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[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

Tipsy TTromso - Single DD



https://hifigo.com/collections/dynamic-driver/products/tipsy-ttromso

ZERO chance of success when you have ZERO description aside from a photo and the site pushing far more expensive units.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

what ever happened to TTPOD? They came out with the TTPOD T1E, which was a well received dual DD set, and then GONE.

 

[jant71]

what ever happened to TTPOD? They came out with the TTPOD T1E, which was a well received dual DD set, and then GONE.

You know them. They are called TFZ now. Well partly and the other part is now called Tin Audio.

 

[Dsnuts]

NiceHCK getting on board with the Waifus

Haven't broke out the EB2S yet but the DB1 I have had a preproduction unit since August of last year. NiceHCK made two sets actually and based on my feedback went with the DB1, they told me they liked the DB1 here better out of the two as well. The other one never made it to production as it was a bit too much like the Loftys. Warm n bassy. The DB1 here costs $16. For your $16 it really don't get much better. These actually have a better tuning than their flagship Topguy. Not the most resolving of drivers being used can't expect that. It lacks a bit in attack but otherwise the balancing is there. Sub bass focused. Has equal treble mids with bass and sounds better than a lot of earphones 3X their price. Next time you want to get something good for the cost of a plate of cheap dinner. Try one of these. Might surprise you how good they are.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

You know them. They are called TFZ now. Well partly and the other part is now called Tin Audio.

No shiite? Well thanks for the scoop. Learn something new every day. *thumbsup*

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

NiceHCK getting on board with the Waifus

Haven't broke out the EB2S yet but the DB1 I have had a preproduction unit since August of last year. NiceHCK made two sets actually and based on my feedback went with the DB1 the other one never made it to production as it was a bit too much like the Loftys. Warm n bassy. The DB1 here costs $16. For your $16 it really don't get much better. These actually have a better tuning than their flagship Topguy. Not the most resolving of drivers being used can't expect that. It lacks a bit in attack but otherwise the balancing is there. Sub bass focused. Has equal treble mids with bass and sounds better than a lot of earphones 3X their price. Next time you want to get something good for the cost of a plate of cheap dinner. Try one of these. Might surprise you how good they are.

I'm so over the budget segment IEM's. I'm not going to spend $20.00 anymore when I can save my stash, pay $80.00 for something like the Titan S, and get performance that isn't lacking in resolution or technicalities because it's a $5.00 driver being used. Though it is nice to see that segment still being served. It will always be someone's entry point.

 

[Dsnuts]

Titan S seems to be somewhat difficult to find at the moment but will be worth getting a set.

In any case It is most definitely good to see folks pushing nice sounding options at the budget level. That just means mid fi stuff has to push even more. Advancement is a good thing.

 

[baskingshark]

You know them. They are called TFZ now. Well partly and the other part is now called Tin Audio.

Nice interesting info.

Ironically, TFZ and Tin Audio are miles apart in their tuning philosophy haha. TFZ is generally jaw rattling visceral basshead V shaped stuff, whereas Tin HIFI is generally neutral/neutral bright stuff.

I'm so over the budget segment IEM's. I'm not going to spend $20.00 anymore when I can save my stash, pay $80.00 for something like the Titan S, and get performance that isn't lacking in resolution or technicalities because it's a $5.00 driver being used. Though it is nice to see that segment still being served. It will always be someone's entry point.

Great epiphany. True that, the multiple budget sidegrades will one day add up to a midFI or even TOTL set soon enough. And I have trouble selling away some of the budget gear I bought in the past.

I guess dabbling in the cheap budget segment is good to explore the various sound signatures on offer for cheap. But once you know what you like (or dislike), it might be wise to just go up the ladder and get a good set (hopefully stop buying cheap sidegrades) and call it a day. Easier said than done though, the FOMO is strong in CHIFIland.

 

[Dsnuts]

$16 dollar earphone to a $1600 one. Tansio Mirai Akiba is a high end IEM using 7 Sonion BAs + 4 Sonion EST.

These things are easily up there with some of the best the industry offers. My weekend reader about the Akiba https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/tansio-mirai-akiba.25692/

 

[nymz]

My review on Titan S is out. Thanks once again to the @DUNU-Topsound team for the opportunity to do it.

Hope everyone is having a nice weekend!

 

[KutuzovGambit]

I'm so over the budget segment IEM's. I'm not going to spend $20.00 anymore when I can save my stash, pay $80.00 for something like the Titan S, and get performance that isn't lacking in resolution or technicalities because it's a $5.00 driver being used. Though it is nice to see that segment still being served. It will always be someone's entry point.

I will say that the CCA CRA has completely redefined price/performance for me. For $10 it is absurdly good and I think it has a place in most people's collection as a beater seat with more than adequate SQ.

But I agree with you in general that owning 10 different $20 sets is not worth it. Like @baskingshark said, once someone has learned their target preferences there isn't a lot of reason to own more than one or two budget/beater sets probably.

 

[W0lrince]

I will say that the CCA CRA has completely redefined price/performance for me. For $10 it is absurdly good and I think it has a place in most people's collection as a beater seat with more than adequate SQ.

But I agree with you in general that owning 10 different $20 sets is not worth it. Like @baskingshark said, once someone has learned their target preferences there isn't a lot of reason to own more than one or two budget/beater sets probably.

Even i know what my target FR, i still end up buying these "budget" for some reason. Hype train kinda scary after all

 

[Zerstorer_GOhren]

Check out my review of Ambient Dynamics AD-006 Lyndale.

Link: https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ambient-dynamics-ad-006-lyndale-iems.25589/reviews#review-27883

 

[W0lrince]

Spaceship but better!

Bamboo forest bird Lark
Package: 1 carry case, 2 set of tips (wide bore + narrow bore), 1 set of foam and iem itself.
So the sounds of this set remind me of Moondrop Spaceship the most, actually i want to buy this as replacement of my Spaceship aswell. There is a peak around 5-7k that make cymbal stand out too much, i have to use y4 filter to tame it
- Bass is good with mid bass focus, no muddiness, slam is good, sounds kinda fast actually, slight bleed to the mid.
- Mid feels like moondrop tho, little shouty, little peaky around 5k
- Treble same as moondrop, 14k-16k gave sense of air, hole in 9k-13k make vocal more neutral
Detail is good, almost same level of CRA as some micro detail isn't standout like CRA
For the price yeah well, it's Spaceship but detachable cable. Good but underwelming by CRA
Edit: don't know if i really want to buy another BFB after this tho ... Kinda want to try amazing aswell but ...
Edit mk2: after changing the metal filter to mesh filter + HM filter, now they sounds the same as Spaceship... Amazing
Edit mk3: soundstage rather huge for a 6mm driver and imaging is good, lack depth
Edit mk4: sounds awsome with FPS game, wth

 

[rodel808]

Spaceship but better!

Package: 1 carry case, 2 set of tips (wide bore + narrow bore), 1 set of foam and iem itself.
So the sounds of this set remind me of Moondrop Spaceship the most, actually i want to buy this as replacement of my Spaceship aswell. There is a peak around 5-7k that make cymbal stand out too much, i have to use y4 filter to tame it
- Bass is good with mid bass focus, no muddiness, slam is good, sounds kinda fast actually, slight bleed to the mid.
- Mid feels like moondrop tho, little shouty, little peaky around 5k
- Treble same as moondrop, 14k-16k gave sense of air, hole in 9k-13k make vocal more neutral
Detail is good, almost same level of CRA as some micro detail isn't standout like CRA
For the price yeah well, it's Spaceship but detachable cable. Good but underwelming by CRA
Edit: don't know if i really want to buy another BFB after this tho ... Kinda want to try amazing aswell but ...
Edit mk2: after changing the metal filter to mesh filter + HM filter, now they sounds the same as Spaceship... Amazing
Edit mk3: soundstage rather huge for a 6mm driver and imaging is good, lack depth

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