unifutomaki
1000+ Head-Fier
Unfortunately my CST have met an untimely demise. It definitely isn't meant to have swappable nozzles...
Unfortunately my CST have met an untimely demise. It definitely isn't meant to have swappable nozzles...
How long did you have it?
Thanks for the advice, the Tempotec Sonata HD Pro seems like a capable little device and would fit me great. I've also had a look at Qudelix 5k and Fiio BTR3/5, a bit more versatile dongles but the cost is also a bit higher. Well, I have some time on my hands to read up on the devices before the SSP's arrive from China.I think you'll be very impressed. Just make sure you have a decent source (a good dongle DAC/AMP like the Tempotec Sonata HD Pro should do fine) and they will really sing.
I don't own the ZS7 but for an inexpensive yet incredible combination:
On 11.11 I got the fiio fh3 for a little more than 100$, applying the discounts and coupons. I think this is for me the most interesting iem for this price. The difference in sound enhancement compared to the BL03 it´s really wide.In 2020, under the USD 100.- mark, I would say:
TOP
- Blon 03 (still great today!)
- Final E1000 (2nd set)
OK
- FiiO FD1 (good sound, poor built)
FLOP
- KS2 (OK sound, abysmal QC)
- Blon 01
- Blon 05 (this one is really bad from end to end)
** best surprise under USD 200.- **
Etymotic ER2XR and Smabat ST-10S Black/Gold
On 11.11 I got the fiio fh3 for a little more than 100$, applying the discounts and coupons. I think this is for me the most interesting iem for this price. The difference in sound enhancement compared to the BL03 it´s really wide.
I felt the exact same thing, and I’m not exactly sure why. That being said, I still rec it for a lot of people, and can understand why it is well liked.It was a little lifeless. Technically really good, but something is missing.
This was a mellow year thanks to Covid. But here are mine.
Best -
Smabat NCO
Tin T2 Plus
Sony MH750
DAC Amp
Fiio BTR5
Worst
TRN ST1
Yes NCO is fantastic and I have a Sony MH755 which was recabled by the much missed Hungry Panda. Both excellent DD IEMs.Something has joined the party late. Sony MH750 which I received this week are amongst best $7 spent in this year. EDX was my cheapie gem till now but now I get the hype about these vintage icons. Typical Sony sound which just moves you. And continuing my lucky streak of finding a genuine one and not some fake! Touchwood! I will surely buy one more to start some modding related to nozzles. Apologies if this seems like a spam post but my glee knows no bounds at the moment. NCO+MH750 is what my ears longed for in this underwhelming year!
P.S. - My Blon BL-03 can officially retire in peace.
Yes NCO is fantastic and I have a Sony MH755 which was recabled by the much missed Hungry Panda. Both excellent DD IEMs.