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    Comment by 'Turbulance' in item 'ddHifi TC28i Lightning to USB-C Adapter For iPhone'

    I recently purchased one of these from the DD Store via AliExpress. It worked for about 4 weeks then it started to have trouble connecting with iOS stating it wasn’t compatible. At first it stopped working only on one side, the side I was using mostly, but soon it was failing intermittently on...
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    Hifiman HE400se

    Very stealthily I would guess. I’m waiting for mine to arrive soon I hope, COVID sure been giving my patience muscles a workout.
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    Hifiman HE400se

    Thanks for confirming that. At least I can upgrade the pads if I’m not happy with them or they get damaged. Does anyone have a good suggestion for a balanced 2.5mn cable?
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    Hifiman HE400se

    I’ve ordered a pair and they’re slowly heading my way from China. Question for any owners out there; are the ear pads removable (like every other Hifiman) or are they glued on?
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    Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread

    For me it was my left ear that was the hardest to fit this new design to, though I have found that with perseverance I have sort of got used to them. Now I can use them for a couple of hours before I must give my ears a short rest period from them. But, on the plus side for me, the fit is...
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    Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread

    Are you happy with the sound?
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    Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread

    Well I wonder if I’m going a bit crazy with all these radically different opinions relating to the ASXs. I really enjoy my ASXs. But I found that when using non-KZ tips, foams, SpinFits, and some other generic tips, I felt the tuning had gone south and had become less enjoyable and more...
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    The discovery thread!

    I have just received my new Smabat Black Bat IEMs. I thought I would share my unboxing with the group. The IEMs are extremely comfortable and fit firmly in my ears. I doubt they would fall out. They have a single dynamic driver but with some form of graphene coating. The IEMs also have an...
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    Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread

    So far mostly good. As far as this pair of ASX, I am very happy with their sound. To be honest I really like the tuning of these IEMs, I do not find the bass to be muddy and neither do I find them dark. Not sure why some of the reviews have been so negative. The only downer for me so far has...
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    Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread

    Just got my KZ ASX delivered. Decided to use the stock cable and large tips to test. Listening to my Tidal, Headphone Testing playlist via USB Audio Player Pro and my Fiio BTR5 connected via USB-C. Very happy. Extremely detailed sound and I'm hearing a few things I've not noticed in my other IEMs.
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    Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread

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    Knowledge Zenith (KZ) impressions thread

    Mine broke too, first the right monitor and then the left. In the end I gave up and superglued them. Hasn’t been a problem for me since. Could always use use acetone (carefully) to dissolve the glue layer in if I needed too but I don’t need the cable for anything else.
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    URBANFUN YBF-ISS014 Impressions thread

    Somewhat the same for me but on the right. So far I've fixed it by gently manipulating the connector without removing it. Hopefully I have fixed it. A real shame because based on the sound UrbanFun has a real winner in this design and QC shouldn't be that hard to get right. They have poisoned...
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    URBANFUN YBF-ISS014 Impressions thread

    I finally got mine yesterday (2020-08-19) and mine also came in a black box with a white sticker. I wonder if that indicates the cable type? Was a bit nervous when first listening to them but after a day of use I'd say they have to be beryllium because they rival a couple of other excellent...
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    Ultrasone fans where are you?

    Thanks. I am.
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    Ultrasone fans where are you?

    Got my Ultrasone Signature Studios a couple of days ago. I’ve used them as much as possible since getting them. I’ve been waiting for them to burn in before commenting. I can say I’m extremely happy. They have slowly mellowed and I expect that they’ll continue for some time yet. But they are...
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    Reply to review by 'Turbulance' on item 'FiiO BTR5'

    I think it has come down to this for me: Turn all the dials to 11 and then I can stop worrying if my music could possible sound better if I had only done ‘x’ to it, before I started listening. Problem is I just know I don’t have enough dials.
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    Reply to review by 'Turbulance' on item 'FiiO BTR5'

    To be honest — other than volume, I really can’t tell that it makes a perceptible difference which output I use. My brain says: “this is just got to be better because it’s got all this extra tech goodness, which makes me feel good, in it. my ears say: “sounds great to us no matter which output...
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    Reply to review by 'Turbulance' on item 'FiiO BTR5'

    BTW High Gain works for both balanced (2.5 mm) and single ended (3.5 mm) outputs.
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    Reply to review by 'Turbulance' on item 'FiiO BTR5'

    Balanced output have some advantages over single ended outputs. Each channel (left and right) get two driven signals (one being shifted 180° out of phase) and this allows for twice the power output Because there is no common ground between left and right channels there is vastly better channel...
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    Reply to review by 'Turbulance' on item 'FiiO BTR5'

    Warning. Do not use that adaptor! Balanced output signals on all four wires, right, -right (180° out of phase), left and -left. There is no common ground. Single ended does have a common ground and output, right, ground, left, ground. Joining the active -right and -left outputs (which is what...
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    Ultrasone fans where are you?

    I have just ordered a new pair of Ultrasone Signature Studios — Addicted To Audio have them on special here in Australia (AU$299) and also have an extra 10% off with a coupon, until Monday 11 May (they only ship within Australia). I hope to get them Monday. I’ve had the lower cost Ultrasone...
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    Reply to review by 'Turbulance' on item 'Shuoer Singer'

    I’ve been using the Shuoer Singers for over three months. The tuning has settled during that time. This IEMs definitely require many hours of burn in. I have experimented with covering the large vents just in front of the two pin connectors and purchased some tiny self adhering mesh dots to...
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    Earbuds Round-Up

    Hum. I wonder what Smabat Greens are made of? …
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    Earbuds Round-Up

    Oh. Sorry. But I still love my Smabat Greens…
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