About this deal
This isn't ultra clean or detailed mid-range, yet it's very rich and immersive, just not crisp-analytical. These two driver types are among the most sensational driver technologies in the audio industry and have never been utilized together in an IEM format.
As far as build quality is concerned, I would say that the materials used, and the flawless construction add confidence that the Hook will last a long time.What stand apart is the holographic sense of layering that put forward mids in the center stage without being too compressed. Not only the Hook X HBB is more engaging, but it's more musical and has a superior treble performance and a more dynamic presentation.
Furthermore, the full frequency range is effectively extended from 20Hz to 40kHz to produce an upper treble response previously unobtainable in an IEM.The imaging is a is a lot more left-right than front-back, and the placement within the stage is not very precise. Yes, the slam is punchy and satisfying but in the same breath there is air to breathe with this bass.