[Slater]

I owned the 1more triple , anemic in bass. Sold it off

Same here. I liked the Xiaomi Pro HD with port mod more.

 

[Slater]

Say, do Chinese makers try to mimic frequency responses of popular, expensive brands, like they do with the designs? I.e. I'd like to find something that mimics Shure's SE series - flat till 1kHz, then drops, peaks again at 10kHz and 15kHz. Urbanfun Hybrid seems closest I've seen (and they sounded great too), but still not a big enough drop after 1kHz, which means everything after is overemphasized by Shure standards.

Also, what other types of frequency responses are there from summit-fi? Are they much different from Shure's?

You can obviously just EQ if you have something close but not perfect.

 

[shadowrider0204]

Can u recommend me to a good 50$ iem on aliexpress?
Really apriciate it
I ordered simgot en700 but I want another iem for rough and daily use

 

[shadowrider0204]

I heard **** xba 6 in1 is quite good but didnt listened to it the other one im considering is kz zs5

 

[noknok23]

What is the best iem for clarity, resolution and accurate soundstage? I will use it balanced on the Aune m1s exclusively.

 

[HiFiChris]

What is the best iem for clarity, resolution and accurate soundstage? I will use it balanced on the Aune m1s exclusively.

In what price range?

For around $200, the Pai Audio MR3 would be a great option.

 

[Slater]

What is the best iem for clarity, resolution and accurate soundstage? I will use it balanced on the Aune m1s exclusively.

There's nothing but positive reviews from users regarding the FiiO F5, and there is a balanced cable available (not sure if the balanced cable is included in the package, is an optional FiiO OEM upgrade, or if it's 3rd party). But I recommend you checking out the F5 thread for impressions and info: https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/fiio-f5-aerospace-titanium-diaphragm-in-ear-monitor.845583/

 

[HungryPanda]

I have the Fiio F5 and it does come with 2 cables, one balanced with 2.5mm and the other 3.5mm with remote. mmcx connections

 

[peter123]

There's nothing but positive reviews from users regarding the FiiO F5, and there is a balanced cable available (not sure if the balanced cable is included in the package, is an optional FiiO OEM upgrade, or if it's 3rd party). But I recommend you checking out the F5 thread for impressions and info: https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/fiio-f5-aerospace-titanium-diaphragm-in-ear-monitor.845583/

Could you please share some thoughts about how the FiiO F5 perorms in comparison to some other well regarded $200 offerings like the LZ A4 for example.

I really hope that they don't use that terrible balanced cables that they been sell separately for the last couple of years, its gotta be the worst cable I've ever used.

 

[NeonHD]

So two out of my three ciems that I ordered just arrived! They are the KZ ED9s and the Plextone 41M, while the Remax RM-565i is still on its way (darn you gearbest).

At first listen, the ED9 and the 41M are two polar opposites. The ED9 has a cool, airy and silky sound signature to it due to its recessed lows, neutral mids, and extra wide treble extension; kinda reminiscent to the sound signature of the Sony MH1Cs. The 41M on the other hand is a sub-bass monster that has forward mids, crisp treble with less definition than the ED9s, and has a less spacious soundstage than the ED9s.

So in summary:

• KZ ED9 is cool, relaxed, airy, and spacious sounding.
• Plextone 41M is warm, bassy, full, and more intimate sounding.

Both are very nice but if I had to pick one for my daily driver it's the ED9s, I just generally prefer a more relaxed and airy sound. The 41Ms are for special occasions when I want a bit of "fun".

BTW I just spent my entire last night making a cool unboxing video in stop motion so feel free to check it out!

 

[Slater]

Could you please share some thoughts about how the FiiO F5 perorms in comparison to some other well regarded $200 offerings like the LZ A4 for example.

I really hope that they don't use that terrible balanced cables that they been sell separately for the last couple of years, its gotta be the worst cable I've ever used.

I don't own either, so I can't directly answer that question. But I'm almost positive I've seen the 2 compared in the F5 thread I posted. If not, you can ask there and I know someone who has both will respond.

 

[TwinACStacks]

For around $200 you aren't going to do any better than the Pai audios Chris mentioned, the Pinnacle P1 or the less- audiophile oriented but more versatile LZ A4. For a little less I can suggest the Magaosi K3 as well.

All are top notch performers at their price.

JMHO

TWIN

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

Same here. I liked the Xiaomi Pro HD with port mod more.

Bro, what is the port mod you talk about?
Im curious to know any mod for my X HD Pro if it can give more air and clarity for example....

 

[skajohyros]

Think he means putting tape over the holes on the black part to boost the bass.

 

[Slater]

Bro, what is the port mod you talk about?
Im curious to know any mod for my X HD Pro if it can give more air and clarity for example....

The port mod reduces the sibilance in the Pro HD, and improves the bass.

Details here:

https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/x...ro-hd-2-1-hybrid.825485/page-36#post-13373202
https://www.head-fi.org/f/threads/x...ro-hd-2-1-hybrid.825485/page-43#post-13512695