[robervaul]

  So, I've been doing further research and checking what makes the HLSX-808 different from the i.Valux/Bette and this is what I got.
 
These are taken from Aliexpress web pages and they are stated the same way on taobao website.
 
 
I'm sure because of the difference in specs and the difference in their names, the above reviews have been totally in contrast. And because of this, I concluded that they might not have the same BA and dynamic drivers (or just carry different crossovers).
 
For example: I own the HLSX-808 and not the i.Valux/Bette, so my question is? .....What's an AFX BA driver?
 
.....If no one provides an answer, I'll probably just have one of my Chinese friends contact a representative that sells the HLSX-808 from taobao website.

 
@1clearhead E-mail from HLSX's BOSS:
 
"In front of the several internal configuration and sound effects are the same, only the appearance of the difference, our model can be linked to our own brand of shipping, you can also hang your brand shipments.  you say the model is our last year's old models this year officially put into mass production model, both in quality and appearance are better than the old styles, HLSX is our company name abbreviation, in fact, our brand is Magaosi, below I will send pictures of a new style for you to see, new styles of circle iron headphone support operation with remote and mic, compatible Android and IOS system."


 

 

 

 

[leobigfield]

Guys, Penon audio is on aliexpress now. Nice to see so many good sellers poping on ali!

http://s.aliexpress.com/baeUFRVf
(from AliExpress Android)

 

[battosai]

Hi everyone, I have been reading this thread for the past 5 days (going back to January posts) and I must admit that I am very impressed by most of the posters here, you guys know your stuff very well!I am in the market for a sub $50 iem that should be better than the xiaomi hybrids that I currently own. While pretty decent, I don't like the form factor, they fall off from my ears when I run. I own some expensive customs iem but for running or everyday commute, they are not ideal. I am a basshead so the iem will need to have bass. I am currently eyeing the 2016 **** UEs and the 2016 Easy customs UEs. Which one is better for me? Or do you guys have a favorite iem that I am not aware of that fits the bill?
Thanks for your help!

 

[Lurk650]

Hi everyone, I have been reading this thread for the past 5 days (going back to January posts) and I must admit that I am very impressed by most of the posters here, you guys know your stuff very well!I am in the market for a sub $50 iem that should be better than the xiaomi hybrids that I currently own. While pretty decent, I don't like the form factor, they fall off from my ears when I run. I own some expensive customs iem but for running or everyday commute, they are not ideal. I am a basshead so the iem will need to have bass. I am currently eyeing the 2016 **** UEs and the 2016 Easy customs UEs. Which one is better for me? Or do you guys have a favorite iem that I am not aware of that fits the bill?
Thanks for your help!

The Easy UEs you mentioned gets my vote, basshead approved

 

[Lurk650]

Listening to my Bette now through my iBasso D14 and it loves this amp, but apparently it doesn't not mesh well with my Fiio E07K. So weird. Sound is crystal clear and smooth when paired with the D14

 

[crabdog]

Guys, Penon audio is on aliexpress now. Nice to see so many good sellers poping on ali!

http://s.aliexpress.com/baeUFRVf
(from AliExpress Android)

Good find Leo! Wow they have a massive inventory.

 

[Pastapipo]

The asking price for htc 10 is way too high.

http://m.geekbuying.com/item/-HK-Stock--ZTE-Axon-Mini-5-2inch-Android-5-1-3GB-32GB-Smartphone-Qualcomm-MSM8939-Octa-Core-13-0MP-HIFI-Touch-ID---Ion-Gold-355649.html

Processor is a tad slow, but otherwise....32 bit DAC

 

[SteroidEars]

Any recommendation for 2BA+1D Hybrid Driver IEM ? Also would those recommended go well with XduooX3?
Thanks in advance!

 

[Lurk650]

Any recommendation for 2BA+1D Hybrid Driver IEM ? Also would those recommended go well with XduooX3?
Thanks in advance!

2016 New MusicMaker TK12 Dynamically And BA 3 Unit Headphone HIFI Fever In Ear Earphone As K3003 DIY Custom Hybrid Headset
http://s.aliexpress.com/mIrAzqQf
(from AliExpress Android)

 

[SuperLuigi]

  Might want to check out the Portable Source Gear subforum and the xDuoo X3 threads

 

 
 

 

Fiio X1, Xduoo X3 (recommended) Both are great and can have their firmware Rockboxed.
 
I personally like the POWER of the original Fiio E12 (880 mW). Although not exactly Budget, it's not terribly expensive either.
 

TWIN

 
 
Thanks for the suggestions!  Now i have a good place to start doing some ressearch  I'm suprised their aren't cheaper Dacs considering how cheap some of these IEMs are.  I'm hoping to find the Monk equivalent in a Dac/Amp for price point!

 

[SteroidEars]

2016 New MusicMaker TK12 Dynamically And BA 3 Unit Headphone HIFI Fever In Ear Earphone As K3003 DIY Custom Hybrid Headset
http://s.aliexpress.com/mIrAzqQf
(from AliExpress Android)

That looks good but the cable seems weak. Have a VSD3S with similar cable and it spoilt just recently. thank you by the way but any other recommendation?
How is the Aurisonics ASG-2 and FLC8s?

 

[1clearhead]

   
@1clearhead E-mail from HLSX's BOSS:
 
"In front of the several internal configuration and sound effects are the same, only the appearance of the difference, our model can be linked to our own brand of shipping, you can also hang your brand shipments.  you say the model is our last year's old models this year officially put into mass production model, both in quality and appearance are better than the old styles, HLSX is our company name abbreviation, in fact, our brand is Magaosi, below I will send pictures of a new style for you to see, new styles of circle iron headphone support operation with remote and mic, compatible Android and IOS system."


 

 

 

That's really debatable, because 'Nouske' (a Denmark company) also carries these. And, why would HSLX Boss write up 2 different specifications for slightly 2 different contructed IEM's?
 
Notice the port-holes in the back are in different places.

Photo picks by goodluck4u
 
I believe they don't just give "specs" unless they were tested first. This Boss guy might just be a salesman, nothing else.
 
http://www.nouske.com/page5.html
 
http://www.head-fi.org/newsearch?search=nouske&=Search
 
----->.....I say, the only way is for someone to buy both and compare. 

 

 

[vegetaleb]

I wonder how good the bundled iem for HTC 10 will sound...
 

 

[leobigfield]

Thanks for the suggestions!  Now i have a good place to start doing some ressearch  I'm suprised their aren't cheaper Dacs considering how cheap some of these IEMs are.  I'm hoping to find the Monk equivalent in a Dac/Amp for price point!

RedJohn456 and i bought a SMSL M3 on the Aliexpress sale recently and they are on their way right now. It seem really nice at $79!

 

[Sylmar]

  I wonder how good the bundled iem for HTC 10 will sound...
 

Me too. I've been eyeing this phone for a while. I am very curious about the IEMs that go with it.