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How to request advice:
>Budget
>Intended use
>Sound signature (or genres you like)
>Past gear and your thoughts on them

FAQ:
>Where do I buy IEMs?
Amazon, Aliexpress, Linsoul, HiFiGo, Shenzenaudio, KEEPHiFi

IEM, Cable, and Ear Tip Recommendations:
https://rentry.org/c8gqc

/iemg/ Budget Hall of Fame:
• 7Hz Salnotes Zero (bright neutral) - $20
• KZ ZVX (V-shape) - $20
• Truthear Hola (bassy neutral) - $20
• KZ D-Fi (switch tuning) - $30
• TKZK Ouranos (mild V) - $55
• Truthear Hexa (neutral) - $80

USB-C DACs:
• CX31993 / VE Abigail - $10
• Truthear Shio - $70
• Tanchjim Space - $90
• Qudelix 5K - $110

PMPs:
• HiBy R2 Gen II - $90
• Shanling M0 Pro - $130
• Hidizs AP80 Pro-X - $200
• HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 - $210
• Sony NW-A306 - $350
• TempoTec V6 - $370

Previous thread: >>92751279 →
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nicehck db1 girl, nice.
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news: 
now we have news, I guess.
>local schizo keeps at it
>>92751321 →
>it's ogre for brazil anons
>>92751321 →
>anon received tempotec march III
>>92772603 →
>anon drops b2 into ginger ale, results unclear
>>92773098 →
>audiosense rip
>>92775453 →
>new tanya dsp
>>92795479 →
>new pmp guide
>>92798216 →
>o hexa shipped
>>92801914 →
If I missed something noteworthy, apologies.

sirs redeem vido
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>>92807211 (OP)
Just ordered 2 of these that come with a nice waifu on the packaging
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It seems like I have more earwax than the usual person – are foam tips no go for me?
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>>92807606
why two... I mean they're good but for that same price point I would have tried one panda pk2s
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>>92807731
Because I have a tendency to break them... Or drop one earpiece in cola, etc. Happened to my last 3-4 pairs
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>>92807763
anon...
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>>92807763
are you the same guy that dropped b2 in ginger ale?
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>>92807211 (OP)
wheres pedophilesharur?
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>>92807804
Nope...
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>>92807713
in general yes 
ear canal will get hotter, foam surface will irritate skin more than silicone, and foam is a chore to clean/change, although can last months
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>>92800501 →
I know that anything above $50 is confusing and scary for most of you fags but maybe someone can help?
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>>92808220
Of course not iBasso, it doesnt have balanced
t. Bought KA2 for 30, fuck yeah I did
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>>92808220
Shio measures better, but it is not like it matters since it is inaudible 
What matters is that it has both 3,5mm and 4.4mm bal but iBasso doesn't
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>>92807211 (OP)
her iems are garbage
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>>92808748
they were -okay- at the time, but then chu came out and while chu is nowadays crap, it was miles ahead back then.
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>>92807554
>sirs redeem vido
what that means, seriously?
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>>92809061
vidos are stupid cheap earbuds, they have their own lore because of hype when first discovered by westerners, subsequent QC issues because they couldn't churn them fast enough, different tuning given color of their shells (the blue ones being the OGs), etc.
Nowadays, there's the 2022 vido, also known as yd30, traceless (the last two being different implementations by other companies) All of the new models come with a new driver, clear shell, and a more even tuning.
Anyways you get a really nice performer for $2, maybe a tad more if you're after the variants.
Personally:
$1-999: vido
$15-25: miku buds
$25-50: eb2s, panda pk2s, nsc 80ohm, maybe some qigom but I haven't tried them yet
I'm kinda joking with the vido pricing but sometimes they're quite unfair, to either buds and some iems.
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>>92807970
What about the hybrid ear tips? Are they a meme?
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>>92807606
Was considering an EB2S because of Superdeal. My experience with ~$3 YD30 buds was bad tho. Worst channel imbalance I've ever heard and fit is different than IEMs which I have figured out. MX500 shell does not just werk for me
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>>92810113
Not a meme, although I havent personally tried them (since Im a witness to spinfit) the idea is pretty simple, you still get foam to fill space inside of the flange for more isolation, but it wont soak in wax and dirt and irritate skin, so mostly fixes the problem from the looks of it, although I think it still would increase earwax to some degree because more pressure on the ear canal + less space. Atleast they will last longer, you can wash foams too btw
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>>92810205
try qian39, or pk type of shell.
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https://a.aliexpress.com/_EuKiAHV should I buy this POS?
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>>92807211 (OP)
why is blessing2 dusk in Hall of fame and blessing3 an honorable mention
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>>92811510
Basslet version of b2, 2nd DD just for marketing purposes
No custom waifu engraving possible, mirror faceplate is probably the worst way you could go
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>>92811242
i saw old man akros cover it. 1DD+4BA be bussin fr no cap 2023. i don't think it's well-tuned though.. jewzear 14t is a lil better tuned, also looks nicer cause clear resin. jq 4u pro is my esoteric chang favorite. apparently same as mega5p, but idk i think there are slight differences whether in tuning or internal components/build
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LETSHUOER EJ07M vs Thieaudio Monarch MKII vs Moondrop S8
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>>92811788
here nibba open up your mouf here comes the choochoo train. honestly s8 is prob the loser being all-BA and more treble-heavy in all the wrong places. hella BA timbre likely. some anon wasn't real happy with ej07m sound, dunno if his unit was bad or what
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>>92811642
Yeah, thought so, I think I'll wait for KZ's version with their legendary XUN driver and other gimmicks, at least it seems they changed engineers or something because D-fi seems to be well tuned.
Still regretting not picking up simgot ea500 at $50, oh well
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>>92811872
thanks bwo
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speaking of esoteric changfi https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005374656127.html

wtf is that review, I know some nuances are lost on me bcuz of ESL but that reads terribly
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>>92811872
MkII could be a winner here, but its tuning lacks any wow effect. Imagine going to a michelin star restaraunt and ordering fish'n'chips. These will be the best fish and chips you had in your fucking life but it is still just fish and chips.
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when are the variations 2 coming out
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Why is shartur so quiet about his iem collab?
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>>92807211 (OP)
>PMPs:
>• HiBy R2 Gen II - $90
>• Shanling M0 Pro - $130
>• Hidizs AP80 Pro-X - $200
>• HiBy R3 Pro Saber 2022 - $210
>• Sony NW-A306 - $350
>• TempoTec V6 - $370
all pos
why aren't there more players like the plenue d?
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>>92807211 (OP)
Why would you buy a PMP instead of just using your phone?
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What sound signature should I look into for death metal?
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newfag here, i have the qudelix 5k and tried the autoeq thing and i dont notice any difference
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>>92813837
my mobile phone doesn't support music playback
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>>92813895
>What sound signature should I look into for death metal?
Still a subjective element for you to figure out. Do you prefer energetic, very clear, "metallic" instrument presentation? Or do you prefer a warmer, thicker, "lo-fi" sound?
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>>92814016
people eq dacamps?
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>>92814198
Crystal clear. Wall to wall noise is hard to hear through on shitty speakers
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>>92814667
lower bass V-shape, bright neutral, or Harman should all be good. ofc there are varying degrees of all these sound signatures, general idea being you want upper mids & treble properly elevated above bass presence
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>>92814736
I will look into these, thanks anon
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any good dark bass boosted iems in the 300$ range
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Anything more durable but sounds similar to Chu? Bought one 6 months ago and the left side is almost dead already.
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>>92814852
7hz zero. simgot ew100(probably)
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did any of you guys buy one of those old ass Hifiman Hm603 daps? I'm kinda intrigued by them. My sole concern is that I might not be able to replace the battery, also I couldn't find info about how large of a SD it can take.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LfK0iW3a0RQ [Embed]
Is he right?
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Want --> portable flac player

>Budget
50$
>Intended use
Listen to music. No internet connectivity. Preferably smaller device
>Sound signature (or genres you like)
post rock, indie rock, m83ish electronica, classical
>Past gear and your thoughts on them
android phone w/ foobar. love it but I want something smaller that's offline. also bought a 1st gen ipod nano for 15 bucks on a whim but it's a massive pain in the butt ngl
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hi guys im new here. should i make purchasing decisions based on what this guy says?
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>>92815268
>fotm best thing ever
hes just a zeos who shits in the street these days
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>>92815322
can he even afford 20$ IEMs
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>>92815350
He has more IEMs than you.
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>>92815268
dsp iems are like breast implants, you get what you want but it is not completely real + what we have learned from quarks there are some problems too like it totally derping out, having high noise floor etc.
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>>92815305
xduoo x2s, shmci c5s

yw bb
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>>92815378
>dsp iems are like breast implants
Ohnonono EQ/DSPbros... have we fallen for a facade?
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>>92815268
Just get a normal IEM and EQ it yourself, even with DSP the manufacturer can't possibly predict your in-ear resonance. Much better DAC options too.
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>>92815437
thanks these look neato
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>>92814829
>any good dark bass boosted iems in the 300$ range
Just go for Mangird Tea2, Aliexpress listings around $220. Or splurge and treat yourself to the brand spanking new Dunu SA6 MKII
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>>92815378
dsp iems are like breast implants, when done correctly its indistinguishable from the real thing
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>>92815322
Out of them all, he's the one whose opinion you should weight the highest, however your personal experience should be weighted even higher in evaluation of your final decision.
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>>92814016
>i have the qudelix 5k and tried the autoeq thing and i dont notice any difference
i don't own q5k, but are you sure it's enabled? if that's double-checked, then i'm assuming the EQ changes you are making are within ~3db up or down either way, which in reality isn't a huge amount depending on the exact region and how critically you are listening. sometimes pos have 3db or even greater unit variance
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>>92815322
Quarks DSP turned out to be microphonic, hissy pos, Ling Long's driver literally cracks when inserting. Every IEM this guy recommends is pos because he doesn't listen to any of them prior to shitposting. 

Not to mention his Etymotic saga… This person —just like GPT-4 and other LLMs—is incapable of making and intelligent decision.

Harman is descriptive, not prescriptive, just remember that. It's ok to enjoy mild V instead of the latest Harman squig.
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>haven't worn IEMs in over a month (early march)
>my earussy is legitimately tighter and smaller now
what the actual fuck
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>>92813729
There is, it's called the nw-a55 but some pissbaby through a fit about it being old a few weeks ago so it got taken out of the OP. The plenue d is even older
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>>92816649
>earussy
please never speak again
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>>92818676
don't worry, i put in the Ety foams with my er2se and theyre back to normal.
my ear dildo insertion fun will resume as normal! (L size tips)
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a girl asked me if i was wearing a hearing aid when i had my cca cra in public im never going to get pussy now thanks to you fags if i bought airpod pros id probably be nuts deep right now
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>>92819463
>not going a lot with it
ngmi
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>>92819345
>literal earussy dilation
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>>92807211 (OP)

I will ask for headphones advice since /hpg/ died-ed again
>Budget
up to about 250/300$
>Location
Poland
>Open-back/closed back
doesn't matter that much
>Preferred listening (genres, artists)
customizing for specific music genres is autistic but I mostly listen to darksynth, then techno,electro,acid, occasionally metal. In short, electronic music in general.
>How you plan to use
Gaming and music on desktop. I'm planning on getting a DAC with it,probably something like ifi. This is why the budget contraint comes in since I have allocated ~300$ or slightly more for a desktop DAC with decent audio. (feel free to suggest,too)
>Past headphones?
Sony xm3s and after someone nogged them the xm4s. I actually like bassy headphones.
Despite what /g/ says, xm4s are much better at noise cancelling gunshots at range so despite the inferior battery they are an upgrade.
Anything above .223 is slightly unpleasant but they do just fine for anything below. At least I don't have to buy the 3Ms for this specific reason,lmao.
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I can't seem to find any 3.5mm male to 3.5mm female DAC's for sale. USB-A male to 3.5mm female would work too, can't find it for sale though. Anyone have any recommendations? It's for an on Thinkpad that doesn't have type-C ports. I could buy a USB-A to C, then a DAC, and then plug my headphones into that but that seems silly.
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>>92819463
Honestly man it’s just about how you carry yourself. Like the other anon said, roll with it. It’s called “agree and amplify.” I’m no relationship expert but I’ve become confident enough to speech check my way into pussy. I have yet to keep a girl for more than a few months because I’m a sperg but it’s a WIP. I’ll figure that out too
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>>92819757
old dongle dac/amps used to be usb-a. stuff like the dragonfly and thx onyx.
from my experience, youre better off with a usb-a to usb-c adapter that is a flexable bendable cable. the solid one-piece ones can add a lot of bulk.
if youre on a true old school StinkPad you could buy a DAC for the ExpressCard.
some old fag from csg used to rock a Creative sb0950 and he said it sounded fine
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>>92819757
Some of the USB-C dongles come with a short USB-A male -> USB-C adapter. It is a bit janky and cumbersome, but it does work. I know the generic silver boxed CX31993 comes with it as an option, and Moondrop Dawn includes it. Unsure of the other popular options exact packaging
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>>92819674
>>92819757
For at-home desktop use (not a dongle), Topping DX1 and DX3 Pro+ are the usual recommendations depending on your budget. They connect via USB-A/B
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>>92819463
Skill issue.
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>>92820350
oh shit, yea, it does have an express card slot . . . i'll look into that. 

>>92820516
i might try that!
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I love my iPods :)
I have a 5.5 and a 4th gen monochrome coming in the post soon
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>>92822098
What is he playing?
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>>92822469
Idolm@ster Cinderella Girls: Starlight Stage
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I just bought some raycon earbuds I am tired of the stupid fuckinh gas station earbuds breaking and making me buy a new pair every single month
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>>92822940
That's pretty cool kiddo, why don't you go tell your friends at reddit about it? This site is for grownups.
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>>92822940
almost forgot that was a thing lol
what a scam
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>>92808748
>>92808877
>>92807211 (OP)
She has no bass
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>>92807211 (OP)
>>92823012
paizuri perky upper mids treble booba tho
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>Vsonic GR07
+ Neutral-warm sound
+ Large soundstage
- Shit cable build quality
- Non removable cables

>Zircon Rock
+ Semi braided cable
- V-shape, muddy bass
- Shit build quality, one driver died

>Senfer UES
+ Neutral Warm Sound
+ Very comfortable
- Shit build quality, plastic shell falls apart

>Sener VT66
+ Very comfortable
+ Neutral sound
- SHIT build quality, plastic casing falls apart
- Can't wear over ears unless you swap L/R audio

KZ ATR
- V-shape, muddle bass
- Shit build quality, plastic shell broke
- Shells are big and uncomfortable

>BGVP SGZ-DN1
+ Neutral-warm sound
+ Comfortable
- Shit build quality, plastic shell broke

>TRN V80
+ Warm-V-shapish
+ Very comfortable
- Lacking in mids
- Cable tangles easily
- Shit cable build quality, no longer detected
- Metal paint chips off easily
- Filter mesh falls apart and makes the sound extremely muddy
- Metal paint chips off easily

>TRN V80
+ Warm-V-shapish
- Lacking in mids
- Cable tangles easily
- Shit cable build quality, no longer detected
- Metal paint chips off easily
- Loose with 3rd party cables

NiceHCK DB1
+ Cute anime box
- No bass
- Uncomfortable fit, need to use large ear tips to get a good seal because of the size of the housing
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>>92823305
>260$ for all those pos
what else can you get for 260$
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>>92823392
The $260 IEM could have broke too or be dropped down the sewer when the MMCX cable disconnects
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I've been out of the loop for years. What happened to /hpg/? Have IEMs just eclipsed new stuff?
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>>92823708
IEMs improved in last 3-4 years several times more than headphones in 20, even counting planar driver introduced to wide audience.
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>>92823708
havent been there in years but the stax faggots got too unbearable
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>>92823751
Well damn, that's pretty cool. Oh well, as long as there's innovation somewhere, its all good.
>>92823790
I don't know what those are, but it feels about right.
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>>92807211 (OP)
KZ ESX is the best budget bassy soundstage IEM and I'm tired of pretending it's not.
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Some random updates from my pos:
>Tempotec March III
Turns out I foolishly tested a few wrong pairs of overly sensitive IEMs for the 4.4mm output. When testing appropriately "power-hungry" IEM like P1 MAX or HE400se posphones, there is no presence of noise floor. Very clear, great power scaling. Much happier with this revelation, I'm dumb.
>Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite
Irrelevant to the above discussion as an easily powered IEM. It's for neutral-heads simple as. If you like Final E500, Hexa, Blessing2, you'll like Orchestra Lite, but it is it's own "flavor" of neutral. Sub bass and treble extension both rolled off, you're left with ultimate mids focus that is slightly warm. It's not dead-cold or ultra analytical. More smoothed, flat, balanced. A bit of BA timbre for my taste, but it's tolerable.
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i fucked up
>broke
>earbuds are falling apart
>have to turn on with tweezers
>logitech g435 cheap and decent reviews
>same day delivery
>order it
>arrives 3 hours later
>try it out
>sucks
>outside sound can be heard
>leaks sound when put on a pillow
fuck it ill suck it up and crank it up to max volume
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>>92824858
just return it lmao
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>>92823970
this is not soundstage
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>>92824997
fuck it im too lazy
think im going to try replacement mufflers and see if that helps
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is there an iem/earbud thats darker or as dark as the vidos
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>>92815350
He said he will order when something meets his frequency response, nothing so far, but he EQd his laptop speakers and says its better than blessing 2 if you hold it right
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>>92820831
Seems good,but can you recommend me something with MQA and LDAC as well? You can stretch the budget for the DAC to about 400$ total. I don't use TIDAL because last time I tried it it lacked a lot of artists you'd find on spotify,buuut if I were to actually give it a try again It would be very useful.
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Are variations the only endgame anime pos?
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>>92810086
I see. I think the issue with vidos and other earbuds likewise is confort. For some, like me, is hard to keep that sheel fixed in your ear in a good spot. But they are good for their price indeed.
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>>92811102
recs for budget earbud with pk shell? I feel they are less common then budget earbuds with mx500 shell
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>>92803190 →

show yourself and explain your reasons for your claims
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>>92822098
this is what an apple dongle user looks like, he cannot settle on a single peq profile for his $15 pos
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>>92825257
ry4s plus mmcx 32ohms? i dont know lol
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>>92826474
spoiler alert: he can’t
probably a salty boomer headfier
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i need some new iems
i listen on every supports

>Budget
~50€
>Intended use
music
>Sound signature (or genres you like)
classical, edm, rap, rock sub-genres
>Past gear and your thoughts on them
cca cra
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HBB x BLON... the absolute madman did it again
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>>92830059
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>>92830087
>>92830059

dragging Blon out from the depths of the shadow realm
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>>92830059
>new blon
Cool
>hbb
Cringe. I will not buy this POS
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>>92830059
>HBB x ...
Wtf is hbb?
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>>92830127
Blon’s only good engineer created the 03, and 05s and then either left or proceeded to shit the bed and have multiple strokes.
Even someone as cringe as HBB is more competent than those oppity retards
>>92830132
tldr; eclectic English teacher in Japan turned iem reviewer
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>>92830087
>5k peak
why
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Newfag here
So whats this general about? Are these a special type of headphones? Is there any advantage to them over normal ones? 
Google tells me that they just help reduce sounds from the environment.
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>>92830340
welcome fren to in ear monitors
the massive advantage of in ears is 
1. yes with proper seal they isolate noise better than practically all headphones
2. price/performance ratio is incredibly good. $20-$50 dollar iems consistently outdo top of the line over ears and speakers.
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>>92807211 (OP)
How is ETYMOTIC ER3 in this day and age? Worth that $95?
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>>92831005
no. worse than er2
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>>92823305
bro with the ancient POS, cool.
>>92824344
added to the next news
>>92825257
ry4s plus imho
>>92826308
yeah, from my exp I prefer mx500 shell over showerhead shell, think nsc 80 ohm/nameless
>>92826345
nicehck released the b40/70 but they aren't as good as the eb2s so I wouldn't bother. I'd go for the dqsm panda.
if you want to try bell shape (idk if they're good) there's this aliexpress.com/item/1005004892487425.html
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Do you guys have a list for wireless earbuds?
I bought a chink set of i12 TWS years ago back when apple first came out with theirs and I am sick of charging them constantly
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>>92831624
scarbir.com
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>>92830957
Thanks for the info, 
are these good for ASMR?
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>>92831955
yes
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>>92831955
Yes, they're very good for ASMR. Affordable sets that excel for that purpose are: 7Hz Salnotes Zero, Final E500. Really, most IEMs are well-suited for ASMR
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>>92830340
Hi friend. I like to put IEMs into context like this: They previously had most use by professional on-air broadcasters and musicians performing on-stage, as they allow for "monitoring" of the audio (as well as additional audio feeds) in a low-profile form which is less cumbersome than headphones, and not as distracting to the viewing audience. Now regarding the "average Joe" consumer, we were previously at the mercy of a very small number of "American"-established brands, or garbage-tier gas station no-name Chinese earbuds. Over recent years, an explosion of Chinese-manufactured IEMs has seen exponential improvement in build and sound quality. Quality audio lovers rejoice. Wired IEMs remains a bit of a niche field because the "average Joe and Jane" in 2023 goes for Wireless IEMs / TWS. As such, the "American" companies, in their pursuit for the largest sum of money, focus their research and development on TWS, see Apple Airpods Pro and Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro. Thus, in the absence of those companies even trying, Chinese IEM companies have fulfilled the role of producing high quality wired in-ear monitors. There is a plethora of options ranging from $15-$2000 and beyond, and they deliver portability, comfort, isolation, high-quality sound, and various designs.
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>>92823305
those bags r pretty frickin cute ngl. nice old pos stash
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>>92807839
I'm here bro, zero worries
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>>92825846
>MQA
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/mqa-has-gone-into-administration-what-does-this-mean-for-tidal-and-supported-products/ar-AA19SiVZ
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what are some good cables to use with Blessing2 and Variations, do they even matter?
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>>92833278
>do they even matter?
no
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>>92833278
>>92833348
>do they even matter?
yes
it has been proven numerous times that cables do change the sound
those denying it are deaf, poor, or both
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>>92833489
ok bro then what should I buy
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>>92833517
no idea, i don't use iems
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>>92832280
What about music? I like listening to metal alot
would the
>7Hz Salnotes Zero
sound good?
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>>92833540
wtf why are you in iemg
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>>92832708
Thanks for the autistic info dump. So whats the difference between normal in ear headphones and IEM's?
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>>92833609
Headphones go over ear, IEMs go inside ear.
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>>92833631
So they're just ear buds? 
Whats TWS then
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>>92833691
Earbuds don't have a silicone tip at the end. tws is cancer.
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>>92833710
So this general is just about those earbuds that have the silicone tips?
I already have one of those, although they are cheap dollarama headphones. Is the stuff you guys buy different apart from improved quality?
Anyways, What would be your recommendation for IEM's that are good for both listening to rock/metal music and ASMR?
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>>92833691
earbuds don't go into the inner ear unlike iems
tws means true wireless - it's those iems with completely no wires
but also >>92833710
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>>92833845
>Is the stuff you guys buy different apart from improved quality?
higher audio quality, higher build quality, better comfort, detachable cables, better everything
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>>92833899
Is the longevity increased at all by the detachable cables? The problem i've had with these is that they can break easily
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>>92833980
yeah, i have iems that lived out several cables
the iem itself doesn't break unless it's some shit from moondrop
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>>92833980
absolutely is
>>92834058
oh no some irrelevant paint
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>>92833550
nta but too much treble for metal, buy hola
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>>92833278
if you want a dark sound go with the darker copper cable
if you want a bright sound go with the brighter silver cable
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>>92834569
any specific brand you recommend bro
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>>92834309
How is this one for asmr tho?
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>>92834569
>>92834673
also silver makes the sound faster, and copper makes it more relaxed and natural
platinum is closer to silver but still has a bit of copper-ish sound, and gold is pointless because it is the same as copper but less conductive and therefore quieter
and water cables make everything very airy and make the bass absolutely neutral
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>>92834763
by silver do you mean "Linsoul Tripowin Zonie 16 Core Silver Plated Cable"
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>>92834763
wtf
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>>92836383
kek, looks like a shanling m0 but the UI seems better.
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>>92824858
get some jbl runners or something at a cellphone store or tmobile
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>>92822460
>>92836383
why aren't there more Chang knockoffs of old Apple UI. or even modern day media player skins to replicate it. should be more
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>>92838542
chinks can't into software
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>>92838542
>why aren't there more Chang knockoffs of old Apple UI
because zoomers hate anything that feels old. they need to consoom constant change to feel comfortable
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>>92839131
zoomers aren't the target demographic for anything "audiophile" related
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>this IEM is good, but it has a few niggles about it
What did the white man mean by this?
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Ideal IEMs for running? Cheap would be nice but not necessary, just need them to not fall out.
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>>92807211 (OP)
worth trying for the price?
I want to upgrade from my quarks, bullet style fits me best
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>>92840502
if you want to fuck up your eardrums and never listen to 0-50Hz again, yes.
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>>92840164
For me, anything in a similar style as Powerbeats Pro with the attached earhooks is good and stable. I think Shokz makes a few similar earhook models. Otherwise, bullet IEMs or showerhead earbuds may also be an option
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>>92840502
meme at this point. autism andy ranks Tanchjim Zero and KZ ZVX nearly as highly as ER2XR. so you can spend less money and not willingly violate your earussies
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>>92841274
who tf is autism andy? you mean the andy that reviews all the dongles?
overall he’s right though. even something like the 7hz zero really it graphs just as well as an er2xr. Iems have made huge strides here
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>>92840830
>>92841274
ok, so what should i get to not fuck (up) my ears
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>>92840502
>trips and falls
>ruptures eardrum
no refunds
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>>92807211 (OP)
>$20-$40
>wireless earbuds to listen while walking to class/work and lifting
>drum n bass, rock/alternative
>taotronics soundliberty 97 were good
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>>92842541
Soundpeats free2classic
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>>92841863
read above, zvx and some kbear 07 tips for good measure.
aliexpress.com/item/1005005287013935.html
aliexpress.com/item/1005001961977222.html

this is cheap enough that you won't end up broke.
Alternative if you REALLY want to go with ety, might as well buy some 3mm foam tips from aliexpress, anjirui, misodiko and other stores have them.
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>>92842666
thanks
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>>92842770
thank you
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>>92833278
I got the zonie a few weeks ago for my B2 and it's so much better than the OEM one it's unreal
much more comfortable, the iems feel more secure in my ears, and it gets tangled far less
would recommend/10
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>>92833278
Faaeal Hibiscus
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Imagine not having Sovl
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>>92844401
I wonder why ivipq or yinyoo make pretty stuff like this. Maybe hakugei is their parent company? who knows.
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>>92834704
i want to know too
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>>92844811
Most IEMs are perfect for ASMR content

t. avid ASMR listener
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>>92833273
LMFAO fucking nevermind
well anon, I guess I know what DAC to buy, thank you!
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>>92840830
>>92841895
we're sorry that Ety doesnt ship to india, pajeet.

its really easy to tell if someone never used an Ety, most of them literally thought that pushing Etys too deep will collide with the eardrums, it wont, your eardrums are deeper than you think.
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>>92841863
they will not "fuck up" your ears, anon. just as what >>92841895 said. in addition to that, Etys are low sensitivity/high impedence unlike most chifi. meaning even at max volume, its ironically much safer than most other iems. hell. when you wearing Etys and not playing music, it even acts as a protective gear because of the isolation.
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>>92807211 (OP)
need a replacement cable for my 7hz zeros because the stock cable is one tangly pos
needs to meet these criterias:
>should not cost more than the iem itself (<=$20)
>should have a mic. plus points if it has volume controls
>should be white/silver. gray and copper is also fine but i like having an all-white iem
been eyeing on tripowin zonie and karen but both don't have a mic. there are also 2-8 core cables from jcally, qkz, and kz but they're one of those crappy ones that has oxidization issues(copper bits go green overtime)
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Bump
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>>92807211 (OP)
You still have yours, right?
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is there anything under $150 USD as comfortable as shure se215? if not I'll just buy another pair as a backup
tried a few "tws" earbuds and they are utter shit for comfort I can't believe normalfags wear these on a daily basis
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>>92849312
airpods pro is pretty comfy
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>>92849312
Space A40 and og Samsung Buds/plus are comfy as fuck.
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I'm liking my Chus so far but why did they have to packaged the cable in a zigzag? now the cable is a pain to store
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>>92849367
>airpods pro
>equivalent to $230 USD here
ouch, well at least I can demo them in a store before buying
Do I lose out on anything by being a filthy android using peasant?
>>92849368
>Space A40 and og Samsung Buds/plus are comfy as fuck.
already tried samsung and they didn't fit for shit pushed on this bit pic related couldn't stand them for more than 2 hours while I can wear the se215 for 8 hours easily even overnight
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>>92849895
>pushed on this bit pic related
RIP I guess, these are probably one of the smallest and easiest to adjust that come to my mind.
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>>92849895
Yes, if you are not on Apple ecosystem, you lose out on features. Which ones? Dunno, ask an iToddler
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>>92850055
Guess I'm doomed to wear nothing but the se215 till I die should've bought more than one pair back when they were $60 USD now they are $120 USD fucking inflation
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Just received the wanker and they feel so cheap and fragile. qkz vk4 look premium in comparison. For only 15€ i can't complain
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>>92850130
se215 are absolute shit dude wtf.
if you MUST have that shell shape then maybe get the meelectric m6 pros?
but overall even the new KZ shells are vastly superior overall
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>>92850168
>se215 are absolute shit dude wtf.
I'm well aware of their shitness but they go in my ears at 8 AM and don't leave till I clock out at 5 PM then back in they go at 10/11 PM till 6 AM with no discomfort plus I can avoid needing hearing protection for the most part since they double as earplugs
>if you MUST have that shell shape then maybe get the meelectric m6 pros?
I'm interested but what the holy hell is this connector? can I even get an adapter from this to MMCX?
>but overall even the new KZ shells are vastly superior overall
please be more specific KZ make a lot of stuff and I'm not a clever man
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rip anon eardrums lol
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>>92826474
Lmao trannies seethe over bait
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>>92850160
Same with Hola. My ZSN Pro feel so hi-fi compared to them
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They don't make chink pos like they used to bros fr no cap
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>>92850713
Tin t3+ and ouranos have a long nozzle and should seal wel with no discomfort as long as you’re ok with a deeper insertion.
KZ has some good shells with the new ZVX and D-Fi(non switch version anyways).
I have tangzu wan’er and they fit my ears perfectly. Hola should be in the same category too.
chifi has really upped their game in terms of shape, with my one small gripe being that many of them still have shorter insertion depths.
but yes wan’er should be very comfortable POS with much better sound than se215 or meelectronics for that matter
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>>92852107
I always wanted to try the KZ ZS5.
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>>92852107
>They don't make chink pos like they used
Thank god
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>>92849312
If you need comfortable fit <$150, get: TKZK Ouranos, Letshuoer D13, Tinhifi T4 Plus, or Sennheiser IE200. Varying designs, look at the pictures, try and estimate if the fit works for you.
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>>92849312
Final E series worn cable up is undefeated for comfort. I guess you'd want the e3000 if you're sued to the SE215.
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Has anyone tried the Sony nw-e394? Thoughts? (I don't know anything about PMPs outside of walkmans and ipods).
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>>92853038
severely outdated pos, avoid. get a55 if you're into sony sound signature, or a35 if you want the cheaper, older version. both are modifiable through custom firmware update. you could also try chink players, but those being chink, you're gambling qc. especially with hiby.
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>>92850713
>they go in my ears at 8 AM and don't leave till I clock out at 5 PM then back in they go at 10/11 PM till 6 AM with no discomfort
Isn't that shit really bad for your ears/earwax?
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>>92850130
>Guess I'm doomed to wear nothing but the se215 till I die
Same bro. Nothing beats comfort of the shure shell.
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should i get ling long? or should i get something else like wan'er or hola?
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>>92854466
They are all cheap, go with whatever looks best to you
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>>92854466
I'd go with zvx or d-fi.
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>I fell for the metal shell iems meme
Fuck this heavy and metal = premium gabage all iems and headphones should be mostly made from plastic.
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>>92855090
Or resin.
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Is it possible to combine active noise cancellation and mic monitoring? Or is this just retarded?

I want to be able to call people, in a noisy office, without hearing the people around me, while being able to hear my own voice, while wearing closed-back or in-ear headphones.
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all your iems are shit now crinacle changed the target
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>>92855471
>all your iems are shit now
think again nerd
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>>92855471
>removing even more shout
fuck i'm glad Ety and Letshuore will keep their more shouty tunings.
love me D13
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Is he right about PMPs?

>>92855722 →
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>>92856160
yes except for the balanced output (meme)
also the portability is important (since it is PORTABLE media players)
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What's the deal with companies shitting out cheap collabs left and right?
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Is the Meizu Pro worth it over the regular blue-colored Meizu?
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Is there an adapter to make recessed 2 pins work with flat 2pin connections or am I just going to have to buy new cables?
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Am I crazy that i sold my Sony m4 for 127 and bought a m5 for 270?
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this nigger actually makes it so that B2 bass is neutral
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>>92849267
i hvent used it for 9 years. not sure if the battery still working
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>>92857672
How is it not?
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>>92857802
what makes it neutral anyways?
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>>92847269
https://xinhs.aliexpress.com/store/group/Microphone-cable/910746107_519179571.html
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>>92855471
The entire point of flat bass on IEF was too see the level of bass boost on IEMs. This pretends to be some objectively correct level of bass but it's already known it sounds wrong to 79% of people.
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>>92857802
something something human hearing sensitivity to bass compared to mids flatten out at 100 dbs something something safe listening volumes
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Thoughts on the Shanling M1s?
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>>92855471
Ha. Even crinacle admits that too much 2K is treble-mud. I was right all along, as I usually am.
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wtf if I put a flathead earbud foam on an iem ear tip I get better sound wtf
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I can get an Astell&Kern SA700 for $799 AUD (about $536 USD). Worth it?

https://us.astellnkern.com/products/sa700

How does it compare with chi-fi contemporaries like the Tempotec V6?
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Does anyone have experience with the Fiio UTWS5 V.S. the Quadelix 5k .
I got the itch to settle on a bluetooth solution but not sure which is best in price per performance.
I'll be using either or with a widows PC and an android phone.
running a pair of S12 pros and dawn balanced for now.
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>>92830059
https://youtu.be/3XSh3CZF5iU [Embed]
I'm consooming
>$29
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>>92860524
In the case of the Quadelix, any cheap random bluetooth dongle with the correct specs should work out just as good unless you really need all the extra bells and whistles. Windows bluetooth is a fucking minefield so have fun with that. TWS is a different ballpark and I've heard fitment can be an issue.
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>>92860772
alright, I appreciate the tips.
I heard windows bluetooth is awful especially when using the mic while listening , which is an issue for me.
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truthear sirs...you clearly have hexa in stock again...so please ship mine sirs...
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>>92862167
Stop typing like this, for Christ sake, it's not funny
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>>92862284
Poo detected
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>>92862394
anon is right, please stop that
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>>92862532
Okay retard but we're 2 different people
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>>92860411
Anyone?
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>>92862167
You will never have your hexa
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>>92863544
but why, I sincerely doubt anyone here ever bought a chink dap that isn'y hiby, cowon, or shanling. Check headfi
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I got AirPods Pro 2 a while back but returned them as the ANC got severely nerved after a few weeks, presumably after they decided to update on their own accord. I got the for the ANC specifically, is there anything else that delivers that and won't get fucking nerved on me and almost get my money stolen? I don't care about the wireless shit and would even prefer wired, but it's not as important as the ANC.
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I'm liking the b3 as someone who has never owned a blessing 2. Using it with spring tips. So far I found it really shines with female vocals, hi-hats. Overall tonal balance is good for pop and jazz. Very comfortable despite the size. Cable is quite nice it's thin and doesn't get in the way unlike the KATOs stock cable. Not sure what the 2dd are doing though, bass quality and tuning is similar to the hexa with a slight midbass tuck.
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>>92855471
>still shackled by 10dB treble
picrel every reviewer's target in 2050 once they have "trained" their ears
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>>92859103
correcto
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>>92859445
that is 1.5k but you're still correct.
2k is actually dependent on depth insertion. for example if you had a tube coupler and shortened it the 2k would shift somewhere, or you could even jam the IEM deeper get similar result
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>>92860411
Why not a new phone for this price?
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>>92855471
this is like that shonen show character improvement
what is the end game
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>>92855090
most metal shell IEMs use shittier iron steel concoction sometimes iron with plastic (or carbon lol),
the only good metal IEMs are ones that use mostly aluminum in purest form
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>>92855471
>changing your target to promote your pos
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>>92807211 (OP)
>Shanling M0 Pro
what's wrong with the non-pro m0?
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>>92865382
Nice
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>>92865209
bro why'd you buy that pos
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>>92865528
then what's a good phone?