Lifted Andreas
Formerly known as geko95gek.
Here I present to you... the new and amazing Zero Audio Composite Dynamic IEMs made from a blend of Carbon and Aluminium:
Carbo Tenore and Carbo Basso
Introduction:
As we all know Japan is pretty much the leading manufacturer of new Audio tech at the moment. Now a company called Zero Audio have released some amazing new IEMs, which can really play with the big boys like Sony and Audio Technica.
Both of these have an amazing sleek look with their Carbon and Aluminium bodies.
Type: Micro-dynamic
Driver: 5.78mm
Plug: Stereo mini-plug 3.5mm [type L] Code: OFC Cord 1.2m [type Y] Mass: 3.2g (excluding cord)
Output sound pressure level: [size=12.222222328186035px]102dB/1mW[/size]
Play frequency: [size=12.222222328186035px]8Hz ~ 24.000Hz[/size]
Maximum input: 150mW ※ IEC standards (International Electrotechnical Commission)
Impedance: 16Ω
Accessories: Silicone tips of each size S/M/L, carrying pouch
Type: Dynamic
Driver: 8.5mm
Plug: Stereo mini-plug 3.5mm [type L] Code: OFC Cord 1.2m [type Y] Mass: 4.8g (excluding cord)
Output sound pressure level: [size=12.222222328186035px]102dB/1mW[/size]
Play frequency: 6[size=12.222222328186035px]Hz ~ 24.000Hz[/size]
Maximum input: 200mW ※ IEC standards (International Electrotechnical Commission)
Impedance: 16Ω
Accessories: Silicone tips of each size - S/M/L, carrying pouch
Zero Audio website - http://www.zeroaudio.jp
Both models can be purchased at round about the same price either through Amazon.co.jp - HERE! You will need to have your own forwarding service set up, like Tenso for example.
Or you can try to get them from White Rabbit Express for a similar price - http://whiterabbitexpress.com/zh-dx200-ct/
Also you can just search on your local eBay, there are a couple of sellers with the Zero Audio products. It will be slightly more expensive though, as expected!
Best tips to use:
MEElectronics M6 (same as Brainwavz R1) double-flanges found here - http://www.meelec.com/category_s/379.htm
and here - http://www.meelec.com/MEElectronics_Eartips_p/ts1-df-35-cl.htm
They can be had for cheaper on eBay here (thanks to Grayson73 for pointing this out!) - http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEElectronics-Eartips-for-Sports-Fi-S6-M6-M6P-A161P-A151-earphones-Black-/130745455297
and here - http://www.ebay.com/itm/MEElectronics-Eartips-for-Sports-Fi-S6-M6-M6P-A161P-A151-earphones-Clear-/140821138554
Impressions:
d marc0 - Carbo Basso Impressions
waynes world - Carbo Basso Thoughts and Niggles
Mackem - Carbo Basso Love At First Listen
doctorjazz - Carbo Tenore Impressions and Comparisons (ATH CKN70, JVC FXD80, Sony XBA3 and Westone 4)
DannyBai - Initial Carbo Tenore Impressions and 1st ever Tenore + Basso comparison
DannyBai - Short Tenore & Basso vs. GR07 & FXZ200 round-up
DannyBai - VSD1 vs. Basso vs. Tenore extra quick comparison
LISTEN TO SOME UPLIFTING TRANCE... THE ZERO AUDIO WAY! YOU WILL BE ASTONISHED!!
http://mixcloud.com/liftedandreas
DOWNLOAD LINK FOR MY LATEST MIX:
http://www.sendspace.com/file/9oximw
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My impressions and review of the Carbo Tenore are coming hopefully in a week's time as I already have them on order from Amazon JP, bought on 22-05-2013. I'm really expecting them to be close if not better than my Yamaha EPH-100.
EDIT (29-05-2013)
Finally! Here are my very first Out Of The Box impressions of Carbo Tenore:
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Ok guys, here goes... First impressions on the Carbo Tenore!
WOW, these things are tiny and are of awesome build quality!
Just plugged them into my iPod Classic (6th Gen) + C&C BH combo (LF on) with my latest Trance mix playing, and I have to say these things sound just like I wanted them to. Wider soundstage than my Yamaha EPH-100 which are almost triple the price of the Tenores, treble is nice and pronounced but nowhere near the pain levels. Then again, everyone has different sensitivity to treble. The bass is more rounded off and just as quick as the Yams, which is again what I was hoping for. Damn, these things are engaging!!
Again, soundstage is like OMG! My head is in space kinda wide lol