[maxxevv]

I see.

No idea if these are any good, but for a 6BA (!!!) and the price, which isn't more than the X10... Might be worth some research time on them before committing.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...678.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.5bdadf47tWFtek

The Super Audio SD6, another 6BA monster has some review on Head-Fi, might be worth a look too.

To be clear, I have no idea how they sound, just that I have come across them in my searches. Hope its of help.

 

[HiFiChris]

How would you compare the Mini2 to Ety HF3 or Klipsch X10?

I've never heard the HF3 or X10 - but own the ER-4S and have the SR and XR on hand.

The Mini2 has got somewhat more bass and warmth (about 4-5 dB) compared to the S/SR, is less forward in the presence range and more relaxed in the middle treble (5-6 kHz). Upper highs are relatively similar again.

 

[anticute]

I've never heard the HF3 or X10 - but own the ER-4S and have the SR and XR on hand.

The Mini2 has got somewhat more bass and warmth (about 4-5 dB) compared to the S/SR, is less forward in the presence range and more relaxed in the middle treble (5-6 kHz). Upper highs are relatively similar again.

Thanks Chris! Sounds interesting, and the form factor looks like it would suit me. Should be able to get deep insertion, and thus hopefully good isolation.

 

[Lurk650]

How would you compare the Mini2 to Ety HF3 or Klipsch X10?



Pure BA. I don't do hybrids much. Since I use my IEMs mainly on the commute, isolation is one of the most important aspects for me, which more or less rules out anything with a vent.

LZ Big Dipper

 

[peter123]

I see.

No idea if these are any good, but for a 6BA (!!!) and the price, which isn't more than the X10... Might be worth some research time on them before committing.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...678.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.5bdadf47tWFtek

The Super Audio SD6, another 6BA monster has some review on Head-Fi, might be worth a look too.

To be clear, I have no idea how they sound, just that I have come across them in my searches. Hope its of help.

The Super Audio 6 is excellent imo.

 

[ClintonL]

Hi guys, looking to upgrade my kz-zs5's. I absolutely love the sound signature and how well they image. I have lz-a4's and have had yamaha eph100/brainwav's b2's and honestly prefer the zs5's over all of them. Wondering what can i get with a similar sound signature for around $200 which would be a good upgrade for them?

 

[Slater]

Hi guys, looking to upgrade my kz-zs5's. I absolutely love the sound signature and how well they image. I have lz-a4's and have had yamaha eph100/brainwav's b2's and honestly prefer the zs5's over all of them. Wondering what can i get with a similar sound signature for around $200 which would be a good upgrade for them?

Wow, you prefer ZS5 over LZ-A4. Interesting.

Anything specifically with the ZS5 that you prefer over the A4? I assume you've tried all of the filter combinations on the A4?

 

[Pilotdog68]

I am considering the Tennmak Crazy Cello's because they are on super sale right now. Has anyone compared them to the current "mid-budget" darlings like the RHA 750 or 1more Triple? I'm having trouble finding many reviews/opinions on it.

 

[DBaldock9]

I am considering the Tennmak Crazy Cello's because they are on super sale right now. Has anyone compared them to the current "mid-budget" darlings like the RHA 750 or 1more Triple? I'm having trouble finding many reviews/opinions on it.

Of my $25 - $50 earphones, I actually prefer their sound in this order:

01.) NiceHCK W1 - Earphone, 16Ω, 125dB/mW, 10Hz-24KHz, Ebony wood housing, 1x Dynamic, MMCX cable [$38.76]

02.) BossHiFi B3 - Earphone, 16Ω, 123dB/mW, 20Hz-20KHz, Ebony wood housing, 1x Dynamic & 1x Balanced Armature, Tethered cable [$28.49]

03.) HLSX Magaosi MGS-BK50 - Earphone, 32Ω, 101dB/mW, 20Hz-20KHz, Wood housing, 1x Dynamic & 1x Balanced Armature, Tethered cable w/Mic [$34.35]

04.) Tennmak Crazy Cello - Earphone, 28Ω, 105dB/mW, 5Hz-70KHz, Metal housing, 1x Dynamic, Tethered cable [$49.23]

05.) **** DT2 IE800 v2 - Earphone, 16Ω, 118dB/mW, 6Hz-23.5KHz, Ceramic housing, 1x Dynamic & 1x Balanced Armature, MMCX cable [$25.62]

06.) **** 4in1 (2016) - Earphone, 32Ω, 108dB/mW, 10Hz-30KHz, Metal housing, 1x Dynamic & 1x Balanced Armature, MMCX cable [$28.86]

07.) AK Light (2016) - Earphone, 32Ω, 90dB/mW, 12Hz-24KHz, Metal housing, 1x Dynamic, Tethered cable [$36.34]

08.) Remax RM-600M - Earphone, 16Ω, 97dB/mW, 18Hz-22KHz, Metal housing, 1x Balanced Armature, Tethered cable w/Mic [$25.19]

 

[Pilotdog68]

Thanks. I'll check out #1 since it is cheaper than the Cello and has mmcx. Any further thoughts on the W1? Sound sig, etc?

Still interested in any comparison between Cello and RHA 750 and 1more Tiple

 

[Dany1]

Can someone please suggest how to cover up this copper wire.It's still intact and earphone works fine, but it's only a matter of time until it breaks if i leave it openly like this.

 

[Pilotdog68]

Can someone please suggest how to cover up this copper wire.It's still intact and earphone works fine, but it's only a matter of time until it breaks if i leave it openly like this.

Heatshrink.

Don't cover just the wire, carry the heatshrink as far up the attachment point as you can to spread out the stress. Since it is angled, you might have to use self-adhesive heatshrink to keep it from just sliding down the wire.

edit: poster below said sugru, and that would probably work better if you have it.

 

[HungryPanda]

A little black Sugru would do the trick

 

[vladstef]

Can someone please suggest how to cover up this copper wire.It's still intact and earphone works fine, but it's only a matter of time until it breaks if i leave it openly like this.

I am not sure what IEM that is, I don't know if the cable is removable. It doesn't appear to be, so the only thing you can do is use some kind of a sticky tape and combine it with super glue so that it sticks better. Try to pull the rubber to the plastic part as close as possible, use a small amount of super glue on the plastic and the rubber, try not to let any of it touch the exposed wires, and then wrap around some electrical tape or any sort of tape really. Also, be careful, don't use too much glue, you don't want that to ever come into contact with your skin.
It won't be elegant but it could extend their life by a lot if done with some patience. Sugru is also an option as HunryPanda said, if you have access to it.

 

[danimoca]

Recabling the Havi's isn't very difficult.