The discovery thread!

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

Has shown up on Ali on DD-Audio Store (Linsoul) - Very tempting at AU$170 (circa US$110) before tax/tarrifs

Interesting they are selling it here and not on their official website. $140.00 with taxes etc as "shipping". Tempting, but passing on it.

It can be purchased from CatchEar's AliExpress storefront: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256808267695740.html

Nope. Not available in the USA. It's "sold out" for US customers. Like the Ruviest Prelude.

 

[llysender]

In Ears tonight the Ice Lab - Prismatica
On the IBasso DX180 loving this synergy.

The Prismatica needs the right source nothing too colored as this IEM has a very balanced tuning , great bass, great natural sounding mids and lots of details up top without any harshness!

Liking this one so far very much.

I feel that prismatica goes well with whatever coloration that you pair it with since its decencely forgiving but what it isnt forgiving about is the ear tips. Besides the stock mandrin the only other tips Ive been able to get to work are metal core tips. Otherwise the bass slam just disapears. Maybe if the souce is too warm it might not be good due to all the body that it has but I would have to borrow such a source since my warmest souce would be the Onix XM5 and it works very well with it.

 

[suman134]

I have been using these two IEMs for a while. They have similar price tags and similar driver sizes too. And none of these come with a carry case either.
Tinhifi Dudu is the more technical one with puncy, slightly slower bass with average resolution but the rest of the spectrum is just superior to any other Planar IEMs. Mid range has very good clarity but notes could have been taller , not warm or full but neutral with both tonality and timber. High are sparkly, agile, clean and airy with very good layering and separation.
Kiwi Ears Melody on the other hand has bigger area of impact for bass bur has faster decay, has better dynamics and resolution. Mid range is considerably warmer, smoother and has better texture and reverbs. Male vocals enjoy one of the best throat emphasis but female vocals aren't as resolving.. it's more cohesive and enjoyable though. Highs are.. average, lacks upper treble extension and clarity but highs aren't bad.
If this intrigues you, here is my comparison review:

 

[Nimweth]

Really enjoying the AM16 Balanced version. "Don't forget the original intention of using earphones is to enjoy music". That is certainly true with the AM16. This sounds amazing:

 

[Redcarmoose]

TSMR RGB II

 

[jazzzy]

𝙍𝙝𝙖𝙥𝙨𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙤 𝙍𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣: Bringing Back the Classic

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The RSD Return is the revived, renewed version of the RDB Mk4, Rhapsodio's classic IEM from the past!

At Return's core lies Rhapsodio's proprietary, newly upgraded 10mm PEN dynamic driver for delivering deep, textured bass with remarkable control and impact.

Complementing this is a meticulously tuned array of four custom balanced armature (BA) drivers, dedicated to crafting an expressive midrange and soothing treble response.


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I wonder if 699 USD for 1DD+4BA is competitive and tuning justifies the price;

I know they make quality products but there are so many great other IEMs at this price point like for example Alpha Omega RA

 

[alexandros a]

Breaking news......have interrupted burn in process this morning over ARCHANGEL just before work and just for a couple of tracks (for the record the set has allready reached 150 hours of continuous burn in and me finding no reason for keep this going especially having allready listened to this SPECTACULAR sound....) Soooo...very first/early observations over ARCHANGEL...... : (for this brief listening i just turned the treble switch on and left the bass switch down as it was ..)...THE BASS IS SPECTACULAR/SENSASIONAL/GIGANTIC...!!!!!! Very impressed from the first minutes.....it is so full....So complete ...YES ...thats the correct word for it...SO COMPLETE ..it reaches so deep....it is so authoritative .......i had the notion during that session that beats down ISN EBC80's bass reproduction/representation and thats the first set coming from PENON that I take the risk of saying so but take this with a grain of salt please i just listened 4 tracks overall for about 20 minutes.....But it is simply and unapologetically the BEST BASS ever heard personally coming from any PENON SET ....and i mean really ever......BCD demonstrates clearly it's character over there and takes under control those lows amazingly well....its a fascinating ..a tremendously articulated bass a fantastic and a visceral experience/approach....Second thing noticed immediately was that midragne is dead neutral....absolutely no coloration over the mids whatsoever....it's lean and dare to say the most neutral mids ever encountered in a PENON set...(For example PENON 10th AE has more coloured midrange and this is clearly demonstrated over the vocal reproduction on 10th AE....Finally lower/upper treble is sooooooooo......relaxed and smooth but superbly extented at the same time free of any fatique or grain whatsoever...natural and full of details....As a matter of fact the overall detail retrieval over this part of the spectrum is insane ...totally insane and coming out with a completely natural and gentle way to the listener....Impressed !!!!!! BUT................for what i heard over those 20 minutes the MAIN STAR OF THE SHOW is clearly the stage and the way stage is demonstrated with tremendous spatiality of elements front/back ....up/down.... left & right of your head....it portrays gigantic stereo images and a rare sound hollography for any set regardless of any price range.....you get depth you get height (from bottom to top) you get 3D representation that amazes you easily.....really impressed with ARCHANGEL's virtues over those 20 minutes and over the week coming back with more and a thorough comparison over EBC80 which is also ISN's latest great accomplishment.....STAY TUNED.......

 

[ICYGENIUS]

ZIIGAAT ARCANIS - This is exactly what a real flagship should be!
Hi friends, today I'm reviewing a model that has already made some noise in the audiophile community - the ZiiGaat Arcanis hybrid headphones.
Headphones that promise to deliver not just quality sound, but really mature, technical and very balanced audiophile sound.
And in this very detailed, structured and interesting review, I will go into detail about what they are good at (and they are really good in many ways), talk about their bass character, transparent and lively mids, airy and detailed treble and excellent soundstage. We'll talk about pitch, technicality, comfort and of course compare these headphones with ZiiGaat Lush, in general, everything as you like: in business, without water and with emphasis on real listening experience.
Welcome to my review - https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ziigaat-arcanis.28134/review/38019

 

[jazzzy]

ZIIGAAT ARCANIS - This is exactly what a real flagship should be!

I've tried to watch it but there are no subtitles, where are you from ?

 

[gadgetgod]

I've tried to watch it but there are no subtitles, where are you from ?

I think YT automatically generates subtitles now. I have seen them doing it for my videos.

 

[jazzzy]

I think YT automatically generates subtitles now. I have seen them doing it for my videos.

sure but content creator can also prepare it because otherwise there are strange mistakes or YT doesn't keep up with words

 

[gadgetgod]

sure but content creator can also prepare it because otherwise there are strange mistakes or YT doesn't keep up with words

I was checking out your post of Rhapsodio, seriously wanna try something from the brand.

 

[jazzzy]

I was checking out your post of Rhapsodio, seriously wanna try something from the brand.

me too but wouldn't risk so much money if they don't deliver

 

[ICYGENIUS]

I've tried to watch it but there are no subtitles, where are you from ?

for all my video reviews i write subtitles manually and you can watch it without problems

 

[Ozboyblu]

Has shown up on Ali on DD-Audio Store (Linsoul) - Very tempting at AU$170 (circa US$110) before tax/tarrifs

Thanks for posting this. Good replacement for the KBear KB16 order that was cancelled.

Kiwi Ears have a strong presence this year for releases. This will be my 5th this year. After Punch, Airoso, Aether, with Septet & étude on the way.