[reluctant_engineer]

Glad you're liking them! Their bass is a bit loose and while I don't run into distortion at the volumes I listen (i.e. really low), I could see that becoming an issue as you up the volume dial. Still, they're quite fun Did you stick with the stock tips or have you played around with different options?

Surprisingly, the stock ones provided decent comfort and fit for me. Although I will start tip rolling eventually, to see how it affects the sound.

 

[MuZo2]

   
I didn't buy these.  As a reviewer, typically companies or vendors send me their products for testing and evaluation. Regarding dealing with shady aliexpress or taobao sellers, that is a reason why I ONLY recommend dealing with Penon Audio.  They are actually the one who sent me DT86 for testing.  I've been dealing with these guys for the last 3 years, and it's always a pleasure.

 

 
bought off penon audio lol.
reason why i wanted to do the review because there are quite a number of people waiting for my impressions.
i am just taking one for the team and contributing to the community.

 
@audio123 is yours also a review unit ?

 

[audio123]

   
 
@audio123 is yours also a review unit ?

nope. i have never received a review unit b4 lol
out of my my cayin n5, it sounds like what alex mentioned while from my qp1r it sounds more balanced imo.
it is no match to my fidue sirius.

 

[B9Scrambler]

Surprisingly, the stock ones provided decent comfort and fit for me. Although I will start tip rolling eventually, to see how it affects the sound.

 
Cool! I liked the stock tips too. Haven't bothered trying anything else. Ootb works perfectly for me

 

[audio123]

The DT86 needs tons of power to reach its full potential. The above rig (Questyle QP1R + CrystalConnect Piccolo Diamond + Cayin C5) as compared to using N5 to drive the DT86 is night and day.
With the N5 alone, the sound is veiled. However, with a better source and amping, it brings out the goodness of DT86.

 

[twister6]

My testing was done with PAW Gold and Opus#2, both of which are quite powerful. I will continue over the weekend, try it with different amps, and will capture FR. At the current moment what I'm hearing from the pair I received is pretty bad.

 

[audio123]

My testing was done with PAW Gold and Opus#2, both of which are quite powerful. I will continue over the weekend, try it with different amps, and will capture FR. At the current moment what I'm hearing from the pair I received is pretty bad.

with my n5, it sounds pretty bad. i feel the same as you.
i will try it over the weekend too mixing with different gears,

 

[kimD]

with my n5, it sounds pretty bad. i feel the same as you.
i will try it over the weekend too mixing with different gears,

What does you guys meant pretty bad with DT86?

 

[audio123]

What does you guys meant pretty bad with DT86?

it sounds veiled however with better sources, the sound improves slightly

 

[kimD]

it sounds veiled however with better sources, the sound improves slightly

I see did you try with iPhone 7 yet?

 

[audio123]

I see did you try with iPhone 7 yet?

nope but after some critical listening, i dont recommend it unless one has many gears to work around the iem.

 

[B9Scrambler]

 

[ForceMajeure]

 

Not quite sure what you meant but I might have a feeling..., why not right 

 

 

[anticute]

  Not quite sure what you meant but I might have a feeling..., why not right 

 

Looks like a flip-flop to me

 

[MuZo2]

What is impedance of DT86?