Can anyone compare these to KZ ZS7's or FLC8s? Still curious about this one many moons later but I'm telling myself I don't need it. Lmao I guess I'm already setting myself up for failure with this post. I lasted all of Jan2019!

Sucks to hear some of you guys may have received a faulty ZS7. It seems I lucked out in getting a properly working one, along with a few other members here. Amazon is your friend in these instances. Me thinks the most meaningful bit of information we can derive comes from direct comparisons to...

I caved and got the KZ ZS7s on Amazon shipped same-day @ $50. For the price, these are an unbeatable set of IEMs and a sure recommendation to loved ones and acquaintances. Sounding similar to my FLC8S (maybe 90% as good) with the added bonus of looking cooler and pricier despite costing 1/6th...

Anyone else get their HK6s? Some more comparisons to other IEMs would be sweet. I'm considering asking Dsnuts if he wants to hear my pair of FLC8S to see how they stack up against the HK6s before pulling the trigger. If I had access to manufacturing costs or profit margins on IEMs I would...

Sorry to hear that, mate. I have been curious about the Fiio IEMs but will probably wait until the FH5 comes out. Try wiggling the cable while listening to something. Do so at different points on the cable (near the MMCX, 3.5mm or anywhere in between). If there is no audible change, then it's...

Woah, that's sayin' something! I always disregarded it 'cause I was into a hybrid iem craze lol, but then I just found this picture on headfonia of 'em: https://goo.gl/images/NoV5XN Holy guacamole! Gorgeous. I was only aware of the fancy switches, but those shiny BA guts, the sound bores.. So...

In my experience, driver flex problems are exacerbated when using soft silicone tips. Their back and forth flexing due to their softness providing an almost effortless seal causes the severe driver flex. Although inserting slowly and whule tugging on your ears to straighten your canal helps, you...

FLC8S vs LZ-A5 depends on what you listen to mostly. That said, you really can't go wrong with either one. I haven't heard the LZ-A5 with the new filters, which appear to have solved the peaky 5k-6khz treble issue -- the frequency range that tends to fatigue our ears the easiest. LZ-A5 does...

Hahaha I love that you mention that! Spot on! I recently acquired the KZ ZSR. It is a decent sounding iem for the money but the sub-bass bleeds too much into the mids. While it's not as harsh or sibilant as the ZS6, it truly sounds very un-natural when compared to any of my other IEMs. I guess...

Begin rant. For the past 20minutes of LA traffic on my way home I was thinking about what a natural sounding earphone is supposed to sound like. Many aspects of life are relative. But when it comes to sound and vision, theres just no way to properly, 100% convey, what and how you're hearing...

The audiophile sickness is real.. I spent thousands of dollars from 2011-2013 on the hyped BA iems of the time, Westone ES5, 4, UM3X. I was finally content with the EarSonics SM3v2 and stop visiting head-fi for my wallets sake. Come 2017 and I discover I can now purchase a 4 driver hybrid for...

It seems we dont have many options in SoCal.. The Asian countries know whats up when it comes headphone stores. When I feel like demoing headphones I go to Guitar Center or a Best Buy with a Magnolia Home Theater section, they usually have a nice selection of headphones. I enjoyed comparing the...

Thanks Seb for your first impressions. I think I will go for trying the KZ ZSR ($28 on amazon delivered next day) instead of the ZS10. To be honest, I dont even know why I want to buy them as I am perfectly happy with my current IEMs. Hopefully they have rumbling bass with decent mids and clear...

Wow, how did I miss this thread!? Thank you so much for your efforts. Very well chosen IEMs, from the hard hitting budget models to TOTLs ranging from low-high bang for your buck. Most of them are very relevant to me as I either own or am curious about. You rock, VF!

Ouch. I wish I had seen your original post so I could also chime in sooner. I had the same problem recently, except with the right IEM. After contacting Amazon they delivered a replacement set the very next day. I love their sound, and oh man.. The A5's BASS AND MIDS! With a small EQ cut at 5k...

I agree to the terms. I'm located in sunny southern Alhambra, California.

I have 2 pairs of the blue and red Haha, no wonder. We were all wondering how you had such self-restraint because we would not be able to resist the urge of ripping that sealed plastic wrap apart and trying the suckers!

Recently picked up the iBasso IT01. They're nice, but the A5s are better. IT01 has thinner mids and weaker bass in comparison. IT01s are horrible for listening to in bed, while the A5s with removed memory wire melt away into your ears. Still enjoying the sh1t out of these LZ-A5s. Forget...

My answer is the same as the answer to why folks had kids, "it seemed like a good idea, at the time". You live and learn. Westone was well spent when we had fewer options back in 2011. Now we have Chi-fi. Labor is so cheap in China, the IT04 is priced like its made in America.

@icefalkon Stop making things so easy for companies by gladly taking unjustified price hikes up the butt. R&D... Please. I hope I am able to articulate this nicely. But I'm sick of companies pricing their bull far higher than it should be. Its all marketing and hype. And we've all bought...

The IT01 surely has spoiled us with its excellent performance and affordability. And this is despite direct suggestions for iBasso to sell 'em at a higher price point. With that in mind, I'm currently having a hard time justifying the price hike considering its built with the same DD as an...

While its not the brand of your inquiry, please consider the iBasso IT01. Bass, mids, and highs are all on another level compared to the Pioneer. Plus a nice carrying case and an excellent MMCX cable. Only thing the Pioneer is better at is noise isolation (using same tips on both, JVC Spiral Dots)

A way I found that helps keeps headphones from greening prematurely is throwing a silica gel dessicant bead packet together with the iem and keeping it in a nice case or container when not in use.

Great decision, the IT04 is also around the corner. Could you please compare the mids and highs of the A5 grey filter vs IT01? Cheers.

Thanks for sharing your findings, Jeff. Hopefully some of us are luckier with the fit. $25 bucks, MAYN!