edwardsean
Headphoneus Supremus
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I am basically out of surplus funds at the moment
Why however could that possibly have happened? (big grin)
I am basically out of surplus funds at the moment
The cables look identical (Cipher Cable v2 with 4 buttons) and I suspect the hardware inside is identical too. As JLoud said, the difference is in the firmware, and once you connect it to the iOS device, the app will tell you which version you have and if there's a new firmware for it, however it will not allow you to change the firmware type (like flashing an existing iSine fw with an i4 fw, only upgrade to latest firmware of the same type).
I love my CEntrance DACPortable with any of my IEM. It’s a clean 700ma of class A power. The included bass and treble boosts are simply a plus.I'm looking for a portable amp/dac or just amp, to pair my lcdi4 and Android phone/macbook, it should be something really portable, Bluetooth is a plus, ifi micro or similar footprint amp are way too big for my needs.
I was considering the ifi xdsd, fiio q5, topping nx4, maybe the mojo ?
I would prefer to stay below ~500, even less, possibly available in Europe
What would you guys suggest?
We know the feel . Bro .Why however could that possibly have happened? (big grin)
https://www.amazon.co.jp/エレコム-Android-microUSB-オーディオアダプター-EHP-AHR192SV/dp/B01E6WGMBI/I'm looking for a portable amp/dac or just amp, to pair my lcdi4 and Android phone/macbook, it should be something really portable, Bluetooth is a plus, ifi micro or similar footprint amp are way too big for my needs.
I was considering the ifi xdsd, fiio q5, topping nx4, maybe the mojo ?
I would prefer to stay below ~500, even less, possibly available in Europe
What would you guys suggest?
Of the 4 you listed I did not try the Topping nx4.I'm looking for a portable amp/dac or just amp, to pair my lcdi4 and Android phone/macbook, it should be something really portable, Bluetooth is a plus, ifi micro or similar footprint amp are way too big for my needs.
I was considering the ifi xdsd, fiio q5, topping nx4, maybe the mojo ?
I would prefer to stay below ~500, even less, possibly available in Europe
What would you guys suggest?
What happens if we add series resistance(impedance plugs)You can drive it using a mojo easily. i4 + mojo is one of our test rigs during development
As it should, the Ayra beats the i4 in everything expect imaging, which I give a slight edge to the i4.
Admittedly, I haven't read the entire thread but I I haven't heard much difference between the stock, groovy, CP155 tips. Are there any others I should be testing? I've been using the large stock tips as they are the most comfy to me. Surprising because I usually go for the smallest tips I can find. I think I'm gonna order some interconnects so I can test the silver Dita Truth cable with the i4. If the i4s can beat out the Arya, I'd burst into tears. Happy tears.Personally, once you've sorted things out, I don't think it should. I bet the i4s will come alongside the Aryas or pull ahead in many areas.
As you know, there are a number of elements involved in getting the right sound out of the i4s.
Step one is finding the right tips and placement/angle, which as you wrote, can be challenging. I've never had phones change this much depending on finding the right tips and positioning. I think that comes down to the unique nature of these phones.
Many people have found out that once they hit that sweet spot the i4 rewards them with world class sound capable of standing toe to toe with the elite phones.
Admittedly, I haven't read the entire thread but I I haven't heard much difference between the stock, groovy, CP155 tips. Are there any others I should be testing? I've been using the large stock tips as they are the most comfy to me. Surprising because I usually go for the smallest tips I can find. I think I'm gonna order some interconnects so I can test the silver Dita Truth cable with the i4. If the i4s can beat out the Arya, I'd burst into tears. Happy tears.
Based on this, I definitely have some more testing to do haha. Thanks for the insight!It is tricky, because everyone's ears are different and we hear different things. For me, I thought there was a–huge–difference between the spinfits and groovys. You should skim the thread a bit to get a bead on different tips choices and then experiment.
The three key factors, to my mind, are 1) seal, 2) placement, and 3)angle.
1) Seal: You want a good seal but, unlike normal IEMS, not completely closed off. I found a shallow insertion best, which, like you, meant using larger than usual tips. If you are getting "thunderous" bass but "recessed" highs, you might try pulling back slightly on insertion depth.
2) Placement: Again, more like circumaural phones rather than normal IEMS, placement matters. My i4s are nestled in the intertragic notch, outside, below, and forward of the ear canal.
3) Angle: My nozzles are angled up and back which send a clear sound into my earcanal. If I don't get the angle right the sound is lovely and warm, but clarity and definition are not good.
I tried an array of tips (+sizes) and manually adjusted the positioning of the nozzles until I got my desired sound. Then I worked backward to figure out how to stably fix the i4s in that position. I used a hair dryer and heat gun to carefully soften up the ear "hangers" and bend them.This was the only way for me to get the nozzles to fire at the right angle. I added foam from symbio mandarins into the groovy tips to get the balance between seal and articulate sound. I also lengthened the tips for greater maneuverability by adding a small length of rubber tubing which I sewed onto tips with kevlar thread. Finally, various silicone inserts on the ear "hangars" keep the whole mess in place.
I don't know, for me, this, along with DSP, brought the i4s competitive to some top tier phones.