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RAPTGO x HBB Collaboration IEM
1m MATERIAL: High-Purity, Mixed Strand Monocrystalline Copper & Silver-Plated Copper CABLE CONNECTOR: 0. 2mm planar driver, which is driven by powerful N52 magnets. We manufactured our own large 14. Thinner diaphragm is adopted for better low frequency dives and richer dynamics. 5 mm TRS Single-Ended DRIVE MODULE: 11 mm Dynamic Driver with Polycondensated Crystal Polymer Diaphragm HOUSING MATERIAL: High-Density Zinc Alloy NET WEIGHT: 17 g 3 % at 1 kHz LENGTH: 1. In cooperation with an external team with military engineering backgrounds, we have designed a double-sided layering system consisting of 18 ceramic piezo elements that has been fine-tuned after more than 100 acoustic shock simulation experiments. Unlike other IEM novelties that simply cram in hyped drivers, we our proud to achieve a product that is tuned to balance and allows the listener to both appreciate the acoustic superiority of these drivers as well as enjoy the music through their harmonious tonality. The advantage of a planar magnetic driver is the extreme responsiveness compared to dynamic or balanced armature drivers due to its lower mass and strong magnetic field. To obtain greater analytical power and sound dynamics, the new Hook-X has increased the size of super strong magnet application to optimize magnetic circuit with 7*2 dual array N52 magnetic circuit design.
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Multi_sun_die
5mm balanced terminations are included, which I appreciate as opposed to including just one kind of balanced connection or the other. I'd have liked there to be something used to ensure they don't come apart (possibly some ort of snap in or click in to ensure they won't get detached. Female vocals have a bit too much low-end energy and can sound slightly husky. Clear sub bass nice impact and resonance.
Dana
This is even more of an issue if one wants to use their usual audiophile-focused external DAC/AMP solution for gaming rather than a gaming-focused peripheral. If one is not using an external mixer or software-based real-time monitoring solution which allows latency-free playback of one’s own voice, playing online games with friends can be disconcerting with highly isolating IEMs. Not sure how to describe other than the sound has more body and textured. However, male vocals are noticeably more forward and present than is common on many contemporary IEMs, and have grit and bite in spades when called for.
David R.
The approach the Hook-X takes with its mid-bass contour is a compromise that sacrifices a smidge of midrange clarity in order to retain the warmth and body in the lower midrange which more Harman-compliant IEMs frequently lack. 78mm 2-pin cable with swappable terminations. This cable system is nice to have but not strictly necessary given that the Hook-X is easy enough to drive off of a single-ended connection. The earpieces have a shallow insertion depth.
4mm balanced, and 2. AMPLIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND SOURCE PAIRING:The Raptgo Hook-X is surprisingly easy to drive even without the use of balanced source devices.
It is a shame that this issue exists because I like the Hook-X’s cable from an aesthetic and functional perspective, and I presume that the modular cable design is in large part responsible for the Hook-X’s price premium over similarly-specced planar-magnetic IEMs like the 7Hz Timeless and Letshuoer S12. The badboys are my go to now when I'm in the mood to get the most out of my music.
I've been listening to this song for over 20 years and couldn't believe my ears when I heard these hidden details for the first time. BUILD QUALITY AND DESIGN:The Raptgo Hook-X has gunmetal aluminum housings with perforated black faceplates. The front of the slipcover features a blueprint-style illustration of the Hook-X.
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