Chinese / Asian Brand IEM Info Thread
Jan 10, 2021 at 5:48 PM Post #32,836 of 33,689
Just saw this from their FB page.

Caption says:

"Tomorrow, NF Audio 4 BA interchangeable crossover IEM "NE4 Evolution" engineering machine will be unveiled soon. This is a IEM with unlimited sound, so stay tuned."
I see what you did there :)
 
Jan 11, 2021 at 9:55 AM Post #32,837 of 33,689
Penon Fan single DD IEM. Looks gorgeous, especially in person!

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Jan 13, 2021 at 7:42 AM Post #32,841 of 33,689
So what's the latest on iem's?
I have the Trn V90 but have lost one of them, so looking for a good iem with a similar of not better sound and uses an mmcx convector.
A wide soundstage would be nice.
 
Jan 13, 2021 at 1:40 PM Post #32,842 of 33,689
So what's the latest on iem's?
I have the Trn V90 but have lost one of them, so looking for a good iem with a similar of not better sound and uses an mmcx convector.
A wide soundstage would be nice.
Stay away from TRN and KZ (for now) and try a budget model of every iem brand you can find locally in your country. Analyze everything about them and then move into more ChiFi. That's what I'm doing.

It's working out really well. I'm an AudioScientist now, not a Phile. I just bought two JVC models for $8 and $15. On sale too.

I find where I live stores want to get rid of iems, so sales are almost weekly. Aliexpress sales? Every 6 months.
 
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Jan 14, 2021 at 9:53 PM Post #32,843 of 33,689
Do you think the sellers on Aliexpress will give you some sort of discount or even an undisclosed amount of money if you review one of their IEMs or cables? I mean not a written review, but an in-depth video review.

Like, what would I say? "Hi I did a review on YouTube on one of your IEMs, please give me a discount"...??

Would that even work? And does that count as being sponsored? What does getting sponsored even imply? Sorry I'm totally new to this.

P.S. Originally posted on sub-$100 thread, thought I'd ask here too.
 
Jan 15, 2021 at 6:04 AM Post #32,845 of 33,689
If you are making YouTube videos, you don't have to look for sponsors from Aliexpress. People from Raid shadow Legends will find you insteadf!!

Raycons. Don't forget raycons.
 
Jan 15, 2021 at 2:03 PM Post #32,846 of 33,689
Raycons. Don't forget raycons.

I swear if I ever see one non-audiophile YouTuber just come out and say that Raycons are s*** I will Patreon that person a tenner just out of appreciation for their integrity.
 
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Jan 17, 2021 at 9:32 PM Post #32,847 of 33,689
Can someone with experience with the #9038D offer some help getting it to work with Windows 10?

My computer recognizes the device when I plug it in. It sees that it's a #9038D.

However, it says "driver not available." This is even though I installed ct7601 driver, and it says it was successful.

If I move the volume slider in Windows, I can hear clicks and pressure changes, indicating that the 9038D is trying to do something, but it's not generating sound or music.

I am connecting it to a desktop computer using the supplied USB-C to USB-C cable, which has a USB-C to USB-A connector going into the computer.

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With regard to my mobile phone, it uses Mini-USB so I figure I would have to get a Mini-USB to USB-C adapter in order to install in #9038D onto my phone.
 
Jan 17, 2021 at 9:45 PM Post #32,848 of 33,689
Can someone with experience with the #9038D offer some help getting it to work with Windows 10?

My computer recognizes the device when I plug it in. It sees that it's a #9038D.

However, it says "driver not available." This is even though I installed ct7601 driver, and it says it was successful.

If I move the volume slider in Windows, I can hear clicks and pressure changes, indicating that the 9038D is trying to do something, but it's not generating sound or music.

I am connecting it to a desktop computer using the supplied USB-C to USB-C cable, which has a USB-C to USB-A connector going into the computer.

--

With regard to my mobile phone, it uses Mini-USB so I figure I would have to get a Mini-USB to USB-C adapter in order to install in #9038D onto my phone.
The dedicated thread might be helpful to you: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/e1d...-pdv2-9038s-9038d-9038x-hifitoy-hptoy.915835/
 
Jan 18, 2021 at 6:07 AM Post #32,849 of 33,689
Hi, a small review on the Kinera BD005 Pro:
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/kinera-bd005-pro.24907/reviews#item-review-25148

Kinera 2 (1).jpg


TLDR:

Pros

Beautiful shells, light and well fitting.
Good isolation.
Safe non fatiguing tuning, coherent V shape set.
Easy to drive.
2 pin connector – generally better lifespan than MMCX.

Cons:
Notes may have a lack of bite/edge definition (may be pro or con depending on personal taste).
Technicalities not class leading.
Roll off at higher treble may not appeal to trebleheads, but this is not that fatiguing as such.
 
Jan 18, 2021 at 11:42 AM Post #32,850 of 33,689
Hi, a small review on the Kinera BD005 Pro:
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/kinera-bd005-pro.24907/reviews#item-review-25148

Pros
Beautiful shells, light and well fitting.
Good isolation.
Safe non fatiguing tuning, coherent V shape set.
Easy to drive.
2 pin connector – generally better lifespan than MMCX.

Cons:
Notes may have a lack of bite/edge definition (may be pro or con depending on personal taste).
Technicalities not class leading.
Roll off at higher treble may not appeal to trebleheads, but this is not that fatiguing as such.
Reading your description, it's kind of like how I would describe the Starfields. Would you say they have a lot of familiarity enough to suggest the BD005 Pro for people who want the Starfield on the cheap?
 

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