what does pos mean?

>>103851933
piece of shit

>>103851950
wny would you call earphones that?

https://youtu.be/7lfRM1uFNOw
>5 stars
>new meta with good bass (finally)
>sexy modular cable
>affordable

Buy vS, already the pos best of 2025

>>103851966
why if I already have the ER2SE and am happy with it?

>>103851984
>ER2SE
>no bass
>happy
what's wrong with you?

>>103851888
If there's any kilopos owners/canjam regulars/oldfags reading the thread I'd like your thoughts.

I have the opportunity to jump the queue on the storm but the price I was quoted caught me a lil off guard, can't reveal the exact amt but it's approx 2.5x what I paid for the annihilator.
Tbh the price hike for the relaunch ed does feel mega scummy but I don't foresee another summit-fi dethroning the storm anytime soon.

>inb4 audition it more
I've prob logged >2 hours on the storm demo, now my conundrum isn't regarding its sound quality, but rather I should even be entertaining the price hike. The replies I got irl said im insane but I don't think I've lost the plot (relatively).

>>103852001
Sounds good to me, idk why. When I had the B2 and Hexa I found both very boring and lacking in bass, with these I think the bass is perfectly alright.

Moondrop Chu II suck ass.

>>103852029
Sorry not the person you're looking for but

Do not support shady practices like this, it's the same kind of thing that allows KZ to re-tune their IEMs once they're well regarded and shilled. If they raise the price of a exorbitantly priced pos as soon as it gets hype that means they're not a company you want to deal with, let alone support financially (the STORM does not cost 8k USD to make).

has anyone tried the thieaudio valhalla? am feeling fomo but I don't want to go in blind

>>103852029
if you have to question, you shouldn't.

Where do you guys get the FLAC versions for music you listen to ? Torrents ? What if there's no FLAC version and the 320kbps sucks ass ? or if it's obscure ish music ?

>>103852577
soulseek my friend

>>103851933
Point of sale

>>103852577
rippers, torrents, soulseek will get you 99% of the way there
>What if there's no FLAC version and the 320kbps sucks ass ?
very rarely will the 320 mp3 suck ass, it will be transparent
>or if it's obscure ish music ?
depends how obscure we're talking

>>103851933
professionally oriented soundmaker

>>103852577
>weebshietz
nyaa.
>literally everything else
ruskie tracker

>>103852577
Torrents, soulseek, and sometimes the artist's youtube or SoundCloud pages give you download links for flac or 320 kbps mp3.

>>103852577
>What if there's no FLAC version and the 320kbps sucks ass ?
Japanese covers don't even have 320 kbps mp3s most times. You can only cry.

Any chi-fi that does TWS better than sony etc these days?

>>103852324
I get where you're coming from, but I'm not sure if this should be the deal-breaker stopping me from catching the dragon.

>>103852550
Perhaps. But my lizard brain wants more.

>>103853199
in terms of tuning, sure
for everything else (anc, app, battery life, etc) not really

>>103853210
>catching the dragon
who's telling him

>>103853199
i really like these. got two, leave one in the car.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006803430471.html
the the noise cancelling is passable, but the transparency mode is really good (at least for me). comfy too and has great battery life.

>>103853210
Honey moon period, there will always be a new summit POS, don't bother with such scummy practices man.

>>103851888
>HiBy R1 - $85
Why's the cheapest thing on the list so expensive

>>103853297
welcome to audio thirdworldzo

>>103853297
get a job holy fuck

>>103853297
why would you even need a pmp in the era of smartphones and pc's

>>103853813
I use an iphone SE and I'd love to have some small pos that plays music which I can use on the train and in the car. (I have an offline music collection and don't stream).

So I ordered an R1 :3

breh just use your laptop

>>103853297
wake me up when they release a dark mode for this little thingy

>>103853951
lmao

>>103853951
also not a bad option

>>103853860
how's the sound quality with iems?

>>103854135
You'll get tinnitus. Do not redeem the iememe.

>>103854184
I meant the pmp itself

>>103854135
should come in this week, didn't get it yet. Should be satisfactory for my use.

>>103854328
nice, hope you like it

>>103854465
I will post about it :)

post what your are listening to /iemg/zos

>>103854636
been listening to the new the cure album on repeat these last few days

>>103854654
>new the cure album
aw shit what, any good?

>>103854679
yes, one of the best '24 releases

>>103854703
DLing

any good iem yet

>>103854827
two more weeks

>>103854827
foxx iem

>>103854636
Only real music.
https://youtu.be/jxcMngIDC64

>>103854636
The best to ever do it.

>>103855000
I did not spend 200$ for my pos lol

>>103855000
Yes.
https://youtu.be/xkPtVH4xB88

>>103855006
is that the simgot wire you're using

>>103854940
as kino as the last time I heard it
>>103855000
yes

captcha: >ayyhng

>>103855087
the Chu2 cable, the only good thing about that pos.

>>103854857
Endgame.

>>103855006
tried getting into that album but I just don't get it

>>103855006
>MFW my modified iPod Classic 7th Generation that I bought in the eBay will arrive very soon!
Also, I really hope that your iPod Classic has an SSD!

>>103855000
>200
>flagship
Post tunes and pos.

>>103854827
two more weeks

>>103855214
really not worth it compared to a cheapo dap unless you care about swag more than function.

I regret selling my ipods pretty badly.

>>103855000
$200 is midfi, flagship is $20.

>>103855295
this but unironically

>>103855266
Is the iPod Classic 7th Generation really that bad? :c

>>103855165
you need to be a urban loner to get it.
>>103855214
mine doesn't have an SSD but it doesn't feel like it needs one desu.

>>103855436
You need it. You just dont know it yet.

>>103855444
I don't!!! I'm fine with what I have right now! maybe I'll upgrade it in the future.

>>103855436
Trust me. When your iPod Classic's shitty HDD starting making clicking noises or anything like that, that's when you realize that you fucked up. All of the HDDs are objectively shitty because they're too slow and they're too unreliable.

>>103855487
Opening and modifying an iPod Classic is going to be a pain in the ass!

>his iem doesn't come out of his ear full of earwax
can't relate

>>103855573
Wash your earanus boy.

>>103855419
Cheap light plastic is endgame. Anything more than single dd is bloat.

wait why isn't peqdb in the eq guide

not redeeming your shitware jeet

Anyone have a USB to spdif connect to their dac/amp going? Wondering if I can use it for this micca origen 2 where the USB broke since it has an spdif in as well. Would save me $100 from buying something else

>>103855927
cuz it makes the guide pointless
its like watching tutorials on how to draw instead of using AI to generate something better in 5secs

>>103854636
My favorite sounding Senndzai atm.

>>103856379
VE something? Or some alt PK bud?

>>103856161
I got this pos in case I pull the trigger on wiim amp but I've never used spdif. It identifies as a soundcard with dolby and some other shit, way more than a typical IEM dongle.

>>103856382
Asura 3 FE.

>>103856392
Fug

>>103856403
I remember being tempted by those but then just springing for the Serratus when that was still a thing

>>103856410
I like Serratus better overall. "Objectively" not ideal for vocals but that's what makes them special for me. Asura is a mess. When it works it works but tuning and tonality is pants on head retarded.

>>103852294
What do you recommend instead?

I like Moondrop Chu II more than Truthear Gate.

>>103854636
https://youtu.be/qt-k_cF0msE

>>103856677
Both tinnitus causing pos.

>>103856194
isn't the point of this place to improve iem audio? peqdb should be pinned to the top of each new post

>>103856407
>normal USB instead of type c
Enjoy no bandwitch over 60 years old standart

>>103854636
how are double flanges on etymodicks compared to the classic triple flanges?

>>103857668
cant fit 3, can fit 2. That's about as much as I can say desu. My right ear is weird and only the dual flanges work.

>>103856194
>>103857597
I was thinking of adding it to the guide at around level 2, but it's rather low on my list of priorities for IEM guides/projects. I also asked anons here what they thought of it or if anyone had any idea of the underlying mechanism behind it, nothing useful came out of that.

>>103859279
if you add jeetware to the guide I will never forgive you

>>103854636
Found a killer album by this Australian metal band, Werewolves - Die For Us. Great riffs and production.

Why is it iemg instead of posg ?

which iems don't cause tinnitus?

>>103861439
EQd ones.

>>103861510
nice meme

can you trust 6k + measurements on b&k 5128? or are they just as wack as 771 ones?

>>103861840
Depends on if you subscribe to the association model from Theile. If yes, then no, if not, then who knows.
In my experience, it's a bit more accurate but drops off very quickly the higher in frequency you go.

>>103861840
Nope not at all. Plus with 5128 you can't trust anything below 500hz either. Horrible meme coupler.

>>103853813
You don't but these people are autistic.

Sony/Tanchjim anon here, or at this point formerly known as Sony anon. I traded my ier-z1r. I got the unique melody mest mk2 during black friday and with my other IEMs the ier-z1r just wasn't going to get used. The IER-z1r is great sounding IEM but that other anon was right. The scooped mids and finnicky treble just made me not reach for it. Especially when I find the monarch mk3 has comparable bass with SIGNIFICANTLY better mid-range.

I traded it for a pair of the MDR-z1r. I was only open to this trade as I was turned off from headphones after finding the 6xx woefully boring. So, if these didn't wow me, then I'll just know headphones truly aren't for me (spoiler these were amazing, but I sold them). My biggest issues were

1. With the entire rest of my collection being IEMs I would need to go out of my way to use them.
2. I realized fundamentally I like the reproduction of music from IEMs SIGNIFICANTLY more than headphones. headphones feel like a half step to just using my home theater.
3. IEMs I can take when im commuting, traveling, in bed etc. The MDR-z1r is very comfortable but confined to my desk.

At this point I think my collection is finished. The only thing is maybe getting a bluetooth dac with 4.4mm balanced.

Current IEMs:
Sony-M9, Unique Melody Mest mk2, Thieaudio monarch mk3, Tanchjim Origin.

Current Gear:
Hiby w3, Ibasso dx-180

Are iem just better earbuds? Can I use them in place of earbuds?

>>103862323
yeah man

>>103855165
I dig the genre but not a fan of that album either
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMvzhtnfqgk

>>103862292
>monarch mk3 has comparable bass with SIGNIFICANTLY better mid-range
Well that's interesting, have you tried the monarch mk2? I find the midrange of the mk3 to sound thinner than its predecessor.

>>103862761
different anon, that should not be the case, but chalk it up to thighaudio's slipping standards. the units i heard, and according to graphs, mk3 *should* sound slightly thicker in the mid bass. to me, mk2 was significantly brighter, less refined, and colder

>>103862793
Looking at crin's 5128 paints a different picture, Mk3 has that stereotypical harman leanness with a boosted V, while Mk2's timbre was more reminiscent of the mega5est.

>>103862858
again, it's just unit variance and poor consistency from thieaudio. i cba to check, but even their "tuning philosophy," statement was that it was supposed to be tilted warmer or w/e wording they used

>>103862761
I did try the mk2 but didn't like it as much as the mk3. The mk2 does have better mid range than the mk3, but the staging is worse and the bass is very subbass focused. The monarch mk3 is my "bassy" iem of my collection as I want each of my iems to do something bit different. the mk2 was against my m9 as an all arounder. But the m9 is more comfortable, plays better with more genres and the timbre on it is just divine. It might be some rose tinted glasses as it was the first expensive IEM I heard, but its still one of my favorites.

Rec me some IEMs. I have a cheap pair of Salnotes, want to get something in the range of 100-120 eurorupees. I listen to jazz and classical most of the time so I guess I'm looking for something neutral, with not much bass. I checked the OP but I have no idea what to go for.

>>103863183
Building on this, the z1r has a really wonky midrange that is super scooped. It truthfully doesn't sound bad, but it lacks weight and I personally wasn't a fan. Timbre and imaging are some of the most important factors for me with IEMs (as I daily drove the tanchjim oxygen/darling stuff for years). The z1r has a great soundstage, but the scooped mids were a turn off. It also fit me decently but because of how heavy and awkward they can be it often wasn't picked for business trips.

>>103854654
idk if it's just the version I got but it sounds like ass, even compared to older cure albums like disintegration... Not that it's bad, it's just that the recording quality sounds...weird.

>>103863205
>not much bass
aoshida e20, epz k5, truthear nova

>>103863232
thanks, got any experience with them?

good morning saars, remember to enjoy da muzik

>>103863835
Hello dear Sir. I'm enjoying Dinu Lipatti's 1950 concert, the last one before he died 3 months later due to Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Beautiful performance for someone terminally ill.

>>103863221
yeah I kinda agreed with you there, the songs themselves are good but the recording is very weird, like it was recorded with some cheap equipment or smth

>>103863967
it's probably autism but it's actually taking me out of the music, it's one of those albums that's going to sound better in the car.

I stumbled upon my post from after I received the Hexa and compared them to Zero2:
>they do sound very differently. The Zeros still have more mid-bass/low-mids, they sound fuller/could also say muddier, the Hexa is a bit limp in comparison, could also say more clarity.
Turns out I was using them on my mainboard w/o a dongle. You should have told me earlier that this is going to be a problem. I can only imagine how many who have bought them tried them like this and didn't like it.

>>103864672
There is, if the output impedance of the mainboards jack is high, which it usually is. With my mainboard and the Hexas, I can guarantee you 100% accuracy on an abx test.

>>103851933
poop or shit

How long until more companies get on board the JM1 with a bass shelf tuning?
I like how that sounds, but don't want to shell out for the KE4 or Mega5est
And yes, I currently have pos + eq

>>103864871
God I hope never, fuck the tranny tuck

>>103864938
JM1 doesn't have a tranny tuck? You're thinking Harman, which is what most pos are tuned to.

>>103864956
pos tuning

>>103864871
cringy is tuning a lot of new iems with that approach
https://graph.hangout.audio/iem/5128/?share=JM-1_Target,Project_Meta_Foam_S2,Project_Reference_V2.1,Project_Daybreak_V2.1&bass=6.6&tilt=0&treble=-3&ear=-1.8
>>103864956
JM1 isn't a fixed single line despite the -10dB flat tilt being more popularized but if you put harman filters to it then you have a tranny tuck

>>103865129
>crin
>decent
pick one?

>>103865129
Are any of these available for purchase? Hoping for something 1dd under $100

I want a JM1 pos *without* a bass shelf, and I know Truthear will soon deliver.

>>103865450
most boring sounding muddy pos ever
why would you want that...

I'm kind of fond of the Etymotic target :)

>>103865516
These things graph weird, but I blame the people who make those measurements. Because to my ears etys sound excellent.

wow found my child pos

>>103865811
doesn't

if you like that good for u

enjoying da muzak

>>103863597
>got any experience with them?
yeah.
aoshida e20 gives a taste of good U-shape tuning. better drivers than truthear zero series and doesn't have some of their cons (terrible shell ergonomics, middling technicalities)
epz k5 is rather unconventional / non-"meta," tuned, but is musical and versatile with a brighter tilt. kinda long nozzle, but the shell is compact which means basically anyone can get good seal, it just might stick out a bit
truthear nova i personally do not like. it aims for Harman2019v2 in-ear target (not my preference), but a decent chunk of people think it sounds fine. i also don't like the shell ergonomics or the stock included cable. i set my gripes / biases aside and rec it because it still sounds competent overall, is generally well-liked, and not too heavy with bass which you requested. fyi it goes sub-$100 during big sales
e20 is the best bang for buck, also includes the best cable and usable case despite being the cheapest option i rec'd

It's the weekend
Time to clean my greentech pos and play LP

>>103863597
NTA, but the K5 is an alright IEM, nothing spectacular about it. Its separation and soundstage are somewhat lacking (IMO), which is not ideal for classical music.

>>103865811
Mudzo...

>>103855426
it’ll probably play fine. Modern IEMs are considerably more sensitive than even shitbuds back in the day so there might be a small noise floor but they should be fine overall.

>>103864624
>You should have told me earlier that this is going to be a problem
our bakers sometimes include it >>103851888
>AVOID USING:
>• Mainboard audio when using multi-driver pos

which amps/dacs are you using guys?

>>103867047
es9280c

>>103867047
tanchjim luna (asano tanch edition)

>>103867047
Graveaudio da06 cx31993

>>103866852
Yes, because I begged for it to be included, precisely because I made this experience.

>buying multidriver pos
couldn't be me!

>using mainboard audio
imagine being that pedestrian...

>>103867739
What's the current most recommended 1DD for up to 100 bucks?

>>103867765
Fox IEM

>>103867765
any of them + eq (guide)
fox piss pos is unironically very good, foxzo had the answer for god knows how long now

>>103867823
This shit is +5 dB above JM-1 at 5kHz. So what you're saying is, they all suck, and only eq makes them good?

>>103867887
you can go for wanker or vivace which have less 5khz. doesn't make them any better if you're eqing anyways, in fact they're rather inferior to epz q1 pro in terms of build, driver, etc.

>>103867887
you won't find any 1dd that will match jm-1
eq is necessary on every pos, doesn't matter if the pos matches a target perfectly or not

>>103867823
which eq are you using?

>>103867078
what's that for m8

>>103867932
>eq is necessary on every pos
How do I eq assymetric immbalance in my hearing among the frequency spectrum with several L-R dips and peaks in 6-12k range?
I ask unironically.

>>103868293
It's the entire DAC. You just solder the wires to your favorite cable and play.

>>103868366
*pads

What's a good iem that is
>not over ear
>has a mic
>usb c or aux. Idc I'll use an adapter uf I must
>no more than $35

>>103868507
tanchjim one dsp

So one of the sides of my IEMs suddenly started sending really quiet sound and I believe it is a clogged filter, how do I figure out the dimension of the filter (EPZ Q1 Pro) to replace it? Also if it likely isn't the filter what could it be?

>>103862292
>Tanchjim Origin
How does it compare or what is the reason to have it next to the other three?
I wanted to get one nicer DD and it's one of the 3 take into consideration (next to Fiio FD15 and Falcon Ultra)

>>103868068
my own eq
>>103868312
do you hear it? if not then why does it matter?
use measurements to check for upper range channel matching, and eq after checking (perceptually) for channel imbalance

>>103868531
the simgot tuning kit's filters at 4.8mm are really close to ideal. i only applied a 300 mesh over the stock metal grille to dampen the upper mids a bit, so i can't tell you how the nozzle looks when the metal grille is removed (which you'll have to do for the replacement)

>>103868531
>how do I figure out the dimension of the filter
remove the metal grille. underneath should be another filter element / screen, which is the main filter component that needs to be replaced.
measure with calipers.

>>103868531
also desu you can message EPZ Official Store on Aliexpress. they're generally pretty responsive and helpful

>>103868562
>do you hear it?
yes, usually in form of offcentered female vocals, annoyng as fuck. Some pos and tips are more prominent, some less.

>>103868611
could be your ears / compacted wax that is the problem bro...

>>103868626
You are righ anon, everything in life is 100% balanced, symmetrical, as (you're favarite youtube shill) squiglink graph, according to peq and by your favorite target.

>>103868671
a coupler can easily tell you what's what

>>103868611
then it depends if it's something related to the pos, your ears, or tracks. too many factors to say anything
very hard to tell, but these differences are likely not caused by sharp peaks past 6khz
>>103868626
maybe
>>103868671
i know it's ironic but no
>>103868853
as far as the pos go, yes, but again we're stuck with other problems like track dependent mixing/panning, ear fuckery, and more

>>103868853
>>103868878
>open tone generator
>sweep
>hear imnbalance
>repeat with numerous different pos for the same results
anon, I don't need separate certified rig and a phd to tell that it's me and not the same channel imbalance spread along 15+pos over months.
Or chifi can magically send me pos messed up in the same places in fr no matter the company and driver configuration

>>103868923
then it's an ear thing, which is perfect since it only requires a static change
just use channel-specific filters to fix those issues if they bother you that much

is there a point to this hobby?

>>103869636
Listening to real music
https://youtu.be/cP8u8lsHI9Q

>>103869636
the point is hyper-focus autists arguing against each other

>>103869636
To press play and enjoy, anon

>>103869652
You're such a funny silly boy!

Also, you should listen to deep house music because it's objectively really amazing!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnVPm1dGQJc

simgot proud owner here

>>103869841
simgot is pos

>>103869636
Consooming is not a hobby. We look at squiggly lines here.

>>103869636
Waiting for TWS2.0 that ditches BT for true lossless format with minimal latency and better power consumption.

>>103869636
>hobby
ngmi

bros, maybe the secret to endgame is bad comfort...

>>103870487
But fox IEM has good comfort...

epz endgame bros
https://youtu.be/1p67VSNnmCI

>>103870915
i like it as a contender in the microplanar race. meteor has dumb design and is moondorp. i am among those who think 3001bd sounds good. while admittedly bright, it worked for me when i demo'd. polarizing design and mmcx are kinda turn-offs. i like p50 design, shell size should be the smallest of the bunch by virtue of less drivers, and it is more competitively priced. plus sure i'll take the meta tuning w/e

>>103871070
Meh, couldn't stand the treble on the Braindance. This seems just like another cost-saving measure and an excuse to not include EST drivers in their pos.

>>103871435
>EST
sonion tax, $100/pair, loses charge over time
>piezo
fucking yikes
What are the flaws of sideways coil BA anyway?

>>103871512
if we're gonna avoid audiofoolery like talking about the ductility of the drivers and how sonion est have a superior delicacy and articulation of upper treble details, it more or less boils down to frequency response coverage / linearity. BA are a bit peakier, and solutions to push their response >15kHz usually equates to large peak (ie 64a tia, other kilopos "hyper tweeters" like how symphonium are tuned). the microplanars seem to be iterating in a good direction where the manufacturers can tune them to extend out further within the bounds of their mechanical design. shiieeeet pos been using Knowles SFWK / 33518 for many years, bout time for new tweeter tech. i've heard several sonion E50 BA tweeters, it's hit or miss. not a standout product like their 2300 mids or EST drivers (even with their flaws, ESTs sound good). i welcome a cheaper, good alternative

worth mentioning a pos like kara, where tanchjim managed to make those custom bellsing SFWK BAs extend really high in UHF, but the wideband linearity is lacking

>>103871738
>>103871795
what even is the point of talking about linearity...

>>103872076
the stock sound being smoother is nicer

>>103872095
how do you know that linearity is tied to smoothness?

I think I (or one of my neighbor) just got f**d.
Using BTR11, fine for the most part, even longer range/better connection than your average TRN crap, but moments ago it started to disconnect and connect randomly, I heard some music playing that was definitely not mine.
Did Fiio use same fucking frequencies or device IDs or something? How the fuck I could connect to a neighbor and there's totally the possibility of my neighbor's connecting to me.

I have EA500LM's, does it really matter the DAC I use? Just using a cheapo 10 dollar one off amazon, plugging into a z fold 4
https://www.amazon.com/Headphone-Adapter-JSAUX-Compatible-Samsung/dp/B07XYQ2ZKH/ref=mp_s_a_1_12?crid=3LMA511UB8WRG&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.EI1CSWIY9CSo21DPcZUKDnFbXIM-0zOHGPfUWY4juCJK5QKAymzcicKkDJnGsH8QvJLArTtmSjHAgPtqEFc97_7j2fCRmCvKH0x2y-YMZU44h3UTUgH_n4988PignTTO-mwWrLafYKCFJgDLS3HKewIy8w_V0oBwxK1Tcpoai130OLGlndyloM8GnWaieqeppvmrj_u728FKKdakylXiNA.rqIc5NL1OwYPJvIgb7_jR_4Sw2ZNSJH8X5hiSuQzzKM&dib_tag=se&keywords=usb+c+dac+3.5&qid=1736730237&sprefix=usb+c+dac+3.5%2Caps%2C154&sr=8-12

>>103872209
if you dont hear anything, carry on. for more serious audiophiles, cheap dongle like that (usually ALC or CX chip) is noisy, and may have inconsistent quirks / bugs during playback

>>103872209
if you need to ask, then it doesn't matter

>>103872203
we tried to warn you bro...

>>103871738
TRVKE: extension literally doesn't matter, the only sounds above 10K are sibilance ear rape and artifacts and need to be reduced with EQ even on regular single DDs.

fuck me does the epz p50 look good
looks like a better designed bd3001

>>103872245
>>103872253
thanks frens
while I'm still able to return those headphones do you think I should get artti t10 pros instead? I like warm neutral with extra sub bass and the planars might deliver better in that department no?

>>103870915
>better SM4
interesting

>>103851888
I was thinking of getting into iem's (from my jbl 160) but I can't really decide

Moondrop chu 2 with dsp or truthear gate?

If I understand correctly the dsp chu2 are better but the gate has a cute waifu on the box

>>103873721
gate is probably the better package overall if you don't need the usbc cable of the chu2 dsp

>>103873721
Chu 2 also comes with waifu.

>>103874051
But this won't happen to gate.

>>103873424
just enjoy what you have man. maybe later during some sale you can order t10 pro or whatever else is the hot new thing to try

reminder to use eq, whether it be the infamous autoeq, the new kid on the block peqdb, or the nerdy and all knowing guide

>>103874286
What if I'm happy with the vanilla sound of my pos?

>>103874327
then you're happy :)

>>103874200
You're probably right, need to stop consooming already

>>103851888
Give me the cheapest iem and/or ways to differentiate between flac and 256kbps aac/320 mp3

>>103874527
epz q1 pro + jcally jm20 / fiio ka11

can someone help me explain to a friend why spotify audio quality is crap, I've tried to explain to him but he simply doesn't believe me. Maybe I jist suck at explaining

>>103874624
it's not a huge deal. spotify is lossy and kinda compressed but w/e for casual listening from whatever BT twshit or phone speakers wgaf

>>103874624
it's not really crap, the codec they use is good and the bitrate at the highest setting is good enough
the very minor benefits of going lossless (if they're even audible, which most likely won't be) are several orders of magnitude less important than everything else like recommendation algorithms, ui, device syncing, etc

>>103874624
Show him that you can easily hear the difference
http://abx.digitalfeed.net/spotify.html

why is everyone so obsessed here with eq'ing their pos?

>>103874727
EQ = sound quality.

>>103867047
This itty bitty thing
Works good

>>103874727
because it's the best most accessible method of improving sound quality
instead of focusing on sq, you can instead focus on comfort, price, looks, and other factors. add eq on top and you can have the best possible sq as well

>>103874743
dafuqs a PD?

>>103874749
Pos driver

>>103874759
makes sense.

>>103874749
Planar. In this case microplanar tweeters, not full-range planar.

>>103874527
>differentiate between flac and 256kbps aac/320 mp3
not a thing

>>103874833
>2DD
>microplanar tweeters
the meme driver wars continue. faceplate is dope but if it's the usual basslet moondorp tuning it's an ez pass for me

>>103874689
>recommendation algorithms, ui, device syncing, etc
all of this is crap bro

>>103874723
Is there anybody who actually can hear the difference? (I 100% can't shit sounds the same with q1 pro)

are jvc spiral dots the god tier of ear tips or what?

>>103874937
it's an exercise in autism bro don't bother. imo it matters far more to listen to the better quality mix when it's relevant, particularly for older tracks that have several remasters over time of varying quality / composition

>>103874845
Really?

>>103874051
>Type C
How do you connect that to computer? Computers don't have Type C port. And adapters would make signal worse.

>>103875509
>Computers don't have Type C port
...mine has several

>>103875509
>And adapters would make signal worse.
How. Do your files get corrupted when you're transfering them over a USB hub?

>>103875509
> Computers don't have Type C port
get a new computer

>>103874051
>waifu
disgusting

>>103853713
people with jobs use serious websites like Head-Fi
anon means jobless

>>103856677
Chu 2 is so immensely FUN.

>>103875820
fun tinnitus

Chengdu Shuiyueyu Moondrop Technology is the best IEM company in the world. Accept it, gweilos.

>>103875615
because its analog signal not digital
>>103875616
>>103875515
Proof?

>>103875925
>because its analog signal not digital
It's digital.

>>103875929
its analog

>>103875949
Retard.

>>103875950
Retard.

>>103875968
There is no DAC inside your USB, retard. It's inside the IEMs, like here >>103867078

>>103875983
>There is no DAC inside your USB
sometimes there is

>>103876021
It's only a thing on a couple of phones. Never on PC.

>>103876030
on this you're right

>>103875983
DAC retard is is already in out pc retard, it outputs analog signal retard, that what audio chip is for reard

>>103876047
Learn how computers work.

>>103876050
Learn how Type C works.

>>103876058
Audio over type c is not part of the standard. And we're talking about type a, which never had this feature.

>>103876068
3 pins on 3.5mm audio jack can transfer analog audio, but 8 high speed type C pins can't?

>>103876095
nice bait mr. fisherman

>>103876095
It doesn't matter whether they "can" or not. If there is a hack to connect a DAC to type c like some phone manufacturers do then they can, it will not work over extension cables and hubs because it's not standard USB, it's a hack. If there is no such hack then they can't.

why bother with dsp crap, just get a decent cheap dongle and you're good

>>103875925
>Proof?
the fuck do you mean proof...

I bought a hiby r3 a few years ago and found out it has a limit of 20,000 tracks. I found a trick where you can modify the software bin files to accept more but it got laggy as cocks having close to 40k tracks. Also pretty unstable with crashes.

How is the sony nw-a306? Or what others would be good? Ideally around the same stats as the hiby r3

>>103876133
>If there is a hack to connect a DAC to type c
That exactly what you need to do because chu 2 has type c and dac has jack output, go figure it out yourself.

>>103876929
That's exactly what you don't need because chu 2 has a DAC in its type c and won't accept analog inputs at all.

>>103875925
Are you the same retard who claimed you can't charge android smartphones with plugged in dac over dock?

>>103874071
In all honesty, what did the owner expect being such a gross pig? The nozzle is absolutely encrusted in earwax, which would happen regardless of the IEM. Imagine buying a pair of cheap pants and taking a shit while wearing them, and posting their photos online as demonstration of their poor quality.

>>103876157
memes that just sucks your battery

>>103877745
on pc it doesn't

>>103876265
Just get the hiby r4/ibasso dx180 or the hiby r3 II if you don't want android (but desu in 2025 avoiding android isn't as important as it was like 3 years ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DYNedB8L7rY

>>103874743
>$1.3k usd
r u kidding me??

For me it's Sony MH755 / MH750

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-A4HzVElG8M
looks like a lull period, only new releases are:
>Jomo Audio Serenity
>Rapsodio Scarlet Beast
>Hercules Audio Moses
hopefully more new pos in NYC

>>103878748
for me it's Sony wf-1000xm3

>>103875509
Most modernish desktop mobos have at last 1 USB C port. They're even more common in laptos. Even if you're using some ancient computer, you can use a USB C to A adapter. They're pretty cheap.

another banger and crazy good driver
KZ Zenith

>>103878837
He thought type C IEMs are analog and type A to type C adapter would magically give his type A an ability to output analog audio(and make it worse than pure type C).

>>103879062
>another generic 1dd
wowzers, thank you tyvan

why are simgot iems so good bros

>>103879343
they're fine, nothing spectacular

>>103879323
>>103879062
it’s pretty good tuning but two problems
1. nigga your cheap drivers like EDC Pro are capable of doing the same thing just increase the core mids from 400-1000hz pls
2. KZ gonna stealth revise in 6 months LUL

that's it, i'm redeeming the edc pro!!!

>>103879323
I thought this general hates multi driver iem?

>>103879389
no bro edc pro has been revised
zenith sports the slam driver
look at it that dome will push more air
it's crazy

>>103879356
they're amazing

chuzo here, pls avoid buying chu 2

>>103879551
AYO DEEZ NIGGA BROWN LMAOOOOOOO

>>103851888
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/2255800967022573.html

>>103879551
I hate chu 2 but that's user error, not chu 2's

>>103878690
>just $1.3k
Are you a poorfag or what?

>>103879551
Wash your hands

Got 150 budget. Want something warmish, neutral, as little bass as possible or if it is bassy, I don't want it to boom my eardrums out of my head.

>>103879943
final A3000
the only cammyfi approved iem

>>103879784
for a moondrop? it's ridiculous !
this pos is their typical 300usd mid-fi iem with a waifu engraved

>>103879429
>larger voice coil diameter = more soundstage
so this is the zenith of knowledge...

>>103880197
Typical mid-fi IEM is not 2DD+4BA+4"planar" though.

>>103880748
Yeah the config is more in the Variations territory. They saved at least $200 per set not using Sonion EST so all that $1000 extra went into engravings? At least use 3D printed shell while at it.

>>103880827
gweilo, please understand Psyche is great engraved on silver and gold plates
long lasting and premium craft by hand, please understand high price

>>103880827
>>103880874
The engraving part infuriates me even more than the rest of this nonsense.
What's the point of this "hand crafted" bullshit when it's just one design/picture anyway?
I'd understand custom engravings like Moondropped did in the past.
I'd understand simple little things random pieces of glitter suspended in resin or whatever the fuck Mangird/XENNS does with their faceplates so that each of them are unique.
I'd understand random freehand patterns in similar style.
But bragging about "hand crafted" non-custom engravings with that price tag is so retarded.

>battery drains even faster wi-fi
https://youtu.be/7oM9Jp9XoO4
rip jm21

>>103881284
Fiio'd