[1clearhead]

Okay, so I was able to find a hybrid that looks very similar to the Bette/i.valux on taobao and burned them in for over 100 hours just to give a more thorough and justifiable review. I don't know if they are the same in the sense of same Driver or BA armature, since the model number and specs are a little different. But they are on top of my list for several surprising reasons, which I will explain below......
 
They are refered to as the HLSX-808
 
Specs:
 
Impedance: 32 ohms
Sensitivity: 108db
Frequency range: 8 ---- 25000hz
 
 
Comparing HLSX-808 with Sendiy M2
 
The sound signature persay are extremely similar in soundstage and presense to my Sendiy M2 using the silver tuned nozzles, but in the sense of hearing a BA armature for the vocals and details in place of a dynamic driver. Immediately, when you first hear the HLSX-808, you are also reminded of the incredibly similar bass response of the Sendiy M2. They both sound "eerie similar" in this sense, but you'll be quickly reminded that the vocals and hi-end details sounds more like a BA with the HLSX-808. The question is; which one am I more prone to grab first and listen to? Well? After burning the HLSX-808 for over 100 hours, I'd say that the HLSX-808 edges out the Sendiy M2 just because of the BA's breath-taking sound signature effect. But, I will never sell the M2 short from sounding just as good as a dynamic driver, that's for sure!
 
Comparing HLSX-808 with K3003 by ****
 
The bass on the HLSX-808 hits deeper, smother and more realistic to the source when compared to the K3003. And though the K3003 sounds airy and spacious, the HLSX-808 sounds spacious, crisp and detailed on top, as well. I personally prefer a more airy sound, but the HLSX-808 makes up for it on that beautiful and luxious bass response. Because both have a big soundstage, both produce nice life-like vocals; airy and life-like on the K3003, while the vocals are spacious and crisp sounding with the HLSX-808. If you would ask me; which one would you grab first and listen to? It would have to be the HLSX-808 for its all around sound signature, which adapts to more different genre's because of its brilliant bass response than the K3003 are capable of.
 
This was my choice of color and wire for the HLSX-808. Enjoy!
 

 
PS. They come with a chin slider adjuster!  

 
Got them here......
 
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=2013.1.w4004-11615133900.10.DropBo&id=520850490417
 
 
Final note: I would like to thank 'TWINS' for being one of the pioneers on the Bette/i.valux find and reviewer. The HLSX-808 might be similar or the same item as they look very much alike.

 

[Akmola Lola]

I believe me and twin are the only ones with the UEs. Haven't tried sleeping in them. I only take naps with my Tenores lol. Not really sure how much they protrude. Can take a pic later.

Also, Nymphonomaniac message Easy first to see if you can get a discount.

i did message easy and apparently offer is not really tempting.. maybe i dont have that kind of repo yet.. i did tell him im from headfi ;p

 

[Ashwin HL]

Tomorrow I will order myself new earphones and I can't decide between Xiaomi Piston 3 and Hybrid.

I mostly listen to Metal and Rock so I want to know which earphones would suit me more?

Is it worth to pay 30% more and get Hybrid model instead of Piston 3 ?

Yes ..
The hybrids are worth the price.
If you have never owned hybrid IEMs ..these are a good introduction to the category.
I personally own both and enjoy music on the hybrids more than the piston 3.
Hybrid are suitable for more modern genres like rock , pop , electro and synth pop.
They have accurate and immense base response as well but this comes with the cost of slight yet noticeable recessed vocals ..
Instrument separation is lovely and the soundstage is good as well.
But remember they sound nothing special before 100-150 hours of burn-in .
And I kid you not .. There are noticeable differences .

Coming to the piston 3 .
This IEM is also good and might even have a wider soundstage .
But the experience is more lively that the hybrids.

If I were to choose between the two.
I would go for the hybrids.

 

[Lurk650]

Couldn't really pinpoint what I was hearing before but after more listening, currently have Eagles - Hotel California (Acoustic Live), the UEs bring you into the music. You are the artist and everything is surrounding you. 
 
Earlier today I was listening to Sade "Hold onto Your Love" and was dancing around my room b/c of how engaging these are. Make music just fun to listen to, I'm not really hearing the music anymore, I'm experiencing it. Weird lol.
 
They are easy to drive but give them power and they seem to really enjoy it. Gotta be careful with the volume, you can bump them up at high levels but still be quite comfortable. These are just my ~50 hour impressions. 

 

[crabdog]

  Couldn't really pinpoint what I was hearing before but after more listening, currently have Eagles - Hotel California (Acoustic Live), the UEs bring you into the music. You are the artist and everything is surrounding you. 
 
Earlier today I was listening to Sade "Hold onto Your Love" and was dancing around my room b/c of how engaging these are. Make music just fun to listen to, I'm not really hearing the music anymore, I'm experiencing it. Weird lol.
 
They are easy to drive but give them power and they seem to really enjoy it. Gotta be careful with the volume, you can bump them up at high levels but still be quite comfortable. These are just my ~50 hour impressions. 

That sounds exactly like my experience with the VE Monk. If the UEs can provide a similar experience I would be over the moon.

 

[Lurk650]

  That sounds exactly like my experience with the VE Monk. If the UEs can provide a similar experience I would be over the moon.

Hopefully it does!
 
Listening to the Remastered version of Phil Collin's "Face Value" from HDTracks right now. Fantastic.
 
TK12 has a thicker overall sound. Glad both of them provide great bass and great details but with just enough of different sound sig. 
 
OOTB they sound great though you will hear a bit of congestion in the treble but yeah Twin is right, as you burn them in they really open up. Was cleared up within a few hours of burn in and keep getting better.

 

[Akmola Lola]

Demmit lurk, still didnt get my hands on TK12 yet and UE starting to slip into my head already.. this poison is strong..

 

[justvinh]

Guys after a few days using the LZ03a, the sound have smoothen out abit but the cable man, the cable is freakin ugly the more I look at it the more I hate it, it looks and feel so cheap. I also found that the mic button does not work for me on an IP6

 

[crabdog]

Guys after a few days using the LZ03a, the sound have smoothen out abit but the cable man, the cable is freakin ugly the more I look at it the more I hate it, it looks and feel so cheap. I also found that the mic button does not work for me on an IP6

Yeah the cable is pretty ballz, slightly better than KZ but the button works fine on my galaxy note 5. I don't know if the sound on mine has smoothed out at all. They're okay for most songs but there are a few that are sibilant and harsh and I can't listen with them. I do like their appearance and they're comfortable but the music seems to lack emotion with them.
 
Anyway my VJJB K4 and Tenmak Piano will both arrive today and I also ordered Easy UEs so I should find something good out of those. If not I will just wait for the monk+. 

 

[justvinh]

Yeah the cable is pretty ballz, slightly better than KZ but the button works fine on my galaxy note 5. I don't know if the sound on mine has smoothed out at all. They're okay for most songs but there are a few that are sibilant and harsh and I can't listen with them. I do like their appearance and they're comfortable but the music seems to lack emotion with them.

Anyway my VJJB K4 and Tenmak Piano will both arrive today and I also ordered Easy UEs so I should find something good out of those. If not I will just wait for the monk+. :happy_face1:

My monk "prus" is on the way to australia ahaha cant wait the lack of strain relief on the LZ also worry me abit

 

[crabdog]

My monk "prus" is on the way to australia ahaha cant wait

the lack of strain relief on the LZ also worry me abit

Honestly I don't think the lack of strain relief will be a problem for me because my LZ will either end up in a drawer or I will sell them.

 

[TwinACStacks]

It gets worse.
 
Easy Has the Shozy Zero in his store.
 
Oh My......
 
 

TWIN

 

[Akmola Lola]

KZ ED9 vs KZ ATE vs Easy UE?
 
i know its not the correct comparison as its on a different price point but would like to know some rough comparison if anyone can give their 2cents..

 

[goodluck4u]

HLSX-808. (@1clearhead)

Bette i.valux 10mm 

 
To compare two pics. there are the different bent holes of their back. I don't know the difference between two earphones.  

 

[1clearhead]

  HLSX-808. (@1clearhead)

Bette i.valux 10mm 

 
To compare two pics. there are the different bent holes of their back. I don't know the difference between two earphones.  

Good looking out!
 
I also noticed that my default tips are different. But, it looks like those tips came in my package as well.
 
.....I read somewhere that the Bette/i.valux sounds too bright for some people, but minds sounds crisp, clear and detailed.
 
Can anyone here specify how they really sound coming from their Bette/i.Valux? Thanks in advance.