The discovery thread!

[BigErik]

The BQEYZ KC2. Still great if you can get it for ~$40.

I couldn't agree more one of my all-time favorites!! Both versions!!! Phenomenal recommendation believe it or not. Nice job seriously still sounds unbelievably great especially if you give it just a little decent dongle dac.

 

[BigErik]

Mine should be early next week, It has potential from the graph I saw.

I'm excited. And I love your work!!! Watch all the time. Thank you so much for all of your hard work. LOL nice work when you love something .!!! But yeah I enjoy your presentations very much. Erik

 

[BigErik]

Got 'em mixed my mistake!

It's the R1 I was talking about.

Yeah, I've heard the DZ4 has a passive radiator, need to find out what that means, never heard of it til the DZ4 dropped.

Wouldn't be surprised if the R1 ends up being a solid sub $100 IEM, the DZ4 was well received.

My bad when I said that they just want the work they don't care what brand they stamp on it. I didn't infer that meaning they don't care I mean they just want the work bad!!! Their grateful to have the work. That's why all these OEMs are popping up and allowing themselves to be recognized as the back ground for a lot of Major brands. It's not a bad thing it's a good thing it's competition that they're getting a better profit margin it makes the major brands have to put their twist on something exclusive. I don't know about you but I like things to have different nuances or signatures to them. I have a preferred sound that I like as anyone does but I don't want everything to sound the same. Anyhow my apologies Erik

 

[BigErik]

Got 'em mixed my mistake!

It's the R1 I was talking about.

Yeah, I've heard the DZ4 has a passive radiator, need to find out what that means, never heard of it til the DZ4 dropped.

Wouldn't be surprised if the R1 ends up being a solid sub $100 IEM, the DZ4 was well received.

I'm excited about the R1. I have a good feeling it's going to be an interesting piece. Erik

 

[kmmbd]

Final VR2000 are here. At $70, undoubtedly one of the, if not the best bang-for-buck gaming IEMs.

The staging is phenomenal, and vocals are projected somewhat in front of you (unlike "in your head" which is normal for most IEMs). Live music and binaural audio sounds phenomenal as a result.

I also love the olive green color scheme and the comfort is a massive improvement over VR3000 (which had sharper edges).

Cannot recommend enough.

 

[FreeWheelinAudioLuv2]

Interesting didn't knew this about Z1R, only tried it once with a stiff thick cable that made it hard to get proper seal.

This is also how the AüR Audio Aure work, unless I got told wrong by the maker.
The 1 DD work full range. 2 BA in the mids. And 4 BA highs.

Gives a more dynamic and full sound that is not there on most other hybrids.

I absolutely dig mine. The 3D stage and the details are superb. There was a moment I was thinking about selling them so I could get something to compliment my IE600, but I'm glad I held steady, because these are the compliment, and I love the sound profile.

 

[Leonarfd]

And talking about good value, Juzear 41T. Have it on loan from a good friend, also got the AFUL P5. I must admit the P5 did not really impress very much, not that its bad but don't really excel either.

But 41T is just musical bliss to my ears, and you get such nice build and cable also.

 

[Surf Monkey]

But 41T is just musical bliss to my ears, and you get such nice build and cable also.

While I wait for the Timeless II this is a potential 11/11 sale target for me. I really like how they look and the general take on them seems positive.

 

[Ferdinando1968]

And talking about good value, Juzear 41T. Have it on loan from a good friend, also got the AFUL P5. I must admit the P5 did not really impress very much, not that its bad but don't really excel either.

But 41T is just musical bliss to my ears, and you get such nice build and cable also.

I think exactly the same for both

 

[Ferdinando1968]

While I wait for the Timeless II this is a potential 11/11 sale target for me. I really like how they look and the general take on them seems positive.

Do you think it will be included in the 11/11 discounted items even though it is a new model?

 

[Surf Monkey]

Do you think it will be included in the 11/11 discounted items even though it is a new model?

The Timeless II? No. But the 41t is likely to get some kind of additional discount. It’s been out for a while.

 

[theintention]

MP145 first impressions!​

Mixture of random first thoughts. I really wish i had used the Timeless at some point to give a more direct comparison but, it is what it is! This set has retired my S12 permanently.

• Huge. XL. Chonkers. Heavy. Pick your favorite word for big and that is what these IEMs are. If you have small ears, just run away from these they are not for you.
• Someone can come along and correct my untrained ear on why this is wrong, but man does the sound signature remind me of the Audeze LCD-2 closed back. Really energetic sound, bass has slam I have not heard from a planar IEM. I need to use the silver brighter nozzle more, the red added way too much bass, but the rose gold is... just right. From a sound only perspective, easily the most bang for buck I have gotten. I got it for $120 USD, but this is an easy recommendation even at the MSRP of $160.
• VERY intimate soundstaging here.
• Cable is really nice. Posts are a bit small so there is some discomfort there for me, but I imagine they did that cause the shells are just so big lol. Really nice fit on the 2-pin.
• Treble can be a little spicy, but I have yet to experience any pain or sibilance like the S12 gave me, and I am quite sensitive to that. All the fatigue I have noticed has been caused by the larger size and just not having it on properly.
• Cannot speak for the included tips as they do not have my size. Final E tips sound incredible, Divinus Velvet seems a bit slippery again, due to the weight (do you see the theme here?...).
• The ridges on the shell do like to collect things, but I clean my stuff every day already so it it really that big a deal? I suppose they are a little sharp but the look is... real nice.
• Fairly harder to drive, you absolutely need some sort of amp/dongle if this is for your phone.
• This IEM is not for the analytical listener. Fun times ONLY. Hip hop/bass heavy EDM/rock with distortion all sound aces.
• Listening to Jimmy Eat World - Pain typing while this and the solo... man that was great.

 

[Okcerg]

MP145 first impressions!​

Mixture of random first thoughts. I really wish i had used the Timeless at some point to give a more direct comparison but, it is what it is! This set has retired my S12 permanently.

• Huge. XL. Chonkers. Heavy. Pick your favorite word for big and that is what these IEMs are. If you have small ears, just run away from these they are not for you.
• Someone can come along and correct my untrained ear on why this is wrong, but man does the sound signature remind me of the Audeze LCD-2 closed back. Really energetic sound, bass has slam I have not heard from a planar IEM. I need to use the silver brighter nozzle more, the red added way too much bass, but the rose gold is... just right. From a sound only perspective, easily the most bang for buck I have gotten. I got it for $120 USD, but this is an easy recommendation even at the MSRP of $160.
• VERY intimate soundstaging here.
• Cable is really nice. Posts are a bit small so there is some discomfort there for me, but I imagine they did that cause the shells are just so big lol. Really nice fit on the 2-pin.
• Treble can be a little spicy, but I have yet to experience any pain or sibilance like the S12 gave me, and I am quite sensitive to that. All the fatigue I have noticed has been caused by the larger size and just not having it on properly.
• Cannot speak for the included tips as they do not have my size. Final E tips sound incredible, Divinus Velvet seems a bit slippery again, due to the weight (do you see the theme here?...).
• The ridges on the shell do like to collect things, but I clean my stuff every day already so it it really that big a deal? I suppose they are a little sharp but the look is... real nice.
• Fairly harder to drive, you absolutely need some sort of amp/dongle if this is for your phone.
• This IEM is not for the analytical listener. Fun times ONLY. Hip hop/bass heavy EDM/rock with distortion all sound aces.
• Listening to Jimmy Eat World - Pain typing while this and the solo... man that was great.

I got the MP145 today, still trying them out. So far I think I like rose gold nozzle with vocal tips the best. Bass can easily get overwhelming. Red nozzle too bassy. Really good set, I like it a lot!

 

[theintention]

I got the MP145 today, still trying them out. So far I think I like rose gold nozzle with vocal tips the best. Bass can easily get overwhelming. Red nozzle too bassy. Really good set, I like it a lot!

The tuning on the red nozzle is so insane ahaha someone at Hidizs was really like “but what if more bass?”

 

[theintention]

Here are some very bad pics showing it with the Red:Zero and S12.

MP145 first impressions!​

Mixture of random first thoughts. I really wish i had used the Timeless at some point to give a more direct comparison but, it is what it is! This set has retired my S12 permanently.

• Huge. XL. Chonkers. Heavy. Pick your favorite word for big and that is what these IEMs are. If you have small ears, just run away from these they are not for you.
• Someone can come along and correct my untrained ear on why this is wrong, but man does the sound signature remind me of the Audeze LCD-2 closed back. Really energetic sound, bass has slam I have not heard from a planar IEM. I need to use the silver brighter nozzle more, the red added way too much bass, but the rose gold is... just right. From a sound only perspective, easily the most bang for buck I have gotten. I got it for $120 USD, but this is an easy recommendation even at the MSRP of $160.
• VERY intimate soundstaging here.
• Cable is really nice. Posts are a bit small so there is some discomfort there for me, but I imagine they did that cause the shells are just so big lol. Really nice fit on the 2-pin.
• Treble can be a little spicy, but I have yet to experience any pain or sibilance like the S12 gave me, and I am quite sensitive to that. All the fatigue I have noticed has been caused by the larger size and just not having it on properly.
• Cannot speak for the included tips as they do not have my size. Final E tips sound incredible, Divinus Velvet seems a bit slippery again, due to the weight (do you see the theme here?...).
• The ridges on the shell do like to collect things, but I clean my stuff every day already so it it really that big a deal? I suppose they are a little sharp but the look is... real nice.
• Fairly harder to drive, you absolutely need some sort of amp/dongle if this is for your phone.
• This IEM is not for the analytical listener. Fun times ONLY. Hip hop/bass heavy EDM/rock with distortion all sound aces.
• Listening to Jimmy Eat World - Pain typing while this and the solo... man that was great.