[kmmbd]

What are the hardest to drive iems? I only know of the Final Audio E5000 and the Tin Hifi P1.

Mee Pinnacle P1, Etymotic ER4P, the E4000, RHA T20i, Moondrop Crescent are the ones that come to mind as well.

 

[Ziggomatic]

What are the hardest to drive iems? I only know of the Final Audio E5000 and the Tin Hifi P1.

My Flares Pro 2 HD are really tough to drive. Not even the included bluetooth DAC/amp can drive it lol.

 

[DBaldock9]

What are the hardest to drive iems? I only know of the Final Audio E5000 and the Tin Hifi P1.

The Etymotic ER2XR are the hardest to drive earphones, in my collection of 36 different models.

 

[Ziggomatic]

The Etymotic ER2XR are the hardest to drive earphones, in my collection of 36 different models.

Can confirm the ER2XR is a glorious hog.

 

[chickenmoon]

KEF M200 is quite hard to drive too.

 

[Slater]

KEF M200 is quite hard to drive too.

I second this. M200 is a hungry.

If my memory serves me from when I did the M200 mmcx mod, the dynamic drivers are wired in series not in parallel.

The official impedance specs say 12ohm, but I think this is BS. If it is true, then they must have stupid low sensitivity which could also explain why they like power.

 

[Nailzs]

I was surprised how good the Mee Pinnacle P1 sounded hooked to an amp.

 

[prionsarebad]

Final audio design stuff , byeqz spring 1 , etymotic...etc

I know LG V50 is a specialist music phone with a good amp....but it drives my spring 1 just fine. 66% volume loud enough for me.

 

[yorosello]

My Moondrop Blessing 2 review is up now, if anyone interested

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/moondrop-blessing-2.24140/reviews#item-review-23511

 

[zepmaj]

Anybody heard Xiaofan iems? Didn't found about their iems. I'm interested in Xioafan WK02 for a budget alternative.

 

[harry501501]

Hello.
do you know brands from the Far East that have these thin nozzles like westone, shure or etymotic?
And install several BA drivers?

Brainwavz B100/150/200/400
Phoenak Audeo 012 (and I think their entire line from what I've read)

 

[NeonHD]

I HAVE ASCENDED!

This was back from AE's Anniversary sale, luckily I managed to get the LZ A6 from $303 all the way down to $253 ($50 discount!!). It was such a good deal so I bought it in a heartbeat.

Initially I was planning on buying the TRI I3 during the anniversary sale, but after hearing BGGAR's opinion and some other reviews, it seemed more like a sidegrade to my Shuoer Tape. So after seeing the LZ A6 being heavily discounted, it ultimately struck me that the smarter option was to go for a direct upgrade (A6) and not a sidegrade (I3). And so far popular opinion seems to hold the A6 in very high regards, with most reviews acclaiming its "technological prowess".

Don't get me wrong though, the I3 is also probably a very outstanding IEM, but I am honestly tired of always sidegrading. Money is a limited resource, so I want to spend it on something that isn't just 'a bit better', but substantially better than my current IEMs. I don't want to be constantly buying things I don't need, so hopefully the A6 can serve as an endgame to this ridiculously expensive chi-fi hobby. Well, maybe temporary endgame at least (for a couple of years). Besides, who knows if the A6 is still available an year from now.

Will probably receive my A6 within the next few weeks or so, I'm honestly super excited. Can't wait for my ears to be blown away

 

[Slater]

I HAVE ASCENDED!

This was back from AE's Anniversary sale, luckily I managed to get the LZ A6 from $303 all the way down to $253 ($50 discount!!). It was such a good deal so I bought it in a heartbeat.

Initially I was planning on buying the TRI I3 during the anniversary sale, but after hearing BGGAR's opinion and some other reviews, it seemed more like a sidegrade to my Shuoer Tape. So after seeing the LZ A6 being heavily discounted, it ultimately struck me that the smarter option was to go for a direct upgrade (A6) and not a sidegrade (I3). And so far popular opinion seems to hold the A6 in very high regards, with most reviews acclaiming its "technological prowess".

Don't get me wrong though, the I3 is also probably a very outstanding IEM, but I am honestly tired of always sidegrading. Money is a limited resource, so I want to spend it on something that isn't just 'a bit better', but substantially better than my current IEMs. I don't want to be constantly buying things I don't need, so hopefully the A6 can serve as an endgame to this ridiculously expensive chi-fi hobby. Well, maybe temporary endgame at least (for a couple of years). Besides, who knows if the A6 is still available an year from now.

Will probably receive my A6 within the next few weeks or so, I'm honestly super excited. Can't wait for my ears to be blown away

Let us know how you like it. I have the LZ A4, and am very happy with it.

 

[genck]

I know LG V50 is a specialist music phone with a good amp....but it drives my spring 1 just fine. 66% volume loud enough for me.

Volume doesn't mean it "drives" it well

edit: don't get me wrong, I have the LG V50 (see my sig), it is very good. It's just not comparable to 2-300 dollar desktop amp/dacs. As it shouldn't be, it's a phone...lol.

 

[cyh03176]

So, a few days ago I was searching on taobao and looking forward to purchasing the BLON BL01, but stumbled upon one that eerily looks like the BLON BL03 on "steroids"! I did not even think twice and pulled the trigger on this one! It's like BL03-superman meets Ranvoo H21-bizarro superman! ...The interior is a crazy looking hyper-drive unit in a similar casing to the BL03, but incredibly incased in hardened China glass! Unfortunately, you can only find them on taobao by searching, "Ranvoo". ...Unless, someone finds them elsewhere!

I purchased it on sale for 148 Chinese Yuan, which is around $21 US dollars! And, though the cables are not detachable, I still think it's a steal and want to give them a try!

Check them out...!




...They come in white, too!



Hopefully, I'll receive them in 4 days!


-Clear

hi, how is this pair performing? thinking of getting it too