Disclaimer Please note that I am not an audiophile, and this review does not delve into the technical aspects of the IEMs. My impressions are based on my personal preferences, and others may have different experiences with this product. I also have a very limited experience with audio products so please take this review with a grain of salt.
The was sent to me by Hifi Go, but as always, all opinions of them will always be my own and will remain independent.
Note: This review is also posted on Head-fi.
You can purchase the Roseselsa Photon PRO on HIFIGO.
Pros
- Lightweight build, fits most ears
- Good quality cable
- Detachable 2-pin cable is a nice feature
- Satisfying bass thump
- Clear mids
Cons
- Cable has memory and wants to be wound a certain way
- Earhooks are thick and interfere with glasses
- Not for treble-sensitive ears (fatiguing, occasional piercing notes)
What's in the box
- IEM shells & cable
- 4 pairs of eartips (S, M, L, XL + one pre-installed)
- Cable clip
Other Purchase Options
- Colors: Red, Grey, Blue, Green
- Connectors: 3.5 mm, USB-C
Technical Specs
- Driver: 8mm Dynamic Driver.
- Impedance: 32Ω.
- Sensitivity: 100dB@1mW.
- THD+N: <0.8%@1000Hz.
- Frequency Response Range: 20Hz~20kHz.
- Weight: 1.8grams.
- Connector Type: 0.78mm 2-pin.
Impressions
General Impressions
- The cable has memory and wants to be wound in certain ways, so be careful how you store these.
- Earhooks are quite stiff, and wearing them with glasses feels like “double-stacked frames” on my ears.
Sound Impressions
- Tuning: the photon pro is v shaped, meaning there’s a bit of emphasis on bass and treble.
- Bass: there's an acceptable amount of bass rumble and and subbass. Though if you want more, i suggest you tiproll to the regular sized bore tips, as only wide bore tips are included in the set.
- Mids: the mids are clean and have a bit of a warmth to it. Vocals sound slightly recessed, with male vocals sounding thin, but female vocals pop nicely.
- Treble: The treble leans bright owing to its v shaped nature. Treble sensitive ears may find it sibilant and harsh at times found it to be fatiguing. Not sure if my unit is defective but I could sometimes hear ear piercing notes or metallic ping. Despite these, instruments like cymbals and strings come through with sparkle and energy, adding excitement to tracks when it does not overstep.
- Technicalities: The Photon Pro’s soundstage is narrow to average at best. Imaging is pretty average, so directionality in games is okay. Instrument separation is a hit or miss depending on the song or how busy the song being played is.
- Gaming: These work quite well enough for gaming. It’s not going to give you the best but it works well enough. I usually prefer headphones with wider soundstage so aside from directionality, distance is coherent.
- Microphone: The mic sounds good enough, definitely better than your typical budget buds.
Gear Used
- Snowsky Echo Mini
- Xiaomi 13T + Letshuoer DT03
- Xiaomi 14T + Conexant CX31993
- PC + iFi Nano iDSD Le
Final Thoughts
For under twenty dollars or a thousand pesos, the Rosesela Photon Pro packs
a lot: all metal shells, detachable cables, and a fun V shaped tuning. It is
not perfect since treble can get harsh and the cable or earhook ergonomics
need improvement, but as a budget grab and go set, it delivers surprising
value.