Just bought a pair of Mackie mr524 studio monitors. Connected them through RCA input to my PC's 3.5mm jack output. My Asus hero 8 mainboard's onboard soundcard has ESS ES9023p DAC chip. Is it going to perform better with budget external usb soundcard if I connect through XLR input? Thinking of...

I bought my kanas pro for 141$, if I can find kxxs around that price I can think of selling kpro and buying kxxs.

Which country is that? Also have new laws, we have to pay %58 tax for any overseas order:( unless its a book:)

I got both, and zs7 is more fun to listen for me. C16 lows are fast but less than zs7. C16 has more detail but also has some disturbing peaks. Maybe my ears are so sensitive. I think wait for C20 or put some more money and buy kanas pro instead of c16.

Please tell the difference

Kanas pro is on route, I have few more weeks to get them I think. I will tell my thoughts when I get them. Shanling M0, planning to buy better one. Thinking of M2x. Technically and soundwise c16 could be better than other budget iems but not that much fun for me. On my Shanling, c16 is...

Really trying to love the sound of C16 lot but ZS7 wins everytime over C16 for me. C16 is really clean, clear, fast, powerfull but highs are really uncomfortable for me. It's lot more fun to listen the same music from zs7.

Its from forbidden store on head-fi. Discount auto applied on cart. Planning to buy but looking for better options for 150$

Kanas pro is 150$ on aliexpress

Somebody stop me please, kanas pro is 150$ on aliexpess:) any better options for this price?

New CCA CA4 second generation hybrid technology metal earphone is coming. Pic is on aliexpress cca official store.

How about **** vs C16 ?

if it sounds better than M0 and has one of the latest DAC chips I could consider buying it. My wife is in love with my M0 spring festival edition, so she could have M0 and I got M2x, win win policy :)

Nicehck says "NICEHCK N3 needs to be burned in for 100 ~ 200 hours before regular use, then you will get amazing sound"

Mate 20x with kirin 980 vs M0? Soundwise M0 is winner with little bit more clearer sound. Volumewise M0 is winner if gain is on.

My wife told me exactly same as you two. She said V80 is piercing, zs7 has more balanced treble and full bass. I decided to go to doctor :)

Just got my zs7. Need burn in time, but my first impression is I like my trn v80 more.Treble is piercing my ears on zs7 for now.

I already ordered c16, but after I see that graph I am asking myself what have I done:frowning2:

I have time, theres too many choices:) thank you

I will share as soon as possible once I get them on my hands :) I thought mate20x is a good source but I think I could buy a "M3K" or "Hiditz ap60 II" or "Shanling M0 (too small screen for my yeti hands)" or "Aigo 105plus" or "Ziku hk-x9" or something else.

Should I buy C10 or C16 is better in all terms?

I am really impatient about listening my c16, N3 and zs7 all on the way from china. I hope my kirin 980 mate 20X phone will give enough quality sound, in case planning to but fiio M3K.

I ordered Nicehck N3 for 45$ + 5$ for 8core cable and bluetooth cable. I also ordered Cca c16 For 89$ but I am thinking that maybe I could find better option for 89$. Theres no enough reviews for C16:(