[Anycolouryoulike]

You might want to try the current hype, the planars

Any planar recommendations? And do the planars create a better soundstage than hybrids or dds?

 

[jmwant]

Any planar recommendations? And do the planars create a better soundstage than hybrids or dds?

I have Only heard Timeless and S12, I noticed that the midbass doesn't affect lower mids at all in planars.

 

[jmwant]

Any planar recommendations? And do the planars create a better soundstage than hybrids or dds?

Kinera releasing the Celest Gumiho, a Planar IEM under $50. Looking forward to it.

 

[gadgetgod]

Got myself the Raptgo Planar Hybrid IEM. So far so good, had spent a few hours only so far, I would say the bass impresses me the most since it's open-back I was expecting meh bass but the pair surprises in that department. Secondly, Hook X has got a clean presentation, the transient speed is quick, and the overall performance feels quite musical. Initially, I feel like the sound from Hook-X has got a better body than the S12, but S12 feels a bit faster in comparison. These are just my initial thoughts since I have spent only a few hours with the set yet!!

Ah forgot to add, the shell size is a little on the bigger side, so fit might be a concern for some people.

 

[taygomi]

I have Only heard Timeless and S12, I noticed that the midbass doesn't affect lower mids at all in planars.

what are they called, cant find anything when looking for s12 or timeless.
thx

 

[Fat Larry]

what are they called, cant find anything when looking for s12 or timeless.
thx

7hz Timeless and LetShourer (or however its spelt) S12.

 

[Carpet]

Any planar recommendations? And do the planars create a better soundstage than hybrids or dds?

TinHifi P1Max is good if you want something a little laid back and warm rather than bright. Planars vary from model to model like everything else, but details, imaging and stage tend to be very good.

 

[jmwant]

what are they called, cant find anything when looking for s12 or timeless.
thx

Here they are. The 7hz Timeless and Letshuoer S12.

 

[r31ya]

If you need a perspective on the early Planars warring participant


Later we got 7hz Dioko, a bass lite "budget" Planar tuned by the guy above at $99

And the newer even more budget that haven't got much (or any) reviews is,
from the fallen low-fi king, CCA Pla13 (Planar 13.2mm) at around $60, seems to be a fun v tuning.
And from the unique chifi house of Kinera Celest (Planar 10mm + 1BA) at around $45

 

[Ceeluh7]

SuperTFZ Force1 $79

https://www.mobileaudiophile.com/supertfz-force1/

I had a good time reviewing this new set from TFZ's sister company SuperTFZ. I know the name is ridiculous. Lol. It's a V-shaped dynamic budget set which is really well made and great to look at. It has its faults which is to be expected but all in all the Force1 is a nice new iem in the TFZ lineup.

 

[harry501501]

I was going thru the big box of oldies to find an IEM I could use that didn't cos discomfort if I fell asleep in them and came across an old Timmkoo Estron pair(the blue triple driver ones). Not many of you will know this old brand. I paired it with the FIIO FD5 cable and was surprised how good they sounded still. This cable seems to have taken the edge of that metallic tint in the upper mid vocals.

I wonder why this brand never went further with their IEMs? They must have been one of the earliest chifi budget brands to use hybrid setups at extremely low prices? They had something for everyone. The silver BA+DD ones were analytical, the gold DD+2BA were detailed and mature and the blue DD+2BA are utterly engaging with great soundstage and very good bass. I spent four hours listening to them last night hooked to my K5 PRO. I'm not sure if they all used the same DD, but bass on all three is as good as it gets in the budget world.

Sorry I can't remember the exact model names. Think it's like C630, C631 for the triple drivers?

 

[Ace Bee]

Hiby Lasya. A chi-fi iem with an Indian Origin name. Being an Indian myself, I was sufficiently interested. And it was not just the name that surprised me, the sound did that equally as well. For I can't remember any other single iem that has such an organic, open, airy, and comfortable presentation. This is such a musical iem that I immediately lost all care for the finer details, and yet when I went looking for them, I barely felt anything was missing! Here is my full review:

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/hiby-lasya.25890/review/29122/

 

[ShakyJake]

I was going thru the big box of oldies to find an IEM I could use that didn't cos discomfort if I fell asleep in them and came across an old Timmkoo Estron pair(the blue triple driver ones). Not many of you will know this old brand. I paired it with the FIIO FD5 cable and was surprised how good they sounded still. This cable seems to have taken the edge of that metallic tint in the upper mid vocals.

I wonder why this brand never went further with their IEMs? They must have been one of the earliest chifi budget brands to use hybrid setups at extremely low prices? They had something for everyone. The silver BA+DD ones were analytical, the gold DD+2BA were detailed and mature and the blue DD+2BA are utterly engaging with great soundstage and very good bass. I spent four hours listening to them last night hooked to my K5 PRO. I'm not sure if they all used the same DD, but bass on all three is as good as it gets in the budget world.

Sorry I can't remember the exact model names. Think it's like C630, C631 for the triple drivers?

It is likely the Estron/Timmkoo EST/C633. I have a couple of them. The last one was less than $20 on Amazon...

See the Slater (Where is he?) post talking about the Estron lineup.

 

[zenki]

For anyone interested:
Truthear zero review

 

[Arjey]

HZSOUND Heart Mirror  Pro just appeared on Ali!!! $75, so kinda waaay out of my budget, but I'm still extremely interested in what they're all about. 0 orders as of yet. If someone decides to risk ordering, tag me with a review