Smazz
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I preferred the iSINE20 because the extra treble did give it a signature Audeze sound, and a more sense of space. I also felt more potential for iSINE20 to sound even better with the right amp, cable, burn-in, whatever. It had a bit of a treble ring initially (on classical piano solo etc) but it disappeared after running it in overnight.
Got these today.
Some quick thoughts after listening for about an hour.Please take it with a grain of salt.
ISine 20-vocals, bass and sub bass are more refined. Excellent treble extension.
ISine 10 more dynamic but quite close to the 20. The clinicallity and lushness of 20 is superb. Reminds me of lcd series.
Now coming to cipher and non cipher difference. With cipher connected to my iPad i was blown away. Haven't heard this level of sound quality before from an IEM ( i have owned totl iems in the past from Layla to noble k10). Without cipher the sound feels bleak, the bass punch is missing, treble feels veiled. The entire experience feels mediocre. I am a Google pixel owner. Now seriously considering moving to an iphone. Will listen more with my idsd black which is on the way.
Concluding thoughts:With iPhone and isine20 i think you have struck gold.
Out of curiosity any news of the LCD-I3?
I really like the iSine 20 when I had the chance to audition it. Should be getting mine pretty soon.
Got these today.
Some quick thoughts after listening for about an hour.Please take it with a grain of salt.
ISine 20-vocals, bass and sub bass are more refined. Excellent treble extension.
ISine 10 more dynamic but quite close to the 20. The clinicallity and lushness of 20 is superb. Reminds me of lcd series.
Now coming to cipher and non cipher difference. With cipher connected to my iPad i was blown away. Haven't heard this level of sound quality before from an IEM ( i have owned totl iems in the past from Layla to noble k10). Without cipher the sound feels bleak, the bass punch is missing, treble feels veiled. The entire experience feels mediocre. I am a Google pixel owner. Now seriously considering moving to an iphone. Will listen more with my idsd black which is on the way.
Concluding thoughts:With iPhone and isine20 i think you have struck gold.
Can you please try i20 with movies and see if there is that immersive like home cinema sound? Thanks.
Awesome overview. Thank you very much for this. I have been on the fence between getting the 10 or the 20 or even getting them at all. Now, I think the 20 will be perfect for me without having to carry a DAP and just using my iPhone as a source.
No problem. Will listen more before I can publish my detailed review. With further listening the i10 bass seems more noticeable than the i20, I think due to lower treble extension compared to i20.
I am just disappointed the android owners are left out in the blissful experience. Hopefully we see cypher cable for USB C soon. It would also work with the new macs as well.