2019+5 endgame editionHow to request advice:>Budget>Intended use (media, source, environment)>Frequency response preference (basshead, female vocal, treble sensitive, etc.)>Past gear and your thoughts on themFAQ:>Where do I buy IEMs?Amazon, Aliexpress, Linsoul, Hifigo, Shenzhenaudio, Bloom Audio, MusicTeck, Elise Audio (UK)>Shopping Guide (IEMs, Cables, Ear Tips, etc.):https://rentry.org/consoomer_guide>EQ Guide (Measurements, Targets, Equalizer, etc.):https://rentry.org/IEM-EQ-Guide>Frequency Response Graph Toolsquig.link>Budget Wire Over-Ear IEMs:• Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss (mild V) - $30• EPZ Q1 Pro / G10 (Harman) - $35• TRN Conch (bright V) - $35• Kefine Delci (bassy neutral) - $75• Simgot EA500LM (bright V) - $90>Bullet IEMs:• Tanchjim Zero (bright neutral) - $15• Final E500 (dark) - $25• Tanchjim One DSP (neutral) - $30>Flathead Earbuds:• Blue Vido (warm) - $5• Faaeal Iris 2.0 (warm) - $10• RY4S mmcx (warm) - $10>USB-C DACs:• Moondrop Dawn Pro - $50• Tanchjim Space - $90• Tempotec Sonata BHD Pro - $90• Qudelix 5K - $110>PMPs:• Surfans F20 (Rockbox) - $120• Shanling M0 Pro - $130• HiBy M300 - $200• Hidizs AP80 Pro-X - $200• Tempotec V3 - $200Previous thread: >>101707490
KZ ZS10 Pro
Moondrop Quarks 2
>>101723841why bro, why that pos
>>101723910Love them earrings bright o algo
>>101723781what did you use to take that picture
ear dildo tranny thread
reminder to buy your IEC711 compliant clone coupler on aliexpress for less than $100
>>101723989a camera
>>101724053what camera
>>101724030actually, it's IEC 60318-4 compliant.
>>101724055shorter and better results, not that it matters
>>101724055no matter what its proper name is, it's seven eleven
can you get lossless audio out of a macbook? apple music claims to be streaming lossless through "adac" but will that transfer through a wired dac?
>>101723781based op
>>101724323it's ALAC, apple's equivalent of FLAC, albeit slightly worse (bigger files), if you want to have it lossless then just plug your pos into your macshit's headphone jack
>>101723781this little guy is pretty good
>>101724429Why the NFC chip
>>101724449to quickly connect via bluetooth
>>101724449their advertising does say it can be a good car BT dongle thing, so having an NFC chip for easy connection seems reasonable
>>101724429This or a 5k?
audio reproduction is a solved issue
>>101724030What for? It is a useless purchase because you need to EQ by ear anyways.
>>1017248575k for the app if nothing else
>>101724976so where are the electrostat pos
>>101725178unnecessary. just take a cheap single dd pos like Truthear Gate™
>>101723781
Endgame you say?
>>101725237why are we pretending the gato is bad now?
>>101725351Yes gweilo! We heard you like Harman! Buy BUY BUY NOW!!!!
what cables are there that are over 1.5m in length? or should I just get a 3.5mm extension cable?
>>101725178Where they belong, in the trash.
>>101725366the only thing holding back the gate power is their build quality.
I'm looking for a pair of buds, but I need them to have a controller to change volume. I'm in a lab wearing gloves most of the time and it's a hassle to pull my music player out and pause it when people talk to me. Listen to a lot of classic rock. $50 range, flats or bullets, no ear wraps. Is this something that can be accomplished with a separate cable or do they need to be integrated in the buds?
>>101725855Final Audio E3000C
>tfw cant hear bass without foam ear tips (large)
>>101724976>artist/production side doesn't follow any standard>some mixes sound good, while others sound trash, depending on the system they were recorded on.>something something circle of confusion
>>101726065not my problem
>>101725855Moondrop quarks 2
slow thread
>>101726196wrong pic
>>101726217kek
Untrained listener will listen to the same IEM twice and hear two different things.
How can I safely clean the wax and prevent buildup?
Trained listener will listen to the same IEM twice and go on HRT
>>101726266kek
Ascended listener will listen to a different IEM every time
>>101723781why was the s10e peak comfy? why don't we have phones this good anymore?
>>101726301shoving bluetooth brain control tws goyslop down our throats is the priority, bluetooth causes iq reduction and brain damage and in severe cases it causes covid much like 5G towers
>>101726256Suck it up with your mouth.
>>101726405
IEMs that make me feel like a cute girl?
>>101726256get better cheaper 1dd like kz libra, which merks that pos
>>101726532Any iem that lets you have a custom plate.
>>101726541gaymousetranny
>>101726600Which ones can I order custom plates for?
>>101727034Affordable: EPZ, Hisenior.Once you get >$1,000, most companies do custom IEMs in addition to universals, which implies they offer design personalization.
>>101726085USB C is a deal breaker, though I like what I'm seeing
>>101727652then the quarks 1 mic version
Looks like EQTrainer has been ported to Windows and Linux. Pretty useful, although some features are missing compared to the mobile version.https://github.com/potatosalad775/eqTrainer
>>101725330>>101725351either left or right ear will stop working after 2 weeks
is apple dongle all you need
>>101728536Basically yes.don’t use apple dongle if you don’t have itoddler device, go with like the fiio ka11 or better
>>101728536it's all i need
>>101728536It's good on Windows, on Android you may need a JCally JM20
>>101728760can't uapp override the power thing
>>101728760Not them but how would I know if I need more? I'm using an apple dongle on some cheap items while I await delivery for my chifi
>>101728536for 2 weeks until it breaks
>>101728760we should probably update the dac/amp section in the OP next time, jm20 looks good (cheap, portable, 43131)>>101728771yes it can>>101728776volume
>>1017281932 years of perfect use, try to buy directly from samsung next time
>>101728776If you iem specs output impedance between 12 and 100 ohms, you're good. If 50 or less is a good listening volume, you're good. If volume is going to 80 or 90 you need more power (voltage technically) which the other options provide.
>>101728818>>101729046I listen at 80-90 depending on the track. Is this bad? Anything higher than 90 hurts my ears so I wouldn't go past it
>>101729471It's a lack of power, and volume control may be annoying. And if you find a really quiet recording, you won't be able to boost volume easily. At that point you can get a JM20 to be more comfortable. If you don't feel annoyed, I guess there's no reason to act. It would annoy me.
>try playing patapon with twshit >literally impossible Jej. Thankfully dongles have low enough latency.
how to get ivipQ cables for cheap?
I want basically a Quidelix 5K but with a volume knob.Does it exist?
>>101726217Saved.
>>101723781I love this shit but the LCD is starting to peel iff from inside at the top area. What do?
>>101731147
>>101726256wipe it down after every use to delay the inevitable. use a toothpick and pretend you aren't going to break it before breaking it.
>>101723781I can't switch the sampling rate on my Windows 11 laptop, there is only the option for 16 bit 48000hz.Wat do?
>>101732180Upgrade to windows 10.
>>101732180install gentoo
Anyone have that photo of the thick ass cords of some sound setup that says something like 'please do not touch'? Pretty sure meant to be an audiophile meme.
what's the best way to rest your cablearound the back of your neck hanging on your shoulder?I don't like it hanging from the front
>>101732385you are supposed to route it under your bra and blouse and let it rest on your tits.
>>101732502don't have any of those
>>101732542Eat more.
>>101723781>>101725330based s10e bros
>>101733032what did you use to take that picture? be specific
>>101733053Xiaomi Pocophone F1 running Android 14 with OpenCamera (yes it sucks).
>>101733053Right hand.
>>101733053it was specifically a camera
>>101733252You sure it wasn't a... camera obscura?
>>101733060>OpenCamera Get a Gcam fork fren >>101728536It's bad just like any dongle. >>101726256If it is a mesh then clean with peroxide, if it is a foam just replace it.
>>101733508>Get a Gcam fork frenno gapps, are there any that run without them?
>>101724030Which store? I remember reading about huge clone coupler variations depending on the seller
>>101733508>Get a Gcam fork frenMeme
>>101733032Are the Aero any good?
>>101731147install custom firmware
How do you eq extra vents and shell filters?
>>101734032drilling and high Q EQ?
why is everything made in china?
>>101734048Slave labor + less dirt than in India.
>>101734048the west left all the machinery and know-how there
>>101734223>>101734048>>101734093This. When the Chinese economy implodes though eventually India will take over there’s already a massive transition over to textiles. Eventually it will be electronics and other things. The final frontier will be Africa in maybe 30-40 years where most cheap shit will be made in one/a few of those countries.
>>101732180That means your sound chip doesn't support anything else.
>>101734048China has a 105 average IQ. That means the average Chinese is a good factory worker.>>101734331India has an 75 average IQ, the average Indian can't even operate a broom or a trash bag. And that means the top tier Indian factory worker contaminates iPhones with fecal matter. It would take 50000 years to evolve Indian and African IQ to the same level, but it's never going to happen because technology has reduced or reversed the selection pressure for intelligence.That's why everything comes from China, it's not a minor twist of fate.
>>101725330Damn. What phone and tablet?
>>101734640Prejudiced take.
My shozy p20 finally arrived. Super fast delivery from linsoul, one week to nyc. First impressions are that it's got very comfy tuning and fits very well. This is an iem I can listen to for hours. The nozzle is really short, might be a problem for some. Tried a bunch of tips, my go to spinfit w1s works well but severely cuts the bass which shines here. I actually found the stock tips to deliver really good bass, but compresses the upper ranges. Gonna be a problem for me to find the perfect tips. The build quality is solid, cable bit thin, very nice traveling case. This was 100% worth the $70 and will be my daily driver due to the tuning and comfort.
>>101736344good morning saar
>>101736394>he didn't wait for let shower s12 (8th anni edition)
you may not like it but this is what peak performance looks like
>>101736551you've lost the bloody plot m8
>>101736551At least use a FiiO Q15, that's just not good.
Anyone here use coins for ali? Might as well start to save them to redeem 11.11Any automation?
>>101736545Waiting for the timeless 2 myself
>>101736551why are you like this?
why do some dongles have 2-4 dacs ICs, what's the point if 1 already can convert just as well?
>>101736551Good taste Anon
>>101723781is it normal that galaxy buds FE I bought for 43$ sounds so much DULL compared with jbl c100si that's worth 10$. Should I return it or do I have to do some tuning to make it sound not muted garbage?
>>101738241here's a miku to catch your attention
clearing out my desk and i found a couple of vk4 pairsif only they never revised them...
Rinko mogs Asano and Mitsuki btw
>>101738278Wrong. Cute art>Coomer art any day
>>101736394Nice. Do you experience peak in heighs that is borderline sibilance? I just don't get how people claim they are dark sounding. They are definitely U tuned.
>>101736551C>A>micro/mini or I'm missing something here?
>>101738512micro USB > USB > DAC with lightning cable
>>101738278Yume II rerelease when? It's the only IEM I regret not getting in time.
>>101736551>acoustic + female vocals + earbuds>peak performancethis anon gets it
>>101725484>what cables are there that are over 1.5m in length?Custom order XINHS / ivipQ cables from Aliexpress. Message the seller regarding specifics.>>101737222>Anyone here use coins for ali?Collecting daily from phone app and/or desktop webpage is more than enough.>>101738241>sounds so much DULL>make it sound not muted garbage?Are you talking about volume? If not, I assume you are talking about upper frequency amplitude, which simply means the JBLs are tuned with more elevation or peaks in the treble. I'm pretty sure Galaxy Buds have EQ presets in the app. In lieu of further exploring PEQ, just play around with different EQ presets.
>>101738241out of 6 (or so) EQ presets only 2 are usable (dynamic and clear) while others are tuned by retards, including the default one, if you don't have an app or don't wanna use the official samshit one just get gadgetbridge
Budget: >$50 for exclusively listening to speaking and dialog. I have apple earbuds and moon drop blessing 3s. The apple buds have too sharp treble. Blessing 3 are far too expensive to justify leaving my desk and need a affordable set for class.
What is are the best wireless chinkpods nowadays? <$25-30 as beaters for outdoor activities. I’m not too picky about sound, they just shouldn’t feel too flimsy. I ordered the Anker p10i but ended up returning it because the chime when they connected was super low quality compared to its actual sound quality. My baselines for comparison are my old AirPods gen 2s. Anything as good or better than those. I also had the Sony xm5s but gave them to my sister because they made my ears too hot lol. The chipdrop arias (white anime girl edition) stay at my desk.
>>101740468epz q1 pro or kefine delci>>101740507moondorp space travel, redmi or soundpeats
>>101739722>>101740274yes, "dynamic" preset makes it sound closer to the jbl but it's still nowhere near and Im not sure the only difference is it. Idk what word to use but the audio is just boring/narrow/flat.
>>101740695the "clear" preset adds some spice to the sound, try it
Delci AE, any good? better than the OG?
>>101740695Im totally new to /iemg/, could this be simply because c100si have better hardware or something (at least to my liking)? should I return my buds FE or do you think I can "fix" this?
>>101740741it's worse imo
>>101740766It's the same as the original with a tuning nozzle option that makes it a little brighter, or keeps it the same (two options). If you want it brighter, EA500LM does it better.
>>101740767We've given you the explanations. It's tuning aka frequency response. Another possibility is the bluetooth codecs, cross-reference your phone versus the two pairs for what codecs are available (ie SBC, AAC, etc.). Ideally you want to force the highest bitrate compatible codec.If you want to return them, go ahead. You like the JBLs and that's that.
>>101740767the buds FE actually have nice drivers with fast response but it's tuning that matters the most and if you don't like it, either listen to them some more and get used to it (human brain can do wonders) or if you can't, just return themit'd be a shame, since they're one of the very few TWS where you can replace batteries and extend their life with relative ease, while the vast majority either require soldering or even cracking the shells open rendering them not usable anymore, so in this perspective you can call the FEs kind of investment among TWS sets
>hey guys is this $200 iem any good>nah bro this $50 one is the same quality or even better
>>101741024Pre-obsoleted by a $20 IEM.
>>101741024it's not bound to be false, there are dogshit offerings for $200 and exceptionally good ones for $50, even more so if you compare old models to new ones
>>101741024When you see suggestions several times greater than their budget, that's me.
>>101738493Yeah there are certain songs where sibilance is noticeable. For me that happens especially when there is no lower end present. The standout lower end tames the upper and I think contributes to not so much a darker but a fuller sound.
>>101741093true
>>101741093>>101741139b-but techs are measured in USD! it's absolute! if someone thinks otherwise then he's a retarded poorfag!!!1
>>101741188more often than not it is, at least until you start getting to snakeoil cables and shit
>>101741024this entire general is seething poorfags
>>101741024>>101741223As confirmed enthusiasts, it's not our aim to send everyone home with a Wan'er and an Apple dongle. If we get people engaged in the higher end market, it will be more healthy for all of us. The problem is that 80% of users make less than $20 a day, so you have to look for the 5% who can afford to participate.
>>101741214>more often than notthen it's not measured in USD, measurement is meant to be reliable and susceptible only to errors in the process, overall this meme is dumb and has to die
>>101740807>>101740868can I get someone to test frequency response of c100si so I can achieve "almost" same sound with buds fe (because there shouldnt be a limiting factor as it has better drivers)? I thought there were more to than this. the deep notes are more apparent in jbl but not particular to any freuqency btw.this link is the only one I found about "buds fe" and "dull"https://www.reddit.com/r/galaxybuds/comments/187s8sg/galaxy_buds_fe_equalizer/
>use pos>use eq guide>use apple dongle>everything just...works
>>101741284>80 IQ third worlder responds to the phrasing and not the meaning
>>101741280Unfortunately, that 20% do not post on some Mongolian basket weaving forum
>>101741340a poor choice of words is poor, even more so than wallets of the biggest poorfags in pagpagland
>>101741280This is true. For example, Head-Fi, where a lot of posters are more financially able to get their hands on more expensive sets - is a proud community that has less than a single clue of how audio reproduction works and, whether by ignorance or by motivation of selling more products, pedal decade old myths of "burn-in," gear synthesis, and cable rolling. Anyone who thinks Circle-jerk echo chambers like Head Fi is bad is a weird chud who must've fallen out of a coconut tree when they were a young incel.
Stop Asian Hate and buy Hybrids. EQchuds are weird.
What are your guys' thoughts on the Anker p10i/a20i?
>>101741617They're a little low end for enthusiasts to think about. Can't say if anyone has tried those.
>>101724368>tfw still using the AKG earbuds that came with my Galaxy S9All of the rubberized coating has disintegrated, and I had to do a little duct tape repair on the left ear because the insulation started stripping off.Currently posting from the S9 as well.
>>101741690i thought this general was filled to the brim with poorfags
>>101741280>If we get people engaged in the higher end market, it will be more healthy for all of us.Well known experts on this subject such as RedCarMoose have confirmed for this to be factually accurate.
>>101741721Only a handful of poorfags offer their opinions, most only ask questions.
>>101741617waste of carbon, cant use my effect audio cable with it
>>101741753duh? thats not what theyre for, any other objections?
>>101741024just stophit playenjoy
>>101741721Right? We need more consoomer residents to accept the programming and drain their bank accounts.
I have a question for the fox anon
It's all you need.
I came.
>>101741910I need a front vent and something that you can actually buy that isn't a counterfeit sir
Sold my zero red today after losing my dac yesterdayshould i get any other iemis there any that feels worth it that one felt pretty meh, like it barely felt any better than my samsung wireless buds
>>101741910I got one for free with a Sony bluetooth dac in 2010. It sat in a drawer for almost 15 years before I listened to it because of internet post. It's as good as a Wan'er or Chu II.
>>101741910It's bad.
>>101742092The Zero:Red is a scam. I'm sorry Truthear got you. Don't bother. Save your money and get a better wireless earbud at some point. Nothing is really a wow in that price range.If you want to own an EPZ Q1 Pro, it's not the worst thing.
>>101742092zero red 2 soon
>>101741093>>101741121>>101741223>>101741280it was literally the response i got when asking about experiences with the ziigaat doscincoi just want to find something between $250-$350 with decent bass that works well for both music and gaming but getting actually helpful answers on here is like pulling teeth
>>101742178see eq guide in OP
>>101741188It's been a year and you still don't get it.
>>101728536>curryjeet dongle
>>101742178we have anywhere from 5-30 people who actually buy things >$100. 1/5 chance any one of them is browsing at a given moment. chifi releases new iems every week. most people aren't mentally ill enough to collect redundant peripherals. do you have every mouse, every monitor, every watch, every iem, every headphones, etc? no, because it's completely unrealistic for a normal person to consoom that much. some guy had them a while back, said he liked the bass. that's obvious if you look at a graph, which you have access to viewing yourself. buy the pos yourself from amazon and you can return if you dont like it. or gamble your ~$250 or w/e. we're not here to hold your hand or declare "THIS IS THE HECKIN GOATED IEM YOU NEED." you have resources available to make educated decisions. one person's subjective opinion should hold little value.
read the fr fr graphs no cap
>>101742178sorry anon, I've only got the cincotres
>>101742178>I want a $300 burger >no I don't care that $10 burgers are better
>>101742178Did you get it? Ziigaat Doscinco is a fine iem. If you didn't, Ziigaat Estrella looks like a more technical version of it. Let's wait a few days to see the price because techs are always worth the wait.
>>101742178for poorfags malding about money takes priority over anything to do with audioanyways good luck, not sure anyone here even owns the doschinko
>>101742178everyone is just coping and trying to push their own version of the truth directly proportional to what they can afford (the rich push snakeoil and the poor seethe) ive never tried the doscincos but from the birds eye assuming the base responsive is all everyone says it is then id say theyre a pretty good buy
>>101742280>everyone is just copingeveryone except for me>their own version of the truthretarded stance, truth is truth, and it's based on science.>directly proportional to what they can affordsee fox piss pos collector>base...>everyone says it is then id say theyre a pretty good buytime to buy cable risers!
>>101742302
>>101742313>everything is subjective>let's trust what others saywhen will you retards wake up
>>101742313Fox IEM is objectively the best.
Only Chuzo can save us now
>>101742178most people overestimate their own ability to critique sound. truth is you will likely be satisfied by 3/5 options if you were to simply pick at random. you're not as delibratly discriminating as you think, so wracking your brain over "wait this jewtuber says it's le good but this one says the soundstage is kinda mid, who do i trust?!" is a waste of time.1) know the sound you like2) pick an iem with appropriate frequency response3) hope it fits your ears wellthat's as deep as it gets, and that's the quick rundown from someone who has spent thousands in audio. ever trusting some fuckhead on the internet is dumb. people can be fucking stupid and severely lack greater context ie alternative / competitor options, etc. it's easy to say "best thing i've ever heard xyz!" when said person only has like 5 iems. useless rando opinion. and even if they have hundreds of iems, they can still hear things vastly different than you.
>>101742323When you put the pos in your ears, you no longer have to trust what others say. If you will never have iems in your ears ... yes, the above becomes a dilemma.
>>1017423714. use EQEQzo is a shining example for us to follow.
>>101742378>ola's reputation as having horrible fit>only pic of tanchjim's model where the pos isn't sticking out like tumorsi-is ola for cute petite gals (me)?
>>101741024When I ask for beater version of Tea 2 and the responses are $20 shitter + EQ. Some sets have no cheaper alternatives.
>>101742366where fox carry case and fox tips?? loser poser
>>101742378Putting pos in your ears is only the beginning. Without training you'll just hallucinate the sound from the price/appearance. Remove the visual cues and you'll be completely lost.
>>101742406I think so. My mom rejects any fancy pos that I give her, but she was willing to use the Ola Bass. At least she prefers wired over tws, doesn't use those at all, she might be based.
>>101742424Orange tips, fox enough. No need for a case, they're always on display.
>>101742441self doubt is for pussies
>>101742415mangirth is simply undefeated. maybe try the awful explorer
>>101742406hi discordtrannysister
>>101742441>can't trust others>can't trust yourself are you still listening to music?
I'm about to buy my first pair of IEMs. Simgot EW200s because I read they are good alrounders, have good sound quality and are pnly 43 euros here.I"m not sure how these will measure up against my headphones: HD650 and XM4. But I just want something lightweight while I cycle to work and do stuff in the office. My ears are getting pretty warm with over ear earphones during summer.
>>101742543we can only trust dr. sean olive, harman kardon, and the smartest youtubers.
>>101742545pos
>>101742415>when pos sets you back so much that you're afraid to even use it
>>101742545They're a pretty good choice, fidelity will be about the same as your XM4, but the iem presentation, not the headphone presentation.It's worth going up to Kefine Delci AE or Simgot Supermix 4 if you want to spend the money. But you won't have any problems with the EW200, a solid set. They're not heavy, and the metal conducts heat out of your ears as well.
>>101742582Kilopos are for storage and knowing they're safe in your drawer, not risking them in your ears. Duh everyone knows that.
>>101742591>>101742568These are very different responses, as expected of /g/. The issue I had mostly is that there are so many good picks in this sub 50$/€ category. And Im not willing to spwnd more to try out whether my ears enjoy iems in the first place.
>>101742620Its quite simple, just buy trikilopos and use the kilopos as beaters.
>>101742679Get whatever(ew200 is fine), determine the issues you have with it, make sure your next purchase will fix those issues. Asking what's the best IEMs is like asking what's the best shoe size. It's not how it works.
>>101742679Pos doesn't mean anything, every iem is a pos.If you want to be cool and try two iems, get a EPZ Q1 Pro.Look at these graphs, the two are different on both ends. EW200 has more bass, less upper mids (brightness). EPZ Q1 Pro has less bass, more brightness.So these pos are quite different within the small range of both being likable. If you want a more bassy but still bright set, EW200. If you want just clean and bright, EPZ Q1 Pro. Whatever words appeal to you. And they're close enough, you can easily EQ one into the other one.
I would rather buy 10 $30 pos than 1 $300 pos.
>>101742747That's foolish when Windows has a mathematically perfect 32-bit DSP built in for free.
>>101742582It feels bad to drench them in sweat when jogging and those occasional accidental drops.
>>101742756Can't EQ the comfort.
>>101742809You have to buy comfort.
New noteworthy release post (part 1). Been A WHILE since the last one. Like seriously, I missed a few release rotations. Will probably take multiple posts if some of you remind of pos that I missed.Price in ($USD), [driver configuration]IEMs:>Moondrop Quark 2 DSP ($17) [1DD]DSP pos with the same shit cable as the first Quark. Tuned to their VDSF target for 5128. Normal 711 graphs looks fine>SIVGA Que ($77) [1DD]SIVGA release, nothing special.>7Hz FIVE ($150) [5DD]Impressive graph>Tri I3 MK3 ($220) [1DD + 1PL + 1BA]Essentially a Cadenza4, so basslet. Looks really cool tho>TangZu Wan'Er Studio Edition ($21) [1DD] Revamp, made it more "normal" and more similar to other offerings. >Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss/Qing ($40) [1DD]2 new-ish variants. Semi-custom, mediocre tuning, good looking.>7Hz Aero ($15) [1DD]Super cheap looking, no detachable cable, tuning looks alright, although pinna is centered at 4khz>Letshuoer S08 ($100) [1PL]Warmish planar, should sound fine but rather niche.>Dunu Titan S2 ($80) [1DD]Looks ugly, but hey the accessories look really good. Tuning is basic>TinHifi Dudu ($100) [1PL]Lmao.>Kefine Delci AE ($90) [1DD]Comes with removable nozzles, one of which is close to the og Delci, the other boosts treble peaks.>Thieaudio Origin / Oracle MK3 (/) [/]Too lazy to bother checking. Oracle MK3 has been out for a while, Origin has been announced>"Obscure" brands (INTUAURA, CKLVX, PULA, NiceHCK, Raptgo, XINHS, QoA, Tiandirenhe, LUN SHENG, FLOAUDIO, Kefine, Netc)I can't do it for all of them, sorry :(>TRN, KZ, CCA, CVJ, NiceHCK, FiiO, etcYou know the drill, not posting any of these. As always, beware of KZ/CCA stealth revisions.
>>101742743>>101742720Thanks Ill just go for the EW200s rn because of the metal casing.
>>101742875 (part 2)DAC/Amps/Accessories>Fiio JA11Dongle with built-in PEQ, some reports of issues and bricking.>Too many dongle DAC/ampsNot listing all of them. A lot of CS43131 being used, hopefully they get cheaper and cheaper>Tanchjim LunaDon't want to shill, but the engraved illustrations look amazing. Most probably just a Space reskin/revamp.News and events:EQ Guide HAS FINALLY BEEN COMPLETED!This is a historic moment for /iemg/. Very thorough, although not sure on the accuracy (no reports or complaints so far so that's a good sign)New paper (Harman - Sean Olive) on 5128 targets coming this AES convention in October.
>>101742875>7Hz FIVE>Impressive graphbruh, kekw
dynaquattro def the better meme multi-DD than 7shartz
>>101742919Was questioning whether I should have included this one because it's been mentioned twice already in past posts
>>101742938it's fine bro, too many pos to keep track of anyways
imagine caring for releases that aren't either western or nippon
>>101742503Explorer is too pricey for beaters and I'd rather save a bit for another pair of $200 Tea2.
>>101742875Is the abyss and qing the same?
>>101742971>cfa>"we put colorful chrome metal bits on pos!">64a>"we made a redundant inferior version of u4s!">other scammers>10 versions of: 1DD+4BA+4EST+2BCD + effect audio cable for $4000k done.
>>101742975That's too easy.
>>101742990Not sure, but the graphs look very similar (same for other measurements).Looks like the Abyss graphs consistently bassier (only around 1 db so not much), and there might be some differences above 3 khz.
>>101742875There's also HBB x Fatfreq and Jay's collab
>>101743029in a thread full of dumb posts, you've gone and done it.
apple dongle clears
>>101743077portable rackmount dac
>>101743052whatever helps you cope
>>101742890No high-end category? >Empire Ears Triton>Unique Melody Maven II>Softears Enigma >Canpur CP74E
Any other S08 bros? Liking mine so far. Has that crisp planar treble without being earrape. Bass doesn't thump the same as a DD, but it extends deeper.
>>101743051Yeah, I skipped over most collabs this time, I'll include them in the next bread>>101743101I usually stay on the lower end since that's what most anons are staying in. If any anon has their eyes set on high-end pos, then they probably don't need this list and have already done extensive research, at least that's my reasoning.
A longshot but what's the best wireless earbuds overall in sound quality and decent anc for sleep? The budget is around 100-250$. Can't use wires cause cat will destroy them and don't have a separate headphone jack. Usually listen to either youtube videos or jap doujin music. Pref fem vocals. Current earbuds are freebuds 5i but they are starting to fail me bit by bit with charging problems
>>101743208If you really want that, it's AKG N400, if you can get them. Since they're discontinued. Samsung Buds2 Pro also work, but they're a a little less bright, less suited for lolicons. The AKG N400 are bright and clean like Tachibana Arisu or Supermix 4. They don't need EQ at all.https://crinacle.com/2020/06/25/akg-n400-review-the-better-galaxy-buds/
>>101743208To be clear, get the best Samsung tws available if you can't get the AKG N400, the Pro tier ones are tuned similarly if a little behind.
>>101743259>>101743353Thanks for recs. And yeah, Akgs are just not being sold where I am, but there's a ton of Buds2 pros and not a lot of buds3 pros. I will look into them but still would love to hear other options
Just fyi if I ever see any of you apple dongle using freaks outside I'll beat the shit out of you.
>>101743556iphone:airpods, samsung:galaxy buds, other:sony wf xm.the sonys have dumb bulky fit.else just get cheaper shit bro. batteries all die and tws are all limited in "sound quality" by dumb BT codecs
>>101743556If you need ANC honestly just get the AirPods because they do it better than anyone else and sound decent.
>>101743630Pretty much what I heard from youtube "reviewers"(shills). But thanks regardless, especially with just getting cheaper shit. Defo considering buds2 pro despite not having samsung as they are twice as cheap as xm5
>>101743684Sadly not an apple user and anc comes secondary to me. If had apple, yeah, would've gotten them, but just knowing there's a ton of shit locked behind brand bums the shit out of me
>>101743749Never, ever believe the DD burn-in meme. As far as I know, the only effect is that peoples filters are getting clogged. Not good!
>>101743796dd does burn in, it doesn't care what you believe in. if deaf boomers and measuring rigs can detect the differences, so should you.
>>101743845i prefer the previous pic
>>101742558all of those people are peabrains compared to even chuzo
Asano...Stop teasing...
>>101725330Is that an iPad or an Android tablet?
>>101744175why the hype for this thing? dont all these dongles sound the same
>>101744311Of course, but it looks coolInterestingly enough, the top side is different in these pics.
>>101744175That's probably not a cool metal stamping like the photos make it seem, it's just shiny foil in a glass back. I hope I'm wrong.
>>101744330That's my worst fear, but looking at the top side in >>101744175 compared to >>101744324, it seems like it is stamped/engravedCrossing my fingers
>>101744175>>101744324>ports not flush with bodytanchtwins, i don't know about that...
>>101744465Is it empty space or is it some type of gasket/oring
>>101744175i bet in 1 year there'll be an audio company using buff furries with huge throbbing cocks stamped all over their products.
>>101744931typical jewish fantasy, chinamen don't think like that
I got a TRN Conch off aliexpress and had it for a few days. The audio and everything is good but the housing for the right ear bud just pops open and wont stay shut. Should I just return this chinese trash or what? It seemed legit but its like they didn't glue the housing together well. Never had an IEM before this.
>shuffle every liked song in my library>rediscover songs and albums tucked in the deep corners of my memoryim havin so much fun, man do i love music
>>101745492Aliexpress returns are pretty sketchy. >You might have to pay the return shipping>Chang might simply ignore the package or claim it arrived damaged and scuff your refundIt's not worth it for cheap pos. Try your best to gather the clear evidence (pictures of it broken and whatnot), calmly express your great displeasure, maybe claim the right side also doesn't play audio, and hope Aliexpress Dispute sides with you for a partial refund with no return. That is the ideal option you should aim for imo.And yeah once you're all through with the dispute process, just some superglue should be fine don't go overboard.
>>101745544>Fresh music to listen to>Fresh out the shower>Fresh fruitTime to hit play. feelsgoodman
>>101745784>fruiti still think about onion-on
>>101745714This is correct. Definitely say the broken side doesn't play, and also if the seller is top 1% sympathetic, he may send you a free replacement so ask for that first. But most of them are tight asses.
>>101745492The magic number on AliExpress for a refund without returning it is 50%. If you post evidence of defects and request a 50% refund, they more or less automatically approve it. Basically splitting the loss between buyer and seller. Considering how cheaply they get these pos, I doubt the sellers mind at all.
>>101743725I use Airpod Pros on Samsung. I hate mixing ecosystems but I can't go back to my Buds 2 Pros. Airpods are near perfect. Haven't tried the Buds 3 yet.
>>101742971They never made a good IEM.
Buy hexa eq to duskThats it.
>>101746665BA pos, avoid.
Budget: $400 (I can stretch this a little, but would prefer not to)Intended use: listening to music in the library or on the goFrequency response preference: I’m not sure, but I mostly listen to classical and rock, and to a lesser extent folk and hip hop.Past gear: AirPods Pro (1st gen); they’re okay, but far from spectacular
>>101741910it's bad by modern standards, only good for its time. didn't give me tinnitus like yamaha EPH-100 did
>>101746943look at Bad Guy Good Audio Reviews on YouTube, he has similar music tastes to yours so you'll probably like his recs
>>101746943Mangird Top on sale, Yanyin Canon II, Dunu DaVinci, ZiiGaat Doscinco are several options. You don't have to spend that much, but do you. Do not go to that faggot retard shill youtuber for anything.
>>101746975Don't Mangirds have paper drivers that degrade if not stored in dry place with humidity absorbing balls?
>>101747006many drivers and microelectronics in general are susceptible to moisture damage. the original tea used a driver which could encounter such issues. there are not abundant customer complaints to suggest mangird iems have issues dying prematurely.
>>101743029Haven't you heard about hexa's anemic bass, Tea2's is anything but.
>>101747373dont bother with a retard like himt. have both. hexass sucks balls from 20hz-20khz.
Not an audiophile at all but as you may be able to tell from this post I'm staggeringly autistic in other aspects of my life.Bought Raptgo Leaf D01s on deep sale because I prefer cabled earphones and like the idea of being able to replace the cable if it breaks. I grabbed a Surfan f20 (and installed rockbox) because my phone audio is so shit that even I can tell and there's no way to turn off its aggressive EQ. I don't really like having my phone be my music player anyway.Having bought these two things is there anything I should fuck with in terms of settings or anything else I should do going forward?Not sure if it matters but I prefer female vocalists and by default this setup sounds really good to me but I'm so used to complete dogshit that I don't really have a way to judge things.
>>101747661Grabbed a raptgo leaf d01 myself, and although many reviewers say bad things about it, they sound pretty detailed and technically accurate. though there is no wow factor from a specific tuning, I pretty much like them. These are already out of stock, so linsoul did a good job in selling them I've found that ear tips, especially tangzu sancai and those from azla sednaearfit work pretty well with them
I want to use my wired IEM but I'm afraid I'll break my usb-c port with the adapter I'm using... should I get a bluetooth dac? I don't want a PMP since I've stopped downloading music and I don't want to bother with that again.
>>101741305I returned them. I think I probably should have waited more and tinkered with it but the difference was really unbearable.how are apple earpods in terms of sound quality compared to iems, especially the buds fe? Should I even buy non-iem headphone?I can double the price and buy cx 80s but idk if it's worth the money
>>101748472Jack of all trades.
>>101748506idk what that means
>>101748521Are you 10 years old?
>>101748578I'm esl, if it was not so obvious
>>101741024Expensive isn't always better, especially after a certain price point. This applies to almost any technology.
>>101748732Good evening, sir.
Hylic: expensive is betterPsychic: no correlation between price and sound qualityPneumatic: expensive is worse
>>101742233i had the jcally jm6 pro would it be in this list
what's the best budget iems in terms of durability first (I heard moondrops have oxidation issues) and quality second?
>>101749337either KZ Castor black or EDC Pro
>>101749350t. turkiye
https://forum.hifiguides.com/t/bad-guy-good-audio-reviews-a-million-views-part-3-4/43248/332B&K graph is looking badi canceled my preorder
>>101749799>pre-ordering anything >let alone a nggar IEM >5128 memeShameful display.
>>101749799looks good to me so I kept my preordercan't wait to get it, probably in like 2025
>>101749350what are the non-meme recommendations, is tangzu wan'er good?
>>101749799The 5128 graph actually looks pretty good.it’s too expensive for what it is which is a dual dynamic but it is a good IEM
>>101750088KZ is a meme overall but these are solid for the price. Waner is the same chink plastic toy thing but the new studio version is pretty ok too
>>101750168>shitty treble>pretty goodwhat
>>101750088Durability is a big problem with IEMs. Honesty can't name anything that's going to last.
>>101750200it has a spike at 11-12khz. other than that it’s smooth?If anything it just shows HBB is a bit of a hypocrite when he bitched about a similar spike on Gate but we already knew he was a shill
>>101747661Rockbox has very powerful EQ options, the the F20 has a fast enough CPU to run 10 filters no problem. Read the eq guide in the op and mess with the sound to your liking
>>101741024That's why you are supposed to not take any advice from this general. Only exception that can be crosschecked is from people posting pictures of things they talk about.
ngl I'm tired of audiofaggotry. my most expensive and objectively the best set loses use time to comfortable and smooth flatheads when I just play music in a background at work.
>>101750953You bought pos. Buy comfortable IEMs and EQ.
>>101750953if you are retarded and bought expensive pos without auditioning them that's on you
If you are planning to get an expenssib pos then at least wait for a big sale.
>>101751193Mega5est never goes on sale fucking chinks
>>101751303it’s one of the hottest most popular $500 POS on the market no freaking duh it won’t go on sale not for awhile until there’s a new spicy meme to take over
>>101751303>generic overgrown cheap plastic hollow shell pos with meme estswhy even bother
>>101751042>>101751059No dumbos, they are great and I enjoy the shit out of them. I just prefer less technical, warmer and smoother tuning for daily use.
>>101751379you're poor
>>101751428blud I'm not the one whining about no sales lmao
>>101751379Because some youtuber liked it or something.
>>101751402So you don't like the tuning but can't admit you fucked up.
If only there was a way to make an IEM you enjoy warmer and smoother for daily use...
>>101751555true, maybe one day we will be able to soft-mod the frequency response so it matches every individuals preference.
Will I regret redeeming the posdelix? I don't need it, and its price is quite inflated for me now, but it's the better way to listen to stuff on your phone, I suppose.
>>101751719yes
>>101751719yeah, eventually. you could've gotten an a55 that does bt with 2x range, music player that holds up to 1tb cards, and custom firmware options with the sacrifice of meme peq. the buttons on a55 are better. the only real downside is proprietary walkman connection for data/charging, but never a problem for me since i always charge mine before bed.
>>101751719I've had one forever, it just stays in my drawer. It has a really narrow use case: how much better is it to plug in to this, than to plug into your phone? A tiny bit better.Bluetooth ear hooks have similar audio quality and a much clearer use case by eliminating the wire. There just aren't any really good ones being sold right now.
>>101751857>bluetooth ear hookscounter point: I don't wanna look like I'm wearing hearing aids
>>101749799>expecting hbb's fat deuce to be good
