[Ahmad313]

I'm no good at impression, but I've sold my Noble Encore and stuck with both the 1697ti and 1657cu. Music felt more open, wide, holographic on the ti, on the cu vocals felt more intimate. Don't get me started on coherency, these two are pretty godly when it comes to coherency.

Upgraded the cable with pure silver 8 braid with ofc pentaconn plugs for the 1697ti, these are my TOTL for now.

Let's just say I was surprised when I first auditioned these two IEM. I bought 1657cu first then a week after sleepless nights thinking about the 1697ti, I pulled the trigger again.

Can you please write a little bit about the sound signature of 1697 , it is bright or warm/smooth sounding and how about the notes weight it is thin or thick/full bodied and the mids/vocals quality or these equally suitable for mids/vocals lovers , thanks

 

[ehjie]

Adapters: Thanks. That is very thoughtful of you. I came across DDhifi - supplier to some Chinese audio OEMs whilst browsing some stores here in the region. I don’t reckon there is as much engineering in metal fabrication and selection of alloy for a sub $100 solution; but always curious on “boutique” peripheral makers. Will check that out this weekend, and see how that goes.
Main IEM: I actually tried the 1657, and AB-ed (almost) with my 1650. Amped out of my iFi Micro BL: Significantly better definitions, imaging, sub bass impact. Not sure if they are attributable to the Pentaconn termination, or the new tuning Acoustune did with this iteration of the series. How much better is what I am struggling with given I already have a 1650-type of IEM. Much easier decision with your case. The 165Xs is a must-have in my portfolio to play my “go-to” classic rock, metals, top 40s, and even some less dense piano solos. So visceral, so defined, and so intuitive.

Per living experience w/ my 1670, they need some power for them to sing (i.e. medium efficient). A lot of enthusiasts (outside of this thread) have no idea how huge the staging Acoustunes can create.
How natural, organic the mids, even if my in ears are not very prominent in the sub bass region, still more than punchy, more rumble without the bleed through.
The trebles were the reason i have to engage a specialist to design a cable specific to the energetic trebles in order to control them.
However, a fellow headfier, w/c is a treblehead, preferred them in stock!.
Furthermore, since i got a previous model, the depth is more closed in, still can render acceptable holographic imaging, albeit the excellent vocal are on the intimate side.
I do love the details on the voices, though.
Like conversing w/ the vocalist on some fine tracks...

 

[ehjie]

Two of my favorite iconic audio brands, side by side, w/ HS1300SS + ARC73

(ctto ibasso audio)

 

[ehjie]

HS1300ss poper Impressions / unboxing
(courtesy e earphone)

"The first impression is that I thought it was an earphone that costs about 100,000 yen . It is a sound with a high-resolution audio atmosphere with high resolution and a solid sense of separation. This quality is about 30,000 yen! ?? After all, considering only the sound, I felt that there was a part in the cable. "

 

[Ahmad313]

HS1300ss poper Impressions / unboxing
(courtesy e earphone)


"The first impression is that I thought it was an earphone that costs about 100,000 yen . It is a sound with a high-resolution audio atmosphere with high resolution and a solid sense of separation. This quality is about 30,000 yen! ?? After all, considering only the sound, I felt that there was a part in the cable. "

Is that a new release from Acoustune ???

 

[Jackpot77]

Any links to buy it anywhere yet?

 

[ehjie]

Is that a new release from Acoustune ???

Yes

 

[ehjie]

Any links to buy it anywhere yet?

HS1300ss Japan shop

 

[ehjie]

Is that a new release from Acoustune ???

and it's usd.289 cost price!

 

[sutosuto]

HS1300ss Japan shop

I am living in Singapore, anyone experience buy from this store and ship to overseas?

Thanks

 

[sutosuto]

Two of my favorite iconic audio brands, side by side, w/ HS1300SS + ARC73


(ctto ibasso audio)

May I know how this HS1300ss compare to Penon Orb?
TIA

 

[TooPoorForHiFi]

Any amount of Driver Flex when inserting into your ear with the HS1300SS? Any idea how it compared to HS1657CU?

 

[ehjie]

I am living in Singapore, anyone experience buy from this store and ship to overseas?

Thanks

Yeah, me. Through a forwarding service Buyee.
They already purchased in my behalf, but unfortunately 25 was a holiday, therefore my items will be dispatched for international shipping tomorrow, a Monday.

 

[ehjie]

Any amount of Driver Flex when inserting into your ear with the HS1300SS? Any idea how it compared to HS1657CU?

It is there in the link w/ comparisons...

 

[ehjie]

May I know how this HS1300ss compare to Penon Orb?
TIA

I am 100 % sure they have a different tuning Family, Acoustunes will always be hotter, Penon will be on the cooler side of things...