[Sylmar]

  Yep, that`s what I meant. Only ones that haven`t been overly rubbery and sticky are ANV, GR and R35.

True but they also give me the feeling of being strong and robust. The KZ ZN1 mini's cables are built like a tank especially. 

 

[Podster]

  If You want beauty, there`s others to choose from:
 
Tennmak Piano: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tennmak-Piano-in-ear-back-neck-sport-detachatble-3-5mm-earphone-earbud-heaphone-with-microphone-and/32598892980.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.82.linJhv
 
TFZ Series-1: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/TFZ-SERIES-1-Wide-Frequency-HiFi-Dual-Loop-Dynamic-Dual-Chamber-In-Ear-Earphones/32655069995.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.13.T59NWg&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_2_10037_10034_10033_507_10032_10020_10017_10021_10022_10009_10008_9999_10018_10019,searchweb201603_9&btsid=1570398e-2e2c-4b68-b1cc-ebcc275ccf4b
 
HCK **** UEs: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-****-UEs-Custom-Made-Double-Dynamic-Drive-Unit-In-Ear-Earphone-HIFI-Monitor-Sports-Headphone/32606992914.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.154.linJhv
 
AUGLAMOUR R8: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-Newest-Original-AUGLAMOUR-R8-In-Ear-Earphones-Ear-Hook-Metal-Earphones-Upgrade-HIFI-Headphones-DIY/32495451792.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.3.Ns8j78&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_2_10037_10034_10033_507_10032_10020_10017_10021_10022_10009_10008_9999_10018_10019,searchweb201603_9&btsid=ebc5d11b-b0f4-4204-9835-806dec099e9c
 
and some others...

Good choices Coil, I have the TFZ's on the way, the R8's are pretty good to

 
If everybody had you skilz those rubbery cables would not be an issue

 

[Lurk650]

@loomisjohnson def spend the time burning the UEs in, they will turn out great. It's worth it. They have become my new DD too. 
 
Another good thing is I shipped the TK12 out today so you should be receiving it soon and already have well over 300 hours of burn and play time on them. Put a new pair of Medium Auvios on them for ya. 
 
The modding of my M50s (removing ear pad foam and adding an ethernet cable under each ear cup last night), its like a whole new headphone. Sound stage is wide enough now to suit my tastes. These should hold me over until I get my new IEMs. 

 

[nolife1123]

Ļ

Thanks; I knew comments had been made regarding the controls of the Ruizu and I had planned to write some simplified instructions...is it really that bad?? :blink:

I can't find much info on the two you've linked and price wise, they're pushing me a little if I want to include any reasonable earphones, though if someone can provide any insight...

The Benjie's are pretty much the same as Ruizu afaik, although the UI looks better.
It kinda takes a bit of getting used to, I own the Ruizu X08 and by brother has the X02, I find the X08's controls a lot better.
It comes with instructions (at least the X08 from gearbest did, discounted it to 13$ when I bought mine), but it's still a bit weird, took me a few mins for eqing this week after owning it for 2 months now, and so far I've only charged it once and I use it for about 2-4 hours a day 5 days a week .
Make note that there's a noticable level of ground noise when nothing's playing tho.

 

[carltonh]

  If You want beauty, there`s others to choose from:
 
Tennmak Piano: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Tennmak-Piano-in-ear-back-neck-sport-detachatble-3-5mm-earphone-earbud-heaphone-with-microphone-and/32598892980.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.82.linJhv
 
TFZ Series-1: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/TFZ-SERIES-1-Wide-Frequency-HiFi-Dual-Loop-Dynamic-Dual-Chamber-In-Ear-Earphones/32655069995.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.13.T59NWg&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_2_10037_10034_10033_507_10032_10020_10017_10021_10022_10009_10008_9999_10018_10019,searchweb201603_9&btsid=1570398e-2e2c-4b68-b1cc-ebcc275ccf4b
 
HCK **** UEs: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-****-UEs-Custom-Made-Double-Dynamic-Drive-Unit-In-Ear-Earphone-HIFI-Monitor-Sports-Headphone/32606992914.html?spm=2114.13010308.0.154.linJhv
 
AUGLAMOUR R8: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-Newest-Original-AUGLAMOUR-R8-In-Ear-Earphones-Ear-Hook-Metal-Earphones-Upgrade-HIFI-Headphones-DIY/32495451792.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.3.Ns8j78&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_2_10037_10034_10033_507_10032_10020_10017_10021_10022_10009_10008_9999_10018_10019,searchweb201603_9&btsid=ebc5d11b-b0f4-4204-9835-806dec099e9c
 
and some others...

I have the HCK UEs dual dynamic 10mm+8mm, and they are ok, but I probably won't recommend them. They have a lot of midbass and midrange, not much subbass and treble. They are especially warm sounding, and a little slow, which naturally follows that signature. They are similar to the KZ ZN1 Mini in signature, but I tihnk the ZN1 Mini is a little better. Both respond very well to EQ. If you want something in that format and mid-forward sound signature, I'd strongly recommend the Tennmak Pro over these, even though the Tennmak Pro sounds great, it also lacks a bit of subbass, but I can EQ it up.

 

[loomisjohnson]

  @loomisjohnson def spend the time burning the UEs in, they will turn out great. It's worth it. They have become my new DD too. 
 
Another good thing is I shipped the TK12 out today so you should be receiving it soon and already have well over 300 hours of burn and play time on them. Put a new pair of Medium Auvios on them for ya. 
 
The modding of my M50s (removing ear pad foam and adding an ethernet cable under each ear cup last night), its like a whole new headphone. Sound stage is wide enough now to suit my tastes. These should hold me over until I get my new IEMs. 

lurk, looking forward to the tk12s. wrt the ues, did you find a real significant change after burnin? can you compare the ues to the tk12? inquiring minds want to know....

 

[posnera]

Looking forward to a review of the TFZ Series 1.  Was considering them along with the PMV-A01.

 

[Wyrdrune]

Hi all,

Not sure if this is the best place to ask but I wondered if anyone could offer some advice?

I'm looking to buy my father a cheap DAP and earphones, to see if they would suit his music needs. When I say cheap, I'm looking at around £20 in total and have been looking at the Ruizu A02 and Xiaomi Piston 3 earphones.

Would this be the best way to go; I have read good things about the KZ HDS1 Air Minis and the small saving over the Pistons would let me throw in a small SD card, or should I be looking at something else?

Cheers,

Chris

Forgot to say; he'll probably use it to listen to R 'n B, Blues, Jazz and may occasionally use the DAP to output to a basic hifi set-up.

For earphones I can recommend the VE Monks. They are a very capable and likeable earphone and they'll cost just £5 or £6 delivered. They're also an earbud rather than an iem, which some older people prefer (I certainly do).

I can't give any recommendations on a dap at this price but there are quite a few daps on aliexpress for less than £20 which claim to provide lossless file playback. I'd start there and search head-fi for reviews of models that catch your eye.

 

[AudioDHD]

Naah, this time no. If these SQ is true and up to what I`ve been reading, then this private DIY IEM business need some support   Few € lost for my wallet will give some support I hope.

Good on you! I do the same, especially for the products that deserve more than their selling price suggests. Like the 808s! Metal or wooden casing might make a subtle difference but its a win win nonatter which you choose. They are only $100 IEMs in my collection so far that can get close to the sparkle and resolution of my Fidue A83's. .Shozy Zeros are a different animal entirely but an equally enjoyable listen for another $20US.

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

 Just receive the KZ N1 and Z1 today, hum, I don't know what to say for the moment but in the invasion of earphones I use this last days I can say they don't have a big spell on me...I prefer the N1, but feel the sound isn't clean and elegant enough. Don't think the drivers in there are very good. The sounstage is enormous tough.
Do the KZ z1-n1 need some burn in to lost the kind of veiled sound the have????
 
I way prefer the Rock Zircon Nano, that feel more hi quality sound to me...I test both on same complexe IDM track (ASH KOOSHA) and whole sound spectrum is better with the Zircon, more fast too, more resolition and instruments separations...yep, K.O for now, hope the burn in will make next round more muscular for the KZ.

 

[CB68]

Thanks for the info.

Is the background noise with the Benjie or Ruizu; I thought the Ruizus were fairly quiet?

 

[Lurk650]

 
lurk, looking forward to the tk12s. wrt the ues, did you find a real significant change after burnin? can you compare the ues to the tk12? inquiring minds want to know....

Bass became more controlled, treble opened up, mids came out to play and the highs got more crisp. Versus the TK12, the UEs are have a more prominent impact in the bass, mids are more forward and the highs are brighter. The TK12 has a bit wider sound stage and better separation. Vocals of course are more intimate in the UEs but they are still good in the 12's. 12's aren't necessarily power hungry but the more power the more they will open up.
 
I've described the two as the UEs are more energetic when you are feeling tired, the 12's are for when you just want to relax and really zone out in the music. 

 

[meraias]

Oh god, anyone watched the unboxing video for AUGLAMOUR R8 In Ear Earphones!? It all reeks premium everywhere, and 31USD free shipping plus cool carry case!? Totally make my heart itch!
Did anyone tried it? how does it sounds compare to the TFZ SERIES 1 dual BA?
 
BY @CoiL
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-Newest-Original-AUGLAMOUR-R8-In-Ear-Earphones-Ear-Hook-Metal-Earphones-Upgrade-HIFI-Headphones-DIY/32495451792.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.3.Ns8j78&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_2_10037_10034_10033_507_10032_10020_10017_10021_10022_10009_10008_9999_10018_10019,searchweb201603_9&btsid=ebc5d11b-b0f4-4204-9835-806dec099e9c

 

[CoiL]

 
TFZ SERIES 1 dual BA?

They shouldn`t be BA - just single dynamic with dual chamber.

 

[audio123]

  Oh god, anyone watched the unboxing video for AUGLAMOUR R8 In Ear Earphones!? It all reeks premium everywhere, and 31USD free shipping plus cool carry case!? Totally make my heart itch!
Did anyone tried it? how does it sounds compare to the TFZ SERIES 1 dual BA?
 
BY @CoiL
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/100-Newest-Original-AUGLAMOUR-R8-In-Ear-Earphones-Ear-Hook-Metal-Earphones-Upgrade-HIFI-Headphones-DIY/32495451792.html?spm=2114.01010208.3.3.Ns8j78&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_0,searchweb201602_2_10037_10034_10033_507_10032_10020_10017_10021_10022_10009_10008_9999_10018_10019,searchweb201603_9&btsid=ebc5d11b-b0f4-4204-9835-806dec099e9c

its overrated i can tell you. i bought it because unboxing is nice but it's source dependent. with my phone and plenue d, it sounds mediocre. with the dx80, average and with my last dap, ak100ii, still average. dont waste your money bud.