[anticute]

 
I replaced the Philips she3590 with LZ-Z03A. Needed a bit of time (or burn-in) to get used to the mids, but realized that's only because they are so much better and make you actually LISTEN. Small in size and fit in my small ear canals.

Might want to read up on the z03a before buying them, they've had some very mixed reviews. I personally did not like them at all, one of the most disappointing IEMs I've bought, but YMMV.

 

[Lurk650]

Might want to read up on the z03a before buying them, they've had some very mixed reviews. I personally did not like them at all, one of the most disappointing IEMs I've bought, but YMMV.

He has them already and enjoys them

 

[ozkan]

Might want to read up on the z03a before buying them, they've had some very mixed reviews. I personally did not like them at all, one of the most disappointing IEMs I've bought, but YMMV.

Same here.

 

[anticute]

He has them already and enjoys them

Yeah, the quote got a bit weird. My remark about the z03a was of course aimed at @erenjay, if that wasn't clear enough earlier.

 

[ozkan]

I can trade my LZ Z03A for **** 4in1. I used them only for a couple of hours.

 

[stacksmasher]

Comparing a sub $100 iem to ones that cost $1K+. Rather pointless.

 
 
No I used to think the same thing but realized when you can source the parts, there is only about $90 worth of parts even in a $1000 IEM.  The difference now is that the Chinese have focused on this market and just like Rolex watches will reverse engineer the $1000 model or the $500 model and sell it for $100.  Its not rocket science when someone else does all the work! 

 

[ld100]

   
 
No I used to think the same thing but realized when you can source the parts, there is only about $90 worth of parts even in a $1000 IEM.  The difference now is that the Chinese have focused on this market and just like Rolex watches will reverse engineer the $1000 model or the $500 model and sell it for $100.  Its not rocket science when someone else does all the work! 

 
So what Chinese IEMs can compete with 500$ IEMs in your opinion?

 

[stacksmasher]

   
So what Chinese IEMs can compete with 500$ IEMs in your opinion?

 
 
I think allot of them are using this package right here:
 
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/GK-31732-000/423-1188-ND/4030114
 
It is a triple driver with the crossover built in. All you have to do is put them in a shell and solder the leads and you have a killer set of IEM's!  
 
What exactly is in a Shure SE535? I bet this is not far off!  

 

[ld100]

   
 
I think allot of them are using this package right here:
 
http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/GK-31732-000/423-1188-ND/4030114
 
It is a triple driver with the crossover built in. All you have to do is put them in a shell and solder the leads and you have a killer set of IEM's!  
 
What exactly is in a Shure SE535? I bet this is not far off!  

 
Can you be more specific? I am new new Chinese IEMs... Would be interested in a trying them out.

 

[ozkan]

I think allot of them are using this package right here:

http://www.digikey.com/product-detail/en/GK-31732-000/423-1188-ND/4030114

It is a triple driver with the crossover built in. All you have to do is put them in a shell and solder the leads and you have a killer set of IEM's!  

What exactly is in a Shure SE535? I bet this is not far off!  

SE535 doesn't worth even the quarter price if you ask me and assuming is plain wrong in this hobby as you have never heard it and you ignore the engineering and tuning which are the most important parts of how a good IEM should be.

Even the drivers and housing are the same it doesn't mean that they will sound identical.

 

[Saoshyant]

   
So what Chinese IEMs can compete with 500$ IEMs in your opinion?

 
You might want to take a look at http://www.head-fi.org/t/781399/audio-pai-audio as I seem to remember there being comparisions to the SE535.  I only have one of their dynamic IEMs, but it's actually really quite good for the price.  The reviews on their multi-BA IEMs all seem promising, so there's a chance they might suit your needs.

 

[procmail]

I'm wondering if the KZ ZSTs and the **** 4in1 take comply tips or perhaps the olives?
 
Would like to order some tips to go with the new earphones.

 

[audio123]

So what Chinese IEMs can compete with 500$ IEMs in your opinion?

flc8s

 

[twister6]

OK, so who got DT86?

 

[audio123]

OK, so who got DT86?

me and mochill