[drag0nslayer]

Hello HF members,

Last week i've bought the Xiaomi Hybrid Pro with an impulse buy because they were on sale for about $17. I've instantly bought them because I have had the Piston 1, 2 and 3 versions all before and enjoyed them. However I always had the problem of 1 side of the cable dying after about a year of use, even when always using the supplied storage unit where you wind the cable around it. It has been a while since I looked at Head-Fi and really looked into what is available on the market now, but i'm starting to wonder if these Xiaomi Hybrid Pro were a good buy, or if I should return them when they arrive. I've looked into a few alternatives now, and wonder what would be recommended. Max budget I would spend on them is about $60, and detachable cables might be a preference, because the cables always seem to break on me after about a year of usage, and replacing a cable is of course cheaper then buying new IEM. With 11.11 incoming, there are a ton of ice discounts coming, so this is the list I compiled.

All sales on AE unless noted otherwise

• $11 KZ ZST (now on sale at gearbest)
• $18 KZ ZST Pro
• $25 **** 4in1
• $26 BossHiFi B3
• $33 KZ ZS6
• $34 Zvara Red
• $34 Tin Audio T2
• $45 OVC H15 (Amazon.de)
• $60 Shozy Hibiki
• $60 VE Monk IE bundle package (If I can manage to buy it)

Which of these would be the best choice? Is a $60 IEM that much better then a $20/$30 IEM? If there are other recommendations feel free to point them out.
Any recommendations/feedback is much appreciated!

Looking for monk IE bundle also, did you find it anywhere ?
AND
if i were you i'd definitely chose B3,Red and T2 and Monk Ie bundle if its available.
But for your budget If Monk IE is available then go for it else B3 and Red is under your budget.

 

[ivo001]

Venture Electronics got a Facebook group where you've got to apply too I think. If you bought and registered 2 VE products before, you should become eligible to buy the bundle when it goes live, else you have to get a gearcode from somebody else who buys it, as far as I know.

 

[jant71]

Not doing Facebook and, while I have bought VE Monk and Zen 2, I don't remember ever registering them or anything else I have bought from Ali Gotta be a better way.

 

[ivo001]

Not doing Facebook and, while I have bought VE Monk and Zen 2, I don't remember ever registering them or anything else I have bought from Ali Gotta be a better way.

I think you can register your bought VE products on their site:
https://www.veclan.com/user_aliexpressorderconnection

 

[drag0nslayer]

I think you can register your bought VE products on their site:
https://www.veclan.com/user_aliexpressorderconnection

Its not fully operational yet, There is some error going on.

 

[djmakemynight]

How do they compare to more expensive earphones? Like the uiisii t8s or the kz zs5 or kz zs6?

I have all those still in wrapped because I am enjoying the CM5 too much.

 

[groucho69]

Thanks man for the suggestions. Hum......you tempt me here with Simgot Pro cause they will be about 85$ at Alisale....

I do not see it for that price at all. I'd appreciate a link.

 

[groucho69]

Careful, I think that you are talking about EN700 Bass being 85$, EN700 Pro is around 150$ and isn't on ali as of yet.

Pro is on AE https://www.aliexpress.com/item/201...In-Ear-Earphone-DIY-HIFI-DJ/32788964825.html?

 

[drag0nslayer]

Pro is on AE https://www.aliexpress.com/item/201...In-Ear-Earphone-DIY-HIFI-DJ/32788964825.html?

Its En700 Bass not Pro. Pro is newer model then this one.

 

[B9Scrambler]

Its En700 Bass not Pro. Pro is newer model then this one.

Yup. Pro has removable cables and a different tune. I think Headphonics covered the difference in sound between the Bass and Pro models.

 

[Ahmad313]

I saw the P1 for $125 on 11.11 on AliExpress ,

 

[drag0nslayer]

I saw the P1 for $125 on 11.11 on AliExpress ,

I don't think so thats possible, you must have seen price from just outside but when you select it price will gonna jump to $185

 

[Ahmad313]

I don't think so thats possible, you must have seen price from just outside but when you select it price will gonna jump to $185

The 11.11 sale price is $110.00 now,

 

[drag0nslayer]

The 11.11 sale price is $110.00 now,

Thats what i am talking about $110 sale price is for p2 and p1 is around $168 on Sale. You should select them in selection option then you will know it.

 

[bjaardker]

I think I'm striking TFZ off my list because of a few quality control issues reported on amazon.com.
Really worried about QC from some of the chifi on the long run. If my KZ5 starts malfunctionning, I have another pair in my drawer =)
Might go for Fiio F9 or Pionner se-CH9T, although the 11.11 sales for the Fiio seems pretty non-existant.

Outside of one small issue with the holes on the grill not being stamped all the way through on my original Series 5, I've had very good luck with TFZ. In fact, I'd say that their stuff has been far more consistent than most of the other chi-fi FOTM that I've purchased.