Toneking MrZ Tomahawk

These are the best (read: my preferred) earbuds as of yet soundwise. Their sole real annoyance is their size, which makes them by and large impossible to wear for some, and difficult for others (me included). I’m keeping them as they sound so well that I do use them – for short sessions – every now and then in spite of that.

At-a-glance Card

PROs	CONs
Heavenly female vocals.	Rolled off at both ends.
Mids.	Fit issues for some.
Soundstage.	Separation could be even better.
	Not the cheapest earbuds,

Full Device Card

Test setup

Hiby R5 / Apogee Groove (+ Fiio A5) – Lossless 16/44.1 – 24/96 – 24/192 FLAC tracks.

Signature analysis

Tonality	Very obviously mid-centric, backed by well calibrated yet un-extended basses and highs.
Sub-Bass	Sharply rolled off. Acoustic contrabbasso, to name one, is quite anemic in its lower segment.
Mid Bass	Not elevated yet very present when callef for, it’s fast, dry, controlled, and quite punchy.
Mids	Clearly the star of the show. Forward, featuring snappy transients, and great detailing. Masterful.
Male Vocals	Forward and quite nice, but could use more body.
Female Vocals	Bodied, even flutey, just spectacular.
Highs	Very nicely rendered highmids and midtrebles, while sensibly rolled off thereafter. The parts that are indeed there are fast, at times even sparkly, never zingy, actually sometimes even a tad “too polite”

Technicalities

Soundstage	Airy and extended in all directions, it’s a wonder.
Imaging	Voices are distributed very well on the stage, well distanced and separated
Details	Quite significant in quantity but a feeling is left that “they could be even more” if treble had been made a tad less “polite”
Instrument separation	Well done, although could be even sharper.
Driveability	Not difficult at 113dB @32 Ohm, yet some sort of amping is recommended to let them shine.

Physicals

Fit & Comfort	Not easy at all due to wider than usual housing diamater. Best anyhow worn oblique, but may be a no-go for some (check before you buy!)
Cable	Fixed, apparently reliable by annoyingly tacky and springy.

Specifications (declared)

Housing	Iron Metal Alloy
Driver(s)	Single DD
Cable	Fixed, 1.2m single ended 3.5mm straight plug
Sensitivity	113dB/mW
Impedance	32Ω
Frequency Range	15-28000Hz
Package & Accessories	8 Pairs of Foam Covers (2 Red/2 Red w/Hole – 2 Black/2 Black w/Hole), shirt clip, semi-hard shell carry case
MSRP at this post time	$56,50 (street price $36,00)