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Aug 1, 2023 at 10:10 AM Post #84,196 of 103,539
Aug 1, 2023 at 10:11 AM Post #84,197 of 103,539
Implying anyone who says something good about IEMs got given free samples?
Nope, just saying maybe the iem got more "hype" in other forums because more people got free samples.

Just that.

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Aug 1, 2023 at 10:13 AM Post #84,198 of 103,539
Nope, just saying maybe the iem got more repercussion in other forums because more people got free samples.

Just that.
Huh? Repercussion? Not sure what you mean.
 
Aug 1, 2023 at 10:14 AM Post #84,199 of 103,539
Simgot EM6L



In a departure from Simgot's DD releases this year, the EM6L is a 1DD + 4BA hybrid. $109.99 USD.

From initial OOTB listening impressions, this IEM is a relatively smooth set with an expansive soundstage. More detailed listening impressions later.
That FR looks nice.

Any info about drivers used?

Waiting for your impressions
 
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Aug 1, 2023 at 10:40 AM Post #84,200 of 103,539
That FR looks nice.

Any info abot drivers used?

Waiting for your impressions
EM6L = 1DD + 4BA

Oh sorry did you mean the DD specs and BA specs? I don't know yet if that what you mean
 
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Aug 1, 2023 at 10:46 AM Post #84,201 of 103,539
That FR looks nice.

Any info abot drivers used?

Waiting for your impressions

Based on the shop site (https://www.linsoul.com/products/simgot-em6l), there is zero mention of the driver brand other than "Custom".

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Usually if a company uses Knowles or Sonion BAs, they will surely milk this point ad nauseum in their marketing materials. No mention = likely Bellsing?
 
Aug 1, 2023 at 11:09 AM Post #84,202 of 103,539
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ThieAudio Hype2 is in the house. Besides the cable, the whole package reminds me of Monarch II and V16. The large case is also here.

As you know, these IEMs feature the same dual woofer setup of Monarch III. I was very eager to try these woofers because the bass was the weakest point of Monarch II, IMHO.

Well, I can’t complain anymore. The bass is very good. It has crisp leading edge and strong dynamic swings. At the same time, it still rumbles like the old Monarch. The dull, cloudy bass is gone.

Edit: if you like your bass to be thick and chunky in the midbass, this might not be for you. The bass leans toward more dry texture.

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For example, when I listened to Victory, the first bass drop after the calm section startled me to the point I almost jumped out of the seat.

The rest of the tuning is what you expect from ThieAudio. Lean-ish with proper ear gain. I can hear some pinna glares once in while, and there was also slight sibilance. It is not Blessing 3, luckily, but it is an aggressive IEM that will wake you up. Detail is surprisingly good, given that the midrange and treble are handled by only two BA. Again, the leaner midrange helps here.

The staging is also surprisingly good. There are space around instruments. Positioning of instruments is accurate. There is a sense of distance between foreground and background.

Edit: if you want a rich and coloured midrange, this might not be for you.

Will do more A/B and critical listening in a few weeks. I save measurement until the last minute to avoid colouring my impressions.

Btw, Hype2 is not released yet, but Linsoul asked me to share that a giveaway for this IEM is going on here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CvYtWgtgXrr/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Nice set!
 
Aug 1, 2023 at 11:10 AM Post #84,203 of 103,539
I'm selling mine for $150
I don't prefer second hand, thanks anyway
Tanchjim Oxygen (used)
Moondrop Kato
Dunu Falcon Ultra

of them have similar tuning with Tangzu Wan er with similar tuning (harman with bass boost) and have better technicalities than Wan Er.
IEMs if that what you're looking for

If you want more mid forwarded, the recent Moondrop Starfield 2 have more forwarded high mids. I haven't try that myself but seems like shouty one, do your homework watching reviews first.
I'm wondering about kato. by the way i have good thoughts for starfield 2 it seems i decided on starfield 2. thanks
If you want a 1-for-1 upgrade (IMO) Tripowin Piccolo is budget but I liked it more than Wan’er.

Tri Starsea is the next closest upgrade, but it has concerns about pressure build up in the ear. Sound quality is a big step up though.

Tri x HBB Kai is a little different, but more in the relaxed fun camp as well
I've had thoughts for starsea before, but it's a little big and I'm having a pressure problem. piccolo is one of the things I'm curious about. I might try starfield 2, thanks.
 
Aug 1, 2023 at 11:11 AM Post #84,204 of 103,539
I think it's kind of piezoelectric.
Few years back this piezo is quite hype yet only few have good implementation of piezo. UM, LZ, Bqeyz, Nicehck, S**F** was trying to utilize the piezo
Even Raptgo also recently.
Piezo also have other name as bone conductor, as Unique Melody said then the trend also call the similar tech of piezo with "bone conductor" like in Bqeyz Winter.

Perhaps, that vibration driver is other name of bone conductor, or it is the piezo what we know back then, or sort of similar concepts.
On positive side, actually if piezoelectric implemented properly, it can be good, seriously.
I already enquiring about this set from CVJ.
 
Aug 1, 2023 at 12:06 PM Post #84,205 of 103,539
My review of the ISN Neo5 is UP.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/isn-audio-neo-5.26583/reviews#review-31395

I really dig the bass and vocal of those, all within an overal thick and creamy macro musicality....very easy to love, especially if you have an inner basshead in you:stuck_out_tongue_winking_eye:
No BA timbre to be found too! Big plus imo

Pros:
-master of tone and timbre
-chunky rumbly vibrant bass
-balanced basshead L shape with fowards mids
-full bodied male and female vocal
-dense holographic thick sound layering
-wide and tall soundstage
-dark but not dull sounding
-good cable quality

Cons:
-slow bass that can struggle to keep pace in busy passage
-contrabass sound off and can go muddy
-not very competitive technicalities
-lack of air and sparkle

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Aug 1, 2023 at 12:31 PM Post #84,206 of 103,539
for Konoka,
well, as i'm curious about that vibration drivers,
they have pictures of it in the marketing material.

Seems to be the one at the top, above the traditional DD

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the blown out diagram of it, the top one

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... one piezo plate with voice coils?

hopefully someone have better understanding of this could explain what this thing is and whats its aiming for
It looks like an actual bone conductor, not the piezo based types like in the MEST. But something like the Empire Ears Legend Evo.

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You can think of it like haptic feedback (smartphone vibration for example).
 
Aug 1, 2023 at 12:56 PM Post #84,207 of 103,539
İ was expecting better sound from this thing so took a few pictures for review. 3.5 / 5.

average resolution, bleeding bass. after the z 300 review, my trust for headphonestly has increased.

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this is bluelove, it has very good bass, it has serious shortcomings. treble is lost. 3.5 / 5.

edit; the price of the iems has dropped, then I can give 4/5. € 47 is a serious price drop.

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Aug 1, 2023 at 2:55 PM Post #84,209 of 103,539
Freedom is quite praised for its fitting (subjecting), good sound but one complains of the tone and timbre.
it seems quite source sensitive.
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for Konoka,
well, as i'm curious about that vibration drivers,
they have pictures of it in the marketing material.

Seems to be the one at the top, above the traditional DD

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the blown out diagram of it, the top one

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... one piezo plate with voice coils?

hopefully someone have better understanding of this could explain what this thing is and whats its aiming for
Link for this iem?
 
Aug 1, 2023 at 3:08 PM Post #84,210 of 103,539


This is one of the best iem videos Ive watch on the last 3 years, explaining profiles, giving some ideas, and really nice tips.

Wherever you are, Im gonna miss your videos so much. Hope you come back soon :wink:

İ was expecting better sound from this thing so took a few pictures for review. 3.5 / 5.

average resolution, bleeding bass. after the z 300 review, my trust for headphonestly has increased.

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this is bluelove, it has very good bass, it has serious shortcomings. treble is lost. 3.5 / 5.

edit; the price of the iems has dropped, then I can give 4/5. € 47 is a serious price drop.

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A blon with a bleeding bass?

No way.
 

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