Machina Audio describes the HIDIZS MP145 PRO as a planar IEM that has impressed him enough to become one of his main choices for listening. He enjoys it not only with his DAP for high-resolution music, but also with his main audio equipment, highlighting just how much he has enjoyed its sound.
Premium Build and Flexible Accessories
Machina Audio praises the MP145 PRO’s premium construction, describing its aluminum build as very well made. The cable receives similar praise, with Machina Audio specifically highlighting its quality and beautiful appearance. He also responds positively to the padded carrying case, describing it as attractive and premium.
The large shells are an important consideration, however. Although Audio Machina personally finds the MP145 PRO comfortable, he describes it as large and slightly heavy and notes that family members with smaller ears had difficulty achieving the same comfortable fit.
He also appreciates how much flexibility HIDIZS provides in the package. Different ear tips and interchangeable tuning filters allow listeners to experiment with the presentation. Machina Audio uses the balanced tips and particularly enjoys the ability to combine different tips and filters to achieve different results.
The interchangeable 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm connections are another feature he really likes, allowing the MP145 PRO to work with different audio setups.
Rich, Spacious, and Detailed Sound
Sound is what Machina Audio likes most about the MP145 PRO. He describes its presentation as very rich, spacious, detailed, and powered by the qualities of its planar driver.
The bass reaches impressively deep, while vocals are natural and present. Despite its deep and well-controlled bass, Audio Machina does not consider the MP145 PRO a basshead IEM. Its emphasis is on technical quality and definition rather than exaggerated impact.
Machina Audio particularly enjoys the mids, saying they may be what he enjoys listening to most with the MP145 PRO.
Treble is detailed and airy without becoming metallic or annoying. Combined with the spacious presentation, this produces what he describes as a dynamic sound with good separation.
Technical Yet Entertaining
While Machina Audio considers the MP145 PRO technical and clean, he emphasizes that it remains entertaining to listen to. He also finds it highly versatile, especially because listeners can adjust the sound through the included tuning options.
The interchangeable nozzles allow the presentation to move toward stronger bass, greater treble emphasis, or a more balanced character. For Machina Audio, having control over how the MP145 PRO sounds is one of its most appealing features.
He also believes the MP145 PRO delivers performance beyond what its price suggests, describing its sound as exceeding its price and capable of competing with considerably more expensive options.
Overall Assessment
Audio Machina strongly recommends the MP145 PRO to listeners seeking a technical, detailed, and engaging introduction to planar sound without spending a fortune. He particularly values its rich presentation, natural mids, spacious character, premium construction, and flexible tuning options.
However, he notes that the shells are large and slightly heavy, making them less suitable for smaller ears. He also does not consider the MP145 PRO a basshead IEM, as its low end prioritizes depth and quality over exaggerated impact.
The MP145 PRO impressed him enough to become one of his main listening choices, including for vinyl playback, and rekindled his interest in larger planar headphones. In his view, its sound exceeds its price and can compete with considerably more expensive options.
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