[superuser1]

Woah, iBasso is upping their game man. I recently sold my 260 to grab the 320 ahead. this one is more on the budget focused side it seems.

Indeed will be a replacement for the DX170 which goes for $350?

 

[MudEnjoyer]

What gear so far in 2024 has interested you guys the most??

Nothing to be honest. There hasn’t been anything actually groundbreaking in a while.

Micro planars? Dual DDs? Meh not impressed.

Tuning wise, we seem to be recovering from the cookie cutter designs (2023 was a nightmare in this regard) and we start seeing some experimentation and thinking outside the box again.

Sorry Sean Olive stans, but here’s hope for a new Wild West IEM era!

 

[gadgetgod]

1) Miroak-ii from 634 ears. Terrific.
2) Waiting for Leonardfd's impressions on the new 634ears once he acquires it; think I shall bite depending on his review. It has replaced the Cantor in my mind.
3) Awaiting release of Aful Explorer (will decide between that and KZ Hydro, based on reviews)
4) HibyM300 dap, warm analoguish nifty lil thing that has helped me cut off mindless phone usage
5) CCA Trio: analogue cheapie that has been best value for money for me in this hobby thus far

Seems to me that I should also grab a 634ears haha. Let me ask @Ace Bee if he can send me something.
Leonard brother will definitely make me buy a R8ii in the future.
Explorer, I have one incoming, will update the impressions once its here.
Hmmm i try to maintain my distance from budget DAPs as much as possible.
CCA Trio, this thing is definitely making a name, i need to grab one.

 

[gadgetgod]

Nothing to be honest. There hasn’t been anything actually groundbreaking in a while.

Micro planars? Dual DDs? Meh not impressed.

Tuning wise, we seem to be recovering from the cookie cutter designs (2023 was a nightmare in this regard) and we start seeing some experimentation and thinking outside the box again.

Sorry Sean Olive stans, but here’s hope for a new Wild West IEM era!

I suggest you try the Alpha Omega Ra. That is quite a disruptive set for around 500$ pricing bracket.

 

[gadgetgod]

Indeed will be a replacement for the DX170 which goes for $350?

Yeah, it's good to see that brands are revamping the mid-fi lineup. Like the M23 from FiiO and the Cayin N3 Ultra(M23 is a bit on the upper mid-fi range). I recently grabbed Cayin N3 ultra from the retailer in India, It is much better than the predecessor, much more cleaner, much more resolution, and clarity.

 

[Singaravelan]

Seems to me that I should also grab a 634ears haha. Let me ask @Ace Bee if he can send me something.
Leonard brother will definitely make me buy a R8ii in the future.
Explorer, I have one incoming, will update the impressions once its here.
Hmmm i try to maintain my distance from budget DAPs as much as possible.
CCA Trio, this thing is definitely making a name, i need to grab one.

Oh yes, you have to get that R8ii! Both Leo and Oogenesis been raving and I note that you like collecting DAPs. surely this has to be there, boss!
Trio is indeed good, but you probably should look at KZ Hydro. See Jaytiss's rave, dragging kilobuck comparisons at https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-discovery-thread.586909/page-6706#post-18109031
Will await your Explorer review

 

[superuser1]

Oh yes, you have to get that R8ii! Both Leo and Oogenesis been raving and I note that you like collecting DAPs. surely this has to be there, boss!
Trio is indeed good, but you probably should look at KZ Hydro. See Jaytiss's rave, dragging kilobuck comparisons at https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-discovery-thread.586909/page-6706#post-18109031
Will await your Explorer review

From the graph of Paul Wasabi i felt the Hydro has comparatively less sub bass to ZS10 Pro 2?

 

[PeacockObscura]

Anyone have a recommendation for a brand that does good iem with custom faceplates?

ALPHA Omega

 

[o0genesis0o]

HiBy enjoying the spotlight of budget android DAP with R4

iBasso:

 

[gadgetgod]

Oh yes, you have to get that R8ii! Both Leo and Oogenesis been raving and I note that you like collecting DAPs. surely this has to be there, boss!
Trio is indeed good, but you probably should look at KZ Hydro. See Jaytiss's rave, dragging kilobuck comparisons at https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-discovery-thread.586909/page-6706#post-18109031
Will await your Explorer review

Yes yes bro. I actually end up selling the budget stuff more quickly, so i will grab a demo from a retailer in India and share my impressions about the latest KZ Pokemon. I am sure my brother @baskingshark would approve of it haha

 

[Vonbuddy]

Hello Friends,

What gear so far in 2024 has interested you guys the most?? I have created this video today where I discuss about the ones that I personally liked so far. i hope you guys watch the video, but for my friends who are not interested here are the names I mentioned in the video.

1. Kefine Delci
2. Artti R1 and T10
3. Letshuoer Cadenza4
4. Elysian Pilgrim
5. Cayin N3 Ultra

Thank you!!

Hisenior Audio Mega5-EST​

 

[gadgetgod]

Hisenior Audio Mega5-EST​

I need to listen to it as well

 

[theintention]

HiBy enjoying the spotlight of budget android DAP with R4

iBasso:

Probably one of my favorite images on the internet tbh.

 

[baskingshark]

Here's a review of the Fiio FA19: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/fiio-fa19.27212/reviews#review-33796

This is a 10 Knowles BA set, which has a vented sub-woofer, so it sounds close to a DD bass instead of the traditional BA bass that lacks movement of air and decay.

Pros:
Bountiful accessories
Modular cable for both single-ended and balanced sources
Solid build
Ergonomic and light; no pressure sensation in the ears due to vented housing
Easy to drive, amplification not needed
Tuning switches for versatility - warm neutral in stock tuning, with option for bass boost
Excellent technicalities - soundstage and imaging are a highlight
Bass sounds like a DD bass due to vented sub-woofer concept; fast, clean and textured basslines
Transparent midrange that is free of shout
Smooth yet resolving treble, without steroid boosted high frequencies

Cons:
MMCX
Average isolation for an all BA set
Low impedance - source pairing potentially tricky with high output impedance sources

8 kHz is a coupler artefact peak on the IEC711 coupler.

 

[theintention]

Hello Friends,

What gear so far in 2024 has interested you guys the most?? I have created this video today where I discuss about the ones that I personally liked so far. i hope you guys watch the video, but for my friends who are not interested here are the names I mentioned in the video.

1. Kefine Delci
2. Artti R1 and T10
3. Letshuoer Cadenza4
4. Elysian Pilgrim
5. Cayin N3 Ultra

Thank you!!

Seems to me that I should also grab a 634ears haha. Let me ask @Ace Bee if he can send me something.

My 634Ears set that is shipping next week