Shozy Form 1.4 Review (3) – Very Impressive
I generally agree with Jürgen’s and Durwood’s very complimentary opinions on the Shozy Form 1.4 but offer a few differing sonic impressions:
- In contrast to Jürgen I found the bass a bit boomy and slow, especially in contrast to the comparably-priced Shozy Rouge which has less low end punch but faster decay and more sculpted bass notes. As Durwood notes, though, the bass doesn’t bleed into the mids, and it does give a fullness to the presentation.
- These do benefit a bit from amping (albeit to a lesser degree than the Rouge)—stage widens somewhat and lower mids seem more prominent. That said, it’s not a night-and-day difference and they sound rich and loud with just a mobile.
- Even amped I hear the soundstage as somewhat narrow, though quite enveloping, deep and tall (think 500-person club as opposed to symphony hall) ; instruments are accurately placed but sound like there’s not a lot of space between performers.
- I would not, as Jürgen does, describe the 1.4’s timbre as “astonishingly natural.” This could be a matter of mere semantics (keep in mind that while Jürgen is fluent in numerous languages, I can barely speak English). I think “supernatural” or “larger than life” is a better description of the 1.4’s timbre, which is to say they have an unusually thick, impactful note texture which gives an added oomph to vocals, piano and horns. It’s a somewhat colored tonality—syrupy, gutsy and forward—and these present a less accurate but more lively quality than something like the Etymotic ERX4 or JVC FDX1. These are not a purist’s earphone.
- However characterized, the Shozy 1.4 is worthy of the accolades and an awful lot of IEM for <$200.
The editor (JK): the bass of the Shozy form 1.4 slims down a lot with the Azla SednaEarfit Xelastec eartips for me.
DISCLAIMER
Get the Shozy Form 1.4 from HifiGo
Our generic standard disclaimer.
You find an INDEX of our most relevant technical articles HERE.
RELATED…
