Kiwi Ears Crinacle Singolo - Same Crin Sound OR Something Different?-Honest Audiophile Impressions

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  • čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
  • A BIG thanks to Linsoul Audio for providing the Kiwi Ears x Crinacle Singolo for review, much appreciated.
    The Singolo is a collaboration between Crinacle and Kiwi Ears. The Singolo is a single 11mm DD with the Kiwi Acoustic Resonance System (KARS). Does the Singolo still have the sound Crinacle is known for? How does the Singolo compare to the 7hz Zero 2 and TruthEar Zero Red?
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    01:30 Tips
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    05:45 Source Pairing
    07:00 Bass
    09:02 Mids
    10:22 Treble
    11:15 Technical Abilities
    13:41 vs 7hz Zero 2
    14:20 vs TruthEar Zero Red
    15:15 Conclusion
    16:59 Exiting
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Komentáře • 29

  • @SnobAudiophile
    @SnobAudiophile Před 3 měsíci +9

    Completely agree! Spot on review! Love Divinus Velvet tips.
    Resolve and nobody intoit trashed the Singolo because they didn't have good seal.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  Před 3 měsíci +7

      Proper seal is important with the Singolo and the stock tips don't help. Finding the right alternative tip can be a challenge. Using a wide bore tip with a slightly longer length that has a stiffer density helps to replicate the stock tip sound but with more note weight. The Divinus Velvet did that for me, also JVC Spiral Dots and TRI Clarion tips were good options.
      Glad you enjoy the Singolo
      Thanks for commenting.

  • @hokagoteatimereviews
    @hokagoteatimereviews Před 3 měsíci +3

    Didn't have a shot at the singolo. But its nice to a different opinion 👍Than you for the review Dave

  • @carminedesanto6746
    @carminedesanto6746 Před 3 měsíci +1

    GM ☕️..listening on this Good Friday .

  • @marksr12
    @marksr12 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Nice review! I have several IEMs in this price range and not sure these offer anything that different that would make me want to purchase them. Thank you, Sir!

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  Před 3 měsíci

      I understand, look forward to hearing your impressions if you do hear the Singolo.

  • @spamcan9208
    @spamcan9208 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I think the Helmholtz resonator they managed to squeeze in is really neat. I like when companies try to push what's possible.
    From the few videos I've seen I think difficulty getting a good fit is going to be a defining characteristic. That surprises me because Crin seems to take all those factors into account and seems like the pragmatic type. Even the cable seems oriented towards everyday usability.
    I suspect lack of case and poor tips were to help hit the target price by assuming most buyers weren't new and had options.

  • @bachhoang7545
    @bachhoang7545 Před 3 měsíci +1

    This the review channel out there

  • @kri88t
    @kri88t Před 3 měsíci +1

    Was hoping to be compared to Hexa as its also about the same price.

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  Před 3 měsíci

      Hexa is brighter, thinner note weight, similar details and resolution.

  • @carminedesanto6746
    @carminedesanto6746 Před 3 měsíci +1

    From my IEM stable..from Crin’s collaborations …
    Midnights 👍👍
    Reds👍
    Dioko 🤮
    I think this new iem will be a great entry to the hobby.

  • @ReverendDr.Thomas
    @ReverendDr.Thomas Před 3 měsíci +4

    The Lord is RISEN!

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  Před 3 měsíci +2

      He is Risen indeed!

    • @ReverendDr.Thomas
      @ReverendDr.Thomas Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@TheHonestAudiophile, I must say, I did not expect you to respond the traditional "eastern" way - KUDOS, David!
      I'm Eastern Orthodox, by the way, and a VERY avid audiophile.

  • @bachhoang7545
    @bachhoang7545 Před 3 měsíci +1

    will you still prefer the titan s tho

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Titan S is a solid option and different presentation with it's forward vocals.

  • @carlosnazario1170
    @carlosnazario1170 Před 2 měsíci

    Did you go to canjam New York?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  Před 2 měsíci

      Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend. But I am attending Axpona this weekend.

    • @carlosnazario1170
      @carlosnazario1170 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@TheHonestAudiophile nice hopefully some items will be in attendance for you to try

  • @bri3fcas3
    @bri3fcas3 Před 3 měsíci +1

    How does Singolo compare with Aria?

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Singolo has more balanced mid and treble and isn't as aggressive. Singolo has better controlled bass.

  • @Kenny-Somafunk
    @Kenny-Somafunk Před 3 měsíci +2

    The only eartips I could get a good fit with is Dunu S&S, sound is ok but no real sense of the subwoofer tuning - more could be done. the included eartips are absolutely useless for such a short nozzle, why include them at all?, by the time you buy/experiment with eartips this is is a £100+ iem which is a bit of a joke for the included pitiful accessories and cheap cable that is available on aliexpress for a couple of £/$

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Interesting. Subwoofer tuning is dependent on source and seal.
      Thanks for watching and commenting.

  • @bastianwalter9269
    @bastianwalter9269 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Hello Mr. Honest! I'm at a loss here and hopefully you can guide me in the right direction or even give me recommendations for the right IEM set. I've watched lots of videos on CZcams, yours and others, read lots of conversations on audio forums about which IEM's are the right ones to get for my taste in music. The problem is I now suffer from information overkill and I`m also afraid that I might still not understand every term and descripion in the audiophile domain. So I would really appreciate your recommendations. As of now I have the Truthear Hexa hooked up to a Hiby R6 III DAP. I like it but I'm missing some punch or spice. My favorite bands are Alice in Chains, Type O Negative, Ghost, Sisters of Mercy, Comsat Angels, Beastie Boys, The Soft Moon, Dead Can Dance, The Knife, Fever Ray and Limp Bizkit. I also like Hard Rock, Hair Metal, some Prodigy, 80's Pop, Synthwave, 90's Hip-Hop and Trip Hop. Hopefully, you or somebody can share their expertise with me and recommend some IEM's in the range of 100-500 Euros that cover most of my preferences. Big thanks in advance!

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  Před 2 měsíci +1

      Oriveti OH400

    • @bastianwalter9269
      @bastianwalter9269 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@TheHonestAudiophile Wow! Thank you for replying and quick. I just did some research about this set. as your video states: no one knows about this set, at least on youtube. I found some other write ups and discussions though. This set sounds reallz promising. The only thing that worries me is that one reviewer mentioned, that they should be paired with a warm source and my DAP being more on the neutral side. We will see. I might pull the trigger on those. Or the Hype 2/4. In anz case, thank you so much!

    • @TheHonestAudiophile
      @TheHonestAudiophile  Před 2 měsíci +1

      @bastianwalter9269 my pleasure, you're welcome