The discovery thread!

[paulwasabii]

Thanks @baskingshark !

Here is another as there aren't many graphs out there yet.

 

[lushmelody]

how is WaistDrum compared to the current hype, Moondrop Chu?
I know Chu is cheaper, but still.

I'm also curious about Waist Drum driveability. Is it less energy demanding for proper SQ than the Heart Mirror?

(I don't like the midbass curve though, but if it proves to be a technicalities champ... just a small EQ fix for so much returning value).

 

[steviewonderbread]

Here is another as there aren't many graphs out there yet.

That 15dB increase between 1k and 3k is even bigger than the SSP's 0.o

 

[paulwasabii]

That 15dB increase between 1k and 3k is even bigger than the SSP's 0.o

I have been looking for another graph to make sure my measurement and/or unit is ok. I measured twice with 2 different tips but maybe I will try again. @baskingshark graph is in that 12-13db range so maybe mine is showing a bit higher.

 

[KutuzovGambit]

Here is another as there aren't many graphs out there yet.

Going by graph alone, this IEM is pretty much the exact opposite of every tonal preference I have.

 

[haudaikuwa]

Ordered my waist drum on Amazon and they said it won't come till June 11th or 12th. I ordered from them knowing it's easy to send back to them, but they were saying at first that it would take longer.

 

[audio123]

Aroma is a world class brand.

1st Column:
Early (1 BA + 1 DD)
Twins (7 BA)
Yao (12 BA)
Duet (2 DD)

2nd Column:
Star (1 BA)
Jewel (6 EST + 6 BA + 1 DD)
Ace (12 BA)
Thunder (10 BA + 1 DD)
Shock (2 EST + 2 BA)

3rd Column:
W5 (5 BA)
W6 (4 BA + 2 DD)
W12 (12 BA)
W6.2 (4 BA + 2 DD)

 

[Carpet]

Going by graph alone, this IEM is pretty much the exact opposite of every tonal preference I have.

At least they had the decency to leave a notch at 4K. The hobby needs-treble heads, otherwise who would buy the IEMs that don't have enough bass!

 

[cqtek]

New JH Flagship

https://www.facebook.com/JHAudio/posts/10160598936809041



Called the Sharona. 16 drivers! Claimed to be using knowles this time (LOL instead of the previous Bellsings that were snuck in ).

JH doesn't seem to improve their cables, they seem to have the same cable as my old JH TriFi.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

Aroma is a world class brand.

1st Column:
Early (1 BA + 1 DD)
Twins (7 BA)
Yao (12 BA)
Duet (2 DD)

2nd Column:
Star (1 BA)
Jewel (6 EST + 6 BA + 1 DD)
Ace (12 BA)
Thunder (10 BA + 1 DD)
Shock (2 EST + 2 BA)

3rd Column:
W5 (5 BA)
W6 (4 BA + 2 DD)
W12 (12 BA)
W6.2 (4 BA + 2 DD)

Those are all beautiful and i'm sure quite brilliant in sound, but also every one of them is overpriced. JACKED PRICES.

 

[haudaikuwa]

Do yaw know who will deliver the quickest the hzsound waist drum, it's been 5 days and it's not even close to shipping through Amazon. AliExpress?... keephifi?...linsoul?... hopefully I can cancel.

 

[yaps66]

Do yaw know who will deliver the quickest the hzsound waist drum, it's been 5 days and it's not even close to shipping through Amazon. AliExpress?... keephifi?...linsoul?... hopefully I can cancel.

China has been closed the last five days and hence the delay. I believe they have re-opened today and should be processing orders now.

 

[Carpet]

Do yaw know who will deliver the quickest the hzsound waist drum, it's been 5 days and it's not even close to shipping through Amazon. AliExpress?... keephifi?...linsoul?... hopefully I can cancel.

Nothing ever arrives, until the next FOTM is announced!

That gives you the opportunity to doubt your purchase, before you can hear it!

 

[KutuzovGambit]

OK, I got the Reecho SG-01 OVA in earlier today, I've been doing some listening straight out of the box (no burn-in yet, so take that as you will) and I have to say I am quite unexpectedly blown away by this earphone. I don't always see eye to eye with @Dsnuts on everything but from what I am hearing he is 100% right that this is redefining what $50 can buy you these days. I've also been enjoying the Moondrop Kato lately and these Reechos actually get shockingly close. Yes I would definitely choose the Kato if I had to pick one, but the Reecho is 1/4 of the price and gets you way more than 1/4 of the SQ. And I would take these Reechos over the Aria in a heartbeat.

The SG-01 OVA has a nice balanced U-shaped tonality. The emphasis leans a bit toward the quite high quality bass you are getting for the price (moderately elevated and slightly sub-bass biased, with absolutely outstanding extension for a budget IEM), but this does not at all overshadow either the mids or the treble. There is a mild amount of warmth in the lower mids, giving male vocals a nicely bodied presentation. Upper mids in their turn are slightly emphasized over the lower, giving female vocals and strings a nice energy and presence but staying shy of any sort of shoutiness. Lower treble is emphasized over the upper, but once again these display a shocking extension for a budget single-DD, easily surpassing many IEMs I have heard at multiples of the SG-01 OVA's price point. This allows enough air to keep an open and balanced presentation despite the emphasized low end.

Technically it is likewise extremely accomplished for the price. The soundstage is not only wide but also fairly tall, although unsurprisingly it struggles somewhat more with depth as do most IEMs at this price point. The imaging is quite good, not holographic but very focused and well-defined on both X and Y axes. Instrument separation and layering are likewise excellent. Resolution is certainly respectable and nothing to complain about, although this is another area where it cannot totally break free of the constraints of a budget model as the leading edges in the transients tend to be somewhat on the blunt side.

I would be remiss not to add that comfort is superb for my medium-small ears, and the modestly sized and well-shaped shells make them an excellent candidate for side sleeping (they are flush with my ears).

So you've got an extremely refined and versatile tuning combined with surprisingly competent technicalities for a budget single DD, in a very comfortable shell, at an extremely attractive price point. I am fairly certainly this will displace the venerable (to me at least) Tin T2 Plus as my default $50 rec, and some may even prefer it to my default sub-$100 rec in the Dunu Titan S if they are looking for a more substantial bass response than the neutral-bright Titan S can provide.

This is my introduction to Reecho as a company, and so far I am nothing but impressed. I'll continue listening, burning them in, and will publish a full review in the coming weeks.

 

[WAON303]

Aroma is a world class brand.

1st Column:
Early (1 BA + 1 DD)
Twins (7 BA)
Yao (12 BA)
Duet (2 DD)

2nd Column:
Star (1 BA)
Jewel (6 EST + 6 BA + 1 DD)
Ace (12 BA)
Thunder (10 BA + 1 DD)
Shock (2 EST + 2 BA)

3rd Column:
W5 (5 BA)
W6 (4 BA + 2 DD)
W12 (12 BA)
W6.2 (4 BA + 2 DD)

I guess Oriolus wasn't the only company that use generic chi-fi shells when building IEMs that command top dollar.

I would never guess that the Audio Jewel is an insanely expensive flagship if someone told me to guess an IEM's price and the only thing I had to judge was the shell.

Driver config gives the price away tho.