[IEMusic]

Let's hope the Tape Pro is added to this list for late 2020, and i've got the NM2+ on the way and the A7 are already dominating my collection.

I have my fingers crossed for the KBEAR Believe.

 

[KutuzovGambit]

Let's hope the Tape Pro is added to this list for late 2020, and i've got the NM2+ on the way and the A7 are already dominating my collection.

Really interested to hear what you think of the NM2+.

 

[bhima]

I have my fingers crossed for the KBEAR Believe.

This is the one Im lurking on this sub for. Tape Pro is up there too and of course the A7.

I just love DD headphones though. And Beryillium leads to very fast transients. Im a little sus on the Believe because the frequency graph looks pretty unrefined. Will have to wait for the reviews.

 

[audio123]

$50 - Tin T2+
$90 - ISN D02
$130 - FiiO FH3
$170 - NF Audio NM2+
$320 - LZ A7

All these I would say are miles ahead of their price points even from 2019 let alone 2017.

Add the Orb & H40 to the list.

 

[KutuzovGambit]

Add the Orb & H40 to the list.

Man I would jump on the Orbs so fast if I didn’t have my ears so full of other quality IEMs right now. The H40 is almost certainly too big for my smallish ears so I’ve crossed that one off my list despite rave reviews.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

This song and this album sound FANTASTIC using the Monster Miles Davis Trumpets. Good track to test the musicality of your sets.

 

[audio123]

Man I would jump on the Orbs so fast if I didn’t have my ears so full of other quality IEMs right now. The H40 is almost certainly too big for my smallish ears so I’ve crossed that one off my list despite rave reviews.

There are just too many quality IEMs in this saturated market. However, it depends on the audiophile whether to go for a variety of IEMs with different sound signatures or a TOTL IEM but of course, even at TOTL level, I see audiophiles collecting a variety too. To sum up, this is a never ending hobby.

 

[KutuzovGambit]

There are just too many quality IEMs in this saturated market. However, it depends on the audiophile whether to go for a variety of IEMs with different sound signatures or a TOTL IEM but of course, even at TOTL level, I see audiophiles collecting a variety too. To sum up, this is a never ending hobby.

I just need to force myself to stop at a few nice mid-fi units. This summer I was looking for one entry-to-mid-fi IEM and it snowballed quickly!!

 

[CactusPete23]

I had additional coupons.

Can anyone tell me how to use points at checkout at Aliexpress? I don't see that option. Thanks

 

[audio123]

I just need to force myself to stop at a few nice mid-if units. This summer I was looking for one entry to mid-fi IEM and it snowballed quickly!!

Snowball to TOTL soon.

 

[DBaldock9]

The LZ A7 that I ordered from Penon Audio on 11.11, and paid the extra $1 for express shipping - was delivered today by DHL.
.
One interesting thing about the package - there was a nice quality Balanced cable in with the box that held the A7. The odd thing was that it's a 2.5mm TRRS to 2-Pin, so it's not for the A7, which is MMCX...
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After work this evening, I spent a few hours watching Hallmark Christmas Movies, with this configuration:
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Roku Streamer [HDMI->SPDIF] -> TOSLINK Switch [Optical] -> Topping D70 DAC (Dual AK4497) [2x 3-Pin XLR] -> Loxjie P20 Tube Hybrid Amp (Reflektor 6N3P-DR Tubes (1980 NOS), 4x Dual OPA627AU Op-amps) [4-Pin XLR-2.5mm TRRS] -> Impact Audio Copper Litz MMCX cable -> LZ A7 (Blue Nozzles, Switch=Monitor)
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The charts in the Manual are so small, I had to view them with a magnifying lens - and there doesn't seem to be as much variety in the curves, as the LZ A4 has. When I have some uninterrupted time over the Thanksgiving Holiday, I'll have to try out the different nozzles, tips, and switch settings - listening to some music that I'm familiar with.

 

[slex]

The LZ A7 that I ordered from Penon Audio on 11.11, and paid the extra $1 for express shipping - was delivered today by DHL.
.
One interesting thing about the package - there was a nice quality Balanced cable in with the box that held the A7. The odd thing was that it's a 2.5mm TRRS to 2-Pin, so it's not for the A7, which is MMCX...
.
After work this evening, I spent a few hours watching Hallmark Christmas Movies, with this configuration:
.
Roku Streamer [HDMI->SPDIF] -> TOSLINK Switch [Optical] -> Topping D70 DAC (Dual AK4497) [2x 3-Pin XLR] -> Loxjie P20 Tube Hybrid Amp (Reflektor 6N3P-DR Tubes (1980 NOS), 4x Dual OPA627AU Op-amps) [4-Pin XLR-2.5mm TRRS] -> Impact Audio Copper Litz MMCX cable -> LZ A7 (Blue Nozzles, Switch=Monitor)
.
The charts in the Manual are so small, I had to view them with a magnifying lens - and there doesn't seem to be as much variety in the curves, as the LZ A4 has. When I have some uninterrupted time over the Thanksgiving Holiday, I'll have to try out the different nozzles, tips, and switch settings - listening to some music that I'm familiar with.

You are using the unpopular blue nozzle.The popular ones are pop/red or monitor/silver. Check if you have good seal with your regular size tips. I have to upsize my regular M tips to L size for a better seal and isolation due to the small size of A7.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

I enjoy black with MONITOR. Just brilliant sound. Love it.

 

[brsdrgn]

Could you please make a comparison between nm2+ and Kbear Believe? They're costing almost the same and they're almost in the same price range. About nm2+ I read many good reviews but for Believe, I can't say the same and I'm super curious.

 

[unifutomaki]

Could you please make a comparison between nm2+ and Kbear Believe? They're costing almost the same and they're almost in the same price range. About nm2+ I read many good reviews but for Believe, I can't say the same and I'm super curious.

I think most people who ordered BElieve are still waiting on their orders. Patience, tiger