Yep, definitely a hybrid. I voted for it as a hybrid. And all votes should count towards hybrid. While it has Tia drivers and a 'normal' BA driver, Tia is just an open BA and doesn't count as a different driver type.
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Okay...WHAT?
I have the GT600S in my ear right now! I must say I did NOT expect it to be included in the hall of fame, that too in Joint First Place under $110??
If that's not enough, I see the Little Dot Cu-KIS claiming First place under $1000?
I am honestly overwhelmed, I own both of them, but honestly I did not think that both of them will grab first place in their respective category! They are so underrated iems that...I find it hard to believe that they were mentioned anyone but me! Did they get so many votes?? It's incredible!!!!
Wasn't Opus Mia $799?
RCracer777
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I thought the ZAX was in the $50 to $110 category as it released at $60
Glad to see the 3DT there, reigning in its category. I'm anxiously waiting to get mine, hopefully by February end I'll get. Can't freaking wait.
Fan got 2nd place... Okay... Still pretty good.
@ChrisOc
Quick correction; as far as I know, the iBasso AM05 costs $299, but it's listed here in the following category:
ALL BA - $50 to $110
Joint Winners - First Place
KZ BA10
Ibasso AM05
Great work anyway, enjoyed reading this and hearing about previously-heretofore-unknown-IEM-type-products
Sluggist
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Hello, I'm new at this thread and just found out about this poll. It's fun to read other people having similar tastes...
Just a bit of clarification though.... I own the BGVP DMS and I distinctly remember buying it well below 350 usd. I think around the ~150 usd range? Or was the original release price well over 350 usd ?
Nice poll by the way. Cheers
ChrisOc
Headphoneus Supremus
Great to hear what everyone has to say and we appreciate some IEMs may have found themselves in the wrong, price or drivers, category.
With all the will in the world when you are counting votes, your focus is entirely on the votes and not whether the item is in the right category. Now that we have your comments we will check and and get back to you all. Thanks for the feedback guys and girls.
With all the will in the world when you are counting votes, your focus is entirely on the votes and not whether the item is in the right category. Now that we have your comments we will check and and get back to you all. Thanks for the feedback guys and girls.
Sluggist
Head-Fier
Now our focus as readers is trying to acquire/purchase those included in the list of winners.
ehjie
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Best single-DD IEM
$110-$125 Penon FAN
>$1000 Acoustune 1670 w/ Sony Hybrid Tips on Taekyo Cables (usd.1300++ set)
Best all-BA IEM
$350-$1000 W50, one of the Basshead kings
>$1000 U18T
Best Hybrid IEM (2 driver types only, including DD+BA, DD+magnetostat, BA+EST, etc.)
$50-$110 Intime Sora original version 2017
$110-$350 Penon Orb, full sized Can Richness
$1000-$1500 CA Solaris Gold - Super analog tuning, The largest sound field, x, y, z axes for an in ear i have ever heard...
>$1500 Z1R, the End game Trebles
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ChrisOc
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Your list is quite impressive!
You also have a few I hope to get in future. Especially, Z1R, which most associate with bass, but I gathered from the Z1R thread, and you seem to agree, that the treble is one of the best attributes of the Z1R.
Thanks for an impressive list.
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thanks
Even if my current dap cannot properly power the z1r, the trebles are the BEST.
my 1670ss come 2nd for treble full bodiedness, but there's a very big setback, some sibilance on not so good recordings.
The z1r manages these issues w/ ease...
Best single DD under $350 is Penon Fan...cannot agree...I have Fan, and I have to say Fiio FD5 is far superior!
ChrisOc
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Definitely my aim for this year, the sooner the better, but I need to sell some of my numerous IEMs.
It is usually difficult to decide which to sell, but the thought of the Z1R (at the end of that process) makes it a bit easier.
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A powerful DAP, i.e. a dx160 or equivalent is sufficient enough for the 50 Ω z1R load. if u hear a noticeable diff. in cable rolling, it's best & worth it to upgrade the cable as well. The mids, for my ears are noticeably recessed...
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