The discovery thread!

[Surf Monkey]

Hey fellow IEM nuts,

I want to announce my own squiglink. With over 40 measurements amassed I thought I should ask Mark Ryan (Super* Review) about my own instance.
And he provided it super fast and hassle free.
Thank you Mark Ryan you are truly Super.

https://harpo.squig.link/index.html

You’ll find some graphs that couldn’t be found on the internet (Hiby Seeds 2, Hifiman R800, JQ Audio 4U to name a few).

Because I’m so happy now I recorded a super long sound demo just for fun (Hybrid Battle - ISN H40 vs. TRN ST5 vs. Dunu Vulkan).

That’s a great lineup of models. Really nice work. I’ll be adding it to my reference links. Thanks!

 

[nymz]

My quick review of the TRN ST5 is out and you can find it on my website.

Thanks for reading and have a nice week!

 

[o0genesis0o]

Hey fellow IEM nuts,

I want to announce my own squiglink. With over 40 measurements amassed I thought I should ask Mark Ryan (Super* Review) about my own instance.
And he provided it super fast and hassle free.
Thank you Mark Ryan you are truly Super.

https://harpo.squig.link/index.html

You’ll find some graphs that couldn’t be found on the internet (Hiby Seeds 2, Hifiman R800, JQ Audio 4U to name a few).

Because I’m so happy now I recorded a super long sound demo just for fun (Hybrid Battle - ISN H40 vs. TRN ST5 vs. Dunu Vulkan).

Nice selection of IEMs, mate! Good luck with your Squiqlink.

For IEM geeks who are on the fence about setting up a graph DB and want to self-host or just run it locally for fun, you can also fork or clone the open-source graphtool, modified by Rohsa at Rohsa's Workshop. I think this version is still a bit behind the one used by Squiglink (maintained by Mr. Super* Review @MRSallee, I presume), but it is better than the barebone source code linked by Crinacle. It has a cool feature where viewers can upload their own FR for comparison. One of the readers on Reddit used this feature to compare his unit with mine to check unit variations.

My graph database is hosted by GitHub Page and the content is version-controlled by GitHub and replicated across all of my computers, so I'm less worried about losing data. It did take a bit of effort to understand the source code to import my data, but smooth ride afterwards. Let me know if you want further details on how to deploy one. (And if you are somewhere around Head-Fi, thank you Rohsa!).

 

[morndewey]

Unfortunately, that's beyond my budget right now. I guess my choice will be between Kato and Autumn as far as DD are concerned.

I’d like to suggest Oriolus Isabelle.
Don’t know your location but musicteck had it on sale for just south of $500. Tonality is superb although short wide nozzle may induce fit difficulties. Cheers

 

[Jmop]

Next up on my chopping block is the HiBy R3 Pro Saber, should be here by next week. I wanted a small DAP that can do balanced, gapless, and has a super quiet background.

 

[Redcarmoose]

I want to announce my own squiglink. With over 40 measurements amassed I thought I should ask Mark Ryan (Super* Review) about my own instance.
And he provided it super fast and hassle free.
Thank you Mark Ryan you are truly Super.

https://harpo.squig.link/index.html

Cool.

My quick review of the TRN ST5 is out and you can find it on my website.

Thanks for reading and have a nice week!

Congratulations on your site, though I’m truly surprised you find the TRN ST5 “basshead” we must have been given two completely different samples? Though contrasting ideas are sometimes helpful, this hobby is as subjective as anything. Interestingly I gave the TRN ST5 time with about 6 different ear-tips, 4 wildly different amp/DAC and over 100 hours of burn-in.............still no-way would I call it basshead? I spent days and days assessing the sound values? Strange to say the least?

Edit:
I even tried the TRN ST5 with my darkest amp and pure copper cable as well as Sony Hybrid narrow bore tips, and didn’t get into basshead territory? I used 4 different cables too, with the TRN ST5?

 

[1clearhead]

Hello fellow head-fier’s…here’s my “quick impression” on the CCA PLA13.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/cca-in-ear-monitors-impressions-thread.900149/post-17139261



Enjoy!

-Clear

 

[Nimweth]

Cool.


Congratulations on your site, though I’m truly surprised you find the TRN ST5 “basshead” we must have been given two completely different samples? Though contrasting ideas are sometimes helpful, this hobby is as subjective as anything. Interestingly I gave the TRN ST5 time with about 6 different ear-tips, 4 wildly different amp/DAC and over 100 hours of burn-in.............still no-way would I call it basshead? I spent days and days assessing the sound values? Strange to say the least?

Edit:
I even tried the TRN ST5 with my darkest amp and pure copper cable as well as Sony Hybrid narrow bore tips, and didn’t get into basshead territory? I used 4 different cables too, with the TRN ST5?

My ST5 is still burning in, but I have the same experience as you. Bass is well balanced and I am not hearing any bass bleed. Mids are forward and treble bright and extended. Sub bass is nice, mid bass dialled back a little, freeing up the mids. Via Hidizs AP80 Pro X and the medium black tips, 3.5mm plug. Fabulous cable.

 

[Redcarmoose]

My ST5 is still burning in, but I have the same experience as you. Bass is well balanced and I am not hearing any bass bleed. Mids are forward and treble bright and extended. Sub bass is nice, mid bass dialled back a little, freeing up the mids. Via Hidizs AP80 Pro X and the medium black tips, 3.5mm plug. Fabulous cable.

Well, that’s the true value of Head-Fi, if you can find people that can substantiate your hearing of an IEM. I don’t want to say anyone’s wrong or right. My bass ideas are actually slightly different than yours, but close. But yes, these are not in anyway basshead level? The TRN ST5 are balanced and to me the bass takes a backseat to the mids and treble? I just want to know if my set has something wrong with it. Like maybe they left out the damping filters in the two nozzle mounted BAs or something? Lol

But in the end it’s all good, we have cool stuff to listen to music with! Cheers!

 

[freelancr]

Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 - Stunned!

I can’t believe this is not butter a wired IEM. 15 min. listening time in, very pleasing synergy between dynamic and planar driver.
















Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 frequency response graph

 

[o0genesis0o]

Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 - Stunned!

I can’t believe this is not butter a wired IEM. 15 min. listening time in, very pleasing synergy between dynamic and planar driver.














Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 frequency response graph

Interesting technology and tuning. I'm surprised that a planar hybrid with digital cross-over in TWS form factor is not mentioned more around here. Very cool. Thanks for sharing. How much is it? AUD $350. Seems like a good deal, if the electronics and wireless connectivity are good.

 

[freelancr]

Interesting technology and tuning. I'm surprised that a planar hybrid with digital cross-over in TWS form factor is not mentioned more around here. Very cool. Thanks for sharing. How much is it? AUD $350. Seems like a good deal, if the electronics and wireless connectivity are good.

I think I'll get these out of my ears only for charging the next days. The DD and planar combo sounds so addicting. Deep satisfying bass impact without mid bleed and crystal clear planar sound in the upper registers that we all love. The Freebuds use the same mid-bass-dip-trick as the Moondrop Variations to not bleed while having bombast bass.

This is easily my product of the year 2022. A budget Szalay maybe? Haven't listened to the Szalay...

 

[DynamicEars]

Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 - Stunned!

I can’t believe this is not butter a wired IEM. 15 min. listening time in, very pleasing synergy between dynamic and planar driver.














Huawei Freebuds Pro 2 frequency response graph

Holy delicious bass shelf!
I didn't know there is planar tws tuned this good

 

[DynamicEars]

I think I'll get these out of my ears only for charging the next days. The DD and planar combo sounds so addicting. Deep satisfying bass impact without mid bleed and crystal clear planar sound in the upper registers that we all love. The Freebuds use the same mid-bass-dip-trick as the Moondrop Variations to not bleed while having bombast bass.

This is easily my product of the year 2022. A budget Szalay maybe? Haven't listened to the Szalay...

Just few days back i discuss about imagining DD + planar combo and suddenly this appears with very good tuning.
I aware sometimes back huawei release another TWS just like other phone makers but didn't expect this really.
Can you tell me more about it with more detailed story so i can jump the fence?
Any comparison with umm timeless? Or kato? Or Galaxy buds 2 / pro as tws contender?

Thanks in advance

 

[freelancr]

Just few days back i discuss about imagining DD + planar combo and suddenly this appears with very good tuning.
I aware sometimes back huawei release another TWS just like other phone makers but didn't expect this really.
Can you tell me more about it with more detailed story so i can jump the fence?
Any comparison with umm timeless? Or kato? Or Galaxy buds 2 / pro as tws contender?

Thanks in advance

Honestly, I would buy this thing as an imaginary wired version for double the price without remorse. DD + planar is just me gusta
I hope more manufacturers beside Huawei and Oriolus roll up their sleeves and build this combo.
The Freebuds 2 Pro sound like the Timeless and some premium single DD had a lovechild.

This is dato the best TWS I ever listened to. Before that it was the Final Audio ZE3000 and before that it was the Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch.
If you are unsure I recommend you buy from Amazon or a local electronic shop. I bought from Media Markt so return would be easy. Well, I won't return it for sure.