Hi everyone, first time poster here, so be nice
Based on the reviews from this thread I got the Tri I3 and paired it with the Meizu DAC Pro Dongle. Thank you for this tip, I am very impressed by them. The sound is awesome, better than any other IEM I have owned. Details and separation are two things that stand out for me.
After the first purchase was such a smashing success, I am curious where to I can move on from the point I am at. Since the Tri I3 are described as having a relaxed signature I was wondering how an IEM with the same (or better) level of technicalities but a more energetic tuning sounds like. Is there such a thing in the range up to 300$? Two suggestions from this thread I am looking at would be the Isn H40 or the LZ A6. Are these a possible way to go?
Also, while by no means uncomfortable I would prefer something with a smaller shell. Another point where improvement seems possible is the driveability. The I3 only starts to show it's full potential at rather high volumes. I would prefer to listen to my music at a lower level.
Thanks everyone for the tips so far, this is a great forum!
I also have the TRI I3 and it is one of my favourite sets, does better with amping (not necessarily louder volume, as the planars need some juice to wake up).
For a different sound signature, you can consider the Audiosense T800. It is a 8 Knowles BA set that has better technicalities (imaging, instrument separation, details, clarity) than the TRI I3. The sound is more U shaped, more fun sounding and energetic and is brighter than the TRI I3, so not the best if u are treble sensitive. Soundstage T800 has better width than TRI I3, but the TRI I3 has better depth/height. Timbre and tonality is slightly better on TRI I3 too.
T800 is much easier to drive too, but it is better to pair sources with as low output impedance as possible with the T800 as it is sounds better with such stuff. It has a smaller shell than TRI I3, but not by much.
I've read good things about the ISN H40 and LZ A6 but haven't tried those.