[AmericanSpirit]

i guess SR8 can be called an "endgame" ?

SR8 is currently best IEM I‘ve heard so far, so it’s an edamame for sure.

SIMGOT EA500:

Guys, what tips are you using? and what size do you recommend? I need a tip that is a standard size and doesn't keep the highs sibilant.

Latex H570 does that job.
Here is my tweet link that lists that has 8links that you probably would be able to order that H570 from either of them.

 

[Leonarfd]

Hey bro, check your bank statement!

”End”ing Balance as of 4/13/2023.

Endgame as of 4/13/2023 is ok from financing perspective

I like Pausegame word too, maybe I start use that for SR8 review!

As how the IEM market has moved last years, there will always be a new market disruptor being called the new TOTL endgame

 

[Descoberto]

SIMGOT EA500:

Guys, what tips are you using? and what size do you recommend? I need a tip that is a standard size and doesn't keep the highs sibilant.

If you also have a promotional code (coupon discount) on any site to i buy the SIMGOT EA500, I would appreciate it ^^

 

[baskingshark]

SIMGOT EA500:

Guys, what tips are you using? and what size do you recommend? I need a tip that is a standard size and doesn't keep the highs sibilant.

Try foam tips or Final E Black tips. These tame treble.

 

[lushmelody]

SIMGOT EA500:

Guys, what tips are you using? and what size do you recommend? I need a tip that is a standard size and doesn't keep the highs sibilant.

NF Audio MS42 are my favorite tips for harsh IEMs

 

[GiullianSN]

Call it Endgame for 2023 CQ2 then problem solved

Endgame is like ending a game, as soon as you do it you're already looking for the next game release. Some buy many games and never finish the first before going to the next.

 

[AmericanSpirit]

Following up with DT200:

I forgot to turn off DAP with music going on with DT200 last night, so it shall have clocked well over 6 hours on her.


▶︎MRSP$149.99 (Currently $67 at Audiosense Official AE Store) highly recommended ️️️️️

Spec : 14Ω /99db
2 Knowles: BASS + Full Range
Audio Grade Film Capacitor
Although Audiosense does not disclose Knowles Driver info, I asked a professional insight from Japanese startup MYLESTONE
Here is driver spec intel:



▶︎As usual geek’s personal purchase out of curiosity

▶︎Ear Tip roll ended on Moondrop’s SpringTips


Timbre Impression:
Top Note: Gently focused upper mid, very clear and spot-on imaging
Middle Note: Surprisingly neutral-ish treble with great resolution and very wide visibility all the way topping the sky
Bottom Note: Deep and well-textured sub-bass, natural and high in energy

This 2BA IEM comes with “wow, this thing has got amazing timbre!” unexpectedly great timbre. Same impression which I had with See Audio Bravery.

I was curious how a 2BA would compete with bigger engine ones, and I feel comfortable that DT200 is very respectable IEM with sophisticated tuning and again I need to stress out, Softears RSV’s Treble BA like very agreeable detail articulations.

Since I haven’t tried all test tracks, it may be a bit of a premature feedback, however from current experience, I’m having a very positive one. It also has great amount of Air that to some may sound a bit emphasized when compared to a perfectly neutral target, I personal like this coloration.

Tonal Balance:
Slightly vocal-focused neutral, with slight sound imaging edge treatment, just a thin slice off from DT200 to sound harsh, so the imaging capabilities is sharp and clear.

You can see a capacitor is situated where DD supposed to sit if this was a hybrid.


The tonal approach is different from U12t, as DT200 is clearly a spot-on imaging focus designed to hit 3khz vs 3khz dipping style u12t, however overall energy balance is pretty close.

Neutral with sub-bass boost may be a good phrase in describing the tonality.


Overall: For $67 price tag, oh boy….Just get and try it yourself, it’s worth it

I asked Knowles driver analysis of DT200 to a Japanese Startup company MYLESTONE. Very pro feedback for narrowing down the candidates by just a glance

He also performed the UE Premier (21BA) driver composition speculation:
RDI*2(4BA)
RLQ*4(8BA)
DFWK*2(4BA)
WBFK*1(1BA)
RDU*2(4BA)

 

[AmericanSpirit]

So I got caught up in the general view on this thread that the NiceHCK Black Cat cables were very good value at their discounted prices, which totalled for a 4.4mm MMCX and two 4.4mm .78mm, 2 pins, at under £50 for the three (the two pins were more expensive than the MMCX). They are good strong, well made, cables.....BUT what the F does NiceHCK BlackCat Zinc Copper Alloy Oil Soaked mean. Even if whatever is true, are they soaking it in oil like a 'Confit' duck leg. Zinc/Copper alloy for a cable...anyone heard of that before? They are well made and work well BUT why oil soak?

I have almost completed NiceHCK cables (10 cables?) and have two pairs of blackcat one for mmcx one for 2pin.

It’s little shiny rubber that feels pretty smooth when touched. Maybe that’s the reason for oil coating?

Anyway, I may post a NiceHCK cable roundtables this weekend.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

If I had a dollar for every time I said this.....$$$$

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

So I got caught up in the general view on this thread that the NiceHCK Black Cat cables were very good value at their discounted prices, which totalled for a 4.4mm MMCX and two 4.4mm .78mm, 2 pins, at under £50 for the three (the two pins were more expensive than the MMCX). They are good strong, well made, cables.....BUT what the F does NiceHCK BlackCat Zinc Copper Alloy Oil Soaked mean. Even if whatever is true, are they soaking it in oil like a 'Confit' duck leg. Zinc/Copper alloy for a cable...anyone heard of that before? They are well made and work well BUT why oil soak?

Speaking of which, I have a second Black Cat coming in for delivery today. Not sure which IEM will inherit this cable. but no matter which, it'll be a good look and sound.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

As how the IEM market has moved last years, there will always be a new market disruptor being called the new TOTL endgame

Be patient and you will find them all littering the headfi classified ads at a deep discount too, but act fast, they will all sell out! lol

 

[brsdrgn]

I have almost completed NiceHCK cables (10 cables?) and have two pairs of blackcat one for mmcx one for 2pin.

It’s little shiny rubber that feels pretty smooth when touched. Maybe that’s the reason for oil coating?

Anyway, I may post a NiceHCK cable roundtables this weekend.

I'd love to see all your cables.

Having a complete set from NiceHCK cables seems crazy to me. I have only a few

 

[KokushiTsumo]

Hexa in (out of the?) the house!

 

[nraymond]

the best model of Audiosence, better than T800, dt300 and more

I have exactly zero negative things to say about the DT200.

 

[Leonarfd]

Tin HiFi C2 with Oxygen filter mod.

I find the C2 with the mod very enjoyable, before inserting the Tanchjim Oxygen filter the sound had some hard edge(almost metallic) to the mids and treble.

Surprised by how well built it is, it feels very solid. Was a good choice as it will be an IEM I am not afraid of breaking when working.

Need more time but I prefer this to my Truthear HOLA, Blon 03 and KZ ESX. While I also own some more expensive IEMs this is where the true value for sound is. It's unbelievable that you can get this much for so little.