These have never pleased me, the larger sizes are simply too firm & huge to use comfortably and the biggest size that's bearable usually seals poorly, resulting in most of the bass disappearing. Though I normally use size L tips, with Symbios I can't use larger than a medium without significant discomfort.

Imaging, however, is accurate in these IEMs. There is a noticeable distinct gap between instruments in the same frequency range coming in at different directions. With the above-average layering and multi-directional sound reproduction, it sure is impressive. Treble also extends well in the Orchestras. It is capable of reaching extended frequencies as sparkle and air are easily noticeable. Cymbals are splashy and have an extended shimmer, which just adds sweetness to the overall pleasant tuning of the Orchestras. Once my previous favourites and still supremely soft, Spiral Dots emphasise treble and deliver a broad stage with instruments coming more from behind my ears than in front of them. Unfortunately they provide far less bass than W1s, but are definitely on par in comfort.The SG-01 Ova is part of Reecho’s Star Gate series and followed the success of the OG SG-01 which reviewed extremely well. As for the Ova, it too received nice praise from those who actually reviewed it and in my opinion is a proper side grade or a different take to the OG. I really wanted to review this set, but I simply have not had time. You can read Mahir’s review of the Ova here. I only added the Ova because I think it presents a good contrast in tuning from the Cadenza. Regarding its resolution capabilities, it has decent micro-detail retrieval though it has a softer and less edgy definition. Macro dynamics have adequate firmness to render its texture. The C2 is a bit more V-shaped than the previous IEMs in this article. Specifically, it fills in the 4 - 8 kHz region compared to the Cadenza while maintaining about the same level of bass. Because of this lower treble counterbalance, the C2 ends up sounding leaner and more balanced than the Cadenza which I like. Thus it ends up sounding more like the 7Hz Salnotes Zero, though a little more V-shaped with some treble stridency. Some might find it bright but I think it brings a treble brilliance that the Zero was missing. Interestingly, I don’t find it too sibilant or harsh in the treble despite what the graph might imply. The transition to the mids is quite similar in both, although I give a slight smoother transition to the Zero. This frequency sounds organic in both IEMs, but the Zero is more resolving with a slight advantage. The bass of Cadenza seems to have just enough punch and depth but not that tactile and impact that a basshead would really appreciate.

Furthermore, a premium blue leather hard carrying case with the same logo is located inside the box. The carrying case can be opened with minimal magnetic resistance, wherein a small mesh pouch and a velvet blue felt-like material are found inside. Sound Impressions Bass I honestly feel a little guilty when I say that something is amazing for the price and then in the following review, I say that this is even more amazing, as it feels like I am following the “FOTM” trend. Yet, when the quality is there, it can’t be denied. The treble is similar to my ears. I have read that some users find them slightly sibilant, but that's not the case for me, and both manage to avoid excessive brightness with a level of definition that I find appropriate for the price (and mainly because I consider these two IEMs more musical than analytical). There might be a small, but insignificant, difference at the upper end of the spectrum in my experience. The Cadenza comes with a 4-conductor braided copper cable featuring 3.5mm single-ended termination for most smartphones, computers and audio devices.

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What’s in a name?​So, what is a “Cadenza”? Ya know, normally I don’t even give a name another thought, not even a fleeting glance. After all, most of these names in Chi-Fi are simply just random numbers and letters spliced together. You’ll see that many brands come up with names which have zero to do with the iem and more to do with garnering attention.