[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

After running in the CST by shuffling my music library for the better part of 18 hours and swapping the stock Starline tips for Sony Hybrids, the CCA CST have evened out somewhat and are now less dry and thin-sounding than they were out of the box. While by no means the last word in refinement, my dinner last night cost more than these. I think these would make excellent holiday gifts for friends and family members who have up to this point only known the sound of crummy Apple buds or Samsung fauxKG specials, since they will fit any ear and are worn cable down, which is what most people are used to. There's nothing really wrong with them for the price, the wood is a nice touch, and the KZ signature should work for them.

I essentially got my CCA CST for free, so i'm not really worried about outstanding performance. I'm cool with them being middle of the road single dynamic, where i can use them with the R2 while walking and working out.

 

[FSTOP]

Not hardware related, but useful. I've been a beta tester for Poweramp (app) for several years. The latest version upgrade allows you to custom set the EQ up to 32 bands (from the standard 10), if you so desire...

 

[cqtek]

I don't know if it's the best place to make the consultation, excuse me if it's not... (I am willing to move the question to another more suitable thread).
But after trying the Earmen Sparrow and the quality of its balanced output, I am trying to buy cables with a 2.5mm plug, not very expensive.

I have received an ad for these cables and they look good:

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001779752399.html
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001775418863.html
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001780387718.html
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001780565696.html

This one, in a few hours, will go down in price and will be very affordable.

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/4000129870705.html

Like this one, it looks like the ones in the ArtMagic VG4 BGVPs, which have a very soft touch...

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/4001244591805.html

Of the ones I have and like very much is the one I recently analyzed, the ISN AUDIO C4, but I think I will buy it for the most special EMI...

One that looks a lot like it, the Faaeal cable, I like it too, but it doesn't have so many options of two pin plugs (QDC or TFZ)

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/4000400771561.html

Any other recommendations for that price? Which do you think is the best cable under $25?

Thank you.

 

[IEMusic]

I don't know if it's the best place to make the consultation, excuse me if it's not... (I am willing to move the question to another more suitable thread).
But after trying the Earmen Sparrow and the quality of its balanced output, I am trying to buy cables with a 2.5mm plug, not very expensive.

I have received an ad for these cables and they look good:

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001779752399.html
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001775418863.html
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001780387718.html
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/1005001780565696.html

This one, in a few hours, will go down in price and will be very affordable.

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/4000129870705.html

Like this one, it looks like the ones in the ArtMagic VG4 BGVPs, which have a very soft touch...

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/4001244591805.html

Of the ones I have and like very much is the one I recently analyzed, the ISN AUDIO C4, but I think I will buy it for the most special EMI...

One that looks a lot like it, the Faaeal cable, I like it too, but it doesn't have so many options of two pin plugs (QDC or TFZ)

https://es.aliexpress.com/item/4000400771561.html

Any other recommendations for that price? Which do you think is the best cable under $25?

Thank you.

For silver cables, look to the KBEAR Limpid, Limpid Pro, which is the same as the NiceHCK LitzPS, LitzPS Pro, or there’s the TRN T3.

For copper cables, the Faaeal you mentioned, and there is the NiceHCK LitzOCC.

 

[jant71]

Actually saw these are on Amazon US if you feel there are a possible "new reference"

Very Tin Hifi-ish with a curvy cable connector.

 

[JEHL]

I wonder if most people here would consider this tuning... Too safe?

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

Actually saw these are on Amazon US if you feel there are a possible "new reference"

Very Tin Hifi-ish with a curvy cable connector.

$25.00 shipping?! LOL HARD PASS, though they are intriguing in a way, but my Sonicast is DF acoustics and they are very bass light. Single BA bass light.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

I've been using my UE TF10's the last two days, just getting some mileage out of these fantastic sounding earphones, with that gigantic tall wall of sound, then i put the LZ A7 in and holy smokes!! The A7's sound even better than 2 days back! Just goes to show you how technically amazing they are, that they can immediately trump the TF10's, and it's audibly noticeable. Still waiting for the Tape Pros, which i have high hopes for.

 

[jeejack]

Getting a Sony of this caliber for $500 off, and the condition it looks to be in, it's a no brainer. i'm a Sony fanatic myself. I've saved all my Sony's (five over the last 12 years), even the dead ones. They are in a box. can't throw them away/ they've always given me so much pleasure, so well done, and let me know how you like it and if it's worth pursuing?

Still worth buying NW A55 ?

 

[unifutomaki]

Still worth buying NW A55 ?

I do believe so. Buying second-hand gear may not be palatable or feasible for everybody, so the A55 provides Sony's sound signature, hardware design and software ease-of-use at a very affordable price. The A55 also lasts significantly longer on a charge than the ZX300, so there's that!

 

[cenizas]

news

UCOTECH, dynamic earphone "RE-1" aiming for "new reference"

The earphone "RE-1" developed as a "new reference" from the Korean UCOTECH brand handled by the company from December 1st. The price is 12,980 yen (tax included). The company's online store "zionote DirectY" accepts pre-order purchases for 10,980 yen (tax included) for a limited time until the release date / limited quantity of the first 100 pieces.

"RE-1"

Earphones that have been "latest tuned to bring out the potential of modern high-quality formats" based on DF (diffuse sound field) curves devised to reproduce sounds that are flat to the human ear, and modern data / technology. .. It is positioned as a "new reference earphone" regardless of genre or age / generation.

The driver unit is equipped with one 10mm dynamic type. It incorporates a carbon nanotube (CNT) diaphragm, a CCAW voice coil, and an external magnetic circuit that produces a strong magnetic force.

The housing is made of brass, and the precision 5-axis CNC processing improves not only the appearance but also the completeness of the inside. It is equipped with an air pressure control mechanism that controls the air pressure generated on the back with a pipe.


The brass housing incorporates a mechanism to control the air pressure on the back

The MMCX terminal also supports cable attachment / detachment. The attached cable adopts a 4-core structure and silver-plated 6N OCC conductor, and is equipped with an L-shaped MMCX connector manufactured from a new mold in order to pursue a comfortable fit. In addition, a device "MMCX Detach Helper" is includeded to easily remove the cable.

Actually saw these are on Amazon US if you feel there are a possible "new reference"

Very Tin Hifi-ish with a curvy cable connector.

The Ucotech RE-1 frequency response was published if anyone's interested

 

[RikudouGoku]

AUNE Jasper (1 DD) = 300 usd

BGGAR Graph

 

[baskingshark]

AUNE Jasper (1 DD) = 300 usd



BGGAR Graph

Wow the manufacturer must have faith in themselves to launch straight into the $300 region for a single DD. That's like competing with Tanchjim Oxygen.

 

[RikudouGoku]

Wow the manufacturer must have faith in themselves to launch straight into the $300 region for a single DD. That's like competing with Tanchjim Oxygen.

They do make amps/dacs but this really is their first iem I believe? Quite daring to say the least, with the LZ A7 and the Tanchjim Oxygen at that price range lol.

 

[prawdziwysimone]

AUNE Jasper (1 DD) = 300 usd



BGGAR Graph

Can't wait for them. I own Aune's first model - E1 (Polish Aune's distributor has exclusivity for it). Also single dynamic and it is still my favourite set - organic sound, very coherent. This one is much pricier but i exprect to be much better. Deffinitelly on my list.