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Help- FH9 vs FD7 or Recommendations for IEM under $1000
I haven't used IEMs for a few years and was enjoying Dunu and ended up with the Shure 535 for my commute. I am looking for an IEM which would have a sound profile similar to a Focal over ear- like the Utopia. I saw a few posts that led me to the Fiio FD7 with the pure beryllium driver which is...- flippant1
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IEMs with "Focal" House Sound?
Any thoughts on which IEMs may have that Focal house sound? I really enjoy listening to mainly Acoustic and Classic rock with Focal gear, IEM Budget - under $1000.(flexible) My source is an iPhone with iFi Go bar or Dragonfly Red. I had a collection of IEMS that had several circa 2014-...- flippant1
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Focal Utopia 2022- Is It Worth the upgrade?
Hello All. Even with the best discounts at dealers, the new Utopia is still well over $4000. The 2020 Utopia is selling for a minimum of $1000 less if you look in the right places as of today. Many of you at CanJam SoCal or near a dealer may have heard of the new Utopia. I am sure many of those...- flippant1
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Is a Chord Mojo Overkill?
I am just getting into full size cans in earnest for critical listening and enjoyment of my music. I am not new to various IEMS's and Bose over the ear, For my two pairs of over the ear for listening sessions, I decideed upon The Oppo PM3 for closed and Hifiman HE 400S for open and I love them...- flippant1
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Dragonfly + Fifo E17k Amp Daisychained
I have tried the Dragonfly but I must admit I do like the Fiio E17K acting as an amp due to the equalizer controls. I also felt the A3 amp seems to bring a fuller bodied sound as well. Especially from an iPhone where the Dragonfly sounds great but adding the Fiio E17k or the A3 appear to geve a...- flippant1
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Portable DAC/AMP for iPhone 7 w Low impedance headphones
Hello, I am looking for a DAC/AMP of my iPhone 7 to use directly with my Shure 1540 and Shure 535 headphones. I am had tested a Fifo Q1 and A3 and am now interested in the Fii0 17K and Dragonfly Black with Apple USB to lightning cable. I really want the utility/soiund of a DAC. I did not hear...- flippant1
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TRINITY - DELTA HYBRID V-II | v Dunu Titan5 5 v RHA T-20
I like that bass but I enjoy the clean clear separation of my IEMS. Any comparisons on these 3 pairs or recommendations. They all have received positive feedback but curious if anyone has tried all 3 or the Dunu 1000 or 2000j.. Your thoughts are appreciated.- flippant1
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Dunu DN-1000-What is the next level in this signature?
I love the DN-1000 out of the box- no EQ necessary. I am on a search for the next best thing. The best sound possible at a reasonable price. I found the DN-1000 after a love affair with the Vsonic GR07BE but trouble with the sibulance, next a struggle with the fit of the Fidue A73. Then I own...- flippant1
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EP-FX8 Tip Stuck In My Ear Canal- The Importance of the Correct tip on an IEM
I can't be the only person this has happened to. Can i? I read in several posts that the JVC EP-FX8 tips made a significant difference in the quality of sound reproduction from the Dunu DN-1000. I purchased 3 pair on eBay from China for US$31 and waited eagerly for my enhancement to arrive. I ...- flippant1
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What's first-The Source or The iEM's or...?
Forgive me as I am relatively new to this forum bt have been lurking for imnfo for some time. I recently discovered that my predilections toward gear were in line with the Supreme, well read and written audiophiles. Sitting on Saturday afternoon listening to my iPhone 6 with Apple music and...- flippant1
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