How to request advice:>Budget>Intended use (media, source, environment)>Frequency response preference and music examples>Past gear and your thoughts on themFAQ:>Where do I buy IEMs?Amazon, Aliexpress, Linsoul, Hifigo, Shenzhenaudio>Shopping Guide (IEMs, PMPs, Cables, Ear Tips, etc.):https://rentry.org/consoomer_guide>EQ Guide (EQ 101, Targets, Myths & Misconceptions, Case Studies, etc.):https://4ciemg.github.io/IEM-EQ-Guide/>/iemg/'s Blog/Wiki (Archieve, Books & Papers, Music Editorial, etc.):https://4ciemg.github.io/IEMGazette/>Frequency Response Graph Toolsquig.link>Budget Wire Over-Ear IEMs:• Tripowin Ruta10 (Mild V) - $18• Tanchjim Bunny (Mild U) - $20• Truthear Gate (Mild V) - $22• EPZ Queer1 Pro (V-shape) - $35• Kiwi Ears Cadenza (Mild V) - $35>Bullet IEMs:• Tanchjim ONE DSP (5 Presets/5-Band PEQ) - $28• Etymotic ER2XR (Neutral) - $140>Flathead Earbuds:• Blue Vido (Warm) - $5• Yincrow X6 (Warm) - $10>USB-C DACs:• JCally JM6 (Non Pro) / CX Pro - $8• JadeAudio JIEZI (10-Band PEQ) $18• Tanchjim Stargate II (8-Band PEQ) - $38• Qudelix 5K (20-Band PEQ/GEQ) - $110 >PMPs:• HiBy R1 - $85• HiBy M300 - $200>AVOID USING:• Mainboard audio when using multi-driver posPrevious Thread: >>106469786
Asking again because the last thread died.Is there any portable player that will allow me to connect with a subsonic/navidrome server that doesn't run android? Everything just seems to be either the most barebone OS ever made or just a fucking phone.
The “KB EAR” Coffee eartips have been generating a fair bit of buzz among reviewers lately, so I decided to purchase a set and see what all the fuss was about. Interestingly, these eartips don’t seem to feature in KB EAR’s main product catalogue, which leads me to believe they are sold under consignment.Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: are these eartips worth your time and money? From my perspective, the answer is a resounding no! Their performance is mediocre at best, and here is why. My initial impression was how congested the upper frequencies sounded, despite the fact that these eartips have a wide bore. Typically, wide-bore eartips, such as KB EAR’s own TRI Clarions, tend to accentuate the treble, lending a sparkle and liveliness to the overall presentation. In this instance, however, the Coffee eartips sounded as if the upper frequencies were struggling to break free. The soundstage is surprisingly narrow as well, which is rather disappointing. Vocal presence is acceptable, but due to the aforementioned treble congestion, female voices can sound somewhat nasal. The bass is rather weak, too. There is a hint of mid-bass bloat, which adds a bit of body, but there is no real definition or texture. The sub-bass also sounds dispersed, rather than delivering a straight, deep dive.On a more positive note, these eartips are indeed comfortable for extended listening sessions, as one of the reviewers highlighted. They certainly live up to that claim. Personally, I would not recommend the KB EAR Coffee Soft Silicone Eartips. While they are undoubtedly comfortable, they ultimately degrade the sound performance of your IEMs. In my opinion, the sonic compromises outweigh the comfort benefits, making these eartips a less-than-ideal choice for discerning audiophiles. There are far better options available on the market that offer both comfort and superior sound quality.Purchase from KB EAR AliExpress Official Store
>>106501073ipod touch maybe
>>106501047wow Vivian is hot
>>106501524Fair enough I didn't think of them but it's kinda in that just another phone category for me.
>>106501589>>106501047she's a hag
XSL is the iem brand that's going under the radar. Has alu iems as low as $20, and their pricey ones only hit like $100. Meanwhile, they graph really well above their price range. This is their $50 one compared to Dunu Davinci. Imo, it punches above it's weight.
>>1065017972019 ahh graph.
>>106501797????
>>106501073>>106501597>another phoneYes
>>106501443How are they as compared to Velvets?
>>106501073a laptop is portable...
>>106501868NTA but I like them more than velvets with my daybreaksAlso I don't think they really make much difference in treble for me compared to stock tips...
>>106501797do they have any options without the elevated niggerbass in your pic?
>>106501878My desktop is portable with a big enough battery
tfw listening to pbthal vinyl rips on your $0 IEMs through tube amp and R2R
Flangezo won. The Great 'Zo War is over. Chuzo had a chance to be the victior, but he deserted.
newfag here, I want to buy a DAC that has both 3.5 and 4.4mm connector, should I buy Snowsky Melody or spend extra and get Echo Mini instead? or is there any cheaper option?
>>106502176did Saintzo even compete
>>106502199only in regard to schizophrenia powerlevel, otherwise he's a worthless shill and a living ad banner
>>106502194EPZ TP35 Pro
>>106502210now that's kinda mean :(
>>106502212that shit is more expensive than both fiios nigger
>>106502194the new moondrop dawn pro 2 it has dsp too
>>106502229how's the transition going troonzo?
>>106502232Slightly more expensive than the Echo Mini where I'm at. My bad.
>>106502242still more expensive
This Chinaman is laughing all the way to the bank at all the stupid gweilos who put their trust in him. You can tell he enjoys lying to the dirty white man to his face as he peddles his wares.
>>106502319Good iem
Just bought my first IEM and I'm discovering that my right ear is slightly weaker than my left. Which was always the case, but a IEM makes the difference so much more noticeable compared to a headphone.Great.
>>106502349Now you're a schizo Welcome to the clubHope you can leave soon
>>106502349L/R balance exists
>>106502343are you a nigger or a jeet?
You can safely discard opinions of anyone that uses less bass than harman.
Harman is based on a sample of around untrained 250 listeners, and about 50 of whom (20%) were literally niggers, which is an overrepresentation. But more importantly, why would you arbitrarily follow the Harman target when it's based solely on listener preference when we know listener preference varies wildly when you separate groups by gender, race, age, listening experience, etc. even according to Harman's own research? Women for example prefer less bass than Harman. As do older (30+ year old) men, trained listeners, and just the average white listener.
>>106502343It breaks>>106502319That the only solace these "men" have
>>106501047>>106499313Asking for help again from the last thread
Totl anon here. Impressions with the Sovereign Symphony 8W. Unofficial cable from Nightjar and MSRP is around 15,000 SGD (not sure about US pricing).>Ergonomics0/10. This cable is literally painful to use long-term. Normally when I wear the Storm with the stock Mira cable, the 2pins are angled inwards, pointing towards my head, but the earhooks and 2pin connectors for the SS8W are fucking massive. There’s no room left for an inward angle and this changes the insertion angle for the Storm as well. The Storm is tilted upwards and exerts pressure on my ear canal which becomes sore after just 30mins.Even when stationary I’ve got to be mindful of how I wear it. The weight of the earhook tugs on my IEMs and so I gradually lose seal whenever I turn my head. It kinda helps if I rest the entire weight of the cable on the table but that means leaning back is out of the question.Walkability is surprisingly decent with the cable tho.>Sound quality (A/B’d with stock Mira MK2 cable)SS8W is a U-shape, bright-leaning cable as compared to the stock Mira. For some reason, on the same volume step, the SS8W sounds louder – possibly due to lower output impedance? Or maybe the boosted coloration is just more audible. On “Bloody Mary” by Lady Gaga, the opening background static is more audible with the SS8W. Bass is slightly louder but also bloomy, Mira’s bass is definitely tighter and better controlled.The bright-leaning nature of the SS8W is more audible on weebshit like “Hoshizora no Memoria” and “あの輝きを忘れない” (both by Chata). Chata’s vocals sound a tad more laidback and less shouty on the SS8W (maybe it stages wider?), and cymbals sound more extended.On Shadow Shape by Hatsuki Yura, I can hear the same bright nature of the cable – more treble texture, but bass sounds slightly muddy and not as tight as the Mira MK2. The muddiness comes through evidently around the 2:40 mark when the drums kick in when the duo sings their duet.
>>106503670how do you feel that EDC Pro w/ apple dongle wrecks your whole setup?
Got my Moondrop May bros, they're comfy
>>106503670Humiliation ritual.
>>106502047>niggerbassHarman gets called out for it's dogshit bass. That slight boost is good.
>>106504143I don't like to treat audio as a competition, if you are happy with the EDC Pro then more power to you
>>106504143
>>106504247>flippantly spending exorbitant amounts of money, in the abyss of diminished returns for what has always been considered marginal, if even noticeable or existing, gains in 'quality'.
>>106504310BA pos is solid in the negative returns.
>>106504143whatever u say epzigger
>>106505435>assuming I own or give a shit about epzyou're already way in over your head, chuddie. don't create problems where there aren't any.
>>106505480the lady doth protest too much methinks
>>106505495>I don't love epz, you do!"lolhvyn2
How to tell the difference between the real ratzo and his epzigger imitator:Ratzo:>only talks about enjoying the music>shills edc pro and other kzs but never engages in techs debatepedophilia>fat as fuck fingersEpzigger furfag pedo sussy imposter>always uses edc pro to shit on other pos thereby shielding his precious epzs from criticism>never talks about enjoying the music>constant debatepedophilia over techsKNOW THE DIFFERENCE
>>106505574>thinks /iemg/ is relevant enough to canonize anons as if samefagging and instigating constant fights isn't this general's bread and butter.>prioritizes drama between anons over having a conversation like a normal person.>still gets it wrong.KNOW THE DIFFERENCE
After months, or honestly I’d even say years, of tip rolling with every single pair of in-ear monitors I buy, and driving myself crazy trying to find differences between all the different SpinFit models or the new Dunu eartips, or wondering if the stock tips are good enough, etc., and never being fully satisfied, always feeling like I should swap them out for just a bit better sound...In the end, I’ve decided I’m going to sell or throw away all my eartips and stick with the KBEAR 07 model, specifically. It’s like a Swiss army knife; not the best at anything, not perfect in any way, but good enough at absolutely everything, and it’s comfortable, and it never falls off my IEMs, no matter what.Also cheap AF and widely available
