I need more time to give a proper answer to this but soundstage is wide, mids and vocals are smooth and sweet and bass is clearly there. Given the price tag it might be a bit unfair to put them against totl level iems but let's see what happens. They are a no brainer as a daily beater, although the ISN H40 seem to be a strong contender too. It never ends doesn't it?
I will when I get some time and after getting a bit more time with these. Initial impression that that the EJ07 is the king of separation, K3003 is great at getting the whole spectrum without bloating or emphasising anything but it can be a bit boring when compared to EJ07. What immediately struck me with the TRI I3 is how sweet the mids and vocals are. Something about the mids is just smooth and so easy to listen to.
I'll try to get more detailed info later. Keep in mind I am only some dude who spends more money than he should on these things and not even an amateur reviewer
We should get a name, enthusiast sounds a lot like, hehehe I consider my self the sameI am only some dude who spends more money than he should on these things and not even an amateur reviewer
Dedicated Hobbyist is the term I like to use for myself....
There's no denying that the pleasure of listening to high quality sound is quite unique. I haven't looked back since being blown away by the Westone UM2 back in the days when expensive iems were not the norm. I am just noticing that all these high quality chifi iems make it easier to be addicted. Until last year, I don't remember looking and finding so many great iems sub $300. Totally an enthusiast and a hobbyist but trying to keep it reasonable to some extent
Sad then, the no.3 was already pushing my limit with the size
Slightly larger than the it04 but similarly light and similar in how it protrudes from the ear. The it04 is a good analogue for how it fits. It sticks out of your ear far enough that is unlikely to cause fit issues based on the size, but also makes it no good for lying down with.
Hello ChefNimmo, i tried the i3 with TRN BT20s as per your query. Here's a picture for your reference.
I3 needs more power to drive to its full potential compared to most easy to drive iems. TRN BT20S driving the i3 is a challenge. I set up 2 scenarios for your reference:
1. BT20S - i3 - iphone:
Not ideal. Sq dops significantly. Very congested, rolled off treble, mids is so-so, sub bass is bloated. Volume upto 80%. 81%-100% volume and the sound is very distorted.
2. BT20S - i3 - AK320 via aptx connection.
( In comparison to wired option.)
Everything in SQ is reduced. Treble extension and clarity reduced. Vocals pushed back, reduced details, lows lack details. Sound stage reduced.
i3 sounds best if wired. I paired my i3 to penon GS cable. i3's SQ also scales up, dependent on source and amp driving power. It sound good with my AK320 and sound best on my AK Sp1k + amp.
If you're looking for a BT option I can recommend BT20S to kz zs10 pro. It's a budget option, sounds good for the price and easy to drive even with cellphones and sound better with dap with aptx connection.
Hope it helps.
Cheers!
