The discovery thread!

[pradiptacr7]

That M4 picture reminds me of the iPhone3!

Totally

 

[baskingshark]

Hmm, Letshuoer has released some info on the S15's internals, stating that this planar IEM is using a passive filtering module instead of a traditional passive radiator. Basically, it is a kind of reverse concept of a passive radiator.

For folks interested in the technical jargon, check out their post here:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/letshuoer-r-sonic-passive-filtering-module.970751/

 

[W0lrince]

So, i have the chance to try TGXear earbuds and here is my impression (more like a review, but it's impression)

Spoiler: Disclamer:

- I'm asian and i'm somewhat a treblehead
- Listening volume around 60-65db
- I'll tried to keep it as fair as possible
- Tuned (Bass, Mid, Treble) judged by the first listen, Technical (Detail, Soundstage, Imaging) judged after i get used to it ("brain burn in"). Tuned points might changed after "brain burn in" effective, but most of the time don't!
- I might not have enough source/cable to test, so synergy can be a big factor
- I do this just for fun, it's my opinion and preference so i don't think anyone would agree with me so...

- Tgxear Serratus MX500 (with/without foam)

+Bass 6.8/10 (Big, deep but controlled, somehow not so detail to me)
+Mid 7/10 (lack body, not a fun mid to listen to, given how detail it is)
+Vocal 8.5/10 (Female vocal sounds real and satisfy)
+Treble 7.5/10 (slight sibilance here and there but overall quite impressive)
+Detail 7.5/10 (Micro 7.5/10, Macro 7.5/10)
+Soundstage 5/10 (Small ball soundstage/ Holographic if you want to)
+Imaging 9/10 (pin point imaging)
Overall: 7.3/10

- Yanyin 600ohm ... (Is my source just weak or?? Idk it's warm, bassy, bassy, bassy, undetail, so underwhelming, maybe source is bad, or so i hope)

- Tgxear Sunniva (without foam because not enough treble for me)

+ Bass 2.5/10 (kinda like LCP Bass, deep and big but uncontrolled)
+ Mid 6/10 (deep and natural)
+ Vocal 8/10 (kinda like blon)
+ Treble 7/10 (smooth but detail)
+ Detail 5.5/10 (Micro 6.5/10, Macro 5/10)
+ Soundstage 5.5/10
+ Imaging 4/10
Overall: 5.5/10
- Tgxear Totem (no foam)

+ Bass: 8/10 (remind me of Timeless but better punch/rumble, very detail)
+ Mid: 9.3/10 (remind me of SA6 but more emotional while still remain detail, still weird)
+ Vocal: 10/10 (i would love to have a little more volume but i don't even mind because it is so natural and beautiful)
+ Treble 9.5/10 (shine, detail, no sibilance, just incredible, maybe cymbal attack a little too quick?)
+ Detail 9/10 (Micro 8.5/10, Macro 9.5/10)
+ Soundstage 6/10 (Big ball like soundstage but not enough to the front)
+ Imaging 7.5/10 (blurry to the front/back, micro spacing is really really on point)
Overall: 8.5/10

- Tgxear Desolation Sound

+ Bass 8.5/10 (big, bold, detail, lack some rumble, can't give full point because it isn't an iem)
+ Mid 8.5/10 (full, lush, would love a little more texture)
+ Vocal 9.5/10 (natural but lack some edge, just preference!)
+ Treble 7.5/10 (smooth, unfatiguing, lack excitement and brilliance)
+ Detail 7.5/10 (Micro 8/10, Macro 7/10)
+ Soundstage 5.5/10 (maybe will improves with synergic source, didn't see any improvement with all sources i've tried)
+ Imaging 7/10 (again,synergy might help!)
Overall: 8/10
Soundstage and Imaging points doesn't count in Overall points as i feel there is a potential in them, i just don't have good enough source to use them correctly!

 

[WAON303]

FiiO FD5. My darling. Absolutely hated disliked disagreed with Precog and other reviewers who trashed it.

Until I trashed it in my review as well.

I don’t miss that era of the market, tbh. At that time, A$450 can give you either blessing 2 or FD5, and neither are truely good (to me, ymmv). At that time, the only way to go was up. Nowadays, we have so many competent stuffs at A$450 or less.

I've never loved the FD5 but it's hard for me to call it truly terrible.

Fun fact: Crinacle up'd the tone grade from C+ to B- on his latest ranking list which barely earned it a one-star rec and I mean barely.

Fiio discounted the FD5 to $149 during holiday sales, not amazing value but I see decent value here with EQ plus you get a lot of goodies with the FD5 courtesy of Fiio always providing plenty of goodies with their IEMs.

 

[Redcarmoose]

Edit:

 

[o0genesis0o]

NiceHCK Audio Store

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...005873823683.0&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

Black Friday sale exclusive coupon code!
Using the code can get $39.80 off for the F1 Pro + New Cyan cable when purchased together!
Code id [SD2TD3UX].
(Black Friday Sale Exclusive, expires 2023/11/29 23:59:59 US time)

I'm pretty sure this is the combination together.

That F1 Pro looks like a Dunu Zen Pro or FiiO JD7 without vents

 

[Redcarmoose]

That F1 Pro looks like a Dunu Zen Pro or FiiO JD7 without vents

Yes it does!

 

[gooberbm]

That F1 Pro looks like a Dunu Zen Pro or FiiO JD7 without vents

Nope it’s only usable with the cyan cable, not FirstTouch

 

[gooberbm]

NiceHCK Audio Store

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256...005873823683.0&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

Black Friday sale exclusive coupon code!
Using the code can get $39.80 off for the F1 Pro + New Cyan cable when purchased together!
Code id [SD2TD3UX].
(Black Friday Sale Exclusive, expires 2023/11/29 23:59:59 US time)

I'm pretty sure this is the combination together.

Nope, code only works with the cyan cable, not FirstTouch

 

[Redcarmoose]

Nope, code only works with the cyan cable, not FirstTouch

OK, I just checked with NiceHCK.

 

[Redcarmoose]

The two come as a package so? Are you getting $39.80 off? Then it is correct.

Nope, code only works with the cyan cable, not FirstTouch

 

[Redcarmoose]

This is a clue for a new IEM, maybe......I mean what else would it be?

 

[Vonbuddy]

This is a clue for a new IEM, maybe......I mean what else would it be?

A cd player.

 

[Redcarmoose]

A cd player.

Or.....speakers, maybe?

 

[Vonbuddy]

Has anyone ever owned an SSR Spaceship by Moondrop? If so, what was (is) your experience with it?