[njam]

This is new from 7Hz. I got their last flagship i77-pro. Whiles it’s ok it leans onto the more warm darker side of sound. The pic doesn’t say anything apart from it has one dynamic driver Really interesting. But slightly expensive at us$287

Isn't 7Hz i77-pro is just a Tiandirenhe TD-R (PAI AUDIO DR2) for 5x times the price? (28$ vs 139$)
As far as I can tell, all 7Hz did is just change the Logo on faceplate (just like PAI AUDIO) and swapped cables:
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32970187233.html
https://www.linsoul.com/products/7hz-i-77-pro

For more $ you can choose from more pre-made faceplate logos, send them your own design, or even change the internals (1DD/2DD/1DD+1BA/1DD+2BA/2BA/3BA/4BA):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32815356218.html

 

[alexandros a]

The iBasso AM05 is here. Personally, I think it is more musical and enjoyable than T800. I will follow up with more impressions. Enjoy & Happy Listening, as always!

Just read your first impressions on iBasso AM05 iem ....there is a BR5-MKII iem on the same picture there...any early comparison between those two??(i own a BR5-MKII iem & ordered AM05 as well....)

 

[wackoip]

Isn't 7Hz i77-pro is just a Tiandirenhe TD-R (PAI AUDIO DR2) for 5x times the price? (28$ vs 139$)
As far as I can tell, all 7Hz did is just change the Logo on faceplate (just like PAI AUDIO) and swapped cables:
https://www.aliexpress.com/i/32970187233.html
https://www.linsoul.com/products/7hz-i-77-pro

For more $ you can choose from more pre-made faceplate logos, send them your own design, or even change the internals (1DD/2DD/1DD+1BA/1DD+2BA/2BA/3BA/4BA):
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32815356218.html

EErrr... in short, NO

If you read Chinese and look at Taobao they have two stores and the internals are completely different. The colorful shell do look similar but Wan Fung, the store owner of 7Hz is a completely different story. He's actually quite well known in the local Chinese Market

 

[ShakeThoseCans]

Do you think it's worth getting the Z05A if you already have an A6 Mini on the way?

I'm trying to get out of purchasing IEMs in the sub-$50 category.

 

[Dsnuts]

Got the Jade Audio/ Fiio EA3 and the Kbear Diamond on the way. Will report how these are. Looking forward to the Tri I3.

 

[njam]

EErrr... in short, NO

If you read Chinese and look at Taobao they have two stores and the internals are completely different. The colorful shell do look similar but Wan Fung, the store owner of 7Hz is a completely different story. He's actually quite well known in the local Chinese Market

I don't know Wan Fung, but I do completely believe you, that the guy looks different than the colorful shell of an IEM.
I do however own Tiandirenhe TD-R and it does look 1:1 identical as 7hz-i-77-pro from all angles from outside(except for the logo and cable). Same deal with the Paiaudio DR2 (https://penonaudio.com/paiaudio-dr2.html).
The FR-graphs from all 3 that I saw looked sameish as well. (prominent peaks at ca. 2,4,8,15 kHz)

 

[MyPants]

Got the Jade Audio/ Fiio EA3 and the Kbear Diamond on the way. Will report how these are. Looking forward to the Tri I3.

KBear reached out to me about reviewing the Diamond as well. Working out the details, but I should have a set on the way soon. Looking forward to your impressions.

 

[Dsnuts]

Kbear is nice people and I can tell they are trying to become a player in the ever expanding budget realm in earphonedom. I actually liked the Hi7 I bought from them. It isnt going to win any awards but was nicely done hybrid with a lot of drivers on the cheap. In fact I have been doing some cable rolling and got them to sound pretty good. So these guys have some potential and seem to know what they are doing. These newer ones are intriguing.

Only wish shipping was a bit faster but hey that is the cost of buying from the express.

 

[tgx78]

True, AliExpress shipping can be painful, but as an artist, I order 10-15 items per month with few IEM / cables mixed in there. Then I mostly forget about them after I place an order. After a while, it feels like Christmas everyday with packages arriving almost every second day lol.

 

[CesarBR]

True, AliExpress shipping can be painful, but as an artist, I order 10-15 items per month with few IEM / cables mixed in there. Then I mostly forget about them after I place an order. After a while, it feels like Christmas everyday with packages arriving almost every second day lol.

That's exactly how I'm feeling right now hahaha

 

[Viajero]

Got the Jade Audio/ Fiio EA3 and the Kbear Diamond on the way. Will report how these are. Looking forward to the Tri I3.

Those three, along with the Moondrop Starfield and upcoming BQEYZ BQ6, are the ones I'm most interested in, so I'll be interested to read your impressions.

 

[Dsnuts]

For guys that are interested. I think twister here was surprised as I was with the Penon Spheres. His take on them. https://twister6.com/2019/12/14/penon-sphere/

 

[mbwilson111]

These are an absolute buy at that price. Nice tip, thanks!

You guys have caused me to spend $27 on the LZ Z05A Plus another $7 on a balanced cable.

 

[MyPants]

You guys have caused me to spend $27 on the LZ Z05A Plus another $7 on a balanced cable.

I doubt you'll be disappointed. I'm tempted to declare them BLON killers.

I also have the Z04A coming today, so I'll be able to provide some comparative impressions tonight. I'm guessing they'll have a similar signature but smoother presentation.

 

[mbwilson111]

I doubt you'll be disappointed. I'm tempted to declare them BLON killers.

I also have the Z04A coming today, so I'll be able to provide some comparative impressions tonight. I'm guessing they'll have a similar signature but smoother presentation.

Why do you think the Z04A will be smoother? Also is what people call "smooth" a good or a bad thing?