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Apr 16, 2024 at 1:58 AM Post #99,046 of 100,097
Mid fi battle is heating up guys. I got the opportunity to purchase an Elysian Pilgrim early in exchange for promotion work. I'll be reviewing the heck out of it. Dusk is coming soon it's like 90 miles away!

Also, I think we might be seeing some stuff from Aful at the end of the month. Stay tuned. When I hear more, I'll you awesome people know.
 
Apr 16, 2024 at 2:22 AM Post #99,047 of 100,097
Mid fi battle is heating up guys. I got the opportunity to purchase an Elysian Pilgrim early in exchange for promotion work. I'll be reviewing the heck out of it. Dusk is coming soon it's like 90 miles away!

Also, I think we might be seeing some stuff from Aful at the end of the month. Stay tuned. When I hear more, I'll you awesome people know.

Did you grab your Dusk off of Shenzhen Audio?
 
Apr 16, 2024 at 2:38 AM Post #99,048 of 100,097
Wow I’m seeing people using the CCA trio a lot here… must be amazing. I’m getting the AS24 and am also interested In the new ZS10 (the ZS6 is still my fave 5 driver bud so I’m interested in a new upgrade in that configuration)
 
Apr 16, 2024 at 2:46 AM Post #99,049 of 100,097
Wow I’m seeing people using the CCA trio a lot here… must be amazing. I’m getting the AS24 and am also interested In the new ZS10 (the ZS6 is still my fave 5 driver bud so I’m interested in a new upgrade in that configuration)
Trio is making it's presence felt! It's such a fantastic all arounder, and even better, it's cheap as chips!
 
Apr 16, 2024 at 4:16 AM Post #99,050 of 100,097
What is your current EDC (every day carry)?

Currently using:
Daily Carry.jpg

DAP: Sony WM1A DAP (Mr Walkman One WM1Z Plus v2 Mod)
IEMs: EPZ 530 and JVC HA-FW1800
Storage: ALT-R leather case


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DAC/AMP: DC03 Pro (impressed with this inexpensive dongle!)
IEMs: TG333 and/or Tago T3-02 (both set a benchmark for BA and DD respectively for my preferred tuning)
Storage: Nothing Special carry case
 
Apr 16, 2024 at 4:18 AM Post #99,051 of 100,097
Any IEM better than Olina SE under $100? I use Olina SE with TRI Clarion tips and it sound much better than stock tips.
Looking for a little bit warm sound, soft/mellow bass and treble, mid focused.
Seeing Nicehck F1 Pro but it's planar. I also have Simgot EW200 and I don't like that kind of sound.
Thanks
 
Apr 16, 2024 at 4:26 AM Post #99,052 of 100,097
Any IEM better than Olina SE under $100? I use Olina SE with TRI Clarion tips and it sound much better than stock tips.
Looking for a little bit warm sound, soft/mellow bass and treble, mid focused.
Seeing Nicehck F1 Pro but it's planar. I also have Simgot EW200 and I don't like that kind of sound.
Thanks
I haven't heard it but many here talk up Aful MagicOne with its warm-neutral sound and its tuning in that price range. 110usd.

May be that, provided you have the dac-power to fuel it.
 
Apr 16, 2024 at 4:26 AM Post #99,053 of 100,097
This is weird,
After the stepchild AS16Pro-x being sold without fanfare or even available in KZ official stores...

Now we got KZ CRA PRO being sold only through third party and without proper announcement.





You could find it in multiple different different aliexpress store for $25~30 ish...

Pretty close to discounted CCA Trio...
1 x Superthin DLC membrane DD vs 3x 8mm DD setup
 
Apr 16, 2024 at 4:29 AM Post #99,054 of 100,097
This is weird,
After the stepchild AS16Pro-x being sold without fanfare or even available in KZ official stores...

Now we got KZ CRA PRO being sold only through third party and without proper announcement.





You could find it in multiple different different aliexpress store for $25~30 ish...

Pretty close to discounted CCA Trio...
1 x Superthin DLC membrane DD vs 3x 8mm DD setup

Hmmm, meanwhile I have pre-ordered (at an online shop in my country) this:

https://kz-audio.com/kz-zs10-pro-2.html
 
Apr 16, 2024 at 4:30 AM Post #99,055 of 100,097
Any IEM better than Olina SE under $100? I use Olina SE with TRI Clarion tips and it sound much better than stock tips.
Looking for a little bit warm sound, soft/mellow bass and treble, mid focused.
Seeing Nicehck F1 Pro but it's planar. I also have Simgot EW200 and I don't like that kind of sound.
Thanks
Maybe KiiBOOM Allure? I have it, it’s got a soft timbre, balanced sound with a bit of bass. Doesn’t do much wrong but also not much wow factor. Decent set for the price range, overall sound quality is there.
 
Apr 16, 2024 at 4:32 AM Post #99,056 of 100,097
Hmmm, meanwhile I have pre-ordered (at an online shop in my country) this:

https://kz-audio.com/kz-zs10-pro-2.html
That one got proper announcement,
Its also have the zs10 line go to 5 driver (1dd+4ba) setup and follows zs10pro line of tuning.
So pretty much its own "thing".

But cra was very popular and no announcement for its successor?
--

Kz rep jenny confirm its a real kz cra pro, and released early in cooperation with their third party suppliers.

They will released it on official store "later"
 
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Apr 16, 2024 at 4:46 AM Post #99,057 of 100,097
What is your current EDC (every day carry)?

Currently using:


DAP: Sony WM1A DAP (Mr Walkman One WM1Z Plus v2 Mod)
IEMs: EPZ 530 and JVC HA-FW1800
Storage: ALT-R leather case
Alt-R have nice cases.

At work I'm using cheaper stuff, I also change it up from week to week.

DAP/Dongle: Tempotec V3, Colorfly CDA M1P, Simgot DEW4X

IEMs/Earbuds: Venture Electronics SiE, Hisenior T4, ISN Neo3, KZ Symphony with 50ohm adapter, VE SM, VE A1.

Case: Cheap AE Nintendo Switch case, even have small cartridge slots for some extra silicon tips 🤣 and a IEM case for the DAP


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Apr 16, 2024 at 5:24 AM Post #99,058 of 100,097
EDC in my bag:
Source: Hiby R3ii => L&P W4
IEM: (main) Hiby Yvain (testing) Hiby Project Ace
Storage: random NiceHck case I bought from @Bosk

Home use:
DX300 => G5
IEMs: U12t / Gaea / Andromeda
That's posh...you're in the wrong thread, buddy. :ksc75smile: :ksc75smile: :ksc75smile:

Cheers:wink:
 
Apr 16, 2024 at 5:33 AM Post #99,059 of 100,097
What is your current EDC (every day carry)?

Currently using:
Daily Carry.jpg

DAP: Sony WM1A DAP (Mr Walkman One WM1Z Plus v2 Mod)
IEMs: EPZ 530 and JVC HA-FW1800
Storage: ALT-R leather case
WM1A GANG

i just carry a bunch of cheapies.
fiio fd5
cca duo
cca trio
kbear ink
kbear kw1
kz zat
kz edx lite
a ton of tips that dont work (they will, someday)
zipties
64gb flash usb
tweezers, needles, alcohol wipes.
i try not to take my walkman cable with me.
 

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Apr 16, 2024 at 5:35 AM Post #99,060 of 100,097
That one got proper announcement,
Its also have the zs10 line go to 5 driver (1dd+4ba) setup and follows zs10pro line of tuning.
So pretty much its own "thing".

But cra was very popular and no announcement for its successor?
--

Kz rep jenny confirm its a real kz cra pro, and released early in cooperation with their third party suppliers.

They will released it on official store "later"
i would probably wait for the official store to release it. ive never had issues with their store, and they have quick shipping usually.
 

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