If you don't mind an IEM with slightly less isolation due to increased driver venting, I'll chip in and say that the Ocharaku Flat 4 series has one of the widest soundstages I've ever heard (easily more so than Andro/ isine 10 with more isolation than the isines). The Flat 4 Keyaki/Sakura/Kaede...

From what I know, the Nami and the Kuro Ti Plus use different drivers so they *might* sound different, though I've never heard the Nami myself so I wouldn't know (within the Flat4 series, I only have listening experience with Kuro Ti Plus and all the TOTL wood Flat 4s) From what I know, the...

Within the soundstage, Donguri has excellent detail. But I would still say go for the Flat 4

Having owned the original Donguri Keyaki for an extended period of time and as a current owner of the Kaede Type II, I'd say it depends on what you listen to. The Donguris are better for vocals and things like chamber music, while I'd go with the Flat 4s for instrumentals on a large scale (like...

Hey, I went down to my local store today and exchanged my amp unit. Indeed, the other amp had a way softer hum (nearly inaudible really). Thanks for the advice!

Hi fellow SR-002 owners: I just got a unit myself (very late to the party yes I know) and have been enjoying it for a few hours. A query though - I have this high pitch hum in eco mode but none in normal mode. Does this point to a problem with the circuit, and is it any cause for concern that I...

I'm not sure what comparisons you seek, but I'll try to provide a comparison from memory as it has been quite a while since I last heard the Oriolus...but I would generally consider the Oriolus to be rather balanced, relative to the Ocharaku focus on upper mids and treble. As for Fitear (I'll...

I already follow your Instagram and your Facebook page :) IEM: Livezone LZ8 Universal How I got to know about Effect Audio: AV One, Music Sanctuary My experience with upgrade cables: Certainly a difference in the sound I hear. Had a long audition with the AresII. With my IEM at least...

Hi there, I wouldn't really consider them to be mid-centric in the true sense of the term, having owned the Donguri Keyaki. To my ears at least, they're not thick and syrupy like the Shure 535s. Rather, they have an upper midrange focus so that makes them excellent for female vocals but some may...

Hope I'm not late to the party...are those shirts still available? If yes:fusionsword|M|Black|1 How do we go about collecting them on the day itself? (also I can't wait to meet other fellow audiophiles, local and abroad!!!)

I agree on the need for removable cables. Though the cable is relatively soft, supple and tough, I can't imagine what would happen to my cable over time. Probably cable fatigue, heh. But if one babies them (since it's for home listening) it should last for quite a bit... That said though, I...

http://tech.caijing.com.cn/20150123/3806277.shtml   Found a review from the storeowner of an audio shop in Beijing - he likens this to the Fidue A83 which represent great value for money, and even as an IEM he would carry alongside the K3003 (and of course, the A83 itself).   Coming from the...

Hi Dopaminer,   How does the Donguri Keyaki differ from the Donguri Ti, and is it worth the upgrade? Considering on getting a friend to grab the Chonmage for me when it it is released next month, or a Flat-4...   Thanks

I agree. Having heard both the Flat4 and Donguri series I believe a lot of effort has been put into this technology. Can't wait to hear how it turns out!

  More info at: http://ocharaku.jp/sound/topics/5342/   Seems like Ocharaku has something new in store for us at the upcoming Fujiya Avic Headphone Festival...My command of Japanese is poor but it seems like they managed to have a new acoustic technology (A.I.R.). Could someone translate if...

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My rig when I need to get away from it all. Hibino HDP-R10 -> Cadence Copper cable -> Noble 4 Universals

To be honest, I bought the amp second hand. The stock battery lost its charge on its own. I replaced it with a disposable Duracell 9v and it drained in one afternoon. Now that you have confirmed my hypothesis that the Duracell should work with the amp in any case without any problem, it appears...

Hi H20fidelity, Thanks for your response. Will look into those. :) Have you ever had issues with its ability to hold its charge? The T1 I have on hand seems to heat up on its own the moment it is fully charged and unplugged...apart from the battery, what would you think could be the possible...

Good day to all. I have a query regarding the battery of the Tralucent T1 amplifier. Being an amp with a user replaceable battery, would it be possible for me to use disposable 9v batteries in it should I choose not to use the rechargeable (or if it breaks down some day)? Could someone help me...

I can't afford to reset my phone considering I've used it for quite a while haha, but thanks for the heads up. Will check those links

Hi everyone, I tried a DAC/Amp hybrid (ibasso D2+) with a couple of android devices, and I have a few questions to ask the more experienced headfi-ers around here (I'm starting out in this hobby). During the course of my pairing, I managed to successfully connect my Note 10.1 2014 and old...

I see. Thank you! I will try listening for changes... Anyone else has similar experiences on the MTPCs or other IEMs? Keep the opinions coming in guys :) thanks so much!

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Hi there, I recently got acquired a pair of MTPC IEMs second hand, and I realised that after putting it through its paces, it is slightly magnetic. Both driver housings can attract each other. I know dynamic IEMs, being moving coils, have magnets in them, but I was wondering if this was...