Hamster editionHow 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, Papers, etc.):https://iem-eq-guide.pages.dev/>/iemg/'s Blog/Wiki (Archive, 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 DSP (Mild U) - $22• Truthear Gate (Mild V) - $22• EPZ Q1 Pro (V-shape) - $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: >>107201191
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuTOq9hJp94&thttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0K1S0V6v5R4The future is now.
rec cute animu waifu iem holders pls
Which one do I get for bunny?
>>107218033https://letmegooglethat.com/?q=tanchjim+bunny+cable+connector
Anyone interested in reading a comparison and ranking of all my 20 iems?
editor here, i quit
>>107218127only if it ranks based on techs
>>107217870Do you guys know any reliable review for the new 7hz divine?The only one I found was a nigga on the tube rambling about them but didn't actually do any proper testing.
>>107218007
>>107218236Cringeacle collab, avoid.
>>107218249I've got the truthear blue 2 and they sound great.
Thinking of buying this cable (Penon Vocal). It's $62. Not because I think it sound better, but because I like the shiny gold color. But feels like it might be a waste, too.
>>107218260Divine won't sound anything like them.
>>107218238>I don't care if what you're doing works for you, I'm telling you it doesn't because I know everything.
>>107218299whomst even use mmcx nowadays?
jeet here, i gave up comprehending the time domain
>>107218321If it's not fox it doesn't worx.
bum here, i gave up on dodging ukrainian killer drones *splat*
>>107218350Time domain is when DSD has a big number next to it. The bigger the better.
>>107218353you can't be taken seriously. not really..
>>107218399
>>107218033the shorter B version will fit most iems fine because there is still some plastic protrusion
The time domain is real
>they think you can calculate the FR using a fart that lasts milliseconds
>>107218551gangweed
time domain is when you afford a DAC over $49
She domains on my time till my phase shifts
>>107218734I can calculate the FR of an IEM using a fart that lasts 1 sample.
the first jeet to comprehend the time domain
>>107218956There were smart jeets but their society do not allow them to prosper.
>>107219065not until ronald reagan makes them white
>>107218956>mfw I convert DSD to PCM
use case for resampling?
mfw i make a baidu account
>>107219086I mean, figuring out when a supernova explodes (Chandrasekhar-limit) and half of the particle class in the Standard Model is named after you (Boson), they'd at least get the honorary white status.
>>107219065Chandrasekhar's uncle also got a Nobel in physics
wow you jeets are so smart tell me when you can comprehend the time domain or basic english
Looking at the dirt cheap iPod shuffle clones. Anyone know what battery they use? Wondering if I can take a battery meant for a sansa clip or similar, small mp3 player to put in this without needing a new shell. I doubt the battery's any good. I already listen to 64kbps or 128kbps mp3 files. I just care about being able to hear someone's voice clearly and not so much quality. Anyone have experience opening or modding one of these?
>>107219500So I found a disassembly video of this model mp3 player and the internal battery measures roughly 18x18mm compared to the microSD card slot. I averaged the width of a few microSD card slots listed on digikey which is roughly 14mm then compared the card slot to the battery. A sansa clip battery measures 37.2 x 29.5mm. That one definitely won't fit but would there be another, decent battery you could shove in this without having to change the shell?
>>107218238have you fucked a fox in real life yet?you cant call yourself a fox enjoyer until you do.
>>107218132we know>last udpate is july.in that case, care to answer some closing remarks?like, have you reached endgame tho? whats your pos? i hope it's something redpilled like kz or some 5 dolla shitbud. do you agree more with shartur or cringicle?
>>107219590Russia domesticated the fox so it is possible.
>>107219766we hunt them for sport in our parts.
CVJ Konoka
$20 dusk
Just installed 500 Mesh filters on my Doscincos. Pic you see on the left is the EQ I used prior to installing these. With this EQ it sounded OK, but still harsh. It was like there was still some really sharp peaks. Now with the filters on (was super easy to attach, basically like putting on a sticker), I removed the first EQ filter of -5db at 5k, and they sound pretty damn SMOOTH.Only been 5 minutes, so its to early to tell, but this may have been a much better solution than using EQ.Filters on pic:>5000 Hz: -5db, 1Q>7700 Hz: -2db, 4Q>10000 HZ: -3db, 4QI'm exciting now. Going to try this on my KZ Prx as well.>>107220552
>>107217870Does the doll come with Nora or what. How do I get it.>>107218007Get the Asano lego set. The lego hand can hold cables.
>>107220935My EQ is now simply 7700 Hz, -4db, Q2. That's it. Sounds super nice.
>>107220935you don't have a 5128 rig, though..
>>107220908Why do you have an illustrious preset? Gooner target confirmed?
>>107221426These aren't mine, they all come with the moondrop app, I just used the dusk DSP eq since a chink let me know the DSP tech is similar in the chu 2's dsp cable + same company and etc, it sounds amazing for $20.
>>107221439Are you using metal ear tips? I saw someone post a chu with them on another thread, how does that sound?
>>107221451no what the fuck, im using divinius velvet tips
>>107221461I see, I see >>107210922 these metal tips are probably a tinnitus speedrun
>>107221500lrn 2 eq nrd
Never pay more than 20 bucks for a shitbud
>>107221572Im just curious, whats the deal with metal tips, whats the benefit
>>107221657no benefit
its kino
>>107221657Spicier treble
I bought a Tripowin Zonie cable from Amazon and it smells like mold/musk. Still smells after 3 days laying out in the open. Bummer.
Suggestions for cables with switchable MMCX and 2 pin connectors? Or this doesn't exist?
luna or prx for first planar?
>>107222498rarely exists, effect audio does ($200+ cables)
>>107221627
>>107222608Ok thanks. I'll settle for an MMCX
>>107221889Clearly says it's bose.
>we know our target audience
>>107217870>Tanchjim ONE DSP (5 Presets/5-Band PEQ) - $28Should I get the USB-C one or the 3.5mm and a USB-C DAC?
>>107223827For phone DSP is more comfortable, but you can get 3.5 and jiezi DAC for better PEQ but slightly worse comfort. Brick DACs have much worse comfort. For PC use it doesn't matter.
>>107223868Thanks, I'll get the USB-C one then
>>107222554diablo
Is the EU version of the Apple DAC good enough?
>>107224081for IEMs most likely
>>107224081CS46L41 is a drop-in replacement for apple dongle.
>>107224081Yes, I have it, 0.5 Vrms is insanely loud with all my posEven with the volume bug on Android 15 and before (-20dB max volume) it's plenty sufficient unless you want to listen loudly to highly dynamic material
>>107222488Happened to me too, I waited for weeks until I finally threw it away. Get rid of it
>>107224081No.
>noeqs are stuffing their pos with foamWhat causes this mental illness?
is this an okay price?
>>107225334that's like $2 freedom bux, hell yeah it's worth it
>>107224081the only question is "is it loud enough?", and the answer is yes
>>107217870Is this an onahole?
>>107224781>>107225407No.
>>107224081it's good enough for shitbuds but not good enough for more demanding pos like planars, many 2DDs or topping hane
>>107225565literal misinformation0.5 vrm drives planars to 100 dB
Best cable with mic? I found this moondrop one. It's at a decent price, looks good, and the mic is supposedly good, but someone said they were uncomfortable with glasses.
>>107225609inb4 profound mental retardation about headroom
>>107225627No.
For those that don't know, Sound Reproduction edition 4 is in the paper archive.
>>107225772Finally! Is there anything new vs the previous edition on Floyd's side?
>>107225939The biggest difference is the whole new headphone chapter.
>>107225627how much headroom do you need you deaf fuck?>inb4 profound mental retardation about headroomprofound mental retardation is thinking that micro planars need a lot of power
>>107225984oh nice, starting arguments where there aren't any. nobody cares
>>107225939>floydI cant breathe!
>>107225615get em with no earhooks
>>107225609enjoy your limp bass
>>107226334how do you personally know he has 'limp bass'?
>>107226306Why? And how?
>bose qc ultra 2 headphones for 380€ instead of 450€>but it's pre black friday and it's the white coloringhmmm
What cheap pos to get to cannibalize them for a cheap but decent .78mm 2-pin cable? The Q1 Pro that I have got it's earhooks fucked, the only other cable I have is from Chu 2 but it's pretty shit and I'd like to have a spare that doesn't cost as much as brand new IEM's. Some KZ's?
>>107226718yes
>buy 50 diablos>steal the cables and resolder new fittings on>resell cables for $1500 as quantum mono copper crystal handmade cables in 6 months after everyone's forgotten because 7hz heh I'm gunna be rich
>>107226752Nah, Divine is going to effectively become the true Timeless 2 (we're not counting that unneeded facelift) and Diablo is going to become the true Timeless 2 but with more bass. Both will become legends like the first Timeless, Variations and Chu 2.
>>107226791gunna depend on what the you get yellow tip bag(bad b-stock) and green tip bag(s-tier reviewer stock)
>>107225984>projects his own deafnesspottery
>>107226348due to his hearing loss and likely poverty
asr iem reviews be like>this tonality is not ideal>but with eq, this shit is endgamegod bless amir
>>107226925bullshit you're picking fights over nothing. touch grass
>>107226986> Amir> Sharur> EQ guide authorHow come only Pajeets are promoting EQ?
>>107227160It's because browns can't grasp the time domain
>>107227199is that where you smooth out IR with EQ somehow and believe you're actually EQing driver behavior?
How do cables like the Ivipq 07 increase soundstage?
>>107227622More expensive cables have greater placebo, simple as
>>107227622now this is a graph, fr chartreaders mogged
>>107227622dotted line technology, they have to have that plastic wrap on them though or they don't have the technology
>>107225609>>107226334going by asr data, it would drive timeless to about 120dB of bassclearly that's far from enough and you need a 10kW PA amp for each channel at minimum
>>107227743>>107227093No. The answer is still no.
>>107227743>clearly that's far from enoughI can't tell if this is sarcasm or not
>>107227774your answer is utter dogshit because you can't explain yourself. either, "x is no because of y" or shut the fuck up
>>107226334apple dongle has very low output impedance so it won't change FR of a planar IEM meaning bass will be just as good as with more expensive and powerful dongle
>>107228041why should he bother explaining when you'd never get it?
There is a species of troglodytes that believes a more powerful amp will have better bass at the same volume as a less powerful amp. Of course they don't have a rig so they can't actually test anything at the "same volume".
>>107228086uhuhuh that's true
chat, how do i measure driver behavior?
>>107228084because you're embarassing yourself by talking like that. have a conversation like a normal person, or again, shut your bitch ass up. picking fights over, what, chink made pos? literally shut your bitch ass up because at this point you're a zit that needs to be popped.
>>107228091It's measured in USD.
Anyone know of some good silicon tips that are red in color? Want to match them with a blood red cable I ordered.
>>107228111interesting the tuning is similar, but why does the cheaper one have worse technicalities and is just scored lower overall?
>>107228146Because it's cheaper duh.
>>107228137trn t tips red version are the only ones that come to mind, and even they are not purely red
>>107218127sure sounds fun anon
>>107228101wow damn, who pissed in your coffee this morning? anyways im not that guy so your butthurt is misdirected
>>107228146Same Knowles BA driver.
>>107228041Hmmmmm. No. Upgrade your Apple dongle.
>>107228101No.
>>107228184All right, well give me like 2 weeks because I'm still waiting for a few 11.11 deliveries!
Coffee tips are so nice. I just ordered another 8 pairs of size M.They're:>Super comfortable (most comfy I've ever tried)>Sounds good (balanced, and possibly tones down the some harsh peaks, but this may be due to the fit)>Looks good>CheapJust get them. I got 8 pairs for $5.
>>107228252DS2 has been my endgame dac for a couple years now.
>>107228245so it's driver quality+implementation. got it
>>107228351They're literally stock tip tier like the ones that came with gate. Who the fuck is astroturfing these shitty tips?
>>107228630seems like the people actually buying it are actually enjoying it. why's that so hard to believe?
>>107228638Doubt it, seems very artificial. I tried them.
>>107228630
>>107228667Oh so its cringicle shills astroturfing this shit, makes sense.
>>107228655so you got your hopes up and expected magic, that's on you. maybe consider your ability to discern isn't as good as theirs?
>>107228678How much are you getting paid or do you do it for free?
>EPZ Q1 Pro is still the best we can get for under 50 dollars What happened to all the innovation? It was only a couple of years ago the recommendations would change frequently with new releases.
The number of cringear shills is concerning. The new planars he's releasing are total dogshit - this is obvious yet we still have "people" (most likely hired indians or GPT bots) shilling them as if they were any good. Add to this the "coffee tips" which supposedly fix another one of his stinking turd pos and how they're getting shilled and it starts to become clear what's going on.
>>107228146THD. Gotta pay extra for techs.
>>107229072Until KZ figures out customs no upgrade is possible.
>>107228630They're actually pretty nice. Shame That the mediums aren't like 0.3mm smaller or I'd have a perfect long term fit comfort wise.
what's the chuddest IEM on the market today?
>>107229072CCA and QKZ stopped releasing bangers, that's what happened
>>107229606diablo, tansio mirai armor, unrevised cra's and qkz's
>>107229185>The new planars he's releasing are total dogshit - this is obviouselaboratewhy are they dogshit and why is it obvious?>it starts to become clear what's going on.I'm not sure that anything is clear to you
best ~$20 pos currently? i will eq.
>>107229752bunny dsp
>>107229246the fact that they have the same driver has been established already.
>>107229742Curse vishnu and crinacle right now.
>>107217870Sorry for the question, but are there any recommended collar style earbuds? My main concern with wireless ones is losing them or having to constantly take them in or out of my pockets, i tried some cheap collar designed ones and it was nice to leave them hanging there under my shirt at all times, so now i'm wondering if there are any good or quality ones. For the questions in the OP100-200 USDListening to music on uber drives or while waiting for whatever.I don't know enough about music to answer this, i bought some Audeze Maxwell and it's default sound profile feels niceI had some SoundPEATS Sonic before, they sounded fine but i lost one of them when it fell off my ears while walking, so that's why i'd like something wired or not as easy to lose
>>107228245>>107229812different driversKBEar Neon has the standard run-of-the-mill ED-29689HUM Reference has CI-22955 which is used in hearing aids, therefore it has extreme resolution and techs
>>107229882where the fuck were you earlier when anon said they're the same? fuck
>>107229882how is resolution and techs measured for each driver?
The doctor's cable of choice.
i always have to waste money paying for tips i'll never use because im a fucking mutant that uses medium for the left and large for right ear. then there's the chungus nozzle shit like the wanker 2 and hola, which needs a small and medium small.
>>107230090The jokers*
My experiment with the Ziigaat Doscinco failed. I thought the mesh filters (500 strength) helped at first, and they do, but not enough. Even with strong EQ (High shelf from 5000 at -10db) is not enough to remove the ringing.Today I received acoustic foam as well, and was about to install it, but I discovered that the existing grill/filters on the Doscinco is glued onto the nozzle. So unfortunately, all I can do now is give it away.Or could someone give me something I can try as a last ditch effort?Even though it's dark/warm sounding with mesh filter + strong EQ at the moment, it has this weird effect where a certain sound will produce an "echo", and just grow louder and louder. Is this what they call a "resonance"? Imagine you're shouting inside a basement, but instead of a regular echo that is quieter than your own voice, the echo just goes on and on, and becomes louder and louder, growing WAY louder than your own voice. That's pretty much what's happening when I'm listening with this.
>>107229414>Shame That the mediums aren't like 0.3mm smallerBuy an IEM with a 0.3mm thinner nozzle.
>>107225772https://resourcecentre.routledge.com/books/9781032761930 can you upload the companion material?
>>107229072>EPZ Q1 Pro is still the best we can get for under 50 dollarsTanchjim Bunny is right there anon. I'd argue it's the best under $80
>>107230702You can access it with the word "reproduction".
>>107230771Ty anon.
iems for this feel?
>>107230942BUY THE DIP
>>107230942TSMR Armor
>>107219500>>107219555nobody knows what "this model mp3 player" is except you.
>>107225339>$2.00actually ~$38.78
>>107230090who?
>>107231107CEO mindset
>>107229943fidelity/accurately replaying an audio mix.
idk how to use aliexpress, how do i get the best deal on the xenns top pro? i have them at $396 right now
>>107231532how is that measured?
>>107231558it's not one metric. you infer it from different measurable factors that correspond with how accurately a speaker reproduces mixes.
>>107231588what are these different factors?
Linsoul sale has $50 off $120. Really good compared to ali 11.11 if youre gonna get something that range.
>>107231691But they add 40% taxes and duties (just like Ali).
>>107231691Where does it say that? Cant find it on their website
>>107231615low distortion, fast transient response, impulse response accuracy, channel matching accuracy, low noise floor, linearity across volumes..it all adds up
what was that chi-pos that looked like an andromeda but was grey and had a dinky 2-pin connector? it was one of my first pos along with this mfer and a ZS1
>>107231743can you give a list of all of them?
>>107231777off the top of my head, no. that's the gist of it
>>107231802where do i find measurements for all of these? what iem is the best?
>>107231756KZ ZS5 (plastic) ZS6/ZS7(metal)
I thought FLAC music files were a meme; they sound so different from free YouTube Music songs.
>>107231809ASR, L7, understandaudio, they have proper rigs. >what iem is the best?the one you personally enjoy the most. the industry doesn't standardize techs so we don't have a real single tech graph. you want something good for you, you'll have to accept tradeoffs since there's no #1 across the board.
>>107231837>YouTube Musiccompressed to shit.
>>107231821>KZ ZS5yeah, that was it! got it from DHGate with a topping NX1s. felt like a total snobby audiophile back then,.
>>107231843why are there tradeoffs? is there not a list of the best iem based on their performance for each factor?
>>107231837my nigga posted a sennheiser pepe..
KZ = shit brand for boomers with hearing loss. Everyone on Head-fi loves KZ and it irks me.
>>107231880like bigger DD giving better bass extension, but having a slower transient response compared to a smaller DD. BAs are ASS for BASS. that's all you need to know about that. >Is there a list of the best IEM for each performance factor?no and it probably can't exist because not everything is guaranteed. low thd doesn't always mean good soundstage or imaging, a nice csd plot doesn't always guarantee good timbre. fast transients doesn't guarantee sub bass extension, etc.
Aful Explorer vs Juzear Defiant?
Lol. Some guy on Head-Fi bought the new Sound Rhyme SR5s and gave it 5/5 in his review. But, he also said he didn't think it was worth twice as much as the ISN H20 (which apparently it sounds similar to). The result? Penon has blacklisted him from ever purchasing from them again.What the fuck are those people doing?Also they've never said they own Sound Rhyme. They've even denied owning/manufacturing TSMR. This points to something different though.
>>107232054Aful Explorer has better build quality, is vented (unlike the Defiant), and doesn't have ear raping treble energy.
>>107232163Didnt know its even possible to blacklist a buyer over a review, if they did that to me I'd write fake negative reviews for all of their future iems ngl
>>107232194I might start doing this out of spite. All their reviews are published by shills who gets their products for free.
>>107232014then how do people determine which iem have better driver behavior?
Single DD > Single Planar > Multi driver with EST > Multi driver with BA > BA only (multi) > BA only (single)
>>107232308you are talking to a chatGPT botliterally everything he said is false
>>107231743Fake news, all tech monsters have high distortion(BAs), shit transient response(crossovers), shit linearity(R2R) and shit noise floor(tubes).
>>1072324281DD > Multi DD > DD/BA hybrid >>>>>>> dogshit > planar = Multi BA > single BA > EST
IEMs have gotten more mainstream. IEMs back then that cost $20 now cost like $40.
Been using Simgot EA500LM for a while now. The copper nozzle is oxidizing real bad. Didn't realize it was copper so I wasn't cleaning as often as I should.This was a dumb design.
>>107232592photo.
>>107232465I accept your concession
Fola compared to Origin? I like that it has Asano on the box.
>>107232730very similar, possibly smoother treblebetter accessories + cheaper means there's no reason to purchase origin anymore
>>107232747Neat, thanks bro.
>>107232701I just finished cleaning it. I was able to wipe the green gunk off but the copper nozzle doesn't have that 'new' shine to it anymore.You can still see some of that green gunk on it and there's a mark on it, I don't know what that is but I can't remove it.
>>107232766damn man. I live in a humid climate and never had this problem with mine.
>>107232766Also whenever I put in new tips it produces an oily residue. I had to take out the tips and it was already oily. I didn't use it after cleaning it.I think I'll go back to Kefine Delci or something. I don't want oxidizing copper inside my ear, thanks. I vaguely remember them including other nozzles in the packaging but I can't find it. It was either replacement copper nozzles or steel ones.
>>107232791Okay, I found it. It doesn't look like copper and more like steel(?) or aluminum(?), I don't know how to distinguish different metals. I'm switching it out now.
>>107232766That's techs.
>>107232821simgot comes with 2 steel and 1 brass (default) nozzle, the red ones in your pic are the closest to the brass one but its still slightly brighter
>>107232898Is it brass? I assumed it was bare copper by the way it was oxidizing.
>>107229934yeah yeah, every BA is the same, every BA is shit and if there's a BA pos - avoid
>>107232428>>107232561>t.
>>107233015>ear rape :/>loud ear rape :O
>>107232428>>107232561You're all wrong. The best is when there's synergy between drivers that do what they're the best at. Think beryllium DD for rumbly, tightly controlled bass, ED BA for smooth and natural mids and RAD BA for airy, sparkly and extended highs. This configuration is often seen in kilobucks, but you can get it for cheap in FiiO FH3, which is both quality and price/quality champion to this day.
>>107233244BAs aren't good for anything.
>>107233172No.
>>107233244>treble sparklei specifically eq this out every time
>>107233339>being +6 away from quints of quintessential truthtalk about bad luck
my cvj luki came inthey're shit
>>107233376No hearing left.
>>107217870so ive been convinced, as stated in earlier threads, of purchasing bunny. the following inquiry does not concern me nor my preferences (classical), but rather that of my father, who cares not for the finer things in life. he watches film and likes a bit of saturation in the sound (not neutral) whatever that's supposed to mean, boost or bass? dunno. please, with these context in mind, recommend my father some iems that are cheap (20 uncle sams~). waner 2?
>>107233697waner 2 or gate older people tend to like less bass and more treble
>>107233798Older people tend to like darker tunings, because they stop giving a shit about treble. They just want to listen to their muddy rock ballads with muddy tuning.
>>107233803that's not what actual research showed
>>107233813He's a zoomer with hearing loss. Don't mind him.
>>107233803if you think he'd want a set with more bass something like edc pro will be ideal
>>107233527user error. you bought a nigbass iem, go eq it as such and play some nigger tunes
subbass is goated
>>107233831but they sound ass with 'black' musicalmost came from listening to 'why so serious?' tho
>>107232579I would pay 100 for an unrevised hbb
>>107234391> i want to give grifter more moneywhat is this condition called
>>1072346978 inches and thick, daughter died yesterday
>>107234697I already paid 60 bucks for fake hbbs, whats 100 bucks for (1) real unit? Shits tight.
are there any Bluetooth (i know, heresy) things similar to picrel for IEMs? i don't have a 3.5 jack and don't want to get a shitty adapter.
>>107234813TRN BT3S Pro.
>buy KZ EDC PRO for $5 on 11/11>figure that’s cheap enough to try IEM’s for first time>they sound way worse than regular AirPods, especially the ProsI’m not sure what I was expecting for $5. They sound worse than my $30 Chinese gaming headset. They are a lot better than other shitty headphones you get for free, though.
Bought the cheapest audiophile approved headphones and I had no idea that music can actually make me smile. Sounds better than anything I had before, usually very cheap shit or stuff that came by default with various devices.
>>107235027I don't think they are that bad, they beat almost every other $5 shitbut I tried. Definitely better than the Gate at least.
>>107235027>worse than $30 chink gaming headposedczo in shambles
>>107235027what exactly sounds worse compared to airpods? and which ones? airpods pro 2?
>>107235076Yeah they’re better than basic free headphones that you get on an airplane but Idk, I kind of expected more despite the low price. I never tried IEM’s before so I was expecting something revelatory for some reason. I guess cheap stuff sounds cheap.
>>107235142Nah first gen pros and 2nd gen regular AirPods. The regular AirPods just sound way more clear and the pros have actual bass that doesn’t sound muddy while still being able to reproduce the higher frequencies well unlike the KZ’s. Don’t take my input too seriously, though, I’m no hardcore audiophile. I eq’d the KZ’s and they do sound better, but I have to change them for each song and the AirPods just sound generally good for everything.
>>107235101edczo only has origin and edc pro, so it makes sense the edc sound godly in comparison
Got an EPZ Q1 like 1 year ago. I'm feeling like the left side is a bit quieter than the right... What's the next step of the operation? Buy a better one? Try to fix? I cleaned the surfaces with iso alcohol.
>>107235180>I eq’d the KZ’s and they do sound better, but I have to change them for each songwhat kind of EQ did you do?if you think they have a muddy bass it's pretty easy to fix.
>>107235246Zoom in with phone camera to try and see any wax. Alcohol does almost nothing most of the time, you need to pick the wax out with a needle.
>>107235369>you need to pick the wax out with a needle.Not that guy, but is that how you clean them? I;m worried I'm just pushing the wax inside if I do that.
My Pure arrived today, I remember there was some discussion about 2m cables recently. I think the cheap KBEAR cables with a small protrusion should work just fine.I love the sound so far, for now I'm using stock tips, but I've got Tri Clarions and Dunu S&S lined up for when I feel like tip rolling.
>>107235369I put some iso alcohol in a tiny container and the metal nozzle is resting there in a grid to see if anything comes out. I'm using an kz iem in the meanwhile. Any other recommendations like the epz q1 pro (simmilar price target too)? my previous was a tang zu wan er 1 (the jade one) so you have an idea of my profile. i like to hear female vocals and drum n bass
>>107235392You don't shove the needle inside, you scrape the walls with the nozzle tilted downwards so it either falls down or gets stuck to the needle. >>107235407>Any other recommendationsNot really, maybe Bunny but I haven't tried it.
>>107235219>also worse than $30 chink gaming headpostanchjimfag in onaholes
What are the least bad iems under $5?Also, does anyone else doom about never being able to hear higher frequencies again as they get older?
>IEM with a mic cost $20>same one without a mic cost $60what in the fucki dont want a mic, i dont want people listening to me say nigger
>>107235911edc pro !!>Also, does anyone else doom about never being able to hear higher frequencies again as they get older?no, bass and mids are what matter
>>107235911>higher frequenciesnot worth anyway
Cheapest gold-looking cable? I can only find for close to $40 on Ali.
so what do i do if i want to use the tanchjim fola with the usb-c cable (for the natural preset) on my desktop pc? i have a protocol max but i dont have any sort of usb-c dac or any way to extend this cable to reach my motherboard's usb-c port
>>107236435extension cable or a USB dac with swappable cable (like the BHD Pro).
>>107236421define good looking?openheart cables are pretty good lookingor something like TRN TN
>>107236468BHD Pro has 3.5mm out and 4.4mm out and takes USB-C in, am i missing something? what i need is a DAC that takes usb-c in and provides usb-c out but i guess thats an extension cable, so what im really asking is what kind of cable will not ruin my source/chain
>>107236574Gold looking, not good looking. Like this
>>107236595Just a regular USB extension cable for $5.
>>107235911You don't necessarily lose hearing with age, you lose hearing with high frequencies over time. In other words, the longer you don't EQ, the more your ears adapt to it and become deaf. It works out.
>>107236625QKZ sells cheap gold cables, but you're stuck with QDC connectors.
Instead of spending over $400 on a dozen shitbuds, I should've have just bought the Softears Volume S.
>>107236682>but you're stuck with QDC connectors.Will they work as regular 2pin 0.75 or 0.78?
>>107236686Never spend more than 20 bucks on a shitbud. How'd you spend $30+ every time? You can get 12 shitbuds for free over 3 months.
>>107236625
for the notpoorfags, i see some increased coin discounts for: Aful Performer 5+2, CrinEar Daybreak, Softears Volume S, Dunu DK3001BD, Mangird Tea Pro, and a few others.P5+2 and Daybreak for like $100 each
>>107236702Cause some of them cost $70 (like the Simgot EW300). Also add 40% tax and tariffs to every purchase cause I'm in Mexico.
>>107236797>Softears Volume S,Where are you seeing the increased discount for this? How much are you getting it for and from which store?
>>107236910coins page
>>107236695Unfortunately they only work with IEMs with that connector, not the other way around. >>107236910You have to search the items you want first, then check the app's coin page, or they don't show up.
>>107236910coins page through mobile app. from Shenzhenaudio my price for it goes down to about $235 with all fees
>>107236915>coins pagewhere is that? can you link it?
>>107236949Ok, but on Hifigo (without coins) the price is already like $230 (this is after the official Ali coupon is applied).
>>107236963ok good find yeah. hifigo has lots of low prices on stuff on ali
>>107236939>>107236949Ok thanks. I went to the coinbase but the price is the same as in the web browser ($235).
>>107236797I see them. tfw I'll never accumulate $85 worth of coins cuz $5 shitbuds are too tempting
Is the Divinus Velvet Orange same as regular? Been avoiding the original because black tips are ugly/boring.
>>107236978The price is the same but you get a higher coin discount. If you're lucky you'll see some 20%+
>>107237152>The price is the same but you get a higher coin discount. If you're lucky you'll see some 20%+I see. But you gotta have coins for that to matter though? I only have like $2 in coins
>>107237162Open the app every day you get 70 coins per day plus more from timewaster minigames. You can earn thousands of coins in few weeks.
>>107237184>Open the app every day you get 70 coins per day plus more from timewaster minigames. You can earn thousands of coins in few weeks.Ok but when you buy a product only like 5% of the purchase price can be paid with coins?
Punch Audio Portazo (1DD, 2 Planars)
>>107237288>Dual Planar Magnetic Tweeters: Custom dual planar tweeters extend treble up to 35kHz, offering ultra-fast response, lifelike high frequencies, and exceptional micro-detail resolution for an expansive, realistic soundstage.It has treble extension up to 35khz. What's the point of that? Can you even hear that?
>>107237207Yeah basically, that's why I mentioned if you're lucky, some products has 20-30% coin discount, dropping some items price way down. >>107237288>another linsoul slop brand
>>107237316I didn't like the Kunten. I had way higher expectations. It's very sibilant and sharp to my ears.
>>107237316>>107237300It will kill your hair cells with inaudible treble peaks, whats not to like?
>>107237326So it's the Zenith without the metal shell, nozzle filter and accessories? Luckily I have some tuning filters laying around.
>>107217870I don't like iems or earbuds. I do like the Sony ICD-UX570. It can be used as a portable media player, but it is an incredibly versatile device. It supports most audio formats. Super small device, fits in a change pocket. It has tactile buttons that can be manipulated under duress. It can record audio via aux. PBT plastic. Insane battery life. You can find it on sale for under $100.
>>107237300>Can you even hear thatno
>Budget$200-$300 >Intended use (media, source, environment)MP3, through headphones, using as a tool to play along to music>Frequency response preference and music examplesmostly 320kbps, jazz>Past gear and your thoughts on themiPod Classic - loved it, should i just get a refurbished one?
>>107236903they sim(p)got you good....
>>107237500>Sony ICD-UX570I have one of these. I only use it for voice recording though. Perhaps I should use it as a DAP too. Never thought of it.
Just got the Truthear Nova on sale. What did I think of it?I have a more premium aftermarket cable so you don't have to tell me what I thought of the stock cable.
I ended up ordering this one (actual gold plating, so should look like gold). Will be paired with my Aful Explorer. Navy blue + gold = good shit.
I have the Sennheiser HD6XX and I'm happy with them but if I don't wanna wear headphones all day, how much would speakers with an equivalent quality cost?
>>107237964For the most bang for your buck, look for models like the KEF Q150 or ELAC B6.2 when they are on sale.
>>107237964it depends on the size of your room and how far away from the speakers you will sit. Do not buy speakers that are too big, that kills the sound.Either way you cant compare headphones to speakers. Speakers almost always sound better and more natural.
>>107237919nova was obsoleted a while ago
>>107238014chatgpt lost
>>107238014>how much would speakers with an equivalent quality cost>this dogshit instead of a proper answerjust don't say anything then dumbass
>>107238130NTA, i dont know whats equivalent quality to a sennheiser 6XX, i heard every sennheiser from 559 to 599 and they were all utter dogshit.But as an iloudtard, I can only recommend you the micro monitor PRO's, since those come with their own Arc X mic and a lifetime subscription for Arc X, so you can EQ your shit precisely based on your room.It will set you 500 dollarerinos but I wouldve done it had they existed back when I was shopping for speakers.
>>107237964at desk? adam D3V or kali lp unf and then a sub + omni mic to calibrate them and fix bad modes below the room transition
>>107238130>just don't say anything then dumbassYou are the dumbass if you dont understand that its not as simple as just buying speakers. You have to consider what type of room theyre going to stand in. If you have a small room that is well treated with carpet flooring then $100 is enough to easily beat the HD650.
>>107238206it literally doesn't matter if it's "not that simple" >then $100 is enoughwhich model
>>107238206nta but I accept your concession for him
>>107238198>>107238203>>107237986>>107238014Thanks, yeah at desk basically. I work from home and the room is pretty smal
>>107237950you know it's a yellow color plastic sleeve right
>>107238301You know only the appearance and the comfort of the cable matters, right?
>>107237964Literally any speaker is better than sennheisers.
>>107238413you know you wasted $40 on plastic and $1 of gold right
>>107238445Could be $0 of gold and still be worth it(if it matches the IEM).
>>107238203>adam D3V>>107238198>micro monitor PROBoth of these seem nice, which one should I pick?
>>107238456It doesn't. Your monitor isn't color corrected. Enjoy your $40 of yellow plastic though.
matching a bright yellow with the explorer is probably the most tasteless thing i've witnessed here in the past yearnavy and gold work primarily because of the textural difference between both, and only works in specific ratiosif you use that cable with the explorer, the combination will end up looking gaudy
bake now shithead or next thread gets no eq guide
>>107238471they are not in the same price category, adam competes against the normal micro monitors, I'd expect the MM Pro to mop the floor with them
>>107237950Think moondropped has a gigaoverpriced golden cable
>>107238613You don't know how to bake.
>>107238655instead of crying how about you do it retard
>>107238232Add a subwoofer and it'll be great.
>>107238691>>107238691>>107238691
>>107238571You don't like Ukraine or something?
>>107238625Guess I'll go with the MM Pros, thanks!
