Club 69? Paisley?

Hi, I prefer cable down too. Someone posted on here that a particular over-ear model (UE900) could be worn cable down with left and right sides reversed, and I found it to be true: I can get as good a seal as over ear. Have since tried this with a second over-ear IEM, and it was viable. Can't...

Mixed reviews apparently but I like the BA8: speed, detail, soundstage, timbre. Should I look out for a pair of BA15s/BA16s or will I be disappointed? How are they different? Full disclosure: I dropped one unit and can't be sure the performance hasn't been affected.

Audio paranoia: dropped one (BA) IEM and feel like there's a barely perceptible drop in volume on that side, just can't confirm it. Not the first time it's happened. Anyone else experienced this? Can't enjoy listening with that niggling doubt :slight_frown:

Good market in Japan for cable down IEMs. My best find so far has maybe been the Ashidavox HF-EA1: single large DD with, apart from weighty and well extended bass, nice detail, nice airy treble, natural timbre, good seperation and space. There's an upgraded version too, which I haven't tried yet.

At the risk of being called out for not having read the thread, what's the most significant recent advance in BA tech to look for in your opinion, though?

Yeah... what I'm really looking for is detail/price bargains, even at the expense of other characteristics, inc. older models. Got the BA8s for about 50 used, an unexpected find which I may not replicate for a while.

Don't feel able to criticise the BA8s much because they're objectively technically better than anything I've heard. I will say I don't find them harsh though,and the bass beats any DDs or hybrids I've heard for body and accuracy. You've heard higher end sets than I have though: better...

Just got a pair of TRN BA8s, relistening to a techno playlist in new definition. Have a few IEMs, these are technically better than any of them.

Surprising bass body and extension for a single BA. [edit] Tried another tip (soft silicone, large aperture) and am (more) sold on these. Soundspace is much improved.

Using the same tweeter as the Crazy Racoon headphones apparently. Not aware of anyony on here checking those out.

Kotteri Mark II

Had an OG iBasso DC05 and really enjoyed it, if you like the ESS sound. The OG DC04 and 03 had the same form factor and also have a good following. DDhifi do some nice minimal dongles too, but IDK how the sound compares.