[Jmop]

On another note, Shanling’s M3 Ultra might be something to look out for. Advertised at 14.5 hours in balanced, so I think it’s fair to assume that it will hit at least 10.

 

[Surf Monkey]

The only thing trippin' me up about the NX7 Mk4 is that they haven't improved much at all, if any, on the cramped stage. It is quite noticable how narrow the stage is, annoyingly so. Not the most immersive listen unfortunately. Some speculated that it's due to cramming 7 drivers in such a small shell. Has to be it, shell is miniscule considering.

Interesting. Maybe it’s an ear shape or tip choice thing? Because I find the stage on the MK4 to be reasonably large. Not huge but not cramped either. The imaging is very precise and the impression of “sonic walls” is pretty minimal for me.

For reference I’m running these on the stock cable, black nozzle filter, with Moondrop Spring Tips, single ended, through either a FIIO BTR7 wired to my iPhone 14PM or a HiBy R6 2020 playing Apple Music Hi-Res Lossless. I’m usually around 20-24 volume wise on the BRT7. A few clicks louder on the R6, which has a slightly cooler output.

 

[gadgetgod]

Thanks for your effort. Your videos are a bit hard to get through due to audio and pronunciation, not trying to beat you down just sharing my honest & constructive (hopefully) thoughts. I'm Swedish but I can force a pretty good, clear but neutral american accent if I really try! So if you're worried about how well you are coming across, maybe try that?

yeah man, I need to work a lot on my pronunciation and audio front. I will surely try to improve man!! Thanks for your kind words and honest feedback. Actually, my PC also went dead I am doing all the editing work on a new software(that I am not familiar with).

 

[Surf Monkey]

This is what HBB says about the new collab with Tangzu: Link

Interesting. These are far more substantial changes than the typical collaboration. The comment about “swapped in a new planar driver” is concerning to me. In fact the changes listed are so comprehensive that it could sound like a completely different set,

I like the original Wu a lot. I’ll be interested to see how these new ones graph and how they compare to the OG.

 

[JAnonymous5150]

yeah man, I need to work a lot on my pronunciation and audio front. I will surely try to improve man!! Thanks for your kind words and honest feedback. Actually, my PC also went dead I am doing all the editing work on a new software(that I am not familiar with).

FWIW, I'm an American and I thought you were easy enough to understand. Of course there's room for improvement, but it wasn't as bad as you seem to think and it certainly wasn't as bad as many others I've seen. The audio quality didn't help you out, but you already know that. That said, I really appreciate you going through the effort to put this together to share with us. Thanks bro!

 

[gadgetgod]

FWIW, I'm an American and I thought you were easy enough to understand. Of course there's room for improvement, but it wasn't as bad as you seem to think and it certainly wasn't as bad as many others I've seen. The audio quality didn't help you out, but you already know that. That said, I really appreciate you going through the effort to put this together to share with us. Thanks bro!

Thanks a lot for your kind words man!!

 

[Surf Monkey]

FWIW, I'm an American and I thought you were easy enough to understand. Of course there's room for improvement, but it wasn't as bad as you seem to think and it certainly wasn't as bad as many others I've seen. The audio quality didn't help you out, but you already know that. That said, I really appreciate you going through the effort to put this together to share with us. Thanks bro!

Totally. It’s always difficult working in a non-native language. I’m a reasonably competent French speaker, but I’m always second guessing my pronunciation.

@gadgetgod : Your English is quite good. I had no problem understanding you.

 

[Carpet]

Interesting. These are far more substantial changes than the typical collaboration. The comment about “swapped in a new planar driver” is concerning to me. In fact the changes listed are so comprehensive that it could sound like a completely different set,

I like the original Wu a lot. I’ll be interested to see how these new ones graph and how they compare to the OG.

Same thought here. Considering he originally touted Wu as the best tuned planar, why screw around with it? Unless perhaps, it already sells well and royalties from a branded colab will be more substantial. Colour me cynical, but that was not an IEM that needed a retune.

 

[Surf Monkey]

Same thought here. Considering he originally touted Wu as the best tuned planar, why screw around with it? Unless perhaps, it already sells well and royalties from a branded colab will be more substantial. Colour me cynical, but that was not an IEM that needed a retune.

Exactly. Why “fix” what ain’t broken? Makes no sense. My initial reaction is that they actually have a completely new planar set that they could have launched under a different name… but decided to call Wu II HBB to try and drive increased sales. We’ll need them to be in the wild before any real assessments can be made.

 

[JAnonymous5150]

Totally. It’s always difficult working in a non-native language. I’m a reasonably competent French speaker, but I’m always second guessing my pronunciation.

@gadgetgod : Your English is quite good. I had no problem understanding you.

Same here. As far as vocabulary goes I'm fluent in a couple non-native languages, but I know I have plenty of work to do on my accents. Arabic is particularly difficult for me to get right.

 

[gadgetgod]

Totally. It’s always difficult working in a non-native language. I’m a reasonably competent French speaker, but I’m always second guessing my pronunciation.

@gadgetgod : Your English is quite good. I had no problem understanding you.

Thanks a lot man!! But i personally feel there is room for improvement, I am sure it will come with me doing more and more stuff.

 

[Carpet]

Another Akros review, Penon Fan2 this time.​

 

[o0genesis0o]

BTW guys, posted my unboxing and short impressions on the Yume II on my YT. Forgive me for my bad English and pronunciation. The audio was a little troubling today too as I shot the video at a friend's terrace lol.

Nice video mate! No problem with pronunciation to me, but the street noise could be improved.

On an unrelated note, you look different from my imagination. I've always imagined you as a lanky Indian lad

 

[Ichos]

Dear friends my review of the TRN ST5 for anyone interested.
A nice surprise and excellent value for money.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/trn-st5-hybrid-universal-iem.26032/review/29571/

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

The only thing trippin' me up about the NX7 Mk4 is that they haven't improved much at all, if any, on the cramped stage. It is quite noticable how narrow the stage is, annoyingly so. Not the most immersive listen unfortunately. Some speculated that it's due to cramming 7 drivers in such a small shell. Has to be it, shell is miniscule considering.

Oh the stage is improved. Every so incremental, but it's still there compared to the mk III. Now i'm not one for being a stickler for expansive stage. I'm more for immersive experience, but A?B, you can tell the stage is wider on the mk IV, but no, they are not like listening to the Wu or the Salnotes Zero. Not even close.