Chinese / Asian Brand IEM Info Thread
Oct 16, 2017 at 4:10 AM Post #12,301 of 33,689
Don't buy the Xiaomi - there are much better options.

My ZS5 review relates to the V1 only, not heard the V2 so can't comment. There's also the EMI CI880 which is a great little IEM but it's fairly balanced and might have enough bass for some.

What sound signature are you looking for?

There's some device matching issues with the ZS5 which maybe why some people trash them but with this hobby one man's nectar is another man's poison.

Yeah I was looking at the EMI CI880 but they're too expensive at $50 :frowning2: . Looking for something under $20 USD.

I am looking for a v-shaped (or even u-shaped? never experienced it yet) sound signature with nice sub bass and soundstage i think? I love crisp vocals with alot of bass. I really don't like flat sounds I guess. I mostly listen to pop/electronic/vocal trance/kpop for example these songs here:

t-ara- roly poly

britney- BTI

day6

sweater weather

feint- we wont be alone


Based on your reviews, im thinking of the zs5 (currently $13 from gear best) or the rock zircon ($10 aliexpress)
 
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Oct 16, 2017 at 5:30 AM Post #12,303 of 33,689
My English review of the Rose BR-5 MKII is now live: http://kopfhoerer-lounge.blogspot.com/2017/10/rose-technology-br-5-mkii-review-english.html#more

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Oct 16, 2017 at 5:37 AM Post #12,304 of 33,689
I'm very tempted by the Tin Audio T2's. But I haven't found any proper impressions on them. Can anyone do some very quick ones? I'd appreciate it very much!

Thanks.
 
Oct 16, 2017 at 8:48 AM Post #12,308 of 33,689
So now that I've been playing around in the budget Chi-Fi arena I just had to try this crazy looking clip on which at the time of my purchase cost a whopping $1.69 now going for $2.53. I always talk about what one can get for next to nothing but still can hold it's own especially for price, well this little rig right here cost a whopping $27.68 shipped and once again this hobby has made tremendous strides in the last 15 years as I remember paying close to $40 for a Nomad 128GB alone. I doubt these clip-ons have a long life in them but for $1.69 I'm simply amazed at just how good these sound and when I see people walk into Best Buy for a $9.99 pair of Skull Candy's I just cringe as IMHO they can't hold a candle to these Glylezee clips even at $2.53 a pair and this little X11 DAP has been killer and running strong for 4-5 months now, holds a great charge and even though artwork is tiny it's legible. My only concern is some 12-13 year old is missing their childhood in order to bring these items to us:thinking: As a fan of the KSC75 clip on and Porta Pro's I say take a chance with that $2.53:beerchug:
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I have buy a pair of these crack clips for gift them to a child.

I think that they lacking on treble response, so the sound is a bit lifeless, but there's no harshness anywhere. They not sound like cheap crap but as something both low-fi and relaxing. The diameter is around 4cm and they are light on ear. The ear hook is made of plastic, so it may be uncomfortable, but just a bit. They demand more power than normal IEM.

Overall i think that they are respectable for the price.
 
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Only thing I've heard is treble spike. But foams tame the treble.

Do you have ZS6, I just received mine and while they have ample treble they are not the monsters that they are being portrayed as and being repeated by quite a few people who do not possess them.
 

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