The discovery thread!

[PopZeus]

Lossless AptX is a big deal. Though I suspect it won't be as lossless as advertised right away. Too many factors that cut into BT transmission quality. But it should get better widespread adoption than LDAC, and that should drive Qualcomm to invest more heavily into AptX HD Adaptive (or whatever they're calling it) and improve performance over time.

 

[SHOOTINGTECHIE]

Well I was surprised by copplinn with two iems nearly similar yet so different , highly recommend to try copplinn Alula Mahogany wood with fs , cherry one without fs was average so I won't recommend it ( haven't tried many iems in 300$ price range but these aren't bad) , I would like them to have better cable though
My review is up do check them plus they were so comfy
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/copplinn-alula.25401/reviews#review-26686

 

[SHOOTINGTECHIE]

Plus I am excited about blon max wonder if we could have some good double DD feel , 3dt was good for 3 DDs, bass was lacking a bit for me ( imho this is what focal clear does to you ) the only one I tried

 

[Strifeff7]

Lossless AptX is a big deal. Though I suspect it won't be as lossless as advertised right away. Too many factors that cut into BT transmission quality. But it should get better widespread adoption than LDAC, and that should drive Qualcomm to invest more heavily into AptX HD Adaptive (or whatever they're calling it) and improve performance over time.

My concern is, is it at hardware or software level?
is it just a simple software update to old device to support the codec,
or do I need a to buy new phone,

 

[SenorChang8]

My concern is, is it at hardware or software level?
is it just a simple software update to old device to support the codec,
or do I need a to buy new phone,

Probably will have to buy new phone unless it already has Snapdragon 888 chip. Apple won’t support it. Doubtful most current Bluetooth accessories will support it. But I’m still looking forward to it lol.

 

[FSTOP]

most of the BT tech is hardware-based (rather than just a codec), particularly with Qualcomm using SoC.

 

[r31ya]

Lossless AptX is a big deal. Though I suspect it won't be as lossless as advertised right away. Too many factors that cut into BT transmission quality. But it should get better widespread adoption than LDAC, and that should drive Qualcomm to invest more heavily into AptX HD Adaptive (or whatever they're calling it) and improve performance over time.

If qualcomm able to make APTX Lossless which have better battery life and way better connection than LDAC.
It is going to be a big deal.

 

[Zerstorer_GOhren]

Checkout the review of ADV. M56D

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/adv-m5-6d.25406/reviews#review-26705

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

These arrived today. CCA NRA.

These are pretty much competing with the Shouer Tape and Tape Pro, with it's very similar driver config.

Only spent a little time with them, so will reserve in depth comment until later.

OOTB? V shaped. Mids a little pulled back, but airy and some really good timbre for EST. Bass is full, resolving and impactful, and the details really pop. Musical presentation. Not very balanced like the NX7 mk III or DQ6.

EST is quite EST, with airy treble but not particularly sharp or extended, but clear. More to come...

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

oh one more thing...the stage leaves to be desired, but imaging is really good.

 

[jmwant]

Moondrop announced KATO, as an Upgrade to the KXXS.

 

[zomas65]

Hey guys! I'm a bit late to the party (why in the Preamble section) but here is my review of BGVP's 8 Balanced Armature IEM - the DM8. For those who don't know, it comes in 2 shells options - Full Resin and Stable Wood. The stable wood shells are actually quite nice for their $400 pricing since they are hard to come by under $1000, let alone $500. Sonically, I think DM8 is quite a pleasing and easy to like IEM. It is a significant improvement and upgrade over DM7, which was quite a good IEM in itself at its price but DM8 improves on it and takes the sound and overall value proposition to the next level. DM8 has a nice, pleasing, warm sound signature which is not only fun and musical but also has good technical capability. Some finishing imperfections and subjective preferences aside, I think DM8 is a good alternative and complementing IEM to the segment king Blessing2 for people who like a more fun tuned IEM than a reference one. Have to read to know more about what I think of the DM8 in detail. Cheers!

BGVP DM8​

Great review, however Reading the comparisons I disagree on good performances of fearless s8f: too much treble oriented and in some cases a Little bit pungent and annoying for my ears.

 

[cqtek]

Hello to all.

Here is my humble opinion about the Ikko OH1s.

I hope you like it.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ikko-oh1s.25362/reviews#review-26712

 

[PopZeus]

Moondrop announced KATO, as an Upgrade to the KXXS.

Argh. I can't keep up with the pace of single DD releases. This needs to go in a head-to-head with the FD3 and maybe the YuanLi (just been seeing some hype for that one recently).

 

[H T T]

Argh. I can't keep up with the pace of single DD releases. This needs to go in a head-to-head with the FD3 and maybe the YuanLi (just been seeing some hype for that one recently).

For certain, so many single DD releases. I have a Hana2021 on order. The Kata is a must preorder for me.

After some time, I will do and post a comparison of the Starfield, the AQ0, the FAN, the Hana 2021, and the Kata.