[ZapX629]

All things I was considering

. Also can get a pair of Tenores for around $40. How do those compare? I've heard they can have some quality issues.

 

[mochill]

Sold my tenore , havi is way better and so is all the listed above iem

 

[gyx11]

Sold my tenore , havi is way better and so is all the listed above iem

mochill I thought you loved the tenores! which was why you sold your original B3 and Ostries?

was it after you got your DX90 and NX1?

 

[Exesteils]

It helps that most people were able to pick up the XE800's for under $50 (I got mine for $45 shipped) which is an absolute steal.  I seriously haven't heard any IEM better than the XE800 in the 150-200 range.

Currently the cheapest "reliable" price of taobao for them is around 490rmb, or $80 usd.

Of course, there are cheaper, but I wouldn't buy from those without any feedback.

 

[Hisoundfi]

mochill I thought you loved the tenores! which was why you sold your original B3 and Ostries?

was it after you got your DX90 and NX1?

Lol I wasn't going to say anything but now the cat's out of the bag.

You sold all your gear and joined the tenore cult in the midst of starting the kc06a thread lol

Just goes to show that iems are like women, as things get more serious and committed you start to see flaws and that hotty down the street you used to talk to is suddenly super sexy once again

 

[Wokei]

Lol I wasn't going to say anything but now the cat's out of the bag.

You sold all your gear and joined the tenore cult in the midst of starting the kc06a thread lol

Just goes to show that iems are like women, as things get more serious and committed you start to see flaws and that hotty down the street you used to talk to is suddenly super sexy once again

+ funny

 

[SkiesOfAzel]

Figured I'd repost this in here since there are so many helpful people. I'm looking to get a new IEM for a family member for her birthday. She listens to mostly classic rock, alternative, and singer/songwriter stuff. She prefers clarity and instrument separation above anything. I was thinking maybe the T1 would be a good one to try, or maybe even the T1E. Anyone have any suggestions?

 

I haven't listened to the Having but if we are taking unamped, the KC06 is probably your best bet. It's very clear sounding, it has the best instrument separation i'be ever heard from a sub 100$ item and it excels at vocal reproduction.

 

[ZapX629]

How bad is the isolation on the Ostry? I've heard it isn't too great, but the sounds quality sounds very tempting.

 

[rontant]

Here is another one I found: SENDIY. Please share your impressions if you have any of Sendiy's model.
 
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=39166421008&ali_refid=a3_430258_1007:1105279743:7:412087414_0_100:e160b1f71844a44fb72be588866c421b&ali_trackid=1_e160b1f71844a44fb72be588866c421b&spm=0.0.0.0.LGKdAW

 

[SkiesOfAzel]

How bad is the isolation on the Ostry? I've heard it isn't too great, but the sounds quality sounds very tempting.

 

It's double vented so it's below average. It's not the best option for commuting but it's bearable with a good seal.

 

[rontant]

  Figured I'd repost this in here since there are so many helpful people. I'm looking to get a new IEM for a family member for her birthday. She listens to mostly classic rock, alternative, and singer/songwriter stuff. She prefers clarity and instrument separation above anything. I was thinking maybe the T1 would be a good one to try, or maybe even the T1E. Anyone have any suggestions?

 
If I were you, I would just get her a Mi Piston 2.1 IF Edition. As a winner of Germany Design award, it comes with a very nice elegant plastic box that smells like chocolate. I am sure she will like it. T1 and Havi are great but they may look too big for her.

 

[rontant]

@ZapX629 Oops... I forgot you had said your piece about Piston in the Piston thread. I retract my recommendation then.

 

[HardstyleLoco96]

I'm going to stick with the KC06A I don't know what it is but theres something I like about them.

 

[Shawn71]

@ZapX629
 Oops... I forgot you had said your piece about Piston in the Piston thread. I retract my recommendation then.

And he also posted her sound preference.....

 

[Pastapipo]

Figured I'd repost this in here since there are so many helpful people. I'm looking to get a new IEM for a family member for her birthday. She listens to mostly classic rock, alternative, and singer/songwriter stuff. She prefers clarity and instrument separation above anything. I was thinking maybe the T1 would be a good one to try, or maybe even the T1E. Anyone have any suggestions?

I've got the same music taste. You could off course get the long forgotten LG Quadbeat, ticks all the boxes.
The moe SS01 are the clearest iems I've heard with excellent separation, but I find them too V shaped for indie/alternative.
Separation on the T1E is great, but I think they are not on par with the others mentioned.