front end. When using M1L, the low frequency is basically like a dragonfly touching water. As far as I click, the big drum of "Drum Poetry" is two circles smaller. After switching to A1, the texture and dynamics of the low frequency are greatly improved. There is not much sense of volume, but the dive is good. Solid and condensed, consistent with the high-frequency trend, it still tends to be warmer to please the listening sense. It is round, thick and full, not loud, and has a certain impact. The big drum of "Drum Poetry" has also returned to its strong and powerful appearance. I seem to see the FA1's low-frequency quality that subverts my traditional perception again.
STAR The details and levels of low frequency are relatively average. Listening to Ye Qianwen " Burning Heart with Fire ", the atmosphere of the song is created very well, the melody is smooth, and the vocals are full, but you have to hear clearly how many drum beats there are in the background. A little difficult.
Summary
STAR well demonstrates AMORA’s understanding of good sound. Its own excellent tuning technology makes the single-action iron shine with a different star. I personally like his voice very much. It has a strong flavor and brings back memories of my childhood. I use M1L to push it, play some old songs, relax, and enjoy a leisurely afternoon with a cup of coffee. Seeing a beautiful woman for the first time is like a beautiful dream, what more could I ask for!
Amin "Original"
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