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Nov 29, 2024 at 8:06 PM Post #98,926 of 101,696
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Apx se is still the best iem i can buy i have ever heard of. Resolving in every area and i cant find fault in the sound department. Very lucky to have one with me.

The weather today is very hot sir. Sweating for no reason and my head felt a bit dizzy. Why is it so hot nowadays. 🥵
Just curious but why are the pins not fully inserted?
 
Nov 29, 2024 at 8:27 PM Post #98,927 of 101,696
Just curious but why are the pins not fully inserted?
That’s a good question. I didn’t spot that (I was to busy looking at orange trees).
 
Nov 29, 2024 at 8:32 PM Post #98,928 of 101,696
I'm thinking a single DD might make the most sense for this type of sound? Ideally I also want something that could be driven pretty well off a tiny DAC/amp like a FiiO KA11. Would Campfire Audio Cascara be a top choice or are there others that might be a better fit for my preferences? Thanks in advance for any guidance!
Softears Turii Ti, Timbre is so natural yet quite airy even if it's not as extended as some of the fanciest EST treble out there. Tonality is more like a reference with a slight midbass boost and forward vocal/midrange.

Another option is Dita Perpetua, but the tonality is more relaxed, flat-ish, and less airy than Turii Ti with more rolled-off treble. If you're looking for natural bassy single DD set, I think Nightjar Singularity hold a quite good ranking on this thread consistently.
 
Nov 29, 2024 at 9:46 PM Post #98,929 of 101,696
Just curious but why are the pins not fully inserted?
That’s a good question. I didn’t spot that (I was to busy looking at orange trees).
Ummm... HAHAHAHA. I was swapping cable and i dont want to loose the 2pin tightness while demo ing cables. Anyway i like Nightcraft Nocturne flagship cable with APX SE from all the cable i have tried, but maybe next week i will try Verus trufle x lavender cable mix with APX SE. Im curious how will it sound.
 
Nov 29, 2024 at 11:09 PM Post #98,930 of 101,696
While in journey to find interconnect cable for my brise tsuranagi V2...

I just realize... my Aroma Feiwan cable = rhodium, my aroma ampli cable = rhodium too

One of my solid setup audio using full rhodium jack and connector...

So I prefer rhodium sound placement...

Now after years of struggling with question why i must roll cable and eartips its because the placement of low mid high different from usual connector

The cons if i'm using rhodium
I must use rhodium on all cable connector

I dont know it just new find...
 
Nov 30, 2024 at 4:34 AM Post #98,931 of 101,696
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After two massively successful EU Meet-Ups in Amsterdam and Dublin, plans are now underway for our next gathering in Paris next March. More details will follow in due course, but for now, keep the dates free, and I look forward to meeting some old and new faces there :punch:
:frowning2:(( I am going to be in Japan during that week
 
Nov 30, 2024 at 4:50 AM Post #98,932 of 101,696
:frowning2:(( I am going to be in Japan during that week
What are you complaining about? You can goto that store that has every iem made. Sorry cant remember the name of it.
 
Nov 30, 2024 at 5:00 AM Post #98,934 of 101,696
e-earphone in Akihabara ... I could have been in Paris one week and in Tokyo on the following one but I am where for work and cannot change the dates around ... :frowning2:
You still can spend time at that store. Maybe they have that $16k iem you can try and see if it lives up to the hype its getting.
 
Nov 30, 2024 at 5:07 AM Post #98,935 of 101,696
You still can spend time at that store. Maybe they have that $16k iem you can try and see if it lives up to the hype its getting.
$16k IEM .... lol ... I would rather have an eardrums transplant for that money. $16k IEM ... lol
Personally, it I need a luxury show-off item I would rather buy a gold-brick watch or a car...
 
Nov 30, 2024 at 7:45 AM Post #98,936 of 101,696
When I think APX SE sold out world wide, I was surprised when I found out Jaben SG still have them available on their online store.
 
Nov 30, 2024 at 7:48 AM Post #98,937 of 101,696
When I think APX SE sold out world wide, I was surprised when I found out Jaben SG still have them available on their online store.
I think you can order, but they will cancel the order. I am pretty sure they have no available sets, except for those that ordered with a deposit but did not pay up in full.
 
Nov 30, 2024 at 8:00 AM Post #98,938 of 101,696
When I think APX SE sold out world wide, I was surprised when I found out Jaben SG still have them available on their online store.
Sold out as in PMG Audio has sold out of the Apx SE and is not making any more, but some were purchased by dealers to in turn sell to individual customers. It's the latter that have a couple of units remaining.
 
Nov 30, 2024 at 11:09 AM Post #98,939 of 101,696
Hello guys, please check out my take on what some are calling the "$50 Benchmark," - The Kefine Klean!
True to its name it sounds extremely clean with very good technicalities rivaling those of $100 IEM's. Not only that it offers interchangeable nozzles allowing the user to experience two tuning variations at this entry level price point. Although those sensitive to treble might find the Klean to sound fatiguing.
While the Kefine Klean is no doubt an excellent pick, find out how it compares to others like Celest IgniteX Beast & NF Acous NM20 in my full review here:

 

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