[FuelMan]

The A6 is LZ's latest rendition of the A4 as far as I can tell and based on my Mini A6 I'm sure they are the fashizzle as well as being worth the extra $45 Do keep in mind the A6 is a large iem so fitment could be a challenge but the right tips can remedy that for most.

I found the A6's on Ali at VS Audio Store for $207 after discounts - possibly can get them a little closer to $200 if I try hard enough.

 

[Slater]

The description mentions Balanced Armature:


Also, the sideways X-ray view shows a BA driver:

On another note, if someone told me 5/6 years ago that BA drivers would become this cheap, would never have believed it haha.

Ah, I see it now. Yup, BA. Thanks for clearing it up

 

[alhsou]

So choosing to go a run or a walk every day of lockdown UK (sorry to those of you in Italy or Spain where it's even stricter), I've reached into my messy box of earphones (all in poly bags) and used whichever set I pick out for a few days. So far Artsite DC1, **** ****, TRN V30, DUNU DN 2000 and AudioSense AS20. Jeez you can easily forget how good some of those oldies still sound.

A particular treat was the AS20 which I totally forgot is one of the clearest and most rounded earphones of my collection (and I really need to try some of their more recent outings). Get the right tip and they can sound very neutral but with enough warmth that they are lots of fun. Very accurate fast bass. Superb for movies and big orchestra. Get the wrong tip and they can sound very dry and metallic and overly airy. A fine line. They can sound like a more refined MH750 which is high praise.

I also forgot just how good the **** is (and how much better it is over the PRO). For me still THE budget earphone to beat for sound. I'd personally take it before the BL03, BIE, C10... all excellent value.



EDIT : Meant to put this in the Asian Brand Thread... not the place for the DUNU lol

I just ordered the Pro thinking it was a more refined version of the ****. Why do you think it sounds better? Just curious.

 

[RikudouGoku]

Ya know, I've always been intrigued by the P1 reviews but concluded the base may be a challenge. Not that I demand abnormal amounts but I have to admit, I do enjoy the "fun" of a slight elevation in this area, so for $169 I kind of put the thought out of my mind. I never really considered an newer version that may hit the market. I'm very interested to audition the technology but would likely wait until an updated version is available. I'm told that the Hiby R5 balanced output is right at 1 watt, would that be sufficient for something like the P1's? I mean I'm sure the more the better but I would think a watt would likely do it.

You should be fine with the R5 balanced.



https://twitter.com/tttaudio/status/1244276878635978753
They confirmed that the P2 is gonna release "soon".

 

[alhsou]

You should be fine with the R5 balanced.



https://twitter.com/tttaudio/status/1244276878635978753
They confirmed that the P2 is gonna release "soon".

That’s more than sufficient LOL. It could permamently damage those IEMs and your eardrums at 1W per channel.
From what I hear the R5 is one of the more powerful DAPs on the market. If that can’t drive it, pretty much nothing else will be able to (without an external amp).

 

[PhonoPhi]

I just ordered the Pro thinking it was a more refined version of the ****. Why do you think it sounds better? Just curious.

"Better" is relative.
To my ears Pro is surely more refined.
Old **** is tremendous fun in its quasi-3D sound, just a marvel in some recordings, but the timbre is quite off.
Pro has the timbre fixed, and is a very competitive offering, but not as fun as the good old **** (in my subjective opinion, of course).

 

[alhsou]

"Better" is relative.
To my ears Pro is surely more refined.
Old **** is tremendous fun in its quasi-3D sound, just a marvel in some recordings, but the timbre is quite off.
Pro has the timbre fixed, and is a very competitive offering, but not as fun as the good old **** (in my subjective opinion, of course).

Oh I see, thank you for the feedback.
I don’t mind neither, as long as it sounds in balance if that makes sense. I’m one of those weirdos that actually likes the sound of the Etymotics and RE00 but also likes something like the Xiaomi Piston Pro (or whatever it’s called).

 

[Nimweth]

My replacement Tin T4 arrived today. This time the MMCX connection is secure and they sound very good indeed. Definitely in my top 5 IEMs, extremely clear and clean sound.

 

[Podster]

Ah, I see it now. Yup, BA. Thanks for clearing it up

Well I was going to say "Ancient Chinese Secret"

 

[jant71]

Well I was going to say "Ancient Chinese Secret"

Who is old enough to remember this, huh??

 

[Slater]

Who is old enough to remember this, huh??

Calgon, take me away

 

[Podster]

Who is old enough to remember this, huh??

Well I'm obviously qualified since I brought it up, I mean there's me then there's dirt

Here's some other classics from my elementary days

You know the Marlboro man lived to 90

 

[FuelMan]

 

[jant71]

and don't forget...

 

[Podster]

Fuel, I would not have figured you that old!

Classics

One of my faves that also makes for a great Halloween costumes

Great ones Jant, Mikey, Maulden and Iron Eyes Cody