The discovery thread!
Aug 26, 2022 at 11:57 PM Post #64,576 of 105,078
Rumor has it that they’re releasing an S12 Pro soon.
I heard. Exciting :) I'm going to grab a pair of these in the AM(4:00AM my time is when the sale goes on). I missed out on the red/blue limited editions last time. I don't want to miss these.
 
Aug 27, 2022 at 12:27 AM Post #64,577 of 105,078
Aug 27, 2022 at 12:36 AM Post #64,579 of 105,078
Kinera's planar, the Celeste, is releasing at $49 USD! Making it the cheapest planar containing IEM so far!

BTW it is a planar + 1 BA. Very interesting that there is no DD inside.

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https://www.facebook.com/celestaudi...L7Vi51Jx65JssUf2ZPGCyNtXwDBQSkzBQjQ93poSWmwol

Wow even KZ/CCA has been undercut LOLOL.
Anyway the shell looks nice, but let's hope it sounds as good as it looks!
Damn, I was not expecting Planar drivers to drop in price this fast.

I expected the Celest to be around 100 USD.
 
Aug 27, 2022 at 1:47 AM Post #64,581 of 105,078


NF audio NE4. It took them a while but a new faceplate, a new tuning. Very cool.

This IEM went totally overlooked since 2021, since your pretty supportive review. Too high cost for 4BAs, the usual unfair lack of testing choices, very little experiences available to read (yours only, still today). NE4 attracted me for the different tuning and since I long love my NF AUDIO NF3u, I made an opinion myself people at NF AUDIO they are some masters at making BA earphones.
Now I hope I will can share your opinions. And hear the fourth new faceplate/tunimg too.
 
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Aug 27, 2022 at 2:10 AM Post #64,583 of 105,078
Kinera Celest Gumiho Universal IEM
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Aug 27, 2022 at 2:14 AM Post #64,584 of 105,078
Moondrop Planar Stellaris Universal IEM
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Aug 27, 2022 at 3:05 AM Post #64,585 of 105,078
Kinera Celest Gumiho Universal IEM
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Graph doesn't look disastrous. But why the F did they start the Y axis at 60 to compress it. Taking supplied graph with a pinch of salt anyway.

Given that I got a $14 coupon off the PLA13, it's effectively the same price.

Planar IEMs are going to come free in boxes of cornflakes soon!
 
Aug 27, 2022 at 4:01 AM Post #64,586 of 105,078
Graphs of some newly released IEMs. Sorry I'm a part-time measurebator, listening impressions will be up soon!

Graphs via an IEC711 compliant coupler. 7/8 kHz region is a coupler artefact peak. Measurements > 10 kHz are not accurate.



1)
KBEAR Ormosia - $99 USD, hybrid (10 mm DD + composite BA). Bullet shaped design, MMCX connector:
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2) BLON Z200 - $21 USD, 10 mm single DD (carbon diaphragm), non detachable cable
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3) TRN ST5 - $59.80, hybrid (10 mm beryllium DD + 4 BA), 2 pin
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Aug 27, 2022 at 8:47 AM Post #64,589 of 105,078
I'm personally looking for something with extreme clarity and sparkle. I wonder what the next step up from the Variations is.
Yanyin Canon will give you plenty of clarity and sparkle
 
Aug 27, 2022 at 11:58 AM Post #64,590 of 105,078
The Canon is a fantastic iem and can be tuned to your preference. I think the Canon should get more recognition for being as good as it is and it's price point.
My $0.02
 

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