[killerfrenzi]

I come back to HF from a 2-3 year long break and I'm overwhelmed by what chi-fi has to offer. I'm not sure what my budget is since I've always bought based on value, but what would be a couple of good picks for a $100, $200, and $300 bracket?

 

[1TrickPony]

I come back to HF from a 2-3 year long break and I'm overwhelmed by what chi-fi has to offer. I'm not sure what my budget is since I've always bought based on value, but what would be a couple of good picks for a $100, $200, and $300 bracket?

LZ-A4. Sendiy m1221. K3pro. Shockwave 3. should fill the budget. best act quick. save. enjoy. and never be heard of for the next 10 years!

 

[Roen]

https://www.veclan.com/engappliance_sel_one?eng_ApplianceVo.eac_id=8

Cheap MMCX Cables.

Sorry, should've said, Cheap Balanced MMCX Cables.

Actually, just cheap balanced cables with multiple connection and termination options.

$10 USD will go far.

 

[Lurk650]

Don't be silly they can't be better than a multi driver earphone.

I beginning to think that well tuned single dynamics are better than hybrids. I tend to fish in a cheaper pond but £ for £ I'd put a single dynamic earphone ahead of a similar priced hybrid anytime.

Yeah comparing to the K3 and A4 which each have over 200 hrs, and this SIMGOT which has maybe an hr playtime it's not the far behind and I can say it has a bit more realistic timbre. I've read people saying that BA can come off a bit unnatural and I have heard it slightly before when swapping between iems with BA to a single DD, this just solidified it.

 

[1TrickPony]

Yeah comparing to the K3 and A4 which each have over 200 hrs, and this SIMGOT which has maybe an hr playtime it's not the far behind and I can say it has a bit more realistic timbre. I've read people saying that BA can come off a bit unnatural and I have heard it slightly before when swapping between iems with BA to a single DD, this just solidified it.

yeah +1 the best timbre I've ever had always came from dd. though the dn2000j was probably the most terrifying I've ever heard.a hybrid. (akg3003?)

 

[crabdog]

yeah +1 the best timbre I've ever had always came from dd. though the dn2000j was probably the most terrifying I've ever heard.a hybrid. (akg3003?)

I think that's the reason I still like my TFZ B2M.

 

[1TrickPony]

I think that's the reason I still like my TFZ B2M.

those look so puuuurrrty!

 

[SpiderNhan]

yeah +1 the best timbre I've ever had always came from dd. though the dn2000j was probably the most terrifying I've ever heard.a hybrid. (akg3003?)

Terrifying? Can you elaborate? I liked my 2000j but lost it last December. I'm hoping my incoming K3 fills that void.

 

[Saoshyant]

Anyone ever try the Leasic X8? I think​ they are gorgeous.

https://www.amazon.com/Leasic-Ladies-HiFi-earphones-microphone/dp/B01G9QF2PQ

Same price on Amazon as on AE, but it's cheaper on the AE app.



Edit: NiceHCK has the cheapest price.
https://m.aliexpress.com/s/item/32723619775.html#autostay

I've asked around but no responses, and yeah that cable looks grand. Would love it if they sold the cable separately.

 

[1TrickPony]

Terrifying? Can you elaborate? I liked my 2000j but lost it last December. I'm hoping my incoming K3 fills that void.

tried the dn2kj from a fellow hf'er, though he no longer possesses the a kg -- he did say that the grand daddy k3003 was a lot smoother on top. I believe there are some good and detailed comparisons in the respective Dunu thread.


from my experience, it's darn impressive for the price.

 

[Skullophile]

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2017-New-ETERNAL-Super18-In-Ear-Earphone-18BA-Drive-Unit-DIY-HIFI-Monitoring-Earphone-With-2Pin/1825606_32801533470.html?spm=2114.12010611.0.0.XSon2A
 
Who's balls to the wall enough to take one for the team on these?

 

[SpiderNhan]

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/2017-New-ETERNAL-Super18-In-Ear-Earphone-18BA-Drive-Unit-DIY-HIFI-Monitoring-Earphone-With-2Pin/1825606_32801533470.html?spm=2114.12010611.0.0.XSon2A

Who's balls to the wall enough to take one for the team on these?

18 drivers. Is that a record?

 

[TwinACStacks]

  I come back to HF from a 2-3 year long break and I'm overwhelmed by what chi-fi has to offer. I'm not sure what my budget is since I've always bought based on value, but what would be a couple of good picks for a $100, $200, and $300 bracket?

It's getting Ridiculous trying to keep up. Just DON'T be lulled into the Trap that MORE DRIVERS = BETTER SOUND. At least from the Chinese Sellers. If you want to go Big Time stick with Campfire Audio, Noble, or Empire Ears, just to name a few. At least you know they are using Genuine quality components.
 

TWIN

 

[Skullophile]

I have some DZ8 (Gleam Audio 8BA per side) and they hold up against my Angies and much better ergonomics.
So they're getting there.

 

[Sinocelt]

18 drivers. Is that a record?

 
John Moulton made one with 20 drivers per earpiece, years ago, just for the fun of it.