[thejoker13]

Thank you, but I'm not considering used IEMs. Also I'm outside of USA, so Aliexpress or Penonaudio will be better.

I've come around QoA Pink Lady, looks like an interesting model for my budget. Also checking iBasso IT01

Okay, I understand your reasoning. Good luck on your search!

 

[ChrisHeld1989]

I don't if this is a big brand but i think the oBravo cupid fits perfectly in this thread. The basic version costs 179€ and it sounds incredibly good.

 

[Wiljen]

BQEYZ Spring1 belongs on this list too. Stupidly good for the price.

 

[Lohb]

Anyone recommend a cable down the way hybrid IEM that is L-shaped/neutral FR that is rich/warm and a bit darker..can take a roll-off
in treble also...but no V-shaped or treble-dominant ones as the volume goes up...thaaaanks !

(Something like Tansio Mirai's TSMR-3 Pro with a dynamic in the mix probably....)

 

[baskingshark]

Anyone recommend a cable down the way hybrid IEM that is L-shaped/neutral FR that is rich/warm and a bit darker..can take a roll-off
in treble also...but no V-shaped or treble-dominant ones as the volume goes up...thaaaanks !

(Something like Tansio Mirai's TSMR-3 Pro with a dynamic in the mix probably....)

The **** (1 BA + 1 DD + 1 piezo) is cable down and somewhat neutralish tuning. It has a treble roll off and some elevated subbass, but generally not as V shaped or bright as the usual CHIFI fare.
And it is $16 - 17 USD, I bought 2 as I liked it for the price. It has great soundstage, clarity, instrument separation.

Only thing is acoustic instruments on it can be a bit artificial sounding in timbre, so not the best option if u are a purveyor of classical and instrumental music. For pop/EDM/rock, I am very happy with it.
In fact the treble is a bit on the dull side without amping as the piezo drivers which handle the treble frequencies require a slight amount of juice. If it is amped, the treble is just slightly north of neutral, but not piercing or harsh.

I don't own many other cable down IEMs though, so maybe the others can chime in.

 

[kodarkI]

Hi guys,

Has anyone ever tried fiio fh7?

 

[SoundChoice]

Hi guys,

Has anyone ever tried fiio fh7?

Has a thread here https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fii...ba-drivers-13-6mm-beryllium-dd-driver.903205/

 

[duaned]

Hi guys,

Has anyone ever tried fiio fh7?

Yes I have, and owned briefly. I found them to be too bass light, too bright and some vocals needed more thickness in my opinion. Another dissapointing product from the dissapointing Fiio.

 

[surfgeorge]

Anyone recommend a cable down the way hybrid IEM that is L-shaped/neutral FR that is rich/warm and a bit darker..can take a roll-off
in treble also...but no V-shaped or treble-dominant ones as the volume goes up...thaaaanks !

(Something like Tansio Mirai's TSMR-3 Pro with a dynamic in the mix probably....)

I think the Sony XBA-N3 could fit the bill, but it might be a little bassy.
Sony EX800ST is a pure DD and has over-ear cables, treble is not rolled off but also not dominant, and it fulfills the neutral-warmish tuning requirement.

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

Still using (and loving) in sub-300$ area:

AUDIOSENSE T800
FINAL AUDIO E5000
BQEYZ SPRING1
VSONIC VS7
ORIOLUS FINSCHI
IKKO OH1

 

[PhonoPhi]

Still using (and loving) in sub-300$ area:

AUDIOSENSE T800
FINAL AUDIO E5000
BQEYZ SPRING1
VSONIC VS7
ORIOLUS FINSCHI
IKKO OH1

I an curious: is there sub-$150 ($200 Cdn) all-BA IEM that offer more than C16/AS16?

 

[Barusu Lamperouge]

Still using (and loving) in sub-300$ area:

AUDIOSENSE T800
FINAL AUDIO E5000
BQEYZ SPRING1
VSONIC VS7
ORIOLUS FINSCHI
IKKO OH1

Amen to VS7. It's a very good IEM and deserves a place in OP under 100-150 price bracket. Will try Spring 1 once it's down to $100 price point. It looks like another home run from BQEYZ.

 

[baskingshark]

Still using (and loving) in sub-300$ area:

AUDIOSENSE T800
FINAL AUDIO E5000
BQEYZ SPRING1
VSONIC VS7
ORIOLUS FINSCHI
IKKO OH1

My favourite sub $300 USD CHIFI IEMs that I'm still rotating and using:
1) Audiosense T800
2) Toneking Ninetails
3) Semkarch SKC CNT-1
4) TFZ No. 3
5) KZ ZS10 Pro
6) Hisenior B5+
7) ****

Waiting for BLON BL-03 to arrive.

If the Spring 1 is substantially discounted during 11/11, I might bite. It looks to have unanimously good reviews so far.

 

[Dustfinger]

Hey I'm looking for an iem similar to the it01 but is considered an upgrade in the 150-200 dollars.
Which would you guys recommend?

 

[surfgeorge]

Hey I'm looking for an iem similar to the it01 but is considered an upgrade in the 150-200 dollars.
Which would you guys recommend?

I am thinking of the Sony XBA-N3, which has a similar signature and is a big step up, but it's quite a bit above your budget at $300