So to get this out of the way, this was sent to me by HifiGO back in July 27, 2026, and yes I know some of you are going to say that I am being paid to say words based on what they want from me but no, I have stated words on my review the things I did like and not like about the Nimbus. For full honesty, I will just have this post as brand affiliated and here are the links that HifiGO have sent me for the upcoming August 17, 2026 sale:

Official Purchase Links:

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So far for me at least this has been an overall chill set due to its overall warm leaning neutral tuning, so it's safe to that you can have a long listening sessions with these, even today, which I hope it remains that way is that, no issues so far when it comes to QC, EXCEPT that the stock nozzles which are the clear ones starting to clogging up the sound on the right side, and it does not happen with the other nozzles.

Most of you are probabaly gonna get the Nimbus due to the cable for it's really a good cable, for 50 dollars an IEM with a modular cable is good value in my opinion for I have not seen an IEM on that price range with a cable like the Nimbus.(I could be wrong though, I am still learning)

Not really a fan of the faceplates being just blank with the Juzear logos, and it's even worse when its a fingerprint magnet, then again it is a glass faceplate but it could have been looking better if it has some cloud design or something to live up to the name Nimbus.

So yeah overall it has been good, but for people who wants an overall energetic presentation, the Nimbus is not for you, unless you want a warm-neutral IEM for some variety.

If you guys have an IEM in your collection, what is your IEM for a good reset of overall sound?

Sent to me by HiFiGo for review.

No expectations on what to write. They only asked me to include non-affiliated purchase links (which I can’t add here) and mention their upcoming sale starting 17 August. AI was used to format this review.

All thoughts are my own.

Score

Juzear Nimbus: 6.5 / 10

Good recommendation at around $50.

What’s Included With My Unit

• Juzear Nimbus IEMs
• 3.5mm / 4.4mm modular cable
• Stock eartips
• Carrying pouch
• 3 tuning nozzles
• No Type-C dongle in my version

TL;DR

Nimbus is a very capable budget set.

Best setup for me:

• White nozzle
• Stock tips
• Mid to low volume

Source used:

• K17 R2R
• BTR17

Why I like it:

• Balanced tuning
• Good air up top
• Clear enough vocals
• Good separation for the price
• Works well for gaming

Where it struggles:

• Higher volume
• Busy tracks
• Explosions and chaos in games
• Black nozzle around my 3 to 3.5K sensitivity

One-line take:

Very solid $50 IEM, best with the white nozzle, but not a giant killer.

Nozzles

White Nozzle

My favorite.

• Balanced with good bass and treble extension with air
• Best separation
• Best detail control
• Best for music
• Best for gaming

This is the nozzle I would recommend first.

Red Nozzle

More vocal and treble-focused.

• Less bass
• More upper energy
• More vocal presence
• More air

Good if you want vocals pushed forward.

Black Nozzle

More bass, but also more upper energy.

• Adds low-end weight
• Hits around my sensitive 3 to 3.5K area
• Some vocals suffer
• Separation takes a hit

Least preferred for me.

Music

Bass

Good for the price.

• Clean enough
• Decent punch
• Better balanced on white nozzle
• More quantity on black nozzle
• Not basshead level
• Not as textured as higher-tier sets

Vocals

Best on white or red nozzle.

• White sounds safer
• Red pushes vocals forward
• Black can make vocals suffer

Test tracks:

• 12 to 12 by sombr
• (Everything I Do) I Do It for You by Bryan Adams
• Please Forgive Me by Bryan Adams
• Runaways by The Midnight feat. Bonnie McKee
• Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter
• I Adore You by HUGEL, Topic & Arash feat. Daecolm
• Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish
• Summertime Sadness by Lana Del Rey
• Set Fire to the Rain by Adele
• Messy by ROSÉ
• Run by Snow Patrol

Vocals are clear enough, but not always the smoothest. Sometimes spicy and sibilant (especially with black nozzle).

Treble / Air

One of the better parts of Nimbus.

• Good air up top
• More treble extension than Juzear Defiant
• Red nozzle has the most treble
• White nozzle has the best balance

Treble is present, but manageable for me on the white nozzle.

Separation / Detail

Good for $55.

• Details stay intact better than expected
• White nozzle handles busy tracks best
• Still loses control when pushed too hard or at higher volume

Not amazing, but capable.

Soundstage

Decent.

• Some width
• Limited depth
• Limited height
• Still sounds like a budget IEM

It does not give me the “instruments floating around me” effect I get from better sets.

Gaming

Best nozzle:

• White

Strengths:

• Gunshots are easy to hear
• Footsteps are clear most of the time
• Imaging is pretty good
• Directional cues are easy enough to follow

Weaknesses:

• Explosions can cover footsteps
• Fire and chaos can clutter the mix
• Busy moments reduce separation

Overall, gaming is good for $55.

Not elite, but definitely usable.

Comparisons

Nimbus vs Top Pro

Not fair.

Top Pro is in another league.

• Smoother
• Better bass
• Better vocals
• Better separation
• Better detail
• Bigger stage
• Better width, depth, and height

Nimbus vs Arete 2

Arete 2 is still much better for gaming.

• Better imaging precision
• Better cue readability
• Better layering
• Cleaner chaos control
• More reliable footsteps

Nimbus vs Red Lion

Red Lion surprised me for immersive gaming.

• Better for COD BO7 MP
• Better distant footsteps
• Spot-on imaging
• More immersive presentation

I would still take Red Lion over Nimbus for gaming.

Nimbus vs Defiant Gamefidelity

Defiant also does well for gaming.

• Strong imaging
• Good detail
• Good overall performance
• Can get sharp at times

Nimbus is smoother with the white nozzle, but Defiant feels stronger for gaming.

Value

This is where Nimbus makes sense.

At around $50, you get:

• 3 tuning nozzles
• 3.5mm / 4.4mm modular cable
• Good stock tips
• Good music performance
• Good gaming performance
• Real tuning flexibility

It is not close to Top Pro or Arete 2, but it does enough right for the price.

Final Score

Juzear Nimbus: 6.5 / 10

Best nozzle: White
Best use: Good for medium volume music and gaming
Best trait: Balanced sound with good air
Biggest weakness: Can lose control with busy tracks

Very capable for $50 and easy to recommend as a budget pick.

S24 Ultra, Muse Hifi M3 Ultra Tube DAC, Pula Arc.

Saves me risking my expensive IEMs on my commute to work- it's crowded on my train.

The M3 Ultra gives this budget set a shot in the arm, loving how they sound together.
I got both of these from Hifigo.com

I need tips on how to fix a DAC to the back of your phone without sticking velcro tape to it?

I haven't figured that out yet.

Check out my full review of the AP30 here:  https://mobileaudiophile.com/daps/hidizs-ap30-music-boy-review/

HIDIZS AP30 MUSIC BOY REVIEW 

Hello, I just wanted to share with you all my full review of the Hidizs AP30 Music Boy which is an entry level dap from the audio brand Hidizs. The AP30 is definitely a high performer for a budget caliber dap. Built to mimic the design of a Game Boy from back in the day and designed to “appear” to function similarly. Hence the name “Music Boy”. Honestly, for the cost you are getting a fully functional, fully hi-res dap which is built very well, especially the aluminum version. There are obvious limitations with a dap in this price range which we should all expect. However, what has endeared me to the charm of this little device has nothing to do with features. Rather, in its form factor, its size, the design, how convenient it is, and most importantly because it actually sounds better than most any dongle dac in its range and sports a very easy and intuitive “push button” style screen (non-touchscreen). In my review I touch on the limited features, but I also explain the AP30 from every angle that I could think of during the review process. I hope it helps. 

If you'd like to click the link and learn a bit more about the AP30 Music Boy then feel free. If not then that's okay too, just have a good one. Take care everyone. 

🔥 AP30 Pros 🔥 

-Price-to-performance

-Build Quality is nice, especially the all-aluminum version 

-Volume wheel with 100-step volume accuracy

-Love the design/aesthetic of the AP30. Made to mimic the design of an old school Game Boy

-Small, compact form factor which is convenient and easy to carry

-Great accessory haul for the cost

-Magnetic Magsafe case

-Battery life 

-This thing has Tetris on it folks! 

-Smooth functionality and UI. It may be bare bones, but it's very fluid in usage

-Low noise floor

-Nicely balanced sound influence, very clean, nice dynamic energy 

-Pairs well with many different iems which is great for the cost

-Can drive most any iem efficiently and with good dynamism

😔 AP30 Cons ☹️ 

-I hate to say this but there are obvious limitations with the software (to be expected from every dap at this range) 

-No wifi or streaming, all local files 

-Bluetooth is limited to SBC codec

-Micro SD support is limited to 256 GB 

-Best to use with iems as max output is around 137 mW on 4.4 balanced 

-No touch display, all button controlled (actually very well done) 

-Not the most colorful sound

-No gapless playback

Check out my full review of the AP30 here:  https://mobileaudiophile.com/daps/hidizs-ap30-music-boy-review/