The discovery thread!

[msing539]

Got my Aful Performer 5 in. Before I listen, I think some reviewers or Aful has some explaining to do.
Check out the pic of my old TRN BAX.
Check out the pic of the AFUL Performer 5.
Notice something familar?
Either AFUL is TRN, an offshoot of TRN, contracted TRN to make the box (which is identical in layout and size to the BAX box), or things are a little too oddly familar.

But they don't 'sound' the same, right?

My guess is the box is just coming out of the same factory, meaning the manufacturers are ordering whatever boxes are available for cheap.

 

[bhazard]

But they don't 'sound' the same, right?

My guess is the box is just coming out of the same factory, meaning the manufacturers are ordering whatever boxes are available for cheap.

They sound different. I like the Aful right out of the box quite a bit. The BAX not so much.

Seeing the nearly exact same case, box, inner bottom layout, and possibly a TRN cable in the case caught my attention. I've only seen this box layout with TRN, and Aful did come out of nowhere recently. Could just be a similar cheap box, case... but the cable being a TRN cable would make sense.
Interested to find out if there is any connection between Aful and TRN

 

[ToneDeafMonk]

Got my Aful Performer 5 in. Before I listen, I think some reviewers or Aful has some explaining to do.
Check out the pic of my old TRN BAX.
Check out the pic of the AFUL Performer 5.
Notice something familar?
Either AFUL is TRN, an offshoot of TRN, contracted TRN to make the box (which is identical in layout and size to the BAX box), or things are a little too oddly familar.

Anyone have any more insight?

Just a screen logo on a generic case no conspiracy here.

 

[msing539]

Aful did come out of nowhere recently.

I'm more concerned with their name... is it

A-full

Awful

or A-fool?

I guess we'll be the judges.

 

[Jmop]

Mailman walked up to my doorstep and was like “KiiBOOM, you lookin for this??”

 

[o0genesis0o]

Interested to find out if there is any connection between Aful and TRN

Plot twist: all Chi-Fi manufacturers and retailers are related *x-files theme intensifies*

 

[Jmop]

I actually don’t know which package was dropped off though lol

 

[msing539]

I actually don’t know which package was dropped off though lol

Your posts make me wonder if you think you're texting the wife...

Also, please pick up milk.

 

[Surf Monkey]

Just a screen logo on a generic case no conspiracy here.

I have a couple of those exact cases with no logo screened on them. They’re really common.

 

[Carpet]

Good to hear that positive feedback. I have no exposures to TinHifi, but considering ali price going for $23, it’s a nice try I may grab one.

Actually Just ordered one of C2 on Aliexpress.
Then Ali recommended TRN’s 10mm Planar + 1BA Xuanwu as hot deals for $24….hmm it looks TRN-V

I have a few Tin Hifi IEMs. Their official store on AE does quite a few good flash deals outside of regular sales.

T2, T3+, T4 and P1 Max are all good. T2 and P1 Max are more mid-centric, T3+ and T4 more V shaped. T1s was a bit dark, so I gave it to a friend at work who is sensitive to treble, she loves them. I am a little curious about the new C2 and C3, but not as much as the TRN Xuanwu.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

WOW! Time flies when your having fun and burning holes in your wallet! @Dsnuts created this thread on Dec 24th 2011! So we're a couple weeks away from 11 years! I've been here on and off and with a couple accts for the entirety of this threads life. I think it started with the Panasonics or the FX40's or something like that? Whodda thunk it that this would still be alive and vibrant as it is 11 years later, when so many other threads have gone the way of the dinosaurs! Cheers and congrats!

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

How many KZ IEMs are we releasing this week?
KZ: YES. We will release KZ pokemon into the wild until we run out of alphabets!

KZ ZNA. 1DD + 1BA




https://www.facebook.com/groups/2386473901653225/posts/3034725680161374/

They are just recycling through their earlier output. Then we'll get the 2 +1 and 3 +1 and 4+1 ect and just add new letters and numbers. Genius marketing...if anyone is stupid enough to fall for it?

 

[r31ya]

They are just recycling through their earlier output. Then we'll get the 2 +1 and 3 +1 and 4+1 ect and just add new letters and numbers. Genius marketing...if anyone is stupid enough to fall for it?

They need proper product manager, create a distinct product line or segmentation or clear intent with their specific product designs.
Their product start to blend in together without much distinction that cause people to get confused or disinterested in.

 

[msing539]

Here's my guess regarding the KZ thing... it's just easier for them.

I don't speak Chinese but take for example the Shuoer Tape. If you translate tape back into Chinese, you get jiāo dài which can mean many things... including "clear." So was tape a screw up? I dunno. But there's little screwing up in translating a KZ ZSN.

Or we end up with another Chevy Nova.

 

[lushmelody]

They are just recycling through their earlier output. Then we'll get the 2 +1 and 3 +1 and 4+1 ect and just add new letters and numbers. Genius marketing...if anyone is stupid enough to fall for it?

Where is the project of dupes. Why the rep bought all those hobby adored IEMs lol

It seems they got an already planned schedule to finish and only after that start to do some real deal?