Sony Walkman custom firmware (non-Android)
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I think its time maybe i look to invest in a different IEM soon. At least one i can afford.
As i used MP3s for the longest time none of my Frequency Responses were flat. At least based on this graph i found.
[But this is M1s im not sure how close the M2s compare to this graph, this may not be entirely be accurate]
Based on this:
I need to invest in an IEM with a more neutral Bass level (no need for that bump anymore)
A slight bump in Mids all the way across the board especially on the mid-mid & high-mids.
A slightly tuned down, but more consistent treble. Or at least an IEM that can handle the amount of detail in the treble and not become harsh.
Seems fair i might've found the culprit. Simply because its not the cleanest graph.
As i used MP3s for the longest time none of my Frequency Responses were flat. At least based on this graph i found.
[But this is M1s im not sure how close the M2s compare to this graph, this may not be entirely be accurate]
Based on this:
I need to invest in an IEM with a more neutral Bass level (no need for that bump anymore)
A slight bump in Mids all the way across the board especially on the mid-mid & high-mids.
A slightly tuned down, but more consistent treble. Or at least an IEM that can handle the amount of detail in the treble and not become harsh.
Seems fair i might've found the culprit. Simply because its not the cleanest graph.
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Queen6
1000+ Head-Fier
Checkout DUNU; fair price, top of their class perforce, wide range with solid reviews. Some of their older IEM's are often on discount, nor lacking in quality such as DK-3001 Pro.
Right now I'm listening to Wolf Alice 24/96 - Blue Weekend on DUNU ZEN
This IEM is a masterclass in bass, not quantity, quality. DUNU's SA6 would be a strong recommendation, although an all BA IEM way outperforms it's price point. Hybrid DK 3001 Pro is a bargain for what the set offers.
Problem with your current IEM is the upper bass is overly boosted and likely spills over, dominating & smearing the sound signature
DUNU SA6; big differnce; not peaky, with a solid bass shelf in the right region.
DK 3001 Pro - similar however a DD + BA hybrid, little older and a lot cheaper
FWIW no affiliation with DUNU; just a good product at a reasonable price point. FiiO is another worthwhile contender, generally brighter than DUNU also Moondrop offers some very solid IEM's at a great price point.
Q-6
Excavation
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Yikes. Good suggestions but i can rule the 3001 Pro and SA6 out at least for now. I'm literally in the budget area of iems lol. I just struck a bargain with my current ones.Checkout DUNU; fair price, top of their class perforce, wide range with solid reviews. Some of their older IEM's are often on discount, nor lacking in quality such as DK-3001 Pro.
Right now I'm listening to Wolf Alice 24/96 - Blue Weekend on DUNU ZEN
This IEM is a masterclass in bass, not quantity, quality. DUNU's SA6 would be a strong recommendation, although an all BA IEM way outperforms it's price point. Hybrid DK 3001 Pro is a bargain for what the set offers.
Problem with your current IEM is the upper bass is overly boosted and likely spills over, dominating & smearing the sound signature
DUNU SA6; big differnce; not peaky, with a solid bass shelf in the right region.
DK 3001 Pro - similar however a DD + BA hybrid, little older and a lot cheaper
FWIW no affiliation with DUNU; just a good product at a reasonable price point. FiiO is another worthwhile contender, generally brighter than DUNU also Moondrop offers some very solid IEM's at a great price point.
Q-6
Usually at full price $200, I paid $55.
Eitherway ill have to look more into the other two brands.
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Moondrop KXXS look like an intriguing find. And theyre less than 200 USD everything else has been over 300 which i just wasn't looking for as the cost of electronics are all high.
Based on a simple search they sound like one well rounded IEM for the price. Frequency response looks very good [compared to what i have], a small dip in low mids but that's nothing.
According to this they seem to do very good overall.
Ill sure as hell look into this IEM more. Thanks.
Based on a simple search they sound like one well rounded IEM for the price. Frequency response looks very good [compared to what i have], a small dip in low mids but that's nothing.
According to this they seem to do very good overall.
Ill sure as hell look into this IEM more. Thanks.
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hamhamhamsta
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proedros
Headphoneus Supremus
Massdrop EE Zeus XIV , if you can find one in the FS threads (there were some selling for 500-600$) - great iem , ridiculously low price (imo)
also , around 7000 hours on my WM1A , the usb dac option is awesome , that way i can listen to music on my laptop/external HD with my 4.4 Balanced Zeus XR iems (no need to switch to 3.5mm SE)
Queen6
1000+ Head-Fier
Check this channel out:
https://www.youtube.com/c/BadGuyGoodAudioReviews/videos
I don't agree with all, equally he wont steer you wrong on the best value for money, versus sound quality.
Audio is very much a game of diminishing returns, more to the point it should be about the music not the gear. Some get lost and others just enjoy
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Steen Pihl
100+ Head-Fier
I totally agree on this assumption! I’ve been switching between FW’s & regions like crazy, and the FEv2/reg.E combi is by far the winning combination so far. So otherworldly dynamic sound for all types of music. The unreleased Midnight#ProjectZ FW is a slight improvement, from the officially released version, to these ears, but it still has the treble dialed back too much. Low end becomes tiring after a couple of hours.
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I’m currently on Dawn with region E. thinking I need to go back to FEV2
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