On the Bench: November Testing Lineup

It’s been a busy month getting new gear in for testing. Here’s what’s currently on the measurement rig and what you can expect to see reviewed soon.

Currently Testing

Moondrop Blessing 3 Dusk

The collaboration everyone’s been asking about. Initial impressions are strong - this might be the best tuned IEM under $400. Full measurements and listening tests underway. Expect the full review mid-November.

First Impressions:

• Bass extension is excellent
• Mids are more forward than standard Blessing 3
• Treble is smoothed out nicely
• Comfort is top-notch

FiiO K19

Their new flagship DAC/amp combo. The specs on paper are impressive - curious to see how it performs in real-world use. Early testing shows clean power delivery and very low noise floor.

QCY H4

Follow-up to the H3 I reviewed last month. They’ve addressed some build quality complaints. Testing ANC performance against the previous model and competitors.

Coming Soon

I’ve got some Chi-Fi IEMs arriving next week that have been making waves on Reddit. Also expecting a few budget TWS models that claim to punch above their weight.

Codec Deep Dive Coming

Planning a comprehensive article on Bluetooth codecs - LDAC vs aptX Adaptive vs LC3. Lots of misinformation out there, so I want to tackle this with actual measurements and blind testing.

What are you most interested in seeing tested? Let me know!

Quick Takes:

🎧 Best value right now? Still the QCY H3 for under $50. Nothing comes close.

💰 Worst price-to-performance? Certain “audiophile” cables. You know the ones.

🔥 Most overhyped? Several “gaming” headsets charging premium prices for mediocre sound.

Update Schedule:
Next review drops Friday. Subscribe on YouTube to catch it first!