[audio123]

Yeah it needs EQ if not using cipher cable to sound right. Without EQ or cipher cable, it’s one of the worst in terms of tonality. When done right, the planar driver does sound extremely good. That planar bass is to die for, not even Z1R can come close.

Its in a class of its own with the cipher cable.

 

[normie610]

Its in a class of its own with the cipher cable.

Yes and I would encourage anyone who has the opportunity to try the setup I mentioned earlier (R8 + i4 + cipher + Anker adapter). It’s just in a different league. Funnily enough, when I tried them with Cayin N6ii through it’s USB-C port, I didn’t get the same magic as with R8. N6ii sounds more congested, whereas with R8, I’m hearing the most holographic and 3D soundstage I’ve ever experienced with IEMs (unparalleled height, width and depth). Not to mention its top notch resolution, separation and layering. I did find I only need volume levels between 5-10 with this setup though, much lower than with both balance or SE phone out.

 

[toaster]

It’s very different than a traditional iem though, as it’s completely open.

lcdi4 is actually one of the few iems I’ve always wanted to try but never have. I wouldn’t buy it because of its open nature and technical idiosyncrasies, but I’ve heard lots of good things about how it sounds and wouldn’t mind hearing it.

 

[normie610]

It’s very different than a traditional iem though, as it’s completely open.

lcdi4 is actually one of the few iems I’ve always wanted to try but never have. I wouldn’t buy it because of its open nature and technical idiosyncrasies, but I’ve heard lots of good things about how it sounds and wouldn’t mind hearing it.

Yep, it’s just like listening to open back headphones, or airpods pro in transparency mode

 

[audio123]

Yep, it’s just like listening to open back headphones, or airpods pro in transparency mode

Well said!

 

[Vitaly2017]

Yep, it’s just like listening to open back headphones, or airpods pro in transparency mode

Transparency mode sucks lol
In airpod when togle that on man its weird

 

[CANiSLAYu]

Yes and I would encourage anyone who has the opportunity to try the setup I mentioned earlier (R8 + i4 + cipher + Anker adapter). It’s just in a different league. Funnily enough, when I tried them with Cayin N6ii through it’s USB-C port, I didn’t get the same magic as with R8. N6ii sounds more congested, whereas with R8, I’m hearing the most holographic and 3D soundstage I’ve ever experienced with IEMs (unparalleled height, width and depth). Not to mention its top notch resolution, separation and layering. I did find I only need volume levels between 5-10 with this setup though, much lower than with both balance or SE phone out.

How is that even possible? If you're using the Cipher cable then the DAP is just a transport at that point because the cable has its own DAC and amplification. There should be no difference.

 

[normie610]

How is that even possible? If you're using the Cipher cable then the DAP is just a transport at that point because the cable has its own DAC and amplification. There should be no difference.

I’m also surprised and I did a comparison with N6ii as the source and it does sound different. But I’m also hearing noticeable differences between iPad Pro and iPhone (with the same logic it should also sound the same, correct?). That’s why I said if anyone has the opportunity to try that setup, please do so.

 

[normie610]

Transparency mode sucks lol
In airpod when togle that on man its weird

Actually the transparency mode is very good, everything sounds natural to me, especially after the FW was upgraded to 3A283.

 

[subguy812]

At times we are so upper tier focused, I thought it might be nice to show the DUNU SA6 at $550. I know others have shown them here but I received these yesterday.


BRAND: DUNU
MODEL: Studio SA6
NET WEIGHT: 11 g

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 5 Hz - 40 kHz
SENSITIVITY: 113 ± 1 dB at 1 kHz
IMPEDANCE: 60 Ω at 1 kHz
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION: < 0.5% at 1 kHz

BALANCED ARMATURE DRIVER CONFIGURATION:

• BASS [2]: Sonion AcuPass Vented Dual Woofer
• MIDRANGE [2]: Knowles Custom Midrange Driver (×2)
• TREBLE [2]: Knowles Custom Dual Tweeter

TUNING MODES:

• Default Signature (Switch Position ‘I’)
• Atmospheric Immersion (Switch Position ‘ON’)

HOUSING MATERIAL:

• SHELL: German Nice-Fit Hand-Poured UV Acrylic Resin
• FACEPLATE: High-Grade Stabilized Wood

CABLE LENGTH: 1.2 ± 0.1 m
CABLE CONNECTOR: 2-Pin (0.78 mm)

WIRE MATERIAL:
8 Core, High-Purity, Monocrystalline, Silver-Plated Copper

PLUG CONNECTOR:
Patented DUNU Quick-Switch Modular Plug System

INCLUDED PLUG TERMINATION(S):

• 4.4 mm TRRRS Balanced,
• 3.5 mm TRS Single-Ended
• 2.5 mm TRRS Balanced

 

[davidmolliere]

Yeah I love my SA6 they punch above their price point!
The built is superb, only downsides you don't get to pick the unique colors of your model...

 

[pepodenata]

I'm intrigued by something... I'm looking for some iems where electric guitars sound with a good bite... Right now I doubt Lz A7, Dunu Studio and clairvoyance. Could anyone guide me? I really like my Dunu Dk-3001pro, but I need something biter on electric guitars for when I hear hard rock... Perdonen si no es el lugar adecuado para preguntar...

 

[CL14715]

I'm intrigued by something... I'm looking for some iems where electric guitars sound with a good bite... Right now I doubt Lz A7, Dunu Studio and clairvoyance. Could anyone guide me? I really like my Dunu Dk-3001pro, but I need something biter on electric guitars for when I hear hard rock... Perdonen si no es el lugar adecuado para preguntar...

What's your price range?

 

[pepodenata]

What's your price range?

$0-700 If someone gives me some iems I'll be happy to accept them

 

[Frankie D]

I’m also surprised and I did a comparison with N6ii as the source and it does sound different. But I’m also hearing noticeable differences between iPad Pro and iPhone (with the same logic it should also sound the same, correct?). That’s why I said if anyone has the opportunity to try that setup, please do so.

That is a good point. Why would it sound different if the cipher cable is being used? Doesn’t the cipher cable use its own dac and even amp?