Chinese / Asian Brand IEM Info Thread
Oct 20, 2016 at 5:24 AM Post #1,861 of 33,689
Hi there,

Just a simple question... Which are the best iem under 20€ ?

Xiaomi Piston 3
VJJB-V1S
Another one?

 
Better than the Piston 3 (not heard the V1S), does depend on what you're looking for but consider?
 
Urbanfun
Superlux 381, 381F, 381B
Mannhas C190 or E170
Joyroom E107
Sendiy M1
Tennmak Pro, Banjo, Dulcimer
KZ ZS3, ATR, ATE
Hisoundaudio Flamenco
Kinera BD05
Vivo XE800
DZAT DF10
 
Others may have different suggestions
 
Oct 20, 2016 at 5:30 AM Post #1,862 of 33,689
Just took the plunge on the DT2+ in the hopes that it's similar to the 4in1 in clarity, but without the fatiguing shrill highs.

 
Did you try "tip-rolling"? ....narrow-bore seems to work better for me.
 
   
Any thoughts on the XE800 vs Somic V4?

 
Sorry, I've never heard the Somic V4, so I cannot say.
 
Oct 20, 2016 at 5:55 AM Post #1,863 of 33,689
Quote:
   
Better than the Piston 3 (not heard the V1S), does depend on what you're looking for but consider?
 
Urbanfun
Superlux 381, 381F, 381B
Mannhas C190 or E170
Joyroom E107
Sendiy M1
Tennmak Pro, Banjo, Dulcimer
KZ ZS3, ATR, ATE
Hisoundaudio Flamenco
Kinera BD05
Vivo XE800
DZAT DF10
 
Others may have different suggestions

 
I am looking for a vibrant and fun sound, my current favourites are the KZ HDS1's
 
Oct 20, 2016 at 6:38 AM Post #1,865 of 33,689
  Quote:
 
I am looking for a vibrant and fun sound, my current favourites are the KZ HDS1's

 
In that case I'd narrow the list down to: -
 
Urbanfun
Superlux 381
Mannhas C190 or E170
Joyroom E107
Sendiy M1
Tennmak Pro, Banjo, Dulcimer
KZ ZS3, ATR, ATE
Hisoundaudio Flamenco
Kinera BD05
DZAT DF10
 
My choice would be the Urbanfun, or if you want to spend less the E107 as I don't like too much bass
 
Oct 20, 2016 at 9:26 AM Post #1,868 of 33,689
  Nice to hear from someone about JVC HA-FXH30,  this is one of my most favourite iem,  very beautiful sound and very beautiful design the only con is hard to find third party eartips. 

 
You missed the fun. I've been recommending these things since last August (or thereabouts), haha. No one seems to pick them up though, wasting their money on all these "hybrid" things. Pssssh.... 
 
Oct 20, 2016 at 9:50 AM Post #1,869 of 33,689
  My review of the Huawei Honor AM175. So far this has been my favorite budget hybrid of those I've tried;
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/pink-lizard-original-huawei-honor-am175-dual-hybrid-drivers-wired-control-earphone-headphone-with-mic/reviews/17122
 

 
With the mobile ali app you can get these for 25 euro. Are they punching way above their pricepoint? I will need a IEM soon with a mic and i've had my eyes on the urbanfun for a while.
 
Oct 20, 2016 at 10:55 AM Post #1,871 of 33,689
Did you try "tip-rolling"? ....narrow-bore seems to work better for me.


Sorry, I've never heard the Somic V4, so I cannot say.
As a differing opinion:

Narrowbore makes the bass and the treble stronger than widebore, so it makes harsh treble harsher.
 
Oct 20, 2016 at 11:05 AM Post #1,873 of 33,689
   
With the mobile ali app you can get these for 25 euro. Are they punching way above their pricepoint? I will need a IEM soon with a mic and i've had my eyes on the urbanfun for a while.

 
That seems like a pretty good price, nearly half of the regular cost in CAD. At the regular price I don't think they punch above their cost. It's right on point for the performance/build quality. At almost 50% off, they're definitely worth it imo.
 
Oct 20, 2016 at 11:22 AM Post #1,875 of 33,689
   
That seems like a pretty good price, nearly half of the regular cost in CAD. At the regular price I don't think they punch above their cost. It's right on point for the performance/build quality. At almost 50% off, they're definitely worth it imo.

 
Not looking at the price would you suggest getting the Havi (without amp) or the Huawei AM175?
 

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