in Ear Monitors Headphones USB-C HiFi Wired Earbuds with Noise Isolating Type-C w Mic Earphone for iPhone 17

At first I was unsure based on some aspects of the tuning/presentation on these IEMs, but I've come to appreciate both the product and the company. I had encountered what seemed to be some popping/sizzling at certain points in a particular sound and decided to reach out to the company directly in order to further look into it. Not only was Rythflo very responsive, but I was also able to speak directly with one of their audio engineers who took my feedback and analyzed it deeply. I received a well thought out and lengthy reply that explained exactly what was going on with the reproduction of the sound being accurate given the nature of the artist, and my other comments about the tuning were taken in and considered for further iterations of the product. This alone impressed me greatly. Now onto the IEMs themselves. The bass presentation is full and lively without being over the top and into basshead territory which is something that I can appreciate and typically how I would describe IEMs that I enjoy. The mids are present and vocals and instruments in this range are reproduced accurately without distortion or falling to the background based on the tuning of the bass/treble. The tuning approach with mid-high balanced armature driver does contribute to what I would call some harshness in the treble sometimes, where things like very high pitched female vocals or cymbals may come across slightly aggressively. I don't mind this personally, but it did stand out with me and was discussed with Rythflo. It is definitely a tuning choice and one I wanted to make those reading this aware of. The sound stage was plenty wide to be satisfactory to me. It was not narrow or overly spacious in this way. Imaging was on point and both in song and in game (Fortnite), directional audio was great and I was able to pinpoint instrument location and enemy footsteps alike. There was no driver flex that stood out to me, and overall these IEMs were very comfortable to wear for long periods, unlike others that I have recently tested from Ziigaat. The shells contoured to my ears nicely, and the nozzles are medium/small in size, both great features that make these very ear friendly. The face plates are metal while the remainder of the shell is plastic. I did enjoy the aesthetic of the faceplates which have what appear to be three claw marks across them. The cable is solid but unspectacular. It didn't have too much memory but was not the MOST pliable/untangled cable that I've come across. It didn't bother my ears, but I also prefer coiling up to the IEMs themselves, and the single cable aspect near the top there did seem like a slightly cheaper inclusion which is fine here. My only other complaint is that I wish at this price point that there was a case included. Luckily I have some spares lying around. The inline mic was fine and performed as expected but is not a feature that I use due to my audio setup. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised by these IEMs and would recommend them, especially if you can catch them on sale as they are now for $80. I'm definitely looking forward to how these evolve as well as any new products coming from Rythflo, particularly due to their willingness to discuss and change with customer feedback. Read more

I'm very surprised by the quality of these in-ear headphones. The sound is clear, with good bass and a perfect balance for listening to music, gaming, or singing. They isolate outside noise very well, allowing you to fully concentrate on what you're listening to. I love that the cable is detachable with a 2-pin connector, as it's easier to replace if it gets damaged. Plus, the built-in microphone works great for calls or gaming. The Type-C connection is perfect for my phone, which no longer has a traditional headphone jack. An excellent option if you're looking for professional-quality headphones at a good price. Read more

This Rythflo headphones is labeled as an “In Ear Monitor” headphones, so I have certain expectations for it when it comes to fitness, noise reduction, sound isolation, clarity, balanced sound reproduction, etc., compared to the typical Bluetooth headphones. Fortunately, while it did not blow me away with excellence in any particular areas after days of using it to listen to music and audio books, it does work well as IEM headphones. I find the headphones’ fit to my ears to be good using the midsize ear tips. When I wear it during my walk, most of the sounds from the environment are blocked and adequately muted. I can still hear loud cars passing by when they get close, but for the most part, noise reduction is good. To my ears, the sound quality is better than the Bluetooth headphones that I normally use, I can hear the difference. It is clearer and crisper. The difference is more pronounced when I listen to Apple Music with lossless audio turned on. The headphones with the breaded cable that came with it measured 51 inches long (4 feet 3 inches) from tip to tip, and came with 3 sets of ear tips, big, mid and small. That’s pretty much it. The packaging is adequate, plain, and no frills. Overall, I’d say, for the price, it is a good set of IEM headphones. If you’re looking for a set of IEM headphones for casual use or some light, beginner audio mixing, this Rythflo headphones won’t disappoint you. Read more

These in-ear headphones are comfortable and the sound quality was initially good. I noticed a noise gate activating while listening to podcasts - the first half of a word after a significant pause in speaking would get truncated. There did not seem to be any obvious way to disable this unwanted gating effect. If that were the only problem, I'd give the product 4 stars. However, after a mere 2 months of light use, the USB-C interface now loses its connection to the smartphone when the headphone cable is wiggled slightly (such as happens when walking). It must then be unplugged and re-engaged (with the phone unlocked) to reset the connection. Note that it's not the USB-C pin interface which is causing the problem - it's the joint between the USB-C plug shell and twisted-pair style headphone cable. This is, of course, unacceptable. Either the wires have insufficient strain relief, or there is a cold solder joint, or the physical construction is flawed in some other way. It's effectively worthless to me now, as I cannot take 30 steps without having to reset the connection. Would I buy it again? No. Read more