The discovery thread!

[Redcarmoose]

So a huge surprise for me. I bought some more expensive cable for the Orchestra Lite, which included a Dunu modular as well as the Letshuoer Chimera modular, and well....the least expensive cable I picked up (Tripowin Zoe) ended up sounding the best and having the best synergy with the OL. I would have never guessed this outcome, but it absolutely works better than those other two, so they are going on something else (I'll probably save the Dunu for the Aure?), and the Chimera was hooked up to the Shangri-La's. The Zoe not only looks very classy for a cheapo on the Tripowin scale, but they sound great! Gonna hafta pick up another couple (MMCX and 2 pin 2.5mm).

If you must know, the ISN Solar is the best Kiwi ears Lite cable I ever tried. And the funny thing is the Lite doesn’t really react to cable changes that much? It is expensive, but if you don’t buy anything for a long while, it’s worth it!

 

[Surf Monkey]

15.5mm would be golden tips! Keep me posted when Penon releases though! Heck yeah!

That is very large. I want to know about those too.

 

[Redcarmoose]

The market has changed. Let's see how SA6 II compete with the Orchestra Lite. I guess the bass would be a win to SA6 II if they continue using the Sonion AcuPass woofers, but the midrange and treble are open question. The bass shelf looks quite epic from the initial graph at the Dunu thread though.

The Lite is 1/3 size bigger and has 2 more BAs. The Lite wasn’t exactly better (to me) than the SA6 original, except it did vocals slightly more forward. It will be interesting what happens with the SA6 MK2 bass. Though from my prior experience.....I’m guessing that the bass will be almost the same?

 

[NymPHONOmaniac]

I don't like to be all-in-hyping.
but hey, i'm human too!
The Simgot EA500 are just freakin budget IEM miracle. my review is publish on headfi.

Pros:
-well balanced vivid to warmish tonality
-2 and more nozzle tuning choice
-excellent technicalities
-beautifull male and female vocal
-fast attack speed
-bodied bass thump
-very big, airy, open and deep soundstage
-realist timbre and tone
-bright but not shouty nor sibilant
-crisp snappy brilliant treble
-good transparency
-good resolution
-good imaging
-mature but not boring
-clean but not thin mids
-excellent construction
-crazy sound value

Cons:
-lack of texture and bass definition
-light note weight in some part of mid range
-texture is overly smoothen for some instruments
-can be a hint shouty with stock ear tips

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-ea500.26361/reviews#review-30475

 

[dharmasteve]

We will produce our own brand silicone eartips,which has 4 sizes.

S, M, L, XL
11mm, 12.5mm, 14mm, 15.5mm

Here it is.

 

[o0genesis0o]

I don't like to be all-in-hyping.
but hey, i'm human too!
The Simgot EA500 are just freakin budget IEM miracle. my review is publish on headfi.

Pros:
-well balanced vivid to warmish tonality
-2 and more nozzle tuning choice
-excellent technicalities
-beautifull male and female vocal
-fast attack speed
-bodied bass thump
-very big, airy, open and deep soundstage
-realist timbre and tone
-bright but not shouty nor sibilant
-crisp snappy brilliant treble
-good transparency
-good resolution
-good imaging
-mature but not boring
-clean but not thin mids
-excellent construction
-crazy sound value

Cons:
-lack of texture and bass definition
-light note weight in some part of mid range
-texture is overly smoothen for some instruments
-can be a hint shouty with stock ear tips

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/simgot-ea500.26361/reviews#review-30475

I've always remembered the name of your blog as No BS Audiophile Great review.

 

[PhonoPhi]

I've always remembered the name of your blog as No BS Audiophile Great review.

Judging by a title rather than the content can be ...BS.
Well, if 2-3-4-5 reviewers may cheerfully and reassuringly pat each other on the back - it still may be pure BS (just saying).

 

[ToneDeafMonk]

Judging by a title rather than the content can be ...BS.
Well, if 2-3-4-5 reviewers may cheerfully and reassuringly pat each other on the back - it still may be pure BS (just saying).

What are you saying?

 

[Redcarmoose]

What are you saying?

He is saying this......

 

[AmericanSpirit]

Sound Rhyme SR5 + UE Silicone tips + Black Soul cable = Absolutely beautiful synergy. Anyone who purchased the SR5, invest in the NiceHCK Black Soul. You will not be disappointed.

SR5 + BlackSoul =

 

[s2kphile]

SR5 + BlackSoul =

 

[AmericanSpirit]

I found the Fiio HS18 eartips were good on IEMs with driver flex. The thin silicon seems to seal without pressure buildup. They don't alter the tuning as much as switching to foams, which also works. I used them on Audiosense AQ0 and Flo Audio Calla.

Agreed. HS18 works for slow sounding DD in general and works with driver flex too due to the ultra thin silicone wall.

 

[AmericanSpirit]

Try Goldcrown 8N or RedAG pure silver =)

Goldcrown too expensive $200.
RedAg yes, actually it’s one of final pairing candidates to DTE500, currently due to tonal balance, Linsoul’s EST cable is on DTE500. But RedAg certainly is best cost performing cable besides MixPP too.

I see XINHS is losing budget cable battle against NiceHCK.

KBEar is winning XINHS at this moment too by their Hazy.

 

[Carpet]

Uhhhhmmmmmmm, Tempotec IEMS...

Is it a multidriver?

I see several channels to the outside of the nozzle?

Let me guess, one is darker and one is brighter. Is it the silver one that's brighter, or is that too obvious?

So perhaps the silver one is darker to contrast the bright shell...

Or perhaps they are identical and it's the coloring from the cable.

I bet the black one is darker!

I've spent too long watching "The Princess Bride"

 

[gadgetgod]

Starting the day today with this excellent combo!! Probably the most enjoyable portable stack in my collection as of now <3