[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ecci-yst-03.25946/review/28838/

Can't say this one is better than the YST-02. This is a case of adding an extra BA and tuning it for much more detail looses a natural tonal and timbre aspects due to its brigthness. It is much more detailed and while the YST-02 is not as detailed it is the easy going brother vs the smart brother/ Aka Analytical YST-03.



https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/penon-vortex.25936/review/28837/ The Vortex is a highly performing single dynamic from Penon.

These are a substantial set of dynamic IEMs that are very comfy due to having a physical smaller size. A versatile sound with excellent dynamics, masterful timbre with a natural tonal character. I can't ever see a scenario where the dynamic IEM will ever go away. These clearly show the advantage of the full range highly resolving single dynamic IEM.

Those Vortex are sexy beasts!

 

[r31ya]

after experimenting with half a dozen single DD, KZ finally return to BA IEM.
Well... True old KZ heritage, an 8 BA IEM

No news on what BA used or pricing info yet.
but with recent KZ re-tuning effort and being well aware on the old drama, hopefully this will be good.

 

[Jmop]

Just ordered Westone W20, an oldie but a newie for me. Haven't been impressed much by these IEMs coming out so let's see how the throwback fairs. I have heard the W4 and UM3X, both of which had flaws but also unique strengths.

 

[Carpet]

after experimenting with half a dozen single DD, KZ finally return to BA IEM.
Well... True old KZ heritage, an 8 BA IEM


No news on what BA used or pricing info yet.
but with recent KZ re-tuning effort and being well aware on the old drama, hopefully this will be good.

Assuming "Pro" means they will be also be further jacking up the price, of what was an already expensive IEM for KZ.

If they want to reestablish their credibility in the market, a more affordable model would get them better exposure. I'm afraid they need to establish more trust before people are going to blind buy a new flagship off them!

 

[r31ya]

Assuming "Pro" means they will be also be further jacking up the price, of what was an already expensive IEM for KZ.

If they want to reestablish their credibility in the market, a more affordable model would get them better exposure. I'm afraid they need to establish more trust before people are going to blind buy a new flagship off them!

well, they have been roaming in sub-$30 market for past like 6 iem.
i simply thought that they then will roam at $50 market for 3~5 driver like old ZS series.
but yeah, they simply shoot for the moon.

That being said their crop of sub$30 like CRA, Eda-Bal, ESX, and recent lyra with the new-ish tuning target is pretty well received.
and they are well aware on the drama, so hopefully they do it carefully and right considering they seems gonna shoot for the current $100 kings.

if they manage to maintain or improve the current warm-harman-ish target and keep it smooth and natural with that 8 driver level of resolution...

 

[baskingshark]

This year is truly the year of the planar wars.

Kinera is coming up with a planar for < $100 according to their FB post. Good times for consumers that prices are being pushed down, though the caveat is that this is Kinera's first planar and I've not been impressed with the Kinera gear I've tried so far (they look better than they sound LOL). But anyway, here's hoping something competent can be released and that all consumers benefit. Hope the QC doesn't screw up like the TRN Kirin and Dioko 7hz for their tuning filters too!!!



https://www.facebook.com/kinera2017...VTaN1h47DXTtYDmUgVXiuYn7fqoekghxrDYU5QgPb5pbl

So the new budget planar from Kinera (supposedly $x9 USD, less than $100 USD) is called the Celeste

https://www.facebook.com/kinera2017/photos/a.1897193137227224/3305308573082333/

The design looks quite cool, it features a Ninetails fox, which is an East Asia mythological creature (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_spirit) that is a trickster shapeshifting spirit.

 

[baskingshark]

For fans of the Raptgo Hook X, they are releasing a new single DD (LCP) called the Leaf:

https://www.linsoul.com/products/raptgo-leaf

$129 USD

This IEM is joining very tough competition at the $100ish range for single DDs!

 

[InvisibleInk]

it features a Ninetails fox, which is an East Asia mythological creature

And just happens to be the demonic being trapped inside Naruto and the source of his power!

 

[brsdrgn]

So the new budget planar from Kinera (supposedly $x9 USD, less than $100 USD) is called the Celeste



https://www.facebook.com/kinera2017/photos/a.1897193137227224/3305308573082333/

The design looks quite cool, it features a Ninetails fox, which is an East Asia mythological creature (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_spirit) that is a trickster shapeshifting spirit.

I'd be just fine with matte black design. Not my taste with the drawings...

 

[Jmop]

For fans of the Raptgo Hook X, they are releasing a new single DD (LCP) called the Leaf:

https://www.linsoul.com/products/raptgo-leaf

$129 USD



This IEM is joining very tough competition at the $100ish range for single DDs!

Nice design, I just hope that fin doesn’t come in contact with the ear.

 

[jant71]

Nice design, I just hope that fin doesn’t come in contact with the ear.

It is a nice design but is it worth $50 more than a Titan S. 10 vs 11mm LCP's with N52 magnets. Steampunk design vs. nature inspired.

 

[Barndoor]

It has a balanced output that I could use with my iFi Zen Can amplifier, so that makes it very appealing as well.

 

[mochill]

Just got this gold from the olden days . Still is awesome

 

[WAON303]

So the new budget planar from Kinera (supposedly $x9 USD, less than $100 USD) is called the Celeste



https://www.facebook.com/kinera2017/photos/a.1897193137227224/3305308573082333/

The design looks quite cool, it features a Ninetails fox, which is an East Asia mythological creature (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fox_spirit) that is a trickster shapeshifting spirit.

Gives me strong Okami vibes, really digging the faceplate!

Maybe not as elegant as some other Kinera IEMs I've seen, but the DNA is definitely here.

Hoping Kinera's stock tuning isn't here because it's garbo.

 

[pushyo2khun]

I've been listening to my MEXT AutoEQed to MEST MK2 and I have to say I appreciate the clarity & extra energy at the upper midrange. Cymbals pop out more without being overbearing. By the same token electric guitars shine more due to sharper attack but crosses the boundary of being fatiguing for me. Both sets seems to put the vocals in the backseat so I'm in no rush to grab MEST. All in all, I dont think I cant listen to it for long without the 10kHz valley that MEXT has.

EDIT: After a longer listen, I have to swallow the bitter pill and say that I prefer the MEST tuning more. The upper midrange bump brings more life (presence/definition) to vocals, and it isn't as fatiguing as I assumed. The bass is tighter and less boomy which I definitely prefer.
I read that MEST has noticeably better technicality so maybe vocals will be cleaner on that set, though it is said that INDIGO has the best midrange. I will conclude that MEST is a better set and if you want a true basshead IEM check out XENNS UP
*I'm using Final E Tips.