HiSenior Cano Cristales and Penon Quattro use 2DD+8BA and 4DD driver setups respectively. HiSenior Cano Cristales costs $399 while Penon Quattro costs $399. HiSenior Cano Cristales holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (8.1 vs 6.3). HiSenior Cano Cristales has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, HiSenior Cano Cristales has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, HiSenior Cano Cristales has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and HiSenior Cano Cristales has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.
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Metric | HiSenior Cano Cristales | Penon Quattro |
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Mids | 6 | 5 |
Treble | 7 | 5 |
Soundstage | 7.5 | 6 |
Dynamics | 8 | 7 |
Tonality | 7.1 | 5.3 |
Technicalities | 7 | 5 |
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HiSenior Cano Cristales reviewed by
2025-08-09Youtube Video Summary
Solid build with a comfortable shell, metal nozzle, and a handsome faceplate; accessories are practical—a leatherette puck case, a supple modular cable with color-coded sides, and 4.4/2.5 mm plugs. Sonically it’s a bold, V-shaped tuning with substantial mid-bass lift and lively upper energy around 4–6 kHz. Despite the bite, fatigue stays manageable, but the lower mids feel cooked, pushing it well away from a neutral or studio-leaning all-rounder. Net effect: a fun, energetic listen that prioritizes excitement over balance.
Against peers, HiSenior’s own Mega 5 EST remains the safer, more target-hugging neutral pick, while Cano Cristales is the spicier specialist—engaging but potentially forgettable in a crowded $400 field. Comparisons highlight more thump and upper-mid sparkle here versus sets like Glacier; alternatives such as Punch Audio Martillo (for bassheads) or AFUL Explorer (air/extension) may offer stronger value for specific tastes. Verdict: a soft, hesitant recommendation—enjoyable dynamics (think “A+” energy, ~92 for punch), yet price-to-performance is debatable; best to demo first, especially if sensitive to elevated upper mids/treble.
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HiSenior Cano Cristales Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD+8BA
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: Hisenior Top Hisenior IEMs
Price (Msrp): $399
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Penon Quattro Details
Driver Configuration: 4DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $399
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HiSenior Cano Cristales Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Tuning lands in a pleasing sweet spot with mostly coherent frequency integration. Tonality stays consistent from track to track.
Average Technical Grade
A-- A competent technical showing keeps separation intact while delivering modest staging. It feels tidy even when recordings stack layers.
Penon Quattro Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.
Average Technical Grade
C+- The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
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