[dharmasteve]

Ended up snagging the Tri Through 5n x2, **** Crystal copper 1MMCX 1 2Pin, Electro Acousti 1 MMCX 1 2pin, KBear Rhyme x2 MMCX x2 2pin, FAAEAL Copper 4n x2 2pin. Got those plus Blessing 2, Penon Fan, Kinera BD005 Pro and Tiandirenhe/Paiaudio dr2

You've made a good decision. The Faaeal, Through, and Rhyme cables are such good value. The Penon Fan really stands up for itself. Good for you.

 

[Barusu Lamperouge]

Ok I trust the official venders. Is the kbear rhyme better than the tri through? If you were getting a pair for every iem which would you get. Need 5-6 cables for myself and mom

Differences are marginal. Just pick up the ones which you find good looking and are cheap. I personally don't hear any differences between the cables. I usually purchase cables to change output pin and nothing else. Some cables improve fit and subsequent low end whereas some cables have good quality pin termination which maintains consistent connection without any issues.

But comfort wise Rhyme and Faaeal cables are very good for what they cost. Rhyme also has a chin slider which is decent. Don't have a Tri cable so can't comment on that. As @bhima mentioned, if you don't find anything meaningful don't splurge unnecessarily unless it is some genuine upgrade.

 

[dharmasteve]

Just watched the inauguration of Joe Biden. Wishing the USA the best. Hope America becomes what it can be.

dharmasteve.

 

[StacoHRP]

Ended up snagging the Tri Through 5n x2, **** Crystal copper 1MMCX 1 2Pin, Electro Acousti 1 MMCX 1 2pin, KBear Rhyme x2 MMCX x2 2pin, FAAEAL Copper 4n x2 2pin. Got those plus Blessing 2, Penon Fan, Kinera BD005 Pro and Tiandirenhe/Paiaudio dr2

Wow! What a shopping spree.
You said that you are new to iem and wanting to get worthy of what you spent. Nice.
If i were you, i will definitely very happy.

 

[CamWuu]

I'm set now I just need to buy my mom a portable amp and need suggestions. The #1 on Amazon is the FiiO BTR5, is this the best I can do for $110? I bought her a pair of Penon Fan as i had a discount to $70, a set of Kinera bd005, Paiaudio dr2 or Tiendirenhe, some nice upgraded cables, a copper, silver, and silver copper mix. Now I just need the amp and I'm done. Her birthday is in 2 weeks so I'd like to have it by then. Thanks

 

[RikudouGoku]

I'm set now I just need to buy my mom a portable amp and need suggestions. The #1 on Amazon is the FiiO BTR5, is this the best I can do for $110? I bought her a pair of Penon Fan as i had a discount to $70, a set of Kinera bd005, Paiaudio dr2 or Tiendirenhe, some nice upgraded cables, a copper, silver, and silver copper mix. Now I just need the amp and I'm done. Her birthday is in 2 weeks so I'd like to have it by then. Thanks

You can check out the Qudelix 5K, it has PEQ but otherwise it should be on the same level as the BTR5.

More info on bluetooth amps here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...-8-jul-20-qudelix-5k-impression-added.906655/

 

[iFi audio]

Do Audiiophiles come here when they are already or are they created here?

That's a very good question, but I would guess that at least some A-folks are born here

 

[CamWuu]

You can check out the Qudelix 5K, it has PEQ but otherwise it should be on the same level as the BTR5.

More info on bluetooth amps here: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the...-8-jul-20-qudelix-5k-impression-added.906655/

Forgot to mention she uses a Samsung Note 10 with no headphone Jack so it needs to be type c

 

[RikudouGoku]

Forgot to mention she uses a Samsung Note 10 with no headphone Jack so it needs to be type c

The qudelix (and the other amps in that link) are all bluetooth amps.

 

[bhima]

Hrmm... looks like the new A-series from Final might not be the resounding success I hoped it was:

https://crinacle.com/2021/01/20/crinnotes-final-audio-a3000-and-a4000-budget-isation/

I get he's just one guy, but looking at those graphs, and man--I could tell what he would say before I even read his review. Final needs to take more community feedback with regards to tuning or else they will get left behind. They can't just survive off the success of the budget E-2000 and E-3000.

 

[tgx78]

Dang, everything arrived all at once.
Opened the M9 first since I was most curious about it. A very positive first listen with great timbre.

edit 1: Shanling ME700 lite. OMG how come no one is talking about this IEM?
Sounds freaking amazing.

edit 2: MT300
Nice Bass. Not sure about the Mids or Highs. Good resolution but too V-shape for me. I will try to experiment with different eartips.

edit 3: Zen
I like it. Slightly brighter than I imagined. I will let it burn in for few days.

edit 5: M9
I think I can listen to this kind of tuning 24/7. Sophisticated and natural sounding. Can’t believe it’s only all BAs in there. BGVP DM8 is very good too but not as natural sounding.

edit 6: Thieaudio L4
I like it. Bass is noticeable improvement over the L3 and L9. Mids are little bit on a lean side, but works well with classical music.

edit 7: Shanling ME80
Nice and bright and here comes a bonus. It’s also shouty. Pretty painful to listen. Especially coming from the IER-M9. Hard pass (for now).

 

[cappuchino]

So I was browsing products on the Taobao Collection of Lazada and then I saw this. Selling for about 68 USD. Any takers?

 

[baskingshark]

So I was browsing products on the Taobao Collection of Lazada and then I saw this. Selling for about 68 USD. Any takers?

That looks like a pirated etymotics LOL.

I'm not really a fan of etymotics due to the deep fit insertion, couldn't use it cause of comfort issues, but they sound great for sure (other than perhaps a lack of 3D soundstage). I wonder how the rest of the etymotic fans manage to overcome the fit issues. Lubrication? Foam tips? I find like I'm getting ear abrasions everytime I use the etymotic IEMs.

 

[cappuchino]

That looks like a pirated etymotics LOL.

I'm not really a fan of etymotics due to the deep fit insertion, couldn't use it cause of comfort issues, but they sound great for sure (other than perhaps a lack of 3D soundstage). I wonder how the rest of the etymotic fans manage to overcome the fit issues. Lubrication? Foam tips? I find like I'm getting ear abrasions everytime I use the etymotic IEMs.

It does look like pirated Now Etys are something I won't ever buy in my life. Etymotics just seem so "weird" and "invasive" to use. Like, it's not that different than sticking a nail in your ears...

 

[baskingshark]

It does look like pirated Now Etys are something I won't ever buy in my life. Etymotics just seem so "weird" and "invasive" to use. Like, it's not that different than sticking a nail in your ears...

U can try to audition some etymotics if there are some earphone shops in your country. They really do sound good, plus they bring superb passive isolation (for a non custom IEM) to the table, I think they can hit almost 40 dB passive isolation, which is amazing. But unfortunately, I had to send my previous set back after I couldn't get used to the fit even after a week of trying them.