CHIFI LOVE Thread-A never ending IEM-Heaphones-DAP-Dongles Sound Value Quest
Mar 5, 2019 at 5:12 AM Post #16,652 of 31,833
Hi! I own ZS6, BQ3, AS10 and C10 which I love most for it's deep sub bass and balanced signature. Now I'm thinking to try Auglamour F300. Would it be an upgrade over C10 for a basshead guy?
No.
 
Mar 5, 2019 at 5:20 AM Post #16,653 of 31,833
Hi! I own ZS6, BQ3, AS10 and C10 which I love most for it's deep sub bass and balanced signature. Now I'm thinking to try Auglamour F300. Would it be an upgrade over C10 for a basshead guy?

I think your BQ3, AS10, C10, ZS6 all aof them are superior than F300. Definitely wont be an upgrade. Your upgrade will be on $100 above..
 
Mar 5, 2019 at 5:22 AM Post #16,654 of 31,833
sorry double post, connection error
 
Mar 5, 2019 at 8:29 AM Post #16,656 of 31,833
Hi! I own ZS6, BQ3, AS10 and C10 which I love most for it's deep sub bass and balanced signature. Now I'm thinking to try Auglamour F300. Would it be an upgrade over C10 for a basshead guy?
For Basshead and balanced signature you need NiceHCK EP10. $15 and sounds great. Bass will rattle your teeth. I have EQ'd them to +20 DB at 30-60hz and pushed 60% of an 800mw amp into them and they took it like a champ. My teeth rattled and I couldn't see because my head was shaking too hard. :)
 
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Mar 5, 2019 at 9:14 AM Post #16,657 of 31,833
For Basshead and balanced signature you need NiceHCK EP10. $15 and sounds great. Bass will rattle your teeth. I have EQ'd them to +20 DB at 30-60hz and pushed 60% of an 800mw amp into them and they took it like a champ. My teeth rattled and I couldn't see because my head was shaking too hard. :)
Unfortunately I need iems equipped with a 2-pin connector so I can use my Bluetooth module. :frowning2:
 
Mar 5, 2019 at 9:27 AM Post #16,658 of 31,833
Oh, I totally forgot aboout this regarding KPE 12kHz "peak". You see how that "peak" has GONE AWAY with some "burn-in" ! That`s probably why I don`t hear it!
End of "arguing" about that "peak" :wink:
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The peak on my pair decided to stay :), also on all Android measurements the peak is there
if you read the text next to the measurements (before and after burn in) he removed them once and put them back latter
 
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Mar 5, 2019 at 11:25 AM Post #16,659 of 31,833
What about C16? AS10 is the only no-DD iem I have and I like it's SS except subbass which roll off pretty fast comparing to C10.

The C16 is a clear step-up over the AS10. More clarity, better soundstage and instrument separation, stronger and deeper bass, more detail. The AS10 is warmer and darker sounding , instruments have nice texture, it is lighter and more comfortable (the C16 is relatively heavy and can work itself out of your ears a bit). The AS10 is not bad sounding by any means and probably better suited for longer listening sessions. EDIT: Actually listening to some classical music on them right now for testing, I don't feel like taking them out of my ears.
 
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Mar 5, 2019 at 11:50 AM Post #16,660 of 31,833
The C16 is a clear step-up over the AS10. More clarity, better soundstage and instrument separation, stronger and deeper bass, more detail. The AS10 is warmer and darker sounding , instruments have nice texture, it is lighter and more comfortable (the C16 is relatively heavy and can work itself out of your ears a bit). The AS10 is not bad sounding by any means and probably better suited for longer listening sessions. EDIT: Actually listening to some classical music on them right now for testing, I don't feel like taking them out of my ears.

How about C16 vs C10?
 
Mar 5, 2019 at 11:57 AM Post #16,662 of 31,833

The peak on my pair decided to stay :), also on all Android measurements the peak is there
if you read the text next to the measurements (before and after burn in) he removed them once and put them back latter
Take a look at different measurements from different ppl - some don`t have such strong peak at all and some have it only one channel.
I`m still suspecting that this might be caused by insertion depth and tips used.
Anyway, whatever, don`t care, don`t get affected by this personally and enjoy my KPE more than any other IEM I`ve had :)
 
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Mar 5, 2019 at 12:02 PM Post #16,663 of 31,833
Take a look at different measurements from different ppl - some don`t have such strong peak at all :)
agree, on the German site there is no narrow peak in the upper treble too, maybe i didn't run them enough, however i dont mind it, i kind of like it :)
also they are very tip dependent, the tips can change their sound drastically, that is probably the reason for the difference in those measurements
 
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Mar 5, 2019 at 12:29 PM Post #16,664 of 31,833
How about C16 vs C10?

The C16 is like an improved C10. More clarity, tighter bass, more holophonic soundstage, better instrument separation.
 
Mar 5, 2019 at 12:29 PM Post #16,665 of 31,833
How about C16 vs C10?
Neither of them are basshead.

What's your issue with BQ3? A little eq to rectify that sub bass roll off and they can get close to basshead territory.

Might possibly try KZ ES4. They are legit basshead. Can also take a dose of eq and amp to rattle. However they are legit good and under appreciated IMO. Nice warm smooth tonality, with enough bass to make trap, hip-hop, reggae, dancehall, fun. I currently use these as my active wear wireless earphones using the TRN BT20. Love them. Some gripes could be that 3k peak can get shout at high volumes. Eq it out if it's a bother. Doesn't really rear its head to me though. Especially with genres mentioned.
 

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