Any amazing and affordable mid tier DD bass head iem out there anyone can recommend?
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Any amazing and affordable mid tier DD bass head iem out there anyone can recommend?![]()
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I reviewed flo lily, why are monitor iems so boring?
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/flo-lily.26584/
I doubt the T800 is as finicky as Final E5000 or 300ohm buds. You should be fine.
Any amazing and affordable mid tier DD bass head iem out there anyone can recommend?![]()
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Of course it has to be JD7. Best at every thing. Worth every penny.Any amazing and affordable mid tier DD bass head iem out there anyone can recommend?![]()
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7hz Legato. Dual dynamic. Rich, detailed bass. Solid full frequency signature. Sounds like vintage floor standing speakers.
Second the Legato. Visceral sub-bass rumble to the chest.
Is it available? I bought directly from him before. It has been a while. If you have link I would appreciate.Some short impressions on the Rikubuds Alter Rider 3, a DIY earbud from @RikudouGoku
How did you get it.? I have one set. Might be interested in this one.
It comes well accessorized. Other than the earbuds, these are included:
1) Semi rigid zipper clam shell case
2) White high-density foams
3) Red medium-density foams
4) Black low-density foams
Do foam roll to see what suits your preferences - generally, the white denser foam would add warmth/bass, whereas the thinner black ones would make the sonics brighter and thinner. One can even combine 2 sets of foams (double foam) to add girth and increase warmth if you would like.
The Alter Rider 3 utilizes a RG39 earbud housing, and comfort is top notch, no complaints at all for this department. The buds fit snugly in the ear, and the ergonomics are well-designed with the long stem nicely nested within the intertragal notch of the ear. So far, I've tested the RG39 for the past 2 hours without any discomfort whatsoever.
The Alter Rider 3 is not that easy to drive, and scales with amplification.
The Alter Rider 3 uses an innovative Soundsphere technology. Essentially, there are pyramid shaped diffusing breakers within the housing, which reduces unwanted resonances via dispersing and redirecting acoustic waves. I think this may be the first time that this special concept is applied in earbuds, so kudos to such a brave - but thankfully successful - implementation of something considered uncharted waters for DIYers.
Now on to sound - impressions below are with the white high density foams. Initial testing done with Questyle M15 dongle. The Alter Rider 3 is neutralish in tonality.
The Alter Rider 3 has exquisite timbral accuracy, and it is a joy to use it with genres featuring acoustic genres such as jazz and classical.
Technicalities are superb. Soundstage is quite expansive in all 3 dimensions, and instrument separation and imaging are commendable. Even with very complex riffs in music with competing instrumentation, the Alter Rider 3 handles these with ease.
Like most traditional earbuds, the bass is focused in the mid-bass, with some sub-bass roll-off. The quantity of bass is neutral, but this earbud goes for quality over quantity, with a very textured bass, zero mid-bass bleed and lightning fast speed. On my go-to test track for bass quality - Sting's Englishman in New York - the Alter Rider 3 showcases nice texture for bass lines, and aces the complex bass solo in the middle of this song.
The midrange is the star of the show. The lower midrange is very transparent, with no bass bleed to impinge here, with a dark background allowing instruments to be layered nicely. The upper mids are boosted and vocals are forwards without veering too much to shouty territory (at moderate volume levels). Vocal and midrange lovers will have a field day and there's something really magical about this bud's synergy with acoustic tunes.
The treble carries on from the upper mids boost, with decent air and sparkle. The treble is quite well-dosed in my opinion, there is minimal sibilance or splashiness of cymbals/high-hats, and it should be safe for treble sensitive folk. I really like that the Alter Rider 3 does not have the fake resolution/clarity that a lot of CHIFI use to trick the ears (via overly boosting the treble for fake details). Details and nuances can still be heard on this earbud, and the tuning is kind of monitor like in that way.
I'll be burning in this earbud and will report back with A/B comparisons, but ballpark, I would say that the Alter Rider 3 can be rightly classed as a TOTL bud from my first 2 hours with it. Perhaps only bassheads might wanna look elsewhere, but for most others, the Alter Rider 3 scores high in most department
Some short impressions on the Rikubuds Alter Rider 3, a DIY earbud from @RikudouGoku
It comes well accessorized. Other than the earbuds, these are included:
1) Semi rigid zipper clam shell case
2) White high-density foams
3) Red medium-density foams
4) Black low-density foams
Do foam roll to see what suits your preferences - generally, the white denser foam would add warmth/bass, whereas the thinner black ones would make the sonics brighter and thinner. One can even combine 2 sets of foams (double foam) to add girth and increase warmth if you would like.
The Alter Rider 3 utilizes a RG39 earbud housing, and comfort is top notch, no complaints at all for this department. The buds fit snugly in the ear, and the ergonomics are well-designed with the long stem nicely nested within the intertragal notch of the ear. So far, I've tested the RG39 for the past 2 hours without any discomfort whatsoever.
The Alter Rider 3 is not that easy to drive, and scales with amplification.
The Alter Rider 3 uses an innovative Soundsphere technology. Essentially, there are pyramid shaped diffusing breakers within the housing, which reduces unwanted resonances via dispersing and redirecting acoustic waves. I think this may be the first time that this special concept is applied in earbuds, so kudos to such a brave - but thankfully successful - implementation of something considered uncharted waters for DIYers.
Now on to sound - impressions below are with the white high density foams. Initial testing done with Questyle M15 dongle. The Alter Rider 3 is neutralish in tonality.
The Alter Rider 3 has exquisite timbral accuracy, and it is a joy to use it with genres featuring acoustic genres such as jazz and classical.
Technicalities are superb. Soundstage is quite expansive in all 3 dimensions, and instrument separation and imaging are commendable. Even with very complex riffs in music with competing instrumentation, the Alter Rider 3 handles these with ease.
Like most traditional earbuds, the bass is focused in the mid-bass, with some sub-bass roll-off. The quantity of bass is neutral, but this earbud goes for quality over quantity, with a very textured bass, zero mid-bass bleed and lightning fast speed. On my go-to test track for bass quality - Sting's Englishman in New York - the Alter Rider 3 showcases nice texture for bass lines, and aces the complex bass solo in the middle of this song.
The midrange is the star of the show. The lower midrange is very transparent, with no bass bleed to impinge here, with a dark background allowing instruments to be layered nicely. The upper mids are boosted and vocals are forwards without veering too much to shouty territory (at moderate volume levels). Vocal and midrange lovers will have a field day and there's something really magical about this bud's synergy with acoustic tunes.
The treble carries on from the upper mids boost, with decent air and sparkle. The treble is quite well-dosed in my opinion, there is minimal sibilance or splashiness of cymbals/high-hats, and it should be safe for treble sensitive folk. I really like that the Alter Rider 3 does not have the fake resolution/clarity that a lot of CHIFI use to trick the ears (via overly boosting the treble for fake details). Details and nuances can still be heard on this earbud, and the tuning is kind of monitor like in that way.
I'll be burning in this earbud and will report back with A/B comparisons, but ballpark, I would say that the Alter Rider 3 can be rightly classed as a TOTL bud from my first 2 hours with it. Perhaps only bassheads might wanna look elsewhere, but for most others, the Alter Rider 3 scores high in most departments.
T800 is one of the most finicky IEMs for source matching bro. It has a 9.2 ohm impedance, and based on the rules of 8ths, it pairs best with sources with output impedance of 1.15 or less. Too high source output impedance will skew the sound (usually bass boost ++).
why do you think that? nice iems if it fits my personal tastes. i've seen people using 75 ohm adaptersTo be fair tho, i wouldn't use it (with or without adapter) for monitoring
Legato was my 2nd purchase from Linsoul during their 6/18 sale. Still waiting for it to arrive. Paid $48 for it with the $50 off discount. Can't wait to hear the BAAAAASS.![]()
Is it available? I bought directly from him before. It has been a while. If you have link I would appreciate.
Can't wait to feel the BAAAASS.The Legato's bass is actually focused at the sub-bass, so you won't really "hear" the big bass, but more of feel a huge visceral rumble at the chest/jaw. The mid-bass is quite copious too, but the vibrations of sub-bass is the real eye opener.
I sent him a message. Loved the buds I bought.The Legato's bass is actually focused at the sub-bass, so you won't really "hear" the big bass, but more of feel a huge visceral rumble at the chest/jaw. The mid-bass is quite copious too, but the vibrations of sub-bass is the real eye opener.
You can PM @RikudouGoku here on Headfi, or head to his site https://rikubuds.com/
Depend on how you want to monitor (i mean preference), but there should be some coloration here and there to make you know if you're doing correct or not (especially when it come to lower treble), spacing and separation in mid range is also crucial so i don't necessary think flat means monitor. If every song that you played sound flat, that means there's something inherently wrong with the iemwhy do you think that? nice iems if it fits my personal tastes. i've seen people using 75 ohm adapters
Would Zen/Zen Pro be considered “affordable mid tier”? After hearing the Zen Pro (and A8000), I stop looking for better single DD IEM. So punchy.
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Other options that is worth considering:
- The upcoming Dunu Falcon Ultra. They promise an improved version of the Eclipse drivers. We will see how it turns out.
- The discontinued FD7. It’s more of a technical, flat single DD IEM. I just think it’s a shame that this IEM is not more well-known.