[FranQL]

Definitely excited for this. Despite hating the form factor, my “good on the go source” is my Fiio Q3, which I know isn’t great compared to my Schiit Piety/Modi+ as a comparison but which doesn’t travel obviously. For more forgiving phones I use the BTR3k, which I think is a much better form factor. I use Roon ARC on an iPhone 12, and I really really want there to be a good DAP that just runs Roon ARC natively and smoothly. But I’d take a “This is the best Q3 equivalent” or dongle showdown.

very similar to my thoughts, i need a good source with power for my high impedances, but btr3K is my preferred form factor.

I still need a better DAP that at least has decent battery life.

 

[baskingshark]

very similar to my thoughts, i need a good source with power for my high impedances, but btr3K is my preferred form factor.

I still need a better DAP that at least has decent battery life.

The Sony A55 DAP (after doing a Mr Walkman mod which is free) can get me 32 hours battery life - on FLAC files at moderate volumes.

Playing lossy stuff like Mp3s at lower volumes can even get the battery life longer!

Unfortunately, it doesn't have much power to drive low sensitivity/high impedance gear, and only has 3.5 mm single ended output, so that's a trade-off.

 

[Tzennn]

7hz Zero vs Tanchjim Zero, Refrence vs "Tropical" signature. For me 7hz Zero tuned better to my ears, Tanchjim Zero while having more detail than 7hz Zero, suffering from grainy and edgy kind of treble, if tanchjim can tame 6khz a little and having a little bit more air then it will be an easy rec for me!

 

[r31ya]

Finally got the Tanchjim Zero and i would say, i'm impress

Other dude photo because i forgot to take a picture
Also, nice unboxing experience

i see Tanchjim ZERO and raise you HZSound HeartMirror ZERO

 

[AmericanSpirit]

i see Tanchjim ZERO and raise you HZSound HeartMirror ZERO

What, Even HZ Sound shifted to Waifu strategy!?

I have their old Heart Mirror and it was Sony/FiiO/UM/Apple/Bose style classy consumer brand ones.

But considering the price range they are competing maybe shifting target to younger ones maybe making sense.

It feels like the moment you see some legit Jedi turned to their dark-side

 

[Surf Monkey]

Yes, I guess that resonance is coming from the wood that is open inside, creating a chamber like a guitar. Thus....it’s slightly amplified like many IEMs are, but in a select way? Perfect decays!

This is from when I took one apart.

Yeah, I think that’s what’s doing it. They remind me of the OH10 in that both have an inherent, musical resonance that comes from the shell material.

 

[Tzennn]

i see Tanchjim ZERO and raise you HZSound HeartMirror ZERO

There are some review on facebook already, said that the first batch HM have the same tuning as HM Zero, if you have HM then don't need to buy this

 

[AmericanSpirit]

There are some review on facebook already, said that the first batch HM have the same tuning as HM Zero, if you have HM then don't need to buy this

　
HeartMirror mirror OG = somewhat bright Harman typical CNT single DD
HeartMirror Pro = Warm Harman typical CNT single DD
HeartMirror Zero = somewhat bright harman typical CNT single DD

 

[Tzennn]

　
HeartMirror mirror OG = somewhat bright Harman typical CNT single DD
HeartMirror Pro = Warm Harman typical CNT single DD
HeartMirror Zero = somewhat bright harman typical CNT single DD

Probably because the Pro didn't get as much praise as OG

 

[Vonbuddy]

Anyone actually listened to the Final Audio - A5000? I am interested in buying at some point.

 

[helloh3adfi]

It feels like the moment you see some legit Jedi turned to their dark-side

Waifus, waifus everywhere
or
You were supposed to oppose waifus ... not join them!

 

[Tzennn]

I'm not a big fan of orchestra, but i'm trying to atleast have a decent knowledge about them. If i hear the rest of orchestra sitting behind me (meaning string is upfront) is that a good thing? Or i have to turn my face 180°? I have to sleep but i keep thinking about it, do i really have to turn my iem sideway or something ?

 

[Surf Monkey]

I'm not a big fan of orchestra, but i'm trying to atleast have a decent knowledge about them. If i hear the rest of orchestra sitting behind me (meaning string is upfront) is that a good thing? Or i have to turn my face 180°? I have to sleep but i keep thinking about it, do i really have to turn my iem sideway or something ?

Sounds like you’re taking about sonic imaging and placement?

Generally you’ll hear instruments to your side, above and in front of you. It’s less common to perceive sound as coming from behind you, but it can happen depending on the IEM.

What IEMs are you listening to?

 

[AmericanSpirit]

I'm not a big fan of orchestra, but i'm trying to atleast have a decent knowledge about them. If i hear the rest of orchestra sitting behind me (meaning string is upfront) is that a good thing? Or i have to turn my face 180°? I have to sleep but i keep thinking about it, do i really have to turn my iem sideway or something ?

It’s up to preference maybe.

If those orchestral musics are movie soundtracks, they probably mixed with surrounding short reverb. (It’s not because mixer is an amateur for classical, because those tracks main purpose are for “background” music, meant not to interfere with the ongoing play/movie/drama on the main stage)

If it is a proper orchestra,
E.g.
Germany: Berliner Philharmoniker
Austria-Hungary: Vienna Philharmoniker
UK: London Symphony Orchestra
US: Boston Symphony Orchestra
Japan: NHK Symphony Orchestra

They most likely have properly recorded with a realistic forward imaging projection

 

[Tzennn]

Sounds like you’re taking about sonic imaging and placement?

Generally you’ll hear instruments to your side, above and in front of you. It’s less common to perceive sound as coming from behind you, but it can happen depending on the IEM.

What IEMs are you listening to?

I'm trying with EQ, but some how instead of in front of me, it goes behind me, maybe depend on the track i play. If i listen to the live one it sound like it should be but when i listen to recorded piece it sound behind, well well i guess my EQ was so strong that it turn my everything backward haha