Whizzer
Chinese design-driven audio brand founded in 2015, operating Kylin, OperaFactory, and Easytips sub-brands focused on in-ear earphones and related accessories
Overview
Whizzer is a Chinese professional audio brand founded in 2015 and based in Shenzhen. It operates three sub-brands—Kylin, OperaFactory, and Easytips—and focuses on in-ear earphones along with cables, accessories, and Bluetooth products. The company states that products are independently designed and tuned by its J.IDEA studio.[1]
Scientific Validity
\[\Large \text{0.5}\]Evaluation cannot be properly completed due to insufficient publicly available third-party measurements. Manufacturer specs indicate HE01 frequency response 20-40,000Hz, THD < 3% (1kHz, 101dB), sound pressure level 107dB (1kHz, 1Vrms), and impedance 18Ω, while HE03D lists frequency response 20-40,000Hz, THD < 1% (1kHz, 101dB), sound pressure level 112dB (1kHz, 1Vrms), and impedance 35Ω.[2][3] However, audibility-critical metrics such as frequency response deviation, THD+N, SNR, IMD, crosstalk, and isolation are not available under consistent third-party conditions. Conservative evaluation reflects data limitations rather than confirmed poor performance.
Technology Level
\[\Large \text{0.4}\]Technology evaluation reflects limited evidence of significant technical innovation or differentiation. No information available regarding proprietary patents, technical papers, or unique design approaches that would distinguish Whizzer from standard industry practices. The company operates an internal J.IDEA studio for product tuning, but specific technological sophistication or cutting-edge implementations remain undocumented. Product portfolio consists primarily of conventional in-ear earphone designs without apparent advancement beyond typical driver configurations and materials. Absence of published technical documentation or evidence of meaningful R&D investment suggests standard technology adoption rather than innovative development. Score reflects conservative assessment based on lack of observable technical differentiation from industry baseline.
Cost-Performance
\[\Large \text{0.3}\]This site evaluates based solely on functionality and measured performance values, without considering driver types or configurations. Representative products selected are HE01 and HE03D. Current market prices from the official store are 55.00 USD and 90.00 USD respectively.[2][3] The comparison target is Moondrop CHU II at 22.99 USD, selected as the lowest-priced option with published numeric specs and stable availability.[4]
For HE01, equivalence is based on matching user-facing functions (wired in-ear, 3.5mm plug, 0.78mm 2pin detachable cable) and manufacturer specs showing audible-band coverage, equal impedance at 18Ω, higher sensitivity at 119dB/Vrms, and numerically lower THD at 0.5% or below (1kHz, 94dB), noting differing test conditions.[2][4] CP = 22.99 USD ÷ 55.00 USD = 0.418.
For HE03D, the same comparator applies. User-facing functions match, and CHU II provides lower impedance and higher sensitivity. THD is numerically lower but measured at a different SPL, so the equivalence is provisional.[3][4] CP = 22.99 USD ÷ 90.00 USD = 0.255.
Weighting uses HE01 at 0.4 and HE03D at 0.6. Average CP is (0.418 × 0.4) + (0.255 × 0.6) = 0.320, rounded to 0.3. Comparison remains provisional due to reliance on manufacturer specs.
Reliability & Support
\[\Large \text{0.5}\]Reliability and support assessment limited by absence of accessible warranty, service, and reliability data. No information available regarding warranty periods, repair infrastructure, customer service quality, or failure rates. Company operates through distributor network rather than direct customer support model, potentially creating variable service experiences depending on retailer policies. Global distribution through established platforms like Amazon and specialized audio retailers suggests some baseline support infrastructure exists, but specific terms, response times, and service quality metrics remain undocumented. Conservative scoring reflects information gaps rather than confirmed poor support quality.
Rationality of Design Philosophy
\[\Large \text{0.6}\]Design philosophy evaluation shows moderate alignment with scientific approaches. The company emphasizes independent design and tuning by its J.IDEA studio, suggesting a systematic development approach.[1] However, public documentation of measurement-driven improvement cycles or explicit scientific methodology remains unavailable. No obvious alignment with problematic audio myths is observed, but evidence for a strongly measurement-focused design philosophy is limited. Scoring reflects limited positive indicators without comprehensive philosophy assessment.
Advice
Whizzer focuses on conventional wired in-ear designs and currently shows weak cost-performance. Both HE01 and HE03D are outperformed on CP by Moondrop CHU II, with CP values around 0.3 based on published numeric specs and current prices.[2][3][4] The comparison remains provisional because it relies on manufacturer specs rather than third-party measurements. Buyers should prioritize lower-priced alternatives with comparable published specs and reconsider Whizzer only if pricing drops close to those alternatives.
References
[1] Whizzer, About Company, https://whizzer.store/about/?v=7516fd43adaa, accessed 2026-01-09
[2] Whizzer, Whizzer Kylin HE01, https://whizzer.store/zh/product/whizzer-kylin-he01/, accessed 2026-01-09
[3] Whizzer, Whizzer Kylin HE03D, https://whizzer.store/zh/product/whizzer-kylin-he03d/, accessed 2026-01-09
[4] Amazon, Moondrop CHU II High Performance Dynamic Driver IEMs, https://www.amazon.com/Moondrop-CHU-II-Performance-Interchangeable/dp/B0CB8HHS8V, accessed 2026-01-09
(2026.1.17)