[drbluenewmexico]

   
 
DannyBai I can't wait. They may be sitting in a bin in the post office as I type this. 

congratulaltions!  eagerly awaiting your review...

 

[Mackem]

Shouldn't be too long for the Pistons now..
 
014-01-13 14:53, COLLECTED, HEATHROW WORLDWIDE DC. They're in the UK now! I am confident that they will be better than my Carbo Bassos by the sounds of what people have said so far.

 

[ericp10]

Holy headfi, batman! Eric is close to 6000 posts!

 
Do I get a space grey Ferrari with the words Head-fi painted on the sides? 

 

[ericp10]

  congratulaltions!  eagerly awaiting your review...

 
 
Thank you drbludenewmexico.

 

[ericp10]

I hope my Doppios aren't cold and all alone on that shelf in that bland post office stock room. Soon, my ears you will be in buddy. Soon!

 

[ericp10]

The Doppios are still lonely somewhere (until tomorrow), but ut oh! The Pistons have rolled into my hands! Finally! So now I'm about to find out in a few seconds if an earphone under $20 is really a M200 and IM70 killer. I doubt it, but I'll eat a plate of crow if I'm wrong. Initial impressions in a few.

 

[kahaluu]

Looking forward to your impressions of the Pistons.

 

[d marc0]

  The Doppios are still lonely somewhere (until tomorrow), but ut oh! The Pistons have rolled into my hands! Finally! So now I'm about to find out in a few seconds if an earphone under $20 is really a M200 and IM70 killer. I doubt it, but I'll eat a plate of crow if I'm wrong. Initial impressions in a few.

 
Looking forward to your impressions mate! I look forward to something that could finally beat my $15 on-the-go driver: Sony MH1.

 

[sfwalcer]

  Ordered a Monster Gratitude last night. Can't wait to try them out!

^ Those has-been??? Dats soooooo last year hype.

 
We in 2014 meng get with dat Piston swag.

 
j/k congrats btw.

  I detect a satirical undertone...

^ Think you meant OVA'!!!tone.

 
Looks like ericp has gone FULL_RETARD on us as well. Was hilarious the 1st tyme but you just killed dat classic post with those 2nd/3rd.... hopefully no more 4th twi-hard attempts meng. Dood you MORE than drove home the message, no need to.....

  The Doppios are still lonely somewhere (until tomorrow), but ut oh! The Pistons have rolled into my hands! Finally! So now I'm about to find out in a few seconds if an earphone under $20 is really a M200 and IM70 killer. I doubt it, but I'll eat a plate of crow if I'm wrong. Initial impressions in a few.

^ Anywho can't wait to hear your take on those pistons.

 

[ericp10]

Well damn! Is this a M200 killer (or earphones costing above $150)? I'm not hearing that yet (nowhere close). But does it compete with the likes of the of earphones a $100 or below (or a little higher like the MA750)? Surprisingly - out of the box - HELL YES!! Definitely sounds clearer to me than the MA750 with equal (or more bass), and more extended highs, although not harsh. Mids are full (the whole sound spectrum is full). I happen to have the IM70 with me today. Is it beating the IM70? Not to my ears (the AT is still fuller with a bigger overall sound), but I would be lying if said the Pistons were far behind. They aren't better, but not far behind at this stage.
 
So, with that stated, if you can be sure you don't have fakes, fellas, this is the best sounding bang-for-the-buck I have heard in 2014 (or should I say first). Yes, this is easy hitting a $100 in sound IEM for $25 I paid for it. If you can get a real one for under $20, that's a steal!! Kudos Xiaomi!!!

 

[mochill]

Nice impression

 

[ericp10]

   
Looking forward to your impressions mate! I look forward to something that could finally beat my $15 on-the-go driver: Sony MH1.

 I think this clearly beats the MH1. I'm shocked to be typing that bud, but from what I'm hearing (until I can get home and A/B them). It beats them in clarity and transparency. Biggest criticism at this point? The tips are the worst and cheapest I've ever seen (already tore the one large one trying to put it on the nozzle). Im not too sure about the durability of the cable, but won't complain until it's a problem. Then again, for under $30, I probably won't complain at all and would buy another one (the sound is that good). I cannot believe the sound. Surpassing those great sounding cheapo JVCS and ATs easily!

 

[ericp10]

 Oh, I have UE900 tips on the Pistons (which is what I use for the IM70). And I'm listening through the X3.

 

[peter123]

Now we're talking!

 

[d marc0]

That is great!