[encoreAC]

Btw the Samsung Galaxy S4 IEM's (EO-HS3303 ) I got for like 6€ are surprisingly good sounding. Definitely recommended! I saw someone recommending them on the Pistons thread and bought them just for fun.
 
They sound like phones for 20-35€, still below my Tenore, but ahead of the Pistons imo. Slight bass bloat (less than the DGS), but mids and highs are well presented. 
Overall sound is tending to the warmer side. Soundstage is really acceptable too.

 

[1clearhead]

Personally, my number one hybrids are still the dgs100's. I can't wait until Sidy releases the dgs200's, I'll be definitely comparing them to my number one dynamics, the SA608's.

 

[squallkiercosa]

For those talking about non-sense materials, they are all gimmicks. it doesn't really matter in the end.
 
Titanium refers to the membrane coating, usually to provide mechanical resistance, Sony uses aluminum in comparison for their hi-end models.
Neodymium as many already know are the magnets and their properties depends or their grade. Almost all dynamic drivers uses nowadays neodymium but no manufacturer disclose the grade of the magnets. 

 

[cjs001]

  For those talking about non-sense materials, they are all gimmicks. it doesn't really matter in the end.
 
Titanium refers to the membrane coating, usually to provide mechanical resistance, Sony uses aluminum in comparison for their hi-tier models.
Neodymium as many already know are the magnets and their properties depends or their grade. Almost all dynamic drivers uses nowadays neodymium but no manufacturer disclose the grade of the magnets. 

Yep, not to mention all that and no one actually breaks it open and test if it's indeed everything claimed to be. I recall there were incidents where companies claim full beryllium diaphragm speakers but turns out it's just a copper alloy with about 3% beryllium or less IIRC. So yeah if you buy things like 5N or 6N OFC, OCC, neodymium, titanium, biopol etc. you more or less take their word for it. I recall seeing someone sell "Carbon fiber" car parts that are just fiberglass made to look and feel like carbon fiber. 

 
I could care less what they're made out of as long as it sounds good and lasts long.

 

[Leo888]

Btw the Samsung Galaxy S4 IEM's (EO-HS3303 ) I got for like 6€ are surprisingly good sounding. Definitely recommended! I saw someone recommending them on the Pistons thread and bought them just for fun.

They sound like phones for 20-35€, still below my Tenore, but ahead of the Pistons imo. Slight bass bloat (less than the DGS), but mids and highs are well presented. 
Overall sound is tending to the warmer side. Soundstage is really acceptable too.

If I remember correctly, the HS-3303 is dual dynamic and sounds pretty decent. Anyone can confirm if these are dual dynamic.

 

[bhazard]

Everyone has their love child IEMs, and they are all different per person. Mine are the Havi, XE800, EDSE, and Dulcimer (EDM only).
 
No one is wrong. In fact, none of us would have ANY of these without everyone's continued contributions. That is what I'm most happy about.
 
Think back to your collections over a year ago and compare to what they are now. Pretty sweet gains since then right? It's only going to get better.

 

[encoreAC]

If I remember correctly, the HS-3303 is dual dynamic and sounds pretty decent. Anyone can confirm if these are dual dynamic.

They should be according to this post, which initially gave me the incentive to buy them:
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/703651/the-xiaomi-pistons-thread/2595#post_11081860

 

[Hisoundfi]

I wouldn't go with the symphonized NRG. It's not a titanium micro driver. It's a standard neodymium. I doubt the tuning will be as good as the S-018, though who knows? I wouldn't pull the trigger.

+100

Im so glad you finally came around on the kzedse. That's one of my favorite iem of 2014,and the best deal by far. Best bang for your buck iem I've ever seen and heard.

 

[Leo888]

They should be according to this post, which initially gave me the incentive to buy them:

http://www.head-fi.org/t/703651/the-xiaomi-pistons-thread/2595#post_11081860

Thanks for the link @encoreAC. Thought I read it before.

 

[encoreAC]

Thanks for the link @encoreAC. Thought I read it before.

No problem, they are dirt-cheap and easily available world-wide, which is quite convenient ;D
Can't go wrong with them.

 

[bravobs]

Hisoundfi, how's your takstar pro80?

 

[twister6]

  Personally, my number one hybrids are still the dgs100's. I can't wait until Sidy releases the dgs200's, I'll be definitely comparing them to my number one dynamics, the SA608's.

 
If you get a chance try to listen to A83   That blue+red pair with its analytical dual BA sound and supporting dynamic driver bass puts every other 3-way hybrid to shame, including other dual BA IEMs like Doppios and IM02.  Still burning them in, but I really like what I'm hearing so far!

 

[NorthernNight]

Chinese is here. And fresh
 
Maybe later after I got familiar with this forum I can help someone who want  to buy AMP from China.
 
LOL

 

[Leo888]

No problem, they are dirt-cheap and easily available world-wide, which is quite convenient ;D
Can't go wrong with them.

Got 2 pairs for some time now. One comes with my S4 and another off eBay. Pretty good for what it cost.

 

[nino9]

  Chinese is here. And fresh
 
Maybe later after I got familiar with this forum I can help someone who want  to buy AMP from China.
 
LOL

Ni hao?
 
I am actually eying a cheap sabre-based dac+amp that my friend is recommending me. he has 3 models from this seller, all are good, but the sabre-based is slightly better than the other two.
 
http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?spm=a1z10.5.w4002-2328342454.60.ga1Pn5&id=26141880762