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What is the current champion among LDAC-compliant TWS earbuds?

MP145 come with three nozzles (for highs, balanced and for bass) so, in addition to your DAP/Smartphone EQ, you have all tools to make it sound bright, or on a darker/warmer side. I just go with default (balanced, rose gold) nozzle filters and for the first time in my life I don't use any EQ on...

I am here to say that Hidizs MP145, single 14.5m planar IEM, is my new all-time favorite. It is a bit above what I would consider budget (It was around $130 on kickstarter, retail is reportedly $199)...

anyone received MP145 or at least received shipping info on MP145? I filled in the pledgebox details more than two weeks ago but have not received any update since, and I don't think any of the e-mails contained any ETA.

The one to monitor: Hiby R3 II annoucned and available for pre-order https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hiby-r3-ii-new-and-improved-physical-volume-knob-4-4mm-balanced-out-increased-power.969585/

Thanks a lot for the thoughts. I ended up buying (second hand) Hiby R3 Pro Saber 2022 and actually very happy about except one thing that is an apparent setback compared to all Cowons - noise floor. As you said. Except that, actually quite noticeable step-up in quality from Plenue D3 in terms...

I certainly considered it but at 230g and those dimensions it is beyond what I would call portable...

Thanks everyone keeping the thread alive. I have compiled a short list of DAPs that could replace my Cowon Plenue D2 which has a screen so broken it stops responding to touch. Initially I thought I would have to go for a more expensive model (after all, Cowons were cheap for what they were) but...

All, long time lurker from chi-fi IEM thread here. I have smashed my Cowon Plenue D2 and was looking to buy a new one but found out that company went bankrupt. I have been using Cowons for over 15 years, but now is the time to look at something new. I will be using it on the go mostly with my...

It is really difficult to buy any Cowon DAPs these days so it is very worrying... On that note, what is the best alternative to Plenue D3? I look for something compact with long battery life and, of course, hi res FLAC support. Anything else is optional. Any ideas?

What can I say, Simgot totally lives up to the hype. Totally blown away. Now, I would like to find a balanced cable for it as balanced cables have a surprisingly strong noticeable impacr when it comes to sounds rage and channel separation. All I need is - 2-pin 2.5mm balanced - 4 core (as I...

Hi all, quick question - does SR35 UI allow to browse music by folder structure as I put it? From reviews and youtube vdeos I am slightly worried it only allows to browse by (indexed) Artist, Album, etc. Thanks!

Good to know this thread is still going strong! My life is about reading/following this thread for few months, choosing few most recent champtions, buying and sticking to it for a year, and then coming back in the expectation that new generation of chi fi iems has better sound for the same...

I only have one source for music - Cowon Plenue D2, so can't really tell what happens if you add amplifier or actually go to something like smartphone...

Kenera Celest Gumiho is the best IEM under $50 I have heard. It took time to find appropriate tips as nozzles are bigger than average, but in the end managed to get SpinFit CP-100L onto it. Bass is deep - maybe not as deep as one of my my previous controversial favorites Sen.fer.D.T.6. but it...