[Holypal]

  My take on the AudioMX HS-5S. Need upgraded pads to produce a true open-back soundstage. but other than that they're all good
 

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Is it a rebranded Somic V2 by any chance, it looks identical?

 
 
It also looks like Purepiper Headphone HE200, which I think is the best Chinese open-back headphone under $50-100. It has higher impedance 110Ω, and large 50mm drivers. Unfortunately it's only available on taobao, ~$42:
http://www.mistertao.com/beta/pages/item/45068303257.html
 

 

[B9Scrambler]

   
 
 
It also looks like Purepiper Headphone HE200, which I think is the best Chinese open-back headphone under $50-100. It has higher impedance 110Ω, and large 50mm drivers. Unfortunately it's only available on taobao, ~$42:
http://www.mistertao.com/beta/pages/item/45068303257.html
 

 
LMAO! So many headphones using this shell.
 
Correct me if I'm wrong but that one seems more like a Somic MH463 rebrand with higher impedance and similarly large 50mm drivers. The V2 moved to smaller and lower impedance 42mm drivers similar to those found in the HS-5S and others mentioned.

 

[Holypal]

   
LMAO! So many headphones using this shell.
 
Correct me if I'm wrong but that one seems more like a Somic MH463 rebrand with higher impedance and similarly large 50mm drivers. The V2 moved to smaller and lower impedance 42mm drivers similar to those found in the HS-5S and others mentioned.

 
Yes, probably the same group designed these headphones.

 

[strrstarrynight]

anyone has any experience using the shure clones on taobao? just wondering how they compare against the real deal.
https://world.taobao.com/item/528037849818.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-11647516009.32.tVgEDD
seems like a pretty good deal haha

 

[ForceMajeure]

  anyone has any experience using the shure clones on taobao? just wondering how they compare against the real deal.
https://world.taobao.com/item/528037849818.htm?fromSite=main&spm=a312a.7700824.w4002-11647516009.32.tVgEDD
seems like a pretty good deal haha

Don't...run a search, there were already a few claims that on some models even the drivers inside are fake BA...just a basic DD that costs less than a dollar a pair in disguise as a BA.  

 

[audio123]

http://penonaudio.com/HIDIZS-EP-3
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/hidizs-ep-3-high-fidelity-quality-professional-hifi-in-ear-earphone/reviews
 
the ep3 is a solid iem imo.

 

[crabdog]

  http://penonaudio.com/HIDIZS-EP-3
 
http://www.head-fi.org/products/hidizs-ep-3-high-fidelity-quality-professional-hifi-in-ear-earphone/reviews
 
the ep3 is a solid iem imo.

I didn't really like it. I think the sound is good but the signature is not to my preference. Also the materials and cable feel a bit cheap.

 

[audio123]

  I didn't really like it. I think the sound is good but the signature is not to my preference. Also the materials and cable feel a bit cheap.

well i am ABing it against top iems haha.
the lack of bass makes ep3 sounds reference sounding.
running it out of Ibasso DX200.
cheers.

 

 

[AudioNewbi3]

   
 
 
It also looks like Purepiper Headphone HE200, which I think is the best Chinese open-back headphone under $50-100. It has higher impedance 110Ω, and large 50mm drivers. Unfortunately it's only available on taobao, ~$42:
http://www.mistertao.com/beta/pages/item/45068303257.html
 

Speaking of headphones, my Miracle Audio D20 Open Back arrived today. Decided to be a lab rat since it looked promising.
40mm driver.

540RMB iirc.

 

[crabdog]

  Speaking of headphones, my Miracle Audio D20 Open Back arrived today. Decided to be a lab rat since it looked promising.
40mm driver.

540RMB iirc.

Those look interesting. How's the sound?

 

[Lurk650]

If you have a smooth source like my Opus#1 then the K3 doesn't sound bright at all

 

[audio123]

If you have a smooth source like my Opus#1 then the K3 doesn't sound bright at all

which fw r u on can I ask? if the new fw, it will tame it

 

[docentore]

I have confirmed MaGaosi k3 is updated.
(...)

 
I'm kind of fan of Magaosi since my first i.valux/Bette/808 10mm IEMs. K1 are brilliant, will save money now for the K3 updated.

 

[AudioNewbi3]

  Those look interesting. How's the sound?

Out of the felt pouch, the mids sounded a wee bit recessed, even more so when I switched to pleather pads which are thicker than the felt pads.
Bass response is quick and have minimal decay. Details are good but somewhat "blured".
 
According to the seller, it needs a minimum of 200 hours of burn in (500 being optimal) so I will update once that has been done.   

 

[robervaul]

ROSE Mini2 is available on Penon Audio

http://penonaudio.com/Rose-Mini2-2BA-IEMs

SONION 2600 BA + Knowles 30095 BA  it was a good choice?