[Carpet]

There is an advantage to the marketing methodology, retailers usually anticipate a rush on new products, and stock their shelves accordingly. Funnily enough this is FOMO, but regarding sales rather than products. So when the "In your Ear Mk3 Max Ultra" or whatever doesn't fly off the shelf they are left with an embarrassing quantity of stock, tying up their working capital. This is probably due to releases from another manufacturer capturing the imagination of the public. Who knew that "enhanced sonic laxative circuitry" actually meant "An IEM that sounds so bad you will literally sh#t yourself"?

So retailers are left with a large amount of product that people don't want, and no free cash to stock the next overhyped wonder. So some sales actually are below cost, since working capital is more valuable than non-moving stock. Not all sales, some of those claims are BS! Consistent favorable reviews of IEMs that missed the hype train, often point to better value. Mass excitement when Moondrop discounts their IEMs by 10%. But when Flo Audio offers a 60% discount voucher on the Calla, no-one notices. But guess which is the better value after discounts. Yes I bought Olina, but I was able to buy the T4 for half price on discount and that was better value.

TL DR; apply some of your pre 11/11 research to less popular models. Popularity is not always an indicator of quality or value.

 

[BCool]

Speaking of deals on less popular/older models, NiceHCK has another lucky bag deal going:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004870675404.html

A bit of sleuthing tells me that it's the Toneking TK12 at $69 and the LZ A4 Pro at $129

 

[harry501501]

Speaking of deals on less popular/older models, NiceHCK has another lucky bag deal going:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004870675404.html

A bit of sleuthing tells me that it's the Toneking TK12 at $69 and the LZ A4 Pro at $129

I've been looking at the tk12 ever since I got into this hobby but never wanted to pay the price. Is it definitely that model for sale?

Edit : I take that back, it's the tk13 I was talking about.

 

[ChrisOc]

Who knew that "enhanced sonic laxative circuitry" actually meant "An IEM that sounds so bad you will literally sh#t yourself"?

Now that is a good line, one to look out for, if only to avoid the end product!

 

[dialogue]

MOONDROP STELLARIS. mod

 

[brad86]

EDIT; Wrong Thread

 

[Ceeluh7]

Letshuoer S12 Pro

Hey I just wanted to share my review of one of the better Planar sets to come out of the "Planar Madness". At least of those I've tried. Really a gorgeous iem, well built and very well tuned. Thanks for checking it out and take it easy guys. Full review at the link:
Letshuoer S12 Pro Review

 

[Ceeluh7]

KZ EDCX ($7-9)

I thought I'd drop this here. The EDCX is another ridiculously low cost option in KZ's lineup. From what I understand KZ used the most common driver and low cost driver on the market to prove the point that tuning is what makes great sound and they can tune anything to rival more expensive iems. That was the plan, now whether it checks out is an entirely different story. At the very least the EDCX is a very nice and well tuned option under $20. A safe and non-offensive tuning which follows more if a Harman tuning, at least to my ear. There is some obvious downsides but... It's $10 bucks. Anywhoo, thanks to anyone who checks out the link and I hope you all are doing well and good. Full review of the KZ EDCX below:

https://mobileaudiophile.com/kz-edcx-review/

 

[tubbymuc]

Love the s12 pro. Looks great in blue.

 

[James Shoegazer]

The revelational Xanadu Audio Khopesh. ¥14500.
Config: 2 DD (9MM + 6MM), 6BA for midrange, 4EST for highs.
That's one more DD than the Odin *note: I don't have the IEMs

 

[CodenameBK201]

If anyone here is interested in a high end custom cable similar to the above, my Xanadu custom blue pharaoh upgrade cable is up for sale:
https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds...tion-2-pin-mmcx-4-4-con-x-effect-audio.39543/

 

[ChrisOc]

Vote for your favourite earphones  here: Thread 'The Head-Fi Members' Poll for IEMs - 2022' https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-head-fi-members-poll-for-iems-2022.966386/

Headphones poll here: Thread 'The Head-Fi Members' Poll for headphones - 2022' https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-head-fi-members-poll-for-headphones-2022.966400/

The poll closes on the 14th of January 2023.

 

[jmwant]

https://hifigo.com/blogs/news/smsl-d12-usb-dac-amp


This one seems interesting. Wish it had optical input.

 

[Odyopile]

Hi guys! Is what is the best upgrade for the Thieaudio Legacy 3 at with a price less than 200 usd? Thanksss

 

[Tzennn]

Hi guys! Is what is the best upgrade for the Thieaudio Legacy 3 at with a price less than 200 usd? Thanksss

Used legacy 5? You can asked the discovery thread aswell, they're quite active