[Ritvik]

  Thanks for the detailed first impressions post. I myself want to audition it before even trying to consider it for purchase, as I will be comparing it with the MDR CD 3000s, as compared to the HD 800, I give the CD3Ks a little bit of an edge. But certainly your thoughts about the bass and highs is making it an interesting proposition.
 
Utopia is not even on the table, especially considering the premium price is based out of market forces, which are aiming at individuals who can drop the dough on anything which is trending, hyped and measured in the yardstick that higher priced goods deliver a higher performance. Luxury market has to exist to serve the intended target market and I'm simply not it, but I respect it. 
 
With more and more R&D being done now, I expect headphone manufacturers are taking notes and coming up with ways to create something which will again change the dynamic of the market. We're seeing too many twists and turns in the higher end market and the cHiFi market in the last few years and expect the gap in terms of SQ and QC will be bridged in the coming years. 

 
Yes, anyone back at home who can get to audition them should. I should have steered clear of the reviews, people talk about certain facets of the Elear and I went in looking to listen for them specifically. This was a mistake on my part though and as a complete package it just delivers a very dynamic and enjoyable overall experience. 
 
I've always though the LCD offers very good value at under USD 1000 which is an odd thing to say since it is still an exorbitant amount of money and I feel the same way about the Elear, but value is relative to other similar offerings.I love it when the smaller Chinese brands come out with some very competitive products. I was listening to my KZ ZS3 a moment ago, a bit too much bass for my liking but at SGD 30 its quite outstanding! Are the Chinese making full sized headphones too? 

 

[Subhakar]

Looks like Knowledge Zenith is unstoppable.
Have you tried KZ-ZST?
Dynamic Driver+BA.
Just released.
 
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/eat-drink-man-woman-16/new-kz-zst-dd-ba-earphone-5455968.html
 
SGD$20.
 

 
 
with this $10 upgrade cable: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-KZ-Cable-0-75mm-2-Pin-Upgraded-Plated-Silver-Cable-2-PIN-Upgrade-Cable-Ues/32731735090.html?btsid=67f3a61a-f2c9-419b-ab32-7020f498e7c0&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7%2Csearchweb201602_1_10057_10065_10056_10068_10055_10037_10067_10054_10069_301_10059_10033_10058_10032_10073_10017_10070_10060_10061_10052_10062_10053_10050_10051%2Csearchweb201603_1&spm=2114.01010208.3.38.95fL1T&af=85386&dp=6378_1473614702_a45fba21f3a6abaf4a27e2a2b0cb4330
 
(The original cable seems to have locking issues.)

 

[rikk009]

Not true. I am a DP-X1 user and it plays music for >12 hours with even Wi-Fi on on a single charge. That's longer than the 8-hour AK DAPs and many phones.

Not true. The Onkyo DP-X1's UI is actually a customised Android, not the bloated version.

Not true. DP-X1 is very very portable. And DP-X11 is even slimmer and more portable.

Also, one falls flat on one's face, not nose. Not true.

1. LTE signal drinks battery like a camel. If it's a phone I guess it will incorporate LTE, preferred for streaming services too.
2. The front-end os android is not a problem the back-end is inefficient in utilising battery and power. All android devices suffer from it.
3. By portability I meant the amount of time you will be able to use the device(battery life).
4. I think nose is on one's face.
 
Also, It's my opinion.

 

[rikk009]

   
Yes, anyone back at home who can get to audition them should. I should have steered clear of the reviews, people talk about certain facets of the Elear and I went in looking to listen for them specifically. This was a mistake on my part though and as a complete package it just delivers a very dynamic and enjoyable overall experience. 
 
I've always though the LCD offers very good value at under USD 1000 which is an odd thing to say since it is still an exorbitant amount of money and I feel the same way about the Elear, but value is relative to other similar offerings.I love it when the smaller Chinese brands come out with some very competitive products. I was listening to my KZ ZS3 a moment ago, a bit too much bass for my liking but at SGD 30 its quite outstanding! Are the Chinese making full sized headphones too? 

The Takstars? Though they haven't yet invaded the mid or upper class segment. The Takstar Pro 80/Hi 2050 has challenged the likes of M50.

 

[Ritvik]

The Brainwavz HM5 is very good too. Here's hoping they come up with sub 500 dollar offerings that compete with the flagships!

 

[ajaipuriyar]

Hi,

Selling the following gear--

Audeze LCD - X with (or without) Nordost Heimdall 2
Sennheiser HD800 with Cardas clear 4-pin XLR cable
Fostex TH900 with Moon Audio Silver Dragon V3
Ultrasone Edition 8 with Moon Audio Silver Dragon V3

Auralic Taurus MKII Balanced Headphone Amp
Woo Audio WA22 Balanced Headphone Amp with tube upgrades
Chord Hugo V2
Ray Samuels Audio 'The Predator' portable Amp & Dac.

Plz drop a PM for additional details.
Thanks.

 

[Subhakar]

Hi,

Selling the following gear--

Audeze LCD - X with (or without) Nordost Heimdall 2
Sennheiser HD800 with Cardas clear 4-pin XLR cable
Fostex TH900 with Moon Audio Silver Dragon V3
Ultrasone Edition 8 with Moon Audio Silver Dragon V3

Auralic Taurus MKII Balanced Headphone Amp
Woo Audio WA22 Balanced Headphone Amp with tube upgrades
Chord Hugo V2
Ray Samuels Audio 'The Predator' portable Amp & Dac.

Plz drop a PM for additional details.
Thanks.

PM-ed.

 

[sujitsky]

Looks like Knowledge Zenith is unstoppable.
Have you tried KZ-ZST?
Dynamic Driver+BA.
Just released.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/eat-drink-man-woman-16/new-kz-zst-dd-ba-earphone-5455968.html

SGD$20.





with this $10 upgrade cable: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/New-KZ-Cable-0-75mm-2-Pin-Upgraded-Plated-Silver-Cable-2-PIN-Upgrade-Cable-Ues/32731735090.html?btsid=67f3a61a-f2c9-419b-ab32-7020f498e7c0&ws_ab_test=searchweb201556_7%2Csearchweb201602_1_10057_10065_10056_10068_10055_10037_10067_10054_10069_301_10059_10033_10058_10032_10073_10017_10070_10060_10061_10052_10062_10053_10050_10051%2Csearchweb201603_1&spm=2114.01010208.3.38.95fL1T&af=85386&dp=6378_1473614702_a45fba21f3a6abaf4a27e2a2b0cb4330

(The original cable seems to have locking issues.)

Does anyone know where to find these in Singapore? Thanks!

 

[Ritvik]

Does anyone know where to find these in Singapore? Thanks!

 
http://forums.vr-zone.com/home-theater-audio-equipment/3385493-genuine-brand-new-knowledge-zenith-kz-iems.html
 
or alternatively on https://sg.carousell.com/
 
Prices are not too bad and just a bit more than Taobao or Aliexpress

 

[xEcuToR]

Got these in today. After hour or so of listening, I can say with confidence that they sound like a pair of detailed reference headphones. Yes headphones, the sound stage is that big!!!!
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[rikk009]

Hi,

Selling the following gear--

Audeze LCD - X with (or without) Nordost Heimdall 2
Sennheiser HD800 with Cardas clear 4-pin XLR cable
Fostex TH900 with Moon Audio Silver Dragon V3
Ultrasone Edition 8 with Moon Audio Silver Dragon V3

Auralic Taurus MKII Balanced Headphone Amp
Woo Audio WA22 Balanced Headphone Amp with tube upgrades
Chord Hugo V2
Ray Samuels Audio 'The Predator' portable Amp & Dac.

Plz drop a PM for additional details.
Thanks.

Is there a listing somewhere with prices? 
 
Off-topic: Are you getting off the headphone business? or any other reason?

 

[Subhakar]

Got these in today. After hour or so of listening, I can say with confidence that they sound like a pair of detailed reference headphones. Yes headphones, the sound stage is that big!!!!

Love to know more...

 

[rajibranjan]

Hi All,
 
Anyone here own or owned Hifiman HE400i? I am kind of interested in buying these early next month and would have liked to know of impressions you might have on these.
 
Rajib

 

[ajaipuriyar]

  Is there a listing somewhere with prices? 
 
Off-topic: Are you getting off the headphone business? or any other reason?

You can PM me for the prices. Didn't want to publish it openly in this discussion forum.
 
Not at all getting out of this hobby, consolidating into just 2 headphones, 1 headphone amp and 1 DAC.

 

[Ritvik]

  Got these in today. After hour or so of listening, I can say with confidence that they sound like a pair of detailed reference headphones. Yes headphones, the sound stage is that big!!!!
 

 
 

 
The housing on the Co-Donguri IEMs looks quite large, would someone with smallish ears have trouble with these? Also, where did you order them from ??