The discovery thread!
May 15, 2024 at 10:39 AM Post #101,236 of 131,433
I'm a sucker for 1DD's so I wanted to ask if some more people jumped on the INTUAURA Splendor II yet?
They popped up on HiFiGo and I tried to find some more info here. Read @Argha's review on them (though they had a different color which HiFiGo doesn't seem to offer) and became interested. Right now I listen to the Himalaya and really dig them a lot.
There might be a huge mismanagement from the Brand. They MIGHT HAVE sent me a Intuaura SPLENDOR Soprano instead of Splendor II. The colours are different.

When asked about the issue, both brand and provider confirmed that those are the Splendor II. So I am leaving it right there.
 
May 15, 2024 at 10:40 AM Post #101,237 of 131,433
I've barely taken my set out of my ears since they arrived. Absolutely incredible for games too based on some time last night.
I guess you refer to the Himalaya, and if so, I just have no other choice as to agree... Even though I have 2 way more expensive IEMs here and tried/sold others.

This 1DD with this dual layer carbon nanotube coating thing and the special tuning makes some kind of magic. It is at the same time very detailed but still far far away from fatiguing, actually rather relaxed and super engaging sounding. Tuning managed that sibilance is so well under control but still you get lots of detail in these freq ranges.
Really impressively well done 1DD and I like, that even if some www reviews were mixed, the community here knows exactly what the Himalaya are able to deliver.
I even dare to say that they play above their price point. So, here you have it. 😜💪👏
 
May 15, 2024 at 11:02 AM Post #101,238 of 131,433
I guess you refer to the Himalaya, and if so, I just have no other choice as to agree... Even though I have 2 way more expensive IEMs here and tried/sold others.

This 1DD with this dual layer carbon nanotube coating thing and the special tuning makes some kind of magic. It is at the same time very detailed but still far far away from fatiguing, actually rather relaxed and super engaging sounding. Tuning managed that sibilance is so well under control but still you get lots of detail in these freq ranges.
Really impressively well done 1DD and I like, that even if some www reviews were mixed, the community here knows exactly what the Himalaya are able to deliver.
I even dare to say that they play above their price point. So, here you have it. 😜💪👏
They are one of the very best releases this year, in my book. Especially when you consider the price.......stupid good sound quality.
 
May 15, 2024 at 11:15 AM Post #101,239 of 131,433
"You take me higher still
I know you always will
You take me higher still
You've been healing my heart

Music is the answer to your problems
Keep on moving, then you can solve them
Music is the answer to your problems
Keep on moving, then you can solve them
Music is the answer to your problems"

 
May 15, 2024 at 11:19 AM Post #101,240 of 131,433
Terrible news indeed ... it is in moments like these that we need that dollar or two (or 600) to always to be at hand.

But, what exactly did happen to these poor fellas?
The right side connector was loose and as I was putting them up after lunch, it disconnected and fell to the floor.
(I don't notice that they had fallen.)
It was later stepped on and crushed.
And so was I...
I feel very blessed to find another one and actually be in a position to buy it.
 
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May 15, 2024 at 11:37 AM Post #101,241 of 131,433
Hey ya'll, I got some information on the Tanjim 4u. Getting one in as a sample. I wanted to know your opinions on it:

DMT 4Ultra Single Dynamic Driver TechnologyDelivers <0.05% distortion, stronger dynamics, and higher efficiency for clear, immersive sound.

Sounds like promising iem with various Bass tuning for hopefully a reasonable price:
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May 15, 2024 at 11:48 AM Post #101,242 of 131,433
There might be a huge mismanagement from the Brand. They MIGHT HAVE sent me a Intuaura SPLENDOR Soprano instead of Splendor II. The colours are different.

When asked about the issue, both brand and provider confirmed that those are the Splendor II. So I am leaving it right there.
Is yours one of these colors, because they offer a few colors? All are the model, supposedly! :)
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May 15, 2024 at 11:51 AM Post #101,243 of 131,433
I feel very blessed to find another one and actually be in a position to buy it.
Hey...to make you feel better, ok, to make you laugh, because I laughed afterwards...
A few months ago, I was F..... and bought fake IE900 :ksc75smile: :ksc75smile: :ksc75smile: :ksc75smile:

It should have been my first TOTL IEMs...but I got TOTL crap.

Hahaha... ok, actually, to my surprise, they are not really crap; they are pretty solid.

I tried really hard not to like them..but I can't..I do use them on my walks.
But...they are not genuine, and they cost me, hahaha. But...F money!

Hey, do you know what's funny and interesting?
When I got them, I was excited, and soon after, I shared a photo on Discovery.

But something seemed dodgy to me, and I looked and searched fast to see if they were genuine.
Then I realized that they were fake.
I went on Discovery to delete the photo, but YOU were faster than me. You already put the like below, hahaha.

You might be the only one who saw the picture of my fake IE900. :)
If you hadn't posted your story and if my story wasn't related to you in a way, I probably wouldn't have posted this.

But this way...it turned out to be funny...at least for me. :ksc75smile::ksc75smile::ksc75smile:

Cheers!
 
May 15, 2024 at 11:55 AM Post #101,244 of 131,433
Hey...to make you feel better, ok, to make you laugh, because I laughed afterwards...
A few months ago, I was F..... and bought fake IE900 :ksc75smile: :ksc75smile: :ksc75smile: :ksc75smile:

It should have been my first TOTL IEMs...but I got TOTL crap.

Hahaha... ok, actually, to my surprise, they are not really crap; they are pretty solid.

I tried really hard not to like them..but I can't..I do use them on my walks.
But...they are not genuine, and they cost me, hahaha. But...F money!

Hey, do you know what's funny and interesting?
When I got them, I was excited, and soon after, I shared a photo on Discovery.

But something seemed dodgy to me, and I looked and searched fast to see if they were genuine.
Then I realized that they were fake.
I went on Discovery to delete the photo, but YOU were faster than me. You already put the like below, hahaha.

You might be the only one who saw the picture of my fake IE900. :)
If you hadn't posted your story and if my story wasn't related to you in a way, I probably wouldn't have posted this.

But this way...it turned out to be funny...at least for me. :ksc75smile::ksc75smile::ksc75smile:

Cheers!
Thanks for bringing a smile to my face today.
I needed that.
I appreciate you, my guy!
 
May 15, 2024 at 12:39 PM Post #101,245 of 131,433
Tip-rolling discoveries are so underrated! Let this message reach whoever needs to hear it.

I tip-rolled my AüR Aure again after experiencing a bit of discomfort with the stiff (duh.., obviously, they have a metal insert) Coreirs.

Since I don't feel like spending a whole day on tiprolling through all the tips I've got, I chose the two pairs I know I felt very comfortable with using before.

Spinfit W1s ultimately won (pictured on the IEMs), followed closely by the Tri Clarions. W1s have a much thinner bore compared to Clarions, however they felt as if they cleaned the bass a bit nicer as well as kept more brightness for Aure's main attraction - The Vocals - to shine.

Clarions provide a better sense of openness to the mix and allow more space for individual imagery, though, so essentially I could use both depending on the scenario.

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May 15, 2024 at 12:45 PM Post #101,246 of 131,433
Spinfit W1s ultimately won (pictured on the IEMs), followed closely by the Tri Clarions. W1s have a much thinner bore compared to Clarions, however they felt as if they cleaned the bass a bit nicer as well as kept more brightness for Aure's main attraction - The Vocals - to shine.
gonna take this opportunity to hijack this, but has anyone reordered the W1's more than once over the last year?

My previous pair has been the only Tips I have had rip (put them on a large nozzle, my fault really) but the replacements I got last week seem... different. the material is stickier, and it seems smaller than the last time.

Unfortunately I threw away the other pair, but was wondering if anyone else had noticed this.
 
May 15, 2024 at 12:46 PM Post #101,248 of 131,433
Am I missing something about EQ? Seems like most people use it but it just never sounds clean to me, and I only ever do minimal lowering of bands. Like, paying end game money just to EQ it? What??
I have found that IEMs don't take to EQ as readily as full-size headphones. I'm still not sure what the reasons are, but my guesses are outlined in a thread I started a little while ago. Currently, my best theory is that it has to do with the use of multiple drivers with crossovers in many/most IEMs. In those cases, EQ possibly creates phase issues and/or runs into group delay problems. Makes EQ sound "off." What you're hearing as "not clean" could be phase/timing issues. However, when I EQ single-driver IEMs, I don't run into the same problem.

As for why people EQ, I can't speak for everyone, but for me, EQ isn't about changing the tuning or altering the presentation. It's about making (usually) modest adjustments to problem areas. Not everything about an IEM's tuning can be fixed on the design/hardware side. The goal for me with EQ is to make a headphone or IEM "sound more like itself," not to change it utterly. When done well, EQ can transform a good tuning into a great one.
 
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May 15, 2024 at 12:47 PM Post #101,249 of 131,433
Am I missing something about EQ? Seems like most people use it but it just never sounds clean to me, and I only ever do minimal lowering of bands. Like, paying end game money just to EQ it? What??
I hate EQ :)
 
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May 15, 2024 at 12:47 PM Post #101,250 of 131,433
Tip-rolling discoveries are so underrated! Let this message reach whoever needs to hear it.

I tip-rolled my AüR Aure again after experiencing a bit of discomfort with the stiff (duh.., obviously, they have a metal insert) Coreirs.

Since I don't feel like spending a whole day on tiprolling through all the tips I've got, I chose the two pairs I know I felt very comfortable with using before.

Spinfit W1s ultimately won (pictured on the IEMs), followed closely by the Tri Clarions. W1s have a much thinner bore compared to Clarions, however they felt as if they cleaned the bass a bit nicer as well as kept more brightness for Aure's main attraction - The Vocals - to shine.

Clarions provide a better sense of openness to the mix and allow more space for individual imagery, though, so essentially I could use both depending on the scenario.

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Super underrated post!

Tip rolling is probably one of the most important aspects of this hobby. The Clarions have always been a hit for me on most IEMs, they're such a killer tip and really not that expensive, thank goodness!

Another really underrated tip I discovered earlier this year completely by accident is the Gray with green stem tips that Penon and Hisenior include with their IEMs. Not only are they very comfortable for a deep insertion, but for whatever reason, they reduce pressure issues on every IEM I've had issues with in the past while still maintaining a great seal AND sonic properties. Not to mention, they are super cheap, maybe $5 for an entire set on Aliexpress!
 

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