[crabdog]

  Can I say SLIGHTLY more expensive than anything on my list?

Yes but is it more than the combined total of all the IEMs you listed?

 

[kova4a]

Ok, so I've been listening more extensively to the xduoo ep1 this weekend and it gets an approval from me. Its obviously a bit more suited to bass fans, so it doesn't have the clarity of more neutral iems but it has a mature sound, the bass is thick and hard hitting, the mids have good presence and the treble is clear and smooth. Given its price, which at the aliexpress sales will be closer to 20 bucks, it is not hard to recommend. Definitely a good first attempt at iemd from xduoo.

 

[groucho69]

  Yes but is it more than the combined total of all the IEMs you listed?

Probably by around x2. But I wasn't intending on purchasing them all anyway. I do like your choice and value your opinion highly but I'm not going to spend that much, maybe a top of $75 us.

 

[LaughMoreDaily]

  Probably by around x2. But I wasn't intending on purchasing them all anyway. I do like your choice and value your opinion highly but I'm not going to spend that much, maybe a top of $75 us.

Your headphone inventory is lacking, maybe you should buy them all!  
 

Headphone Inventory

Samson SR850, Monk Plus

 

[crabdog]

  Probably by around x2. But I wasn't intending on purchasing them all anyway. I do like your choice and value your opinion highly but I'm not going to spend that much, maybe a top of $75 us.

Okay I misunderstood. I thought you planned to get them all. 

 
I've only got 2 of those on your list - the Zircon and K4. I'd say pass on the Zircon unless you specifically want a little bass monster. The K4 I still have a soft spot for but the bass is a bit sloppy and slightly narrower than average nozzles make tip rolling tricky. They do come with a good selection of tips though. Have you looked into the VJJB N1 at all? I don't recall anyone on here talking about them but they've got some good praise on Ali feedback.

 

[groucho69]

  Your headphone inventory is lacking, maybe you should buy them all!  
 

Headphone Inventory

Samson SR850, Monk Plus

KEF M200, KZ ZST, Superlux HD 381F, HIFIMAN RE00, Yinman 150, TY Hi-Z 32, TY Hi-Z 150, AKG K142...and some I can't remember just now (KZ ATE and Massdrop Vsonic Blue Box on the way)

 

[groucho69]

  Okay I misunderstood. I thought you planned to get them all. 

 
I've only got 2 of those on your list - the Zircon and K4. I'd say pass on the Zircon unless you specifically want a little bass monster. The K4 I still have a soft spot for but the bass is a bit sloppy and slightly narrower than average nozzles make tip rolling tricky. They do come with a good selection of tips though. Have you looked into the VJJB N1 at all? I don't recall anyone on here talking about them but they've got some good praise on Ali feedback.

Just put it on the list.

 

[VShaft]

  Probably by around x2. But I wasn't intending on purchasing them all anyway. I do like your choice and value your opinion highly but I'm not going to spend that much, maybe a top of $75 us.

 
I'm going to sound like a broken record, but... under this budget limit, consider the PMV A-01 Mk. II. Read the few reviews here on the forum, all are very positive. I have them, too, and can say nothing but good stuff about them. With the current sale, they're gonna be around $50-55, which is a very nice price.

 

[Sinocelt]

AliExpress is having its anniversary sale in a couple of days. Its next big sale will be on November 11.

Beware of "fake sales," though. Some items are truly discounted (I saw the SW III among them), but others just sell for the same price as they did a couple of weeks ago (the LZ A4 among them).
 
The LZ A4 is back on Massdrop, by the way, but considering the addition of shipping costs (which most AliExpress sellers don't have you pay), the drop in price isn't anything to get excited about.

 

[antz123]

Balanced Cables -  Has anyone tried any of these?  (Some on sale - some are not)    -  Thanks
 
@Skullophile  (found more )
 
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Yooaudio-Hand-made-Silver-Plated-Cable-8-Core-Detach-Cable-Coffee-For-SE535-SE846-MMCX-Interface/32751863449.html?spm=2114.12010108.0.0.0RUZyO&scm=1007.12908.76350.0&pvid=e5088821-6aa6-4e9b-b8bd-b358edb5f4b2&tpp=1
 
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/AK-Newest-16-Core-Silver-Plated-Cable-2-5-3-5mm-Balanced-Cable-With-2-PIN/32783688589.html?spm=2114.12010108.0.0.0RUZyO&scm=1007.12908.76350.0&pvid=e5088821-6aa6-4e9b-b8bd-b358edb5f4b2&tpp=1
 
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Pure-Silver-Cable-8-Core-Upgrade-Silver-Sterling-Cable-for-Shure-LZ-A4-A3S-SE846-UE900/32777356119.html?spm=2114.12010108.0.0.0RUZyO&scm=1007.12908.76350.0&pvid=e5088821-6aa6-4e9b-b8bd-b358edb5f4b2&tpp=1
 
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/****-8-Core-Single-Silver-Plated-Cable-2-5-3-5mm-Balanced-Cable-With-MMCX-Connector/32781997750.html?spm=2114.12010108.0.0.0RUZyO&scm=1007.12908.76350.0&pvid=e5088821-6aa6-4e9b-b8bd-b358edb5f4b2&tpp=1
 
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/****-16-Core-Pure-Silver-Plated-Cable-2-5-3-5mm-Balanced-Cable-With-MMCX-Connector/32782073662.html?spm=2114.12010108.0.0.0RUZyO&scm=1007.12908.76350.0&pvid=e5088821-6aa6-4e9b-b8bd-b358edb5f4b2&tpp=1
 
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-5-mm-4pin-16-Cores-MMCX-Silver-Plated-Balanced-Audiophile-Earphone-Cable-For-ONKYO-Fiio/32713139452.html?spm=2114.12010108.0.0.0RUZyO&scm=1007.12908.76350.0&pvid=e5088821-6aa6-4e9b-b8bd-b358edb5f4b2&tpp=1
 
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/1-2M-3-5mm-MMCX-Earphone-Upgrade-Cable-for-Shure/1994049_32777666942.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.3KiXSp

 

[Shinry]

Positive impressions of the UiiSii Hi705 so far, I am sure I read on here they weren't very good so bit of a surprise really

That would have been my first impression. And still I find the mids lacking, the formfactor and build not making it certain that they will last a while.
But, also really awesome treble and bass, the mids can be easily equalized to the liking.
 
All in all I just think there are better choices for the 15-20$ they cost on AE. Though for the 10€ I got them for on Amazon, they are certainly a good buy.

 

[Yoshi948]

By what choices?

 

[SpiderNhan]

The LZ A4 is back on Massdrop, by the way, but considering the addition of shipping costs, the drop in price is rather miserable.

It's $174.99 with free shipping. At least that's​ what it shows for me. US resident here.

 

[Sinocelt]

Ah. I'm in Europe, so for me shipping would be $8.25, which brings the price to $183.24, which makes for a whooping 6% rebate compared to the regular $195 on AliExpress (whose anniversary sale is next week; there'll be coupons).

 

[Skullophile]

  TK12 is flat, unnatural, i am shocked anyone can call it engaging. Then again I consider both TK12 and TK13 as well as SW3 to be examples of horrible, horrible tuning.
 
Apparently I am the only one who got a free review unit of the TK12 and politely gave it back saying it's better I don't write a review or it'd just be me bashing it. No I really do have a hard time understanding how the TK12 can even command $50.
 
Yes i am a basshead and i know you know that. I also give a much higher priority to natural sound than whatever the TK12 offers. People talk about the TK12 as if it has the best bass experience since sliced bread...... nah brah. Not even close.
 
The $80 xb90ex crushed the tk12 in every imaginable way, and the TK13 too. I invite you to give the xb90ex a fair shot.

I am gonna have a good listen to my TK12's tonight, I've been listening to my balanced Angies all morning and that tends to make other iems sound gammy af.
TK12's are pretty different but I've never reached for them and not smiled. Like an 80's high end stereo set up with vinyl. With a bad source the bass is wooly but i doubt
Vapman is using them with a bad source. As for tuning, if you don't like 80's analogue, vinyl, smooth, easy listening with not enough bass to satisfy a bass head - then you won't like them.
For me this dosn't make them bad, just different to the rest. A tuning from left field.