[Ceeluh7]

@Ceeluh7

Just one thing: when you do a new review, perhaps wise to drop a link in this thread. This thread is as good as any to take people like me who don't necessarily go out in search of reviews of products, or go to threads dedicated to those iems, but do venture from here. Can't hurt. Thanks.

Thanks for the comment. I will do that. I appreciate it my friend.

 

[nikbr]

I would like to recommend this one to you. Tasteful Polish prog rock band.

 

[Jaytiss]

This is a set up video. I hope you are all well.

Do ear tips really matter?

 

[pk4425]

Whoa finally! Is this the Cantor?

Gotta say though. It could just be the angle of the shot, but those nozzles look.. invasive to my earholes. Geoduck vibes. IYKYK.

Agree. Hope it's just an optical illusion, but that looks like Etymotic-level pain.

 

[helloh3adfi]

I thought the new Dusk will have same driver configuration as Blessing 3, but instead they get 2 Planar drivers. https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/moondrop-x-crinacle-dusk-2dd-2ba-2planar-in-ear-headphone? Is it the same kind like Rinko?

 

[pradiptacr7]

New gear day at Aural Cafe

Tanchjim Origin.

 

[theintention]

Haven't seen this over here yet, new Hiby x FAudio collab IEM - Project Ace releases 4/3, $238 USD
12mm DD

 

[theintention]

More info on Hiby R4 on its new thread as well.
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/new-hiby-r4.972253/post-18046718

HiBy R4 (Standard model) overview
https://mp.weixin.qq.com/s/70_aWoKRGoI9UAAhaVB7Cg
https://weibo.com/2031451121/O7nrJCIsz
https://weibo.com/6190468063/O7n07aNKN
https://weibo.com/6190468063/O7n1BCOS3
https://weibo.com/6190468063/O7n4yal1c

Available in mid April in China
1,698 RMB = approx. 239 USD

Quad ES9018C2M DAC matrix
Class A amp
PCM768/DSD256/MQA 16x
Snapdragon 665 (3GB RAM + 32GB Internal Storage)
Android 12 w/global SRC bypass
3.5SE + 4.4BAL PO
4.7" LCD
Bluetooth TX/RX
4,500mAh battery
12hrs playback w/3.5SE PO
Customizable HOLD switch

Note: I believe WiFi is also suppoted.


HiBy R4 "Da Wuyi Midi Festival 2024" collaboration model overview
https://weibo.com/6190468063/O7naDsAN2

Available in May in China
It seems to be cheaper than the standard one.

Differences from the standard one:
Special exterior design
Special tuning for rock
Class AB amp
15hrs playback

 

[XERO1]

Getting some serious Da Vinci vibes from this!!

Called it!!

 

[Vonbuddy]

Just got my Xenns Top in and it is nice right out of the box, pairing it with the Woo Mini. Sounds absolutely amazing with electronic music.

 

[Vonbuddy]

Called it!!

Is there a price on this new Dunu?

 

[gadgetgod]

Gearing up for the CanJam, I am supposed to pack my stuff tomorrow. I am thinking to just carry the NiceHCK Himalaya along with the Kinera Verdandi and iBasso DX260 with me for the trip. Rest all I am sending to a friend to enjoy before i leave haha.

 

[gadgetgod]

Ooh, postpone buying decisions, people. Things just got way more interesting

I am just excited to hear this one at the event, If i like it, I might book a pair there itself hehe.

 

[-rowan-]

What an excellent impression! So much info is conveyed in easy to understand and non-ambiguous manner in a few short paragraphs. You should review more often.

Thanks! I try to string my notes into impressions when I can, especially if it involves an IEM that folks may be curious about, but never seem to have the attention span to finish a full review.

Back to the Himalaya. After about 12 hours’ burn in and a spot of cable rolling, two things are clear to me: 1) it’s pretty responsive to cable changes, and 2) the stock cable is very good, and evidently chosen to show off the Himalaya’s best attributes, like its imaging, bass and treble response. It sets a high baseline and it would take a much more capable cable to displace it without compromising these aspects, so there’s really no need to change the cable unless one wants to (though it didn’t keep me from trying).

So far, DragonScale 2 has worked best for my tastes. It’s very resolving and smooths out that upper-mid glare to the point it’s a non-issue, while bringing a bit more sound pressure to the bass and lower mids and keeping the highs well extended and natural.

(I should emphasise though, that others have less expensive ways of attenuating those upper mids, like putting foam in the nozzles as suggested by @Dsnuts though I personally haven’t tried that yet.)

 

[lgcubana]

I thought the new Dusk will have same driver configuration as Blessing 3, but instead they get 2 Planar drivers. https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/moondrop-x-crinacle-dusk-2dd-2ba-2planar-in-ear-headphone? Is it the same kind like Rinko?

I'm curious/concerned that Moondrop will re-use the:

• H.O.D.D.D.U.S.- Horizontally-Opposed 2DD Module Based on 3D Printing Technology

Which, IMO, was not appreciated by Dusk fans