[loomisjohnson]

The more I listen to the **** and compare them to others, like the Artiste DC1 for example, the more I notice how the timbre of male vocals on the **** is just soooo off. They all sounds same-y warm, a bit tinny and... well, just off.

Switching from the **** to the DC1 and it feels vocals immediately come alive.

we're witnessing the unvarying evolutionary process of a new chifi iem--uniformly gushing praise, followed by critical reevaluation, followed by moving on to the next new discovery, and so on forever. i've been a fan of the ****'s progeny and so will probably succumb at some point, but it's good to hear opposing viewpoints from respected members.

 

[1clearhead]

Haven't purchased any IEMs since my almost simultaneous purchases of **** and C10 few months ago.

I keep switching between the too every other week. I love how comfortable and fun and sonically accurate C10 sound. But then I get a bit overwhelmed and switch to **** and get blown away by soundstage, detail and instrument separation and neutrality. But then I get a bit underwhelmed with analytical'ity of **** (and frankly they are not most comfortable pair with short nozzles and heavy weight) and switch back to C10 for some fun, and then it starts all over again.

Haha!...Sounds similar to my routine! But, as far as the **** goes? ever since the first day receiving them, I've changed the default silicone ear tips to aftermarket narrow-bore silicone ear tips. Since then, they have been one of my best "budget" purchases this year for their rare three-way neutral and natural sounding signature set-up!

 

[thebigredpolos]

I just randomly happened to notice that a seller on amazon.com is selling the green version of the TFZ Series 2 for $10 with Prime shipping. I wasn't even in the market for them, but figured I couldn't pass up that price. The cable, carrying pouch, and tips are probably worth that price.

Sad day, I missed it! I'm not really in the market for the Series 2, but for all the accessories, I'd pay $10 for them!

 

[Barusu Lamperouge]

Accurate descrition bro. How can treble can be THAT detailed and gentle at same time....this is the **** miracle.

That GIF is classic 90s of Bollywood

 

[FastAndClean]

My exhaustive review of the ****

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Negative 5 out of 5 stars, would crush in a vice again

how is the sound after that mod, is it more open?

 

[jekostas]

how is the sound after that mod, is it more open?

Very open, very airy. Great separation, too. Unfortunately it also made them a bit sharp.

 

[oriole]

KZ EDR2 >> GGMM C800 > KZ ZSE > Rock Zircon > QKZ DM200

Didn't expect anything for $4, but EDR2 sound really good to me. Thanks for suggesting these, I'm definitely buying spares.

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

My exhaustive review of the ****

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Negative 5 out of 5 stars, would crush in a vice again

WOW....i know that **** will have mitiged impressions...due to how the treble is rendered (not very sparkly, kind of crunchy if we can say)...wich perhaps explain you hear it as ''filtered trough pair of socks''....can I know what was your audio source as well as music you listen too???

 

[jekostas]

I listen to a wide variety of music (folk, rock, alt, indie, pop, metal, classical, bit of hip-hop) from FLACs and 320kb MP3s.
Sources were my Huawei Mate 10 or an ExtremPro X1 (ESS 9023-based) USB DAC from phone and computer.

Sources really aren't an issue here. My daily drivers are Sony EX800STs and they sound excellent with everything listed. I have other cheap knockaround headphones like the MH755 and Senzer S20 that also sound great with that setup. I absolutely accept the fact that I could have gotten a lemon, but as I stated, both earpieces sounded identical even with cable swaps.

Also, someone try the Senzer S20. They're fantastic 5.5MM microdriver IEMs.

 

[toddy0191]

My exhaustive review of the ****

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Negative 5 out of 5 stars, would crush in a vice again

Crushed it!

On a serious note though, do you crush everything you don't like in a vice?

I personally really like the signature of the **** and find them very similar sounding to my Etymotic HF3 which are the most neutral IEM I have.

 

[jekostas]

No, I just really, really hated the ****. Very cathartic.

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

I listen to a wide variety of music (folk, rock, alt, indie, pop, metal, classical, bit of hip-hop) from FLACs and 320kb MP3s.
Sources were my Huawei Mate 10 or an ExtremPro X1 (ESS 9023-based) USB DAC from phone and computer.

Sources really aren't an issue here. My daily drivers are Sony EX800STs and they sound excellent with everything listed. I have other cheap knockaround headphones like the MH755 and Senzer S20 that also sound great with that setup. I absolutely accept the fact that I could have gotten a lemon, but as I stated, both earpieces sounded identical even with cable swaps.

Also, someone try the Senzer S20. They're fantastic 5.5MM microdriver IEMs.

Senzer S20 look interesting.

Hum, must admit its '''''''POSSIBLE '''''' that your phone or little usb dac wasnt enough powerfull to open up **** sound, because they ahve great clarity, but sure a unique treble that will not excell to underline timbre or texture, but will never sound too harsh or bright too. Anyway, my LG G6 will make the **** sound dull and more opaque in treble, wich will stole imaging clarity. As well, bass will be more loose and have less mid bass punch.

 

[jekostas]

The DAC I'm using can put 1.32V in to a 33ohm load, way, way more than is necessary to run the ****. Look up measurements for the Speaka USB DAC, it's identical.

 

[Slater]

KZ EDR2 >> GGMM C800 > KZ ZSE > Rock Zircon > QKZ DM200

Didn't expect anything for $4, but EDR2 sound really good to me. Thanks for suggesting these, I'm definitely buying spares.

If you’re gonna pick up spares, I’d pick up at least (1) EDR1.

Because EDR1>>EDR2

 

[BadReligionPunk]

I listen to a wide variety of music (folk, rock, alt, indie, pop, metal, classical, bit of hip-hop) from FLACs and 320kb MP3s.
Sources were my Huawei Mate 10 or an ExtremPro X1 (ESS 9023-based) USB DAC from phone and computer.

Sources really aren't an issue here. My daily drivers are Sony EX800STs and they sound excellent with everything listed. I have other cheap knockaround headphones like the MH755 and Senzer S20 that also sound great with that setup. I absolutely accept the fact that I could have gotten a lemon, but as I stated, both earpieces sounded identical even with cable swaps.

Also, someone try the Senzer S20. They're fantastic 5.5MM microdriver IEMs.

**** is good imo but not even close to EX800ST. I fully understand now. HAHA!