[mbwilson111]

Haha, no disrespect intended; I have 2 CM5 myself!

I just meant I would prefer better sound and a more subdued appearance

I know... but bananas? Maybe if they were yellow... with brown speckles... although I prefer mine with green ends

I have too much stuff. It has been ages since I have listened to the CM5. Just too many good choices and not enough time.

 

[Slater]

I know... but bananas? Maybe if they were yellow... with brown speckles... although I prefer mine with green ends

I have too much stuff. It has been ages since I have listened to the CM5. Just too many good choices and not enough time.

Not enough time for the CM5? That’s just B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

 

[snip3r77]

1st iem is on the banned list. Might want to remove that suggestion.

Forbidden fruit taste the sweetest

 

[1clearhead]

I agree with You and good that You like them but to me, even if it sounds good, they look total instant turn-off - they are not ergonomically designed (which is my main gripe about these), look cheap plastic toy (many plastic IEMs look lot nicer imo).
But I have to give credit about unique look though - hard to design something unique nowdays.

 

[1clearhead]

Not enough time for the CM5? That’s just B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

Wow! That really does look so identical to that bunch of bananas...

 

[Slater]

Wow! That really does look so identical to that bunch of bananas...

I know, right? haha

UiiSii only released a translucent red, blue, and black color. But it would have been totally hilarious if they had released a yellow color haha

Maybe one of these days when I'm really bored I'll bust out a wooden faceplate for one of my pairs. That would look totally badass - @CoiL would approve

 

[1clearhead]

I know, right? haha

UiiSii only released a translucent red, blue, and black color. But it would have been totally hilarious if they had released a yellow color haha

Maybe one of these days when I'm really bored I'll bust out a wooden faceplate for one of my pairs. That would look totally badass - @CoiL would approve

Haha!...almost spilled my beverage drink all over myself!

 

[TLDRonin]

Improved cable, a wider nozzle and tweaked the tuning a little.

I have a newer version w/ the old crappy cable

 

[Slater]

I have a newer version w/ the old ****ty cable

How do you know it’s the new version? Does your have the large nozzle or the tag on the cable or something?

 

[crabdog]

I have a newer version w/ the old ****ty cable

How do you know it’s the new version? Does your have the large nozzle or the tag on the cable or something?

This ^

The new cable is markedly better than the original but it's still not 'great', like the HyperSense HEX02 or QKZ W1 Pro, for example.

The original X5 cable was a stiff and unyielding beast with really bad microphonics.

 

[TLDRonin]

How do you know it’s the new version? Does your have the large nozzle or the tag on the cable or something?

We actually discussed it in this thread quite a while ago; mine came with a tag, and has the wider nozzle


It also has a different y connector piece, and it seems only the newer models have it based on aliexpress pictures

This ^

The new cable is markedly better than the original but it's still not 'great', like the HyperSense HEX02 or QKZ W1 Pro, for example.

The original X5 cable was a stiff and unyielding beast with really bad microphonics.

Is the newer one white with a clear coating around it?

 

[audionab]

https://www.innerfidelity.com/content/harman-tweaks-its-headphone-target-response

I wanna discuss harman target for in-ears headphones
i see
1) a good sub bass boost and lowered upper mid bass to reduce mid bass bleed and muddiness which is good
2) a high peak at 3khz which i dont understand (for better harmonics maybe)
3) a relatively high 8khz need explanation for that (better cymbals maybe)
4) a sharp rolloff at 16khz for in ears ( why not 20khz?)

i was looking for one ideal allround equalization for my KZ ES4 and Rose North Forest separately so i came across this article posted here in some thread i dont remember

 

[Slater]

We actually discussed it in this thread quite a while ago; mine came with a tag, and has the wider nozzle


It also has a different y connector piece, and it seems only the newer models have it based on aliexpress pictures

Is the newer one white with a clear coating around it?

Sorry, I forgot about that. You’re right I remember you had that weird Frankenstein version with half old version and half new version.

 

[x666x]

Hey guys. This is my first post. I've been looking at reviews all over and have finally come to head-fi for help. I am looking for an iem for around 45$ which is balanced and has a mic. I prefer neutral over v shaped and isolation is a must.
All suggestions have pointed to the tin t2 but replacing the mmcx with a mic cable breaks the budget. I was sure of the **** 6in1 but read somewhere that it is all hype. I would like some perspective. Thanks in advance.

 

[Slater]

Hey guys. This is my first post. I've been looking at reviews all over and have finally come to head-fi for help. I am looking for an iem for around 45$ which is balanced and has a mic. I prefer neutral over v shaped and isolation is a must.
All suggestions have pointed to the tin t2 but replacing the mmcx with a mic cable breaks the budget. I was sure of the **** 6in1 but read somewhere that it is all hype. I would like some perspective. Thanks in advance.

Just wait for the 11.11 sale. The T2 goes on sale in the mid-high $20 range. That leaves plenty of room in your budget for a cable.

The other option to stay within your budget is to modify a regular cable and make it balanced. All you do is cut off the plug and add whatever balanced plug you need (2.5mm, etc).