[Redcarmoose]

Have you ever used an Electret Electrostatic Driver before? They are a different kind of deal. I’ve only heard one, not the EST 112.

They look great, but I fear these will sound a bit too bright for my taste. I have EQed the ZEN slightly and they really became totl for me now. I wish Dunu comes with a somewhat « dark-warmism » set a some point.

 

[F700]

Does your H1 pairing with the ZEN give best results?

Yes, the best results from my modest collection. I admit that the xDuoo X10T II helps with the slight EQ. Once more, subjective opinion from a listener loving a full sound signature with great separation and sufficient detail retrieval.

 

[F700]

Have you ever used an Electret Electrostatic Driver before? They are a different kind of deal. I’ve only heard one, not the EST 112.

I had the Bqeyz Spring 1, it sports an e-stat module if not mistaken. Was ok.

 

[Redcarmoose]

Yes, my only other is the Spring 2. But those (both) are piezoelectric not electrostatic, I wonder what the difference is?

I had the Bqeyz Spring 1, it sports an e-stat module if not mistaken. Was ok.

 

[F700]

Yes, my only other is the Spring 2. But those (both) are piezoelectric not electrostatic, I wonder what the difference is?

Not much I guess (in total honesty) I will let the experts tell us the difference

 

[SciOC]

Not much I guess (in total honesty) I will let the experts tell us the difference

Quite a bit. Totally different driver. Different family and totally different setup (piezos are sort of like a planar layout). Piezoelectric is much cheaper than the SONION electret. I'm just glad to see someone is finally honestly presenting the Sonion electret as an ELECTRET rather than pure electrostatic.

Piezos are all over the map in how they sound. The Sonion Electret is very good when implemented well. Treble is very 3D and sort of floats in the air.


The only hesitation I have on this set is the mids. Tuning on the graph looks good, but the knowles is custom, new and could be bad or good. I don't want another set with mediocre mids.

 

[F700]

Quite a bit. Totally different driver. Different family and totally different setup (piezos are sort of like a planar layout). Piezoelectric is much cheaper than the SONION electret. I'm just glad to see someone is finally honestly presenting the Sonion electret as an ELECTRET rather than pure electrostatic.

Piezos are all over the map in how they sound. The Sonion Electret is very good when implemented well. Treble is very 3D and sort of floats in the air.


The only hesitation I have on this set is the mids. Tuning on the graph looks good, but the knowles is custom, new and could be bad or good. I don't want another set with mediocre mids.

Thank you sir for this detailed explanation.

 

[gto88]

Good timing, I am about to buy iem with est, and along comes this est112.
the best thing I like about items from Dunu is the fit, best of all items I have.
However, bass seems tend to weak side, i wonder how the bass on this est112.

 

[corgifall]

I thought the bass was fairly thumpy and I didn’t feel it was lacking. It wasn’t like that with the initial tips I used. I ended up using my own CP145 tips which got me a fantastic seal and I then had no issues with the bass.

 

[TaronL]

I didn't compare the DK3001 Pro since I lent it up to the Headphones.com guys last year and I haven't gotten it back yet.

No clue what you're talking about. Must be @Resolve thieving it up as per usual.

 

[feverfive]

I'm likewise interested in the cable.

Wondering whether a full range ECLIPSE dd + est setup would be both feasible and highly resolving. That's the kind of set I'm hoping DUNU gives us over the next 12 months or so.

 

[Ichos]

Well , well....

 

[gto88]

Well , well....

Looking forward to your impression.

 

[gto88]

I thought the bass was fairly thumpy and I didn’t feel it was lacking. It wasn’t like that with the initial tips I used. I ended up using my own CP145 tips which got me a fantastic seal and I then had no issues with the bass.

I will try cp145 which I have in hand.
@Audio Fun also comment on EST112 bass as : The bass is on the light side.
For EST112, I will be focus on its EST driver performance, but if it can raise bass a bit, it would be perfect.

 

[Ichos]

Looking forward to your impression.

I have them only a couple of days and don't want to rush things.
I am going to burn them for 40-60 hours and then start listening.