[Nealz]

Early adopter. I was one of the first in line.

Will be looking forward to your impressions mate. I already have 2 DAP's, don't need a third. But something about this JM21 makes me want to buy it, maybe it's my Indian genes which is always looking for a good deal or a bargain

 

[Okcerg]

Explorer. 'nuff said.

Surprised you prefer Explorer, knowing your preferences. Thanks!

 

[Syan25]

This was a really good read on the Aful Cantor. Really goes deep into the technology behind the SQ. It's worth a look..

https://www.headfonia.com/aful-cantor-review/

 

[alexandros a]

H60 is still king! The Fan 3 has more of a neutral, correct sound, but the H60 is more dynamic and almost supernatural in comparison. Both need more LOW subbass rumble IMO

Try PEQ on H60.....all it takes is a slight +2 to +3 dbs from 20 to 250 Hz to uplift the whole experience to a totally different level ,Any PEQ would do the job either it comes from Mango OS ( i Basso daps) or using Hiby app for music reproduction.......both of those are trusty and HQ (reproduction wise) equalizers...The sub bass on H60 gets to be impactful and agile obtaining a most satisfying ooomph.....

 

[o0genesis0o]

This was a really good read on the Aful Cantor. Really goes deep into the technology behind the SQ. It's worth a look..

https://www.headfonia.com/aful-cantor-review/

Man, this review makes me want to listen to Cantor now. Bye.

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Quick update about Anvil on day 2: I think I tame the IEM now. The trick is (1) using the stock sticky tips and (2) pinch the back of the shells against the ears to ensure good contact. It’s hard to be 100% whether the BCD is working, but using the same tracks that MEST III impressed me, I hear similar kind of soundstage. It’s not like you turn on dolby atmos on airpods, but there is something uncanny/holographic about the stage that is so fun to listen.

Tuning is also quite clever. I have to stop myself from measuring before finishing impressions to avoid bias, but I really want to see how they tune this one. The whole presentation feels “fresh” and clean, but it’s not harsh or thin or piercing at all, even when I cannot fit the IEM as deep as I prefer.

It still blows my mind that $200-ish IEMs like P7 and Anvil exist.

 

[DynamicEars]

Man, this review makes me want to listen to Cantor now. Bye.

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Quick update about Anvil on day 2: I think I tame the IEM now. The trick is (1) using the stock sticky tips and (2) pinch the back of the shells against the ears to ensure good contact. It’s hard to be 100% whether the BCD is working, but using the same tracks that MEST III impressed me, I hear similar kind of soundstage. It’s not like you turn on dolby atmos on airpods, but there is something uncanny/holographic about the stage that is so fun to listen.

Tuning is also quite clever. I have to stop myself from measuring before finishing impressions to avoid bias, but I really want to see how they tune this one. The whole presentation feels “fresh” and clean, but it’s not harsh or thin or piercing at all, even when I cannot fit the IEM as deep as I prefer.

It still blows my mind that $200-ish IEMs like P7 and Anvil exist.

It's the magic of BCD I think

similar experience with Shock, I dampen the mids bore to make them lower in quantity, especially lower trebles around 6khz and light dampen the treble opening tube but I up the knob full on treble knob (or the Brown knob). These make overall tuning better, and thicker as more bodied mids and no splashy lower trebles. But no matter what, the mids are very clear, with the visceral bass playing on different layer but never feels disjointed, stay coherent altogether. I'm really sold to BCD.
waiting for the M.Hawk cable now to become "Shocking Elite Hawk"

 

[mrsergey]

I think it will be around $800
Considering the Shock also have 8 drivers
2DD + 2BA + 2BA + 2BC at $600
But this time swapped the 2BA for highs with EST and addition $200 price tag to cover the EST.

maybe can be less if they subtract the cost of the dial knob system on Shock and want to shake Thieaudio Origin hype.

ISN EBC80 has the same drivers configuration as the BGVP Phantom.
The phantom cost $800-$900.
So i think as well that it's gonna cost around $800.

Haha was going to yell about shocking Shock price.
No BCD at those price = no dice
BCD>>>>>>EST

I have 4 iems with BCD driver in them.
Unique melody mini mest.
Unique melody mest.
Unique melody mest mk2 (sold).
Tension mirai shock.
Penon fan 3.

I feel the BCD effect only on the fan 3.
I hope the anvil114 gonna change it.

Oof! So many pages to comb through today but that's what 11/11 does. This sale was pretty meh for me but to be fair I wasn't really looking for much. Ended up just grabbing the ivipQ Welfare cable which I've been eyeing for a few weeks. I hope it's as nice as the 530 cable, which you probably all know by now that I love.

This cable look sick.

 

[Jmop]

@Jaytiss How sibilant do you find Kadenz? Some graphs show the upper treble peak as pretty high in amplitude though it’s narrow. Kima 2 is a bit sibilant to me for reference but that’s in the 4-5k area where it has more energy than Kadenz.

 

[gadgetgod]

I have reviewed a new single Dynamic Driver IEM known as Clavelon Delta.
I like the pair for its beautiful vocals and tightly controlled bass response. The treble region is safely tuned and the pair produces good depth on the stage as well. Personally, I find the 100$ price bracket to be a highly competitive one, but Delta finds its place with its vocals for me.
Hope you guys enjoy it.

 

[Ferdinando1968]

It's too early for me to compare.
I can only tell you that it's not a toy.
It's a solid DAC.

Works flawlessly both wired and BT.
Tested FLAC and DSD at various frequencies (only iPhone for now, tomorrow morning PC) without any hitches.
Sounds clear and defined.
Very very good.

So far I prefer it in NON TUBE mode; I can say that the two modes are not slogans: the difference is clear.

I think I hear a sort of crackling in TUBE mode + USB, but I need to make sure that's nothing else.
So far I can say that it's a great product, a big upgrade over the M4.

Unfortunately the device appears to have failed after one day of use.
Perhaps a case of infant mortality.
I will now open an RMA, but I wanted to warn you.

 

[OceanOfLight]

After (maybe too much) contemplation, I finally opted for the FiiO FD15 for the 11.11 sales. I also bought the FiiO JA11 since my new smartphone doesn’t have a 3.5mm port—truly dark times we live in!

I’m really looking forward to trying out the FD15. I considered quite a few other IEMs, but both baskingshark’s latest posts about it and paulwasabi’s glowing review consolidated my choice. Hopefully, it was a good one!

That said, "good sales" to everyone - I'm out for this year!

 

[Syan25]

It doesn't matter what line of work you are in, you will always the rich man giving the finger to the poor man.

 

[listen4joy]

 

[Kumonomukou]

Companies & their collab found a new source of hype magic. You damp it enough to have a crazy bass curve, slap a "basshead" label on, some people will love it, and buy it.

Bose IE2 graph gave me a strong impression. Why ain't they still hyped ? Oh yeah don't make vocal and treble too recessed!

 

[halcyon]

Anybody found any deep inserting, thin nozzle, small casing IEMs in Singles day 11.11.2024 sales at Aliexpress?

All I see on offer are these fat casing monsters with huge nozzle and shallow insertion depth. Maybe great, but not what I'm looking for.


Any great tips on thin nozzle deep inserting IEMs that one should grab now on sale?