[416805]

have u tried DM7? what's the biggest difference between KPE and DM7?

Sadly nope, i just hear the impression from someone i trust.

 

[DynamicEars]

Since this is Moondrop thread, i feel i just better to put the comparison on Chifi thread.
Here the link for your convenience :

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chinese-asian-brand-iem-info-thread.820747/page-1619#post-15011499

 

[CoiL]

Whole thread related to this.

Thanks. I guess my shift key will last longer from now on

 

[FastAndClean]

KXXS vs Kanas Pro
KXXS has fuller vocals and sounds more polite than the Kanas Pro. One major complaint I had with Kanas Pro was the thin sounding female vocals. I think the KXXS fixed this issue by fine tuning the harmonic frequencies in the higher frequency range because the vocal placement seems to be similar but female vocals sounds fuller. There is also more air and sparkle on the KXXS due to this change in tuning. However with the change in higher frequency also means that I tend to lower volume slightly when A/Bing the KXXS from the Kanas Pro and that made the bass feel more polite on the KXXS. Overall the KXXS and Kanas Pro resolution is very good, comparable to the Sennheiser IE 40 Pro, but is not it's strongest suit.

I found an interview with The Boss of This Thread (not my video, turn on English subtitles)

very interesting interview, so they will have other target in the feature products, Harman target will be in the past

 

[redrol]

the most interesting part of that for me is this



ESTs are not better sounding than BA, but they are more popular.

 

[jsmiller58]

Interesting to see the KPE measures up well to an IEM that costs 3 times more

Yes, many have expressed admiration for the KPE, and I think it is well deserved. I am looking forward to the KXXS given the positive comparisons!

 

[jsmiller58]

I’m the guy who complained about the A8’s timbre. When I say the A8 sounds off, I mean relative to an real live performance. I still prefer the A8’s tonality and timbre to the Elex’s (drier, harsher and more distracting, muddier, more metallic and less sweet, lacking in treble detail), Sundara’s (lacking vocal weight, more sibilant, light on detail for a bright headphone), etc. Even the Andromeda has mushy treble and an unrealistic underwater-sounding timbre.

The A8 has the kind of tonally balanced, well-rounded sound that you can hand either to your local financially irresponsible hi-fi nerd or to your friend who thinks $50 earbuds are a total ripoff, and both of them will find it enjoyable for their own reasons. Personally, I’d advise appreciating what you already own rather than adding yet another high-end chi-fi IEM to your collection, but if you don’t feel that any of your current IEMs fill that niche, the A8 might work for you.

Thanks - am taking your very good advice and have canceled the A8 Drop purchase. This would have been a great IEM to listen to, but I do have a bunch of very good IEMs already and a couple more in the pipeline (DM7 and IMR R2). I need to pause from collecting mid-fi gear and actually enjoy what I have for a while. Of course, when the KXXS comes out, well...

 

[redrol]

None of the IEMs you mention compare to the A8 but it is still good advice to enjoy what you already own.

 

[jsmiller58]

None of the IEMs you mention compare to the A8 but it is still good advice to enjoy what you already own.

dang, just when I thought I might escape a purchase... we’ll the drop is active for the rest of the day...

 

[redrol]

I know.. its an expensive IEM. I think if you bought it you would think it was worth the money. Drop though, UGH. Good luck with that.

 

[416805]

Or u can just save up and get the ultimate chi fi like qdc anole VX

at the end of the day its your money.

A8 is an absolutely great buy, they are really well priced for what they give.

totl killer? no such thing IMO, so no. but still good value.

at the end is your choice, u rather spend $530 on a really great set. or save up for the totl stuff.

me personally more inclined for the latter than the former.

EDIT:

another advice:

try searching for used, they might have lower price so thats another good option to do.

used A8 goes for around $450 - $500 (even lower maybe if u checked at taobao)

if u search at taobao u can find aton of good deals even lower probably. some of the people i know found anole VX for $1500. its a fresh uni VX too with 3 months of use

 

[Cevisi]

Why not getting and

Thanks - am taking your very good advice and have canceled the A8 Drop purchase. This would have been a great IEM to listen to, but I do have a bunch of very good IEMs already and a couple more in the pipeline (DM7 and IMR R2). I need to pause from collecting mid-fi gear and actually enjoy what I have for a while. Of course, when the KXXS comes out, well...

Yes why are you not collecting your money for a hifi totl iem

 

[Ahmad313]

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/330...1934BbUk&spm=a2g1y.12024536.slider_39486023.0

Thank you very much ,

 

[FastAndClean]

very nice collection

 

[TAW1969]

I think currently only Shenzhen Audio is selling them as they are Moondrop's official distributor.

I bought mine on Amazon and it has a delivery date Tuesday June 18th. I ordered them on June 5th.