[FranTBW]

The sound of my T8iE hasn't disappointed me ever since I bought it on launch.

T8iE being a single dynamic driver means it is a lot more tolerant to amp performance (output impedance etc.), compared to multi-BA earphones like the Shure etc. That means the frequency response of T8iE (the way the designers at Beyerdynamic intended) does not get messed up much due to different amp choices.

If carrying a bulk is not a concern then I think Mojo is a great candidate to pair with Z5. There are pros and cons discussed by many people already (just look at the Mojo thread count...) and you may see some haters out there, but the fact of the matter is that it is selling extremely well, and people are buying them after repeated demo listens. It's such a complete package of good USB DAC + powerful headphone amp, with a novel sound design that's not run-off-the-mill.

Recently other companies are starting to release new USB DAC/amp products that are somewhat inspired by the success of Mojo, with equally impressive specs, so the choice will grow thanks to Mojo's contribution.

If you want to get a new DAP to replace the X1 then it will cost you quite a bit. Maybe the X7 + amp module combination is a good flexible starting point. Just like with earphones, cheaper DAPs always have some annoying issues or sound signatures and you end up buying and selling them more frequently....

Ah, I see, thank you! Shall start saving up, perhaps I'll be able to get a full setup by my birthday next year

 

[sandalaudio]

Ah, I see, thank you! Shall start saving up, perhaps I'll be able to get a full setup by my birthday next year

 
Well.. by the time you reach your birthday next year, I'm sure a lot of things we mentioned will be obsolete/discontinued, and we will all be driving flying cars.
Best to check out what's the best and the latest at the time you are ready to buy something.

 

[FranTBW]

Well.. by the time you reach your birthday next year, I'm sure a lot of things we mentioned will be obsolete/discontinued, and we will all be driving flying cars.
Best to check out what's the best and the latest at the time you are ready to buy something.

True, perhaps the T8ie MkIII will be released?

 

[tienbasse]

Any idea what kind of VERY large tips can be used with the T8ie ovale nozzles ?
I was using large JVC spiral dot tips until now, but the seal gets slightly broken when I open my mouth because they're a bit too small.
 
The only extre-large that I have are for bigger nozzles.

 

[unknownguardian]

so we will be seeing the beyerdynamic (non-ak version) of the t8ie soon? also know as the xelento.
 

 

 

 

[Orky261]

Gotta say the silver looks kinda cheap, the gunmetal grey on A&K version made it look much more desirable.

 

[FranTBW]

so we will be seeing the beyerdynamic (non-ak version) of the t8ie soon? also know as the xelento.

These look impressive! Another one to considerations, might get these if they surprise me as much as the AKT8ie MkII, and even more if they're cheaper

 

[unknownguardian]

These look impressive! Another one to considerations, might get these if they surprise me as much as the AKT8ie MkII, and even more if they're cheaper

retailing at 7500yuan. around 120usd above the mkii

 

[FranTBW]

retailing at 7500yuan. around 120usd above the mkii

Oh... Damn okay. I shall wait for impressions then, it seems these are only available in China currently? Couldn't find any other info on these anywhere other than on Baidu, but even my Chinese isn't that proficient (oops)

 

[unknownguardian]

Oh... Damn okay. I shall wait for impressions then, it seems these are only available in China currently? Couldn't find any other info on these anywhere other than on Baidu, but even my Chinese isn't that proficient (oops)

think it was only announced yesterday on china site. but its stated that it will be released in october, so hopefully we will be hearing more impression about it by then.

 

[FranTBW]

think it was only announced yesterday on china site. but its stated that it will be released in october, so hopefully we will be hearing more impression about it by then.

Ah, thanks for the heads up! Seems that if I buy a pair of these compared to a AKT8ie Mkii at retail price, there'd be little difference due to exchange rates. Could be more favourable though.

 

[Kunlun]

Can someone translate to see what the differences are?

 

[quetzacoatl]

So... did AK solve the quality problems on MK2?

 

[reklov]

Water resistant

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[reklov]

Rest looks the same

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