Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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I've been reviewing IEMs and headphones for about 8 years now... but I never stopped to explain what my review scores mean. Until now. And it's just as well, 'cause I've got some thoughts on how I can better use my 5 star rating system going forward.

Thanks to HiFiGo for making Wave Guide possible.
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00:00 Intro
01:22 Why I use scores
04:27 1-star
05:15 2-stars
05:56 3-stars
06:52 4-stars
07:31 5-stars
08:15 Wrap-up

Also watch:
- youtube.com/watch?v=6D-NjsWssPw
- youtube.com/watch?v=CdHOji8FeUg
- youtube.com/watch?v=Lb7luw70bU4
- youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeQ8Ry2-4OCRPGxBRCJcKgRouoDO22iz6
- youtube.com/watch?v=CNhRH8LnnlY

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Thanks to HiFiGo for making Wave Guide possible.
- See what's new 👉 hifigo.com/collections/new-arrival?rfsn=8539789.379f98

Available on HiFiGo:
- IEMs: hifigo.com/collections/in-ear?rfsn=8539789.379f98
- Ear tips: hifigo.com/collections/eartips?rfsn=8539789.379f98
- Headphones: hifigo.com/collections/over-ear?rfsn=8539789.379f98
- IEM cables: hifigo.com/collections/headphone-cable?rfsn=8539789.379f98
- DACs & amps: hifigo.com/collections/amp-dacs?rfsn=8539789.379f98
- Portable audio players: hifigo.com/collections/portable?rfsn=8539789.379f98

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