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Jan 22, 2014 at 9:37 PM Post #20,162 of 99,749
speaking of exercise in hearing...I got burned in DUNU DN-1000 playing through a Sony NWZ + a FiiO E7 amp, and the warmness, clarity, and soundstage makes this an eargasmic experience, that reminds me of full sized headphones. Best $200 I ever spent. 
 
Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard Of Ozz
 
Jan 22, 2014 at 9:46 PM Post #20,164 of 99,749
Fake Pistons smell like chocolate too. The real ones actually have a less potent smell.
 
Fake Pistons sound terribly unclear and just like any other $2 bad in ear. The real ones are near crystal clear. Both versions have been faked.
 
Buyer beware. Ibuygou, IEMagnet's seller and Xiaomi themselves are the only confirmed genuines so far. Xiaomiworld may also be legit.
 
Jan 22, 2014 at 10:00 PM Post #20,165 of 99,749
  Fake Pistons smell like chocolate too. The real ones actually have a less potent smell.
 
Fake Pistons sound terribly unclear and just like any other $2 bad in ear. The real ones are near crystal clear. Both versions have been faked.
 
Buyer beware. Ibuygou, IEMagnet's seller and Xiaomi themselves are the only confirmed genuines so far. Xiaomiworld may also be legit.

I've bought mine from a recommended seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181294614168
 
They don't sound terrible, just not as good as I expected - below the "giants killer" 10$ SHE3590.
 
Jan 22, 2014 at 10:14 PM Post #20,166 of 99,749
  I've bought mine from a recommended seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181294614168
 
They don't sound terrible, just not as good as I expected - below the "giants killer" 10$ SHE3590.

i have the SHE3580, and though they are definitely a great budget IEM, they are nowhere near the capabilities of the Piston. Either you need to keep burning them in with confidence, or you got fakes? I believe yours are real, but you need more burn in time
 
Jan 22, 2014 at 10:15 PM Post #20,167 of 99,749
  RENew Official Zero Audio single balance armature stereo headphone ZH-BX510-CS ordered blindly:  unheard, no reviews, no listens yet to these
Thanks DannyBai.  i appreciate all the listening and testing you have done on new phones.
Its my turn to stick out my ears and wallet.  I don't think i can go too wrong with Zero Audio.
i m glad you love those Doppios and look forward to hearing more about their evolution with more listening.
this one should be the "younger brother" of the Doppio or not???
 
Meanwhile, the OM inearpeace hybrids continue to break in and evolve nice detail and good bass, but still kinda thin
and lack impact.  hoping drivers will break in more with current 25 hours burn in on them.  very very clear, linear, no
bass overemphasis. in process....

Thanks for taking one for the team drblue.  I've been close to buying that one as well but thankfully I can wait now until I get your approval.  I still have the old BX500 single armature one if you want to compare the Singolo's with it.  
 
Jan 22, 2014 at 10:18 PM Post #20,168 of 99,749
DUNU DN-1000 playlist :
 
Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard Of Ozz
Celtic Frost - Emperor's Return
Laaz Rockit - Annihilation Principle
Huntress - Starbound Beast
 
WICKED HEAVY IEM SOUND. PERFECT FOR METAL. 
 
Jan 22, 2014 at 10:34 PM Post #20,169 of 99,749
  I ordered from inshoes on 1/14 and received them on 1/21.  I agree that they sound terrible.  I was wondering if it was because it was in the mailbox in the freezing cold.  :frowning2:
 
Mine also have the raised line and no "L" nor "R" markings.  They look genuine.

They are not real
They are fake
 
If the phones sound like crap, then they are fake.
 
Jan 22, 2014 at 10:34 PM Post #20,170 of 99,749
inshoes happily refunded me because he hadnt shipped mine out yet at the time i contacted him. not willing to wait 40 days for these so i guess these just arent for me. didnt bring up the whole fake thing, just stated i no longer wanted them and they would be returned upon arrival if he had shipped them
 
Jan 22, 2014 at 10:36 PM Post #20,171 of 99,749
  Thanks for taking one for the team drblue.  I've been close to buying that one as well but thankfully I can wait now until I get your approval.  I still have the old BX500 single armature one if you want to compare the Singolo's with it.  

my pleasure.  didn't know there was a bx500 .  would love to compare the two.  i have the tenor and the basso, but not not the doppio.
 
Jan 22, 2014 at 10:45 PM Post #20,173 of 99,749
  I've bought mine from a recommended seller:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/181294614168
 
They don't sound terrible, just not as good as I expected - below the "giants killer" 10$ SHE3590.

Yeah, I have the 3590 and the Piston is much more capable. Give it some time and a tip change maybe?
 
Jan 22, 2014 at 10:49 PM Post #20,174 of 99,749
  inshoes happily refunded me because he hadnt shipped mine out yet at the time i contacted him. not willing to wait 40 days for these so i guess these just arent for me. didnt bring up the whole fake thing, just stated i no longer wanted them and they would be returned upon arrival if he had shipped them

you're not missing out on much. Get the DUNU DN-1000 and LIVE!
 

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