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John Darko reviews the Kii THREE!

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This guy comes across as yet another "lifestyle" reviewer.
 

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This guy comes across as yet another "lifestyle" reviewer.
He actually walks a thin line between objectivity and subjectivity. On the average I find that he often has valid points and he tries to keep it "real" (https://darko.audio/2018/07/the-music-first-audiophile-soundcloud-chromecast/, https://darko.audio/2018/08/absolute-beginners-whats-better-than-a-sonos-connect/). Examples: he's not afraid to look outside of "traditional" brands (https://darko.audio/2018/02/go-forth-and-multi-buy-kzs-knockout-ate-iem/), he'll never post a review of stuff he hasn't been able to listen to in his own listening environment (https://darko.audio/2018/05/children-of-the-revolution-kii-genelec-kef/).
To me his weighted take on things at least gives a basis for evaluating a device (or even piece of music). I've bought the KZ IEM's for instance and they're quite good combined with the Cyrus Soundkey for late-night Netflix or music listening in bed. If a device he's favourably reviewed measures well here, what's not to like.
As allways, "viewer discretion advised" ;)
 

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I think he's 100% subjectivist. Convinced he can hear differences between every single DAC he's ever reviewed, never posts or refers to measurements, repeats scientifically flawed manufacturer claims uncritically, etc.

Good writer, though.
 
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