[SynaestheticA]

Why can't wired iems implement an internal DAC like tws? Something that allows them tuning options. The number of tuning switches finding their way onto budget iems seems like a lot of effort to avoid EQ

 

[chinmie]

Why can't wired iems implement an internal DAC like tws? Something that allows them tuning options. The number of tuning switches finding their way onto budget iems seems like a lot of effort to avoid EQ

Internal DAC would require battery/power source, that's why they would instead go with the tuning switches instead

 

[james444]

Internal DAC would require battery/power source, that's why they would instead go with the tuning switches instead

Not only that, but moreover DAC means digital to analog conversion, and what you're feeding those IEMs over the wire is already analog.

 

[MarkGL]

Hi guys... I've currently got the liberty 3 pro buds which I love but if I was let's say slightly tempted to try something new, what would you recommend for a little upgrade to those?

 

[subguy812]

Damn how many of us are not in their 50's here?

I'll go first, hit 30 back in Jan. Still have my hearing, although this year it's been getting worse with Bebe's and loud Noble products. I blame the bebe so my wife doesn't ban me from loud music.

On that point though, I do feel like the Fokus Pro is the first tws I've had that I don't feel needs to be driven particularly loud, either the deeper insertion or the Noble dark magic. Or maybe it is really loud due to the insertion and I'm not saving jack in the department of hearing.

I am in my 50's until tomorrow. Worst part is I have been reviewing for almost a decade and a half and I can notice it takes much more concentration to critical listen than it used to. I catch myself goosing up the volume, not too be able to hear as much as just getting into the tunes. My phones, warn me that I am pushing up the volume or that I need to take a break. That is something years of DAPs and amps didn't do. You can't put the toothpaste back in the tube, but I am a bit more mindful of volume than I once was. That said, it is real difficult not to crank Rival Sons or Iron Maiden.

 

[FreeBlues]

Any reviews or impressions of the Noble H-ANC? I really like Noble's "house sound" and could use a good, no, great ANC for use at my gym that insists on blasting out some terrible noise some say is music. Otherwise, is there a really good say $200 tws that does music really well and does ANC as well?

 

[erockg]

I am in my 50's until tomorrow. Worst part is I have been reviewing for almost a decade and a half and I can notice it takes much more concentration to critical listen than it used to. I catch myself goosing up the volume, not too be able to hear as much as just getting into the tunes. My phones, warn me that I am pushing up the volume or that I need to take a break. That is something years of DAPs and amps didn't do. You can't put the toothpaste back in the tube, but I am a bit more mindful of volume than I once was. That said, it is real difficult not to crank Rival Sons or Iron Maiden.

Who wouldn't crank those bands? Two of the best

 

[BooleanBones]

Worst part is I have been reviewing for almost a decade and a half and I can notice it takes much more concentration to critical listen than it used to. I catch myself goosing up the volume, not too be able to hear as much as just getting into the tunes.

You must be married as well

 

[clerkpalmer]

Any reviews or impressions of the Noble H-ANC? I really like Noble's "house sound" and could use a good, no, great ANC for use at my gym that insists on blasting out some terrible noise some say is music. Otherwise, is there a really good say $200 tws that does music really well and does ANC as well?

They are pretty decent. ANC is okay - not great. Sound is definitely the highlight but they are a step down from the mystique. You could do worse for $200.

 

[subguy812]

 

[clerkpalmer]

Well?

 

[subguy812]

@clerkpalmer which eartips did you settle on?

 

[subguy812]

Out of the box, which I hate doing(because I like to give them time), I can tell Hifi mode is an audiophile tuning.

None of the stock ear tips work for me because I have such a huge ear hole. I am still experimenting with tips, but these are definitely tip dependant. So far, the Azla Crystals and Spinfit CP 360 appear to work best for me.

I really don't want to comment much on the sound until I find the right tips and have some time to get into it. They have a bit of an overall Vshape. Bass is solid, punchy with a some linger to the bass notes.

More to come...

 

[clerkpalmer]

@clerkpalmer which eartips did you settle on?

OEM medium works fine for me.

 

[harpdoc]

subguy812, if i read your post correctly, you turned 60 today. Happy birthday!