[JohnVoight]

Looking for recommendations, I first stepped into the chifi world, by buying Monks+ (i couldnt get a decent seal so underwhelming). I bought the kz zs3 (i loved them but i also lost them).
I am looking for recommendations, I love a signature that is mid forward and bright, either something with neutral bass, emphazised mids and highs.

Something similar to the ad900x / sony vr6 (but hopefully not as visceral highs), or msr7 but in iem form. So far in my quest Ive found the LKer i8 to tick every box, i can find few reviews and they all praise them but they are so few, as well as they seem to range from 34.99 - 64.99 and I dont want to buy fakes.

Any other iems with neutral bass or defined tight bass, forward mids and neutral or emphazised highs. Also i would prefer a bit of noise isolation. Bonus points if i can order them from amazon or ebay fast, if not ill gladly take ali or taobao. Thank you in advanced folks!

The Urbanfun HiFi Hybrid is perfect for your needs

 

[CoiL]

Agreed 100%.

How do You guys compare CH9T with ZS5v1 ? Are they more similar or different? Soundstage size and airiness? Thanks for bringing CH9T to my radar.

 

[danimoca]

Definitely the ZS6:



The H3 is somewhat too present around 5 kHz, leading to a more metallic and unnatural presentation, whereas the ZS6 is too present around 10 kHz, leading to sharpness etc.

Oh god. Those graphs look really bad. I know FR isn't everything but man... Wouldn't buy any of them, based on that.

 

[snip3r77]

Oh god. Those graphs look really bad. I know FR isn't everything but man... Wouldn't buy any of them, based on that.

Not sure why that Ryan gave so high marks for the h3

 

[CoiL]

Subjective more than objective probably.

Anyway, what is consensus about HiLisening HLS-S8 ? Worth the price or not?

 

[s4tch]

Can you recommend something that has sound quality on a similar level to the ch9t. I have a feeling I will have fit issues with the ch9t as I have small ears. I currently own the zs5 and I am not very satisfied I must say. Would the fiio f9 or magaosi k3 hd or k3 pro fit the category?

the fiio f9 is a mid forward iem, nothing special to be honest. still better than the harsh, poorly build zs5.

if your budget is still $100, the k3 might be a good pick. the pioneers might fit your ears, too. i wouldn't exclude them, they look small and comfy.

 

[Slater]

Can you recommend something that has sound quality on a similar level to the ch9t. I have a feeling I will have fit issues with the ch9t as I have small ears. I currently own the zs5 and I am not very satisfied I must say. Would the fiio f9 or magaosi k3 hd or k3 pro fit the category?

The only way to know is to try them.

 

[HiFiChris]

Not sure why that Ryan gave so high marks for the h3

Imo apart from some sibilance, the H3 is a solid to good hybrid IEM at its respective price point.

 

[HungryPanda]

I had a listen to a few albums last night with the Kinera H3 and thoroughly enjoyed them. They are very good iems

 

[CoiL]

1) TFZ Exclusive 5 / King
2) Magaosi K3 PRO / HD
3) Pioneer SE-CH9T-K
4) BGVP DM5

Only question is... which one? ....WHICH ONE? ...WHICH ONE?

 

[Fahim Foysal]

the fiio f9 is a mid forward iem, nothing special to be honest. still better than the harsh, poorly build zs5.

if your budget is still $100, the k3 might be a good pick. the pioneers might fit your ears, too. i wouldn't exclude them, they look small and comfy.

The only way to know is to try them.

I am looking for a natural and neutral sounding iem with great bass thumb and good resolution, imaging and clarity without them being overly bright. I don't just want the 'perception' of clarity and air due to overly boosted treble. There is almost no way to test the iem since I will have to buy it off ebay, so the best I can do is describe the signature I am looking for.
So far according to the reviews I have read the magaosi k3 hd might just fit the category but I need to hear it someone who actually has done A/B testing with iems like fiio f9, ch9t etc

 

[Fahim Foysal]

1) TFZ Exclusive 5 / King
2) Magaosi K3 PRO / HD
3) Pioneer SE-CH9T-K
4) BGVP DM5

Only question is... which one? ....WHICH ONE? ...WHICH ONE?

Sem sem

 

[djmakemynight]

1) TFZ Exclusive 5 / King
2) Magaosi K3 PRO / HD
3) Pioneer SE-CH9T-K
4) BGVP DM5

Only question is... which one? ....WHICH ONE? ...WHICH ONE?

No need for a headache. Get all of them, choose 1 and sell the rest.

You can also share your impressions with us along the way.

 

[Ahmad313]

Oh god. Those graphs look really bad. I know FR isn't everything but man... Wouldn't buy any of them, based on that.

Same here but maybe they sound bit differently than showing in graph,

 

[crabdog]

Not sure why that Ryan gave so high marks for the h3

I hear ya. I find them decidedly mediocre to listen to but I do love the design and cable.