[DynamicEars]

Well, my first impression is really good, a well impementation of EST that can match performance of my Sony M7 (or just a hairline behind), with smoother upper end. EST trebles are very smooth and natural, think of piezo smooth, but smoother, but much better in tonality and timbre, closer to high end dynamic driver.
I wrote my early impressions OOTB in mofasest thread, and later when i fully burn this set.



And I measured them, nice tuning, loveable balanced monitor with a touch of fun, smooth from end to end, many will like this tuning, a good all rounder tuning. Sweet and smooth.

 

[HanselPA]

Well, my first impression is really good, a well impementation of EST that can match performance of my Sony M7 (or just a hairline behind), with smoother upper end. EST trebles are very smooth and natural, think of piezo smooth, but smoother, but much better in tonality and timbre, closer to high end dynamic driver.
I wrote my early impressions OOTB in mofasest thread, and later when i fully burn this set.



And I measured them, nice tuning, loveable balanced monitor with a touch of fun, smooth from end to end, many will like this tuning, a good all rounder tuning. Sweet and smooth.

Could you link to the Mofasest thread please. Some how I just find the Trio review.
Thanks.

 

[pr0b3r]

Could you link to the Mofasest thread please. Some how I just find the Trio review.
Thanks.

Mofasest Trio thread

 

[DynamicEars]

Could you link to the Mofasest thread please. Some how I just find the Trio review.
Thanks.

Mofasest Trio thread

there you are, yes i was referring to Mofasest Trio thread, because that one is Mofasest Trio, their Tribrid, latest model. Thanks @pr0b3r

 

[gr33nhorn]

5) TFZ Tequila 1: $60 ish USD. Single DD. V shaped basshead set. It is on clearance sales now on Aliexpress, previously was more than $100+ USD. Wide soundstage, semi open backed, great bass quantity and warmth, though bass is a bit muddy. Mids are overly recessed and can get muddy, with treble non fatiguing. Technicalities aren't the best, but it is very warm and bassy.

tequila 1 is available on amazon.com with prime shipping in the US for $66 - for those of you in the US - amazon is a no brainer! If i didnt have a no3 already, i would have bought it

 

[baskingshark]

tequila 1 is available on amazon.com with prime shipping in the US for $66 - for those of you in the US - amazon is a no brainer! If i didnt have a no3 already, i would have bought it

I got my Tequila1 from Aliexpress at $53 USD after coupons, cheaper than Amazon, but at Amazon generally they have better returns policy/CS, so I guess they mark up the price for the peace of mind. Received it in 2 weeks.

I actually like the Tequila1 better than my TFZ NO. 3 actually. The No. 3 is more V shaped, with slightly better technicalities, but the soundstage of No. 3 is much more compressed and the upper mids are hot with louder volumes. Tequila1 has a better soundstage (though it is semi open backed), and is more U shaped, with less jaw rattling bass, though it is a basshead set in its own right. Timbre is much better on Tequila1 with a non fatiguing listen and no hot upper mids.

Although compared to some equivalently priced 2020 single DD releases like the iBasso IT00, I think the Tequila1 (released early 2018) shows its age, there are better options nowadays at this price point, and the Aliexpress and Amazon sellers are probably trying to clear stock.

 

[No Disc]

Kinera Baldr has landed. Unboxing photos. Listening impressions sometime over the weekend.

 

[Slater]

An upgrade cable perhaps?

 

[nxnje]

An upgrade cable perhaps?

I've already bought upgrade cables in the past and sound is not affected. I don't mind using stock cables as soon as I have 2 or 3 aftermarket ones that I swap between my most used IEMs. I'd prefer getting a nee pair of IEMs.

 

[unifutomaki]

TRN STM perhaps? Tuning nozzles could be fun to play around with

 

[nxnje]

TRN STM perhaps? Tuning nozzles could be fun to play around with

I have evaluated that as well and it's into my cart with the other IEM I cannot mention here.
Otto says the STM don't have a great/natural timbre capability.

 

[RikudouGoku]

I have evaluated that as well and it's into my cart with the other IEM I cannot mention here.
Otto says the STM don't have a great/natural timbre capability.

If you want natural timbre, then the other iem you have that cannot be mentioned definitely wont be good for you.

 

[zenki]

Save your dough, get a better one

 

[baskingshark]

Hi I've put a little review of the Urbanfun YBF-ISS014 here: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/urbanfun-ybf-iss014.24066/reviews

TLDR: Great sound, marred by QC issues and driver doubt. Big pity these QC problems overshadow the good sound. I hope Urbanfun can fix their QC problems soonish and ensure every set comes with a beryllium driver and proper MMCX connectors, then it'll be a true force to be reckoned with.

 

[IEMusic]

Great sound, marred by QC issues and driver doubt. Big pity these QC problems overshadow the good sound. I hope Urbanfun can fix their QC problems soonish and ensure every set comes with a beryllium driver and proper MMCX connectors, then it'll be a true force to be reckoned with.

I love the sound of my UFs. I personally like it more than my No.3 in every way, bass potency, transient response, bass texturing, midrange tuning, treble extension, etc.