[sutosuto]

So these may not fit the bill for Willy (maybe with the high filters) but I'm also not sure how many may know that Harmon International has discounted the AKG N40 75% which now put it at $99.99 and (at least for me) it easily belongs in this category

It's not available anymore on AKG website. Incase it's on other website, could you please share the link?
Thanks

 

[Podster]

It's not available anymore on AKG website. Incase it's on other website, could you please share the link?
Thanks

https://www.akg.com/Earbuds

 

[willyboyaudio]

Guys, what do you think about Hifiman RE400?

 

[illumidata]

I love my Trn V90's, but does removing the wax guards open them up?

What iem would you say is better.

There’s a retuned version of v90s being sold in AK Audio store (just look for “new” v90), but not sure what you mean by open them up. If you want a more mid focussed tuning then that’s what the “new” version will give you, or you could try the KZ ZSX.
Maybe all you need is a tip change. Have you tried JVC Spiral Dots?

 

[voja]

Guys, what do you think about Hifiman RE400?

I have the Hifiman RE-600s V2 and they are pretty good. However the retail $200 is high, since they are kinda old you may find them on sales. I heard they go as low as 60 bucks.
RE-600s is very balanced, and is very airy.. the soundstage on it is nuts (width, height, depth) and so is imaging. They really are "small size, big sound". However, due to their small siz you can't get very powerful bass. But otherwise great balanced sound, and even with the lack of weight in the bass region, they reproduce well defined bass which does the job. I think that their main "wow factor" is the soundstage and the spacious sound.. it's amazing to listen to music with them, and they are comfy as hell.
I can't say anything for RE-400 though.

 

[Zlivan]

Guys, what do you think about Hifiman RE400?

They are mid-centric with slightly warm and nicely detailed sound, but you have to insert them deep if you want to hear the bass, which isn't bad actually.
I use double flanged tips and wear them over ear so I can achieve deep insertion.
If you're into neutralish kind of sound, they are very good, I like them a lot.

 

[Nimweth]

My current favourite set-up: Xduoo X20 > balanced out > Balanced SPC cable > KZ BA10.

 

[illumidata]

My current favourite set-up: Xduoo X20 > balanced out > Balanced SPC cable > KZ BA10.

The Diamonds got displaced shockingly fast
BA10s do look crazy cool.

 

[Nimweth]

The Diamonds got displaced shockingly fast
BA10s do look crazy cool.

That's right, lol. The BA10 just sound so well balanced, no mid bass emphasis, extended bass and treble and glorious mids. Superb soundstage and imaging as well. Very genre-friendly too! They are great value, I paid around 40 GBP including shipping.

 

[illumidata]

That's right, lol. The BA10 just sound so well balanced, no mid bass emphasis, extended bass and treble and glorious mids. Superb soundstage and imaging as well. Very genre-friendly too! They are great value, I paid around 40 GBP including shipping.

Hehe, I still love mine but we both know it's not an exclusive relationship!

 

[ShakyJake]

That's right, lol. The BA10 just sound so well balanced, no mid bass emphasis, extended bass and treble and glorious mids. Superb soundstage and imaging as well. Very genre-friendly too! They are great value, I paid around 40 GBP including shipping.

That is an interesting perspective. Do you mind sharing why you prefer the BA10 over the KBear Diamond. We often think that just because a model is new and has positive reviews it outclasses "older" well-received units.

 

[B9Scrambler]

Once the pandemic has slowed down a bit and it's safer to mail, I'd happily send the Diamond your way.

 

[illumidata]

This is why the group noun for iems is a harem

 

[ShakyJake]

[/QUOTE]
Actually, the KZ BA10 can be had for around $46 right now. It may even have been a bit cheaper earlier this week during the Ali sale. I am tempted, but I already have so many KZs and an LZ A6 mini on the way...

 

[voja]

The real question here is how do you get the cables to fit the cases so perfectly. I mean.. just look at the cable in the round cases. How?
Nice collection by the way!