So this is the IM1 where the faceplate (plastic portion) fell out and i just use some double sided tape to stick it together.
Anw i hate the stock cable that came with the TRN (i think they made the cable for a 3M tall giant, the splitter to the earphiece is like 1M long itself -.-) and i dont have any other 0.78 2pins. so i just use a nail clipper to clip off the excess plastic on those that came with the KZ, and now i have better cables for the TRN!
Anw i must saw i love the TRN IM1 alot, the signature is distinct, with superb trebles, probably close to the level of the Tinaudio T2. Very detailed where u can hear notes that u probably cant on other IEMs.
Anw does anyone feel that the budget earphones market has plateaued? I mean like IT where touch phone was the greatest breakthrough then improvements came along and such and nowadays there isnt much breakthrough and what we can rely on is certain feature improvements like infinity screen, wireless charging, gazillion pixels camera, a freaking tablet with multiple screens that can fold like a bread! Anw maybe its not at that stage yet i think as we are seeing multi BAs, piezo drivers and hell even planar IEMs coming into the picture.
Another question which hit me ytd was when i saw Larry commented in audiobudget's latest post, where i ask if there is a need to purchase so many IEMs? Having 3-5 competent earphones u can have all songs in ur arsenal covered (mine are the CCA C10, KZ AS10, TRN IM1, HifiWalker A1, ****, Sony MH755, PT15, KSC75). I think when we came here everyone was like wow this is good, i need to buy. Oh that is good too, let me check it out. Over time the flame dies down and now (for me at least), i will only wait till there is a super hyped IEM, or something that is dirt cheap worth trying.
PS: I perhaps may be trying to deter myself from impulse buy as i am looking at the KC2 for a super long time and convincing myself whether is there a need to buy it (or somebody convince me not to!). I probably will still get it when there is a sale but nonetheless find myself well equipped for now