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Nov 11, 2019 at 9:46 AM Post #20,881 of 31,832
this 11.11 sale is not that great ended up ordering nothing from it but i found spiral dots on penon audio store ordered 3 pairs for 10 bucks.
finally i will have some decent pair of tips for my small iems collection :D
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 9:49 AM Post #20,882 of 31,832
this 11.11 sale is not that great ended up ordering nothing from it but i found spiral dots on penon audio store ordered 3 pairs for 10 bucks.
finally i will have some decent pair of tips for my small iems collection :D
Same thing happened to me. I ended up ordering a pair of cable & a nice looking tfz earphone box
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 9:56 AM Post #20,883 of 31,832
I bought an Ourart Wine, from Penon, first time Penon had 11/11 discounts if I am not mistaken and first time the Wine got a discount at all. It's supposed to be similar sounding to the TFZ No3 and has a (perhaps unique) composite Titanium/Beryllium diaphragm.
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 10:39 AM Post #20,885 of 31,832
Ordered the cca c12, blob bl03, another **** (i like the volume control), 2 cables (8 core ****).... sigh! :L3000:
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 10:51 AM Post #20,886 of 31,832
Ordered the cca c12, blob bl03, another **** (i like the volume control), 2 cables (8 core ****).... sigh! :L3000:
That was exactly my cart on ali moments before I got sucked into the T4. Hit the checkout and got a payment error, sighed... Said I'd come back to it in a few hours... Then saw the T4 Indiegogo page go up.

C12 still interests me especially, sucks that it's not on Linsoul to put that credit to good use. Leaving all this stuff on my wishlist though, thinking I'll get to grips with the T4 and then give it all another look with a new perspective.
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 11:27 AM Post #20,887 of 31,832
I have the Blon BL-03, KZ ZSX, TIN T2, and TRN V80 in my Aliexpress cart. I’ve been very impressed with the Tennmak Pros, which is my only foray into “Chi-Fi”, thus far. Despite really not needing any more headphones, I’m very tempted to pull the trigger and have a grand shoot-out :ksc75smile:

I would cancel the V80 order as the others in your cart are superior. The V80 are very bright and the treble sounds artificial.

If you wanted a TRN model, the V90 is superior to the V80. The treble issues from the V80 are corrected and the build and fit are great as well. We have several reviews on the blog in my signature, the ZSX is quite large in comparison to the V90 as shown in my review.
 
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Nov 11, 2019 at 11:57 AM Post #20,889 of 31,832
picked up the Semkarch SKC-CNT1 ($39.99/$99.99), NCKHCK DB3 ($16.61/$22.93), 3 16 core silver cables ($13.64/$28.93), 2 more Zishan Z3 AK4493s ($43.17/$73.17) and 4 more Walnut V2s ($23.80/$34). The two new FAAEALs the Hibiscus and Datura Pro I ordered earlier and are on the way. Almost picked up one of the TRN V90 ($34.30/$$68.57), CCA C12 ($31.94/$54.13), TFZ T2 ($49.56/$56) but they seem bass heavy. Looked at some BQEYZ IEMs and could not bite the bullet on the Audiosense T800 ($283/$298) although I looked hard at the T180 ($38.95/$41) but decided no, since I have the Comets. The Turandot ($194.66/$243.33) , Ninetails ($79.27/$139.89) and K600s ($88.69/$169.65) looked tempting with the significant discounts but I already have the new Venture Electronics Sun design coming so I'll wait. I bought the Semkarch because it has a long tube and I have been having significant seating/seal issues with my BLON 03s. Almost bit on the ZIKU HD X10 at ($45.63/$78.67) but since I have the X09 I opted out. The cheap DAPs are all Xmas presents to go along with any IEM/earbud I recently purchased and decide not to keep. The hard part has been in finding a match.
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 12:15 PM Post #20,890 of 31,832
I personally wouldn't bother with the T2. Thus far, the best bang-for-buck I've heard is the upcoming T4 which will be released and go on sale on 11-11 at 9:00 EST. Usual retail pricing will be $109, but for the 11-11 sale Linsoul will be selling it for $79.

Thanks @TheoS53 the early reviews of the T4 are promising, so I ordered it. I also want to get the T2 an the BLON BL-03, and maybe something like the V90 for electronic, or something with really great isolation for subway commutes and plane trips (looking for suggestions)

I would also really appreciate suggestions on replacement cables for the T4, T2, and BL-03, and confirmation of these can support balanced signal. - cables that I can get on discount today 11/11. I would also appreciate suggestions for foot tips for these IEMs that are on discount today. Thank you!

- Jon
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 12:16 PM Post #20,891 of 31,832
After so many deliberations, I chucked out of Hibiscus and went for T2 @$28 and **** Pro is already in my country so I should get them by Friday or early next week. Also, played a punt on Tronsmart spunky beat TWS. It was a fairly pleasant 11.11 except Hisenior cancelling my N3+ order for missing processing time. Sigh.

Hibiscus is now on my list for January sale or Anniversary sale provided impressions are good. Also, Elf King or Diamond whatever it will be called is also something worth monitoring.

Although ny current lineup of IEMs makes me feel content but it's always before next hype train or sale starts. Lol
 
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Nov 11, 2019 at 12:22 PM Post #20,892 of 31,832
Thanks @TheoS53 the early reviews of the T4 are promising, so I ordered it. I also want to get the T2 an the BLON BL-03, and maybe something like the V90 for electronic, or something with really great isolation for subway commutes and plane trips (looking for suggestions)

I would also really appreciate suggestions on replacement cables for the T4, T2, and BL-03, and confirmation of these can support balanced signal. - cables that I can get on discount today 11/11. I would also appreciate suggestions for foot tips for these IEMs that are on discount today. Thank you!

- Jon

I use the Blon 03 with a balanced cable on the FiiO M9 and an iBasso DX160. They do sound really special, but I use them on my Samsung Exynos S9+ and they sound good too. But the extra power on the DX160 (which has Bluetooth problems) lifts them. If you are lucky you'll get a good pair and understand the hype. Sorry...if you have the dosh the INR Audio C16 cable at Penon is something.
 
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Nov 11, 2019 at 12:34 PM Post #20,893 of 31,832
So far I pulled the trigger on TRN T200 TWS and TRN BA5. Got both for $65.
Hopefully they are good.

Still considering some things. Pai audio dt2 for $30 is tempting. The numerous clones using they same shells are 16-17ish. Not sure if it's worth the extra to get a known product or pay less and see if they are the same.
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 12:37 PM Post #20,894 of 31,832
Looks like competition will be fierce for single DDs with the T4, Diamond, Hibiscus etc.

Holding that for now as I don't see the point rushing it instead of waiting for the dust to settle and winners to emerge.

Got a TO600, Nameless, new TRN BA5 and 2 cables, feeling both good and a bit dirty going 20% over budget, it's like after eating a burger when you feel both satiated and junkfooded.
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 1:09 PM Post #20,895 of 31,832
Noticing that the BLON BL03, Tin T2 and IEM cables in my AE cart are from a seller banned on these forums. Any suggestions as to AE sellers to buy from? Thx
 

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