[bhazard]

The Urbanfun has gone into the Vivo effect. At retail prices, both don't compete anymore. At sub $20, they dominate.

 

[Ruben123]

The Urbanfun has gone into the Vivo effect. At retail prices, both don't compete anymore. At sub $20, they dominate.

I assume it's still a nice iem at below $20? I like the vivo but they're not my cup of tea, the havi is though. Would you say the urban fun is more like the havi than the vivo?

 

[Ruben123]

the urbanfun has more bass than the xe800. again, going from memory, the havi would be closer to the urbanfun in the sense that both are pretty neutral and not bright like the vivo. i do like the vivo alot--it's high end reproduction is remarkable--but have to admit that overall the urbanfun is a notch above.

Thank you. Is the bass much more present and are the mids better on the urban fun?

 

[loomisjohnson]

Thank you. Is the bass much more present and are the mids better on the urban fun?

the vivo actually has some subbass impact, tho not a lot of midbass presence--the urbanfun definitely has more midbass. as for midrange, they're both very clean and detailed.

 

[Cinder]

  Anybody seen these yet? https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-Syllable-D900-Mini-Headphone-Bluetooth-Stereo-Wireless-Earphone-Headset-Handsfree-Mini-Earbud-with-microphone/2672009_32746607130.html?spm=a2g01.8047711.2169899.4.K82ygR

 
 

Its been there @lmue for quite some time......

http://www.lendmeurears.com/syllable-d900s-mini-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds/

I am currently reviewing them right now. Initial impressions on SQ are not positive. 

 

[Brian Coffey]

   
 
I am currently reviewing them right now. Initial impressions on SQ are not positive. 

Thank you for the heads up!

 

[Vidal]

I got the Auglamour RX1 today which I really like as it seems to fit my ears better than the Monk/Ty Hi-Z. Is the wooden slab meant to be a phone stand?
 
Other arrivals today - Remax S1 Pro, control button broke within minutes of arriving. The sound seems pretty ropey, not sure if there's an problem but certainly wouldn't recommend them. The Vots XE800 lookalikes ended up in the bin 20secs after first listening. Crappo!
 
LZ A03s also arrived not much to say really, they're a decent single dynamic, I thought I read some people found the treble too much with these but I can't say I noticed that.
 
And finally I got a replacement for my Mannhas C190s which got snagged on a door handle, I'm a v. happy bunny again.

 

[vapman]

  I got the Auglamour RX1 today which I really like as it seems to fit my ears better than the Monk/Ty Hi-Z. Is the wooden slab meant to be a phone stand?
 

Yup that's exactly what it is =) the rx1 is a great earbud.

 

[thanderbird]

Someone could indicate a good smartphone (china) to listen to music. I have a preference for ALI products

 

[Holypal]

[COLOR=212121]Someone could indicate a good smartphone (china) to listen to music. I have a preference for ALI products[/COLOR]

Lenovo Vibe X3 C50 version. I think it's 200 USD on Ali. It has ess9018k2m dac and three opa1612 at amp stage. Can't beat this price/performance ratio.

It supports 256gb tf card. And it gets Poweramp's support. Use poweramp_v3 704 build.

 

[FUYU]

[COLOR=212121]Someone could indicate a good smartphone (china) to listen to music. I have a preference for ALI products[/COLOR]

Why just don't get a DAP, instead?
For smartphones: The ZTE Axon 7 is pretty nice. To be honest, most modern Smartphones should be sufficient nowadays. Even my old S3 sounds not all that bad. Well, for IEMs at least...

 

[Cinder]

Why just don't get a DAP, instead?
For smartphones: The ZTE Axon 7 is pretty nice. To be honest, most modern Smartphones should be sufficient nowadays. Even my old S3 sounds not all that bad. Well, for IEMs at least...

I've tested the Axon 7, and it's got a meh sound, and isn't noticeably better than my dinky 6P's DAC. I think this is likely due to its heavy bass-boosting. If you want a neutral output, I'd certainly go the route of a DAP.

 

[Niyologist]

I've tested the Axon 7, and it's got a meh sound, and isn't noticeably better than my dinky 6P's DAC. I think this is likely due to its heavy bass-boosting. If you want a neutral output, I'd certainly go the route of a DAP.

Yeah. Even my AP60 has a more likeable sound than my Axon 7.

 

[Temple]

With the recent mention of Bluetooth options for IEM I found this and wanted to see if anyone has tried one out yet.
 
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/DIY-Earphone-IE8-IE80-IE800-Cable-Bluetooth-Version-with-Microphone-Upgrade-Replacement-Bluetooth-Audio-Cable-Line/32702816518.html?spm=2114.30010308.3.136.gTGJhc&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_3_10065_10068_10069_10084_10083_10017_10080_10082_10081_10060_10061_10062_10056_10055_10054_10059_10078_10079_10073_10070_421_420_10052_10053_10050_10051,searchweb201603_3&btsid=c2e36333-e3f2-468c-9228-1aecc35e5ba5

 

[Cinder]

Yeah. Even my AP60 has a more likeable sound than my Axon 7.

Agreed, and it is almost an exact opposite sound signature.