[thanderbird]

  I would avoid it. The chipsets are outdated.
 
Source: http://www.ti.com/product/PCM5102

you recommend something in this price range .... the value of dac in AE is tempting.

 

[Holypal]

  Can someone help me? Just need to know the chips are good. Thank you

 
I would stay away from this. If you want a good dac/amp combo, I highly recommend XD-05, it can improve the sound of most headphones. It's 150$ on gearbest now.

 

[purplesun]

  Thank you for your help

No problem. Since you are looking at low budget DACs, here's a $30 USB DAC I have kept in my AE cart but never bought:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-ESS-ES9018K2M-AD823-SA9023-USB-DAC-Decoder-External-Sound-Card-Headphone-Amplifier-Beyond-ES9023-DAC/32702345553.html
 
Again, decent enough components but no clue how it sounds. Maybe you could review it?

 

[purplesun]

  I would stay away from this. If you want a good dac/amp combo, I highly recommend XD-05, it can improve the sound of most headphones. It's 150$ on gearbest now.

That's a good price. Tempting...

 

[thanderbird]

  No problem. Since you are looking at low budget DACs, here's a $30 USB DAC I have kept in my AE cart but never bought:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-ESS-ES9018K2M-AD823-SA9023-USB-DAC-Decoder-External-Sound-Card-Headphone-Amplifier-Beyond-ES9023-DAC/32702345553.html
 
Again, decent enough components but no clue how it sounds. Maybe you could review it?

this is in my cart also...

 

[yangian]

  No problem. Since you are looking at low budget DACs, here's a $30 USB DAC I have kept in my AE cart but never bought:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-ESS-ES9018K2M-AD823-SA9023-USB-DAC-Decoder-External-Sound-Card-Headphone-Amplifier-Beyond-ES9023-DAC/32702345553.html
 
Again, decent enough components but no clue how it sounds. Maybe you could review it?

 
 
You cannot expect better at this price.

 

[farhat]

I think the BA driver is the same, but I'm not sure about the dynamic. And according to this post the sound is different. I'm skeptical about the 4in1 being superior though

Post: http://www.head-fi.org/t/684159/chinese-asian-brand-info-thread-headphones-iems-amps-dacs/33675#post_12830566

@ChickenButcher please compare **** UEs and **** 4in1 together. I have the UEs but female vocals and arabic music suck on the UEs. 

 

[Vishal]

Shangling m1 is on the floor now.
Already bought xduoo x3 a month ago.
I hope somebody buy m1 asap and put some impressions here.

Happy listening.

 

[vapman]

Shangling m1 is on the floor now.
Already bought xduoo x3 a month ago.
I hope somebody buy m1 asap and put some impressions here.

Happy listening.

preordered from HCKexin!

 

[docentore]

 

This is what I get for reading this new Thread.
 
I now have a pair of MaGoasi Hybrids on the way..... I liked the Orange ones.
 
The forces of evil are at work in this thread already.

 
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Newest-MaGaosi-Hybrid-In-Ear-Earphone-2BA-with-1DD-HIFI-Bass-Metal-In-Ear-Headset-With/32737134982.html?shortkey=UjmeYn6r&addresstype=600
 
 

TWIN

Good man Twin,
I've got same idea (ordering pair of MaGoasi - taking one for the team), but I'm still 6 days away from payday.

I'm going to spend few quid on Ali this month. So far my choice:
1. MaGoasi Hybrid
2. **** 4in1
3. (not really headphone related) I.AM.D V200 wireless DAC/speaker AMP supposed to be good.

 

[Tonx]

I think the BA driver is the same, but I'm not sure about the dynamic. And according to this post the sound is different. I'm skeptical about the 4in1 being superior though

Post: http://www.head-fi.org/t/684159/chinese-asian-brand-info-thread-headphones-iems-amps-dacs/33675#post_12830566

From specs on Aliexpress - 4in1 has 8.6mm Dynamic dual beryllium film drive unit and UEs 9.2mm Dynamic dual beryllium film drive unit. Strange

 

[bzfrank]

New one from Zhiyin. Anyone want to see how they've progressed?




https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Newest-ZhiYin-Z5000-3-5mm-In-Ear-Earphone-DIY-Fever-HIFI-Metal-Earphone-With-MMCX-Bass/1825606_32738712329.html

Nope, I'll pass. After my experience with the QT5 I don't believe they can deliver.

 

[crabdog]

Nope, I'll pass. After my experience with the QT5 I don't believe they can deliver.

I also had a bad experience with their Z2016: http://www.head-fi.org/products/zhiyin-z2016/reviews/16348
 
Don't want to give up completely on them as the build quality was nice albeit heavy.

 

[hakuzen]

I finally figured then out. Can't push the tip to far down on the stem, and find the biggest tips you can find to get a decent seal then the bass comes out. Like you said not for bassheads but very decent mid bass.. mids and highs are Great! Very Clear, vocals up front but not overly so. Extremely comfortable. Will probably benefit from amping...was regretting the purchase till I found the key...

well described! fast, concise, and sharp. your description matches how i feel the XE800. once you find your key for fitting and sealing, they shine and are very comfortable (both, wearing and sound). almost every phones need some adjusting and tips rolling.
 
tried them in ibasso dx90, low gain (1.3Vrms, 32mW@51Ω), medium gain (2.0Vrms, 78mW@51Ω), and high gain (2.8Vrms, 154mW@51Ω). not needed, but like to be amped, no doubt, like GR07.
 
glad you found your key, and are enjoying them.

 

[MLTKSHHBT]

Weight has reduce?

Oh dear Kim! If not because it's unbearable weight in your ears, that QT5 could easily be your "end game" before the AK, therefore your immediate response about this zhiyin new lineup is "Has the weight reduced?". You made my day haha!