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Enthusiasts of these objects distinguish them based on whether their signature is more V-shaped or U-shaped. A portmanteau was coined to describe the Chinese market for these items, which is dominated by no-name brands that package surprisingly high-quality versions of these items (15[1])in boxes adorned with anime girls. The Blessing2: (-5[1])Dusk is one of these objects that was developed in a collaboration between Moondrop and Crinacle, who maintains a popular tier list for these objects. The companies Etymotic and DUNU make a small variety of these objects called (*) IEMs. (10[1])These objects grant users more control (-5[1])over their environment in a phenomenon called the “Walkman effect.” Closed-back varieties of these items are typically better at passive noise cancellation. For 10 points, name these devices manufactured by companies like Sennheiser and Bose. ■END■ (10[2])

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