[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

I think what I'll do is buy both from their digital storefront. All I need is a minimum 15%-ish discount on both and I'll be able to afford it. The DC Elite is actually 70 Euro cheaper on their digital storefront than CKLewis on Alix. I think it's because it's 500 USD, which automatically converts to 450-ish Euro.
Edit: The same thing happens with the Cantor, it's 730 Euro. I think this is my best bet if I get that currency conversion "discount" on top of the 11.11 discount.

Minimal discount, but if you're ok with that, then this way is definitely the easiest way to go, and consolidated too.

 

[Syan25]

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807381399172.html - Cantor

Doesn't seem like the DC Elite is on their store, so you'd have to get the Cantor from HiFiGo, and then I'd get the DC Elite from CKLewis. I've done lots of business with them, and they always deliver without sending me pliers or batteries or fake tracking numbers, and the Alix wide coupon will still apply to both stores combined.

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256806194097743.html - DC Elite

Digital Teching is selling it a few dollars cheaper, but I can't vouch for that store completely.

I don't know how you guys afford this. Takes me ages to raise the funds to get one iem. The ThieAudio Prestige Ltd costs £1100.

 

[JamoBroGuy]

Minimal discount, but if you're ok with that, then this way is definitely the easiest way to go, and consolidated too.

Any discount matters, really.

 

[JamoBroGuy]

I don't know how you guys afford this. Takes me ages to raise the funds to get one iem. The ThieAudio Prestige Ltd costs £1100.

I know how you feel. I really had to stretch my budget to be able to afford the 2 things I want. I struggled for MONTHS trying to find which IEM is right for me, since where I live I can't demo anywhere, and I've finally found it.
I have no clue how people casually afford stuff like the U12t and Annihilator 2023.

 

[Syan25]

I know how you feel. I really had to stretch my budget to be able to afford the 2 things I want. I struggled for MONTHS trying to find which IEM is right for me, since where I live I can't demo anywhere, and I've finally found it.

What did you get in the end?

 

[JamoBroGuy]

What did you get in the end?

Aful Cantor. I'm gonna buy it when it's on sale

 

[mrsergey]

A ton of (most actually) IEMs are sadly overpriced. There's rarely any expensive ones that are actually worth the price (there's a handful of gems ofc)

Iems that i have and i think are worth the price i paid for them:
1. Hifiman RE800 ($50).
2. Hifiman RE2000 ($230).
3. Penon fan 3 ($175, with 50% discount).
4. ISN H60 ($265).
5. Campfire trifecta (AliExpress, $230).
6. Fiio FH3 ($80).
7. Fiio FH7 (Second hand, $150).
8. Ibasso IT00 ($50).
9. Soundrhyme SP01 ($65).
10. Raphsodio Orla ($200).

10 out 40 iems that i have are worth the money.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

A ton of (most actually) IEMs are sadly overpriced. There's rarely any expensive ones that are actually worth the price (there's a handful of gems ofc)

And the ones that are "worth it" are actually grossly overpriced (here's looking at you Elysian Annihilator 2023, Subtonic STORM, AME Mousa, Canpur CP622b, Forte Ears MacBeth, Oriolus Trailliaiaialala, Aroma Fei Wan, and NGaudio Erebus just off the top of my head) without having to look anything up.

Don't hate me, MusicTeck! I love you guys!!

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

I know how you feel. I really had to stretch my budget to be able to afford the 2 things I want. I struggled for MONTHS trying to find which IEM is right for me, since where I live I can't demo anywhere, and I've finally found it.
I have no clue how people casually afford stuff like the U12t and Annihilator 2023.

Credit card debt or they have excellent incomes. Or in my case, I have neither, so I sold $1,300 worth of older stock that was going unused, and I opened up my Christmas Club. But I suspect, though it is a balance of both, it probably leans towards the CCD for most of these extravagant spenders?

 

[Takeda`1537]

Hypocrisy ALERT! I just realized I will break my vow to keep my IEM collection to three units or less.

I'm keeping my AFUL MagicOne and Explorer and will add the Performer 5+2 to my AFUL stan collection on 11.11. Planning to sell my Kefine Delci, Ziigaat Nuo and Tripowin Piccolo (or give it away). Probably will wait until early next year to get the Klean and Yu Xuan Ji unless there are some INSANE deals next week.

The math appears to be three out, one in, which adds up to three. Perfect, right? Well, I can't sell my Artti T10. They're too effing good as a planar all-arounder for just $51. They make me smile and shake my head in disbelief every damn time I use them. The ultimate budget set I've tried. Keepers.

Those type of vows are typically short lived...
if we had to flash an alert on here each time that type of vow-breaking happens it would be a constant flashing my many simultaneous flashing alerts..

 

[Scubadevils]

I'm going to share some impressions of the DK3001BD, even though I prefer to wait a few days usually - these only landed yesterday, and to be honest I'm trying to find any possible moment to get them back in my ears... working from home today and I was delighted between online meetings to be able to dip back in again.

I sat down tonight, poured a midweek glass of red wine, and put pen to paper while listening - I often find it easier to articulate my thoughts on paper rather than typing.

Anyway... this is a classic 'stream of thought' while listening, straight to journal...

Initially I was a bit 'hmmm' when they arrived yesterday... they sounded a touch lifeless as the tuning is certainly more neutral vs a lot of what I've been listening to of late - I've learned however many times how important it is to let your ears/brain adjust to different tuning, all too easy to dismiss something in a fleeting evalulation. Once settled, I found myself very drawn to the crisp, detailed, clear tuning - fantastic technical capability, with really precise details coupled with a wonderful deep sub-bass... mid-bass certainly takes a bit of a backseat, but not enough to trouble me, especially as more a sub-bass guy. WIth DK, you get this wonderful contrast of deep sub, which then has the in my opinion beautiful ultra-crisp/airy treble presentation up top, those 4x micro planars certainly doing what they are tasked with. While the mids aren't lush or vibrant, they are absolutely ultra-clear and for me complement the overall tuning perfectly - listening to "Thank U Mum" by St. Germain, the male vocals occupy a large and central position - incredibly distinct... the lower registers of the synths rumble along with again such fantastic distinction, and as the track progresses, the kick drums make an entry, landing with very good impact... again distinct, precise, clear... hi-hats push out to a wide stereo field presentation, you can really hear them extend with again such exceptional clarity - imaging is really fantastic - plus sounds very "authentic" vs the unique wizardry of BCDs which I find take a bit of adjusting to, and I think I possibly prefer 'traditional' configurations - that could be just a right now thing though. Oh and to note also, the quality of the bass is fantastic - bass guitars sound so detailed, incredibly lifelike where you can really hear and almost feel the strum of the strings and a deep rumbling vibration of those lowest registers.

The DK3001BD for me is absolutely a winner, and offers something quite different to my ears vs anything else I've been listening to of late. It of course won't suit everyone - it leans brighter, more technical perhaps than many at this price point - but if you enjoy something that goes for ultra-clarity, super-detailed, with excellent sub extension, clear/distinct mids, and very crisp and airy up top, definitely worth giving these a shot.

If I were to call out an 'issue' so to speak, I would say probably not a set for longer sessions as the clarity and detail could likely lead to some listening fatigue... but that can be said of any set with this sort of tuning.

 

[Syan25]

Aful Cantor. I'm gonna buy it when it's on sale

There's something nice about saving up and getting what you wanted. Keep up your hopes and dream. You'll get there in the end! It's a joy when something is earned over time.

 

[Syan25]

Those type of vows are typically short lived...
if we had to flash an alert on here each time that type of vow-breaking happens it would be a constant flashing my many simultaneous flashing alerts..

I vowed to stay away from women. It's certainly kept me in good stead

 

[Takeda`1537]

I vowed to stay away from women. It's certainly kept me in good stead

I would not event try to think about such a vow ...
also I have given up trying to limit my number of IEMs ... .. it would be like going against gravity, impossible

 

[Syan25]

I would not event try to think about such a vow ...
also I have given up trying to limit my number of IEMs ... .. it would be like going against gravity, impossible

Mr. Takeda - it's called "The Spoils of War"...