[scottsays]

New product Alert----Planar TWS- Moondrop Golden Ages TWS-looks interesting but -
$ 79.99 price tag makes me wonder how good could it possibly be?

https://shenzhenaudio.com/products/...2Zq-V0Db4gQR8T0Yn0annZB_NaePQbC2JR3pR8.YduXAQ

Edit--Went ahead and ordered--had a $5 redeem points....so....will report back when they arrive-

 

[scottsays]

Received the Moondrop Golden ages--it is surprisingly very good for such a low price-( $79)- nice rich full sound--
It is a shallow insertion so getting a good seal is pretty easy---volume is good, so far I really like it.
Amazing that we can get such high quality audio gear for a pretty low cost---we are in the Golden Age of audio products I think.

 

[scottsays]

Just saw this today--looks very nice--


TRN Azure Dragon 14.6mm Second-Gen Flagship Planar Diaphragm Driver In-Ear Earphones

https://hifigo.com/collections/new-arrival/products/trn-azure-dragon

 

[mobbaddict]

Received the Moondrop Golden ages--it is surprisingly very good for such a low price-( $79)- nice rich full sound--
It is a shallow insertion so getting a good seal is pretty easy---volume is good, so far I really like it.
Amazing that we can get such high quality audio gear for a pretty low cost---we are in the Golden Age of audio products I think.

Do they have a mic?

 

[scottsays]

Do they have a mic?

yes--you can use with a phone--

 

[mobbaddict]

yes--you can use with a phone--

Might give them a shot then, thanks.

 

[cn11]

Just saw this today--looks very nice--


TRN Azure Dragon 14.6mm Second-Gen Flagship Planar Diaphragm Driver In-Ear Earphones

https://hifigo.com/collections/new-arrival/products/trn-azure-dragon

Looks great! There was no mention of how open or not the shell is, but in the images it sure looks to have a good bit of open area. Wonder if it is a semi-open design...

 

[stan1121]

I am thinking about IEM KZ PR1, PR2, PR3 headphones. Would it be an interesting alternative to the S12 Pro? Apparently S12 Pro is difficult to break through what I believe.

From this movie, the worst in my opinion are played by PR2 (they are not very distributing), PR3 ok, and PR1 they are cool. There are two or more PR1 wariants , PR1, PR1 Pro and PR1 HiFi rather HiFi is more likely to be more equal to the PR1. From other headphones I like DT990. Is PR1 not the oldest model but is, however, like KZ at a high price compared to PR2.3?
When it comes to selection within the PR1, I do not care about high sensitivity because I have a good source (XD05 Pro)

 

[Thieme]

I am thinking about IEM KZ PR1, PR2, PR3 headphones. Would it be an interesting alternative to the S12 Pro? Apparently S12 Pro is difficult to break through what I believe.

The general consensus seems to be that the KZ PR1 pro is the best KZ/CCA planar they made.
It is still cheap on their own site for a few more hours?
https://www.kztws.com/products/kz-pr1-pro

 

[stan1121]

Thanks, btw HiFi version have more regular on high tones, this i'ts matter? https://www.androidbrick.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/KZ-PR1-Pro-Review-vs-PR1-HiFi-Graph.jpg
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Ok, nevermind I bought pr3
PR1 pro from KZ site for $30

 

[scottsays]

Not a planar IEM--but this may be very interesting. Hope the cost is not astronomical--

https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=747419557533455&set=a.514325184176228

 

[bassdad8]

I … don’t like the current planar tech. Hyped myself up due to Crinacle video about Timeless 1, got a S12, was impressed for like a week, before I switched to critical listening mode and that IEM crumbled. Got myself hyped up again for the MP145. Same story.

It’s not that these are bad IEM in any way. It’s more about “why tho?”. They have timbre issues like BA sets, and they (arguably) don’t out do newer DD sets in technical performance. For similar money (Aud $300 ish), I can get a DD set if I priorities timbre and coherency and bass, or I can get a hybrid set if I prioritise midrange tech. So to me, these 14.x mm planar drivers are unfulfilled promises. Maybe the ones just around the corner might change the situation.

Do yourself a solid and spend the $50-$70 (depending on current sales) and give the Artti T10 a try. That’s all I am going to say.

 

[bassdad8]

This is a hill I will gladly die on. I’ll put the Artti T10 up against any single driver planar magnetic up to $400. Period. End of story. I just did a comp with the S12 Pro, NiceHck F1 Pro and the original Timeless. It wasn’t even close. Considering what I have heard about the S15, it would handily take that down too. Nightingale, MP145, Shozy P20 dynamic… er I mean planar magnetic. Any and all of them. Don’t believe me? Check it out yourself. It will barely set you back $50 right now.

 

[Thieme]

This is a hill I will gladly die on. I’ll put the Artti T10 up against any single driver planar magnetic up to $400. Period. End of story. I just did a comp with the S12 Pro, NiceHck F1 Pro and the original Timeless. It wasn’t even close. Considering what I have heard about the S15, it would handily take that down too. Nightingale, MP145, Shozy P20 dynamic… er I mean planar magnetic. Any and all of them. Don’t believe me? Check it out yourself. It will barely set you back $50 right now.

I like the Artti T10 and while I only just started in this hobby and don't have direct comparisons I do think/feel that the technical performance stays behind a little bit. But in the end it is a nicely tuned musical planar, especially for the price.

 

[Knale]

Surprised I haven't seen more discussion of the NiceHCK F1 Pro. That thing is pretty affordable and has a really clean approachable sound with very little planar zing to speak of. I'd highly recommend it.