[harry501501]

The x49 I'm finding better and better. I normally use my fiio m6 but it was dead so used the Xduoo x 2 first time in ages... What a pairing. A sightly thicker sounding DAP smooths treble. These have a bigger than average soundstage. They could be my new favourite budget set.

 

[Slater]

The x49 I'm finding better and better. I normally use my fiio m6 but it was dead so used the Xduoo x 2 first time in ages... What a pairing. A sightly thicker sounding DAP smooths treble. These have a bigger than average soundstage. They could be my new favourite budget set.

Still waiting on mine. It’s been months

 

[harry501501]

Still waiting on mine. It’s been months

Delivery right now from China is so erratic. Don't get me wrong, Covid has probably made delivery difficult in some regions but like I said yesterday, I received 2 parcels from Alie in exactly seven days... that's insane for free PnP at the best of times from them. Jeez, some delivery time within the uk can be longer lol. Yet 8 weeks from Penon!

 

[IEManiac]

Yes, but bear in mind that I'm a classical music guy. Maybe they won't be right for you. For example, you'll see guys here praising IEMs for having bass with "slam" and sub-bass extension, but I don't care about those things because classical music doesn't really benefit from those capabilities. I've bought a number of IEMs since I got the BA5, but those have only made me appreciate the BA5 more. For example, I got the A6 mini hoping to hear even more resolution and detail, but I thought they only had comparable resolution at the very top of the frequency range that I can hear. They are nice but overall I don't think they are as technically proficient. I initially had reservations about the BA5 because of issues with tonal accuracy, but I don't think that's a serious liability anymore since I started using the TempoTec Sonata HD Pro and flipped Starline tips. But my search continues. I just ordered the TRN VX.

BQEYZ KC2
TIN T3

 

[yorosello]

Aside from the BA5, what else do you recommend for classical? (under $100, under $300). I find that I eq every iem I have to my tastes, with the exception of my etys and re400

You can try moondrop SSR for under $100

 

[Nimweth]

I'm finding the VX superb for electronic music. Try this one, detail, separation and layering all there!

 

[countryboyhk]

Just love the smooth ,sweet and rich vocal of CA16. The SQ is exceptional, and everything seems tuned just right.
Compared to my last CCA C10, CA16 gives a lot more 3D sound, much more musical and fun.
In case someone may interested to know that I just try the new AZLA Xelastec tip. It's more comfortable and bassy than the old SendaEarfit, but a bit less transparent.

 

[Kumonomukou]

You can try moondrop SSR for under $100

I don't know why Moondrop SSR is getting so much hate just because a couple of reviewers. NO, they're not all-rounders!! They're bass light, but not everything has to be Harman like or a V! They're basically a Tin T2 esque IEMs with even more elevated mids & highs. Sucks at rumbles, but rather a female vocal specialist.

For sub-40 dollars, I'd rather give praise for companies willing to take chances at refreshing design and sound. Even if they're not exactly my cup of tea.

 

[yorosello]

I don't know why Moondrop SSR is getting so much hate just because a couple of reviewers. NO, they're not all-rounders!! They're bass light, but not everything has to be Harman like or a V! They're basically a Tin T2 esque IEMs with even more elevated mids & highs. Sucks at rumbles, but rather a female vocal specialist.

For sub-40 dollars, I'd rather give praise for companies willing to take chances at refreshing design and sound. Even if they're not exactly my cup of tea.

Well, there is certain side has more bias & preferences. So when they didn't like the signature, they'll say it's bad even though it might fit other people's preference

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

Aside from the BA5, what else do you recommend for classical? (under $100, under $300). I find that I eq every iem I have to my tastes, with the exception of my etys and re400

Hisenior T2 seem great for classical ..at least for the composer im listening lately wich are Arvo Part, Bach and Vivaldi. Piano full range attack is accurate weighty enough and fast. Violin is super agile and snappy in attack too. Cello hace enough body too.Tonality is realist. Imaging is crisp.

If price stay at 90$, pretty sure HS T2 will get a more solid fan base.

 

[IEManiac]

I don't know why Moondrop SSR is getting so much hate just because a couple of reviewers. NO, they're not all-rounders!! They're bass light, but not everything has to be Harman like or a V! They're basically a Tin T2 esque IEMs with even more elevated mids & highs. Sucks at rumbles, but rather a female vocal specialist.

For sub-40 dollars, I'd rather give praise for companies willing to take chances at refreshing design and sound. Even if they're not exactly my cup of tea.

For sub-$40 the top choices since 2018 remain the BQEYZ KB100, K2 and KC2.

 

[harry501501]

For sub-$40 the top choices since 2018 remain the BQEYZ KB100, K2 and KC2.

kb100 is $50

For sub $40 I'd say there's much more competition than these 3 BQEYZ earphones, especially going back so far as 2018 (tho I get my KB100 at last tomo).

The most obvious being IMO

BLON BL03
****
Multiple KZ
CCA C10
E-MI CI880
Moondrop Crescent
Final Audio e2000
VE Bonus IE
TRN V90

NICEHKC X49... which I think is going to go down as a popular budget favourite AS IT'S AWESOME. For £15 it's got to have one of the most realistic sounding cymbal splashes I've heard. I'm still amazed at the detail it brings out.

Guilty pleasures

ARTISTE DC1
Magaosi BK50

EDIT : There's a ton I've missed, these are just some of my favourites.

 

[harry501501]

Just love the smooth ,sweet and rich vocal of CA16. The SQ is exceptional, and everything seems tuned just right.
Compared to my last CCA C10, CA16 gives a lot more 3D sound, much more musical and fun.
In case someone may interested to know that I just try the new AZLA Xelastec tip. It's more comfortable and bassy than the old SendaEarfit, but a bit less transparent.

Those tips look cool and I bet sound good, but I just checked on eBay.... £40 for 3 pairs, jeeeeez you could buy another set of CA16s for that

 

[JEHL]

Those tips look cool and I bet sound good, but I just checked on eBay.... £40 for 3 pairs, jeeeeez you could buy another set of CA16s for that

I found the pairs for $19 on Amazon... wonder if I want to put them on my BL-03.

Edit: They're 2 pairs though.

 

[assassin10000]

Those tips look cool and I bet sound good, but I just checked on eBay.... £40 for 3 pairs, jeeeeez you could buy another set of CA16s for that

I found the pairs for $19 on Amazon... wonder if I want to put them on my BL-03.

Edit: They're 2 pairs though.

Azla has two different packaging options. 2 pairs of identical sized tips (qty of 4 of the same size) or 3 pairs of differently sized tips (ie: 2 extra small, 2 small and 2 medium small tips). The mixed sizes are for those that have slightly different sized ear canals, as many do.

Granted both options may not be available on the site you are on, at this time.