Helium Hik's S1 in-ear monitor headphones leave Apple's AirPods in the dust. They have Tesla drivers for bass and midrange designed to change the sound signature. These wired in-ear headphones deliver beautiful audio that's enough to shake Apple's soundstage.
These in-ear monitor headphones are equipped with powerful specs that can output some quality audio that makes Apple's soundstage stand out. I was expecting better sound performance, which met my audio needs in many ways and convinced me to stick with wired headphones for the following reasons.
The S1 has excellent audio specifications under a resin case, providing extreme durability and giving the headphones a superior look than their low price**. The Helium Hik's Tesla driver hybrid architecture consists of a 10mm bio-diaphragm and a 6-mm diaphragmThe 8mm LCD diaphragm dynamic coil is made up to reveal more details of the track, so you have the quality of a cheap audiophile model.
After listening to it many times and trying many good **, I'm convinced that the S1 is a better audio headphone than AirPods in many ways. The bass is stronger, but not excessive, providing enough room to fully consume the midrange and treble, as well as the impactful bass. The huge bongo drums from Hotel California literally hit my eardrums and never distorted the soundstage. Other upbeat tracks, such as Fei's "As Wished", are characterized by excellent clarity of vocals and pleasant reverberation.
These headphones have a frequency range of up to 40kHz. This is far beyond the reach of human hearing, but despite this, I found notes and nuances that are not usually noticed on AirPods and some good Bluetooth headphones.
Apple Music now offers three layers of high-quality audio: CD quality (16-bit 44.)1kHz), Apple Music Lossless (up to 24-bit 48kHz), and high-resolution lossless (up to 24-bit 192kHz). The problem is that no AirPods model supports lossless sound quality**. Wired headphones and a portable DAC are required to enjoy this feature. The Helium HiK also has a portable DAC (U1) for improved fidelity when paired with the S1 or other wired headphones.
Wired headphones don't come with control apps that support sound customization tools such as equalizers, presets, and spatial audio. However, the S1 has a sound vent that changes the sound signature.
The vent brings out the bass and mid-bass, bringing more charm to the bass. The sound is more impactful on contemporary tracks and blends well with other frequencies. The reverb becomes stronger without affecting other elements or vocals. What's more, the sound vents make the bass more natural. Powerful bass, crisp mids, and smooth highs are combined through the driver. This level of tuning complements most genres in that it doesn't require manual tuning of the EQ to achieve the proper sonic signature for each track.
Wired connections do not require additional steps (such as encoding, decoding, transmission) or compression, and can accurately transmit the sound you are expected to hear. As a result, you'll get lag-free audio that will generate more data via Bluetooth. The S1 can be smooth*** and movies. Compared to AirPods, the effect has been significantly improved; The S1 can instantly** and switch between tracks, and the sound quality is superior to AirPods in every way.
Wired headphones provide more accurate sound with an uncompressed audio signal, as well as a more reliable connection and zero battery life issues. They are equally affordable and portable. Compatibility is also more extensive; You can use them with any **device that supports AUX or USB-C ports.