[Majin]

  Hooray for a new thread! Thanks to the mods for keeping this thread alive, I've learned a lot from it. Let's be nice people and share information.
 
As my first foray into 'Chinese brands' aside from Fiio, next month I'll be buying & testing:
 
a) VE Monk Plus
b) **** 4in1
c) KZ IEM - not sure which one yet...any suggestions?
 
I'll most probably be buying these from Aliexpress.
 
Did I miss anything?

 
I am almost going into the same route
 
Bought the VE Monk Plus last week and now i am pondering if i should go for a cheap IEM or a more expensive one.
 
My suggestion for the KZ would be either ED9 - ZS3 maybe ATE or  the new ZST.

 

[HiFiChris]

Good to see the thread being online again. Hopefully it doesn't derail as heavily as the old one anytime soon.

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Anyway, here are my thoughts on the Brainwavz Hengja:​

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http://www.head-fi.org/products/brainwavz-hengja-the-headphone-desk-hanger/reviews/16914​

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Imho, it would be great if they released a product that combines the front part of the Hookah with a (revised) clamp part of the Hengja.​

 

[purplesun]

  Nice looking new DAP from HIDIZS with aptX Bluetooth
 
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Hidizs-AP60-DSD-HiFi-Lossless-Pocket-Bluetooth-4-0-Apt-x-Music-Player/601461_32736526501.html
 

Shoot! I don't even need a DAP but I just ordered.
Got me with USB DAC, Apt-X & $6 seller discount.
Didn't even finish reading item description!
Bad thread! Bad thread!

 

[fonkepala]

Ok so here we are in the thread reactivation! one general remark to some of you boys: "music has charms to soothe the savage breast" so go and listen more!

waiting for kz zst and, in the meantime, for more 1clearhead's impressions

@fonkepala monks are a must-have, 4in1 seem to be great so yeah why not, as for KZ, wait for reviews of kz zst and then choose your model

 
Thanks for your input. Yup, I'm waiting for reviews on the KZ ZST as well. Is there an 'official' KZ store on Aliexpress?
 

   
I am almost going into the same route
 
Bought the VE Monk Plus last week and now i am pondering if i should go for a cheap IEM or a more expensive one.
 
My suggestion for the KZ would be either ED9 - ZS3 maybe ATE or  the new ZST.

 
Thanks for the suggestions, I'll look into those KZ models as well. Man..I didn't know KZ made so many IEM models!
 
I have some mid-fi IEM's, nothing TOTL but I'm happy with them. But I guess for now I'm rather more thrilled to find adequately performing IEMs at bargain prices

 

[kimD]

Nice we are back

 

[AudioNewbi3]

For those who are wondering, Turbo Ear Taobao page:
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.1-c.w4004-13096650781.3.kOUOeZ&id=522952059360
 
There lineup as far as I know
T3 = 1DD+2BA (10MM DD + KNOWLES 30017)
T4 = 1DD+3BA (10MM DD + KNOWLES 30017 + SONION 1700)
T5 = 1DD+4BA (10MM DD (different from the ones used on T3 &T4) + KNOWLES 30017 x2)
T7 = 1DD+6BA (10MM DD (different from the ones used on T3 &T4) + KNOWLES 30017 x2 + SONION Low Mid BA (Model not mentioned)
T10 = 10BA (In development) 

 

[AudioNewbi3]

Btw, will post some initial (though maybe inaccurate initial impressions once these babies arrive from Taobao)

  

 

[kimD]

Btw, will post some initial (though maybe inaccurate initial impressions once these babies arrive from Taobao)


 
 

What's the specs of these?

 

[Forty6]

Nice looking new DAP from HIDIZS with aptX Bluetooth

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Hidizs-AP60-DSD-HiFi-Lossless-Pocket-Bluetooth-4-0-Apt-x-Music-Player/601461_32736526501.html

Wow , this inexpensive aptx enabled DAP is going to be in my purchase list .


When you hear cayin saying the reason why aptx is not implemented on their flagship line up is the Aptx high licensing fees .
And this DAP here is 89usd + aptx shame on those cayins

 

[Pastapipo]

Hooray for a new thread! Thanks to the mods for keeping this thread alive, I've learned a lot from it. Let's be nice people and share information.

As my first foray into 'Chinese brands' aside from Fiio, next month I'll be buying & testing:

a) VE Monk Plus
b) **** 4in1
c) KZ IEM - not sure which one yet...any suggestions?

I'll most probably be buying these from Aliexpress.

Did I miss anything?

I would suggest the TY Hi Z 32ohm. I prefer it over the monks due to a slight increase in subbass.

 

[Majin]

I would suggest the TY Hi Z 32ohm. I prefer it over the monks due to a slight increase in subbass.

 
Hey Pastapipo from Tweakers. Man what a bummer after i ordered the VE monks everybody is raving about the TY Hi Z. I hope I won't miss the bass from the monks.

 

[AudioNewbi3]

What's the specs of these?

 1DD+2BA

Told the seller from Taobao to tune it to my liking (for listening to classical and orchestra) by linking him youku video examples of the music which I listen too.

Total Price including 1964 style 0.78mm Pin Cable is RMB1000 

 

[Forty6]

Shoot! I don't even need a DAP but I just ordered.
Got me with USB DAC, Apt-X & $6 seller discount.
Didn't even finish reading item description!
Bad thread! Bad thread!

With the abovementioned , Got you additional pair of customized dynamic earbuds Too ! with a 14.8MM diameter driver . Ha

I'm going to be the next on line

 

[FUYU]

Hey Pastapipo from Tweakers. Man what a bummer after i ordered the VE monks everybody is raving about the TY Hi Z. I hope I won't miss the bass from the monks.

Bass is plenty, imo. I found the Hi Zs too bassy for my tastes.

 

[fonkepala]

I would suggest the TY Hi Z 32ohm. I prefer it over the monks due to a slight increase in subbass.

Thanks for the suggestion. They seem to be pretty similar in looks to the Monks. Is there a review up for these babies?