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FIDUE A83 impressions and discussion thread
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An amazing review! Very detailed and to the point. I love it.
I think a comparison with the A83 would have been useful.
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What cable do you use in your Video? Does it fit Fiio F9 pro. Thanks Klaus
What cable do you use in your Video? Does it fit Fiio F9 pro. Thanks Klaus
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What cable do you use in your Video? Does it fit Fiio F9 pro. Thanks Klaus
Which video bro?
A83?
I don't think i did one?
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Yes. It is from bad guy good Audio Reviews. I thougt that are you because the table carpet (?) is like yours - hawaiien! Sorry for my mistakeWhich video bro?
A83?
I don't think i did one?
No dedicated thread for the A85 Virgo yet?
Anyway, here's my full English review, including comparisons to its predecessor: http://kopfhoerer-lounge.blogspot.com/2017/12/fidue-a85-virgo-review-english.html#more
They've definitely improved some areas and went for a much more elegant, premium appearance, but as a Fidue fan, I unfortunately also have to say that there are things that are a step back.
Anyway, here's my full English review, including comparisons to its predecessor: http://kopfhoerer-lounge.blogspot.com/2017/12/fidue-a85-virgo-review-english.html#more
They've definitely improved some areas and went for a much more elegant, premium appearance, but as a Fidue fan, I unfortunately also have to say that there are things that are a step back.
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This was the risk I would say, because the A83 were already lacking in the mids area.They've definitely improved some areas and went for a much more elegant, premium appearance, but as a Fidue fan, I unfortunately also have to say that there are things that are a step back.
It's like they didn't want to cannibalize the A91 on purpose by giving the A83 a similar signature... or they just couldn't because of the missing driver for the mids, pick you choice.
This was the risk I would say, because the A83 were already lacking in the mids area.
It's like they didn't want to cannibalize the A91 on purpose by giving the A83 a similar signature... or they just couldn't because of the missing driver for the mids, pick you choice.
The A85 is actually a three-way hybrid IEM with a crossover and one of the two BA drivers dedicated to the mids. They went for this (not all that uncommon and rather popular among several Asian hybrid IEMs) bright upper mid tonality on purpose to give female voices a stronger focus. Unfortunately, in my opinion, they overdid this by a few notches, especially since the A85, in contrast to the A83, lacks some lower midrange warmth to outbalance the elevation, which is a pity given that the A85's highs are more even/linear and that its lows have got more of a nice sub-bass focused lift. But yeah, midrange timbre is unfortunately a step back in my book.
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At least the A91 are still kings of the Fidue kingdom for their glorious midrange and overall balance.
Do you think a83 is still a good buy coming from a73?
Midgetguy
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These days, I think you can do better for the price.Do you think a83 is still a good buy coming from a73?
These days, I think you can do better for the price.
Okay, what are you thinking of?
Midgetguy
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Honestly, you've got a pretty decent set of IEMs already in the A73. Are you looking for a different sound signature? Because the A83 certainly was a different sound signature than the A73. A83 had more of a somewhat balanced, but v-shaped sig and the A73 is a much warmer tilt. If you're looking for something in the A73 sig, I don't think I can be of much help. But in the vein of balanced v-shaped sig, I've lately been enjoying the MEEAudio Pinnacle P2 which can be had for $100, though I think the stock cable is crap and would advise getting an aftermarket one.Okay, what are you thinking of?
I'd also say to pop into this thread. I frequent this most often and several of the people there have had experience with way more IEMs than I have spanning across more price brackets. I think you'll have better luck finding a new IEM successor if you just give an overview of what you've got and what you're looking for in a new successor IEM.
harry501501
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Hey all, will a cheap standard mmxc cable still lock on to the A83 or does it have to be the exact same type? Got an opp for cheap used set but don't come with original cable just the monitors
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