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ACOUSTUNE HS1551 CU
Maybe Balanced Armature monitors are still mostly dominating the sector, but we, as HFN, haven’t lost our interest in Dynamic Driver IEMs. I’ve recently received the Acoustune HS1551 CU via our Japanese friends from Acoustune. It has a 10mm Single Dynamic Driver, with a %100 CNC miled brass housing. There’s also a model that has a full aluminum shell as well, and the two models are claimed to sound different.
Acoustune HS1551 CU
This Acoustune HS1551 CU model has a phenomenal build quality. The shell, the nozzle and mmcx sockets are all exceptional in terms of build and I think this IEM can be used for years without a problem. Looks-wise these are definitely eye-catching with a shiny blue-gold color combination. The cable is also built perfectly, and it even feels like a headphone cable of high quality.
Sound-wise it’s quite early to make conclusions but for first impressions; it has great lows and treble is also high-class. Mids are in a different tonality but that can change with some burn-in time. Sound stage and stereo imaging are impressive, together with good separation. The star of the show for now is the bass though, strong and controlled at the same time.
This IEM really rocks for build, and not to mention the impressive and very practical leather carrying case it comes with. Full review will be on Headfonia when its turn comes.
Acoustune HS1551 CU
Bob Marley
Hello. How well do they sound with Chord Mojo? It would be my next pairing. Thank you very much.
Berkhan
I’ve never had a Mojo but it could be a very nice pair.
Bob Marley
The clarity and separation of instruments is not ideal. Also bass and mids are so dominant, that both subbass and highs may get hidden behind it. Also occasionally the song may sound messy. I would like to ask you for a recommendation of aftermarket cable that would help Mojo to clean the sound a little and get these weak points of otherwise very rich and thick sounding earphones under control. What kind or material would you recommend for me to choose and do you have any particular recommendation in 200-300usd range? Thank you.
PS I wonder what material is stock cable made from.
Berkhan
I think an aftermarket cable won’t solve the issue, as it looks like a matching problem. As it seems, Mojo is not the ideal match up in your case.
Maybe you need a different source. But if I have to repeat my basic knowledge, a silver cable would be good for that.