Memory Pd4.4 & AL4.4 Review Excerpts:
So, how does ddHiFi’s first planar IEM fare against the competition? Far better than I expected! And I want to emphasize the “far” – because at $189.99, my expectations were calibrated accordingly, and the Memory blew right past them, completely taking me off guard, in the best possible way.
Right from the first notes, the Memory presented a remarkably wide signature, airy and never thick, with a respect for timbres I simply didn’t expect at this price. Balanced from top to bottom, with a low end perfectly dosed, present when the music asks for it, never spilling over the rest.
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Tonality
Highs: clean and airy. If the Janus3 gave ddHiFi praise-worthy treble, the Memory takes it one step further. Extension was excellent, transients were sharp and clean, and the upper registers kept that airy, sparkling quality from start to finish – without ever tipping into sibilance or harshness. For a planar at this price, the result is quite impressive, and treble-sensitive listeners should feel right at home here.
Good test track: Anthler – Polynation
Mids: natural and precise. This is where the Memory truly shines, and where its respect for timbres made all the difference. Voices sounded right, neither pushed forward nor recessed, acoustic instruments kept their texture and body, and complex polyphonies stayed perfectly readable, layer after layer and to that, you can add a wide, open soundstage, allowing you to fully immerse in the sound, in just a few seconds.
Good test track: Between a smile and a tear
Bass: dry, tight, and well-dosed. Don’t expect the rumble of a bass-boosted IEM here, the Memory goes for control rather than quantity. Kicks hit cleanly, bass lines kept their shape, and the low end never bled into the mids – even on busier electronic tracks. If you need more lows, go for a V-shaped IEM, but if you’re after balance, the Memory nailed it. Lovely!
Good test track: Concorde – Miss Monique
From：Headfonia
