There is no bundle that includes NiceHCK Purple SE cable. You need to buy it separately. I said I bought one already to prepare for the Quartet release, not the bundle.
There is no bundle that includes NiceHCK Purple SE cable. You need to buy it separately. I said I bought one already to prepare for the Quartet release, not the bundle.
I see. Thanks a lot! Unfortunately my aliexpress account seems blocked (all my order always got canceled for unknown security reasons), so I can only buy elsewhere. Are there any buy-agents for aliexpress?
Aliexpress customer service is ridiculous, neither aliexpress nor the seller knows why my orders get canceled.
I can't decide what to get for around $100 or under for ambient and drone. So basically something that's warm, lush, good sound stage, and something that doesn't need a lot of power to drive.
Ik that giving some options to choose from would make things a bit easier, but I've just looked at so many options that I have confused myself haha.
Any suggestions? (I am also willing to get something used if I can find something on here as well so that I can get some better value but still keeping it around $100 or under)
Something that's warm, lush, good sound stage, and something that doesn't need a lot of power to drive. -> The Final Audio E3000 fulfils all your criteria except the last part about not needing a lot of power to drive.
Basically it is an L shaped warm and smooth, bassy set. Non fatiguing and lush, big soundstage. Thing is it has a low sensitivity and needs amplification to tighten the bass, provide better dynamics and soundstage. It can still be driven off a phone, though you are getting perhaps only a fraction of the optimal sound. Bought mine at $30 USD 2nd hand.
Something that's warm, lush, good sound stage, and something that doesn't need a lot of power to drive. -> The Final Audio E3000 fulfils all your criteria except the last part about not needing a lot of power to drive.
Basically it is an L shaped warm and smooth, bassy set. Non fatiguing and lush, big soundstage. Thing is it has a low sensitivity and needs amplification to tighten the bass, provide better dynamics and soundstage. It can still be driven off a phone, though you are getting perhaps only a fraction of the optimal sound. Bought mine at $30 USD 2nd hand.
Something that's warm, lush, good sound stage, and something that doesn't need a lot of power to drive. -> The Final Audio E3000 fulfils all your criteria except the last part about not needing a lot of power to drive.
Basically it is an L shaped warm and smooth, bassy set. Non fatiguing and lush, big soundstage. Thing is it has a low sensitivity and needs amplification to tighten the bass, provide better dynamics and soundstage. It can still be driven off a phone, though you are getting perhaps only a fraction of the optimal sound. Bought mine at $30 USD 2nd hand.
Thank you for the suggestion. It would be nice if it had higher sensitivity when not at my main setup though. Amplification isn't an issue since I have plenty of amps. Just not portable ones.
When looking at something used for around $120 or so, is there another suggestion that you have? That way I could technically get something that would be more expensive if it were new (better value).
Thank you for the suggestion. It would be nice if it had higher sensitivity when not at my main setup though. Amplification isn't an issue since I have plenty of amps. Just not portable ones.
When looking at something used for around $120 or so, is there another suggestion that you have? That way I could technically get something that would be more expensive if it were new (better value).
While Legato is a bona fide basshead IEM, there's a 6 - 7kHz spike, so it ain't actually totally smooth or warmish in the treble region. Also, I'm not sure if the OP is a basshead, as the Legato's sub-bass can be a bit obtrusive if one isn't a legit basshead, these kind of specialized basshead tunings are quite niche (ie love it or hate it).
Thank you for the suggestion. It would be nice if it had higher sensitivity when not at my main setup though. Amplification isn't an issue since I have plenty of amps. Just not portable ones.
When looking at something used for around $120 or so, is there another suggestion that you have? That way I could technically get something that would be more expensive if it were new (better value).
If I can find one used for around $120 or so, that might be the choice. Maybe not quite warm like you said, but maybe warm/neutral? Great sound stage and seems like a solid choice for something cozy, engaging, and easy to listen to. Should go well quite nicely with ambient and drone. Thank you for the suggestion.
While Legato is a bona fide basshead IEM, there's a 6 - 7kHz spike, so it ain't actually totally smooth or warmish in the treble region. Also, I'm not sure if the OP is a basshead, as the Legato's sub-bass can be a bit obtrusive if one isn't a legit basshead, these kind of specialized basshead tunings are quite niche (ie love it or hate it).
If you can find a used Sony XBA N3, this is another warm smooth and fatigue-free IEM, lush with thick note weight, big soundstage.
Oh then the Sony N3 does have midbass bleed unfortunately.
At sub $100 it is quite hard to find a warm/bassy IEM that doesn't have mid-bass bleed TBH. Usually those warm neutral type tunings with tighter bass are at a higher price bracket - eg $250 for Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite, Sony M7/M9 for higher brackets.
Oh then the Sony N3 does have midbass bleed unfortunately.
At sub $100 it is quite hard to find a warm/bassy IEM that doesn't have mid-bass bleed TBH. Usually those warm neutral type tunings with tighter bass are at a higher price bracket - eg $250 for Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite, Sony M7/M9 for higher brackets.
One question: what does it mean "mid-bass bleed"? Warm/bassy is "bass bleed" by definition, isn't it? If the bass does not "bleed", the midrange wouldn't be warm and you would have something like Monarch II with detached bass.
Along that note, does Andromeda 2020 has "bass bleed" given that it does not have strong punches but noticeable "fat" around 250Hz and 500Hz.
Oh then the Sony N3 does have midbass bleed unfortunately.
At sub $100 it is quite hard to find a warm/bassy IEM that doesn't have mid-bass bleed TBH. Usually those warm neutral type tunings with tighter bass are at a higher price bracket - eg $250 for Kiwi Ears Orchestra Lite, Sony M7/M9 for higher brackets.
Well, to paraphrase a comment from the Asian headphones thread. I'd rather have slightly bloated bass than lean bass. And I wonder which is considered the closest to perfect and if it isn't perfect, what's the least bloated bass that isn't outright lean>
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