ZiiGaat x Fresh Reviews Arete II In-Ear Monitors Review
If you thought that last year’s Arete IEMs were the only collaboration between ZiiGaat and Fresh Reviews, think again: The Arete II IEMs have arrived and are noticeable improvements over last year’s model. The newest gaming-forward IEMs from LINSOUL are a must-have if you’re one who appreciates HiFi audio experiences and a gamer. Over the past year, I’ve had a chance to review several of ZiiGaat’s...[Read More]
Punch Audio Portazo IEM Review
Happy New Year! We hope that you have had a fabulous break and a great time setting up your new audio, visual, and gaming peripherals. We sure did! In our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide, head honcho and Elgato aficionado Nathan included the ZIIGAT Crescents as some of the best audio experiences he has had to date. In conversations with him outside of DigitalChumps work, he’s expressed great pleasure in b...[Read More]
Kiwi Ears Septet IEM Review
When switching from traditional earbuds to in-ear monitors (IEMs), one of the first hurdles a consumer typically encounters is adjusting to the pressure. That is, pressure building up when the IEMs are securely in-place within the consumers’ ear canal. Some of this can be addressed through using slightly different eartips that reduce the suction power while still maintaining decent fit, while othe...[Read More]
Linsoul ZiiGaat Arcanis IEM Review
Back when I reviewed the Linsoul ZiiGaat Lush IEMs, I found myself wanting something…just a bit more. The pair of IEMs made most, if not all, music sound great, but I wanted my music to feel more lively, more punchy…more real. This is not a knock against the pair of IEMs – this is a reminder that a pair of IEMs that have been tuned to a neutral profile will be middle of the road. Then, I put on th...[Read More]
Linsoul ZiiGaat Lush IEM Review
When I think of lush-sounding audio, I think of easy listening. Perhaps something cushy, broad, or even warm. Neutral, possibly. Maybe even smooth. It’s not often I hear the phrase “lush” thrown around as something to describe an audio product, but when I do, I cannot help but consider the designer to be making a very bold move. The ZiiGaat Lush lives up to its name in multiple ways. Naming this p...[Read More]
Linsoul ZiiGaat x Fresh Reviews Arete IEM Review
In the high-fidelity audio world, wired earphones are the norm. Although Bluetooth audio has improved over the past decade, using in-ear monitors (IEMs) with a standalone digital-to-analog converter (DAC) is one of the best ways to fine-tune audio. I’m sure you’ve seen some streamers of late using IEMs instead of traditional headsets, too, so don’t think that IEMs are just for HiFi audio. What if ...[Read More]