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BlackWing1977

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What kind of music is Caster Pro black good for?
I mainly listen to JPOP, Anime songs etc... it is very bassy so any kind of music with bass would be nice. The vocals is quite clear also... just not super detailed like my CCA Hydro. It lacks the sparkle that you usually get from BA or better dynamic driver.
 
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Rhapsody looks interesting.
Hybrid handles most music better, the low and bass can come from the dynamic driver, while the treble from BA etc... mids can sometimes be handled by both DD and BA.

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Castro Pro still good? Buy the bass or non-bass version?

If use KZ AN01 buy no mic to save some $$?

How about KZ ZSN Pro or KZ ZSN Pro X?
KZ ZSN Pro X ish a bit bright de...if u can...try the newer ZSN Pro 2?
 

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KZ ZSN Pro X ish a bit bright de...if u can...try the newer ZSN Pro 2?
That's a hybrid with 1BA+1DD, good for classical?

Bundled with KZ AN01 will be around $55.

This figure can buy a QCY H3 Pro headphone :ROFLMAO:
 
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Hybrid handles most music better, the low and bass can come from the dynamic driver, while the treble from BA etc... mids can sometimes be handled by both DD and BA.

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Hybrids does have loudness coherency issues. It’s not that noticeable on most music but for certain music instruments, the directionality/timing/loudness balance of certain music instruments may sound to be out of alignment. But this is speaking from my own perspective after being in this hobby for a long time.

Personally I prefer single driver IEMs or tube-less multi-BA designs. These would have a more uniform/harmonious sound experience over the more unpredictable sounding hybrids.
 

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That's a hybrid with 1BA+1DD, good for classical?

Bundled with KZ AN01 will be around $55.

This figure can buy a QCY H33 Pro headphone :ROFLMAO:
Like some buddy mentioned...$55 can camp around Carousell wait for super good deals on Monitor/Reference/ Studio headphones :)

See which type ish the most suitable for u :) Spend your $$$ wisely :)

The KZ ZSN Pro X ish brighter....can listen to tracks like this? But lack the separation, sound stage and layering of better and higher end IEMs

 

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Hybrid handles most music better, the low and bass can come from the dynamic driver, while the treble from BA etc... mids can sometimes be handled by both DD and BA.
Can I buy the Castor Pro and set DDUU? Will it be good enough for classical?
 

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wow just saw this video..no wonder u all recommending H3/H3 pro


H3 Pro can get at around $45, better than Castor Pro + KZ AN01? :ROFLMAO:

H3 cheaper at about $34.

Worn out cups can also be replaced.

ANC and stuff works better than KZ AN01 but I'm not sure if sound quality is better than IEMs.
 

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Hybrids does have loudness coherency issues. It’s not that noticeable on most music but for certain music instruments, the directionality/timing/loudness balance of certain music instruments may sound to be out of alignment. But this is speaking from my own perspective after being in this hobby for a long time.

Personally I prefer single driver IEMs or tube-less multi-BA designs. These would have a more uniform/harmonious sound experience over the more unpredictable sounding hybrids.
Make your own :ROFLMAO:

 

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hehe almost wanted to start recommending Planar as cui like classical but hard to find cheap planar IEMs...unless u can find someone selling cheap KZ PRX in Carousell :)

Ok la nothing wrong with the castro pro de :)
 

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BTW, how far does the iem sit inside your ear? Same like a regular in-ear earphone or deeper?
 
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