[PeterDLai]

  The best place to get the TTPOD is DXSoul if you are in the US. It's DX, but US direct with faster shipping.
 
$34 for the clear T1-E
http://www.dxsoul.com/product/ttpod-t1-enhanced-3-5mm-hi-fi-in-ear-earphone-transparent-silver-901335002#.U-gJ1_ldV8E

 
Just so people don't get misled, I believe it may be quicker but still shipped from China/Hong Kong using some service called International Bridge.
 
Source

 

[Leo888]

Just so people don't get misled, I believe it may be quicker but still shipped from China/Hong Kong using some service called International Bridge.

Source

Hi Peter, do you hapoens to know if they ship to Asia country. Thanks.

 

[PeterDLai]

Hi Peter, do you hapoens to know if they ship to Asia country. Thanks.

 
It does not appear that they do as it seems the Dxsoul site is intended for US customers.

 

[Leo888]

It does not appear that they do as it seems the Dxsoul site is intended for US customers.

Oops. That's a bumper. Their prices are good and too bad I'm from Asia. Thanks Peter for the feedback.

 

[encoreAC]

 
^
Never heard the FX850 hype myself and hope to someday hear them but yeah i think the Heaven V would be your complete upgrade ticket to the MH1/C in almost every aspect. Those Vs are like a more refined, slightly leaner but more powerful version of those Sonys just like......
.. Nick Cheung is AMAZING!!! <333s

 
Wait.. what about the Heaven VI then? According to an an comparison on the FAD thread, it seems that the FAD VI is even more lush sounding with more Bass than the FAD V.
Soooo tempting man!

 

[Luis2u4u]

I will receive tomorrow my TTPOD T1-E from DX, I will tell you then if they are OK. I hope it's not the T1 version and that it does not have any issues with the bass or quality.

 

[encoreAC]

Maybe I am late to the party, but I just got my Pistons from ibuygou. I must say that I am not impressed at all since there was so much hype around them. Tenore/Ostry/Sony MH1 are superior in every regard.
 
how are the KZ ED compared to the Pistons? 

 

[rafaelroxalot]

  I will receive tomorrow my TTPOD T1-E from DX, I will tell you then if they are OK. I hope it's not the T1 version and that it does not have any issues with the bass or quality.

tomorrow? i will wait for your impressions, cause i will buy there if there is no issue....

 

[rafaelroxalot]

TTPOd started to sell again on tmall official store 
http://detail.tmall.com/item.htm?spm=a230r.1.14.1.TE3LoM&id=39402833449&ad_id=&am_id=&cm_id=140105335569ed55e27b&pm_id=
 
mstertao on the way? lol

 

[burgunder]

I saw people asking for an open fullsize headphone, but has anyone seen some open portable phones i china?

 

[raisedbywolves]

a question (to bhazard in specific, but others can chime in): if i were to order something like the vivo xe800 from taobao, what is the process for doing that? just create an account, check out, pay with card, done? how long is the expected delivery time? if i could get them before 2 weeks, then i might give them a shot, if not i have to find another beater pair for a plane trip.

 

[encoreAC]

Are you in China? if not then it's impossible in 2 weeks.

 

[raisedbywolves]

nope. and yeah, i figured as much but i have read that occasionally some people get theirs relatively quickly.

 

[TooLazy]

Yeah, the Philips aren't quite as good as the QB2 I wouldn't think. Signature preference plays a role always though. Still the T1-E is probably a better phone than the VSD1S or Pistons or QB(2) or Philips. 

These are the only places I can find them for cheaper right now, besides $45 and over: http://www.dx.com/p/ttpod-t1-enhanced-3-5mm-hi-fi-in-ear-earphone-transparent-silver-335002#.U96GPYBdVdo
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TTPOD-T1E-Enhanced-Bass-HIFI-Music-Dual-Dynamic-Headset-For-MP3-Mobile-PC-/351132979532?_trksid=p2054897.l5658
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TTPOD-T1E-Enhanced-Bass-HIFI-Music-Dual-Dynamic-Headset-For-MP3-Mobile-PC-/351123586283?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

Hope it helps! It is a great iem for the money. Also, I think they would make a good beater iem; they seem really really durable. Time will tell. But I would feel comfortable throwing em' in a bag and working out with them even.

A much belated thank you for the reply, I was on vacation. The good news is that the QB2 is in better shape than I thought so I'm not in a big hurry.
The TTPod does seem like a great IEM, but I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable buying Chinese IEMs from anywhere other than the trio of Penon, LMUE, and MP4Nation, and they cost quite a bit more over there.
Speaking of MP4Nation, I've noticed that they have a couple of KZ IEMs, though not the ones currently being hyped up and at a higher price than from Ali sellers.

Anyway, seems like my options are the TTPod, trying my luck with some KZ off Ali or maybe jumping on the discounted VSD3S from Penon. Some KZ model would probably be ideal (consider that for stuff above the equivalent of 22€ the price jumps up due to the VAT), but the reports on the sellers seems very mixed at best. This is a tough one.

 

[Ap616]

A much belated thank you for the reply, I was on vacation. The good news is that the QB2 is in better shape than I thought so I'm not in a big hurry.
The TTPod does seem like a great IEM, but I'm not sure I'd feel comfortable buying Chinese IEMs from anywhere other than the trio of Penon, LMUE, and MP4Nation, and they cost quite a bit more over there.
Speaking of MP4Nation, I've noticed that they have a couple of KZ IEMs, though not the ones currently being hyped up and at a higher price than from Ali sellers.

Anyway, seems like my options are the TTPod, trying my luck with some KZ off Ali or maybe jumping on the discounted VSD3S from Penon. Some KZ model would probably be ideal (consider that for stuff above the equivalent of 22€ the price jumps up due to the VAT), but the reports on the sellers seems very mixed at best. This is a tough one.

You're welcome! Hope you enjoyed it!

The $45 discounted Vsonic would be a good deal... Also you could order the T1-E from dxsoul as bhazard suggested: http://www.head-fi.org/t/684159/chinese-asian-brand-info-thread-headphones-iems-amps-dacs/5895#post_10786682
Some people will have the T1-E coming in this week from DX and a couple other places I think, so you could wait for some impressions on their order/the iem. Hope it helps!