[misteral201103]

  My main music preference is progressive rock (Steven Wilson, TOOL, King Crimson, O.R.Lopez, The Mars Volta etc.) and with some sax and violins it got "too much" for my ears. 

 
That's the problem with modern music these days, just like modern TV.....too much sax and violins.....
 
 
...I'll see myself out...

 

[paomde]

alvinlim2010 i was specifically thinking of hidizs ap60 when i wrote that. But i'm also waiting for my benjie x1 currently stuck at the post office.

Skullophile so you're saying, save up for a good dap before buying good iem? Also, at what price point do dap get noticeably better?

 

[crabdog]

@alvinlim2010 i was specifically thinking of hidizs ap60 when i wrote that. But i'm also waiting for my benjie x1 currently stuck at the post office.

@Skullophile so you're saying, save up for a good dap before buying good iem? Also, at what price point do dap get noticeably better?

Pretty amazing for its low price. Obviously can't expect it to compete with higher end models but for an everyday work beater it's fantastic. By the way I've been using it for 3+ hours per day for 5 days now. Check out that battery!
 

 

[bontakun77]

Hi everyone,
 
Could you guys recommend some IEMs suitable for small ear canals?

 

[Skullophile]

alvinlim2010 i was specifically thinking of hidizs ap60 when i wrote that. But i'm also waiting for my benjie x1 currently stuck at the post office.

Skullophile so you're saying, save up for a good dap before buying good iem? Also, at what price point do dap get noticeably better?

I was thinking of Daps like DX90 and Fiio X5 or anything on this level. I'm saying I wish I spent a more even amount of money on a good DAP as I spent on iems. Looking back I think I would have been better off.
Some of these new daps might be really nice, I dont know but if I was gonna buy a $100 DAP I can't see I wouldn't be better off with a $250 balanced DAP like the Aune M1s or similar. Which takes the sound to another level above Fiio X5
10 years ago when I started out a portable balanced DAP would have cost sooo much more.

I would rather listen to a $30 iem through a $250 DAP than a $250 iem through a $30 DAP.
(Generally speaking).

 

[snip3r77]

I was thinking of Daps like DX90 and Fiio X5 or anything on this level. I'm saying I wish I spent a more even amount of money on a good DAP as I spent on iems. Looking back I think I would have been better off.
Some of these new daps might be really nice, I dont know but if I was gonna buy a $100 DAP I can't see I wouldn't be better off with a $250 balanced DAP like the Aune M1s or similar. Which takes the sound to another level above Fiio X5
10 years ago when I started out a portable balanced DAP would have cost sooo much more.

I would rather listen to a $30 iem through a $250 DAP than a $250 iem through a $30 DAP.
(Generally speaking).

Not sure what logic is this and would like whatever you're smoking

 

[paomde]

@skullophile oh wow that aune m1s. ahahaha, i'll start saving up. maybe as a christmas gift to myself..

 

[alvinlim2010]

Not sure what logic is this and would like whatever you're smoking

 


Frankly to my own experience (still a noob, I started from a Benjie S5, then Fiio X3, then DX90 and now the Opus #1), I feel that the IEMs have a more direct impact on the sound signature delivered to you, as compared to DAPs. My KZ IEMs do not sound as good in terms of a step up, as compared my LZ A4, which scales up more.

 

[1clearhead]

  Nice review, looking good.
Anyone got some impressions on the MaGaosi K3.

Yes, page 364....or try this link. http://www.head-fi.org/t/820747/chinese-asian-brand-info-thread-portable-headphones-and-iems/5445#post_13229487
 
and, I might be updating it, because MaGaosi K3 PRO is right around the corner.

 ....still burning them in!

 

[Saoshyant]

Not sure what logic is this and would like whatever you're smoking

 


Frankly to my own experience (still a noob, I started from a Benjie S5, then Fiio X3, then DX90 and now the Opus #1), I feel that the IEMs have a more direct impact on the sound signature delivered to you, as compared to DAPs. My KZ IEMs do not sound as good in terms of a step up, as compared my LZ A4, which scales up more.

Depends on the type of head-fier you are. If you have a collection of phones, a great dap makes everything better but a great IEM limits you to it only for the better experience.

 

[Andrzej Cichy]

I Urbanfun HiFi and are super.
How is Sound Quality: LZ A3 vs Urbanfun HiFi?
How is Sound Quality: LZ A3 vs MusicMaker TK12 / TK13?
LZ A3​ or MusicMaker TK12 / TK13 - are they worth it to replace Urbanfun?
Can anyone answer me?  Please help.

 

 

[Vidal]

Depends on the type of head-fier you are. If you have a collection of phones, a great dap makes everything better but a great IEM limits you to it only for the better experience.

 
Every DAP I've used has some compromise in terms of usability. I've found the best solution for me is to combine a phone (in my case an iPhone) with a decent DAC. You retain the easy of use and ability to use streaming services without WiFi. There's no shortage of decent sub £200 DACs now.
 
One downside though is the ability to minutely control the volume is compromised.

 

[Saoshyant]

Every DAP I've used has some compromise in terms of usability. I've found the best solution for me is to combine a phone (in my case an iPhone) with a decent DAC. You retain the easy of use and ability to use streaming services without WiFi. There's no shortage of decent sub £200 DACs now.

One downside though is the ability to minutely control the volume is compromised.

I've been using LG V10 lately which for me negates the need for a dac. But I do agree that every dap has it's compromises. Although, I haven't found it yet with the Opus #1, except lack of capability to stream Tidal.

 

[Vidal]

I've been using LG V10 lately which for me negates the need for a dac. But I do agree that every dap has it's compromises. Although, I haven't found it yet with the Opus #1, except lack of capability to stream Tidal.

 
That Opus is a fair chunk of cash. I was looking at the LG G5 with the BO sound module a while back but never got round to purchasing one.

 

[Saoshyant]

That Opus is a fair chunk of cash. I was looking at the LG G5 with the BO sound module a while back but never got round to purchasing one.

For Daps I'm curious how decent the Cayin N3 will be. It's relatively inexpensive and hopefully will outperform it's price.