IT01's stock cable is good What? Used it with my KC09, and was suprised with the pairing.
My initial impressions with the IT01
Source: Pioneer XDP-30R
Tips: Using the wide bore stock tips.
Bass: A sub-bass oriented IEM. Sub-bass extends well, mid bass if quite punchy and nimble, but not overpowering. There's a slight boominess, but I figured it will calm down after a few more hours of burn in. Great bass texture, and control for 100 USD imo.
Mids are sligtly recessed when compared to bass and the treble, and yet does not sound veiled, too far away, and it not lacking detail. I would not call them thin nor thick. IT01 presents the mid-range with great weight and body.
Treble has good sparkle, air and extention. No complaints here. Not too smooth, or too bright.
Details, separation, imaging, and sound stage is... very good? I would not class its technical capabilities within 100 usd.
Overall, a good all rounder IEM for me. I still prefer my KC09 for certain genres, but the IT01 does not disappoint in whatever genre you throw it in.
After 100 hours, I hope the boominess is gone, and the mids will be slightly more forward to be even with the bass and treble. Let's see. Great so far!