I recently decided that apart from my usual portable setup, I wanted something specifically tailored to training: as small and light as possible, and still with great sound. I might turn it into a small review series, as it is really interesting to explore what works well for training. My first setup is the Shanling M0 paired with the Final E4000. Great sound with lots of energy and details come through very well, even when running outside.
It works great! I don't have the clip for it yet, but it is so small that it can go in any pocket (even those small ones meant for keys). The sound is great and I had no issues driving the E4000, which do like a little bit of extra power.
I recently decided that apart from my usual portable setup, I wanted something specifically tailored to training: as small and light as possible, and still with great sound. I might turn it into a small review series, as it is really interesting to explore what works well for training. My first setup is the Shanling M0 paired with the Final E4000. Great sound with lots of energy and details come through very well, even when running outside.
That is a really good point and exactly why I have been toying with the idea of reviewing training setups. When you exercise and your attention is on that rather than the music, lots of subtle details get lost. So my daily drivers, the Empire Ears Phantom, are useless because those are about subtle details (not to mention that I don't trust the shells to stand up to any abuse). There are however areas where I think it is really worth investing in, such as the quality of the bass and level of detail and clarity. The physicality of the bass can help a track resonate, psyching you up, getting the adrenalin going. That then needs to be complimented by good clarity and details that come through easily. I found that going from the Final E2000, which I bought initially, to the E4000 and for a few weeks the E5000, the music kept getting more engaging and worked more effectively to help me push on.I think good sound while doing anything outside of just sitting and listening is important but when one is exerting oneself how critical of listening does one do? Guess what I'm saying for me (not anyone else per say) A Benjie S5 and KZ ZS4's are the reasonable combo and sensible $$$ wise for these types of environments, no where near the bragging rights but then again from every place I've ever worked out my <$40 rig pretty much beats what anyone else in the place is wearing
Man, I like this case you have. I go by the Army/Navy surplus store here all the time and see these military grade cases all the time...its time to get one and class up my transport bag a bit...
great amp/dac in the p50...i swear by these for the pure functionality of them. I use my Ibasso DX90 on optical with these. They're amazing.
Asus Fonepad 8, Teac HA-P50, Grado SR60e
Thank you!
Your shot is also very clean!
Is the Queen good? I haven't tried it yet, but it seems people like it quite a lot
LOL I bought the Series II SE and did not find them special or any better than the original S1's and then I took the plunge on the Flagship Secret Garden's and if you are a top end/Mid Range lover they are spot on but for most I would think they are bass deficient
They are also a beautiful iem to say the least but if you require bass I'd steer clear on this one.
I am so tempted to jump on the new Secret Garden 3's for $280 out on MassDrop right now, with three top quality Knowles BA's this may really raise these to a whole new level and of course at $280 that would be logical
Wrapping up the last few listening sessions before these need to go back to Jomo, but what a treat they have been!
Yeah, finally been able to capture the purple properly. In my initial snaps it almost turned into blue.Best purple I've seen yet, of course one should always clarify on that name as just the mere mention of Trinity can send some into a downward spiral
