[ShakyJake]

1. Happy with current gear
2. Curiously check head-fi, just this one time.
3. Learn all about new release.
4. New release makes your current gear sound like crap.
5. Order new release.
6. Read 759 reviews and impressions about new release being best ever.
7. New release arrives and becomes current gear.
8. Try out current gear, learn it’s somehow lacking.
9. Return to Step 2.

Can we make this a "sticky" post as a warning for newcomers?

There is no end game here...

 

[TechnoidFR]

It is a single DD with dual diaphragm, 2 pin plugs. From a banned seller. It's very good, though, smooth treble, a slight lift in the bass and not too recessed in the mids.

Aerial but just average isolation

 

[RicHSAD]

It is a single DD with dual diaphragm, 2 pin plugs. From a banned seller. It's very good, though, smooth treble, a slight lift in the bass and not too recessed in the mids.

I'm surprised they're not getting more attention personally. Took me a while to truly appreciate them, but they're now my favorite out of all the other IEMs I currently own. I feel like I can pick out more details from that one DD than the **** and it's piezo driver. Definitely render's cymbals the best that's for sure.

 

[RicHSAD]

double post

 

[TechnoidFR]

N3 reminds me a fair bit of the RHA CL2 actually. I knew the N3 sounded familiar, but it didn't click until recently what it was similar too. Not a fan, BUT, I can see why some are really enjoying them and if they do, good on them. Hopefully this isn't a "one and done" use of the driver, like RHA did with the CL1, and NiceHCK works to improve it and use it again in a future future product.

Yeah
I'm plot by the futur products with this technology

 

[DocHoliday]

Can anyone recommend a neutral sounding IEM (not V-shaped) with a darker tone, laid back treble and bass that isn't overpowering. Thanks

I'm assuming you'd like a more "balanced" presentation.



BQEYZ KC2 (mids might be slightly forward)

or


BossHiFi S1

or


BossHiFi B3

 

[Nimweth]

Can anyone recommend a neutral sounding IEM (not V-shaped) with a darker tone, laid back treble and bass that isn't overpowering. Thanks

The CCA C10 fits that description. Very well balanced/neutral, relaxed treble but not V-shaped. Good soundstage and detail.

 

[Slater]

I'm surprised they're not getting more attention personally. Took me a while to truly appreciate them, but they're now my favorite out of all the other IEMs I currently own. I feel like I can pick out more details from that one DD than the **** and it's piezo driver. Definitely render's cymbals the best that's for sure.

V2 aren’t getting more attention because they’re banned.

In fact, just even talking about them (or the **** for that matter) risks you getting banned too. And I’m sure you or any one else doesn’t want that.

We want HeadFi to be a welcome place, where all are invited to talk about this hobby we love. But a few things (no matter how good they may be) are unfortunately off limits.

These aren’t my rules; I’m just a friendly messenger.

There’s a link in my signature with all of the banned information, in case you want to read about the hows and whys further.

 

[Slater]

The CCA C10 fits that description. Very well balanced/neutral, relaxed treble but not V-shaped. Good soundstage and detail.

+1 on the C10 recommendation. A solid IEM.

I’m really glad KZ split off CCA into its own thing. Although I haven’t yet heard the C16, if the C10 is any indication of CCAs ‘house sound’, THIS is what a lot of people have been asking KZ for years now.

 

[crabdog]

Knowing your budget would help. If you're looking for something cheap then I'm thinking perhaps the V2 based on what I own. They're faily flat but warmer than the **** which could help give you that darker sound you're looking for.

+1 for the V2.

The CCA C10 fits that description. Very well balanced/neutral, relaxed treble but not V-shaped. Good soundstage and detail.

The C10 definitely has its merits and is great value but it's far from neutral.

 

[TechnoidFR]

+1 on the C10 recommendation.

I’m really glad KZ split off CCA into its own thing. Although I haven’t yet heard the C16, if the C10 is any indication of CCAs ‘house sound’, THIS is what a lot of people have been asking KZ for years now.

I'm happy too

A KZ ZS7 / CCA C16 combo is the best combo for me

 

[FastAndClean]

I'm happy too

A KZ ZS7 / CCA C16 combo is the best combo for me

don't do it, i don't need another earphone

 

[TechnoidFR]

don't do it, i don't need another earphone

With these musics http://www.deezer.com/track/632742542
On this track, arrive yo 2m36 the orgasm begins ! And only zs7 create this feeling with koan. The tuning is incredible

Zs7s are absolutely unbelievable !

Yeah I'm the evil !

 

[FastAndClean]

 

[TechnoidFR]

You don't know me
https://twitter.com/Chifi_Fr/status/1083995721261559808?s=19

Kanas pro can't beat the fun procured by ZS7.