Hidizs recently released a product at KICKSTARTER: the Hidizs MP145, a Next Gen Customized Ultra-large Planar HiFi IEMs. I’ve been using it for a while now, and I’ve found out that these earphones would be a part of my daily music equipment for quite a period. So I’d like to recommend it to you, and I hope this video will help you learn more details about the MP145.
Unboxing
MP145 comes with a black compact box. The font colors on the bottom describing the selling points are all rose gold. The back side is all about its specs. Besides Chinese and English, there is also Japanese. It means that this earphone is also available in Japan.
Inside the box is the MP145 and an accessory box, which contains a user manual, a warranty card, and a leather storage bag. There is a 3.5mm earphone cable in the storage bag, and you can pause to watch the specifics of the cable, which is supposed to be the same cable as most of the flagship IEMs. Of course, if you need a 4.4mm plug, they have that too.
Also in the bag are two different types of Hidizs Pneumatic Sound Tuning Filters, which actually change the tendency of the sound by using a cotton filter. The silver ones favor treble, the red ones are bass, and the one on the earphones is balanced. This sound tuning design is quite special.
At the very bottom of the box, Hidizs gives you 9 pairs of ear tips. When you buy the MP145, then Hidizs has everything ready for you to enjoy your music.
Design
Let’s talk about the design. Hidizs says they worked with WDC to design the pattern on the MP145, using the whale tail and rorqual pleats as inspiration. Well, it looks pretty good.
In addition to working together on the design, Hidizs and WDC have partnered to make them better able to carry out programs to protect whales and dolphins. In other words, every MP145 sold makes the oceans healthier. To each his own, that’s what we call a win-win partnership.
It uses an aluminum alloy integral molding shell, with vents on either side of the WHALE tail. These vents optimize the airflow within the earphone cavity, enhancing the transparency and balance of the sound. The weight of the single earphone plus the ear tip is 10g, but it is quite comfortable to wear. Because the cable shares some of the weight, and the excellent ergonomics, at least I don’t feel uncomfortable wearing the MP145 for long periods of time.
Ultra-large Planar Magnetic Driver
Let me guess, the reason you are interested in the MP145 must be because of its Ultra-large Planar Magnetic Driver, right? That 14.5mm driver is really impressive. This large diaphragm size offers inherent advantages in audio information and dynamic range compared to other driver types. As we all know, Planar Magnetic Driver has many advantages over Dynamic Driver.
For example, it is possible to make the diaphragm bigger in the same size. Much lower distortion at higher volumes. More powerful bass response and so on. The biggest drawback of Planar Magnetic earphones is that they are a bit pricey. But at KICKSTARTER, the Super Early Bird Price for the MP145 is only $109. For such a flagship IEM, I think it’s still a bargain.
FR Curve & Sound Quality
Taking the Balanced FR Graph of this MP145 as an example, we can see very objectively what the tuning style of this IEM is like. Overall it’s smooth, more ear-catching in the midrange, and average in the sub-bass and upper treble. To put it simply, the 1.6 to 3.6k Hz curve goes upwards, which means that this earphone is more suitable for listening to female voices, such as some pop songs and anime songs.
It actually does have a very prominent female voice as the FR Graph shows. In the time I’ve been listening to the MP145, I’ve been listening to anime songs the most. Don’t get me wrong, I am not a fan of this type of song, I just enjoy the feeling of having a female vocalist singing in my ear with these earphones. Its sub-bass isn’t really as average as it seems, it just doesn’t have that feeling of blowing your head off.
Also, it does a good job of separating the sounds of various instruments and has a good soundstage. Symphonic music is also a style of music it is good at. You can listen to pretty much any genre with the MP145, so what can I complain about?
About Amps & Music Player
Since those who are planning to buy the MP145 should be audiophiles, I would default that you listen to songs using a music player or Amps. Here’s a question: How does the MP145 perform if you are clueless about IEMs, or just want to get a good earphone to connect to your PC or cell phone? It’s actually kind of doing a great job.
I was expecting the MP145 to sound worse without the help of the Amp. In fact, there is no very noticeable difference except that the volume and soundstage get smaller and the sub-bass and upper treble get fuzzier. Of course, if you’re after its upper limit, then it’s still recommended to get a pro music player or at least a small Amp. Such as the Hidizs AP80 PRO-X and S9 Pro. You know, the same brand of devices working together always makes for the best sound.
Conclusion
The Hidizs MP145 left a pretty good impression on me. Both beginners and audiophiles should love it. As a Planar Magnetic headphone, the MP145 plays to a lot of its unique strengths that make me love it. It’s crowdfunded at KICKSTARTER lately. Check it out if you like the incredible Planar Hi-Fi IEMs.
