CHIFI FREEDOM Thread-A never ending IEM-Heaphones-DAP-Dongles Sound Value Quest

[TLDRonin]

ya i saw that today browsing aliexpress
t2 is an excellent iem but it doesn't meet my bass requirements
basically i need an iem with good sub bass with punchy mid bass forward mids with minimal congestion and laid back treble
i was considering to buy rose north forest again but that aggressive high mids hold me back

Zhiyin Z5000 would fit the bill

 

[audionab]

Zhiyin Z5000 would fit the bill

are mids forward on zhiyin z5000? and how is the mid bass congestion into low mids?

 

[audionab]

The ZST foam mod to the BA is a much more effective solution than trying to correct the issue with tips. And it’s free.

can you please send link to zst foam mod post i will bookmark this time

 

[TLDRonin]

are mids forward on zhiyin z5000? and how is the mid bass congestion into low mids?

Its been months since I lost my pair, but from my memory they were very warm and lush in the bass and mids. Switching between something that sounds very lean/cold can make the z5000 sound a little thick, but I got used to it after several songs. I EQ'd mine in the 4-5khz and upper treble to have a little more female vocal presence and texture and air


Last I heard they updated the tesla drivers, so results may vary. I feel like I saw a post where someone said they couldn't tell the difference


I never ended up replacing my pair since I got the final e5000s which are honestly similarly tuned, but better in every facet

 

[Slater]

can you please send link to zst foam mod post i will bookmark this time

If you go to the KZ thread, and search for posts by Slater as the member, click the checkbox that says “search this thread only”, and use “ZST foam mod” as the search terms you will find it as one of the top hits.

 

[theresanarc]

Need some advice:

I got the Remax RM-610D's because I was looking for a budget neutral-bright IEM which had good isolation. These are good, better for my purposes than the Einsear T2 or the KZ IEMs I bought BUT they still aren't as bright or clear sounding as I prefer, still too warm imo. The isolation is good but could be better for commuting and annoyingly, the cable transmits the same microphinics with any movement which I've gotten on every Chinese IEM I've bought but never get on store-bought cheap IEMs here (which in fairness sound terrible compared to the ChiFi stuff).

Any other budget under-$20ish (maybe on the 11.11 sale) IEMs that are even more neutral-bright sounding than the Remax ones I got? And something with the shape like this link below because I think this design will give me better isolation than the more standard Remax or Einsear designs:

https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/Fideu_A83-598x600.jpg

 

[eggnogg]

**** from "certain brand" a hybrid with piezoelectric ceramics DD

Spoiler: []

 

[audionab]

If you go to the KZ thread, and search for posts by Slater as the member, click the checkbox that says “search this thread only”, and use “ZST foam mod” as the search terms you will find it as one of the top hits.

yes i i und it and did it and now it is much better than before but in the surgery i iost the metal meshes they wont stick back because they lost glue but nevermind i completely filled the ba noozle with foam i got from earbud foam covers
i applied wide bore tips to zs4

 

[audionab]

**** from "certain brand" a hybrid with piezoelectric ceramics DD

Spoiler: []

like artiste dc1 right?

 

[eggnogg]

like artiste dc1 right?

seems like that, i'm not sure.

 

[maxxevv]

Someone uploaded this on one of those foreign language web groups and was asking about if there was any news on its launch. Seems to be a wireless bluetooth module for 2-pin IEMS.
One of the responses mentioned November.
I'm quite sure a lot of people (including me) would be keen on them if they are at least a decent product. ( BT 5.0 that is with at least 8 hours playback , IF that's the specs)

 

[audionab]

seems like that, i'm not sure.

they both have same type of dd the piezoelectric cermaic drivers
it is an relatively old technology tesla drivers are better than these drivers

 

[Slater]

Someone uploaded this on one of those foreign language web groups and was asking about if there was any news on its launch. Seems to be a wireless bluetooth module for 2-pin IEMS.
One of the responses mentioned November.
I'm quite sure a lot of people (including me) would be keen on them if they are at least a decent product. ( BT 5.0 that is with at least 8 hours playback , IF that's the specs)

Is there just 1, or would there be 2?

Looks like it won’t work for anyone who wears glasses though (including sunglasses)

 

[scottySK]

been listening to kz zs4 for awhile now there boosted treble disappoint me and bass doesn't have that punch too
i have been off head-fi for months now are there any new stars under 50$ i will be buying a pair in 11.11 sale probably

TRN V80 are my current favourites and are cheap. Looking at getting the AS10 soon too

 

[weedophile]

Just to add, the Zhiyin z5000 in store now should be the revised version. Not sure if there are many owners of the revised version but the discussions fade away with time unlike the T2.