[dc655321]

Here's some more from @malvinviriya:

64 Audio A3t
64 Audio A4t
64 Audio A6t
64 Audio N8t
64 Audio A12t
64 Audio Tia Trio

I was able to listen to those last three in the list at axpona last month. All were very nice for my tastes.
I was little dismissive of the 12t based on @crinacle's ranking of the A12, but the new version with the tia was great IMO.
In fact, I ordered an A12t for myself, and a trio for my wife. Hopefully, they arrive soon.

 

[crinacle]

Greetings from Singapore, I'm back! Just had a quick tour around some shops and got a huge amount of data, so prepare for a huge dump maybe tomorrow.

Just some reminders, in preparation for any future controversy or questions:

• The new measurements are based on the IEC60318-4 standard. They are raw and not compensated to any target curve.
• The "jaggedness" in the bass frequencies is due to a low-resolution correction of roll-off by the software. I have been trying to resolve this the past few weeks but I haven't reached a good solution yet, so just live with it. It's not that big an issue.
• Universal IEM measurements are taken at ~3mm from the reference plane. This results in an inherent 8k-ish resonance spike in all measurements that may or may not be ignored depending on your interpretation of the measurements.
• Custom IEM measurements are taken at the reference plane sealed with acoustic putty (I use blutack) which is consistent with standard procedure. The resonance point for these cases are closer to 9k-10k.
• Anyone who misinterprets the results of my measurements are not my responsibility. Vice versa applies. My analyses are mine alone as much as others' are theirs. They do not speak for me.

Secondly, I'll be in Zeppelin & Co. on Tuesday, 12th June. Anyone who's interested in having their exotic IEMs measured just drop by, say hi and let me have a go. Always a delight to play with some rare and unique gear.

 

[crinacle]

Dump #1 of many to come.

Spoiler: 64 Audio N8t

M20 module
M15 module

64 Audio Tia Trio
64 Audio Tia Fourte
Acoustune HS1004
Acoustune HS1501
Acoustune HS1503
Acoustune HS1551
Audio Genetic AG2
Campfire Orion (misnamed in graph)
Campfire Comet
Campfire Polaris
Campfire Dorado
Campfire Andromeda
Campfire Vega
Campfire Atlas
Delta Air complimentary IEMs (codenamed "???" in legacy)
Earsonics EM10
Empire Ears Legend X

Spoiler: Empire Ears Phantom

Zeppelin & Co demo unit
Euphoria Audio demo unit

Hyla Nerva X
iBasso IT04
Jomo Haka
Jomo Jazz
Jomo Salsa
Jomo Samba

Spoiler: Jomo Quatre

Filterless
Red filter
White filter
Black filter

Jomo Tango

Spoiler: Jomo Flamenco

Both switches on
Both switches off
Switch comparisons

Justear Club Sound (custom)
KZ ZSR
Phonak PFE232
Shozy Hibiki
Singapore Airlines complimentary IEMs
Ultimate Ears UE6
Ultimate Ears Live
Vision Ears VE5

Spoiler: VIsion Ears VE6

X1
X2
Comparison

Vision Ears VE8
Warbler Prelude (custom)

 

[swesko]

Nice one on the n8..only the u18t missing

 

[dc655321]

@crinacle is there a reason why none of your new plots are log-linear?
Maybe the plotting software is non-cooperative on this front?

The current format compresses 90% of the information into 50% of the plot area.

 

[vladstef]

I have to say that I really prefer these new graphs not just due to accuracy but Y scale in particular. Feels like you can see a lot more information due to less of a difference between max-min dB. Also, R and L instead of averaging is a nice touch.

They are uglier looking though

 

[dc655321]

EDIT: learn how to attach image...

 

[dc655321]

Also, R and L instead of averaging is a nice touch.

Agreed, R/L channel info is great.
Consumers should know how much care (or lack thereof) producers put into channel balance.

 

[crinacle]

@crinacle is there a reason why none of your new plots are log-linear?
Maybe the plotting software is non-cooperative on this front?

The current format compresses 90% of the information into 50% of the plot area.

AudioTools uses an octave scaling system which is flat on pink noise. I would definitely prefer decade scaling with white noise though, but you can only have so much when you go portable on a phone.

 

[dc655321]

AudioTools uses an octave scaling system which is flat on pink noise. I would definitely prefer decade scaling with white noise though, but you can only have so much when you go portable on a phone.

Fair enough...

I can just run your raw data through a bit of Python code (as above) if I want a different look.

Thanks for providing that data BTW.
I did not see your latest deluge of info at your Google Drive link previously posted.
Still planning to keep that resource updated too?

 

[crinacle]

Fair enough...

I can just run your raw data through a bit of Python code (as above) if I want a different look.

Thanks for providing that data BTW.
I did not see your latest deluge of info at your Google Drive link previously posted.
Still planning to keep that resource updated too?

That will take a while. The app is linked to my iCloud drive which is linked to my desktop back in Melbourne. Plus, I'll need to scrub out all personal details out of the raw text files before I upload them. I'll see if I can do it all soon off my laptop though.

 

[Slater]

Agreed, R/L channel info is great.
Consumers should know how much care (or lack thereof) producers put into channel balance.

And gear manufacturers, into how much care (or lack thereof) they put into volume balancing the drivers on each side.

 

[crinacle]

Dump #2.

Acoustune HS1001
Acoustune HS1003
Advanced M51D
Advanced M55D
A&K T8iE Mk1
Brainwavz B400
Daiso $2 earphones
Dita Fealty
Dita Fidelity
Dita Dream
Empire Ears EVR
Empire Ears ESR
Empire Ears Bravado
Empire Ears Vantage
Empire Ears Nemesis
Etymotic ER4SR
Etymotic ER4XR
Fake SE846
Final Audio E4000
Final Audio E5000

Spoiler: JH Audio Angie

Min Bass
Pot at 2 o'clock
Max bass

Spoiler: JH Audio Rosie

Min Bass
Pot at 2 o'clock
Max bass

Spoiler: JH Audio JH16v2 Performance Series

Min Bass
Pot at 2 o'clock
Max bass

Kinera BD005
KZ ED16 (misnamed on graph)
KZ ES4
KZ S4
KZ ZS3
KZ ZS5v1
KZ ZS5v2
KZ ZS10

Spoiler: LZ A4

Blue nozzle + Blue vent
Blue nozzle + Red vent
Blue nozzle + Black vent
Red nozzle + Blue vent
Red nozzle + Red vent
Red nozzle + Black vent
Green nozzle + Blue vent
Green nozzle + Red vent
Green nozzle + Black vent
Pink nozzle + Blue vent
Pink nozzle + Red vent
Pink nozzle + Black vent
Grey nozzle + Blue vent
Grey nozzle + Red vent
Grey nozzle + Black vent
Black nozzle + Blue vent
Black nozzle + Red vent
Black nozzle + Black vent

Oriolus Mk2
Oriolus Forsteni
Rhapsodio Clipper
Shure KSE1200
Stax SR-002
Taobao 3 driver (mislabeled on graph)
Taobao 6 driver
Ultimate Ears Reference Monitors (custom)
Whizzer A15
Whizzer A15 Pro

 

[crinacle]

First post table has been updated with all the recent data.

 

[crinacle]

Forgot about this one.

Massdrop x NuForce EDC3