Tuning is also a big difference. The R4 sounds neutral whilst the DX300 with stock amp has more “analogue” tuning with emphasis in the lower frequencies. Depending on listeners, one might say R4 sounds “digital” (whatever that means), others might say DX300 is “coloured”.
Otherwise, I don’t think it’s a huge downgrade. I thoroughly enjoy my IEMs with R4, and switching to W4 and DX300 sounds like upgrade, rather than I am “punished” by listening to R4 (which, excuse my “elitism”, is the case with some DAPs and dongles).
noted that (1) this R4 is loaned sample from HiBy and (2) it might be raffled to someone else so if you don’t see me using it in the future, it’s not pump and dump
It's exactly what I'm looking for… a smaller, cheaper DAP that has a different sound signature than the DX300. The R4 will give me a neutral sound and the portability I need to use with my IEMs.
Maybe a bit shy in upper treble on the graphs but upper mids are bang on, and bass has a buttery lookin lift in the upper section on the balanced nozzle.
Blended, holographic and detailed. Fabulous separation and imaging, while possibly a shimmer of Planar tone, I’m truly to join mental forces along beside it, Hmmm…….not a deal breaker, as the gift here is pure space and stature………the Aurora is incredible. Probably the very one and only IEM you truly need to own? Buy the Aurora instead of four others, and be totally happy! IMO
The tuning is funny because it has Hybrid separation into the stage, yet totally cohesive…….totally? Bass is clean and tight, really this (for me anyways) is a goldilocks tune………..it really is. Oh and the cable……….what?
The included Cable is the nicest I have ever had included with an IEM, regardless of price? Oh and the fitment. No more borderline short nozzles, these are deep fitting, but not too deep……..perfect.
To sum up the Aurora…………clean as a whistle! I have lots of other stuff to do today, yet the Aurora is completely pulling on me………….not exactly letting me leave? I just keep picking it up, over and over and over again. And the fitment from the shell, and the cable……………what can I say……..nice! The Aurora walks that line of both detailed and warm, crisp and involving………perfect upper-end items of delineation, yet also smooth? I have tried to put it down, and I can’t? The Aurora has this distance included where it sequesters off the bass (into the stage) like speakers do!
Just the way each and every element of this treble is spread-out?
TANGZU x HBB XuanNv Universal IEM
Not expecting the sheer stage size out of this little guy? What? Very, very good tuning, absolutely the best tuning for HBB yet. Nothing getting in the way, and not so bass laden for once, I think I will go shout outside my window? FINALLY!
Organic and pure, while it does have its share of pinna gain, as such that lifts the whole signature into focus, really very focused and holding no excess baggage with this tune. While not as obviously itemized or separated as the 7Hz Aurora, the XuanNv is very, very mature and well done. It is this fully spread-out midrange that takes the cake here. Kind of a rolling-a-long bass that is not totally clear, yet defined and well controlled, right in the pocket, offering-up bass speed and polite attitude. It is NICE! HA, I don’t quite know what to say after the Aurora thing……………. The TANG SANCAI tips are a nice included thing, first time to try their wide-bores.
It's a very neutral approach from Tangzu. Mids are the star of the show. However, I would like to add a bit more bass to make it more fun to listen to.
Hello good people, last night i posted my review for the brilliant Flipears Aurora. I loved the set right from the design to the extremely detailed yet inoffensive sound. IMO, the pair sounds absolutely lovely, although the fit is a bit of a concern with thick shells and wide nozzle and the Mid-bass could use some more punch. I Hope you guys enjoy watching my complete video:-
Hello good people, last night i posted my review for the brilliant Flipears Aurora. I loved the set right from the design to the extremely detailed yet inoffensive sound. IMO, the pair sounds absolutely lovely, although the fit is a bit of a concern with thick shells and wide nozzle and the Mid-bass could use some more punch. I Hope you guys enjoy watching my complete video:-
While I really like the brushed metal look of the Elysian Pilgrim, I have to say my vote for the most expensive-looking goes to the EA1000 for its premium-looking ear shells, and the GAEA for the cable!
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The TANG SANCAI tips are a nice included thing, first time to try their wide-bores.
