ah no, i just use different set of eartips since it's always better than stock anyway, right?
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hehe, NEW REVIEW DROPPED!
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/oriveti-od200.26812/review/33355/
Oriveti OD200 sumarry: Me as a vocal lover was captured right at the first listening, the expressive nature of OD200 gave me chills whenever i listen to some good vocal focus song. I would wholeheartedly recommend these to anyone who have vocal based library like mine. Well 200$ spent! Also nice accessary to boost.
_even tho i say 200$ spent but these are actually review unit. I just want to say that cause even at 200$ no discount, these still worth it!
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/oriveti-od200.26812/review/33355/
Oriveti OD200 sumarry: Me as a vocal lover was captured right at the first listening, the expressive nature of OD200 gave me chills whenever i listen to some good vocal focus song. I would wholeheartedly recommend these to anyone who have vocal based library like mine. Well 200$ spent! Also nice accessary to boost.
_even tho i say 200$ spent but these are actually review unit. I just want to say that cause even at 200$ no discount, these still worth it!
I've just finished reviewing the Penon Liqueur eartips, which you're invited to read here.
They come in orange & black, both slightly different - thoroughly recommend the black versions if you need tips with top-notch isolation.
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I have been listening to the Shuoer S15 for a while, no doubts that it isn't a follow-up to the S12 or the Pro for sure. What it has is a bit more control and a different kind of tuning. Is it better? This comes down to preference. Is it worth the price gap? Maybe not..
Here is my review video:
Here is my review video:
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I have just posted a review on an item that was never reviewed before for some reason. It is the fantastic Venture Electronics SIE!
Feel free to read HERE!
Feel free to read HERE!
Biggest respect! You have the patience of a saint!
But can you get past the Aliexpress Summer Sale, 11/11, Black Friday and Christmas sales?
Haha kiddin, but the F1 Pro is really quite a decent sub-$100 USD planar IEM, just a tinge sibilant but does most other departments well. Planar IEMs were considered exotic creatures just 2 years back, and usually cost a pretty penny. It is really amazing we are seeing (and hearing) sub $100 planar IEMs weekly, and I don't mean those pseudo square planar stuff but legit planar driver IEMs.
Earbuds are closer to open backed headphones than IEMs per se, as the former have zero seal. So generally, there is no isolation and loss of sub-bass, but you get a big soundstage compared to most IEMs. IEMs may have more sub-bass and may have more micro-detailing, but the soundstage is quite confined to in your head. Different pros and cons between the 2 transducer types.
Some earbuds also come in crazy high impedance/low sensitivity, so they may be harder to drive than traditional IEMs. One good thing is that earbuds are generally cheaper than IEMs as they mostly use single DD. So budget earbuds are considered to be sub $20. $20 - 100 USD is actually midFI for earbuds. And seriously, TOTL earbuds can be considered from $100 USD.
The Yincrow RW2000 is considered one of the gatekeeper TOTL earbuds in the Headfi earbuds thread: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/earbuds-round-up.441400/ (you can go talk to the friendly earbud addicts there!)
I have a RW2000 too and it is very balanced, U-shaped, excellent timbre. $89 is a good deal for sure. But I'm not sure if you would be keen to try some budget/MidFI earbuds before diving straight in to a TOTL earbud haha? But that is good in a way, you can hit the good stuff first and don't waste money buying pokemon sidegrade stuff, though sometimes you might miss the journey of experiencing these lower cost goodies!
I really don’t get the sustained TOTL status, that the Z1R still enjoys; I get that it's design was way ahead of it's time, 6ish years ago. And yes the Z1R has the best sub bass that I’ve experienced and an impressive, wide soundstage. But the Z1R is the definition of a sharp V shape, sound profile. In comparison to current trending IEMs, like the Penon 10th Anniversary, the vocals are severely recessed.
Even though I'm a professed basshead, I would still pick the Penon Anniv. over the Z1R, 90% of the time. And that 10% (for me) isn't worth the triple cost, of the Penon Anniv.
Great points. Z1R is really endgame for bass lovers. But the mids are overly recessed.
But the biggest elephant in the room is its horrendous fit. Many consumers face issues with ergonomics for the Z1R. I auditioned it 3x and brought 10 sets of eartips but couldn't get a proper fit unfortunately.
Congrats, and will visit your site!
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Great review, mate! Precise and to the point. I like the imaging review notes.
Do these IEM come with a set of Divinus Velvet tips in the box? That's generous.
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I can see the Crimson as perfection of the legendary Helios, and has big chance to go into my humble collections.
Symphonium guys really know how to tune, one of the best tuner in the world maybe.
How is the imaging part compared to u12t and Mests?
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It trades blow with U12t on anything that I index for. One advantage is that it does not have the strong 16kHz peak that sometimes creates the tizziness sensation of the U12t. But if you want your bass to be more “puffy” and maybe more “live performance” rather than studio, then U12t’s bass is better.
Very tip sensitive. If you use long tips to extend the nozzle, you will suffer the treble.
Oh, and very difficult to drive (6ohm, 84 or so dB/mW). U12t is still the most “user friendly” that can run from peanuts. Still, I run it with AFUL snowy night 90% of the time. It’s a bit better with DX300 + G5 combo.
Ironically, the U12t feels easy going next to the Crimson. The Gaea is still the most energetic one in my stable.
Edit: yes. It’s the perfection of the neutral with bass boost signature of Helios, unless you must have that 250Hz dip.
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Singaravelan
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Very interesting reviews. What are your 2-3 daily drivers and what are your favorites overall?
fidgeraldo
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Soon, you will occupy the whole page just with one post, IEMs are rapidly piling up on your list
Cheers!
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The CKLVX I think is the same as the Pula but the SLIIVO is slightly differently tuned. But I dunno...
The CKLVX is a well tuned iem. Very smooth and enjoyable with a slightly mid-centric focus compared to the X. The X is more extended in both the top and the bottom, and has a greater sense of openess ( and is a little less intimate). Overall I prefer the X, but when I listen to the CKLVX I am not thinking about it. The CKLVX is thoroughly enjoyable on its own, and was about 140usd vs. thx at 380ish.
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Thanks for the prompt and clear reply bro. I can clearly understand what you're saying by comparison with u12t.
Nope the 250hz dip is too much with Helios, just like variations, I prefer flat one on those frequencies range.
Btw I was waiting for singolo but seems like the 6khz have too much dip, maybe it will sounded less energetic, too safe or not bitey enough for me. HBB like to tune this way but for me, the lower treble details there will be washed out. Usually crin tunes this area just right, dunno what happen with singolo. Otherwise I just pick the Aful MagicOne, or maybe skip both.
Not sure, lately there are no new stuff that really grab my attention the unique MagicOne is quite different with their new tech plus I can't resist beautiful transparent shell, oh well those coming midfi IEMs are interesting.
Singaravelan
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@o0genesis0o aful was launching a dd and ba iem, na? Any news?
Edit: remembered it was @Jaytiss who mentioned that.
o0genesis0o
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Howdy folks,
My review of the AFUL Snowy Night is finally done. You can find it on my blog as well as on head-fi.
My conclusion: I bestow upon Snowy Night the highest honour that I can as an audio geek: giving it a new lighting-to-USB cable and a slot in my everyday carry audio box. Seal of approval and recommendation without reservation.
Absolute Sonic Quality Rating: 4.5/5 - Great
Bias Score: 5/5 - I love this.
What I like about this device:
Updated: March 24, 2024
Now that I have the change to carefully AB this dongle against the KA17 and Questyle M15, I can safely say that it is one of the best dongles out there. Unfortunately, I have not been able to borrow L&P W4 and RU7 for this review. But even if it is behind those two, it is still competitive due to how much cheaper it is.
My review of the AFUL Snowy Night is finally done. You can find it on my blog as well as on head-fi.
Conclusion
Yes, yes. I have to admit: this article about Snowy Night was more gushing than criticizing. Trust me, I tried. Similarly to its sibling, the AFUL Magic One, I came into the review with cynicism and walked away in awe. This dongle handles everything I throw at it, from ultra-sensitive IEM to power hogs without breaking a sweat, whilst ensuring that the sweet sweet soundstage depth and layering are always there. The details that I want are there whilst the edginess that I don’t want is absent. And Snowy Night does all of this without burning through the battery of my phone or heating up in my pocket.My conclusion: I bestow upon Snowy Night the highest honour that I can as an audio geek: giving it a new lighting-to-USB cable and a slot in my everyday carry audio box. Seal of approval and recommendation without reservation.
Absolute Sonic Quality Rating: 4.5/5 - Great
Bias Score: 5/5 - I love this.
What I like about this device:
- Truly neutral and natural tonal balance
- Great stereo imaging
- Detailed enough without being bright or edgy
- Independent volume control that can get quiet enough for sensitive IEMs
- Can handle high impedance and low sensitive gear
- Good energy efficiency
- Excellent USB cable provided
- The device does not remember gain and filter settings, making adjusting these impractical.
Updated: March 24, 2024
Now that I have the change to carefully AB this dongle against the KA17 and Questyle M15, I can safely say that it is one of the best dongles out there. Unfortunately, I have not been able to borrow L&P W4 and RU7 for this review. But even if it is behind those two, it is still competitive due to how much cheaper it is.
