[maxxevv]

You can look at Vidal's site for some cross referencing too as the EC1, the ZS5, ZS6 and **** have been reviewed there too.

www.aproear.co.uk

From what I've seen, there really isn't a budget, truly neutral and balanced sounding one that has removable cables. You'll probably have to move into the US$60+ bracket to get there.

 

[loomisjohnson]

Hi all. Well, my steelseries flux pro die this week and after long reflection, i will choose 1 or 2 in this : SWING EC1 or KZ ZS5 or KZ ZS6 or KZ ES3 or TFZ EXCLUSIVE 3 or **** 4in1 ...^^

I favor removable cables (reason of the death) but a signature "équilibrée" is also a tip i m looking for a price under or around/max ~ 50.

Of course a big "THANK YOU" to the stakhanovist creator/contributors of this thread and the Asian Provocative Ear team, what a fu*****g great job you do guys!

This site https://audiobudget.com was also great help.

randomly just saw this on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/TFZ-Series-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649
absolutely no affiliation

 

[vladstef]

Hi all. Well, my steelseries flux pro die this week and after long reflection, i will choose 1 or 2 in this : SWING EC1 or KZ ZS5 or KZ ZS6 or KZ ES3 or TFZ EXCLUSIVE 3 or **** 4in1 ...^^

I favor removable cables (reason of the death) but a signature "équilibrée" is also a tip i m looking for a price under or around/max ~ 50.

Of course a big "THANK YOU" to the stakhanovist creator/contributors of this thread and the Asian Provocative Ear team, what a fu*****g great job you do guys!

This site https://audiobudget.com was also great help.

There is Tin Audio T2 for a more balanced option with removable cables, currently praised here by some experienced head-fiers like @HungryPanda and @B9Scrambler . I am personally also considering it, can be found for around 35 euros on Aliexpress app. I've used ZS5 and it's not even close to being balanced, so I would scratch ZS5 and ZS6 without thinking twice.

 

[HungryPanda]

The Tinaudio T2 is a terrific iem The more I listen to them they impress me more and more

 

[Cantrell]

Lindsay, at Impact Audio Cables, is located here in the Houston, TX area. But it looks like his Etsy Shop is temporarily shut down, for him to catch up. (I don't know whether this is related to the Hurricane Harvey flooding in that area of town, or if he's just really busy.)
The custom Type 6 Copper Litz balanced cable (2.5mm TRRS to MMCX) that I purchased from him, was ~$90.
https://www.etsy.com/shop/ImpactAudioCables
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/imp...e-of-quality-sound-not-quantity-price.781661/

Thanks for the info, are there any other options anyone's aware of?

They're not taking orders right now and don't have much details or models, options listed to even put any research into them.

Also has anyone been in recent contact to make sure he's ok? That his community as well as business is holding up after all that?

 

[thelonius97]

Hey, I'm new here. I'm looking at-
Whizzer A15
Tin Audio T2
PMV A-01 MK2
Veedix NC50
Please let me know if there's a clear winner, or if there's something better at around $50.

 

[crabdog]

Hey, I'm new here. I'm looking at-
Whizzer A15
Tin Audio T2
PMV A-01 MK2
Veedix NC50
Please let me know if there's a clear winner, or if there's something better at around $50.

The Veedix is pure win IMO. What kind of signature are you looking for? If you want something more balanced the T2 is a good option. For something with more bass the A15. The NC50 falls somewhere in between those two and gets my vote.

 

[thelonius97]

The Veedix is pure win IMO. What kind of signature are you looking for? If you want something more balanced the T2 is a good option. For something with more bass the A15. The NC50 falls somewhere in between those two and gets my vote.

I think I'm leaning a bit towards the A15 since I do prefer a little extra bass, and due to the metal housing. Plus, I can't seem to find the NC50 anywhere other than Taobao, which I'm not too comfortable with.

 

[vector84]

Sadly the only seller that had the Veedix NC50 on ali unlisted it shortly after I ordered one a couple weeks back.

They did finally send it out a few days ago... I get the feeling they might have had to wait for it to show up from taobao anyhow, but it's on its way now

 

[crabdog]

I think I'm leaning a bit towards the A15 since I do prefer a little extra bass, and due to the metal housing. Plus, I can't seem to find the NC50 anywhere other than Taobao, which I'm not too comfortable with.

Sadly the only seller that had the Veedix NC50 on ali unlisted it shortly after I ordered one a couple weeks back.

They did finally send it out a few days ago... I get the feeling they might have had to wait for it to show up from taobao anyhow, but it's on its way now

Yes, it's really frustrating to see they're not on AE anymore. I tried to contact the manufacturer and the AE store but didn't get a reply from either one. They are also available on English taobao but the price has jumped up to $84: https://www.englishtaobao.net/Product/558572516437/

The Whizzer A15 is a good alternative if you like bass but the bass is a little bit loose. Also I found the stock cable to be downright awful because of the memory wire. YMMV of course and you can always try to remove the memory wire if it bothers you or swap out a different cable.

 

[DBaldock9]

Thanks for the info, are there any other options anyone's aware of?

They're not taking orders right now and don't have much details or models, options listed to even put any research into them.

Also has anyone been in recent contact to make sure he's ok? That his community as well as business is holding up after all that?

I have sent a message, via Etsy, but haven't heard back from Lindsay, yet.

 

[s4tch]

The Tinaudio T2 is a terrific iem The more I listen to them they impress me more and more

i read that they were on the bright side of neutral. is it true? i have already bought some hyped iem's and was disappointed by their too bright sound for my taste...

 

[HungryPanda]

I wouldn't say they are too bright at all

 

[Wiljen]

i read that they were on the bright side of neutral. is it true? i have already bought some hyped iem's and was disappointed by their too bright sound for my taste...

That might put them into my "gotta look into this one list" as I like em a little on the bright side.

 

[Selenium]

That might put them into my "gotta look into this one list" as I like em a little on the bright side.

And if you use the Ali Android app they're only $38.