[Wiljen]

Thanks! Gonna look them up right now. How difficult would the prompts be for an English only reader?

Not bad as I speak no Chinese. The only thing you need to know is the pairing uses the standard hold the power button until the led flashes alternating blue/red and then it pairs without anything special. When the power is nearly out it starts with an audible message at about 1 minute intervals. I've had no issues using mine although I admit I have no clue what the female voice is saying, what it is telling me has been pretty easily discerned.

 

[Dobrescu George]

I think we have different definitions of budget I was hoping to spend like $15-20. Only a bit more if its really worth it. Echobox looks like its about $80.

Kinera BD0023 was around 20$ and highly acclaimed.

A few ptions that do a fair job at ~30$

FiiO F1
CX300-II
CX 1
FiiO F3
Yamaha 23

 

[Wiljen]

Mixcder X5 is a good choice at sub $20 for wired in ears.

 

[mochill]

Maybe the new advsound

 

[CGrish]

It's a possibility but I would prefer to not have a "block" as the Bluetooth element, instead having just a Bluetooth cable.

IEM: As the new LZ-A5 is coming out the LZ-A4 price might drop soon. It can be bought for around $160 US, but usually $190 US, plus it's sold on headfi all the time. It's a fantastic IEM IMO

 

[audio123]

iBasso CB13 Review

https://audio123blog.wordpress.com/2018/01/01/ibasso-cb13/

 

[smwatson90]

IEM: As the new LZ-A5 is coming out the LZ-A4 price might drop soon. It can be bought for around $160 US, but usually $190 US, plus it's sold on headfi all the time. It's a fantastic IEM IMO

Looks good and has great write ups, but only available currently for around £160 (~$220) so a bit too pricey.
Will keep an eye on trading pages here for a cheap pair.

 

[griff06]

iBasso CB13 Review

https://audio123blog.wordpress.com/2018/01/01/ibasso-cb13/

Thanks for your impressions! Do you know the difference between the CB13 & CB11?

 

[audio123]

Thanks for your impressions! Do you know the difference between the CB13 & CB11?

Hi

I guess you mean the diffference between CB13 and CB12? Based on pairing with several iems, this is my general impression on the sonic difference between the CB13 and CB12.

CB13 extends its sub-bass deeper than the CB12. Bass texture is around the same whilst bass decay improves. Each bass note is articulated with more authority. The midrange has slightly more transparency and vocals are presented in an organic manner. There is extra crisp at the top end. Sparkle is similar. The amount of air rendered gives an airier feel. Lastly, the CB13 excels in both the stage and width.

In terms of build quality, I feel CB13 is better but it is more expensive.

I hope this helps!

 

[griff06]

Hi

I guess you mean the diffference between CB13 and CB12? Based on pairing with several iems, this is my general impression on the sonic difference between the CB13 and CB12.

CB13 extends its sub-bass deeper than the CB12. Bass texture is around the same whilst bass decay improves. Each bass note is articulated with more authority. The midrange has slightly more transparency and vocals are presented in an organic manner. There is extra crisp at the top end. Sparkle is similar. The amount of air rendered gives an airier feel. Lastly, the CB13 excels in both the stage and width.

In terms of build quality, I feel CB13 is better but it is more expensive.

I hope this helps!

It certainly did! Thanks for highlighting the differenes. Iv not looked but assumed it might of been the more expensive one.
Thanks audio123

 

[Slater]

How do you differentiate between the two memt x5s? How different is the tuning?

• https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chi...phones-and-iems.820747/page-659#post-13579691
• https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chi...phones-and-iems.820747/page-659#post-13579773
• https://www.head-fi.org/threads/kno...essions-thread.698148/page-1305#post-13640627
• https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chi...phones-and-iems.820747/page-910#post-13895721

 

[TLDRonin]

• https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chi...phones-and-iems.820747/page-659#post-13579691
• https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chi...phones-and-iems.820747/page-659#post-13579773
• https://www.head-fi.org/threads/kno...essions-thread.698148/page-1305#post-13640627
• https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chi...phones-and-iems.820747/page-910#post-13895721

I'm 99% sure I had the tag near the plug, but i took it off and can't remember for sure



Its also strange because my memt x 5s metal piece at the y split looks different from everyone elses...


Mine is a straight cylinder shape with grooves at the bottom while others seem to have a shape that flares out

 

[B9Scrambler]

These are going to be a winner me thinks.

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[liquidrats]

These are going to be a winner me thinks.

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are you reviewing the tequila now?

 

[B9Scrambler]

are you reviewing the tequila now?

Eventually, haha. Stuff shows up faster than I can review it. Still a couple months behind. Might shuffle things around for this one though. It's pretty good.