$54.99 USD / EUR 50 | Wired | 10mm MACCD dynamic driver | 3.5mm and 4.4mm interchangeable plug OR 3.5mm with mic and USB-C at around $59.99 / EUR54.50

> 📌 The Quick Read covers the full verdict in about two minutes. Stop after Who Is This For? for the gist. Specs, accessories, measurements and the sound breakdown follow below for those who want the detail.

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⚡ QUICK READ · Everything you need to know in ~2 minutes

TL;DR

> The Juzear Nimbus is a single dynamic driver at around USD55 with three interchangeable nozzles. The low end is the same on all three, noticeably elevated with medium impact. Everything from around 1kHz up changes with the nozzle. White is the balanced default, black is the most relaxed and scales the best with volume, and red is the most vocal forward. The basic character is on the natural side and the nozzle swap makes the set compatible with many genres. The build is metal with glass faceplates and does not feel like a USD55 IEM. I do see its limitations on bass heavy genres where an impactful bass is needed.

At a Glance

✓ Suits You If

• You want one set which can shift its emphasis instead of one fixed signature
• You have a mixed library across pop, jazz, rock and vocal centric genres, and bassy genres like EDM, rap and hip-hop with caveats
• You listen at mid to higher volume
• You want a metal build and an interchangeable plug at this price

✗ Skip It If

• You are a bass head who needs a deep and impactful bass
• You want a wide and deep soundstage
• You listen mostly on low volume, since the bass needs volume to show impact

Main Strengths & Weaknesses

Main strength

The three nozzles make a clear difference in the music presentation, ranging from a relaxed leaning replay over to more vocal and treble presence. That gives three usable tunings from one shell and makes the Nimbus compatible with many music genres.

Main weakness

The bass needs higher volume to really show impact and its depth stays limited. On very high volume it starts to increasingly drone and affects the rest of the mix, while the overall impact barely increases. Soundstage is about average, and the red nozzles get shouty for me above mid volume.

Who Is This For?

The Nimbus makes the most sense if you:

• Want the most even balance of the three, which is the white nozzles
• Have a vocal focused library, where the red nozzles come in
• Are sensitive for shout and want the black nozzles as the safe option
• Want long fatigue free listening sessions, again the black nozzles
• Care about build quality and connector flexibility at the budget end

👆 That's the core verdict. Everything below goes deeper into specs, accessories, measurements and sound.

How the Juzear Nimbus ended up in my ears

Mostly because at that price point, I found the build and design interesting paired with three different nozzles. But would they have impact and if so, are they actually useable?

Making an IEM versatile with different tuning filters or nozzles is not a new concept and other manufacturers have released sets comparable in this price region like Simgot, Tanchjim and Hidizs to name a few.

I am not always happy with the type of versatility as they can be quite exaggerated in different ways. So, usually I would end up using only the preinstalled nozzle instead of swapping.

A bit different in case of the Nimbus where the tuning nozzles reach from natural, relaxed leaning to very vocal forward. Two of the nozzles are enjoyable to me, the white and the black ones. Let's have a closer look in the sound impressions part and if you are a bit into graph sniffing, welcome to read my frequency response measurements part, too.

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Key Specs

Driver Setup	1x 10mm MACCD composite diaphragm dynamic driver, TPEE suspension, N52 neodymium magnet
Impedance	32 Ω
Sensitivity	108 dB ±1 dB SPL/mW
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz
THD+N	≤ 0.8%
Isolation	26 dB
Cable	Four-strand single-crystal copper silver-plated, two-wire twisted, with interchangeable 3.5mm and 4.4mm plug
Connector	0.78mm 2-pin
Shell	CNC machined zinc alloy with multi-layer electroplating, blue laser colour glass faceplate
Nozzle	Metal, three interchangeable filter types in white, red and black. Nozzle 5.2mm wide, 6.2mm at the lip, measured with my own caliper
Weight	9.2 g per side
Price	$54.99 USD / EUR 50 for the 3.5mm and 4.4mm version I received. The 3.5mm with mic plus USB-C version is $59.99 or around EUR54.50
Where to Buy, not affiliated	hifigo.com/products/juzear-poise-series-nimbus · AliExpress 3.5mm and 4.4mm: aliexpress.com/item/1005012898042561.html · AliExpress 3.5mm mic and USB-C: aliexpress.com/item/1005012898663425.html · amazon.com/dp/B0H73CL5YC · amazon.co.jp/dp/B0HBQCY8PY · amazon.com.au/dp/B0HBQQ9TJ4 · amazon.co.uk/dp/B0H7BJT7VX · amazon.de/dp/B0HBQXVW46

Note. The Nimbus comes in two versions. Mine is the 3.5mm and 4.4mm interchangeable plug version. The other one ships with a 3.5mm mic cable and a USB-C dongle built around the CX31993 chip for calls, gaming and computer use.

Accessories & Cable

In the box: the IEMs, the cable with its interchangeable plug, three pairs of nozzles, nine pairs of eartips, a light blue spring pouch and paperwork with the instructions and the QC card. The unboxing experience is very good in this price bracket.

Cable	Two-wire twisted, feels good and is ok in handling, though it is slightly memory prone. The plug is changeable between 3.5mm unbalanced and 4.4mm balanced on my version. Depending on whether you listen on your mobile device or at home, the USB-C version might be a good option instead
Eartips	Nine pairs in total, narrow and wide bore
Case	A light blue spring pouch. It does a basic protection and is pocketable
Other	Three pairs of interchangeable nozzles, instructions and a QC card

The highlight for me are the compact metal shells with their blue glass faceplates and the three different nozzle types, which have different filters and adjust the sound mostly in the mids to presence region.

Build Quality, Fit & Comfort

Fit & Comfort

The shells have noticeable weight and are about smaller than medium size. They sit secure in my mid-sized ears and fit very well thanks to the compact and rounded shell design. Even after several hours of wearing, my ears do not feel fatigued and there is no pressure build up as the shells are vented. The metal nozzles took my usual Divinus Velvet wide bore in size L without any issue and the seal was easy to get.

Build & Design

The shells and nozzles are made of metal and feel very solid in hand, and heavier than the usual resin shells. The blue glass faceplates feel very smooth and are reflective. The build feels premium and not like a USD55 IEM, and I still see IEMs much higher priced which have glued on nozzles or a cheaper build.

Cable

Covered in the table above. The short version is that it is good for the money, the plug swap works cleanly, and the only complaint is that it holds a bit of memory.

Mic Quality

Inline Mic	N/A on my version. There is no mic on the 3.5mm and 4.4mm cable, so I cannot say anything about the mic on the other version. That one ships with a 3.5mm mic cable and a USB-C DAC

> 💼 Personal note. I spent most of my time swapping between the white and the black nozzles rather than settling on one. The swap is quick enough and the difference is clear enough that it became part of how I used the set. On days where I could not take much treble and forward vocals I would go with the black nozzles. On other days I really enjoyed the white nozzles which highlight vocals better.

Long-Session Comfort

The best listening volume on the Nimbus with the black nozzles was slightly over mid volume to higher volume, without any listening fatigue but with better dynamics the higher I went. With the white nozzles the volume varied between mid and slightly higher volume. With the red nozzles I felt that anything more than mid volume will fatigue my ears on longer sessions.

Sources, Tips & Setup

Sources were the Questyle Sigma Pro and the Hiby R4 Evangelion edition, streaming from Qobuz and Spotify at the highest available quality, using the stock cable with the 4.4mm plug. Eartips were the Divinus Velvet wide bore in size L throughout. The Nimbus is easy to drive and needs no extra dongle or amp, though it does want a bit of volume to open up.

This review is based on more than 30 hours of listening.

Frequency Response Measurements

Method

For my IEM measurements I use my own 711 clone coupler. Measurements were done with stock ear tips on all sets. The measurements are attached as images.

The red graph shows the red nozzles, the blue graph shows the black nozzles, the white graph shows the white nozzles and the yellow line is the Harman IE 2019 target.

What the graph shows

The sub-bass partially aligns with the Harman target but then deviates from around 60Hz to around 1kHz. That means the Nimbus has more mid-bass emphasis than the Harman target, and slightly less energy at around 600Hz to 1kHz which lets vocals and instruments sound cleaner. The graph actually suggests more power in the low end than I hear, which surprised me.

From around 1kHz up until around 2.5kHz the red nozzles have a very similar response compared to Harman, but then the red nozzles slope downward. The red nozzles have the most elevated ear gain of the three and the most treble, so they are the ones which get shouty for me on higher volume, but they stay less shouty than the Harman curve.

The black nozzles follow the same as the red nozzles below 1kHz. From 1kHz on the black nozzles have less energy compared to Harman and then deviate substantially. Similar with the white nozzles but slightly different to the black ones. From 1.5kHz on the white nozzles deviate from Harman substantially and are energy wise between the black and the red ones.

For additional detail and air the Nimbus has an elevated 10 to 14kHz region on all three nozzles. The red ones carry the most energy of the three in the 4 to 10kHz area, and again at 14kHz they have more energy than the other two.

Depending on where you look on the graph the difference is at its highest around 4dB between the red and the black nozzles. Otherwise it is always somewhere between 1 and 2dB between each nozzle. That is not a lot on paper but it sits in the region which controls vocal energy and detail, and that is why three nozzles sharing the same low end can sound this different.

Sound Impressions

Overall Character

The Nimbus is threefold in a way. Three different sound signatures depending on the nozzle being used. They all share an identical frequency response from 20Hz up to around 1kHz, where they diverge into distinct vocal emphasis, presence region and mid-treble.

By default the Nimbus comes with the white nozzles installed. These carry slightly forward vocals, a mostly controlled bass with medium impact and some nice energy in the treble with reasonable detail retrieval. To my ears they have the best balance between bass, mids and presence region, with excitement that is well dosed. The black nozzles have the most relaxed sound signature with the perception of the most bass impact, as the rest of the frequencies are giving the bass more space, and of the three they scale the best with volume. Different on the red nozzles. The vocals are very much in front drawing the attention. The rest of the mix scales with the vocals, meaning I cannot really crank up this set that much as it gets shouty on higher volume.

Bass

Since the low end on all three nozzles is the same, this section refers to all three without mentioning it explicitly.

Bass is noticeably elevated with medium impact. The sub-bass on Key Glock's "Dough" is fine and stays controlled, but could reach deeper with more impact in my opinion. On A$AP Rocky's "Fkin' Problems" the sub-bass feels more impactful without droning too much or overshadowing the rest of the track.

It requires high volume to let the sub-bass have a better impact, and it has almost a BA like behaviour with a quick decay which does not linger long, with a rather controlled and shallow than deep rumble. But even volume scaling has its limit. The bass on very high volume, which is barely listenable for extended time, starts to increasingly drone affecting the rest of the mix, where the overall impact barely increases.

Mid-bass slam on Kaleida's "Think" does its job but will not blow anyone's mind, which is fine if you do not like an emphasized bass presentation and have it more as part of the whole performance. On Emika's "My Heart Bleeds Melody" a similar picture forms on this EDM track. The mid-bass has noticeable impact but will not bother with an overwhelming performance, but its punch feels good enough to make this track work for me.

The gist of the Nimbus bass is that it is on most tracks well audible but not heavily emphasized, leaving plenty of space to instruments and vocals without disappearing, but it needs higher volume to really show impact and its limited depth.

Midrange & Vocals

Lower mids are mostly relaxed and just slightly scooped out from around 600Hz to 1kHz when compared to the Harman 2019 target. The result is slightly thinner mids and upper mids, which are even more emphasized when using the white and red nozzles. The red nozzles push that the furthest. Their extra energy sits in the upper mids and presence region, which puts vocals right in front and is also where the shout comes from for me. The black nozzles are the other way around and are a recommendation for listeners who are sensitive for shout. As there is only very slight bass bleed, the mids stay pretty clean and clear, which results in good vocal replay for male and female voices. Overall the mids are well implemented, not sounding too dry but neither are they overly thickened. Especially on higher volume the clarity and separation between bass and mids become very visible. On Dire Straits' "Sultans of Swing", front man Mark Knopfler's vocals are just a little bit more front than mid centered and sound pleasant with good texture and emphasis. The controlled bass and mids have an impact on the treble, too.

Treble

The treble region has a noticeable elevation but does not sound overly energetic, actually slightly relaxed on the black nozzles with the occasional push of certain regions. The result is a relaxed leaning tonality with a bit unevenly distributed treble elevation. That can come across on some tracks as artificial, but is to my ears enjoyable on most tracks as it brings excitement and details without getting overly aggressive.

Both red and white nozzles have more details to present and slightly more treble energy, which sounds to me more natural and exciting and less uneven on these two nozzles. The 4 to 10kHz area is where that difference sits. Eg on R.E.M.'s "Drive" strings sound more pleasant, more life-like and detailed with the white nozzles when compared to the black ones. Same goes for sharper electric guitars. They carry a slight nice edge. Some more sparkle on instruments with a better extended treble. That is very much highlighted on The Doors' "Riders on the Storm", where the rain and the keys have good plasticity and detail. The difference to the black nozzles is clearly audible and I like it.

The red nozzles are in most cases too much for me though, and what makes them too much sits below the treble rather than in it. So they are less a treble head option than their extra energy suggests.

Tip rolling can change the sound here as on any other set, and with nine pairs in the box there is enough to try. I did try the narrow bore tips but not long enough to give proper feedback on them.

Staging & Imaging

Soundstage is about average on the Nimbus. Good is the separation and layering, so even on busy tracks it sounds relatively clear, where instruments have enough space to come through. Thanks to the well controlled bass and good mids, the detail retrieval feels solid. Spatial information is good but not very wide or deep.

Depending on the nozzle, layering, separation and imaging can slightly vary, as the presence region and treble add more space between the instruments, where the black sounds as if it plays in the smallest room. On John Coltrane's "Mr. P.C. (2020 Remaster)" the sax in my left ear sounds really good with the white nozzles and the room seems to be bigger than on the black ones, where the drums and bass are clearly further away in the back.

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Final Verdict

Looking at the whole set, the value of the Juzear Nimbus sits in the choice rather than in any single one of the three tunings. On its own none of the nozzles are reinventing the wheel at USD55. But together they make the Nimbus a versatile set which covers most of my library on different listening days.

A thing to consider is the bass on all three nozzles. Whatever they change further up, they do not add sub-bass depth or mid-bass impact, so a bass heavy library is the one case where I would consider other options.

Build, fit and the package are a no brainer for me. Metal shells, glass faceplates, a cable with an interchangeable plug, nine pairs of tips with a pocketable pouch are for USD55 very good value and a recommendation.

✅ Juzear Nimbus can be recommended if you

• Listen at mid to higher volume across a mixed library
• Want a metal build and an interchangeable plug at this price
• Are happy to swap nozzles rather than settle on one signature

❌ Consider other options if

• You need a deep and impactful bass, since no nozzle changes the low end
• You are chasing maximum treble air and detail retrieval
• You want a wide and deep soundstage

Disclosure

This review sample was provided by HiFiGo. No payment was received and HiFiGo had no influence over this review. No affiliate links are included in this review.

Thank you for reading. If you find this review format useful or think something was missing, please let me know. Much appreciated.

Hi everyone,

HiFiGo asked me if I wanted to highlight some products from their upcoming Back to School / AliExpress sale starting August 17.

Rather than posting a huge list of discounted products, I went through the campaign sheet and picked six that I can actually recommend. Most of them I've either reviewed already or have spent enough time with to have a pretty clear opinion.

There are no affiliate links involved here. HiFiGo asked me to participate in the campaign, but the picks and comments below are mine.

MuseHiFi M3 Ultra, affordable portable tubes

Sale price: around USD110 before additional coins

This remains one of the more unusual portable DAC/amps I've tried.
Instead of simply giving you another clean, powerful dongle, the M3 Ultra uses JAN6418 tubes and actually brings some of that softer, richer tube character into a genuinely portable device.

I particularly liked it when pairing brighter or more analytical IEMs where a little extra warmth and body can be welcome. Or to simply add some additional bass fun and treble elevation, depending on the IEMs hardware configuration.

It isn't something I'd buy purely for measurements or maximum neutrality but rather for additional flavour it can add.

My full review: Muse M3 Ultra

HiFiGo:
https://hifigo.com/products/muse-hifi-m3-ultra
Aliexpress: HIFIZOO: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012415377539.html

Store Code: USBTSS02

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYSPW1LC
Amazon JP: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0H14VXGCC

PULA ARC, ridiculously easy recommendation around $20

Sale price: around USD20, potentially lower with codes/coins

The ARC is one of those inexpensive single-DD sets that doesn't need a complicated explanation.

It has a fairly balanced, slightly U-shaped presentation, good bass quality, clean mids and a smooth enough upper end to make it an easy everyday listen. It doesn't try to impress with excessive bass or treble just because it's inexpensive.

At roughly $20 during the sale, this would probably be my budget pick of this list.

My full review: Pula Arc

HiFiGo: https://hifigo.com/products/pula-audio-arc
Aliexpress HIFIZOO: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012637621566.html
Code: USBTSS02
Amazon JP: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0H7X723R1?th=1

Store

AFUL Explorer, a classic that is still good

Sale price: around USD95, potentially around USD88 with code/coins

I haven't reviewed the Explorer myself, but I've spent a lot of time with it to understand why it has remained popular for so long.

Warm, smooth and bassy without turning everything into mush.
The relaxed upper mids and treble also make it a particularly easy set for longer listening sessions. Fit and comfort are excellent for me.

If you prefer something energetic and very bright, this isn't the one. But if your priorities are bass, musicality and fatigue-free listening, the Explorer is still a very safe recommendation around USD100.

HiFiGo: https://hifigo.com/products/aful-explorerAliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007061750218.htmler/
Store Code: US817P3

Juzear Fiesta, my bass-lover pick

Sale price: around USD102, potentially around USD92 with code/coins

Easy recommendation from me as I love bass.

The Fiesta combines emphasized low-end energy with mids that remain surprisingly clean and an upper end that doesn't ruin the fun. Pop, hip-hop, R&B and EDM are particularly good matches. The sub-bass on this thing is to me bass-head level and fun.

There are plenty of bassy IEMs around this price, but the Fiesta gets the balance right for me. Enough bass to genuinely qualify as a fun set without making vocals feel buried.

My full review: Juzear x VD Fiesta

HiFiGo:
https://hifigo.com/products/juzear-x-vivir-digital-fiesta
Aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012187899336.html
Store Code: USBTSS01
Aliexpress HIFIZOO: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012381162520.html

Amzon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H2YDGF6D
Amazon JP: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0H38B8GLJ

DUNU x KOTO ITO, the bassy more refined all-rounder

Sale price: USD167.99, down from USD199.99

The ITO is another set I've reviewed and one I'd have no problem recommending.

Compared with the cheaper options here, you're stepping into a more refined presentation with very good technical performance, a well-balanced tuning and DUNU's typically excellent build/accessory package.

It's also probably one of the safer recommendations here if your music library jumps between genres and you don't specifically want a bass-head or relaxed tuning.

My full review: Dunu x Koto Ito

HiFiGo: https://hifigo.com/products/dunu-x-ito
Aliexpress：
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005009629363739.html
Amazon US：
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNQZYTW8
Amazon JP :
https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0FNC3SF9S

Binary 1900, the newcomer

Sale price: around USD212, potentially around USD196 with code/coins

This one is slightly different because my full review isn't published yet.

I've already spent quite a bit of time with the 1900, though, and I feel comfortable including it here.

Binary uses a combination of a 10 mm dynamic driver, 6 mm passive radiator and four balanced armatures. The result is a lively and musical presentation with plenty of impact while still offering strong technical performance. The bass is has good impact, the mids are mostly clean, the treble well extended without sounding harsh.

The 1900 is a big rec if you like a balanced and mostly natural presentation which is currently one of my favourites in the USD200-400 bracket.
I'll keep this short for now because I don't want to publish half of my upcoming review inside a sale post. ;-)

Full review coming soon.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012664713633.html
Store Code: USBTSS01

HiFiGo: https://hifigo.com/products/binary-1900
Aliexpress HIFIZOO: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012570843775.html

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6HWWKND
Aliexpress HiFiGo: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005012664713633.html
Amazon JP: https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0H6NVPKCB

If I had to narrow it down...

For maximum value around USD20: PULA ARC
For warm, relaxed listening: AFUL Explorer
For bass and fun lovers: Juzear Fiesta
For a bassy and versatile step-up IEM: DUNU x KOTO ITO
For a balanced and musical sounding newcomer around USD200: Binary 1900
For a portable flavoured source rather than another IEM: MuseHiFi M3 Ultra

The sale starts August 17 and runs through August 26. Some of the AliExpress prices can go lower with store codes and coins depending on your account/region.

As always, these are recommendations based on my own listening rather than purchase advice. If you've heard any of these, feel free to add your impressions below.

 

Intro

One of the hardest parts of being a reviewer is staying subjective. You get different IEMs, all in different price brackets, and you test them. Hell, you test them on a level that most casual listeners will never achieve, even if this is their daily set. You get to know them on such an intimate level they become almost like a girlfriend that you put inside your...... ears...... but here's the truth: every set you use at every price bracket, at least the ones I've tested, has pros and cons.

And usually, the cheaper the set, the more cons there are. So at $54.99 USD for the 3.5mm/4.4mm set and $59.99 USD for the 3.5mm/USB-C dongle version, I was expecting to find some pretty glaring cons with relatively few pros.

So let's delve into it. Let's see what I found, and how all of those pieces work together to make up this set.

Is it a dream? Or was JUZEAR's head in the clouds when they made the Nimbus?

Disclosure

HiFiGo sent me this set for review purposes. No money was exchanged to sway my views.

I'm sure some people would say that because it was sent to me, all subjectivity is gone. I mostly disagree with that standpoint. Honestly, there may be some sway, but I'm going to do my best to remain objective and remember not only is this set different from the others I've tested, but also that it's a sub-$60 USD IEM.

Epic Story Time

When I was younger, I lived in the country. There wasn't a whole lot of kids around, and my family and I lived on an old ranch. I worked and spent all my free time outside, except on Sundays, when I went fishing.

Granny caught me once, and I can tell you the ass-whooping I got. Well, let's just say I will never again fish on Sunday.

I spent so much time outside by myself that, honestly, I got real familiar with that pond. I knew exactly what fish were biting at exactly what time of day. Hell, I could thread my line through a hollow from 20 yards away!

There was a stump I used to use as a makeshift pole vault, and I almost got bit by a cottonmouth one day. I can say I'll never do that again!

I never felt lonely because I had my music, my headphones, my pole, and my cat.

That's right. I had a fishing cat.

He went to the pond with me every day. He would sit there and watch me. He hated fish but loved hanging out with me. I miss that cat every day. His name was Kujo.

One thing you'll learn when you fish every day is that there's a lot of downtime. Like, a lot.

Sometimes you sit in your chair for five or six hours without a single nibble, so I'd sit and stare at the sky. Watch the clouds as they passed. Some would even say I had my head in them, there clouds.

Hell, I spent so much time staring at the sky that a few years ago I had my eyes checked, and the eye doctor asked me if I used to just stare at the sun.

I replied, "Kinda."

Anyways, thanks for taking some time out of your day to read my nostalgic walk down memory lane!

Now, onto the actual review. But before that, let's take a look at the tech stuff. You know, if I don't add it, someone's gonna be like, "But what's under the hood?!"

Tech Specs

10mm single dynamic driver

MACCD multilayer amorphous carbon composite diaphragm

TPEE flexible suspension

Large "Big Black" voice coil

N52 neodymium magnet

32Ω impedance

108dB ±1dB SPL/mW sensitivity

20Hz...20kHz frequency response

≤0.8% harmonic distortion

26dB noise reduction

9.2g per earpiece

0.78mm 2-pin connectors

4-strand single-crystal copper, silver-plated cable

CNC precision-engraved zinc-alloy construction

Laser colorful glass faceplate

Three interchangeable tuning nozzles

3.5mm + 4.4mm interchangeable plug system

USB-C Version Only

CX31993 DAC

32-bit/384kHz

124dB SNR

Distortion as low as -108dB

What's in the Box

JUZEAR Nimbus IEMs

3 pairs of interchangeable tuning nozzles

White

Red

Black

9 pairs of ear tips

PU leather spring-protection storage bag

High-purity single-crystal copper, silver-plated cable

Interchangeable 3.5mm + 4.4mm plug system or

3.5mm microphone cable + USB-C DAC dongle, depending on the version

Tuning Nozzle Test

JUZEAR says that each nozzle does a different thing. Here's what they say!

White nozzle... pre-installed

Balanced

Gentle

Smooth

Solid bass

Natural vocals

Transparent treble

Intended as the core/all-around tuning

Suitable for most music

Red nozzle

Increases the energy in the high and ultra-high frequencies

Makes the presentation brighter, more transparent, and airier

JUZEAR specifically recommends it for strings, female vocals, instrumental music, and ACG where stronger high-frequency presence is desirable

Black nozzle

Reduces the energy in the high and ultra-high frequencies

Makes the bass stronger

Creates a richer, more atmospheric presentation

JUZEAR recommends it for pop, electronic, DJ, and rap where rhythm and impact are important

Okay, so now that I've written all of that out, I can now tell you what the plans are for the nozzles and how imma run my test!

For this first test I really wanted to focus on the tuning nozzles. JUZEAR gives you three different options, and since the default nozzle is the baseline tuning, that's where I wanted to start.

The White

Everything seems smoothed out with the white nozzle. Nothing is overly pronounced. It's a bit chill, a little refined, but honestly, nothing really stands out.

And I mean that in a good way.

It makes for a really pleasurable listening experience. Nothing is fighting for your attention, nothing is screaming "look at me!"... it just lets you sit back and enjoy the music.

The Red

It's interesting just how obvious the difference is between the red nozzles and the pre-installed white ones. I can tell you right now, these won't be my daily-driver nozzles for this set.

Honestly, they make the Nimbus way too bright and shiny for my taste. But for you? They may be absolutely perfect.

So when you get this set, make sure you test them! That's the beauty of having three different tuning options... you can find the one that works best for your ears and your music.

The Black

The black nozzle is perfect for me. It adds in a ton of warmth, smooths out the treble, and honestly, these are my EDC.

This is the nozzle where everything just clicks for me. It's warm, relaxed, and easy to listen to, without feeling like it's missing anything. Out of the three, this is the one I'd be reaching for every day.

Okay, so we got our nozzles picked... what's next?

The Review

Accessories

I really want to spend some time talking about the accessories because the unboxing is absolutely fun.

You can watch the unboxing here!

https://youtu.be/A611QMms2Mw?is=tNTYu4QDNG75qyXS

It's easily in my top 10 sets I've opened, honestly probably top 3, right behind BASN (review coming soon) and Erand Resonance 5.

I got the 3.5mm version with the USB-C dongle DAC because, honestly, I wanted to test their DAC and the included microphone.

And honestly? The DAC is great for what it is. It's a dongle DAC built around the CX31993, supporting up to 32-bit/384kHz audio, with a claimed 124dB signal-to-noise ratio and distortion as low as -108dB. For something included with a sub-$60 IEM, that's pretty damn impressive.

The ear tips are actually great, too. I always use whatever ear tips come in the box at first before switching to my preferred tips for the set, and these are definitely good enough that I wouldn't feel the need to immediately replace them.

Then there's the cable.

This thing is absolutely thick and tightly wound. Like, seriously, it's tight. But despite that, it's not heavy, and out of all the cables I've used, this is easily one of the least microphonic.

All in all, when I'm rating the accessories alone, I'm giving the Nimbus a 10/10.

Hear me out... I know exactly what you're thinking right now! Cool, the accessories are good... how's it sound?!

Sound

Honestly, the sound is just okay.

Is it better than the Chu 2? Yes.

Is it better than the GeekWold S12 Ultra? No.

But here's where I think the Nimbus gets interesting... is it a great gift? Is it worth picking this set up for the accessories and the sound? Or, more importantly, would this make a great first set?

Fuck yeah.

Would I have been hyped if this was my first set?

Also yes.

And I think that's where the Nimbus really starts to make sense. You're getting a genuinely versatile set, three different tuning options, an excellent accessory package, and, depending on which version you buy, a pretty damn useful little USB-C DAC and microphone.

It's not going to beat every IEM I've tested. It doesn't need to.

What it does need to do is give someone who's getting into this hobby a reason to be excited about their first real set of IEMs.

And I think it does that.

So, let's deep dive into the sound and figure out exactly what you're getting for that $54.99...$59.99 price tag.

The Test

Although prior to this test I lived with them for about 40 hours, testing hundreds of songs, ASMR, and audiobooks, I'll be speaking specifically about these five tracks. Each one is designed to test a different part of the IEM's performance.

I will also only be using the Tanchjim Space 2, which will allow me to have a controlled baseline for my test.

The songs are:

Massive Attack... "Angel"

Fleetwood Mac... "Dreams"

Billie Eilish... "Bad Guy"

Tool... "Chocolate Chip Trip"

Daft Punk... "Giorgio by Moroder"

Massive Attack... "Angel"

Sub-bass: Deep but refined

Bass: Thick and gritty, with good texture

Bass bleed: Slightly bleeds into the mids

Overall: Adds a nice warmth to the presentation

The black nozzle definitely leans into the warmer side here, and you can hear that low-end character without it completely taking over the track.

Fleetwood Mac... "Dreams"

Vocals: Rich and resonant

Midrange: Even with the black nozzle, the mids remain warm and pleasant

Instrument separation: Honestly, it just isn't there. At all.

Upper mids: The warmth starts to muddy things up a bit

This is where that warmth starts to show its downside. Vocals sound great and the overall presentation is pleasant, but when the track gets busier, the instruments don't separate the way I'd like them to. There's a bit of congestion creeping into the upper mids.

Billie Eilish... "Bad Guy"

Midrange energy: Just okay

Vocal detail: Good, but it could be better, even compared to the similarly priced GeekWold GK12 Ultra... it's missing a lot

Upper treble: There are still some slight peaks, even with the black nozzle

Treble character: Those peaks can occasionally become almost piercing

Spatial separation: Almost nonexistent

The black nozzle definitely smooths things out, but it doesn't completely eliminate those upper-treble peaks. They're not constantly in your face, but when they show up, they can be almost piercing.

Also, spatially, things feel pretty cramped. There's almost no separation between elements, which makes the presentation feel more closed-in than I'd like.

Tool... "Chocolate Chip Trip"

This one is interesting because it's one of the first tracks where you can really hear the separation, imaging, and soundstage.

Imaging: Good

Soundstage: Maybe 1...2 inches off your head

Instrument placement: Conical

Layering: Surprisingly good, and honestly one of the major pluses of this set

Layering is actually best heard on this track. While the Nimbus doesn't give you a huge soundstage, it does a surprisingly good job of placing individual elements within that limited space.

It's not wide, but what space it does give you is being used pretty effectively.

Daft Punk... "Giorgio by Moroder"

The vocals are crystal clear and genuinely good. There's a point where you can actually hear the emotion enter Giorgio Moroder's throat, and the Nimbus captures that really well.

Vocals: Crystal clear with good emotional texture

Bass: Excellent

Treble: Good, without becoming overly intrusive on this track

Detail: Still a little muddy in places, especially when the mix gets busy

Percussion: The little click-click sounds are really nice

And honestly, the Nimbus handles this song better than it has any right to, especially considering everything else we've heard on this test list.

This is genuinely pleasant.

And because of that, I'm bumping this entire section from a 6.5 to a 7.

Sound Rating: 7/10

Closing Thoughts

So, is this a perfect set?

No.

Can you find better-sounding IEMs in this price range?

Yes.

Does the Nimbus give you way more than most other sets at this price?

Oh, hell yeah.

Would I recommend this set to a friend?

Honestly, probably not... unless he came to me saying, "Dude, I love your headphones. I want to try something that has a ton of extras."

That's where the Nimbus really shines.

Would I Replace Them If I Lost Them?

On sale? Yes.

If these went on sale, I'd probably replace them. The accessories alone make the Nimbus worth considering at the right price.

Full price? No.

The sound is mid at best for the money. There are better-sounding options available if sound quality is your only priority.

Who Is It For?

I think the Nimbus is primarily for the new guy getting into the hobby.

It's an approachable first set that gives you a ridiculous amount of stuff to play with, and the three tuning options give a new listener a chance to figure out what they actually like.

It's also a good choice for people who enjoy electronic music, pop, and other busy tracks, especially if you prefer a warmer presentation.

And apparently, I'm not the only one who thinks the tuning works.

My wife genuinely likes these and gives them a 9/10. The only set we have that she likes more is the Simgot EW300, which is very much her daily driver.

My son loved these so much that they're actually replacing his previous favorite, the PULA Audio Arc.

So if you asked him to rate the Nimbus?

I'm pretty sure he'd give it a 10/10.

And honestly, that's probably the most important thing about the Nimbus.

It's not the best-sounding IEM I've tested.

But for someone getting their first set, getting all of this for around $55...$60, having a bunch of accessories, multiple tuning options, and a DAC/microphone option?

That's a pretty damn good first step into the hobby.

Final Rating... 8/10

The sound alone would score lower, but the Nimbus isn't just about sound. The accessories, tuning options, DAC/microphone version, build, and overall package add a lot of value.

It won't be in my daily rotation, but it will be in my son's... and that's important.

It proves just how subjective this hobby really is.

QotD

What's one audio purchase you regret not making sooner?

Dita as brand has never let me down. My very first set from them was the Dita M. It was like a new dimension in listening had opened to me. Then came Mecha and it was next level single DD presentation. I was just wowed by it. One of the best single DD set heard by me.

Few months back I got myself prelude. Again Dita proved that they know how to tune a set. Another banger set and best part anyone can buy this one as this is budget one. If you want to have taste of what Dita provides this is great start point.

Now as I sit here at my desk with Dita Ventura in my ears. I feel like Dita has just out done themselves. If Mecha was great this is legendary period. All that was best of Mecha they refined it and addressed the drawbacks such as bass specially mid bass. This one has really nice low end and clear mids, life like vocals. Treble is just chef's kiss. It's refined, gives all that you are looking from summit Fi set. Entire presentation is just awesome. Clear natural effortless presentation.

Let me stop I am just having verbal deluse right now. My emotions are flowing. This one is real banger may be even GOAT. See you soon with full impressions. Hopefully I will be able to write something and not be lost in my aural bliss.