Thanks for the recommendation. Will look it up. This is my experience as well. It sounds almost identical whether on my laptop (using ASIO4ALL or WASAPI EXCLUSIVE) or LG V50. I thought it is due to my untrained ears not being able to pick up differences. Thanks for sharing your experience.

I'm looking to buy a DAC for my N3AP. There is currently a discount for E1DA 9038S on Linsoul and I'm wondering if it is a good match with N3AP. I really like the bass of this IEM so I'm worried that the "analytical" / "cold" output from 9038S will change the bass signature. Anyone has paired...

Maybe because I kept playing the same tracks over and over just to listen to differences between the IEMs and headphones so I could pick up the change after the cable switch. I think I was in the shop for at least 4 hours. 4 hours of repeating the same 3-5 tracks should bring some familiarity...

I just bought the LG V50S and I'm trying to use as little Google products as possible, including the Play Store. So my previously bought Neutron and Poweramp cannot be used as they cannot validate the license from a phone not logged into Play Store. I have found some free/FOSS music players and...

Just bought my Sony N3AP + Smoky Litz 2.5mm balanced cable. So happy to join the club as of today. I have not heard of Sony N3AP and nobody recommended me this IEM on this forum when I asked for recommendations until I went to a shop and told them my sound signature preference. Got them at $415...

To bring a closure to this thread, I am happy to say that I have found the IEM that suits my listening preferences. Actual listening to the products makes a world of difference from just reading reviews online. For those who are on the fence about certain products, try to locate a shop that...

@surfgeorge I read a lot of compliments about the Sony IER-Z1R while researching on headphones. I may go down to a Sony shop to listen to it even if it's way out my budget. @silent-circuit will the custom IEMs fit my ears since they were made for the original owners? This is an interesting...

First off, I want to thank everyone for their suggestions. I will try to see if I can find those suggested IEMs in local shops for a tryout. Next, Wow, didn't expect the mention of Chinese manufacturers to bring in so much debate. From my POV: I see this Chifi trend disturbing. At this moment...

I'm not hating on Chinese companies. It's just that I have already owned 3 IEMs from Chinese companies. I want to try IEMs from other companies. The Chinese companies produce a lot of IEMs and a lot of them are good. You can find cheap IEMs with specs that rival high-end IEMs from other...

I definitely don't mind buying used if I can get a pair with even better sound than those I mentioned. But I don't know where to get it online. Actually, I'm looking at non-Chinese IEMs. Reason being I have been buying Chinese IEMs since I started this hobby. My first pair is the KZ ZST Pro. I...

I'm thinking of upgrading from my Moondrop KXXS and my budget is $500. I read quite a few reviews and have narrowed down my choice of IEMs to Final B3, Oriveti OH500 and Fiio FH7. I listen mainly to pop and vocals. Using a LG V50 to drive the IEM. I also have a Fiio BTR3 for music from my...

Is this a good balanced cable for KXXS? https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32968749034.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.43b94e30G1zUTv

Hi, I'm new here. Just bought the Moondrop KXXS after reading the recommendations in this forum. Would like to join this forum to discuss other stuff about KXXS.