[Mindspin311]

Try PenonAudio.

Hmm, looks like they're offering free shipping up to Shanghai from HK. At least the shipping charge doesn't change when I add my address. Thanks!

 

[CoiL]

Trying European walnut (Juglans regia) as first half-open backplate example. Also hoping to get some Lilac (Syringa vulgaris) to test out difference.
Prefer looks of walnut but Lilac might be upgrade SQ wise, specs are probably closer to gaboon ebony also.

Edit: First test plate with "hardened" walnut successfully done! I like looks and match of walnut with red/blue shells ;P

 

[sponsor]

So, got my puppies after more than 3 weeks of waiting from penon.
First impression, pretty good build quality, and that cable , hats off to iBasso for this awesome cable.

Just had a half hour of brief listening session after a couple of hours burnin done with pink noise, frequency sweeps.
Initial impression, quite good, previously had MA750s who somebody stole , but compared to them, IT01 has pretty good detail retrieval.
Lows are pretty impressive, mids sounds rich, highs are not at all ear-piercing, vocals are a little bit laidback. Quite soothing sound signature actually.

Overall, better than my MA750s in every aspect, apart from the soundstage. Instrument separation is better than MA750s, but soundstage feels a tiny bit narrower than the MA750s.
Will keep them on burnin for 3-4 days now till the 100hr mark. Let's see how they change after that.

Spoiler: Some Images

 

[ddr]

I highly recommend Comply's (TS 400 fits the IT01) for added comfort. The included silicone kept slipping out of my ears due to moisture and oil build up in my canal over long listening periods.

I've had a good experience with the MandarinES Symbio W from the head-fi user that sells 'em on ebay. Ordered two sets (6 pairs) for my IEM's.

Also received the F9/F9 pro's stock balanced cable to try, supposedly way less microphonics than the RC-MMCXB. It'll probably be a downgrade compared to the stock IT01 cable but I want to compare the two on a Hiby R6.

 

[Mindspin311]

Will the Mee Audio MMCX bluetooth cable have enough power for these?

https://www.amazon.com/MEE-audio-Bl...=UTF8&qid=1526538826&sr=1-1&keywords=mee+btx1

 

[Colors]

Will the Mee Audio MMCX bluetooth cable have enough power for these?

https://www.amazon.com/MEE-audio-Bl...=UTF8&qid=1526538826&sr=1-1&keywords=mee+btx1

It should. I have this cable and it worked fine with my Campfire Comets which has a higher impedance.

 

[Cloudtastrophe]

Is the cable for the it01 sold separately?! I want it for my IT03!!

 

[bowei006]

Is the cable for the it01 sold separately?! I want it for my IT03!!

Yes it is. Try their website and penon audio

 

[Cloudtastrophe]

Yes it is. Try their website and penon audio

Neither of those sites have the cable though P:

 

[ddr]

they have the balanced version:
https://penonaudio.com/ibasso-cb12cb13.html

which i thought was a bit much for these iems

 

[handwander]

As someone mainly using multi-BA IEMs and looking for either a DD or hybrid in the under $100 range, is this the best option? Praise is almost universal but wondering if there's an alternative I'm ignoring.

 

[Cloudtastrophe]

i might just buy the it01 for the cable. Can anyone confirm if there is memory wire?

they have the balanced version:
https://penonaudio.com/ibasso-cb12cb13.html

which i thought was a bit much for these iems

 

[Cloudtastrophe]

As someone mainly using multi-BA IEMs and looking for either a DD or hybrid in the under $100 range, is this the best option? Praise is almost universal but wondering if there's an alternative I'm ignoring.

What performance range are you looking for, what use case, sound signature, and what multi BA iems do you have?

 

[rayliam80]

i might just buy the it01 for the cable. Can anyone confirm if there is memory wire?

There is a memory wire. Though it's not very stiff. I find it comfortable.

 

[handwander]

What performance range are you looking for, what use case, sound signature, and what multi BA iems do you have?

I'm ignorant with regards to technical answers so I'll avoid performance range - use case is 100% portable use with a DAP and main IEMs now are a 3BA NiceHCK Japanese model (DT300).

Was contemplating getting the Rose Mini 2 but realized I'd rather try a DD or Hybrid to compliment what I use now rather than another BA-only pair. Rose Aurora, Vsonic GR07 and the IT01 are what I was considering. A used pair of Sony XBA-N3 was also a consideration but that's like double the price so would rather not.