[Hustler]

HZSound Heart Mirror Pro are available for 75$. Black version looks nice.
https://keephifi.com/products/hzsound-heart-mirror-pro

 

[jant71]

https://www-aiuto--jp-co-jp.transla...48.php?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US
https://www-aiuto--jp-co-jp.transla...92.php?_x_tr_sl=ja&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en-US

Looks pretty cool. I know some will gufaw at a fixed cable in 2022 but it is around $100 and stills looks like a nice concept.

Good exchange rate right now so I pre-ordered these for ~$85 shipped from Amazon Japan. They don't actually drop till next week on the 16th.

 

[baskingshark]

I've been out of the loop with releases for a bit. What are the current best bang for your buck single driver IEMs in the 400-500 USD bracket? Both planar and dynamic.
I guess planar would be the Wu Zetian?

The $400 - 500 USD range is sort of the orphan child for single DDs.

Like $100 - $300 gets you some pretty good bang for buck midFI single DD in the Tanchjim Oxygen, Moondrop KATO, BQEYZ Autumn and Tanchjim Hana 2021. Going to $1Kish gets you some TOTL models (though with mega diminishing returns - ie pay 10x more for 20% or so improvement).

So the $400 - 500 bracket is kind of neither here nor there, as just topping up a bit from that $500ish bracket may land you a TOTL model. In addition, it seems compared to budget fare, there are not many models released at that awkward $400 - 500 range, so it is a very niche bracket.

 

[baskingshark]

HZSound Heart Mirror Pro are available for 75$. Black version looks nice.
https://keephifi.com/products/hzsound-heart-mirror-pro

Thanks for the headsup!


Well based on the store provided graph (if trustable), it looks very different from the original Heart Mirror. This Pro version has much more bass, a 10 dB pinna gain and less treble than the original!

 

[Tzennn]

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[Tzennn]

So i tried to recreate the graph above (or below), maybe it will look like this (red line)

If the graph being shown here is correct then HM pro can be a little bit dull (or not as unique as) non pro, but the sound quality is top tier, i guess

 

[cqtek]

Hidizs AP80 PRO-X Red Copper Limited Edition: The remarkable weight of a limited edition packed with exclusivity and great sound.

 

[Poganin]

The $400 - 500 USD range is sort of the orphan child for single DDs.

Like $100 - $300 gets you some pretty good bang for buck midFI single DD in the Tanchjim Oxygen, Moondrop KATO, BQEYZ Autumn and Tanchjim Hana 2021. Going to $1Kish gets you some TOTL models (though with mega diminishing returns - ie pay 10x more for 20% or so improvement).

So the $400 - 500 bracket is kind of neither here nor there, as just topping up a bit from that $500ish bracket may land you a TOTL model. In addition, it seems compared to budget fare, there are not many models released at that awkward $400 - 500 range, so it is a very niche bracket.

Well, shucks. Thank you for your suggestions. I've been eyeing the Kato for a while now, but it looks like the Autumn is worth taking a look at, too. Maybe instead of buying one IEM at 500 I'll go for two that don't exceed that limit.

 

[o0genesis0o]

Hidizs AP80 PRO-X Red Copper Limited Edition: The remarkable weight of a limited edition packed with exclusivity and great sound.

Is there any difference in material between this one and the normal one? I have just reviewed the normal one recently. A good piece of equipment at a good price.

 

[ozkan]

Can someone compare 7hz Salnotes Zero to Truthear Zero please?

 

[r31ya]

 

[Surf Monkey]

Hidizs AP80 PRO-X Red Copper Limited Edition: The remarkable weight of a limited edition packed with exclusivity and great sound.

I assume this must have some kind of coating or treatment that will keep it from corroding? Because copper rust isn’t especially attractive.

 

[firesign]

Hidizs AP80 PRO-X Red Copper Limited Edition: The remarkable weight of a limited edition packed with exclusivity and great sound.

 

[ssantan2]

Well, shucks. Thank you for your suggestions. I've been eyeing the Kato for a while now, but it looks like the Autumn is worth taking a look at, too. Maybe instead of buying one IEM at 500 I'll go for two that don't exceed that limit.

You could bump your budget and try the senn IE600 as an end game single DD. In the mid fi space there isn't really a single iem that is considered "the best" imo. It really depends on the sound profile you are looking for. If you want something with really emphasized vocals it seems like the Kato would be a good option although I have heard they can come off as shouty. The Real Seek Airship, Hana, and Autumn (bass nozzle) will have more bass emphasis and should come off more balanced. I'm a big fan of the Penon Vortex which has great mids with a more relaxed treble region while still having really good extension.

 

[DynamicEars]

Well, shucks. Thank you for your suggestions. I've been eyeing the Kato for a while now, but it looks like the Autumn is worth taking a look at, too. Maybe instead of buying one IEM at 500 I'll go for two that don't exceed that limit.

You could bump your budget and try the senn IE600 as an end game single DD. In the mid fi space there isn't really a single iem that is considered "the best" imo. It really depends on the sound profile you are looking for. If you want something with really emphasized vocals it seems like the Kato would be a good option although I have heard they can come off as shouty. The Real Seek Airship, Hana, and Autumn (bass nozzle) will have more bass emphasis and should come off more balanced. I'm a big fan of the Penon Vortex which has great mids with a more relaxed treble region while still having really good extension.

Just attempt to mod 4 single DDs this few days,
Sony EX800ST, Moondrop Kato, Tanchjim Hana 2021, Fiio FD5, missing Tanchjim Oxygen here.
If you eyeing for Kato, you wont go wrong. I think the best all rounder between all, complete all package without any major flaws although don't have any particular speciality.
Not the best in every aspect, but very good in almost every aspect. Jack of the trades, master of none.
Kato isnt shouty at all even for me that sensitive with 2.5-3khz pinna gain. Hana is shoutier, FD5 is harsher.