ISN Earphones impression thread. New ISN H20!

[arar]

I have definitely warmed up to the H20s, but man do I stay frosty on the cable. It's everything I dislike in an IEM cable: it's ugly, it's bulky, it's heavy, it's hard-headed and selfish, it probably leaves the toilet lid up. I've ordered a Tripowin Zombur from Linsoul but in the mean time, if you lot have any recommendations for an extremely lightweight and pliable cable along the lines of Campfire Audio's Smoky Lite Litz, I'd love to hear them.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

I have definitely warmed up to the H20s, but man do I stay frosty on the cable. It's everything I dislike in an IEM cable: it's ugly, it's bulky, it's heavy, it's hard-headed and selfish, it probably leaves the toilet lid up. I've ordered a Tripowin Zombur from Linsoul but in the mean time, if you lot have any recommendations for an extremely lightweight and pliable cable along the lines of Campfire Audio's Smoky Lite Litz, I'd love to hear them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCJR8WSG

You're welcome.

 

[caryking]

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCJR8WSG

You're welcome.

Same question I had on the EBC80…. What about that cable made you buy it. Also, what about that cable makes it work with the H20?

 

[Okcerg]

Also, what about that cable makes it work with the H20?

Now here's my 2 cents about the cable. Didn't really dig the stock cable, but not about sonics (mostly), but about the fact, though it really looks fantastic, it doesn't match the IEM at all. It's the first ISN I've bought where the cable doesn't come close to matching the IEM aesthetically, though it's the best quality cable of the four purchases. So for aesthetics and sonics combined, look no further than the Tripowin Moonshadow!! It's silver foil, so it adds that touch of top end extension this IEM needs, along with providing a transparency in the midrange, where the natural warm character of the DD mids is fine tuned, and yet, still retains it's character, while color matching like SYNERGY SISTERS.

 

[Kukikoki]

I'm wondering if anyone that has the EBC80 can confirm that it has zero pressure and is well-vented? I ask because I am supremely sensitive to pressure, most vented IEMs even have uncomfortable pressure for me. I assume it is well-vented due to the 2 big venting holes, but you never know. I'm thinking of getting a CIEM, either the EBC80 or the SR8 or the upcoming Letshuoer planar CIEM, which one I get just depends on which has the best venting to be honest.

 

[DrewVz]

No issues at all with EBC80 pressure. Very comfy IEMs. I'm using a Hakugei Healer cable and it's a wonderful pairing. Super clear, adequate bass, and great staging with good separation.

 

[andjar]

Quite impressed with the H20 for it's price. It is exactly what I needed: a cheap but good genralist iem with big and textured bass , good resolution and quite decent treble.
The soundstage is mediocre but separation is good.
For under 100$ it's gotta be the new benchmark.

 

[Kukikoki]

No issues at all with EBC80 pressure. Very comfy IEMs. I'm using a Hakugei Healer cable and it's a wonderful pairing. Super clear, adequate bass, and great staging with good separation.

Thank you!

 

[Saraugie]

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[pong2541]

Hi, between the isn ebc80 and the bgvp phantom se which one is best suited based on my preferences below?

-bass that is fast, bleeds little into the mids and has great kick and rumble
-mids that are forward, thick and lush
-treble with good extension and brightness at mid-high volumes
-mainly great for edm, pop, rap and r&b

 

[Khareef1278]

I have a set of ISN H20s for sale, for anyone interested.

Just couldn't make the fit work for my ears.

https://www.head-fi.org/classifieds/isn-h20-iem.87306/

 

[alexandros a]

I'm wondering if anyone that has the EBC80 can confirm that it has zero pressure and is well-vented? I ask because I am supremely sensitive to pressure, most vented IEMs even have uncomfortable pressure for me. I assume it is well-vented due to the 2 big venting holes, but you never know. I'm thinking of getting a CIEM, either the EBC80 or the SR8 or the upcoming Letshuoer planar CIEM, which one I get just depends on which has the best venting to be honest.

Zero issues/pressure whatsoever there ....don't bother bro..............

During 2023 i was lucky enough to get one of the most value for money monitors i ever purchased 7 years now in this hobby, and that is the PENON 10TH AE (which is officialy discontinued from Penon production line..) As far as i am concerned this is a TOTL KILLER , a truly unique set of monitors with tremendous personality/value and capabilities,it happens to be one of my all time favorites and i consider it the absolute most balanced sounding monitor i have till now
......compared with ISN EBC80 is not fair enough imo due to EBC80's more sophisticated implementation using an extra couple of Bone Conduction drivers each side .... EBC80 is darker in tonality ,but aside this factor those two sets share a common DNA ...in fact from all monitors i ve got in my poscesion those two are like siblings...Particularly in the midrange PENON 10TH AE & EBC80 both sit among the clearest and the widest you can get regardless any price range........
10THs midrange is just so crystal clear and transparent one like a lucid dream comes to life that makes it a real struggle to separate one from another here..... The treble on the 10ths is a step forward here while on EBC80s feels a touch more subdued in favor of a more spherical/eliptical head stage.. still both obtain a relaxed and fatique free lower/upper treble region with the PENON 10th being the more sparkly and exciting one as far treble goes,....the note weight across the FR is thicker on PENON 10TH AE imho..But EBC80 was born to create wild stereo images and a holography remarkably rare as far as monitors goes and in terms of stage , atmospherics and dimentionality EBC80 is imho the winner between those two rare diamonds.........

 

[Saraugie]

I'm wondering if anyone that has the EBC80 can confirm that it has zero pressure and is well-vented? I ask because I am supremely sensitive to pressure, most vented IEMs even have uncomfortable pressure for me. I assume it is well-vented due to the 2 big venting holes, but you never know. I'm thinking of getting a CIEM, either the EBC80 or the SR8 or the upcoming Letshuoer planar CIEM, which one I get just depends on which has the best venting to be honest.

Agree with the other posters, no issues with pressure. I do feel the bass hits and think it is the BCD & DD doing their thing.

Consistently impressed with the SQ coming from this < $700 set.

 

[alexandros a]

and think it is the BCD & DD doing their thing.

It is...........

Believe it...

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

I'm wondering if anyone that has the EBC80 can confirm that it has zero pressure and is well-vented? I ask because I am supremely sensitive to pressure, most vented IEMs even have uncomfortable pressure for me. I assume it is well-vented due to the 2 big venting holes, but you never know. I'm thinking of getting a CIEM, either the EBC80 or the SR8 or the upcoming Letshuoer planar CIEM, which one I get just depends on which has the best venting to be honest.

Yes. The EBC80 is well vented. So pressure build up. Now the Penon Archangel can exhibit a bit of this, but it's not bad at all. EBC80 is very well vented though.