BA5 arrived a few days ago, they sound better than I expected after listening to the CCA C12. No unbearable treble which is nice. I had also ordered the Etymotic ER2XR and it arrived on the same day so the BA5 will just end up being a beater pair now lol

After listening to the C12 for a while today, I've found that the treble is just a bit too much. I tend to have a headache most of the time and listening to them during one was fatiguing. It's so close to not being too much treble though. The clarity/resolution is very, very good which makes me...

I see, thanks for letting me know, I'll likely order one of the three and maybe a couple balanced cables to go with the ES100 I just got. They probably have so many sales to make people like me think it's now or never lol. By the way, WOW, the ES100 sounds fantastic after listening to IEMs...

Now for the tough decision. With the AliExpress sale ending in under 7 hours, do I order the TRN V90 and/or BA5? Do I give in to the hype surrounding the Blon BL-03 and add those to my cart too? :thinking:

Alright, so the CCA C12 arrived today, I'll try to give some initial impressions but keep in mind I am by no means experienced when it comes to describing sound or reviewing audio products. I've also been using the Sennheiser IE80 as my main IEM for quite a while now so I'm very used to its wide...

I was surprised too when I looked at the Amazon return policy. Retail stores tend to not allow returns on them for good reason. I suppose Amazon just has a relaxed policy and will ban those who abuse it? I think part of the reason as to why I have a tough time ordering headphones/earphones...

You make a good point, it's not something I've really done due to sanitary reasons. I figured in this case I tried to cancel and couldn't despite them not being shipped, so I could just give them a quick try and clean them up before sending them back. Kinda making me rethink that idea now that...

I'm definitely wondering how the BA5 and C12 compare as well. Looking at Nimweth's review of the BA5, I get the impression that it would be less harsh in the treble and more musical than the C12? Shape and design both stand out to me with the BA5, seems to have a similar level of detail and...

I never mentioned isolation/leakage because I wasn't too worried about it but I should have added it to my original post just to cover that base. I have a few different IEMs currently that are solid enough for isolation and figured I would get sucked into ChiFi and end up ordering a few...

Lots of suggestions and options to consider, I appreciate all those who chipped in in response to my indecision. Unfortunately, it seems like I have even more options to choose from! Haha So to sum up what I've read, I should order the ****, V90, TFZ T2, C12, ZSX, BL-03 and maybe the BA5? Just...

I'll have to look into those, I think I remember the V90 being mentioned in a few comparisons I looked at. Helps to have input on those from someone who doesn't do well with tons of treble, thanks! Good to hear that the C12 isn't super bright! I definitely enjoy bass depending on what I'm...

So I've spent the past couple days looking at all of what ChiFi has to offer and the amount of information I've taken in and comparisons I've made are making my head spin. There are so many options around the same price range and I'm someone who has difficulty making decisions; needless to...

I also haven't had the chance to play TLOU as I only had an Xbox 360 last gen. Went with the PS4 this gen and I will be buying the Remastered version for sure. Seems like the perfect game for positional audio and I can't wait to be immersed in the game with my setup.

I haven't owned either but I know that the X5 is significantly better than the Clip+. The Clip is good for the price and for really portable use (running and such) but the X5 is going to be a huge difference over the Clip in SQ. Both are great value per dollar devices.

Thanks for testing that for me! I'm doubting that my Nexus 5 will work with USB audio after I did some research. Turns out that I would have to change to Cyanogenmod 11 to get USB audio. Rooting and installing CM11 just seems like a hassle right now. I'm going to be heading out to B.C. for...

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Thanks anyways. I'll have to do some research to see if I can make the two devices work together.

Thanks! I might buy it soon. I quite like my GR07 Bass Editions. My only gripe is that it's difficult to find tips for it that isolate well and don't ruin the highs. Also, have you or anyone else on this thread used the X5 as a DAC for android phones (specifically the Nexus 5)? I listen to...

I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on an X5, however, I have a couple of questions first. Is the X5 worth it for just using it as a standalone DAP (without an amp or anything) for my GR07s and V-Moda XS? I know that both are very easy to drive and don't really require an amp. I may be getting...

Yeah for sure. Philips would be absolutely insane not to add removable pads.     I'm not interested in buying but why are you selling? Did you finish the game already or did it not live up to the expectations as most people are saying? 

Rumored to be around $1300 right? That's just too much for me so I will probably end up passing at that price. It better as well have removable pads this time around :p Edit: Yaaaay! Hundredth post!

Ah... That seems like a pretty great deal. I paid $140 for the BE and the H3 are $300 right now from what I could see. Close enough I guess :D

I do enjoy my Bass Editions quite a bit. The thing is, the Sony's are double the price so it would be expected that the GR07s are blown away :p I use the Sony hybrid tips mostly on my GR07s. I read through the GR07 tips thread and someone mentioned that flipping the comply tips around (so that...

I was actually considering buying a pair of XBA-H3s used a while back. Ended up settling for my V-Sonics. Are you using custom tips of any kind?

The big issue is that customs are expensive. I think there are a couple in the $200-400 range though. The great noise isolation and comfort makes me want a pair. I tend to take many precautions with my IEMs. I rarely throw them in my pocket, keep them in a case, clean my ears, etc. It's a...