[552609]

I just finished reviewing the new JM Audio XTC-Closed beryllium headphones. Review located here: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/jm-audio-xtc-closed-back-xtc-c.26282/reviews
Pretty amazing closed-backs at the price they're selling for.

 

[DynamicEars]

For Sony fanboys, new DAPs from them:

NWZX707:
https://www.sony.com.hk/zh/walkman/products/nw-zx707



HK $6990.00 ~ $896 USD
Up to 25 hours battery life
Android 12 DAP
Power: 50 mW + 50 mW - single ended
230 mW + 230 mW - balanced



NWA306:
https://www.sony.com.hk/en/walkman/products/nw-a306



HK $2,690.00 ~ $344 USD
Up to 36 hours battery life
Android 12 DAP
Power: 35 mW + 35 mW - seems to be single ended only? Power seems a bit weak

Wonder if that NWA306 can drive the M7 in the pic properly with single ended only (M7 and M9 need quite juice to sounded great, on same device they need more power than Z1R.
joke, they must have tested it but yeah, balanced output on entry level can be benefit too. The ZX-707 is beautiful! If they sounded better than Fiio M11 plus ESS or DX240 and WM1A (mk 1) maybe I will switch onto since I have some Sony IEMs.

 

[domq422]

SHOCKING!! Vsonic is back, but very low key!

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832816957855.html GR09

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2251832610725040.html New GR07

This brings me back to the good old days of 2013/2014 when I first got into the deep trenches of the hobby with the VSonic VSD3 …. Oh my. I had a pair of GR07s as well but one side failed on me short after which not only turned me off to the VSonic brand, but the entire audio hobby as a hole. This gives me a little bit of PTSD

 

[nraymond]

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tangzu-wan-er-sg.26236/reviews#review-29952
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tinhifi-c2.26227/reviews#review-29951

Reviews up for the TANGZU Wan'er S.G and TinHiFi C2 Mechanical Warrior.

Thanks for the reviews! My order of the Tinhifi C2 came in a week ago and I've been enjoying it. Surprised how well it fits in my ear, incredibly comfortable (moreso than the KZ ZS7 for instance, but also even more than IEMs that have sculpted shapes that look pseudo-custom). It is smaller and lighter than I expected, which is part of why I think it fits so well, but also the nozzle and cable connection angles are perfect for me. I've been trying different eartips on them, and right now I have the Raptgo Adaptive tips which are really comfy too. I have IEMs that specialize in certain areas more, but the C2 is well rounded and might just be my new daily driver.

 

[Leonarfd]

Hakugei Sea-Elf
Just a teaser picture, will get some time later to try it.

 

[domq422]

Hakugei Sea-Elf
Just a teaser picture, will get some time later to try it.

If these are decent I may pull the trigger. Hakugei cables are quite nice so the included cable at this price is a huge win.

 

[Surf Monkey]

If these are decent I may pull the trigger. Hakugei cables are quite nice so the included cable at this price is a huge win.

Agree. The cable alone makes these very attractive.

 

[AmericanSpirit]

Hakugei Sea-Elf
Just a teaser picture, will get some time later to try it.

Looking forward for OOTB impression!

My sea-elf is still enjoying her long distance journey on the Pacific Ocean

Wow we have same office desk it seems.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

For Sony fanboys, new DAPs from them:

NWZX707:
https://www.sony.com.hk/zh/walkman/products/nw-zx707



HK $6990.00 ~ $896 USD
Up to 25 hours battery life
Android 12 DAP
Power: 50 mW + 50 mW - single ended
230 mW + 230 mW - balanced



NWA306:
https://www.sony.com.hk/en/walkman/products/nw-a306



HK $2,690.00 ~ $344 USD
Up to 36 hours battery life
Android 12 DAP
Power: 35 mW + 35 mW - seems to be single ended only? Power seems a bit weak

This is your typical A series DAP, like my A55 and A45. Very weak, and requires an amp for maximum drivability, but the sound is always stellar and detailed. I love my Sony's.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

This brings me back to the good old days of 2013/2014 when I first got into the deep trenches of the hobby with the VSonic VSD3 …. Oh my. I had a pair of GR07s as well but one side failed on me short after which not only turned me off to the VSonic brand, but the entire audio hobby as a hole. This gives me a little bit of PTSD

I had the GR07 Bass as well as all the VSD line. I enjoyed them on my warm sources (mostly those early Sony mp3 players), but they were quite sibilant lol

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

Hakugei Sea-Elf
Just a teaser picture, will get some time later to try it.

Mine won't be in my mailbox until sometime next week.

 

[ChrisOc]

Vote for your favourite earphones  here: Thread 'The Head-Fi Members' Poll for IEMs - 2022' https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-head-fi-members-poll-for-iems-2022.966386/

Headphones poll here: Thread 'The Head-Fi Members' Poll for headphones - 2022' https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-head-fi-members-poll-for-headphones-2022.966400/

The poll closes on the 14th of January 2023.

 

[AmericanSpirit]

I guess it’s another new year season, chinese new year. The luckybags(i.e. slow moving / excessive inventory bargaining) is coming again.


https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0vM7MI

$45

$69

$159

Really 1 out of 10 $159 contains $799 TRI Starlight? haha As far as there is No Independent audit, that’s purely sales talk. Maybe 1 out of 100.

 

[Leonarfd]

Hakugei Sea-Elf
69$ with 3 connectors 3.5mm, 4.4mm and 6.35mm.
Just some quick impressions after 1 hour, not done any clinical listening. Just enjoyed some tracks I truly like.
Don't find anything that is wrong if you like a softer sound, tried genres from acoustic indie music to electronica to fast metal. Bass is deep and engaging, mids sound right, treble are gentle but clear.
Cable is soft fabric and very flexible, the connectors are tight and feel good quality, will compare it to some other cables later. But so far I think its a good cable in quality and sound.
Can give some better impression after some days when I have more time to sit down.

 

[gooberbm]

I guess it’s another new year season, chinese new year. The luckybags(i.e. slow moving / excessive inventory bargaining) is coming again.


https://a.aliexpress.com/_m0vM7MI

$45


$69

$159


Really 1 out of 10 $159 contains TRI Starlight? haha As far as there is No Independent audit, that’s purely sales talk.

If I hadn't bought the Kai, the $45 bag would be interesting (to try and land Kai or Ormosia for the collection). Other than that, that Flagship Lucky Bag looks like a trap from here