LOOMIS T. JOHNSON (author)

Nicely machined, with a premium feel and look; tangly cable is nonetheless ergonomic and free from microphonics.

August 30, 2019 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

Semkarch CNT1 Review – Carbon Nanotubes For The Masses

More and more I’m convinced that at least in the budget realm, well-realized single DDs like the CNT1 are a better pick than the multi-driver monstrosities flooding the market.

Earphones Mid Price Review Thumbs Up

August 16, 2019 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

Moondrop Kanas Pro Review (3) – Profiles In Chromium

Overall, I like the MKP more than my colleagues did—they show a mature, non-fatiguing signature which should appeal to most.

Budget Earphones Review Thumbs Up

August 2, 2019 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

NiceHCK NX7 Review (1) – Another Piezo My Heart

The NX7 immediately registers as a very bright, very detailed phone which, like the N3, has a treble-forward, reverse L-shape which deemphasizes lowend…

Earphones Premium Quickie Review Vintage

July 11, 2019 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

NiceHCK HK6 Review – Ruthlessly Revealing

Polarizing IEM has been lauded for its giant soundstage and ruthlessly revealing presentation and criticized for its overemphasized midbass…

Budget Earphones Review

June 11, 2019 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

Einsear T2 Review – Another Cheap Gem

Yet another low-profile, cheap earphone with a very refined tuning.

Budget Earphones Quickie Review

June 3, 2019 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

CCA C10 Review – Second Opinion

The C10 are actually the first KZ model I’ve heard since the ED9 that have this sort of unforced spontaneity and these point to a very promising direction.

Almost Thumbs Up Budget Earphones Review

May 22, 2019 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

KZ ZS10 Pro Review – Another Step Forward

Not groundbreaking or perfect, but the Pro represents a positive step towards a more refined signature.

Earphones Mid Price Review

May 14, 2019 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

ToneKing Nine Tail (Nine Ways) Review – Natural

A genuine keeper.

Earphones Mid Price Review

May 2, 2019 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

Simgot EM2 Review I – Refined and Revealing

The Simgot EM2 is very efficient and easily driven with a mobile; however these also scale well with more powerful sources, which deepens subbass impact.

Earphones Budget Mid Price Review

April 15, 2019 Loomis T. Johnson (Chicago, USA)

Hisenior B5+ Review – Accurate

10BA unit emulates the flat tuning and accuracy of high-dollar CIEMs to a degree which would have been unheard of at this $100 pricepoint only a few years ago.