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  Hidizs MS2 Pro : A Rhino Inspired Hybrid Pros:  * Punchy, deep bass with satisfying slam * Clean, forward mids with good detail * Energetic treble with air and sparkle * Wide soundstage with solid imaging * Comfortable fit and premium build * Great value for the price Cons:  * Upper mids and treble can get spicy on certain tracks * Not for those sensitive to brightness * Lacks midrange warmth or lushness * Requires careful tip/nozzle pairing to tame peaks Just when it seemed like Hidizs might take a breather after dropping the MK2 Turris, they surprise us again, this time with something that looks and feels completely different. Enter the Hidizs MS2 Pro, their latest hybrid IEM that ditches the usual oceanic design cues and dives straight into land animal territory. Gone are the seashell ripples and aquatic curves we’ve come to associate with their older models. Instead, they went with a bold rhino-inspired design a slightly angular shell that curves like a horn, paired...
  FiiO QX13 : Precision Tuning Meets Pure Muscle Pros:  * Serious power (900mW+900mW in desktop mode) * ESS SABRE PRO DAC sounds detailed yet natural * Clean background even with sensitive IEMs * Full PEQ and intuitive screen UI * Sleek, durable design with optional carbon fiber shell * Works with Estick power bank and charges while in use * Great synergy across headphones and IEMs Cons:  * Gets warm in desktop mode (not hot, just warm) FiiO’s not just playing around in the dongle space anymore. The QX13 isn’t a toe-dip, it’s a full-on cannonball splash into territory that used to belong to entry-level DAPs. After using the KA13, KA15 and KA17, I figured FiiO had already maxed out what a dongle could be. Turns out, I was wrong. The QX13 doesn't just raise the bar, it throws it across the room. :) This is the most powerful dongle DAC I’ve ever tried so far. And I’m not just talking about volume here. I mean actual desktop-level power and performance packed into a chassis t...