[Slater]

Allright! So I will have to either punctuate or remove the filter? Will try the first first.

I’d like some help with the filter removal, never modded before apart from putting a sticker on the Tin Audio T2 bass vent.

Well, you use a very fine (and sharp) sewing needle for both methods.

If you don't have any sewing needles, you can buy a whole pack of them at many stores for about $1 (walmart, any fabric store, any craft store like Michaels, possibly a Dollar store, etc). They are extremely useful to have anyways, and it is easily the 1 tool I use more than anything when working on and modding IEMs.

- For the "poke holes" method, you use your needle to poke the individual holes of the nozzle screen. Then you move the needle around in a circular motion, so your fingers and the needle make the motion in the shape of the cone of a funnel (if that makes sense). You will see the hole open up larger. Then you simply move onto the next hole and so on, until all of the holes are opened up like IEM in the left side of the photo I posted above.

- For the removal of the nozzle screen, you would use the needle and stick it under the edge of the screen, then GENTLY lift it up. If you have ever opened a paint can before, it is the same idea: https://thediyplaybook.com/2014/06/how-to-openclose-paint-can-without-mess.html

 

[kw8910]

Update, from this guy.
Improved bass with pucturing a small hole inthe vent.

https://twitter.com/palm_house/status/999492363885019137?s=19

Wow, this guy helped a lot
It’s a significant improvement, worth doing both steps and not sure why this isn’t the stock sound.

TRN V60 Mod

Step 1. Get rid of grill at the nozzle using a safety pin to lift it off and expose balanced armature (blue arrow). Don’t worry about breaking or saving the grill because it’s useless!


Replace opening with steel mesh as Slater suggested.

Step 2. (Optional, may induce driver flex)

Improve bass by poking hole with the same needle/safety pin at the air port (red arrow). There’s a membrane beneath the hole, some kind of white glue stretchy thing. Once that’s done, don’t panic like I did because it sounds absolutely terrible. Grab a tiny piece of micropore tape (which I found in a first aid kit) and cover it up. Bass is not as bloated or slow yet still retains that fun sound. more balanced and less fatiguing overall. Here’s a pic of the micropore tape.

Sharpie it black if the look bothers you.

Step 3/4

Replace stock cable with silver plated cable (or better) and find the right tip for yourself (kz starline or jacket spiral dots for me).

Now if anyone can suggest a way to minimize the driver flex without altering the bass too much, I’m open to suggestions. But it’s something I’d gladly sacrifice. The sound is more balanced, vocals are more intimate, soundstage is bigger and resolution/clarity is improved. The signature is still fun and warm..I’ll take it.

 

[kw8910]

I want to ask how much difference is there...

Can you make comparison between foam and removed foam

There’s no foam, it’s just the grill and ba underneath that.

 

[dhruvmeena96]

There’s no foam, it’s just the grill and ba underneath that.

Still need comparisons bro...that grill

 

[kw8910]

Still need comparisons bro...that grill

it’s not worth owning with that grill on there. It’s muffled, distant and grainy. No enjoyment at all.

 

[Bartig]

Thanks! First, I will try them out this way a bit. The punctuation failed, the removal of the filter was too easy. Behold the work of a true mod pro!



I don’t sense any lack of bass, so I’ll see if I want to punch the other hole as well.

 

[kw8910]

Thanks! First, I will try them out this way a bit. The punctuation failed, the removal of the filter was too easy.

I don’t sense any lack of bass, so I’ll see if I want to punch the other hole as well.

Sorry if I wasn’t clear. The bass vent mod is to decrease the bass so it’s not so bloated or overpowering. Not necessary if you like it boomy that way but I feel the bass is tighter and not as fatiguing for longer listening periods. Just caution that it’s a one way street. Once you do It there’s no going back to the original sound. But honestly it’s just a slight adjustment. Not as major as removing the grill..

 

[AliveNoMore]

Can someone please make a short comparison between the Rose Aurora and the ZhiYin Z5000? I get that both have great bass extension but what low frequency range is most emphasized on each? Mids? Highs?

 

[tehidiot]

What tips are you guys using?

 

[stimuz]

RIP 12.99 CM5 train is over, I regret not buying a few backups.

Edit: man, It feels bad. I keep coming back to CM5 and I can't explain why. IT01, T2, KZ ZS10 and I still reach for the CM5. whyyyy

Edit 2: false alarm, 40% taken at checkout. Time to grab 2 spares. ****kk its not discounting RIIIP. K i'm dumb its a coupon now.

 

[handwander]

The TFZ Series 2 are a bit cheaper than their normal price right now on Massdrop. Don't really feel like buying them but I've always like the look. of some models. The translucent ones with the mesh back are nice.

 

[dhruvmeena96]

Can someone please make a short comparison between the Rose Aurora and the ZhiYin Z5000? I get that both have great bass extension but what low frequency range is most emphasized on each? Mids? Highs?

Rose aurora is discontinued model, and is compared to rhapsodio clipper ad not zhiyin z5000.

Zhiyin z5000 is a technical monster tuned toward bass and rose aurora is faster and more clear rhapsodio clipper.

Zhiyin z5000 is very fast and dynamic punch is above all iem under 80$.

Rose aurora is like litlle less bassy then z5000 and with some sparkle on treble. But zhiyin speed is way more than aurora

 

[audionab]

how to remove echo i get in my music with equalization
which frequencies should i decrease?

 

[dhruvmeena96]

Echo happens in midrange or upper midrange.

No need to remove it otherwise you will spoil the sound, that is driver and enclosure limitation.

how to remove echo i get in my music with equalization
which frequencies should i decrease?

TFZ queen is out.

129usd on penon

 

[Hazard10]

I like the stock T2 foam tips but i was wondering which is the best aftermarket foam tip for T2? Would love some description and comparisons.