The Comply TSx 500s are the best tips IMO. They isolate properly, are comfortable, and fix the bass issue without muffling the treble (less obtrusive than the T 400s). Due to their spherical design, they also allow the nozzles to be angled correctly into the auditory canal. Unlike the T 400s, they fit securely but can be removed non-destructively...
Tin Hifi P1 impressions
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New P4 battery pack is on the way. I have a suspicion that this amp, whilst old, may be perfect for the P1.
Shanling M0 / Shanling L2 / Chord Mojo / Linum BaX G2 / Tin HiFi P1 (Comply TSX-500 tips)
So far, so good!
The Linum cable makes a big difference, both in terms of wearability, and in giving them that little bit of extra midrange transparency.
Currently listening to them out of my Audio-gd R2R-11!
...Widor organ music on an old Mercury recording (Marcel Dupré).
These things are absolute beasts.
Currently listening to them out of my Audio-gd R2R-11!
...Widor organ music on an old Mercury recording (Marcel Dupré).
These things are absolute beasts.
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josesol07
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Cayin N3 > E1DA 9038S > New Bees Foam Tips > P1 .... sonic bliss !!!!
New Bees foam tips give me a perfect fit, great isolation, and best yet, no change on the treble.
Oh boy, the 9038S is a Godsend dac/amp for the P1s. Very present and tight bass, layering and instrument separation go to another level, and the clarity and transparency... OMG.
Ahh, the depth achieved gives a new sense of fullness to the sound. I guess that´s due to the black background provided by the 9038S.
With the Cayin N3 alone as a source, I was far from getting the true potential of the P1. Now I realize how important is having a really good source.
Pairing the N3 to the 9038S provides volume control and I can even have Equ adjustment (right now +2 db @ 32 Hz and +3 db @ 64 Hz). Awesome!!
Less than 400$ to get this level of SQ...Unbelievable..
Cheers, Jose
New Bees foam tips give me a perfect fit, great isolation, and best yet, no change on the treble.
Oh boy, the 9038S is a Godsend dac/amp for the P1s. Very present and tight bass, layering and instrument separation go to another level, and the clarity and transparency... OMG.
Ahh, the depth achieved gives a new sense of fullness to the sound. I guess that´s due to the black background provided by the 9038S.
With the Cayin N3 alone as a source, I was far from getting the true potential of the P1. Now I realize how important is having a really good source.
Pairing the N3 to the 9038S provides volume control and I can even have Equ adjustment (right now +2 db @ 32 Hz and +3 db @ 64 Hz). Awesome!!
Less than 400$ to get this level of SQ...Unbelievable..
Cheers, Jose
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Personally I want a powerful bluetooth-amp.
Not very interested in buying a stand-alone Android music player without a phone part wasting money nor am I interested in connecting more cables than necessary.
Not very interested in buying a stand-alone Android music player without a phone part wasting money nor am I interested in connecting more cables than necessary.
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https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1000007909452.html?spm=a2g0s.12269583.0.0.3a943038HPUagT
This pairs beautifully with the P1.
This pairs beautifully with the P1.
Certainly looks nice, but of course the Linum BaX is only about 99€ or so...
Charlie Norwood
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At those prices you could also go for a custom from Forza AudioWorks. I have one for my Oppo PM3 and it's outstanding.
I've found that the p1's pair well with pure copper cables as it helps fill out the low end. I currently have an ISN C16 from Penon on my p1, but I also just ordered the ISN C4 - both are around $50.
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I got the E1DA powerdac v2 since august. It is only now that I was able to use it with the P1. One word - amazing. Sounds even better than the he400i with the harman preset. Bass is solid.
The mojo does not give the P1 justice. It sounds good but the PDV2 + P1 is simply superb.
The mojo does not give the P1 justice. It sounds good but the PDV2 + P1 is simply superb.
One key advantage of the Linum BaX is purely practical: it is incredibly light (the only thing lighter is wireless!) and free from microphonics.
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I agree 100%. I recently got the P1. The bass, after eq'ing with the PDv2, is simply phenomenal. The PDv2 turns the P1 from reasonably good iems into fantastic sounding iems. It took me a little while to get them sounding like this though. I found the preset on the HPToy app to be too bright. However, after tweaking the highs, mids and lows I am very, very happy with the sound. Anyone who has the P1 should give serious consideration to getting the PDV2 as well. I was a bit skeptical when I read people saying they thought it was an end game combo, but now I understand why people may think this.
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The price to performance ratio is amazing. If you like the P1 with the 9038s you will probably like how they can sound with the PDV2 even more. Personally, I think the Blon03 sound better with the 9038s, than the P1. The 9038s is an excellent dac/amp, but because you can't use the HPToy app with it, you can't squeeze out the extra potential that the P1s have.
josesol07
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Awesome, thanks for the rec on the pure copper cable. any preference between C4 and C16?
josesol07
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wow, now you got me interested in the Blon03.
the 9038S is so good, is making me rediscover my other IEMs. I just found out BGVP Dm6 benefits greatly when paired with 9038S. Also getting a balanced 2 pin cable for my oldie Unique melody Miracles.
cheers, Jose
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