[countryboyhk]

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Just loaded my DSD files on R4. I think it is indeed analogue and easier on the ears. Stage is very good.

Kinda funny to see the sampling rate goes all the way to megahertz

My experience of Class A mode from Hiby R5II is the sound become much warmer, a bit "raw" with tiny bit of background noises. Which makes it sounds like analogue. I just wonder whether R4 implementing the same class A solution as the R5II?

 

[Redcarmoose]

While many have already taken the chance on a T-OCC purchase, I can tell you (those who are skeptical) the sonic effects are real and valuable.........

TINHIFI T5S
Kiwi ears Singolo
7Hz Sonus
TSMR FEAT
NiceHCK DB2

The ISN T-OCC which is a kind of three copper alloy blend along with a specific build configuration. At a retail of $119.00 the T-OCC finds itself holding much of the imaging and stage/density results from the Renata, and in many ways a continuation of the ISN CS02 cable. Where I’m going to included the ISN Neo 5 with the T-OCC in my review……….but also I was curious about other brand IEM examples of the T-OCC results. Right now I can say the Singolo has the benefits of the T-OCC in spades. That single Kiwi ears IEM seems to open-up and get the desired stage size, that and noted image density for miles? Another fun one was the TINHIFI T5S……..this IEM is my love affair in what TIN has progressed to over the years………and sure enough the T-OCC has the T5S in its sights to alter and improve playback. This will all be in the review, but just let me say the T-OCC opened the midrange and vocals, plus gave that slight detail to the treble that was always lacking. The T5S has the best bass of any TINHIFI I have tried and the T-OCC seemed to leave that untouched, yet I was mostly concentrating on the midrange and treble.

Why results:

3 kinds of copper combination, 3 kinds of diameters
2 shares, 181 cores per share
Outer diameter is 2.5mm, 18AWG wire
98 cores 0.08 frozen single crystal copper
48 cores 0.06 Quenched single crystal copper
35 cores 0.05 Copper-silver alloy

Plus the T-OCC shows use of the solid oxygen free copper 4.4mm or 3.5mm plug, and solid oxygen free copper 2Pins. Just the Japanese Brand Pentaconn OFC Plug is US$60.00-$80.00 by itself.

 

[Redcarmoose]

First impressions TSMR FEAT HYBRID 2DDX 2BA
TSMR have really laid a number on us, especially if this is the style of town you want to visit. You may be wondering why no switch changing tool is provided with the extras? That is because this is the very first TSMR with no switches, the FEAT is also a bold departure into a new territory for TSMR. Gone are those bright treble lights a glowing with products like the Land or Sands................here we are visiting a lusher and slightly more sleepy toned-down after dark sound. Yet this is a Hybrid, so it still offers a big contrasty tone in response to the 2DD used for bass and the 2BAs used for midrange and treble. Let me just say, that even with the tonal contrast distance between trebles and bass providers.........................this is still a very laid back and easy listen..............for me anyway. Providing more musicality than technicality, the FEAT is fun and smooth. A small form-factor shows TSMR is working on a separate tune, one that is made for a younger and more bass needy crowd. Now the burn-in starts...........for 7 days straight.

 

[thaslaya]

Not that bad turning on the DSP seems to stress the system more than DSD.

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Listening to this combo today. I’m surprised how much this IEM is hated. Any positive review on linsoul website is downvoted to hell. The collab train is running to the ground?

Me? I think this is quite good sonic wise, and impressive from the tuning expertise perspective. I mean KiwiEars managed to force a single DD to hit the same FR curve as Monarch II up to around 6-8kHz, without any electronic crossover or nylon filter. That’s seriously impressive because usually DD does not sound like that.

Whoever designed the shells should be reprimanded though. I’m convinced that a greater portion of listeners have not been able to fit these properly. If you hear this IEM to be hollow in the lower mid and weirdly “stretched out” beyond how the Monarch II midrange sounds, it’s likely you have a shallow and leaky fit, even if it feels that the ear tips grip your ear canals.

Honestly if the shell shape/nozzle length were more in line with crins other collabs, the Singolo would probably be my favorite set under $100 and I'd recommend them fiercely. I think Kiwi Ears was scared by all the talk of the B2D and Zero models that have the opposite fit issues and over corrected.

 

[Kallbo]

First impressions TSMR FEAT HYBRID 2DDX 2BA
TSMR have really laid a number on us, especially if this is the style of town you want to visit. You may be wondering why no switch changing tool is provided with the extras? That is because this is the very first TSMR with no switches, the FEAT is also a bold departure into a new territory for TSMR. Gone are those bright treble lights a glowing with products like the Land or Sands................here we are visiting a lusher and slightly more sleepy down after dark. Yet this is a Hybrid, so it still offers a big contrasty tone in response to the 2DD used for bass and the 2BAs used for midrange and treble. Let me just say, that even with the tonal contrast distance between trebles and bass providers.........................this is still a very laid back and easy listen..............for me anyway. Providing more musicality than technicality, the FEAT is a fun and smooth. A small form-factor shows TSMR is working on a separate tune one that is made for a younger and more bass needy crowd. Now the burn-in starts...........for 7 days straight.

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Is this the stock cable? If yes…nice.

 

[Thieme]

I’m starting the official review cycle of the R4. Ask me anything so that I might include it in the review.

Is it known how much output impedance it has?
Even if I already have a Shanling m3 Ultra somehow I really want to try this thing. I see even the pre-orders have sold out for now tho so maybe that is a good thing for my wallet...

 

[Rambone]

Ok. CCA Hydro team unite? Time to hop on this bandwagon.

 

[jbfps116]

I keep seeing Facebook ads for Jrums audio Jrums
And this wireless set looks like a straight up KZ clone… the wireless unit looks like the AZ09 but they claim it has noise cancelling. Hmm. The earbuds I think are 10 driver but they don’t give much tech specs. 250$… not a chance I’m falling for a possible rip! Has anyone got these??

 

[r31ya]

I keep seeing Facebook ads for Jrums audio Jrums
And this wireless set looks like a straight up KZ clone… the wireless unit looks like the AZ09 but they claim it has noise cancelling. Hmm. The earbuds I think are 10 driver but they don’t give much tech specs. 250$… not a chance I’m falling for a possible rip! Has anyone got these??

It most possibly a dropshipper brand
they found cheap generic clone and plastered their logo on it.
i saw at least one KZ ZS-faceplate on QKZ sub $6 iems (which have no affiliation with actual KZ). So there are cheapo makers to replicate KZ ZS-faceplate.

i sincerely doubt it have active noice cancelling,
and at $250? you could WAY more in Chifi than that shady iem
you could get Fiio BTR15 or Moondrop EVO with same form factor and still have $120~150 to buy the iem to go with it

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

Honestly if the shell shape/nozzle length were more in line with crins other collabs, the Singolo would probably be my favorite set under $100 and I'd recommend them fiercely. I think Kiwi Ears was scared by all the talk of the B2D and Zero models that have the opposite fit issues and over corrected.

The Zero fits me great. Zero 2 fits my son great too. The Kiwi's are always a tricky fit, due to their short nozzles.

 

[Jaytiss]

Ok. CCA Hydro team unite? Time to hop on this bandwagon.

Hydro has a sexy graph. Time to sell Trio and buy buy Hydro. Let's go! No not you KZ Syphony.... we don't like you. XD

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

I'm really enjoying the EA500LM with gold filters and Sony A306. They are also super comfy. Not as detailed in the mids or stage deep and tall and pinpoint imaging as the Trio, but with more resolving bass and more resolution up top, and stage is no slouch.

 

[r31ya]

Hydro has a sexy graph. Time to sell Trio and buy buy Hydro. Let's go! No not you KZ Syphony.... we don't like you. XD

seems interesting.
still waiting for more info, that price segment have...
who is in that $80~$120 segment now?

i've been following sub $60, i missed who is the default rec for $80~$120 segment.
Simgot EW500LM? Moondrop Starfield 2?

 

[Singaravelan]

who is in that $80~$120 segment now?

i've been following sub $60, i missed who is the default rec for $80~$120 segment.
Simgot EW500LM? Moondrop Starfield 2?

Good query that. I also wonder.

Seems to be the ncehck F1 Pro planar and one BA Aful MagicOne in that segment.

Anything else?

 

[Singaravelan]

I'm really enjoying the EA500LM with gold filters and Sony A306. They are also super comfy. Not as detailed in the mids or stage deep and tall and pinpoint imaging as the Trio, but with more resolving bass and more resolution up top, and stage is no slouch.

Seems to be akin to @fidgeraldo 's budget King recco FiiO FD11
Is this also deeper subbass than mid? (Not that mids are missing in Fd11)