[Vin$ent]

For me it feels like foams decrease pretty much everything, basically a downgrade to the sound in most cases.

Then again, I've only tested like 7 iems.

 

[vladstef]

For me it feels like foams decrease pretty much everything, basically a downgrade to the sound in most cases.

Then again, I've only tested like 7 iems.

I've found that foams always make sound more mellow. Sometimes this can be a very good thing. There are other aspects which are more important though - isolation, comfort, durability etc. Obviously you can't have it all. For anyone willing to try foams, Aliexpress has some amazing cheap foams which are effectively identical to many times more expensive Comply foams.

I got my last batch here, very inexpensive.

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

How will they stand the test of time? I'm afraid of brands like this because one side will die prematurely... Removable cable is a good sign!
Might pull the trigger on these as a gift to someone who doesn't like over ears.

Housing is invincible.
Cannot tell about how much time inner driver will last, but they are sure well protected.
Z5000 can go trough third world war that will perhaps begin soon.

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

Hi guys, did anyone try K3003 fake on Aliexpress at 60 euros?

Hi, must admit I don't like too assumed cloned chifi iem, I guess its due to all this Sennheiser IE800 cloned BS I heard and see (when I see a false Senn logo on it, I get mad cause after this you will have difficulty to find the real one on Ebay for example and buying IEM just for the look is nonsensical)...I think we must avoid fake IEM here as well as anywhere on Headfi.

In another hand, anybody try the UiiSii CM5?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Uii...aae7-4ffb-b640-e30001a6e1af&priceBeautifyAB=0

 

[Starway]

I did the blutack vent mod on the Tinaudio T2 and now I cant get it out. Im stuck with bass cannons

 

[Pete7874]

Can't you poke it with a needle?

 

[Otto Motor]

I did the blutack vent mod on the Tinaudio T2 and now I cant get it out. Im stuck with bass cannons

You turned your perfectly fine earphone into a $10 cheapo. Congrats!

 

[tancg]

Do we need to get a better cable for better sound?

This is the AK T8ie, it cost 700$ usd and use tesla technologies driver (from beyerdynamic):
https://www.amazon.com/Astell-Kern-AK-T8iE-Beyerdynamic/dp/B01I3YP7U2

This is the Beyerdynamic Xelento, it cost 1000$ and use tesla tech driver:
https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Xelento-Remote-Tesla-Headphones/dp/B071CTM4ZW

This is the Zhiyin Z5000, it cost about 50$ and use tesla technologies drivers (inspired by Beyerdynamic):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New...cec029f&transAbTest=ae803_5&priceBeautifyAB=0

I REALLY don't understand why people don't go crazy about these BEAST!!!!!!!!!

Tesla tech is supermagnet that can produce more pulse and so give wider frequencies response, i'm no scientist, just really impress by musicality it give.

Its lush, detailed, full bodied, have wide soundstage and excellent imaging, smooth texture and plenty of microdetails and incredible attact as well as very present organic vocal....man, its the last time I praise these (not true) but I would like that somebody share me toughs abotu these as what I read is positive but nothing can be found here on headfi, it really is one of my favorite IEM of all time. In fact, even if it lean towards V shape, the very guy I wuld like to try it is OTTO ahah, so hard to cook...last time I remember yealing in silence like this its with the Somic V2, now its kind of still very respected, but anyway, I think this will be out of production soon...so this is why I feel so desperate about underatted Gems sometime.

 

[waveriderhawaii]

This is working right now from USA... Green and Black. This is the best deal I have seen. Previous low was $22 that I know of.

$16.99 with code KZZSR

https://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_1512918.html

 

[djmakemynight]

Hi, must admit I don't like too assumed cloned chifi iem, I guess its due to all this Sennheiser IE800 cloned BS I heard and see (when I see a false Senn logo on it, I get mad cause after this you will have difficulty to find the real one on Ebay for example and buying IEM just for the look is nonsensical)...I think we must avoid fake IEM here as well as anywhere on Headfi.

In another hand, anybody try the UiiSii CM5?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Uii...aae7-4ffb-b640-e30001a6e1af&priceBeautifyAB=0

Yeah, me and a few others have the CM5. It's pretty decent and I listen to Hip Hop with them. They have strong bass. Lush and rich. On top of that, they don't drown the vocals. Feels like you are right in front of the stage.

Edit: the comfort from them is also great. I use them in bed.

 

[Thomas De Brito]

This is working right now from USA... Green and Black. This is the best deal I have seen. Previous low was $22 that I know of.

$16.99 with code KZZSR

https://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_1512918.html

the link says discontinued for me !

 

[Pete7874]

the link says discontinued for me !

You have to choose the "WITH MIC" version.

 

[ivo001]

the link says discontinued for me !

Only the mic version is avaiable at the moment in green and in black.

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

Do we need to get a better cable for better sound?

Well, from the cheaper seller (40 without-50with cable) cable look so so. If I were you I will buy the Z5000 without cable and find a mmcx of better quality, like a silver plated one, even the KZ mmcx is better than the one included I think. earhook are quite too popualr IMO, prefer a cable that can do both. Hard to find these days....

 

[Otto Motor]

This is working right now from USA... Green and Black. This is the best deal I have seen. Previous low was $22 that I know of.

$16.99 with code KZZSR

https://www.gearbest.com/earbud-headphones/pp_1512918.html