[unifutomaki]

Unfortunately my CST have met an untimely demise. It definitely isn't meant to have swappable nozzles...

 

[xanlamin]

Unfortunately my CST have met an untimely demise. It definitely isn't meant to have swappable nozzles...

How long did you have it?

 

[unifutomaki]

How long did you have it?

3 weeks

No great loss, I have too many IEMs as it stands and the SSP in balanced is getting most of my listening time at the moment.

 

[xanlamin]

That's a bit too fast! Sorry for your loss. Although, it didn't cost too much but I thought at least it should last a few months. I have owned $5 earpieces which last for more than 1 year despite my abuses. I think you should be able to get a replacement from the seller.

 

[ChristianT]

I think you'll be very impressed. Just make sure you have a decent source (a good dongle DAC/AMP like the Tempotec Sonata HD Pro should do fine) and they will really sing.

Thanks for the advice, the Tempotec Sonata HD Pro seems like a capable little device and would fit me great. I've also had a look at Qudelix 5k and Fiio BTR3/5, a bit more versatile dongles but the cost is also a bit higher. Well, I have some time on my hands to read up on the devices before the SSP's arrive from China.

 

[dharmasteve]

The HZSOUNDS Heart Mirror thread is up for those who have them, those who want to know more about them and those who want to buy them.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/hzsounds-heart-mirror.949868/

 

[Nimweth]

I don't own the ZS7 but for an inexpensive yet incredible combination:

I have not heard the AS12, my favourite all BA IEM is the BA10.

 

[Nimweth]

My favourites of 2020:
TRI i3
TRI Starsea
Smabat NCO
KBEAR Lark
Tin T2 plus

 

[F700]

In 2020, under the USD 100.- mark, I would say:

TOP
- Blon 03 (still great today!)
- Final E1000 (2nd set)

OK
- FiiO FD1 (good sound, poor built)

FLOP
- KS2 (OK sound, abysmal QC)
- Blon 01
- Blon 05 (this one is really bad from end to end)

** best surprise under USD 200.- **
Etymotic ER2XR and Smabat ST-10S Black/Gold

 

[jlcsoft]

In 2020, under the USD 100.- mark, I would say:

TOP
- Blon 03 (still great today!)
- Final E1000 (2nd set)

OK
- FiiO FD1 (good sound, poor built)

FLOP
- KS2 (OK sound, abysmal QC)
- Blon 01
- Blon 05 (this one is really bad from end to end)

** best surprise under USD 200.- **
Etymotic ER2XR and Smabat ST-10S Black/Gold

On 11.11 I got the fiio fh3 for a little more than 100$, applying the discounts and coupons. I think this is for me the most interesting iem for this price. The difference in sound enhancement compared to the BL03 it´s really wide.

 

[ld100]

On 11.11 I got the fiio fh3 for a little more than 100$, applying the discounts and coupons. I think this is for me the most interesting iem for this price. The difference in sound enhancement compared to the BL03 it´s really wide.

Good IEM but I decided not to keep it. I actually enjoy T2 more... It was a little lifeless. Technically really good, but something is missing.

 

[IEMusic]

It was a little lifeless. Technically really good, but something is missing.

I felt the exact same thing, and I’m not exactly sure why. That being said, I still rec it for a lot of people, and can understand why it is well liked.

 

[Barusu Lamperouge]

This was a mellow year thanks to Covid. But here are mine.

Best -

Smabat NCO
Tin T2 Plus
Sony MH750

DAC Amp
Fiio BTR5

Worst

TRN ST1

Something has joined the party late. Sony MH750 which I received this week are amongst best $7 spent in this year. EDX was my cheapie gem till now but now I get the hype about these vintage icons. Typical Sony sound which just moves you. And continuing my lucky streak of finding a genuine one and not some fake! Touchwood! I will surely buy one more to start some modding related to nozzles. Apologies if this seems like a spam post but my glee knows no bounds at the moment. NCO+MH750 is what my ears longed for in this underwhelming year!

P.S. - My Blon BL-03 can officially retire in peace.

 

[Nimweth]

Something has joined the party late. Sony MH750 which I received this week are amongst best $7 spent in this year. EDX was my cheapie gem till now but now I get the hype about these vintage icons. Typical Sony sound which just moves you. And continuing my lucky streak of finding a genuine one and not some fake! Touchwood! I will surely buy one more to start some modding related to nozzles. Apologies if this seems like a spam post but my glee knows no bounds at the moment. NCO+MH750 is what my ears longed for in this underwhelming year!

P.S. - My Blon BL-03 can officially retire in peace.

Yes NCO is fantastic and I have a Sony MH755 which was recabled by the much missed Hungry Panda. Both excellent DD IEMs.

 

[Barusu Lamperouge]

Yes NCO is fantastic and I have a Sony MH755 which was recabled by the much missed Hungry Panda. Both excellent DD IEMs.

I couldn't find a genuine store for MH755 so when I found one for MH750 I jumped on the opportunity without wasting any time. It's hard to imagine how fantastic they sound and cost less than a cup of coffee.