I think they make their own BA

Really cool. Would prefer Final to handle the driver's too, but Dita seems to be specialised in dynamic drivers. Hope the price isn't too steep!

Yeah cool! Do you know any other similarly priced (or cheaper) IEMs that I should look at?

Like non-analytical. The 'warmer' sounding one I guess? Looking at Crin's graphs the Gemini has more bass but I'm just looking for confirmation. I see. Thanks for your input!

Between the qdc gemini and IER-M9, which one is the more 'fun' sounding IEM?

My only experience with the brands are IER-M7 and the E5000. I think Final Audio are more on the 'emotive' spectrum in terms of tuning. Sony's packaging is world class, even for the M7.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/final-audio-design-impressions-and-discussion-thread.613641/post-15490786 My impressions of the A8000 and Z1R, if anyone is interested Tl;dr Z1R has better bass. A8000 more detailed and (in my opinion) better mids, although it can be harsh/sharp sounding. Fit...

Had the chance to demo the Final A8000 and the Sony IER-Z1R today, so wanted to post my impressions. Do note that I only had 30min of listening time though, and that I don't have many listening experience with kilobuck IEMs. Bass A8000: Fast and detailed. Neither emphasised nor recessed, it...

Only the Hiby R3. Don't really own any high-end IEMs at the moment. (My most expensive iem is the M7) Demoed the Z1R a few months ago, and I can't forget the bass performance they had!

Ok thanks for the suggestions! Time to save up then.

Fair point. Any suggestions for Android Dap?

Any opinions on the Z1R pairing with the A100 Walkman?

https://final-audio-design-directshop.com/fs/final/FI-A8DSSD A8000 now on pre-order! 198,000 yen (about USD1800)... Looks like I won't be buying them soon :'(

https://snext-final.com/news/detail/id=924 Some news about the A8000! Apparently it's a beryllium driver?

Thanks for the advice! Personally don't want custom eartips...