Punch Audio Martilo

me ha encantado este IEM. Está muy bien conseguido el compromiso entre medios y altos presentes, con detalle, y unos bajos “potenciados”, que en muchas ocasiones si no tienen que estar, ni aparecen, pero cuando se les requiere (por estilo, música, etc.) están bien presentes, y te dan un alegría con independencia de lo que estés escuchando. Es un perfil “todo-terreno” muy bien hecho, con un punto de diversión gracias a su impacto y contundencia por abajo, pero que no desmerece para nada el resto. Creo que es un perfil que puede gustar a todo el mundo, porque es un auricular muy bien hecho, y por ese toque canalla. Solo hay un perfil con el que creo que no casaría nunca, y es con aquellos fanáticos de un sonido analítico, detallado, capa a capa y más capa. Pero para el resto, y salvo contadas excepciones (muy contadas), es un IEM más que recomendado.

No lo definiría como Bass-head, pese a ese “subidón” de 14 dB, es un auricular equilibrado, divertido y con mucha capacidad de sorprender con sus recursos tanto en bajos, como en medios y agudos….

Pros:
Powerful bass performance, strong depth and texture
Very impressive and immersive sound signature
Good fit for complex hybrid configurations
Scales clearly with higher quality sources
Strong soundstage depth and layering
Trebles have good energy without being overly harsh
Cross genre versatility when paired correctly
Cons:
Mid frequencies lag slightly behind compared to neutral tuned IEMs
Definitely not ideal for listeners seeking a balanced or reference tuning
Treble finesse lags slightly behind high end competitors
Requires careful source pairing to reach its full potential

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ziigaat-luna-6ba-in-ear-universal-monitor.28245/reviews >> https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/punch-audio-martilo.28228/reviews#review-42587

The Punch Martilo is one of those products that doesn’t try to appeal to everyone, but when it finds the right listener, it works extremely well.
It is clearly designed for bass lovers, but not in the usual, predictable way. This is not just about quantity, it’s about how that bass is handled.

The sub-bass is deep, physical, and always present, yet surprisingly controlled. It doesn’t overwhelm, it doesn’t bleed, and it never turns into a blurred mass. It stays readable, structured, with a sense of pressure that adds engagement without compromising the rest of the spectrum.

The midrange is slightly recessed, in line with its basshead nature, but it never disappears. Vocals remain clean, intelligible, and well integrated into a presentation that prioritizes body and musicality over analysis.

The treble follows the same philosophy. It doesn’t try to impress with brightness or artificial detail, but instead completes the sound in a natural and coherent way. The result is an easy, fatigue-free listening experience that works well even over long sessions.

From a technical perspective, the Martilo delivers more than expected for such a bold tuning. Separation is solid, the soundstage is believable and never fully compressed, and the overall presentation remains consistent.

Build quality is also convincing, with a well made modular cable included, ready to use without the need for immediate upgrades.

The Punch Martilo is a very specific choice. It’s not neutral, not analytical, but it’s also not chaotic. It manages to be engaging while staying controlled, delivering a sound that is full, physical, and surprisingly balanced within its own space.

Dethroned my much more costly basshead IEM! Love these audiophile basshead IEMs. They are not just mindless bassy noise. They demonstrate a lot of versatility! 5 stars

I was really excited for these and I hope I'm the only one, I had an issue where the left iem makes a weird whistle sound, almost like wind passing through a crack, I reached out to linsoul, and wanted me to pay for shipping, so that's is strike 2 for me, so I only get to hear music out of one iem. Awesome, right? And yes I did try different cables and devices. I personally won't be buying from linsoul again.

✅MY CONCLUSION OF THIS HEADPHONES!
Punch Audio Martilo is a real find for those who crave powerful, heavy, and textured bass, but are not willing to sacrifice midrange quality and treble clarity. And this is not just a “bass cannon”, but a well-designed tribrid with its own character and balance. Not only can they pump out sub-bass that gives you goosebumps, but they also preserve the driving, rich midrange and deliver technical, detailed yet comfortable highs without excessive brightness.
If you are currently seeking headphones that deliver impact, depth, and emotion without descending into muddiness, the Martilo is definitely worth your consideration. This is one of those rare instances where bass-heavy headphones sound not only powerful but also very mature.
Full review : https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/punch-audio-martilo.28228/review/38508

Gigantic, visceral bass response with subwoofer-like physicality and depth
Dual DD + planar + BA setup offers surprisingly refined technicalities for a basshead IEM
Excellent layering and channel separation, especially in complex electronic and ambient tracks
Smooth upper mids and treble, non-fatiguing even in brighter recordings
Natural timbre in the midrange, especially impressive considering the aggressive low end
Highly immersive soundstage with great width and noticeable front-back depth
Build quality feels premium, despite the aggressive driver count and budget-friendly price
Energetic and fun sound that still respects imaging and The Punch Audio Martilo isn’t just a big-bass IEM. It’s an articulate bruiser, a rare union of slam and subtlety, weight and air, warmth and finesse. With a hybrid config that blends dual DD impact, planar speed, and BA clarity, it brings a level of sonic excitement that’s usually chaotic — but here, it’s all under control.More than this....its a musical set above all and this is clearly demonstrated in most of the ocassions where vocals play crucial role in any track making Martilos ideal for a pure sentimental reproduction as well......
It doesn't pretend to be neutral. It doesn't try to win over critical purists.
It’s here for those who love rhythm, texture, and soul in their music — all backed by bass that means business....genre versatility
Great synergy with copper and SPC cables

The Martilo is a basshead IEM with plenty of midbass over subbass, but so well tuned in vocals and mids, its treble unlike other basshead IEMs is well done, very sparkly and clean overall. Definitely you don't need a Totl bass monster when the Martilo does that job for an affordable price

Mich hatte das Design der Punch Audio Martilo angezogen – das rote grobe glänzende Krakelee mit dem glänzend schwarzen Korpus. Auch wenn die IEM zunächst sehr klobig wirkten (die Gehäuse sind relativ groß und liegen schwer in der Hand), wollte ich neben Optik und Haptik vor allem den Sound sprechen lassen. Ich hätte sagen können, ich mag seinen Sound nicht so wirklich, doch das war es nicht. Gut, wer keinen Bass mag ist beim Martilo ohnehin falsch. Tiefen Bass kann der IEM richtig gut – der Tiefbass ist seine Bestimmung.

Der Subbass ist fast perfekt, gute Textur - nicht matschig, kein Dröhnen. Im Mittenbass hinkt der Martilo allerdings und ist weniger ein “Martillo” als ein “Martillito”. Hingegen sind die Höhen Dank des Planar sehr gut ausgearbeitet, wenn diese mitunter auch sehr technisch klingen. Somit entsteht eine starke U-Kurve – starker Bass und präsente Höhen – aber mit wenig in den Mitten. Dadurch klingt der Martilo nicht sehr natürlich – definitiv kein “Studiomonitor”! Die unteren Mitten klingen für mich zu dünn. Wer viel Wert auf die Natürlichkeit von Stimmen legt, kann enttäuscht werden. Dabei klingen weiblich (hohe) Stimmen okay und natürlicher, als männliche Rock-Stimmen (ich wußte, dass der Martilo getunt werden MUSS, als ich mir Springsteen’s Born to Run anhörte). Durch EQ’en kann man in den Mitten nachhelfen, doch das erfordert Fingerspitzengefühl, denn Mitten und Höhen liegen hier eng beieinander.

Insgesamt ein toller IEM für Bass-Liebhaber, aber nicht wirklich ein IEM für Rock-Fans. Nach der aktuellen Preissenkung auf weit unter 300 Euro ist der IEM fair gepreist und könnte (ich bleibe beim Konjunktiv!) als “einer unter einigen” bleiben und seinen Platz finden (denn bei Three von der Blue Man Group gefällt mir der Martilo nämlich richtig gut ;-)

Das mitgelieferte Kabel ist übrigens sehr wertig, auch wenn es keine Wechselstecker bedarf, denn diese machen den Stecker unnötig groß. Die Entscheidung für 3.5 oder 4.4 kann man beim Kauf festlegen. Bei der angesprochenen "Massigkeit" des IEM hätte ich mir QDC Anschlüsse gewünscht anstelle der 0,78-mm-2-Pin Stecker. Die mitgelieferten Ear-Buds sind okay'ish. Die Foamis können direkt weg, bleiben noch 3 Paar Silikonies, wovon keins mir richtig passte. Man kann nicht alles haben...

Dennoch, hätte Punch Audio den Mittenbass besser hinbekommen, gäbe es 5 Sterne - das muss in der Preisklasse stimmen.

Love these headphones so much

Punch Audio Martilo

A really nice iem with nice sub bass boost and neutral midst and highs good quality, nice theme, good cable and good accessories

Punch Audio Martilo

Martilo is really pure bass mania! The bass is powerful and rolling. But this one is layered and textured.
The mid and high frequencies are very clear and crisp. Excellent macro-detail and micro-detail.

I'm no expert but these seem really good.

I've only owned 1 pair of iems before the punch audio martilo and they were the simgot supermix 4 so don't count on my expertise.

But in my opinion these are amazing. They kind of feel like I'm in a movie theater, because I feel like I'm in the moment. For example while playing helldivers 2, the bass rumbled perfectly making me feel like I'm on the battlefield. The bombs were dropping and guns were shooting and it just added a lot of immersion.
I wholeheartedly recommend these.

The only downsides I can say are that the part you put in your ear is pretty wide atleast compared to my supermix 4, but that's only a problem if you have really small ear holes, and the resin art is a bit boring. Other than that I love them.

*Amazon Purchase*

Alright guys n' gals.

I've tried quite a few sets in the past such as the (TOP PRO, Tea PRO, OG TOP, Hype 4, S12 2024, Arete, couple others)
Test equipment: FiiO K11 R2R (4.4 balanced), stock eartips.

Regarding raw technical performance the TOP PRO is still #1 (which you would also hope is the case as its the most expensive)

However, the bass experience on the Martilo has been the absolute best out of all the above sets I have tried AND, its not too overly energetic/fatiguing like I found on the Hype4/Supermix 4 from personal experience.

The technical performance is exactly on par at its price point but its bass quality and quantity genuinely *punches* well above its price bracket.

To me, its an improved and "basshead friendly" Hype 4.

The shell leans chonky (juts out a bit more) but some with smaller ears but still be able to make it work, the nozzle barrel is ~5mm and the lip is ~5.9-6mm vs ~6.2-6.3mm on the TOP PRO and Tea PRO.

100% worth the blind if you're looking for a set that can satisfy your bass tracks but still require that technical performance for other activities such as playing FPS titles.

I like low frequencies and have used various earphones, but I am very satisfied with the low frequencies of these earphones, which are exactly what I want.
They are not cheap, but I am sure you will be satisfied with them.