[Podster]

Now this replaced ver1 in my cart but my cart needs fine tuning again.....stuffs out stuff in.

Ain't it the truth!
 
I too wondered what would happen to the S1 bass with that cable opening

 
I just wish they would add 2 Pin so I could buy different cables for them

 

 

[loomisjohnson]

  Believe me they have much more than a crap ton of bass. 

 They definitely deserve the hype but of course there's no way they can compete with high end alternatives. For their price range they kick massive butt.

i agree with my great friend lurk--the zircons are certainly loud, but have a strange unnatural sound-- exaggerated bass and clear, thin highs, and almost no midrange. there's a number of cheapos that really do hit way above their weight (jr107, diyie800), but to my ears these ain't one of them. they do have a lot of zealots, so maybe i'm wrong--if anyone wants to trade me for mine, just pm me.

 

[bhazard]

 
i agree with my great friend lurk--the zircons are certainly loud, but have a strange unnatural sound-- exaggerated bass and clear, thin highs, and almost no midrange. there's a number of cheapos that really do hit way above their weight (jr107, diyie800), but to my ears these ain't one of them. they do have a lot of zealots, so maybe i'm wrong--if anyone wants to trade me for mine, just pm me.

No, you're not wrong. The Zircons do sound good for EDM, but sound terrible with rock and metal because of that missing midrange. I couldn't get into them either, and I'm one of the biggest budget enthusiasts around.
 
Everyone likes different things though, so I don't dismiss anything, except that claim of coming close to $1k sets... yeah that's nonsense.

 

[Longnotes]

Hi guys, which <$60 iem would you recommend for rock and shoegaze? My piston 3 left earpiece just broke recently and i need another beater iem. I'm about to buy a rebranded version of fidue a65 for only $30 right now but i'm willing to pay more for something better. I'm not sure if there's some kind of obscure chinese iem out there that could beat the fidue a65 for that price and that's why I'm asking you guys

Thanks

 

[Gracesheng]

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[Lurk650]

Believe me they have much more than a crap ton of bass. :basshead:  They definitely deserve the hype but of course there's no way they can compete with high end alternatives. For their price range they kick massive butt.

Sounds like you need to battle them against the HF-209

 

[Audios Mio]

What are the best value IEM's available now? Are the Mi dual drivers the best for under $25?

 

[RedJohn456]

The prodigal son returns!!
 
The LZ A2S is the real deal folks. This is what the LZ A3 should have been. Not only is it cheaper its actually better. So much so, I do have to wonder should I lower my A3 review score...
 
The shells are way better in terms of comfort, and the cable is just pure win. I actually think this might be my favourite cable yet.
 
The LZ A2S has a creamy and rich upper midrange and treble, with a seamless transition into lower midrange which exhibits no bass bleed. The midrange is full, dry and so engaging. As a whole A2S is quite a bit more engaging than the A3 and A2, but doesn't mean they are brighter. 
 
The treble extension and resolution is the most noticeable upgrade, cymbal crashes are precise and natural. Female vocals have excellent textures and is not laid-back at all.
 
It impressed me right out of the box with zero tip rolling. The stock tips for once are not useless and I will use them for the foreseeable future.
 
This is a no brainer, cheaper than what the A2 was iirc and a HECK of a lot cheaper than the A3. 
 
Bravo LZ

 

[Lurk650]

What are the best value IEM's available now? Are the Mi dual drivers the best for under $25?

I gotta tip my hat to the TK Maples and the ipsdi HF-209

 

[robervaul]

Thanks @RedJohn456 Now I just complete the triple X-killer

DQSM D2
TK13
LZ-A2S

 

[crabdog]

Sounds like you need to battle them against the HF-209

Hurr I don't even have the maples yet. Or do you think the 209 is better?

 

[Lurk650]

Hurr I don't even have the maples yet. Or do you think the 209 is better?

Maples are better but the 209 is a good deal for $6 IMO

 

[RedJohn456]

  Thanks @RedJohn456 Now I just complete the triple X-killer

DQSM D2
TK13
LZ-A2S

Did you order them earlier?  Man the build quality is quite good, but that cable is just so damn sexy lol. Fav stock cable ever! The angled jack is a nice bonus and the included mic is money. 

 

[robervaul]

 
Did you order them earlier?  Man the build quality is quite good, but that cable is just so damn sexy lol. Fav stock cable ever! The angled jack is a nice bonus and the included mic is money. 

DQSM has arrived
TK13  May. 31
LZA2S  Jun. 14

 

[originalsnuffy]

I think this thread remains great.  Readers here generally agree on a sound signature they like; now we are "riffing" on that theme with other ideas. Best yet, we are not offending the manufacturer as these were discontinued.