CHIFI LOVE Thread-A never ending IEM-Heaphones-DAP-Dongles Sound Value Quest
Nov 10, 2019 at 11:46 PM Post #20,851 of 31,833
Nov 11, 2019 at 12:54 AM Post #20,852 of 31,833
Any thoughts on whether the toneking ninetails would be a good buy at the 11:11?
 
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Nov 11, 2019 at 1:09 AM Post #20,855 of 31,833
Thanks! I think I have too many IEMs and got to curb it somehow...I will go for the LZ A6 mini instead!

Yeah the A6 mini is also tunable, it is cheaper on taobao though. I seen it @ $56ish USD there compared to > $100 USD on AE. Though taobao support is quite iffy and u need to talk to them in Chinese.
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 2:08 AM Post #20,856 of 31,833
T4 is launch hype overpriced, imo worth 50$ at most.

What makes you think this? I own the BLON BL-03, KZ ZSX and ZS10 Pro, TRN V90, Guideray Gr-i, and Tin Audio T2. I can confidently say that the T4 is easily worth double the price of each of these IEMs. The upgrade in sound quality is very substantial, like a full plateau above.
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 2:09 AM Post #20,857 of 31,833
even with snug seal, the Blon seems to have smaller isolation than other IEMs that i own. i agree with you that the Blon is one of those IEMs that doesn't suffer too much on the mids and treble when it shifted a bit on the ears.

Received my Blon 2 weeks ago and I've been enjoying them as my daily IEM. It may lack some details, sound separation and sound stage compared to something like my KZ ZS10 Pro for example, but it's got great tuning and still the best bang for buck IEM you can get under $50 imo. They're just plain fun to use. But I gotta say their tip nozzle design is annoying as hell. Still can't find a good ear tip that's long enough and always feels not snug enough. And yes, they're not the best for use on the bus/train because of this. At first I thought they just don't drive as well without an AMP cause I had to jack up my volume compared to my other IEMs, but now I'm thinking the bad fit had lot to do with it.
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 2:38 AM Post #20,858 of 31,833
I'm probably getting the **** **** PRO and the Blon Bl-03 IEMs and some cables for the 11/11 sale. I just got a Ibasso DX50 for $60 shipped and it makes my Alpha Delta D6 and my TRN V90 sound so much better. I'm a little scared I'm getting sucked in. I need most of my extra money to fund my Paragliding addiction.
 
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Nov 11, 2019 at 2:41 AM Post #20,859 of 31,833
Yeah the A6 mini is also tunable, it is cheaper on taobao though. I seen it @ $56ish USD there compared to > $100 USD on AE. Though taobao support is quite iffy and u need to talk to them in Chinese.
yes it is much cheaper on TaoBao, it is direct from the LZ store
Well i can speak chinese and generally should be ok :)
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 5:16 AM Post #20,860 of 31,833
What makes you think this? I own the BLON BL-03, KZ ZSX and ZS10 Pro, TRN V90, Guideray Gr-i, and Tin Audio T2. I can confidently say that the T4 is easily worth double the price of each of these IEMs. The upgrade in sound quality is very substantial, like a full plateau above.

Oh I have very little doubt about this, but we all have a price for everything don't we. I can already tell I'm not a fan of the stock cable and it's just a single DD in an aluminum housing (with mmcx which isn't my preferred connector). And I see little benefit to the form factor if it can't be weared cable down like the T2.

Otoh I have happily spent 160€ for the KPE but it was thoroughly reviewed already, I'm a bit wary of the "new toy" effect for the T4 and feel no compulsory reason to buy them at 79$ especially when the official 110$ MSRP seems inflated to make it look like a super discount, doubt many would sell at that price.

So I'll happily let 6 months pass and wait for the hype to fade, more reviews to come and the price to settle down like all tins do.

But I don't think anyone buying them now is making a mistake, at all, it'll likely only go down 15-20$ eventually, not a big deal.

Anyway, setting a google reminder to discuss this in 6 months again :)
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 5:31 AM Post #20,861 of 31,833
Falling like $12 short of the $100 minimum for my coupon. I've got the BL-03, **** Pro, two 8 core copper cables from NiceHCK (just 3.5mm for now, no balanced source), a bunch of tips (KZ star, spinfit 100 & 145 in each size which might be a little crazy but how else am I meant to figure out what fits). Any ideas? Could go the regular **** for $18, or perhaps an entirely different pair in the sub $50 range. :thinking:
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 5:33 AM Post #20,862 of 31,833
Falling like $12 short of the $100 minimum for my coupon. I've got the BL-03, **** Pro, two 8 core copper cables from NiceHCK (just 3.5mm for now, no balanced source), a bunch of tips (KZ star, spinfit 100 & 145 in each size which might be a little crazy but how else am I meant to figure out what fits). Any ideas? Could go the regular **** for $18, or perhaps an entirely different pair in the sub $50 range. :thinking:
you can get the FAAEAL Hibiscus next
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 5:37 AM Post #20,863 of 31,833
Falling like $12 short of the $100 minimum for my coupon. I've got the BL-03, **** Pro, two 8 core copper cables from NiceHCK (just 3.5mm for now, no balanced source), a bunch of tips (KZ star, spinfit 100 & 145 in each size which might be a little crazy but how else am I meant to figure out what fits). Any ideas? Could go the regular **** for $18, or perhaps an entirely different pair in the sub $50 range. :thinking:

You could remove some tips and get a more neutral and agile iem like the Tin T2, or nice earbuds like the BK2. You're also taking quite a risk with the not-yet-reviewed dt6pro imo, half of the ppl hated the **** with passion.
 
Nov 11, 2019 at 5:39 AM Post #20,864 of 31,833
Trying to get the tfz monica, $88 dollar at penon but couldn't use any select coupon on it. Sad
 
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