[Holypal]

Interesting!
The one specific "evil" brand claimed to develop their also 14mm planar driver in a 7 years timeframe. I think Toneking is not that old (even considering MusicMaker). Either they were faster or it might be a cooperation with the "evils" and this is the same driver.

I also suspect that they're using the same drivers.

 

[Zerohour88]

Planar earphone from Toneking. 14mm planar driver, MMCX cable.

and only about usd$180 too, considering mark-up levels it'll be around usd$220-ish on ali?

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.3-c.w4002-15592547460.31.3f7e7ed5ebASlr&id=578685204129

 

[eggnogg]

just quick search, found some DIY planar iem on taobao

use chrome to translate the page, the story behind the guy who develope these iem was worth reading

Spoiler: []

https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=573214872041
https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=564018836928

 

[1clearhead]

anything cheaper, maybe from china? i tried the sony MDREX15 and it seriously hurts when you lie on your side, it has sharped edges!

Hovering around 10-15 US dollars the QCY QM05 gives a very snug fit contouring a unique shape not typical in many IEM's for such a low price.

Non-detachable cables are fair and strong for such a low price. Thumbs-up!


-Clear

 

[Zerohour88]

Hovering around 10-15 US dollars the QCY QM05 gives a very snug fit contouring a unique shape not typical in many IEM's for such a low price.

Non-detachable cables are fair and strong for such a low price. Thumbs-up!


-Clear

agreed on the fit and cable (though the angle of the cable coming out from the IEM might be hindering if you're using this in bed).

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/bes...-reference-list.805930/page-903#post-14531555

 

[mochifi]

Massdrop have the BGVP DM6 for $164.99. A potential option for those like me who missed out on that recent discount. So it's either that or wait for any potential sale on 11/11, although that is not guaranteed...

 

[audio123]

My take on the Penon GD849.
Enjoy!

 

[phthora]

Planars are suddenly becoming commonplace now. Soon they will be like the current masses of DD+BA hybrids. I wouldn't be surprised if we start seeing sub $100 planar IEMs by 2019. Looking forward to it!

I want to live in your utopia...

 

[stvita]

Hi, just curious... did you get your TFZ Exclusive 3 yet? Mine was supposedly lost by Aliexpress shipping and the seller did not have another to send me. They wanted us to choose something else but we requested a refund. I wonder how long that will take.

We probably bought from the same seller, I also had the same problem. Shame really, no seller on Aliexpress has it anymore. Starting to doubt if it's even still possible to get it.

 

[Scaven]

Hovering around 10-15 US dollars the QCY QM05 gives a very snug fit contouring a unique shape not typical in many IEM's for such a low price.

Non-detachable cables are fair and strong for such a low price. Thumbs-up!


-Clear

I've got a pair of these and while the size and fit are fantastic, they sound horrible in the top end, beyond sibilant and and somewhat distorted.

 

[Zerohour88]

I've got a pair of these and while the size and fit are fantastic, they sound horrible in the top end, beyond sibilant and and somewhat distorted.

I've just got these and while I don't like the sub-bass at times, I've no problem with sibilance. What tracks was it obvious with? might try it out and see if its just tolerance issue (I also listen at low volumes, no distortion so far)

 

[Scaven]

I've just got these and while I don't like the sub-bass at times, I've no problem with sibilance. What tracks was it obvious with? might try it out and see if its just tolerance issue (I also listen at low volumes, no distortion so far)

Try the end of "Grace" by Jeff Buckley when he is hitting the high notes.

 

[Bartig]

Massdrop have the BGVP DM6 for $164.99. A potential option for those like me who missed out on that recent discount. So it's either that or wait for any potential sale on 11/11, although that is not guaranteed...

*Not spending that much on an IEM not spending that much on an IEM not spending th*

 

[Zerohour88]

Try the end of "Grace" by Jeff Buckley when he is hitting the high notes.

I assume around 4:45? (listening on the YT vid), seems the distortion is also present when listening through my TO180, though I can see what you mean on the sibilant part. Tolerable to me, gonna pierce the ears of those treble-sensitive.

 

[mbwilson111]

We probably bought from the same seller, I also had the same problem. Shame really, no seller on Aliexpress has it anymore. Starting to doubt if it's even still possible to get it.

Same seller. Obviously they never had it to begin with. I am still trying..I will let you know next week if I have results.

I wonder how long the refund will take.