Well Tuned- Tweaked Classic Reviewed

Computer peripheral manufacturer WolfKing may have the answer to that dilemma in their “Tweaked Audio” line of ear phones. Each of the three earphones- Tweaked, Tweaked Classic, and Tweaked Natural offer similar performance, differing only in aesthetic design. Each of the earphones claims to carefully blend durability and performance at a reasonable cost. Recently, I had a chance to try the Classic sound system, and were reasonably impressed.

While other manufactures may skimp on the accessories, the Tweaked Classics ship with three interchangeable ear adapters along with a drawstring pouch. Each of the flexible gel pieces fits securely over the 10mm speaker, and snugly in the user’s ear, reducing the amount of background noise. For full bass response, the earbuds require placement into the ear canal. While this was mildly awkward at first, I soon acclimated to the Classics positioning and feel. When inserted, the gel pieces create a solid seal that eliminated all but the loudest ambient sounds. Like earplugs, the users own internal sounds become amplified. Gum chewers will hear their own mastication, while runners will notice the sound of their breathing.

Once connected to a DS and PSP, the Classics offered a pleasing aural range, articulating crisp highs and a solid mid-range performance. Clearly, the ear buds greatest assets are a healthy bass response; explosions sounded hearty, while drum beats were sufficiently resonant. A common hitch with many earbuds is a soft output when a source signal isn’t particularly brawny. Fortunately, the Classics offered a robust volume consistently.

At just shy of four feet, the Classics cable length allows flexibility, allowing PSP owners to listen to music, while the portable is tucked away in a pocket. Whereas many earphones allow users to adjust the length of the cable split, the Classics permit no adjustment. Still, the static span should be ample enough for most purchasers. Tweaked claims their cable offers “strain relief” and I’d have to reason to doubt that assertion- a dozen solid tugs on the wires produced no ill effects.