[Tommy C]

I think, from pictures that show the driver structure, that it's very similar to this:
(Possibly very, very, similar..)
On the patent drawing it shows the driver as 13mm, with a smaller ceramic plate, 32Ohms, similar sensitivity.

So $45 earphones from unknown Chinese brand, dressed up as IMR R1?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moving-coil-Dual-Unit-Earphones-High-Performance-Suitable-Red/dp/B079CFYDB4

 

[Karendar]

So $45 earphones from unknown Chinese brand, dressed up as IMR R1?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moving-coil-Dual-Unit-Earphones-High-Performance-Suitable-Red/dp/B079CFYDB4

Explains why Bob can get away with massive b-stock rebates. engineering of these is probably cost-prohibitive.

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/zhiyin-z5000-tesla-drivers-earphones.22908/reviews

Found this as a recommendation when digging around for reviews on those. Here's the post I found from someone:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/bes...-reference-list.805930/page-652#post-14202470

 

[OldDude04]

So $45 earphones from unknown Chinese brand, dressed up as IMR R1?

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moving-coil-Dual-Unit-Earphones-High-Performance-Suitable-Red/dp/B079CFYDB4

The housing on those look a lot like the 1More Triple Drivers.

 

[Karendar]

The housing on those look a lot like the 1More Triple Drivers.

True, but the driver config remains a ceramic on top of a dynamic. So it's exactly the r1's config... Same driver size too. Only thing not specified is the type of DD.

 

[OldDude04]

True, but the driver config remains a ceramic on top of a dynamic. So it's exactly the r1's config... Same driver size too. Only thing not specified is the type of DD.

So, the R1 slipped into the bedroom of the 1More Triple Driver and 9 mos later, the Artiste DC1 was born, lol. I love when I see a new Chi-Fi item and you can directly see where they got either the shell or the internals from. Like KZ with the ZS6 shell being a blatant Campfire Audio copy.

 

[Karendar]

So, the R1 slipped into the bedroom of the 1More Triple Driver and 9 mos later, the Artiste DC1 was born, lol. I love when I see a new Chi-Fi item and you can directly see where they got either the shell or the internals from. Like KZ with the ZS6 shell being a blatant Campfire Audio copy.

Just goes to show that noone is safe with their designs the minute they go to china... Cross breeding between IEM's happens at every street corner

 

[Tommy C]

The housing on those look a lot like the 1More Triple Drivers.

Pretty much, but in all fairness the R1 also has the open/close switch, removable cable and the filters which makes it more complex from design stand point.
In terms of marketing and pricing I’m not gonna go there.

 

[Intensecure]

I can no longer find the links on my computer, but I looked at this about a month ago... after seeing a photo that looked into the R1 and you could see the same small plate over the DD.
I found, and lost the patent link, sadly.
Some more information, use translate.
http://g.pconline.com.cn/x/1055/10557925.html

 

[Tommy C]

I can no longer find the links on my computer, but I looked at this about a month ago... after seeing a photo that looked into the R1 and you could see the same small plate over the DD.
I found, and lost the patent link, sadly.
Some more information, use translate.
http://g.pconline.com.cn/x/1055/10557925.html

The R1 probably has an OEM driver with the filter system and metal housing. No way they have the capital nor skills to create a dedicated driver from the ground up.
It’s all made in China, but I would like to see what they mean by tuning it though as I have seen very little to prove they do.
It’s Chi-Fi earphones dressed up as high-end IEMs, but at least they are in stock and deliver.

 

[Karendar]

I can no longer find the links on my computer, but I looked at this about a month ago... after seeing a photo that looked into the R1 and you could see the same small plate over the DD.
I found, and lost the patent link, sadly.
Some more information, use translate.
http://g.pconline.com.cn/x/1055/10557925.html

This is the DC1's patent number: 201620435369X

 

[Intensecure]

201620435369X

Thanks.
Here it is:
https://www.xinmanduo.com/m/view.php?aid=90885

 

[HungryPanda]

Well I just had to buy one and even got 10% off. Might be £26 well spent

 

[mbwilson111]

what???????????????????? I did it earlier...you should have called

Well I just had to buy one and even got 10% off. Might be £26 well spent

you will have to cancel yours... I already cancelled something this week and don't wnat to do it again

 

[Jackpot77]

Do I remember someone in here talking about a discount code for the Flares Gold a few months back? @majo123 ? Been doing some comparisons for my Campfire Atlas review, and managed to arrange some time with the IE800s so I can compare them - tempted to try out the Gold as well to see how they stack up.

 

[Karendar]

Do I remember someone in here talking about a discount code for the Flares Gold a few months back? @majo123 ? Been doing some comparisons for my Campfire Atlas review, and managed to arrange some time with the IE800s so I can compare them - tempted to try out the Gold as well to see how they stack up.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/the-iem-ear-bud-lounge.855661/page-525#post-14278139