[Pott]

I've been using my 3DT daily for about a month now. Before I received these, that's what was in my rotation:
* Thieaudio Clairvoyance (superb, flat-ish sound but still extremely pleasant. Large shells. Still, really, really high quality IEMs)
* CFA Andromedas (beloved for good reasons. Fantastic for guitar and heavy music with a great midrange and easygoing overall tonality. It's technically proficient, as its pricetag suggests, but doesn't make it its only or main thing. Really great)
* Noble x Drop K10 (I kind of see them as intercheangable with the Andros... don't ask why. That midrange maybe, or 'wall of sound' type signature. Very good, but not ones i( find myself using a whole lot)
* Fearless SF8 (good but I always wished for more midrange on them)
* Dunu SA6 (seemed pleasant but I only had them a few days before my 3DT arrived...)

... and then the 3DT made a lot of these obsolete. It's so weird. 3 dynamic drivers while I'm now used to multi-BA setups + I'm totally not a basshead; but somehow, they really work great for metal and guitar music.
Yes, these other IEMs above are probably a little better on the technical aspects. They're also more expensive - the 3DT are the cheapest of the bunch in fact, but they're just really, really good. But for the general sound and enjoyment, the 3DT are just... more me.

If I had to keep 3 IEMs, it'd be the Clairvoyance (for the versatility and cleanliness), Andromedas (for the generally pleasing and easygoing tone) and 3DT (for everything). And of course the Etymotic ER4XR because there's just really no point in getting rid of something this small and this good

 

[ian91]

Glad to hear you're having a good time with the 3DT its certainly a lovely IEM.

I've been experimenting this morning with alterations to the mod. I've been using the Moondrop filter mod since I got them but as I recently purchased the Tanchjim Tanya that came with Tanchjim filters so I thought I'd try them. They are a single acoustic dampener, rather than mesh + dampener on the Moondrop filters.

I first went with a 100% coverage over the original metal grill, this seemed to darken the signature much too much and reduce the bass presence probably as there needs to be good airflow and these filters provide too much seal.

I then cut the filter to around 60% coverage and the result is great - a balanced, non-fatiguing listen. A bit smoother up top and a bit better balance overall, while retaining bass presence. Make sure you go wide bore tip to preserve the upper registers.

They can be purchased from https://penonaudio.com/tanchjim-oxygen-filter-grill-5-pairs.html

Happy experimenting!

@tgx78 It would be great if you could try something similar and capture a frequency curve just for our reference!

Edit: have sinced landed on 50% coverage, obviously this will all be down to personal tastes.

 

[tgx78]

Glad to hear you're having a good time with the 3DT its certainly a lovely IEM.

I've been experimenting this morning with alterations to the mod. I've been using the Moondrop filter mod since I got them but as I recently purchased the Tanchjim Tanya that came with Tanchjim filters so I thought I'd try them. They are a single acoustic dampener, rather than mesh + dampener on the Moondrop filters.

I first went with a 100% coverage over the original metal grill, this seemed to darken the signature much too much and reduce the bass presence probably as there needs to be good airflow and these filters provide too much seal.

I then cut the filter to around 60% coverage and the result is great - a balanced, non-fatiguing listen. A bit smoother up top and a bit better balance overall, while retaining bass presence. Make sure you go wide bore tip to preserve the upper registers.

They can be purchased from https://penonaudio.com/tanchjim-oxygen-filter-grill-5-pairs.html

Happy experimenting!



@tgx78 It would be great if you could try something similar and capture a frequency curve just for our reference!

Edit: have sinced landed on 50% coverage, obviously this will all be down to personal tastes.

50% coverage with the Tanchjim Tanya filter.

compared to the KBEAR filter with 5 pin holes (green) which is still my favorite mod

compared to the Isabellae

 

[ian91]

Incredible mate! Very useful. Could you tell me more about this kbear mod?

 

[tgx78]

Incredible mate! Very useful. Could you tell me more about this kbear mod?

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/uni...ouncement-thread.949402/page-72#post-16363833

 

[Ace Bee]

50% coverage with the Tanchjim Tanya filter.


compared to the KBEAR filter with 5 pin holes (green) which is still my favorite mod


compared to the Isabellae

So does the 3DT have more bass punch and subbass rumble than Isabellae?

 

[ian91]

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/uni...ouncement-thread.949402/page-72#post-16363833

Is the KBear Believe 5 pin mod the same as the Moondrop 5 pin?

The kbear filters i'm looking at on AliExpress seem to be metal and would be tough to put a pin through.

 

[tgx78]

Is the KBear Believe 5 pin mod the same as the Moondrop 5 pin?

The kbear filters i'm looking at on AliExpress seem to be metal and would be tough to put a pin through.

Same but don’t use the metal filters. Use circled filter above.

 

[tgx78]

So does the 3DT have more bass punch and subbass rumble than Isabellae?

My Isabellae is out on tour. Haven’t compared them yet.

 

[Ace Bee]

My Isabellae is out on tour. Haven’t compared them yet.

Okay...

 

[noobandroid]

musicteck had a good price on the 3dt but the shipping to my place is $50 which in total is more expensive than hifigo, wish i could get them at the iem price with shipping, huhu

@MusicTeck

 

[orys]

musicteck had a good price on the 3dt but the shipping to my place is $50 which in total is more expensive than hifigo, wish i could get them at the iem price with shipping, huhu

@MusicTeck

It was the same for me man. I paid $50 for shipping and it was DHL.

 

[noobandroid]

It was the same for me man. I paid $50 for shipping and it was DHL.

yeah 50 is bit much by forex multiplier

 

[Kal El]

@MusicTeck explained me that they are the only one official re-seller for Unique Melody, and I chose to buy the 3DT from them and pay the $50 shipping cost. I'm hapyy with my decision because they are very professional; Andrew is a great guy and offers a great customer support.

Btw my 3DT are always in their case since I bought the CA Vega 2020 and have become my favorite daily IEMs. Sometimes I thought about selling them but I'm not sure because they are unique and I love them.

 

[KutuzovGambit]

So in attempting to remove a mesh filter I stupidly tore the metal grill on one side of my 3DT and had to just remove it entirely. Any advice? Does it have a sonic impact or is it just to prevent earwax ingress?