The discovery thread!

[Redcarmoose]

All of Trumps tariffs blocked by courts!

 

[Vonbuddy]

All of Trumps tariffs blocked by courts!

It will take the markets a little time to adjust, as many still have fees and shipping charges that were not previously existent.

 

[Redcarmoose]

It will take the markets a little time to adjust, as many still have fees and shipping charges that were not previously existent.

And the crazy part is the luxury watch business and the luxury handbag market have been changed forever!

 

[PeacockObscura]

My first Juzear iem was the 41T and i absolutely love it. Oustanding value then came the 61T which on paper I should love but something was off in the treble timbre. Fast forward to the Zeos collaboration the Juzear Defiant a $100 doller bagain im back in love with the Juzear brand this iem redefines the whole up to $100 level a fantastic musical iem that favours music rather than ear scratching details.
This is my first impression and is the most positive first impression I’ve experienced. First of all its a beautiful shell with an emerald green faceplate complemented with one of the best included cables in the price range. The colours of the cable match better with the rainbow faceplates of the alternative Defiant but don’t clash too much with the green.

This is warm lush balanced sound with enough detail to enjoy. The timbre and dynamics across the board are natural and engaging providing a realaxed cross genre playback.

I will be giving this a full review soon, i would like to thank Hifigo.com for sending this gorgeous iem for review.

 

[domq422]

My first Juzear iem was the 41T and i absolutely love it. Oustanding value then came the 61T which on paper I should love but something was off in the treble timbre. Fast forward to the Zeos collaboration the Juzear Defiant a $100 doller bagain im back in love with the Juzear brand this iem redefines the whole up to $100 level a fantastic musical iem that favours music rather than ear scratching details.
This is my first impression and is the most positive first impression I’ve experienced. First of all its a beautiful shell with an emerald green faceplate complemented with one of the best included cables in the price range. The colours of the cable match better with the rainbow faceplates of the alternative Defiant but don’t clash too much with the green.

This is warm lush balanced sound with enough detail to enjoy. The timbre and dynamics across the board are natural and engaging providing a realaxed cross genre playback.

I will be giving this a full review soon, i would like to thank Hifigo.com for sending this gorgeous iem for review.

Looking forward to your pics and full review!

Once a few pairs end up on the classifieds, I'll most definitely be buying a pair. I love those green caps

 

[pk4425]

I too am a "bass snob". Much of my music collection is sensitive to 1) rumble capacity, 2) mid-bass force. The Astral has a ton of rumble and sub-bass control, but is oddly lacking in mid-bass punch and force. It has a linear, relatively natural timbre, but simply doesn't reach the levels of intensity that I'm used to. I tested some Led Zeppelin, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam (if you count PJ as Classic Rock) and found that the older style of high-dynamic-range mastering in these types of tracks exacerbates the sleepy mid-bass.

Does that mean I hate the Astral, or that it sucks? I don't think so--its extremely technically-competent. I just, subjectively, like my bass tuned in more traditional ways.

Thanks for this feedback. I really dig mid-bass over sub-bass, as I'm one of the few here who described the bass of the DUNU DaVinci as resembling a bovine fart or a constant hum from an appliance.

I can take different flavors of mids and treble tuning, but excessive sub-bass repels me almost every time.

Just received the DUNU Brain Dance as part of the review tour — huge shoutout and thanks to @SushiiFi for sending this over and giving me the chance to check it out!

The first track I played was Needles and Pins by Deftones- the sub-bass absolutely floored me. I genuinely didn’t expect this kind of depth and authority from a set like this.

I’m also very treble sensitive, so I had my doubts going in... but damn, the Brain Dance proved me wrong. The treble is super smooth, rich in detail, and never sibilant or piercing. It’s energetic, but in a mature way that doesn’t fatigue.

Ran it through a bunch of tracks right after:

"Sweating Bullets" and "Trust" by Megadeth

"Bhul Ja" and "Do Dat Dance" by Bohemia

"Lives" and "Till the End" by Daron Malakian

And it’s clear — this set’s tonality, extended bass, and lively treble response bring out the best in every genre I threw at it.
Absolutely loving it so far. Will be spending more time and dropping a full review soon.

The BrainDance is the only IEM that I auditioned as a tour member or on loan that I miss. I REALLY enjoyed it, and my surprise and delight about the sound signature was damn close to a mirror image of yours. More bass than I expected, and the treble was far less piercing and dominant than I expected, yet it was VERY resolving.

I didn't get the same holographic soundstage sense with the BD that many enjoyed, maybe because I had just received the Fan 3 shortly before the BrainDance. But man, was the sound CLEAN. Really enjoyed it. On my hit list for a possible used purchase. I miss it.

I knew they weren't bass leaning going into them, but I was hoping to have the Volume S fill in that empty spot in my lineup, mid forward with bass taking a back seat. I had a little bit of a listen to them this morning on my way to work and I can confirm this much, female vocals sound insanely natural and detailed. Hoping to get some more listening time tonight at home!

Fit is a little weird for me using some Spiral Dots I had at an arms reach, I definitely need to do some tip rolling.

Yep, tough to beat the mids and treble clarity and neutrality of the Volume S. Enjoy them!

I use regular Divinus Velvet on my Volume S. Work great for my sonic preferences and fit needs.

All of Trumps tariffs blocked by courts!

That doesn't mean diddly-dick. Trump has ignored or defied numerous court orders since he took office in January. Courts told him to work on returning Abrego from El Salvador, and he and his administration have done nothing.

This is warm lush balanced sound with enough detail to enjoy. The timbre and dynamics across the board are natural and engaging providing a realaxed cross genre playback.

What's a comp? Curious, as I like meta tuning but already have the Volume S and the Explorer. Probably will sell the Explorer, as the Volume S is better for me in almost every area.

 

[Dsnuts]

This new contest should apply to you guys. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-asks-gotta-lotta-iems.977026/post-18709483

Borrowed from their page. I know more than a few of you guys have a COLLECTION. Lets see it in full force!.

I think this is a great idea to be proud of our collection through the years. I will post a pic when I get a chance myself.

@Redcarmoose I bet your collection will be museum like. Lol.

 

[Cinder]

Thanks for this feedback. I really dig mid-bass over sub-bass, as I'm one of the few here who described the bass of the DUNU DaVinci as resembling a bovine fart or a constant hum from an appliance.

No problem. One of the biggest ways I find myself diverging from the usual discourse regarding new IEMs is bass tuning. That's why I've stuck with the Rose Cappuccino MKII as my "main" IEM since 2016.

I actually like the amount of sub-bass from the Astral, I just wish it was complemented by an appropriate level of mid-bass. Instead, the Astral is essentially linear from the mid-bass all the way to the upper midrange which can give the lower register an indecisive and inconsistent level of intensity, particularly if the track in question features "sweeping" bass elements that move from the mid-bass into the sub-bass and vice-versa. It's also somewhat disorienting to go from, say, a visceral sub-bass drop in an electronic track into tame and analytic drum lines.

Again, I'd like to stress that I'm not saying that no one can line the way that Astral sounds, just that it really isn't tuned for my bass preferences.

 

[nikbr]

Is this the cutest little gift ever or yes?

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

@Dsnuts

Thanks so much for spreading the word! Let's all have some fun, and one lucky person will win something...

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-asks-gotta-lotta-iems.977026/post-18709483

Cheers!!

 

[mrsergey]

This new contest should apply to you guys. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-asks-gotta-lotta-iems.977026/post-18709483

Borrowed from their page. I know more than a few of you guys have a COLLECTION. Lets see it in full force!.

I think this is a great idea to be proud of our collection through the years. I will post a pic when I get a chance myself.

@Redcarmoose I bet your collection will be museum like. Lol.

It's a very nice storage box but there are couple problems with it.
1. It has room for only 10 different iems. Way too little for me.
2. No room for cables.
Everytime i would want to store my iems i would need to disconnect the cable from them and i would have to store cables separately .
I rather store them like this:

 

[Dsnuts]

You should throw that pic on the IFI page That image is AI generated so its doesnt count. No rules on how you want to present your IEms. You dont need to have them in a box like that for example. At least they dont mention it. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-asks-gotta-lotta-iems.977026/post-18709483

 

[Kordonrules]

It's a very nice storage box but there are couple problems with it.
1. It has room for only 10 different iems. Way too little for me.
2. No room for cables.
Everytime i would want to store my iems i would need to disconnect the cable from them and i would have to store cables separately .
I rather store them like this:

What’s this case?

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

What’s this case?

Agreed!! With the link, please...lol

Cheers!!

 

[Mr BubbaHyde]

You should throw that pic on the IFI page That image is AI generated so its doesnt count. No rules on how you want to present your IEms. You dont need to have them in a box like that for example. At least they dont mention it. https://www.head-fi.org/threads/ifi-audio-asks-gotta-lotta-iems.977026/post-18709483

That is 100% correct!

5,10,15 or 5,000 iems, doesn't matter! Put 'em in a pile, line 'em up, or make a circle! Rules are clearly listed and basic; the winner is completely random as long as the rules were met in the post.

I will amend to say one post per person to make it fair...

Cheers!!