[Ewen]

I have the hybrids, they are a little dark and the bass dosn't reach super low and there's a fair bit of mid-bass, they are good for the money though.
I also have the Xiaomi piston 2 which have a more even FR than the hybrids. I like them much more than the hybrids but you need big ears because of their shape.
The piston 3 reviews I've read say they are similar to the 2's and they look a lot more comfy. So if you like it dark and bassy go for the hybrids but if you want more treble extension go for the piston 3's. Or both and give away the one you like least.

As is the Hybrid is not impressive, it needs to be equalized:
+2dB at 1kHz
+5dB at 7kHz
 
That's a simple and quick equalization, but it makes a huge difference.

 

[ShinAyasaki]

So I have dived a bit too far into taobao, that I just found this one:

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.164.bXYvpX&id=523860580368&ns=1&abbucket=16#detail

So they are 3 way iem with 6 drivers (2 bass, 2 mid, 1 tweeter and 1 super tweeter). For 170 bucks I guess those really worth a try tho.

 

[Legislative]

I found the KZ ZN1 mini were similar, they were a pretty badly balanced and IHMO need EQ. However once tweaked sound pretty good.
But I really don't think that such a miss balanced headphone stock should have been released

 

[TwinACStacks]

You Guys were buying my story right up to the beats part weren't you.....

. TWIN

 

[B9Scrambler]

I found the KZ ZN1 mini were similar, they were a pretty badly balanced and IHMO need EQ. However once tweaked sound pretty good.
But I really don't think that such a miss balanced headphone stock should have been released

You should definitely stay from the ZS1 in that case, haha.

 

[EISENbricher]

Just received LZ Z03A. I'm the unlucky one, I guess. Left earpiece is missing the filter mesh and the sound is kind of imbalanced. Disappointed with QC.
 
Anyone here facing similar issue? 

 

[EISENbricher]

I found the KZ ZN1 mini were similar, they were a pretty badly balanced and IHMO need EQ. However once tweaked sound pretty good.
But I really don't think that such a miss balanced headphone stock should have been released

That would not be very correct statement. I find natural sound of ZN1 mini quite similar to my liking. Of course ZN1 mini has lot of potential after EQing as it responds very well to the EQ.

 

[peter123]

  So I have dived a bit too far into taobao, that I just found this one:

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.164.bXYvpX&id=523860580368&ns=1&abbucket=16#detail

So they are 3 way iem with 6 drivers (2 bass, 2 mid, 1 tweeter and 1 super tweeter). For 170 bucks I guess those really worth a try tho.

Same ones I'd guess:
 
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2016-UE-Custom-Made-6-Units-Balanced-Armature-BA-Better-Than-UE900-SE846-Around-Ear-Earphone/519064_32636736026.html

 

[justPasca]

  Same ones I'd guess:
 
http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2016-UE-Custom-Made-6-Units-Balanced-Armature-BA-Better-Than-UE900-SE846-Around-Ear-Earphone/519064_32636736026.html

those 88 bucks difference tho

 

[Saoshyant]

Well, the Tennmak Piano arrived, which I'm hoping the other 2 IEMs I ordered on the 29th ship out soon, or if they have already I finally get some info from the tracking number.  I'm hoping I like the sound, but I won't touch it until it's burned for 4 or so days.  I wish the case was functional, but it's entirely for looks.  Might have to order some more IEM/earbud cases, I seem to be going through them quickly after I started reading this thread.

 

[robervaul]

  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.

WOW
@1clearhead Thank you so much for the impressions and @TwinACStacks By the discovery.
 
I think I'm going to pull the trigger. Yellow too.
Of course, with our valuable discount
 

Now also available on Aliexpress.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-Origina-HLSX-808-HLSX-18-Hybridd-In-Ear-Earphone-Dual-Driver-BA-With-DD-HIFI/32651444226.html

 

 

[Legislative]

That would not be very correct statement. I find natural sound of ZN1 mini quite similar to my liking. Of course ZN1 mini has lot of potential after EQing as it responds very well to the EQ.

Well that's your opinion and obviously I disagree, however we can agree that with EQ they can sound very good for what they cost. However IHMO the ED9 and ATE are much more balanced and importantly much more comfortable to wear ( and I've got huge ears). They also don't have a that silly tree trunk sized main cable from the plug to the splitter.

 

[EISENbricher]

Well that's your opinion and obviously I disagree, however we can agree that with EQ they can sound very good for what they cost. However IHMO the ED9 and ATE are much more balanced and importantly much more comfortable to wear ( and I've got huge ears). They also don't have a that silly tree trunk sized main cable from the plug to the splitter.

I think you misunderstood me... I never said that ZN1 mini are balanced to any extent. Just that whatever signature they do have, go well with my preference.
 
Manufacturers build earphones of different signatures to aim for different consumers. There are bass heads, analytical listeners, mid lovers and more. I'm just saying that ZN1 mini is aimed at one of the group and it does well for that. 

 

[crabdog]

  WOW
@1clearhead Thank you so much for the impressions and @TwinACStacks By the discovery.
 
I think I'm going to pull the trigger. Yellow too.
Of course, with our valuable discount
 

Now also available on Aliexpress.
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2016-Origina-HLSX-808-HLSX-18-Hybridd-In-Ear-Earphone-Dual-Driver-BA-With-DD-HIFI/32651444226.html

 

Well now, at that price and from a good seller I would jump on those but I recently told myself I won't buy any more for another month or so =\

 

[TwinACStacks]

It's a Very good earphone. The biggest problem is that EVERYTHING they seem to be making is Very Good. There is no way to keep up. So now It's Scan, Read the specs and if it appeals, maybe give it a shot. It's kind of like Roulette.
 
The Main Thing I've been able to discover is that the Number and Type,(or combination), of Drivers really has little bearing on How good the IEM will sound. It's all in how it's engineered and the quality of the components.
 
NOW THAT BEING SAID:
 
Here is My Latest Heads up. I'm VERY intrigued by this soon to be released Shozy Zero. Normally I don't particularly like wooden earphones, although the VJJB K4 was far better than I thought it would be, But these Earphones seem to be calling out to me.
 
Just a single Dynamic Driver too, and not much in the way of Specs.
 
I could be completely wrong, but I just have this Hunch.....
 
I have one lined up as soon as they go on sale. ALL ABOARD, WHOOO WHOOO Chugga,Chugga?
 
 

TWIN