[o0genesis0o]

Given that the JD3 is usually half price in sales, I might check them out!

only if you are willing to try with no expectation

It’s not the usual KZ ice pick sound, or even Fiio 5k peak house sound. Instead, it greatly subdues the lower treble (5k ish) and pushes the lower midrange a bit too much somehow. In short, its soundstage is deep but kind of narrow, and the tuning is boxy somehow. Yes, my brain can quickly “burn in” after half a song, but JD3 is not something I would put my “seal of approval” on. If you just want cheap and cheery sound, grab a VE Monk+ instead. Different gear categories, sure, but better sound as well.

 

[Carpet]

only if you are willing to try with no expectation

It’s not the usual KZ ice pick sound, or even Fiio 5k peak house sound. Instead, it greatly subdues the lower treble (5k ish) and pushes the lower midrange a bit too much somehow. In short, its soundstage is deep but kind of narrow, and the tuning is boxy somehow. Yes, my brain can quickly “burn in” after half a song, but JD3 is not something I would put my “seal of approval” on. If you just want cheap and cheery sound, grab a VE Monk+ instead. Different gear categories, sure, but better sound as well.

Given that I'm sensitive to peaks at 5k, I'll take that as a recommendation. Even though it probably wasn't targeted as one. I can find a use for something small, cheap and inoffensive. Even if just to provide a contrast to my own charming self!

 

[o0genesis0o]

Given that I'm sensitive to peaks at 5k, I'll take that as a recommendation. Even though it probably wasn't targeted as one. I can find a use for something small, cheap and inoffensive. Even if just to provide a contrast to my own charming self!

On the other hand, prepare for 6k peak, which is same same but different kind of devil

Graph from my db

 

[Carpet]

On the other hand, prepare for 6k peak, which is same same but different kind of devil

Graph from my db

Ouch, so it has the mutant hunchbacked sister of a 5k peak.

 

[o0genesis0o]

Ouch, so it has the mutant hunchbacked sister of a 5k peak.

I bought this one when every one was “Chu chu chu chu” or “cra cra cra cra” to see what else is out there. What can I say, they are all poor in different ways I would just recommend a E3000 if you want smooth and comfortable sound without much money (and pray to QC god that you actually get a good pair if E3000)

 

[WAON303]

Hi folks, have you ever looked at Fiio FA7s and think “jeez, wouldn’t it be great if they are single DD instead of multi BA”?

Say no more





Btw

Spoiler: I heard you like “olive”

This is a really nice package if you can get it for 78 bucks.

Fiio and DUNU are S tier when it comes to accessories.

 

[Carpet]

This is a really nice package if you can get it for 78 bucks.

Fiio and DUNU are S tier when it comes to accessories.

I remember the accessories package for the JH3. Tips cable and case were all way above average, and that was from their budget division!

 

[Carpet]

HBB roundup of his planar wars series​

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[SenorChang8]

This is a really nice package if you can get it for 78 bucks.

Fiio and DUNU are S tier when it comes to accessories.

Yeah great accessories and especially if it’s the same shell as FA7s that costs 4x more.

 

[BigGearHunter]

only if you are willing to try with no expectation

It’s not the usual KZ ice pick sound, or even Fiio 5k peak house sound. I

mutant hunchbacked sister of a 5k peak

I'm definitely stealing the terms "ice pick sound" and "mutant hunchbacked sister of a 5k peak" right now

 

[Redcarmoose]

About 90 seconds ago.

 

[jmwant]

SA6 Ultra review by Gizaudio.

 

[Carpet]

About 90 seconds ago.

SA6 Ultra review by Gizaudio.

LOL

 

[Redcarmoose]

LOL

I have a feeling this is better though, and exactly same price!
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tansio-mirai-land.25127/reviews#review-29445

 

[o0genesis0o]

I'm definitely stealing the terms "ice pick sound" and "mutant hunchbacked sister of a 5k peak" right now

The ice pick term is actually from folks at the earbuds thread, used to describe the 20dB ear gain of Smabat earbuds

LOL

I wonder what’s Timmy connection with Dunu. He is always fast with Dunu stuffs. From memory, I think he had access to preproduction unit of Vulkan too.