/iemg/ & /pmpg/ - In-Ear Monitor & Portable Music Player General
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)10:53:31 | 176 comments | 43 images
How to request advice:
>Budget
>Intended use (media, source, environment)
>Frequency response preference and music examples
>Past gear and your thoughts on them
FAQ:
>Where do I buy IEMs?
Amazon, Aliexpress, Linsoul, Hifigo, Shenzhenaudio
>Shopping Guide (IEMs, Cables, Ear Tips, etc.):
https://rentry.org/consoomer_guide
>EQ Guide (Measurements, Targets, Equalizer, etc.):
https://rentry.org/IEM-EQ-Guide
>/iemg/ Proto-Blog/Wiki
https://rentry.org/iemgazette
>Frequency Response Graph Tool
squig.link
>Budget Wire Over-Ear IEMs:
• Truthear Gate (Neutral) - $20
• Tanchjim Bunny (Mild U) - $20
• EPZ Q1 Pro / G10 (V-shape) - $35
• Kiwi Ears Cadenza (Warm Neutral) - $35
>Bullet IEMs:
• Final E500 (dark) - $25
• Tanchjim One DSP (neutral) - $30
• Etymotic ER2XR (neutral) - $100
>Flathead Earbuds:
• Blue Vido (warm) - $5
• Faaeal Iris 2.0 (warm) - $10
>USB-C DACs:
• JCALLY JM20 - $24
• Fosi Audio DS2 2024 (CS43131) - $45
• Qudelix 5K - $110
• Tanchjim Luna - $130
>PMPs:
• HiBy R1 - $85
• Hifi Walker H2 / Surfans F20 (Rockbox) - $120
• HiBy M300 - $200
• Hidizs AP80 Pro-X - $200
>AVOID USING:
• Mainboard audio when using multi-driver pos
Previous Thread: >>103962557
>Budget
>Intended use (media, source, environment)
>Frequency response preference and music examples
>Past gear and your thoughts on them
FAQ:
>Where do I buy IEMs?
Amazon, Aliexpress, Linsoul, Hifigo, Shenzhenaudio
>Shopping Guide (IEMs, Cables, Ear Tips, etc.):
https://rentry.org/consoomer_guide
>EQ Guide (Measurements, Targets, Equalizer, etc.):
https://rentry.org/IEM-EQ-Guide
>/iemg/ Proto-Blog/Wiki
https://rentry.org/iemgazette
>Frequency Response Graph Tool
squig.link
>Budget Wire Over-Ear IEMs:
• Truthear Gate (Neutral) - $20
• Tanchjim Bunny (Mild U) - $20
• EPZ Q1 Pro / G10 (V-shape) - $35
• Kiwi Ears Cadenza (Warm Neutral) - $35
>Bullet IEMs:
• Final E500 (dark) - $25
• Tanchjim One DSP (neutral) - $30
• Etymotic ER2XR (neutral) - $100
>Flathead Earbuds:
• Blue Vido (warm) - $5
• Faaeal Iris 2.0 (warm) - $10
>USB-C DACs:
• JCALLY JM20 - $24
• Fosi Audio DS2 2024 (CS43131) - $45
• Qudelix 5K - $110
• Tanchjim Luna - $130
>PMPs:
• HiBy R1 - $85
• Hifi Walker H2 / Surfans F20 (Rockbox) - $120
• HiBy M300 - $200
• Hidizs AP80 Pro-X - $200
>AVOID USING:
• Mainboard audio when using multi-driver pos
Previous Thread: >>103962557
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)10:59:12 No.104009506
friendly reminder:
harman curve is great
DD+BA hybrids are peak
Truthear NOVA is all you need
any questions?
harman curve is great
DD+BA hybrids are peak
Truthear NOVA is all you need
any questions?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)11:00:36 No.104009526
>>104009506
Avoid BA pos.
Avoid BA pos.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)11:06:20 No.104009585
Not iem related but anyone knows how to convert a Poweramp EQ (android) preset to be used on Windows with PeaceAPO?
Tried using manually adjusting, while even using ChatGPT but I can't get it to work
Here's the EQ for information
justpaste(dot)it 26kia
Tried using manually adjusting, while even using ChatGPT but I can't get it to work
Here's the EQ for information
justpaste(dot)it 26kia
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)11:08:58 No.104009617
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)11:13:31 No.104009677
>>104009585
Poweramp is the odd one out so the question is how to convert APO presets to poweramp. Poweramp uses slightly different formulas, since it's closed source we don't know the exact difference.
Poweramp is the odd one out so the question is how to convert APO presets to poweramp. Poweramp uses slightly different formulas, since it's closed source we don't know the exact difference.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)11:27:18 No.104009851
>>104009677
Ah shit
I know Poweramp use shared EQ by others (using the last one by Super Review)
Tried looking online but couldn't find the correct one
Oh well, I still have one on my pc although it doesn't sound as good, still an improvement over default
Ah shit
I know Poweramp use shared EQ by others (using the last one by Super Review)
Tried looking online but couldn't find the correct one
Oh well, I still have one on my pc although it doesn't sound as good, still an improvement over default
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)11:35:44 No.104009951
Thoughts on Eletech Baroque? Are they worth it??
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)12:01:59 No.104010260
>>104009344
Fuck you stupid nigger, kill yourself.
Fuck you stupid nigger, kill yourself.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)12:08:06 No.104010332
Fox IEM + fox keyboard?
Yes or no?
Yes or no?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)12:14:41 No.104010408
>>104010260
umad?
umad?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)12:34:41 No.104010640
>>104010332
I'll investigate. Not into keyboards. The volume slider is great.
I'll investigate. Not into keyboards. The volume slider is great.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)12:38:25 No.104010690
>>104009585
AutoEQ
AutoEQ
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)12:41:33 No.104010727
any upcoming 2025 budget arrivals?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)12:48:23 No.104010807
>>104009445
Did I get scammed? My Holas broke and the Gates seem not too bueno.
Did I get scammed? My Holas broke and the Gates seem not too bueno.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)12:49:31 No.104010823
>>104010727
Potentially Wan'Er sequel since it's been in the market for a while, potentially Crin's Project Meta since the JM-1 tuning has products at every price point EXCEPT under $100.
Potentially Wan'Er sequel since it's been in the market for a while, potentially Crin's Project Meta since the JM-1 tuning has products at every price point EXCEPT under $100.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)12:57:18 No.104010937
Iem rules
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)12:57:53 No.104010946
>>104010807
should've gone for the Nova
should've gone for the Nova
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)12:59:31 No.104010964
>>104010807
LOVE RED
LOVE RED
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)13:11:13 No.104011102
Sony WF-1000XM3 master race
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)13:13:12 No.104011125
>>104011102
out of twshits it's indeed one of the very best
out of twshits it's indeed one of the very best
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)13:14:13 No.104011143
>>104010727
Truthear Pure
Truthear Pure
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)13:57:16 No.104011702
>>104010807
Anon please tell me you didn't pay $140 for it
Anon please tell me you didn't pay $140 for it
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)14:02:23 No.104011772
>>104011102
I love how the case can be used as a phone stand
Although last time I had them, they would always default to ambient noise On which fucks the audio imo
I love how the case can be used as a phone stand
Although last time I had them, they would always default to ambient noise On which fucks the audio imo
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)14:05:47 No.104011817
>>104010727
>TE Zero Blue 2 (harman) $55
>TE Pure (jm-1 + some slope) $100
>tanch Zero Ultima $12
>tanch Bunny $20
>endless moondropped and kz slop $5-80
>TE Zero Blue 2 (harman) $55
>TE Pure (jm-1 + some slope) $100
>tanch Zero Ultima $12
>tanch Bunny $20
>endless moondropped and kz slop $5-80
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)14:48:32 No.104012396
>>104010640
It's actually the low profile 75, for use with kailh choc keys.
It's actually the low profile 75, for use with kailh choc keys.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)14:49:51 No.104012418
>>104011102
They really fucked up the XM5 by making it glossy.
They really fucked up the XM5 by making it glossy.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)14:52:36 No.104012451
>"Fox IEM, rivaled by none"
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)14:54:10 No.104012476
>>104012418
and soldering the batteries to the motherboard
fucking disgrace, what is snoy thinking, their XM3 and XM4 were so good
and soldering the batteries to the motherboard
fucking disgrace, what is snoy thinking, their XM3 and XM4 were so good
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)14:56:06 No.104012513
>>104012476
>what is snoy thinking
"People are replacing batteries instead of upgrading. That is a problem."
>what is snoy thinking
"People are replacing batteries instead of upgrading. That is a problem."
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)15:16:55 No.104012819
>>104012513
that's unfortunate especially since snoy hardware is often easily repairable and expectations for them to keep applying that rule to their twshit were there
that's unfortunate especially since snoy hardware is often easily repairable and expectations for them to keep applying that rule to their twshit were there
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)15:20:59 No.104012873
>>104012476
>and soldering the batteries to the motherboard
wait, you can't replace batteries like you could with XM3 and XM4?
>and soldering the batteries to the motherboard
wait, you can't replace batteries like you could with XM3 and XM4?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)15:24:26 No.104012920
>>104012873
sadly, no
same with samdung that had replaceable batteries in old Buds and the FE but soldered the fuck out of them in the newer models
I recommend ifixit and youtube teardowns to see what you can and can't do without resorting to soldering or breaking the earphones completely
sadly, no
same with samdung that had replaceable batteries in old Buds and the FE but soldered the fuck out of them in the newer models
I recommend ifixit and youtube teardowns to see what you can and can't do without resorting to soldering or breaking the earphones completely
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)15:44:22 No.104013194
>>104011702
That garbage website loves charging 2x for chinkshit. Amazon isn't that bad.
That garbage website loves charging 2x for chinkshit. Amazon isn't that bad.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)16:06:48 No.104013492
Perfection.
Preamp: -1.5 dB
Filter 1: ON PK Fc 250 Hz Gain 1.5 dB Q 0.500
Filter 2: ON PK Fc 1300 Hz Gain -1.5 dB Q 2.000
Filter 3: ON PK Fc 7400 Hz Gain -4.0 dB Q 3.700
Filter 4: ON PK Fc 12000 Hz Gain -6.0 dB Q 6.000
Preamp: -1.5 dB
Filter 1: ON PK Fc 250 Hz Gain 1.5 dB Q 0.500
Filter 2: ON PK Fc 1300 Hz Gain -1.5 dB Q 2.000
Filter 3: ON PK Fc 7400 Hz Gain -4.0 dB Q 3.700
Filter 4: ON PK Fc 12000 Hz Gain -6.0 dB Q 6.000
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)16:09:18 No.104013535
>>104013492
This EQ is so pure.
This EQ is so pure.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)16:14:08 No.104013606
>>104013535
Pure class 3.
Pure class 3.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)16:16:32 No.104013642
>>104013492
I can't imagine this sounding anything other than boring as fuck muddy shit
I can't imagine this sounding anything other than boring as fuck muddy shit
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)16:21:47 No.104013699
>>104013642
Just don't listen to boring music. I enjoy this piece of REAL music right now with this eq: https://youtu.be/AAuJklQV2lM
Sounds great to me, not at all boring or muddy.
I usually listen to music through nearfield monitors, so maybe I'm just used to the sound.
Just don't listen to boring music. I enjoy this piece of REAL music right now with this eq: https://youtu.be/AAuJklQV2lM
Sounds great to me, not at all boring or muddy.
I usually listen to music through nearfield monitors, so maybe I'm just used to the sound.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)16:34:59 No.104013918
>>104013606
the shartman nomenclature is as dumb as the shartman research itself
the shartman nomenclature is as dumb as the shartman research itself
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)16:37:23 No.104013957
>>104013699
as expected it sounds like sound is coming from underwater lol no rumble no nothing, female voices are very muffled too
(to be clear I'm not using hexa but I EQed it to this target)
as expected it sounds like sound is coming from underwater lol no rumble no nothing, female voices are very muffled too
(to be clear I'm not using hexa but I EQed it to this target)
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)16:49:20 No.104014112
>>104013957
You have to adjust the center frequencies of filter 3 and 4 to your personal ear canal resonance, which might be different than mine, especially when you use a different iem. You can find those with the tone generator on squig.link. They might be a couple hundred or even 1 kHz away from mine, which is very relevant for these narrow filter.
Also, the Hexa is kind of bright, so it benefits from that 250 Hz bump, which might not be necessary on other pos.
These eq presets are (unfortunately) very dependent on ears, pos, and also a little bit mood. You need to tweak them to get it right; you can't expect them to work for you as is. I just post them for inspiration and to discuss.
You have to adjust the center frequencies of filter 3 and 4 to your personal ear canal resonance, which might be different than mine, especially when you use a different iem. You can find those with the tone generator on squig.link. They might be a couple hundred or even 1 kHz away from mine, which is very relevant for these narrow filter.
Also, the Hexa is kind of bright, so it benefits from that 250 Hz bump, which might not be necessary on other pos.
These eq presets are (unfortunately) very dependent on ears, pos, and also a little bit mood. You need to tweak them to get it right; you can't expect them to work for you as is. I just post them for inspiration and to discuss.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)16:52:45 No.104014151
>>104013918
shartman is spiritually indian
shartman is spiritually indian
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)16:58:14 No.104014222
>>104014151
how do I enjoy hartman without being associated with indians?
how do I enjoy hartman without being associated with indians?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)16:58:45 No.104014226
>>104013699
>listening to objectively shitty gacha "music"
>2025
Tsk tsk!
Listen to real objectively amazing video game music, you chump!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YySrK_dY898
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRcKgiO2KVg
>listening to objectively shitty gacha "music"
>2025
Tsk tsk!
Listen to real objectively amazing video game music, you chump!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRc
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)16:59:47 No.104014240
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:01:09 No.104014261
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:03:00 No.104014294
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:06:28 No.104014337
>>104014226
A good music recommendation on /iemg/? I can't believe it. No really, I like it, and I didn't know the GW2 ost, will add to my todo list.
I have never played Genshin, but the recording quality of its ost is something else, and there's sooo much of it. I discovered the piece I posted earlier just today, and I listen to Genshin music for over a year already.
A good music recommendation on /iemg/? I can't believe it. No really, I like it, and I didn't know the GW2 ost, will add to my todo list.
I have never played Genshin, but the recording quality of its ost is something else, and there's sooo much of it. I discovered the piece I posted earlier just today, and I listen to Genshin music for over a year already.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:12:47 No.104014408
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:15:21 No.104014432
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:17:43 No.104014463
>>104014240
>>104014294
>>104014408
Great choice, lads!
>>104014337
Wow, I'm glad you like the Guild Wars 2's music! Jeremy Soule is the master of video game music!
If you like drum music, then you'll definitely like this song too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8SYb4g3oeE
>>104014294
>>104014408
Great choice, lads!
>>104014337
Wow, I'm glad you like the Guild Wars 2's music! Jeremy Soule is the master of video game music!
If you like drum music, then you'll definitely like this song too!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8S
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:18:13 No.104014470
I have settled an Airpod Gen 2 as my endgame.
Maybe if the industry could make comfortable earphones I wouldn't have to do this.
Maybe if the industry could make comfortable earphones I wouldn't have to do this.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:27:36 No.104014559
>>104014463
>Jeremy Soule
I didn't know that guy did something other then the Elder Scrolls music. I do like soft music, so the ones you posted from gw2 are right up my alley. That might also explain my eq, I don't need much sub-bass, but I like some warmth around 200 Hz, perfect for this kind of music.
>Jeremy Soule
I didn't know that guy did something other then the Elder Scrolls music. I do like soft music, so the ones you posted from gw2 are right up my alley. That might also explain my eq, I don't need much sub-bass, but I like some warmth around 200 Hz, perfect for this kind of music.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:28:45 No.104014572
>>104014151
you're talking about Shartur, not Shartman
he's not a shartman worshipper anymore, now he has his own "endgame" target
you're talking about Shartur, not Shartman
he's not a shartman worshipper anymore, now he has his own "endgame" target
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:31:21 No.104014600
>>104014240
I missed you, Segachad
I missed you, Segachad
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:37:30 No.104014679
is the shio a rarity item? can I flex them to newbies now?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:38:39 No.104014693
One of my ER2XR buds has gone out. Should I just get another pair (which leaves me with a spare bud in case another bud goes out, as well as a spare cable and new filters), or should I think about looking at some other IEMs entirely?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)17:39:32 No.104014709
ong tho hans zimmy and jeremy sovl be bussin fr :flame:
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)18:18:10 No.104015232
How to stay up to date with the latest technological advancements in chi-fi IEMs?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)18:20:15 No.104015256
What are some good eartips? Using the supermix 4 and through some research I ended up with the Dunu S&S, Divinus velvet and Spinfit W1. All silicone tips as I don't hear good things about foam tips but if you have a good recommendation there or other silicone tips I would consider it
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)18:27:18 No.104015331
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)19:09:18 No.104015928
>>104015256
i really like the s&s tips. w1 sometimes feel like the silicone collapses on itself when putting it in, but when they work they're great too. tangzu sancai balanced are pretty nice. also can't go wrong with final type e tips (unless you don't want to lower treble at all)
i really like the s&s tips. w1 sometimes feel like the silicone collapses on itself when putting it in, but when they work they're great too. tangzu sancai balanced are pretty nice. also can't go wrong with final type e tips (unless you don't want to lower treble at all)
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)20:02:48 No.104016492
>>104015256
I use spinfit w1 with SM4 they fit really well. 2nd best for me are springtips from moondrop. Velvets were fine also but aren't really comparable to other two
I use spinfit w1 with SM4 they fit really well. 2nd best for me are springtips from moondrop. Velvets were fine also but aren't really comparable to other two
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)20:05:01 No.104016520
>mogs q5k
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)20:07:01 No.104016546
I think my ears are busted. I have to turn down 3k-8k on almost any iem i've bought. Granted i havent spent anything over 70 dollars I feel mostly hesitant to do so if every headphone or iem just hurts to listen to.
That said, are all the DSP cables with EQ limited to 5 bands, and are there any that have the cable down instead of ear-hooked?
That said, are all the DSP cables with EQ limited to 5 bands, and are there any that have the cable down instead of ear-hooked?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)20:26:18 No.104016780
>>104010807
>compra su chinkshit en mercado libre
Honestly? Yes, you got scammed. Learn your way around aliexpress and enjoy the savings.
>compra su chinkshit en mercado libre
Honestly? Yes, you got scammed. Learn your way around aliexpress and enjoy the savings.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)21:17:03 No.104017419
Comfy $30 pos, Jcally JM20, and EQ. Is this endgame?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)21:20:09 No.104017455
>>104017419
Which pos?
Which pos?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)21:33:55 No.104017599
>>104017419
endgame is no dongle
endgame is no dongle
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)21:48:47 No.104017749
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)21:56:42 No.104017827
Any impression on Walnut V2S?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)22:00:44 No.104017862
>>104017749
>butt hurt dumb boy is trying too hard to fit in
The FiiO FT1 is completely unrivaled at its price range!
The FiiO JM21 is completely unrivaled at its price range!
Those are facts!
DEAL WITH IT!
>butt hurt dumb boy is trying too hard to fit in
The FiiO FT1 is completely unrivaled at its price range!
The FiiO JM21 is completely unrivaled at its price range!
Those are facts!
DEAL WITH IT!
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)22:00:48 No.104017863
>>104017419
>Comfy $30 pos
no need for a price tag, comfy could be freepos or kilobuckpos
>Jcally JM20
transjim stargate 2 for tech window
>EQ
yes
>Comfy $30 pos
no need for a price tag, comfy could be freepos or kilobuckpos
>Jcally JM20
transjim stargate 2 for tech window
>EQ
yes
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)22:07:50 No.104017936
>>104017862
>The FiiO FT1 is completely unrivaled at its price range!
>The FiiO JM21 is completely unrivaled at its price range!
Until they die after 6 months of use.
>The FiiO FT1 is completely unrivaled at its price range!
>The FiiO JM21 is completely unrivaled at its price range!
Until they die after 6 months of use.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)22:19:17 No.104018055
>>104017862
>ft1
aint that the one with a design flaw so bad almost every review as of late had broken cups?
>JM21
piss poor battery life
>ft1
aint that the one with a design flaw so bad almost every review as of late had broken cups?
>JM21
piss poor battery life
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)22:29:57 No.104018144
>>104017936
>muh anecdotal evidence!
Kek!
>>104018055
But the FiiO already fixed their FT1.
>piss poor battery life
Stop listening to placebo shit like FLACebo and DSDung! If you truly care about battery life, then you would just buy a modified iPod Classic 7th Generation that has a 3000 mAh battery in the eBay, or you can modify it by yourself! The battery life literally lasts over 100 hours if the volume is not at the maximum.
>muh anecdotal evidence!
Kek!
>>104018055
But the FiiO already fixed their FT1.
>piss poor battery life
Stop listening to placebo shit like FLACebo and DSDung! If you truly care about battery life, then you would just buy a modified iPod Classic 7th Generation that has a 3000 mAh battery in the eBay, or you can modify it by yourself! The battery life literally lasts over 100 hours if the volume is not at the maximum.
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)22:34:11 No.104018169
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)22:38:45 No.104018215
>>104018144
>shipping out flawed products
couldn't be me!
>FLACebo and DSDung!
>doesn't know about atrocious standby battery drain
they should get you off of their payroll, you do a shit job
>shipping out flawed products
couldn't be me!
>FLACebo and DSDung!
>doesn't know about atrocious standby battery drain
they should get you off of their payroll, you do a shit job
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)22:42:22 No.104018249
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)22:45:43 No.104018280
>headpos law
any other laws i should be aware of?
any other laws i should be aware of?
Anonymous 01/23/25(Thu)22:53:39 No.104018372
someone fetch the /iemg/ listzo copypasta
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)00:10:59 No.104019189
>wanker 2
>2pin connectors
GG, it's over for everyone, Thankzu coming in with a giant slayer, a dragon conqueror, a god killer. That pos? Post-obsoleted.
tanchshit, coondrop, turdears, all BTFO!
>2pin connectors
GG, it's over for everyone, Thankzu coming in with a giant slayer, a dragon conqueror, a god killer. That pos? Post-obsoleted.
tanchshit, coondrop, turdears, all BTFO!
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)00:42:29 No.104019495
>>104019189
Wanker was a pos regardless of the connector. I would get bunny or gate instead.
Wanker was a pos regardless of the connector. I would get bunny or gate instead.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)00:50:28 No.104019552
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)00:50:56 No.104019557
>>104019552
shartur music
shartur music
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)00:54:58 No.104019584
>>104019189
Which 2pin? QDC? It's going to crumble after a year or two.
Which 2pin? QDC? It's going to crumble after a year or two.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)01:16:29 No.104019744
does anyone have an eq preset for the tanchjim bunny?
recently bought it (3.5mm version with a dongle) and im not sure where to start with it eq wise
recently bought it (3.5mm version with a dongle) and im not sure where to start with it eq wise
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)01:30:02 No.104019859
any earhooks with ldac?
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)01:30:51 No.104019864
>>104019744
just press play and enjoy
just press play and enjoy
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)01:57:19 No.104020073
>>104019744
Start with reading the EQ guide. Online presets are only marginally better than nothing. You can also try peqdb to get a rough idea what overall tonality you prefer.
Start with reading the EQ guide. Online presets are only marginally better than nothing. You can also try peqdb to get a rough idea what overall tonality you prefer.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)03:02:00 No.104020584
is HiBy R3 II any good?
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)03:22:44 No.104020734
>>104020073
can't be arsed to read, I just want to hear music
can't be arsed to read, I just want to hear music
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)03:24:12 No.104020747
>>104020734
Get hearing aids then.
Get hearing aids then.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)03:27:25 No.104020775
>>104020747
get aids then
get aids then
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)05:12:22 No.104021510
>>104018280
speakertroon law
speakertroon law
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)05:46:44 No.104021791
>>104021510
That's just headpos law. When speakers are mentioned invoke the headpos low.
That's just headpos law. When speakers are mentioned invoke the headpos low.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)06:01:49 No.104021905
>>104020584
Solid for what it is. Decent sound, clean UI, and good battery life, but don't expect it to punch above its weight class. If you need balanced output and LDAC, though, it's a pretty reasonable choice for the price. Is there a specific feature you're after?
Solid for what it is. Decent sound, clean UI, and good battery life, but don't expect it to punch above its weight class. If you need balanced output and LDAC, though, it's a pretty reasonable choice for the price. Is there a specific feature you're after?
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)07:05:58 No.104022356
>>104017455
Varies between Q1 Pro and Zero2
Varies between Q1 Pro and Zero2
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)07:31:31 No.104022524
>>104009445
why is tanchjim so against making stealth looking pos? id buy that if it wasn't so flashy
why is tanchjim so against making stealth looking pos? id buy that if it wasn't so flashy
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)08:02:59 No.104022818
why is simgot so good, bros?
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)08:27:18 No.104023028
is Tangzu Xuanwu Gate any good?
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:00:03 No.104023388
>>104014679
Shio is out of production
you can use it to flex but only if you have the shiroi lego
>>104016520
the BTR17 is objectively really good for a bluetooth dongle
Shio is out of production
you can use it to flex but only if you have the shiroi lego
>>104016520
the BTR17 is objectively really good for a bluetooth dongle
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:01:42 No.104023411
>phone has no audio jack
>Options are dongles flopping around, messily gluing a DAC to the phone, expensive Bluetooth DACs, or just getting some dumb and easy to lose Bluetooth IEMs
This is all so stupid
>Options are dongles flopping around, messily gluing a DAC to the phone, expensive Bluetooth DACs, or just getting some dumb and easy to lose Bluetooth IEMs
This is all so stupid
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:08:19 No.104023486
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:09:43 No.104023503
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:12:16 No.104023536
>>104023411
just get a USB c cable with a dac built in
just get a USB c cable with a dac built in
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:15:53 No.104023586
https://peqdb.com/
https://peqdb.com/graphs/
Everything sounds so much better with this target curve.
https://peqdb.com/graphs/
Everything sounds so much better with this target curve.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:15:54 No.104023587
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:17:17 No.104023604
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:17:53 No.104023616
>>104023536
I'm trying to find something that is not as dangly.
https://www.amazon.com/JSAUX-Adapter-Headphone-Compatible-Samsung/dp/B0BQBX4CWV is a decent example of what I am looking for, but the actual quality of it seems dubious
>>104023587
well excuse me for not being omniscient
I'm trying to find something that is not as dangly.
https://www.amazon.com/JSAUX-Adapte
>>104023587
well excuse me for not being omniscient
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:19:10 No.104023633
>>104023586
This post reeks of the brown hands typing.
This post reeks of the brown hands typing.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:20:34 No.104023644
>>104023587
What if you don't own a crapple phone?
What if you don't own a crapple phone?
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:21:12 No.104023655
>>104023604
Sharur is an AMERICAN and a Stanford master's student genius. That's why PEQdB is so good.
Sharur is an AMERICAN and a Stanford master's student genius. That's why PEQdB is so good.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:24:53 No.104023693
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:26:43 No.104023720
>>104023644
Even chink Xiaomi phone have magnet now
Even chink Xiaomi phone have magnet now
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:27:14 No.104023723
>>104023644
then consider samsung S24+ or google pixel 8 pro or something with wireless charging
then consider samsung S24+ or google pixel 8 pro or something with wireless charging
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:29:05 No.104023749
>>104023693
so NBA players and Barack Obama are africans instead of Americans ?
so NBA players and Barack Obama are africans instead of Americans ?
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:41:11 No.104023857
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:45:47 No.104023905
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:48:37 No.104023934
>>104023749
they are niggers
they are niggers
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:50:50 No.104023965
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:51:12 No.104023971
>>104023411
just get these babies
just get these babies
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:51:42 No.104023977
>>104023971
Fuck no
Fuck no
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)09:57:17 No.104024044
>>104023965
wait so this top 0.1% of human capital stole a curve from someone else, passed it off as his own, then created a fake listen test site that just applies the same curve to every IEM?
and we're supposed to pretend that he's a genius?
wait so this top 0.1% of human capital stole a curve from someone else, passed it off as his own, then created a fake listen test site that just applies the same curve to every IEM?
and we're supposed to pretend that he's a genius?
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)10:06:06 No.104024127
>>104024044
No, it provides a custom curve. Peqdb curve is just the average of what people ended up preferring.
No, it provides a custom curve. Peqdb curve is just the average of what people ended up preferring.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)10:08:35 No.104024152
>>104024044
He took all that's available from squig.link (like several dozen of people's) and that's one of them telling him to stop.
Either way, hope your next air travel will be on an airbus.
He took all that's available from squig.link (like several dozen of people's) and that's one of them telling him to stop.
Either way, hope your next air travel will be on an airbus.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)10:09:26 No.104024162
>>104024127
people were plugging random answers into peqdb and were getting basically the same curve
>>104024152
I drive
people were plugging random answers into peqdb and were getting basically the same curve
>>104024152
I drive
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)10:18:29 No.104024276
>>104023411
Dongle is your best bet, just quit being so autistic, they're not a big deal.
Dongle is your best bet, just quit being so autistic, they're not a big deal.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)10:37:48 No.104024543
>>104023977
they are good anon
they are good anon
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)12:10:12 No.104025573
>>104023536
which one
which one
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)12:20:09 No.104025675
>>104017827
tastes terrible, worst nut I've ever had. It didn't even look edible when I cracked the shell open.
tastes terrible, worst nut I've ever had. It didn't even look edible when I cracked the shell open.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)12:20:21 No.104025678
![But_is_it_Moondrop_Meteor_review-[qeR33rjaHWM]-00_09_35.333](https://i.4cdn.org/g/1737739221821970s.jpg)
kek
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)12:48:34 No.104026003
>>104025678
omegalul chat
omegalul chat
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)12:49:35 No.104026019
>>104025678
BA pos, avoid.
BA pos, avoid.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)13:00:41 No.104026163
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)13:30:23 No.104026611
nice to see a proper earpod clone pop up
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)13:31:35 No.104026634
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)14:02:24 No.104027115
After being in PostNL limbo for a month, KB02 has arrived.
Really good build and beautiful resin shell, especially for the $23 I paid.
Sounds just like your typical 1DD, the bass is good, I don't really feel the bone conduction but if you hit the shell with your finger, you can hear a "boing" sound from the bone conductor vibrating.
Perhaps it adds more weight to the 100-200hz, bass around that range sound fuller, I was expecting some kind of haptic feedback, but no, you can't even feel the shake with your fingers.
Really good build and beautiful resin shell, especially for the $23 I paid.
Sounds just like your typical 1DD, the bass is good, I don't really feel the bone conduction but if you hit the shell with your finger, you can hear a "boing" sound from the bone conductor vibrating.
Perhaps it adds more weight to the 100-200hz, bass around that range sound fuller, I was expecting some kind of haptic feedback, but no, you can't even feel the shake with your fingers.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)14:11:37 No.104027259
Some closeup.
The nozzle has a metal grill, so I don't know what kind of tuning filter they used. At least that means earwax won't easily get in there if you remove them regularly.
The nozzle has a metal grill, so I don't know what kind of tuning filter they used. At least that means earwax won't easily get in there if you remove them regularly.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)14:24:48 No.104027426
>>104023857
Mental Illness
Mental Illness
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)14:24:56 No.104027428
>>104026634
>ugly and chonky
>BA pos
>smooth nozzle
>inverted polarity
>3 stars by Mr. Sleepy
CHINESIUM MAXIMUM ALERT ! DO NOT REDEEM SAAAR
>ugly and chonky
>BA pos
>smooth nozzle
>inverted polarity
>3 stars by Mr. Sleepy
CHINESIUM MAXIMUM ALERT ! DO NOT REDEEM SAAAR
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)14:47:38 No.104027781
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)14:49:36 No.104027802
>>104027428
I am redeeming. You cannot stop me.
I am redeeming. You cannot stop me.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)14:52:29 No.104027827
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)14:54:37 No.104027858
>>104023028
meh. bass-lite, kinda bright tilted, and i detected some timbre issues in the mid treble. tribrids like mega5est and oracle mk3 have superior end-to-end tuning. gate has dope CNC'd shell aesthetics tho
meh. bass-lite, kinda bright tilted, and i detected some timbre issues in the mid treble. tribrids like mega5est and oracle mk3 have superior end-to-end tuning. gate has dope CNC'd shell aesthetics tho
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)14:57:28 No.104027912
>>104026019
does anyone know at what level 0dibi measures distortion?
does anyone know at what level 0dibi measures distortion?
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:01:20 No.104027970
After being somewhat disappointed with the second cheapest PMP recommendations from the OP (read my thoughts here >>103994977 TL;DR Rockbox is great, output is noisier than my 15 y.o laptop, F20 came with a faulty scrollwheel ), I got the ap80 pro-x. It arrives tomorrow and I'll review it. If it's noisy chinkshit like the H2/F20, I want it removed from the OP. You can't recommend sensitive IEMs and noisy players in the same post.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:01:21 No.104027972
>>104027115
as basically "Cadenza Pro," at the same price, i guess it's a welcome budget pos. i can't muster any concrete cons besides imagining it adds another point of failure, but if it's maybe-noticeable it's moot
as basically "Cadenza Pro," at the same price, i guess it's a welcome budget pos. i can't muster any concrete cons besides imagining it adds another point of failure, but if it's maybe-noticeable it's moot
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:05:04 No.104028034
>>104027970
the hiby R1 doesn't have this issue...
the hiby R1 doesn't have this issue...
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:09:44 No.104028118
>>104027970
No AP80 Pro-X won't be noisy like the F20. You can share your impressions of course. There are niggles with nearly all PMP to make concessions for, but all things considered it's a fine tiny player, which is a rarer form factor
No AP80 Pro-X won't be noisy like the F20. You can share your impressions of course. There are niggles with nearly all PMP to make concessions for, but all things considered it's a fine tiny player, which is a rarer form factor
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:10:59 No.104028139
The F20 is definitely the noisiest source in the OP recs. It's mainly provided as a rec because
>you can buy them new (unlike iPods)
>and install rockbox
If those two factors are irrelevant to you, you should pick other options
>you can buy them new (unlike iPods)
>and install rockbox
If those two factors are irrelevant to you, you should pick other options
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:11:13 No.104028142
>>104027827
Their DDs are no good, sir.
Their DDs are no good, sir.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:13:11 No.104028179
>>104028142
hottest cold take in my arsenal is that environmental noise/distortion is much more important than transducer-related distortion (in other words, isolation >>>>> distortion in terms of importance)
hottest cold take in my arsenal is that environmental noise/distortion is much more important than transducer-related distortion (in other words, isolation >>>>> distortion in terms of importance)
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:15:56 No.104028222
>>104028034
decent PMP? worth getting?
decent PMP? worth getting?
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:20:02 No.104028283
>>104027970
You can use an attenuator like iematch to fix the F20. I built a passive adapter pcb and a case to house it with the dap (that also adapts to 4.4mm) because dongles are cringe. But yeah you get what you pay for as the boomers like to say.
You can use an attenuator like iematch to fix the F20. I built a passive adapter pcb and a case to house it with the dap (that also adapts to 4.4mm) because dongles are cringe. But yeah you get what you pay for as the boomers like to say.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:20:21 No.104028288
>>104028222
once they fix error 13 sure, doesn't bother me but it can be a dealbreaker for sure.
If you pause a track and come back to it in 5-10min (didn't really count how long it takes), it doesn't remember the track position and you need to replay the track.
Other than that, it's rock solid. Battery lasts me the entire week.
once they fix error 13 sure, doesn't bother me but it can be a dealbreaker for sure.
If you pause a track and come back to it in 5-10min (didn't really count how long it takes), it doesn't remember the track position and you need to replay the track.
Other than that, it's rock solid. Battery lasts me the entire week.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:21:02 No.104028295
>>104027972
KB01/KB02 or Cadenza would be just a matter of preference, I specifically picked 02 on sale for the BCD, even tho it's barely noticeable, the DD is solid.
It also comes with 9 pairs of tips (SML, black/gray/white) and standard black 2 core cables.
All in all, very satisfying purchase, one level above those cheapest plastic pos like gate and wankers.
KB01/KB02 or Cadenza would be just a matter of preference, I specifically picked 02 on sale for the BCD, even tho it's barely noticeable, the DD is solid.
It also comes with 9 pairs of tips (SML, black/gray/white) and standard black 2 core cables.
All in all, very satisfying purchase, one level above those cheapest plastic pos like gate and wankers.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:22:26 No.104028314
>>104028222
Nope!
Just buy a modified iPod Classic 7th Generation that has an SSD in the eBay or modify it by yourself!
You get what you pay for!
If you're really that poor, then just buy a Mechen M30!
Stay away from MP3 Players that have touch screens because if you don't then you may as well use your smartphone as an MP3 Player!
Nope!
Just buy a modified iPod Classic 7th Generation that has an SSD in the eBay or modify it by yourself!
You get what you pay for!
If you're really that poor, then just buy a Mechen M30!
Stay away from MP3 Players that have touch screens because if you don't then you may as well use your smartphone as an MP3 Player!
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:22:50 No.104028317
>>104028283
isn't the iematch just an impedance adaptor?
isn't the iematch just an impedance adaptor?
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:23:18 No.104028323
>>104028314
Do not get a 7th gen like this anon says, the 7th gen is prone to hissing with more sensitive IEMs and it's quite lacking in power.
Something like the R1 is a much nicer choice (I switched to the R1 from a 5th gen classic).
Do not get a 7th gen like this anon says, the 7th gen is prone to hissing with more sensitive IEMs and it's quite lacking in power.
Something like the R1 is a much nicer choice (I switched to the R1 from a 5th gen classic).
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:24:19 No.104028335
>>104028323
Also, by the time you're done modding your ipod you'll have spent more than you would, if you just bought the chinese pos.
Also, by the time you're done modding your ipod you'll have spent more than you would, if you just bought the chinese pos.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:24:41 No.104028338
>>104028317
It has a -10dB mode and a -20dB mode if I remember correctly.
It has a -10dB mode and a -20dB mode if I remember correctly.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:26:44 No.104028368
>>104028323
>he has bad anecdotal evidence
You're a chump! :3
Skill issue and IQ issue!
>>104028335
>T. lazy boy!
>he has bad anecdotal evidence
You're a chump! :3
Skill issue and IQ issue!
>>104028335
>T. lazy boy!
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:28:19 No.104028386
>>104028368
bwo I've been rocking the ipos before this general was even a thing, don't talk to me like this you fricking chump.
Don't get me wrong, I still love the iPod but at this point it's just a grift of overpaying for a cummy example on your classifieds of choice and then overpaying for an SD adapter that works reliably with it.
bwo I've been rocking the ipos before this general was even a thing, don't talk to me like this you fricking chump.
Don't get me wrong, I still love the iPod but at this point it's just a grift of overpaying for a cummy example on your classifieds of choice and then overpaying for an SD adapter that works reliably with it.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:28:57 No.104028398
>>104028317
It's a voltage divider.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/forum/index.php?threads/review-and-measurements-of-ifi-ear-buddy-and-iematch.4707/
You only get +3 Ohm output impedance for 5:1 voltage reduction but I could be wrong.
It's a voltage divider.
https://www.audiosciencereview.com/
You only get +3 Ohm output impedance for 5:1 voltage reduction but I could be wrong.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:31:32 No.104028441
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:31:32 No.104028442
endgvmv...
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:32:33 No.104028458
>>104028441
*rapes u*
*rapes u*
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:32:39 No.104028461
>>104028441
Fiio lost.
Fiio lost.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:34:06 No.104028483
>>104028442
Endgumu?
Endgumu?
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:34:29 No.104028489
>>104028483
Endgumu.
Endgumu.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:36:21 No.104028511
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:40:52 No.104028583
tea time.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:42:21 No.104028606
>>104028583
Indeed.
Indeed.
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:45:03 No.104028643
Anonymous 01/24/25(Fri)15:45:22 No.104028647
>>104009445
Not sure if this is the right place but does anyone have earbud recommendations for an s23 ultra?
I need them to stay on all day without ever falling out due to head tilting. And maybe with noise cancellation too so I can hear clearly while videocalling (it can get noisy where I work)
budget: $20-$100
Thank you in advance!
Not sure if this is the right place but does anyone have earbud recommendations for an s23 ultra?
I need them to stay on all day without ever falling out due to head tilting. And maybe with noise cancellation too so I can hear clearly while videocalling (it can get noisy where I work)
budget: $20-$100
Thank you in advance!