[Vidal]

HeadFi please help mo to choose between kz zs3 and vjjb k4? My previous iem is pl11 between the two what is the best with considering slithly upgrade because im on budget thanks to all...

 
Just recently reviewed the VJJB K4, it's a lovely looking earphone but sonically it's massively outclassed by newer models. I take it you're looking for a bassier earphone then?
 
I like the ZS3 but there are other options at the bassier end - Boarseman KR49i, Memt X5 amongst others

 

[krnmt]

​I tried INAIRS AIR2 but those are slightly too large. I guess that the AIR1 should fit.
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​AIR1 diameter: 4.6 - 5.4
​AIR2 diameter: 5.5 - 6.5
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​I hope that helps.

 

[Ducsidu]

​I tried INAIRS AIR2 but those are slightly too large. I guess that the AIR1 should fit.
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​AIR1 diameter: 4.6 - 5.4
​AIR2 diameter: 5.5 - 6.5
​
​I hope that helps.

Thanks, that helps. It's unfortunate that there's no official information on this...

 

[loomisjohnson]

Did you get the mic version or no mic of the kr49? Would love to see a comparison to the X5 as I'm looking for a bassy iem.

i have the mic kr49. the x5 and kr49 actually play in the same league--energetic, bassy small-form dynamics with good, though not class-leading clarity. i prefer the kr49, which has a wider stage better controlled bass with less bleedover and a warmer, more "tubey" character. the mids on the x5 are richer and more prominent. i 'd also look at the tennmak dulcimer and senzer h1 in the same bass-heavy class.

 

[Shadowsora]

Hi, I know I shouldn't be asking here but does anyone have a recommendation around 20-25$, ordered ZST coming and I want something else with similar sound signature to ATR/ATE(forward mids, easy to listen for long periods) but a bit more analytical, always with no harsh treble as I am sensitive to harsh treble.
I was reading about urbanfuns but I am pretty sure they have identical sound signature with ZST and I don't find them appealing for some reason, maybe it's the stupid brandname.
Is Kinera BD005 any good?

 

[Vidal]

  Hi, I know I shouldn't be asking here but does anyone have a recommendation around 20-25$, ordered ZST coming and I want something else with similar sound signature to ATR/ATE(forward mids, easy to listen for long periods) but a bit more analytical, always with no harsh treble as I am sensitive to harsh treble.
I was reading about urbanfuns but I am pretty sure they have identical sound signature with ZST and I don't find them appealing for some reason, maybe it's the stupid brandname.
Is Kinera BD005 any good?

 
Yes, but not as good as the Urbanfuns IMO

 

[chickenmoon]

I was reading about urbanfuns but I am pretty sure they have identical sound signature with ZST.

Wrong, apart from being both hybrids and chinese, they don't have much if anything in common.

 

[Cloudtastrophe]

Does anyone else here get a slightly absurd feeling when plugging these 10-20 dollar iems into an expensive DAP or DAC? I always feel a bit degenerate plugging ATEs and ZSTs into my Mojo..
 
Just wanted to put that out there.

 

[Podster]

No more absurd than plugging $200 iem's into a $25 DAP

 

 

[LaughMoreDaily]

  Does anyone else here get a slightly absurd feeling when plugging these 10-20 dollar iems into an expensive DAP or DAC? I always feel a bit degenerate plugging ATEs and ZSTs into my Mojo..
 
Just wanted to put that out there.

I really have to wonder how good that Mojo is. My C3 without amp and the Koss KSC75's headphones sounds perfect and for $100.00 CAN, no one can go wrong.

 

[dnullify]

My urbanfuns showed up, after 12 days! Not too shabby for free shipping!
 
I haven't tried too many of the IEMs in this thread, but boy are these definitely impressive! They don't sound like $18 IEMs, they're not too far off from some of my pricier more recent acquisitions. with zero burn in, they sound pretty great. there's a tiny bit of crunchyness to the mid-range but again, zero burn in.
 
I don't know if there's a consensus in this thread as to which of these are "must own at some point under $20" but i can see these being it.

 

[SpiderNhan]

Just got some new toys in the mail today.

 

[To.M]

I love the smell of new earphones in the morning.

 

[SpiderNhan]

Was the MEMT X5 the one that's supposed to smell like cherry blossoms? All I'm getting from it is new sneaker.

 

[LaughMoreDaily]

  Was the MEMT X5 the one that's supposed to smell like cherry blossoms? All I'm getting from it is new sneaker.

Yeah, it does smell like a new pair of sneakers. Cool. It's the UiiSii HM7 that smells like flowers.