Do you think the Radsone ES100 bluetooth DAC/AMP will be able to power the Ry4S 300 ohm sufficiently?
I don't own the ES100. But my humble fiio A3 which has no balanced output can drive it.
Do you think the Radsone ES100 bluetooth DAC/AMP will be able to power the Ry4S 300 ohm sufficiently?
Any recommendations in the $200 range? My most frequently used 'phones are blon bl03's, ety er2xr, akg k371.
Any recommendations in the $200 range? My most frequently used 'phones are blon bl03's, ety er2xr, akg k371.
Any recommendations in the $200 range? My most frequently used 'phones are blon bl03's, ety er2xr, akg k371.
That's a pretty interesting statement, considering Etymotic's ER series is highly regarded. I'd be interested in your thoughts on the differences between the two. How's their attack, timbre, and staging/imaging compare? Also how's the treble extension on the st-10, does treble have good air and sparkle, or is it more flat and dull?My most listened to iem is the er4xr and I absolutely love the Smabat st-10. It has a very similar sound, dry, clear, detailed with a sub bass lift.
Also I'm assuming you have the original 45ohm st-10, if it's the st-10s which ohm variant is it? Thanks for your time.
ST-10S Black Gold is absolutely stunning, but it required a decent source with a bit of power. Driving it from a weak source, while still sounds good, won't likely going to be its best. In comparison, ST-10 is slightly drier - think of it as closer to ER4S tuning while ST-10S Black Glod is somewhere in between ER4P and ER4S.
As for ST-10S Black SIlver - it is more like a smoothed down ER4P. But last I heard, Smabat might be doing a small reversion to improve its treble so it can be closer to the original ST-10 tuning, as requested by many of ST-10 original users.
Thanks for your impressions.
How does ST10S Black Gold compare to some of the TOTL/higher tier earbuds?
How do I know what earbuds are good?
It is a ToTL on its own right. While the original ST-10 might sounds a little dry for some, technically it is almost as good as any earbud. ST-10S Black Gold just improves upon its by a slight retuning that gives it just enough warmth without taking away the neutralness, with also an improvement on a more immersive soundstage.
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I ordered my ST-10s Black/Gold on 11-APR, and according to AliExpress shipping, it was handed over to their Post Office on 12-APR.
There's been no additional tracking info.
So, I'm still looking forward to receiving my earbuds.
Aw.. A couple weeks back I ordered the st-10s black silver. I'm wondering if I should of just waited for the revision. Oh well.ST-10S Black Gold is absolutely stunning, but it required a decent source with a bit of power. Driving it from a weak source, while still sounds good, won't likely going to be its best. In comparison, ST-10 is slightly drier - think of it as closer to ER4S tuning while ST-10S Black Glod is somewhere in between ER4P and ER4S.
As for ST-10S Black SIlver - it is more like a smoothed down ER4P. But last I heard, Smabat might be doing a small reversion to improve its treble so it can be closer to the original ST-10 tuning, as requested by many of ST-10 original users.
That's a pretty interesting statement, considering Etymotic's ER series is highly regarded. I'd be interested in your thoughts on the differences between the two. How's their attack, timbre, and staging/imaging compare? Also how's the treble extension on the st-10, does treble have good air and sparkle, or is it more flat and dull?
Also I'm assuming you have the original 45ohm st-10, if it's the st-10s which ohm variant is it? Thanks for your time.
I really enjoy my bk2, but my two largest complaints are lack of bass and treble sparkle. If the st-10 has those, especially good treble extension, it'll definitely be at the top of my wish list.