Acoustune HS1501AL and HS1551CU earphone reviews – Industrial Immersion
Acoustune HS1501AL- HS1551CU
$450
Pros
- Striking design with precise solid build quality
- Rich velvety bass, full bodied signature, very musical/accessible, no sibilance
- Excellent stock cable, great tip selection and carry case
Cons
- Specific fit positioning required to ensure comfort
- Memory wire on cables would be handy
- Transparency and micro detail may be lacking for some
Digital Audio Player Pairings
Using some of our preferred flagship DAPs we have provided our signature impressions and synergies below.
Pairing with Chord Hugo (optically driven from the AK380CU) – Using 3.5mm Single Ended Output
Brighter signature, greater detail but body of signature a little stark at times. – Okay signature synergy.
Pairing with the Astell & Kern AK380 Copper Edition – Using 3.5mm Single Ended Output
Full rich bodied signature, bass is strong and impacting. The laid back warm character is complemented by the signature dynamics of the AK380CU. – Good signature synergy.
Pairing with the Sony NW-WM1Z Player – Using 4.4mm Balanced Output
Natural sounding with more transparency present, wider staging and separation of the layering is more distinct along with the imaging. – Preferred signature synergy.
As both models are easy to drive all digital audio players tried worked well, so you should have no trouble getting a great signature experience with most DAPs.
