[mathi8vadhanan]

Tempting! Do the bumps on the inside of the ear pieces bother you at all? I guess if I really like em I can do some voodoo and custom mold silicone to fill it out or something aha.

They fit like customs but with shallow fit. It's very comfortable and never needs any fine adjustments during continuous use.

 

[baskingshark]

Is there anything noteworthy besides the tuning? Like does it have an interesting timbre or sense of space?

Hmm, the timbre of the Nightingale is not the most natural IMO, it has the typical planar sheen due to a too fast truncation of notes/transients.

The soundstage is a bit 2D too, is is very wide but has not much depth/height.

I see the Nightingale as a specialist IEM, it is definitely not an all rounder and will only suit specific tastes/genres better. But in a sea of Harman and V-shaped and "meta" tuning, I think the IEM enthusiasts might be looking for this unique midcentric type of tuning to complete their collection.

 

[Jmop]

Hmm, the timbre of the Nightingale is not the most natural IMO, it has the typical planar sheen due to a too fast truncation of notes/transients.

The soundstage is a bit 2D too, is is very wide but has not much depth/height.

I see the Nightingale as a specialist IEM, it is definitely not an all rounder and will only suit specific tastes/genres better. But in a sea of Harman and V-shaped and "meta" tuning, I think the IEM enthusiasts might be looking for this unique midcentric type of tuning to complete their collection.

Gotcha, probably gonna be a pass from me but I appreciate the detailed description as always. I’ll let you know if Final gets back to me about the custom cabled E500 but I’m not even expecting a response tbh lol.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

Mail call!

I also still have an Aful MagicOne to review as well... Notes all done, just about fully writing out my thoughts.

Also the S12 2024 has been with me since CanJam but I forgot to share that I had it. Thanks again @thaslaya

I got all those, and enjoy all three immensely!!! You are in for a treat!!

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

I put up my ONIX Alpha and 7 IEMs up for sale. Culling a little bit more, and hopefully someone can make good use of the Alpha dac, as I have barely used it since I got the DCE, and even then, it was more of a "forcing" myself to use it so it didn't just sit. So someone can put it to good use, and get some great IEMs at the same time, and if it sells, that puts me at $1,300 in cull funds, but dang, if my case doesn't look anemic!! LOL Lowest amount in a decade.

 

[Redcarmoose]

I love this. The volume knob reminds me of an old pocket transistor radio. So analog. The see through circuit board is so good.

I kind of wish FiiO had done this with their desktop R2R. But the gaming light is a good trade off for the price and sound quality.

I’ll be closely watching out for your 2nd R1 to see if it sounds the same.

$7 USD is Nuts. Curious how this sounds. I’m almost tempted just because of the novelty of FiiO making this one so Budget Extreme.

Curious about this. Would be so cool If HiBy released a R4 with the circuit board showing

These look cool. But where are them wires going to?

You reposting my DAC theory made me find a spelling mistake. It should have said more current, instead of correct current, I went back and fixed the original post. Thank-you!

 

[Ozboyblu]

The displays look different. Just one look and you could tell the difference in colors.

The volume Animation is cool. Different to the original.

My very first full charge.

Time 1hr : 58 mins. To charge to 100% . Started from 50% Battery

Note 3.796 watts trickle charge. This happened after 80% full.

At 50% the HiBy was charging at around 15 watts. But I was using it, and listening to music while charging at the time.

The charging would reduce 8 watts if the thermals increased while in use. So very good management.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

I think it’s not that folks are saying $7 IEM would sound bad, but JD10 gave them false hope that it would be an upgrade of the beloved JD7.

One has to be specially bad at their job to mess up a budget single DD nowadays, IMHO. I have no doubt this JD10 would be at least listenable.



Precog is back, as spicy as ever

My key takeaway:

• He makes me want a STORM and an Anni 2023 again.
• I should go to gym.

I like this guys no nonsense approach, how he's not fawning over every single IEM he listens to, give direct and detailed reasons for why he doesn't like something or does like it, and he made me once again hone in on the DUNU DK3001 as a potential must purchase for 11.11.

 

[Ozboyblu]

Shocks and the Pyrmids were made for each other. Give that a shot. I bet you will like it.

Which Pyramid versions have you tried so far? I’d be interested to know the one that gives best Price to performance?

This is really a nice warm sandwich, which fills you up

Even with this Gourmet Sandwich above. .

Your Warm Audiophile Sandwich (sammich) looks more appetising. I must audition the Questyle CMA18 next time at the Audio Store.

I gotta get off my azz and finish my reviews of the Oriveti Lowmaster and the Letshuoer S12 (2024). I spent two night ago with the LM and all last night and this morning with the S12 (2024). I'll seal that deal tomorrow.

I will be interested to read these reviews.

Oriveti Lowmaster Is featured on this somewhat Controversial Video I watched.



The S12 2024 Could be delivered shortly.

But I’m not holding my breath….. Or.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

Most of us consider the MP145 to be a benchmark $100ish planar set, together with the new S12 2024.

$70 is a great price. It has 3 tuning nozzles to confer a U-shaped to L shaped tonality, so it wouldn't be as trebleheaded as your usual preferences, but the MP145 has a massive soundstage when amped well. The size is a bit contentious though, so not sure if you can try a pair first before committing to purchase, or maybe get it from somewhere with a good returns policy.






If you are not using any foams with it, it will surely be very bright at the upper mids 3 kHz region.

Most of the earbud aficionados are using full foams with it, which makes it more balanced and smoothens that upper mid region, though with slight losses in resolution.






Yeah I just sold off my Onix Alpha 2 weeks ago. Since it was hyped to the moon, I was surprised I managed to sell it off at no loss haha.

Anyways, best to get rid of unused gear ASAP. Things move so fast in the CHIFI industry that something can be considered obsolete in a matter of weeks when a "PRO" version comes out, so best to sell fast if something needs to be sold, otherwise it would be unsold forever.

Yep. Just not using it as much as as the DCE, so I would rather sell it than have it collecting dust. It has been updated to the latest firmware, and whoever buys it is getting all the accessories (like it had a bunch lol) and the original box. With some nice budget IEMs, it's a good deal, and I've streamlined my rotation even further, and my gear is more the focus now.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

What other genres can you use with these besides jazz, or are they that niche?

Metal!!! It's Andy's go to favorite IEM for HEAVY EFFFIN METAL!! \m/ \m/

 

[ToneDeafMonk]

Yep. Just not using it as much as as the DCE, so I would rather sell it than have it collecting dust. It has been updated to the latest firmware, and whoever buys it is getting all the accessories (like it had a bunch lol) and the original box. With some nice budget IEMs, it's a good deal, and I've streamlined my rotation even further, and my gear is more the focus now.

Still in love with my DC-Elite

 

[Jmop]

Metal!!! It's Andy's go to favorite IEM for HEAVY EFFFIN METAL!! \m/ \m/

Lol I thought you were a sub bass fiend, no?

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

Initial listening impressions:

If I was a bright head/treblehead/neutral'ish head, Dita is probably a good fit. I'm not, though.

I'd probably say Pilgrim is better to my tastes and ears.

ISN H60 - alright, I get the hype. These are good. Warm, musical, but solid detailed and technical performance. Bass comes in when needed. Could use a bit more impact but some tracks work well. So far, Like a more technical DaVinci? Or a warmer Estrella?

I have not been lying to any of you this whole time, as I have spread the gospel of H60 to the Head-fi masses (and literally in the case of @thaslaya ). lol Bless you my brother. Amen.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

Tempting! Do the bumps on the inside of the ear pieces bother you at all? I guess if I really like em I can do some voodoo and custom mold silicone to fill it out or something aha.

It's on Amazon my friend. Risk free. If you don't like any aspect at all, you can boomerang it and get your money back.