[CoFire]

Lol I had a 300R, sold it and got an Opus#1s then an M3s. In the end, I have no DAPs and just my Note 9 to the ES100. It's that good.

So do you primarily listen through Bluetooth with the ES100?

 

[kova4a]

Which ones are those?

These https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id...63.&pvid=00a241f5-737a-4c3f-a7c4-eba7adc7004f

 

[Lurk650]

So do you primarily listen through Bluetooth with the ES100?

Yeah, that's the only way it works. It's a BT receiver that is LDAC capable.

 

[DBaldock9]

I've been following this thread for quite sometime and really enjoy the variety of POVs, experience and passion for the one IEM to rule them all. This is probably the most active thread I read.

I've heard MANY suggestions for IEMs (right now eyeballing DM6's) and some suggestions here for DAPs. I would like some feedback on currently recommended DAPs.

Right now I'm eyeballing a Pioneer XDP-30R mainly for using in the office but not limited to this. It would drive headphones directly or via an amp. WiFi and Bluetooth aren't necessary but nice options. It would be nice to have a digital out to connect to an amp/dac unit but that's not the case here. This seems to be for a more on the go application which is fine. Is the DAP recommended? It can be had for a great price.

Other DAPs I have been following are Shandling M3, Fiio X5 III, Ibasso DX120, Cayin N3, or an ES100. Of course, maybe I'm aiming too low and should go for the Ibasso DX200 or Pioneer XDP-300R? Any feelers on what to focus on or avoid?

Thanks.

Which smartphone do you use?
If you have an Android 8 or 9 phone, with enough storage (or a uSD card slot) for your music collection, then you won't be disappointed with the ES100, connected via LDAC (or aptX).
The ES100 can also function as a simple USB DAC for a PC, without having to install any drivers.

 

[Lurk650]

Which smartphone do you use?
If you have an Android 8 or 9 phone, with enough storage (or a uSD card slot) for your music collection, then you won't be disappointed with the ES100, connected via LDAC (or aptX).
The ES100 can also function as a simple USB DAC for a PC, without having to install any drivers.

I forgot it can function as a desktop DAC lol.

 

[stryed]

Which smartphone do you use?
If you have an Android 8 or 9 phone, with enough storage (or a uSD card slot) for your music collection, then you won't be disappointed with the ES100, connected via LDAC (or aptX).
The ES100 can also function as a simple USB DAC for a PC, without having to install any drivers.

Hello,
How good is the DAC compared to the LG V30/shanling M0 which I heard have the same chips, if i recall corrrectly? I could find a LG V20 for slightly more than a new ES100 and am leaning towards that option.

 

[paulindss]

YES, please post comparison iwth Tenhnz P4pro if you have it with the DMG!

I'll do as soon as i get my hands on tehnz and do a proper listening with enough time.

 

[Zerohour88]

Gonna get a M5s myself next month when released.

going back to the EZAudio D4. If these are NE700m Clones with same tuning. $10 is a great price on these. Will find out since I will be getting a pair. I own the NE700m so this should be interesting.

http://bisonicr.ldblog.jp/archives/55713496.html

based on his impressions, a mid-forward sound sig (bass not bleeding into the midrange) with intimate soundstage, isolation is so-so (as far as google translate goes). 10 bux is quite cheap regardless, maybe a better deal than the Hifiman Bolt?

 

[Dsnuts]

NE700m uses 8mm titanium coated drivers These use 10mm. Never really trust the specs of a $10 phone however. Jim pointed these out to me. I am familiar with the NE700m tuning as I did a review for it a long time ago. These might be a decent find to mess around with. I should have them in a few weeks.

 

[thejoker13]

These https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id...63.&pvid=00a241f5-737a-4c3f-a7c4-eba7adc7004f

Great, thank you!

 

[paulindss]

Screw up the reason, i will feed the hype

BGVP DMG IN THE PERSPECTIVE OF A UNTIL NOW ONLY SUB 50$ CHI FI CONSUMER = HOLY ****.

The only thing i will say by now tho. Its my first +100$ earphone so take that grain of salt. But I say that i would pay each dolar again happy. So if you are in that situation: budget seeker of under 50$ iems looking for a step up. You are ok with DMG. I wasn't looking for a miracle, there is no such thing, but i was looking for a upgrade in all areas from a iem like... Trn v80, and i sure got it.

 

[CoFire]

Which smartphone do you use?
If you have an Android 8 or 9 phone, with enough storage (or a uSD card slot) for your music collection, then you won't be disappointed with the ES100, connected via LDAC (or aptX).
The ES100 can also function as a simple USB DAC for a PC, without having to install any drivers.

I need a solution not using a smartphone. I actually accidentally listed the ES100, actually already own it. I haven't had the chance to use it yet but for the office, I need a source.

 

[Dsnuts]

Damn I like the way that red looks. Should have gotten the red ones.

 

[paulindss]

Damn I like the way that red looks. Should have gotten the red ones.

Exactly, and it is hard to catch the real tone, as it varies with the light. I was in love with the color as soon as i saw the @B9Scrambler photos. Look at his IG.

 

[Lurk650]

I need a solution not using a smartphone. I actually accidentally listed the ES100, actually already own it. I haven't had the chance to use it yet but for the office, I need a source.

Opus#1s. Sounds great, powerful, has a Line Out. No BT though.