[coletrain104]

ok, I don't have an amp, but these two IEMs are at a pretty low price point. are the pro 2s no good? I heard they are a little darker, which sounds very in-line with what I was looking for

 

[Wokei]

ok, I don't have an amp, but these two IEMs are at a pretty low price point. are the pro 2s no good? I heard they are a little darker, which sounds very in-line with what I was looking for

B3(60) + T1E(40) + Topping NX1(40) + B3 Pro 2(60) = 200

 

[Ap616]

ok, I don't have an amp, but these two IEMs are at a pretty low price point. are the pro 2s no good? I heard they are a little darker, which sounds very in-line with what I was looking for

If you want a little darker, don't go for the B3 Pro 1. They will probably have too bright of treble and not enough warmth/bass. The Pro 2 are darker but just an average fairly well sounding v-shaped iem, maybe ok for the price. But does not punch above it's price point like T1-E, Havi B3 Pro 1, or KZ EDSE. I would go with T1-E! I personally think it sounds more in line w/ what you're looking for, and will probably be great for you.

 

[peter123]

If you want a little darker, don't go for the B3 Pro 1. They will probably have too bright of treble and not enough warmth/bass. The Pro 2 are darker but just an average fairly well sounding v-shaped iem, maybe ok for the price. But does not punch above it's price point like T1-E, Havi B3 Pro 1, or KZ EDSE. I would go with T1-E! I personally think it sounds more in line w/ what you're looking for, and will probably be great for you.

Do you find the T1E's dark?

 

[coletrain104]

Thanks everyone for the help. My girlfriend is looking for a gift for my birthday, maybe if I point out the TTPOD I can spend the $$$ on a DAP

 

[Ap616]

Nope, they have some nice crisp upper mid/lower treble energy(tho not overly as I'm sensitive there) But compared to the B3 Pro 1, they sound it a little. If he wants darker, I guess he said he has the MH1C or someone could advise him something else just trying to help

 

[Ap616]

Thanks everyone for the help. My girlfriend is looking for a gift for my birthday, maybe if I point out the TTPOD I can spend the $$$ on a DAP

Yeah, you could follow Wokei's $ chart. $40-50 for T1-E and 40 for the Topping NX1 is a great little combo IMO.

 

[peter123]

No problem, I just never thought of the T1E as dark.

Dark with a lot of bass impact and great clarity would be the NarMoo S1. On the dark side with very full sound. A bit bassy for me but if you like a lot of bass they should be good.

 

[bhazard]

  ok, I don't have an amp, but these two IEMs are at a pretty low price point. are the pro 2s no good? I heard they are a little darker, which sounds very in-line with what I was looking for

No amp? Get the T1-E or Xiaomi Pistons. Both would be something I would give as gifts to someone, as they look gorgeous and sound pretty good.

 

[Wokei]

Yeah, you could follow Wokei's $ chart. $40-50 for T1-E and 40 for the Topping NX1 is a great little combo IMO.

coletrain104 for about 100$ as what Ap616 has mentioned...you can't go wrong for an iem and amp

 

[coletrain104]

yeah, I'm not looking for really dark, just a little tired of the overdone treble from my HE-400s. I'm glad you say that T1E has crisp upper mids/lower treble. sounds perfect. I've never heard of the NX1, but it sounds like a deal. Now I just need to go to college and maybe my parents will not notice that I'm spending another $100 on audio  
P.S. I have a Schiit Vali, but I assume these IEMs would hiss with it, since it has 6.5 or so ohms output impedance

 

[Netforce]

  yeah, I'm not looking for really dark, just a little tired of the overdone treble from my HE-400s. I'm glad you say that T1E has crisp upper mids/lower treble. sounds perfect. I've never heard of the NX1, but it sounds like a deal. Now I just need to go to college and maybe my parents will not notice that I'm spending another $100 on audio  
P.S. I have a Schiit Vali, but I assume these IEMs would hiss with it, since it has 6.5 or so ohms output impedance

The havi being so power hungry I don't hear too much hiss on my relatively noisy sources, maybe you will hear it with the vali though I don't have a vali so I wouldn't know.

 

[michele009]

Let me join the train of undecided between havi b3 and ttpod t1e
I'm waiting for the topping nx1 so no problem for the amp. I was about to choose the b3 but when I saw that the t1e seems to be easier to drive and good sounding as the b3 for almost like half of their price, i made a step back. I listen to classic rock, indie and alternative. What I'm looking for it's a clean and detailed sound, bright and crisp without being harsh and hissing, with punchy but not dominating bass.

@coletrain104 as for the nx1, I'm still waiting for it so i can't give you my two cents but, looking at its review and then what it costs, I think it deserves a chance

 

[ZapX629]

That sounds like how people describe the Havi. T1E seems like it's more of a bass phone.

 

[Pensel]

Compare this with the KC06? i'm looking for a good earphone with good midrange and good clarity. Is the clarity as good as the Sennheiser CX300 II?

Plus, I do not like to wear my earphones over the ear. I absolutely do not like it. Is it okay to wear it normally?