Budget IEM (Chit Chat)

[BlackWing1977]

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.

Then maybe he should just buy Castor Pro sua... since it is 2 x Dynamic Driver.

 

[BlackWing1977]

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

Actually depends on the ear tips... and the nozzle... if you use comply foam tip I think it goes a bit more deeper compared to regular silicone. But even within silicone ear tips there are some which will goes much deeper.

 

[BlackWing1977]

Haha, I was thinking buy Castor Pro but max out the level of mid-high compared to buying a 1DD+1BA hybrid which may have inconsistent sound.

If you want mid-high maybe get the silver one?? The black one really for bass lover.

But if your concern is not bass, you can really consider KZ Zenith, it is quite detailed and clear. I think @tuckloong like it for those symphony concert music I think. I am okay with it.. but at about the same time I switch over to getting my Sennheiser HD600 already lol... so did not listen to it a lot. I do find it suitable for gaming, too much bass gets in the way of first person shooter.

 

[tuckloong]

If you want mid-high maybe get the silver one?? The black one really for bass lover.

But if your concern is not bass, you can really consider KZ Zenith, it is quite detailed and clear. I think @tuckloong like it for those symphony concert music I think. I am okay with it.. but at about the same time I switch over to getting my Sennheiser HD600 already lol... so did not listen to it a lot. I do find it suitable for gaming, too much bass gets in the way of first person shooter.

Ya Zenith is so much better than the simi Saga la ish those IEM cheap cheap use for commute or listen in office....lost liao wont heart pain

can beo these also
- Moondrop Chu II
- Tangzu Waner II
- Blon BL 03

 

[BlackWing1977]

Ya Zenith is so much better than the simi Saga la ish those IEM cheap cheap use for commute or listen in office....lost liao wont heart pain

can beo these also
- Moondrop Chu II
- Tangzu Waner II
- Blon BL 03

Want cheap must get this below.

 

[windwaver]

How many of you guys listen via a usb c to 3.5mm connection instead of a bluetooth adapter like KZ AN01?

Does the brand or quailty of the usb c to 3.5mm adapter make a difference?

 

[BlackWing1977]

How many of you guys listen via a usb c to 3.5mm connection instead of a bluetooth adapter like KZ AN01?

Does the brand or quailty of the usb c to 3.5mm adapter make a difference?

When I am at home, I mainly use my Creative ZxR soundcard that is installed in one of the PCI-E slot... yeah I used a PC desktop with a 10+ years old sound card.

Or else I can use FiiO K7 Desktop DAC/AMP... but sometimes I might switch over to Creative SXFI AMP (portable DAC AMP with only 3.5mm) or FiiO KA13 (Portable DAC AMP with 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm jack).

 

[tuckloong]

How many of you guys listen via a usb c to 3.5mm connection instead of a bluetooth adapter like KZ AN01?

Does the brand or quailty of the usb c to 3.5mm adapter make a difference?

U talking about Type C to IEM with or without DAC?

 

[windwaver]

U talking about Type C to IEM with or without DAC?

Good point, without just the type c to 3.5mm connector. Does a branded one affects the audio quality?

 

[BlackWing1977]

https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/kym-budget-mid-range-headphones-chit-chat.7109076/page-6

My other thread have a new thread title.

 

[tuckloong]

Good point, without just the type c to 3.5mm connector. Does a branded one affects the audio quality?

can slowly beo beo de Depends on your headphones or IEMs....me also got the cheap apple dongle

 

[BlackWing1977]

can slowly beo beo de

Yeah dongle way too many choices nowadays.... almost all the chifi brands have their own...

 

[li9ht5peed]

can slowly beo beo de Depends on your headphones or IEMs....me also got the cheap apple dongle

that's what i use. definitely got difference in loudness levels. there's an amplifier circuit inside the adapter

 

[windwaver]

Hey guys, what you think of 7Hz Salnotes Zero?

 

[windwaver]

Comes in type C with mic, I can just plug it into my phone

 

[dev_stg_prd]

Want cheap must get this below.

i scratch head how come they do it at such a price. i think sub $50 all dead

 

[BlackWing1977]

i scratch head how come they do it at such a price. i think sub $50 all dead

This is shopee mall price, Aliexpress I think even cheaper.

 

[tuckloong]

Hey guys, what you think of 7Hz Salnotes Zero?

Hoot the 7hz x Crinacle Zero: 2 version?

 

[tuckloong]

The forums ish going hyper with this

 

[windwaver]

can slowly beo beo de Depends on your headphones or IEMs....me also got the cheap apple dongle

If I buy IEM to connect via type C port to phone, cheapest is to get a $10 dongle for that 3.5mm port.