dildomotics editionThis thread is for the discussion of portable media players and in-ear monitors.• /iemg/ Recommends HackMD:https://hackmd.io/@AyPeeEye/S1sNUVosu• Extensive PMP Guide:https://azalush5.hatenablog.com/entry/2022/01/dap-comparison-2022-01• Why use a PMP instead of a phone?>better DAC/AMP>more output power so it can drive higher impedance headphones>smaller sizes than phones for activities like exercise>physical buttons>headphone jacks>some people can't use smartphone at work/use dumbphones• How to request advice:>Budget>Source (phone or PMPs)>Location>Kind (in-ears or earbuds)>Sound Signature (or genres you like, important!)>Past gear and your thoughts on them (important!)/iemg/ IEM Hall of Fame:• https://hackmd.io/@AyPeeEye/S1sNUVosu#Hall-of-Fame/iemg/ Earbuds Hall of Fame:• https://hackmd.io/@AyPeeEye/S1sNUVosu#Hall-of-Fame1/pmp/ Hall of Fame:• Your phone• Hiby R3 Pro / Pro Saber• Sony NWA-55 + Mr Walkman mod• Fiio M11+/USB/BT DAC/ Hall of Fame:• Tempotec Sonata HD Pro• e1da 9038s/d• Qudelix 5K• CX-Pro Audio 31993/TWS/ Hall of Fame:• none(because people keep asking)• https://www.scarbir.com/Old thread: >>87443606
Should I buy Airpods Pro for 13000 rubles or not? Huh? Huh?
>>87464399Z!
Reminder that crinacle is based and his rankings are the objective truth
>>87464399No. Dont give OHUEVSHIY KABAN any money.
>>87464434Seems like a fair price no? I'm just apprehensive of getting left in the dust when superior Airpods Pro 2 come out in fall
>>87464426i see, well according to his ranking, the arias are the best for under $100https://crinacle.com/rankings/iems/so was the schizo last thread just wrong then?
>>87464446retard
>>87464446>the arias are the best for under $100WRONG
>>87464453that's what i said? which iem under 100 is ranked higher?also see OP's pic>>87464459but that's what crinacle said and >>87464426 said crinacle is always right
>>87464446let's see, do you trust>every single acclaimed audio revieweror>anonymous 4chinz posters
>>87464467His MSRP not updated like forever. ER2s are the best sub $100 IEMs by miles. You can even get ER2SR for $49 in muttland.
>>87464467The er2se hasn't been over $100 in years if ever except as an msrp that nobody actually charged.
>>87464482>>87464488oh i see, but i don't want to rape my ears desu>>87464471i feel like these guys are just schizo posting, but i also feel like reviewers just shill everything though. every iem review is "New BEST $100 IEM!!??"
Hey, just wanted to say someone in this thread a few weeks ago told me to get CCA CRA's, and I did and they work beautifully, probably one of the best pairs of headphones I've ever used except stuff that's like $100+, thanks guys
>>87464446>chinkacle
-$200 already lol
>>87464499See the HackMD link in the OP for some reviewers who actually know what they're talking about. These threads are kind of a shithole, I just come here to shitpost and bait the schizos lel
>>87464520they're worse than kato
>>87464520finally, an etymotic that won't sexually violate my ea-->picreloh no
If I just got an S21 FE, should I just get galaxy buds? About to pull the trigger on pic related for some TWS budsI've had wired for so long and I want to try wireless now since I've started to pay attention to the cable noise and it's annoying
>>87464646it you're set on wireless then yeah, buds aren't that bad of a choice.
>>87464646I have Buds Pro and they're based. Know that new model is coming this fall though
>>87464646Get the buds pro, or wait a few months for the buds pro 2 to release and then get the buds pro on clearanceBut generally the buds are pretty damn decent for big brand wireless earbuds even the ones in your pic
>>87464657well I mean I got the S21 FE instead of the newer models because they were also -30% off, I'd be happy getting the most out of my money with the discountsi mean im still using MDR 7506's as headphones so i'd like to think these IEMs would last long as well
bros i just bought the ariasin a few days ill tell you how it goes desu!
Do planars have this weird metallic timbre or is it just my Timeless QC issue
>>87465003Best of luck on the shipping speed (if you bought from ali)
Budget is ~200 USDSHould I get the 7Hz Timeless or something else? I value long term comfort and durability.
>>87465065Thanks anon, though i actually just bought them on amazon since they're the same price, so i should be getting them in a few days
are these endgame?https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e4XWRD3c08
got some cheapo kbear stellar, I'm really surprised by how good these sound. also read that vidos are the same thing so I bought 4 pairs for cheap, great beaters.if someone has other earbuds that might be interesting please tellalso looking for dongle recs $10-50 range. Already have the blue CX31993 but they're so-so imo.
>>87465357apple dongle
>>87465357the TC35B is a little metal block with a USB-C plug on one end and a 3.5 mm jack on the other, and no cable to wear out. the form factor is particularly great for headphone cables with right-angle plugs.
>>87464646Get the snoy wf 1000 xm4
what is the iem equivalent to these?
>>87465476MH1C
Should I get Moondrop Snow Arias or do they die if a single drop of sweat or dust gets in them? Tempted to buy them since no paint for it to chip off like previous Arias.
>>87465893avoid that pos
>>87465893they come with six spare filters. the filter is paper, so as long as you don't sweat into the nozzle they'll be fine. at least it isn't cloth
>>87465893They sound significantly worse than Aria 2021. Paint chipping is a meme forced by schizos.
Why can't I find the ER2XR version without a month shipping?
>>87465158Nothing with BAs for bass is endgame.
>>87466018but s8...
>>87465996>They sound significantly worse than Aria 2021how is this even possible
>>87466065It isn't
>>87466065New driver and tuning. Significantly is not the right word, they're noticeably worse, but still good both for price and overall.
>>87466125post a picture of your pair
>watch the moondrop interview video>moondrop CEO's office is covered in anime figures, he has an anime screensaverbased weeb company
>>87466185>chinks larping as japs>basedRetard
>>87464399lmao kys
>>87466231Most of the modern anime production is outsourced to China.
>>87466231yeah because westoid tranny weebs are any betterjaps don't really care about advertising most of their stuff internationally, so somebody has toat least bugmen can do it with some level of decency, unlike trannoids
Got the moondrop springs m. They are kind of small for medium size...
>>87466499Did you get your free iem with them?
>>87466515No. I bought the 3 pairs pack
>get final e tips>get free iem with qc problems>get moondrop spring tips>get free iem with qc problemsim seeing a pattern here
>>87466531Moondrop spring is only about as good reverse kz starline, just slightly more comfortable. Overrated hype of moondrop product as usual.
>>87466659They are the most comfortable eartips out there.
>>87466251no u
>feel like I'm getting lower volume from left ear>Might I have ear loss? IM GETTIN DEAF>Take off kz zax and put them on my ears swapped sides.>They sound ok and perfectly balanced >The fuck>Put L into left ear and R into right ear.>L sounds lowerTHE FUCK
>>87467100it's destroying your hearing bro
>>87467104Then why when I put R into L and L into R they sound perfectly balanced?
>>87464399ЗЭД ЗЭД ЗЭДCVOИХ HE БPOZAEM
>>87467100Is something out of phase? Unlikely but I can't think of anything else
>>87467100Then you have an insertion issue. The left one is either not making a good seal or its blocking its opening against a bend in your ear canal. Try different tips.
bump
>>87464482>ER2>$49sauce? last i check the $50 promo at adorama has ended
>>87464379based op
DD + piezo meme.
Anyone used the "tozo T10"Looked good as a wagie iem since the waterproof rating but the reviews on Amazon seem even faker than usualAlready tried the galaxy buds pro and the fitment was absolutely awful
>>87468439Mifo s
>>87465893>>87465974Same as Chu, just isolate and store it with some silica after use and they will last foreverDon't be modest on the silica, make a literal bed of it for your Arias, more is better here
>>87468502>Mifo s>$200They do look comfortable but damn is that the minimum you need to spend to not get garbage?
>>87468542
>>87468542Do Moonshitters really?
Is there a guide for PMP?I want something:>Comfy (physical buttons, no touchscreen)>Cheap>Either large storage capacity or expendable with SD (64GB minimum)I don't really care about other features like bluetooth
>be anon #87468542>literally has to baby a $20 chinkshit iem like it's a kilobuck or else it'll shit itself, which it inevitably will the monent he uses it>projects and calls others as coping poorfag SEAniggers for not accepting his coping mechanismi feel bad for you chang. i hope you're mentally well irl
>>87468998sandisk sansa + rockbox
>>87469043meant for chink & big silica shill>>87468542
>giving legit advice for Aria>mention Chu alongside it>schizo starts autistically screeching that's gonna be a yikes from me
SIRSRedeem the Supernova
>>87464379Hey /g/ , I'm a /k/ tourist looking for some advice on pic related. I'm recently picked these up for range time and some tunes so I can leave my phone Inna car.Was it a good purchase? What's the best use of daps? How are they really different from mp3s?
>>87468998I like my Xduoo x3IIBattery life leaves something to be desired though.
I'm looking for a pair of wireless earbuds with characteristics similar to those of Sennheiser CX 400BT that cost about as much or less. From the little research I did myself, my attention was caught by Realme Buds Air 2, HUAWEI FreeBuds 4i, and Samsung Buds 2. How are they?
>>87469115meant for >>87469043
>>87466491You sound mentall ill chang
>>87469202The nwa55 is utterly based as long as you don't try and use with massive headphones, not sure about the buds but treat them very gently as a fixed cable is a potential point of failure.Go here for firmware mod for a55 https://www.nwmods.ml/
is kz cca better than chu?
>>87469497in the qc department yes
>>87469497in the sound department no
>>87469497in the tinnitus department theyre equal
>>87466185>company handling beryllium on their new SSP line>somehow everything is cluttered and there's traces of toxic beryllium everywhere and neither mask/gloves or even safe environmentI have mixed opinions..
>>87469440The seller said it was japanese only. Is there anyway to change the UI language?
Looking to build a tester collection for my senpai>neutral>chu>V shaped>cca cra>bassy>mele>bright>Hzsound heartmirror
>>87469899Firmware mod will fix that.
any difference moondrop chu mic/without ? another failure point in cable or just 2 dollar diff
>>87470111>another failure pointfirst
>>87470182what does that mean
>>87469955Forget the Mele. It's not doing anything special at all for the price. CRA is just as bassy, and better everywhere else.
>>87470266CRA is horrible and should be avoided by anyone
>>87470333say why pajeet
>>87470384abhorrent tuning
>>87470396abhorrent opinion
>>87470333>CRA is horrible and should be avoided by anyonehello pajeet spammer
>>87470438shill is mad
cca cra has bad qcmoondrop chu causes tinnitus
>>87470549i bought both because you autists never name an alternative
>>87470696Maybe you should try getting a job.
>>87470715i will just buy the anime waifu iem you autistic nerd
>>87469955Unironically CRA takes place of Mele and Hzsound. There's a reason for CCC trinity>>87470250Yes>>87470696Alternative at <$20? Only if you want literal worse IEMs in nearly every aspect. Do you want to throw money away on superfluous bad-quality shit that is obsolete?
>>87469064I discovered Rockbox and found this guide on their sitehttps://www.rockbox.org/wiki/BuyersGuide
>>87469955Oh and gonna add that EDA balanced is considered a slightly better tuned CRA, albeit at a higher price. The only real different "taste" to test imo is a dark/warm neutral, at cheaper range, that would be Final E1000/2000
Bought a new 2.5 cable by a brand called Thouliess and it's just perfect. Love the malleable earhooks and small plugs. Best one I've had so far, even better than 30$ ones.
>>87470035Ah okay. Thank you friend. Now I'm off to find all the flacs for free I can
someone recomend good workout earbud ~$100 please. Tried Jabra elite 4 but they don't fit my ear well
Am I using EQ like a retard? Should it really only be used to balance headphones/iems to target? Most of the AutoEQ oratory1990 stuff sounds like tinny shit.
>>87470696Because there's not a single alternative with significant improvement until you enter kilobuck rangeThis is how bad diminishing returns in this hobby areIt's pretty much as >>87470765 say, the memed up CCC is legit enough for 99% of people, you don't need anything else unless you just feel like investing into an IEM collection (and Moondrop's higher end stuff, to give an example, ARE worth the investment)
>>87470935As someone just wading in the shallow waters of EQ, I find what it offers is personalization. For me, I prefer darker treble, whereas most IEMs are tuned bright. I leave most else untouched, and only tune down treble peaks. Target bass is usually too weak for me, might be resulting in the "tinny" sound you describe. Idk what nerds like "reference" bass at the level of the likes of ER2SE, it sounds like paper plates being tapped
>>87470984Here's a (you) ugly and ill pajeet
>>87468542You're a cute lad
>>87470765idk what you nerds talk about , so moondrop chu is the best at 20 dollar? ok i will go order it then you cringe pajeets
>>87471030>>87471047>>87464379Enjoy your Etydildos, troons
>>87471067Kill yourself sharur
>>87471058Basically but it might be broken 1 second - 2 weeks after you open it but you're buying a $20 electronic product anyway you cheap fuck so you deserve the dice roll bitch
>>87470935EQ is like condiment, use it to adjust the shit to your taste but you can leave it if you think it's already good without it.
schizo is malding again
>>87471084you didnt name an alternative so i dont care bitch ass autist
Press S to spit on Sharurs father grave
for me, it's MIA (moonrover, illumination, andromeda)
>>87470847shit iemshit dongleshit cable
>>87471219Thanks for the (you), at least not a shitskin
>>87465476any chink iem
>>87471240spanish = negro
Everyone talks about CRA and tinnitus, but the Moondrop Aria gave me gender disphoria. Sure I put my older sister's clothes a few times as a teen but I grew from it for years until I brought the moonshit Aria
>>87471190S
>>87471308You live in the USA and you're not white, your point?
>>87471058Best for weeb tuning
What is a preamp vs an amp?
>>87469798>new ssp linelink
>>87471162Yes, moondrop chu is best sub 20. Even if it breaks, they'll give you refund so w/e, you get $10 spring tips you can use for free if it happens.
>iemslollmao even
>>87471943an amplifier is an electronic device that raises the voltage and/or current of an input signal, normally expected to do so proportionally to the input signal. in audio, a preamplifier raises the level of a signal coming from one component and sends it to another. a power amplifier raises the level of a signal for the purpose of driving an output transducer, such as speakers or headphones. for example, a microphone preamp raises the weak signal coming from a microphone up to line level, and a phonograph preamp raises the weak signal coming from the turntable cartridge up to line level.
you have to be a fag to be buying this shit
>>87470696Eda Balanced
>>87472144lmao i know like 5 of those words nigga explain like i'm 2
>>87472494https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amplifier
I prefer my 03 + CX 31993 than the Arias with Springs tips + CX 31993Comfort wise it's also better, Arias keeps escaping from my ear.
Got me picrel. In short, it's shit.Main problem is their fit, shells are very big and weirdly shaped. I guess they've tried to design it so it perfectly fits auricles but since human ears slightly differ from person to person and plastic isn't exactly flexible, they just don't. There's only one very specific way you can insert them, so specific in fact, that I can feel significant difference in fit between my left and right ears, something I never had with any other iems, even with big plastic shells (namely edx and cra(p)).Naturally, shit fit implies shit seal, which implies shit bass. And that really is the case! Even fr graphs found online show toned down bass but in reality it's basically non-existent, w/ eq bass appears to the degree of not sounding like hi-pass filter was applied but it's by no means punchy or engaging, even stock chu shits on it. Also they're VERY non-linear, past 2k there are audible peaks and dips every 2 octaves and it makes a lot of music sound very wrong.Only two things going for them are cute girl on the box (though even here they're mogged by memedrop girls that are way cuter) and absence of mud/overall clarity. So if you want neutralish sound signature, your 12$ would be much better spent on quarks, thanks for reading my blog.
>>87472651>chink weebshit>its shitImagine my shock...
>>87472970moondrop is chink and is the weebest of shits but their iems are really good
>>87472651
>>87472158why? seems like high T product to me
>>87473143>reduced bass>high tpick one
>>87472651>falling for the big breasted maid succubuslmao at least coomdrop has classy, fair, and slender maidens
>>87472651it has an anime girl on the box, but it's bad? i don't know who to trust anymore.
Ok so pictures make it look really ugly, it's less ugly irl, but I still prefer looks of CRA silver
>>87473632Some details to note that I have not heard brought up. The EDA shell (pictured on the right) is a new design. It is not as contoured as DQ6/CRN, but also not completely smooth and bulbous like CRA. There is a small hump on the upper ridge, the middle part is contoured to be slimmer, and the bottom "V" part of the shell is broader, but less pronounced/poke-y. All around, it is a slightly slimmer profile than CRA. Time will tell if these are comfortable changes for my ears (also sound impressions to come)
>>87473632>EDA Blanced editionis this a typo?
>>87473792From creators of MOONDORP.
>>87469899use google lens and translate the menu from your phone, it translates on the go. it helped me set my wm1a to english from japanese.>>87469043>he cant wash his iems
>>87473792Sir we are audio lovers not English marketing companies. Please enjoy sound of products and ignore typographical errors
>>87473792blace it
>>87473823It REALLY makes me laff that this is their official aliexpress store pic
>>87473829>Sir we are audio lovers not English marketing companies. Please enjoy sound of products and ignore typographical errorsthis but unironically i'm here enjoying the excellence of my $20 investment, while limp wristed fags needs to insert $1000 placebo into their prissy ears
>>87471440Why do you think he lives exclusively on discord?
btw for any /csg/ bros, the typical KZ SPC 2-core cable that comes with their "upper end" IEMs smells quite strong. will need to air it out a little before storage
the true endgame iem has arrived
>>87474602i'll pass
>>87474602It's almost good aside from the 8k rollercoaster
>>87474602My penishole isn't ready for this kind of sounding
>>87469190that looks deliciously flat and smooth>7th Acoustics>Indonesian companyalso:>Elysian Acoustics>Malaysian companySEAchads company are legit lowkey top-tier
thoughts on p1 max vs s12?
>>87475242P1 MAX is darker, S12 is brighter and more bass I think? Otherwise just decide on looks/fit
is kz esx good
>>87464379i got a plastic tip stuck in my ear one time using an etymotic er4xr and i had to go to the emergency room to get it taken out and it cost me like 100 bucksgod tier bass though i love them
>>87476465you couldnt just go next door with a pair of tweezers?
>>87474602 Why if Crin doesn’t like Harman tuning does he go out of his way to Harman tune his colab IEMs?
>>87476661>he go out of his way to Harman tune his colab IEMs?You are giving him wayyy to much credit
>>87476711With his help even KZ managed to tune one set into something that not V-shaped shit.
>>87476465>100 bucksthats quite cheap all things considered
Sony A55 or Apple dongle with Amazon Music HD and Plexamp?
my galaxy buds 2 are arriving tomorrow i hope i don't regret thisreally only picked it because i have an s21 FE already and it was -30% off
>>87477433>Apple dongle with Amazon Music HD and Plexamp?On what? Your phone? If it's android you need usb audio player pro or one of the other music players that plays well with the apple dongle. If it's an iPhone obviously the dongle is plug and play.Any way the answer to your question depends entirely on how you listen to music and if you want/need it on a separate device.
>>87477493Ive heard they are good, apparently the Samsung buds are one of the best big brand wireless earbuds
How many people carry around their IEM case with them while going out? Where do you put it? Does everyone here where cargo pants?
>>87477571i use earbuds if i'm out
>>87477571im a zoomer and i go to uni with a backpack. my packpack has a little pocket near the top so i just put them there.
>>87468585Mifo o7
>>87468998Zishan z3>>87468542Jesus fucking christ
>>87477273sir that would be 5 chus not cheap
>>87469190>700 bucks>6BA
Fuck TIL KZ has a recent-ish 3-in-1 IEMTho from what I understand all 3 are V shaped with different flavors
>>87477571I use kipling alvar with nuraloop
>>87473632>>87473763Ok friends KZ EDA "Blanced" impressions and comparison vs CCA CRA. Listened to with the same cable & dongle, white KZ Starlines fit normally on both (CRA did not ship with Starlines iirc):>BassBig win for EDA. A lot more pleasant to listen to across all frequencies because of the better restrained bass. Back-to-back listens leaves CRA sounding bloated, whereas EDA is spot on balancing accuracy and thump>MidsA tie, so similar. More is revealed in mids, imo from the reduced bass. Male vocals sound a touch more natural in EDA, rather than so recessed like in CRA>HighsEDA edges a win. I am treble sensitive, so most IEMs turn sibilant at reasonable listening levels. Not much is different with the EDA. However, I will say that on back-to-back listens, CRA undoubtedly is even a touch hotter. Both retain muh kilobuck treble extension and air, beautiful instruments and female high vocals>Final ThoughtsEDA Balanced is really great. New resin shell shape is good. Comfort is subjective, but I feel that the more streamlined shape should fit better for most. It is several mm "flatter" so it can sit closer in-ear. For the money & especially if you don't already own CRA, I am confident in recommending that you should skip it for EDA Balanced. The bass is the biggest difference, big win for EDA. For $5-10 delta, it is the better IEM >Now enjoying music with spring tips & treble EQ'd a touch down
>>87464379Yes, I like taking dicks in my bussy while having my ears violated by ER4XRHow can you tell?
i have no problems with the chu aside from that case, the damn things dont even fit in there comfortably. i ended up using the pouch that came with quarks for the chus instead, and the chu 'case' for the quarks
Honestly, what's bar none, the best bang for buck iem as a first buy? I don't give a shit about eqing, using a dac, jerking off ofer cables etc. I just want something that will survive the urban enviroment, but not be a worthless piece of shit that will last a year. I mean, what's the iem equivalent of my dt770s: something that is cheap, yet not terrible
Honestly bros, OG VK4s are end game.
>>87478647er2se. if you don't like the dildo style, moondrop aria. paint can chip, but that's about it.
>>87478647Your attitude is gay, but I'm bored so I'll bite. I own DT770. They cost $160-ish>>87478255KZ EDA Balanced BTFOs them across the board. They cost $20. The included cable and tips are fine. This is how good IEMs are compared to headphones. Without a DAC dongle, you have questionable, inconsistent audio quality across your devices, but w/e do what you want. If you want to spend $60-80 range for not much improvement and still the potential to break/lose your IEMs then sure>>87478659ER2, Aria, Titan S are the general safe recs
>>87478659>paint can chip>cable may fray>filters might clog>2pin connector might unsolder>tip might come off the nozzle>12k peak might cause tinnitus>but that's about it
>>87478647just get one from the 4 heavenly QC kings:SonyEtymotic KZ
>>87478769but they don't make anything that sounds good
damn edx-ultra enjoyers are chads
>>87478824ugly
>>87478824I love how obviously chinks photoshop this shit in when they could easily just get someone to wear them.
>>87478704>O-OG Ariasisters... muh tinnitus
>>874788653 flavors of wonky pos
>>87478704>>87478865>>87478888>muh tinnitushow loud do you schizos set your audio? i don't even have an amp and never go above 28% on my pc
>>87478923treble peaks cause tinnitus under normal listening volume
>>87478938>turn volume 3dB down>peaks are now lower than in non-tinnitus IEMs Doctors hate him
uhhhhhh.........chubros???
>>87478957Aria has a 10db treble spike
>>87478961No it doesn't.
>>87478971 Aria has an 11db treble spike
>>87478971yeah it's more of a 15db spike
>>87478981>>87478985t. retards that don't even know what causes tinnitus.
>>87477836>Zishan z3Zishan Z4 is two times cheaper what gives
best iem to drown out the voices in your head?
>>87468542moondorp
>>87479385see op's pic desuthat or meds
can one of you chu owners post your silica jar i wanna see this lmbo
>>87479685isn't this the quad-autism DAC LG uses?
>>87479685Obsoleted by 9219c
Is this new chinese, japanese or american brand?Also HBB Audio x Crinacle collab when?
>>87481708WE WONWE FUCKING WON
>>87471190P
>>87481708Uh oh, the schizo is gonna have a mental breakdown now.
>>87481708>visual awards>no audio awardchinkshills man...
>>87481708>visual awardWho's gonna tell him bros
>>87482354Moonderp typo - the V is for Virtual
>>>>87478960Yellowfeverbros... We keep on losing
took you long enough shitdropmight not be THAT much of a pos after all
>>87483278FINALLY
>>87483306>>87483278and it's not painted... a new day has dawned...
>>87483321Idk...it still looks like it has some kind of coating. Hope not.
>>87483431I think it's polish.
So... Is the Kuroneko the same thing as the Nekocake but in black or what?Original says it's Bluetooth 5.0 and the black one says it's 5.2, but on twitter they say they're the same spec...
>>87483278Might actually buy one if they don't fuck up their qc again for the nth time. It's the only thing holding me back from buying their chit. For now, I'll wait.
Do you guys know any good desktop DACs on aliexpress? Would like to grab one during the sale if possible. USB + optical audio input would be amazing.
Where did all the good posters go? The original shartur was pretty funny.
>>87484172TonyKATOGod poster?Tony losing streak continues...KATO competing with lower priced planars...I don't feel so good...
>>87483749no you won't qc schizo
>>87484359Tony-Cuckler was cgi. Tony won.
Actually he will once he finds something to exploitable on the Aria SE, temporarily "break" it, then scam Moondorp with a refund.
>>87483609Kuroneko is a new version of neocake. The kuroneko is Bluetooth 5.2 and come in both black and white. Just make sure you don't buy the neocake instead which is 5.0 and almost identical
>>87484650*too exploitable
>>87484650>they literally changed the design to fix the massive failure rateYour Chus are redundant kid, time to start saving :^)
What metal are the Arias made out of? And is there any way to preserve the shiny metal look after removing the paint? It's not a big deal but I'd prefer if they didn't look this dull grey color.
>>87485199>It's not a big deal but I'd prefer if they didn't look this dull grey color.Then don't remove the paint, or get some fine sandpapers and buffing compound and polish them after you take the paint off
>>87485199I'd try a clear coat of spray paint
>>87485199that's probably the same zinc alloy they used for the whole kanas series (prior to the kato). the normal way to keep it shiny is to chrome plate it.
Back when I was a small pajeetBefore life removed all the innocenceMy father would lift me highAnd redeem with my mother and me and thenSpin my apple dongle around till I fell asleepThen up the stairs he would carry meAnd I knew for sure I was lovedIf I could get another chanceAnother walk, another CHU with himI'd play a song that would never ever endHow I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again, ooh
>>87484172i agree, at least shartur is entertaining this general's qc autist feels too forced, like a boring caricature
>>87485317Stop samefagging no one says that, everyone hates the shitskin>>87485315Kek
>>87485199>going through all this work>instead of just buying Snow Edition which also includes better cable, spring tips, and more robust filter designLol
>>87485223>don't remove the paintIt's Arias, the paint was bubbling and peeling anyway. >buffing compoundBuffing bare metal doesn't save it from oxidising. They were polished, then they oxidised and turned grey. They are still shiny and smooth, just a different color. The rough shiny part I just sanded to show the difference. >>87485257I'll try that. Will it be durable though and not peel like the shitty paint that was on there orginally?
>>87469190>6 BA fucking gross
>>87484651Any other improvements or just the Bluetooth upgrade?I'm looking for a decent pair of TWS with ANC just for listening to podcasts and ASMR.Heard Mooncake were good and the Nekocakes are in my price range.The ANC doesn't have to be amazing, just enough to tune out the neighbor's dog and the TV in the living room.
is the wm1am2 any good?
DIYfags, how hard this would be?
>>87485560The curve you drew for DD? Impossible. And imagine all the distortion from that poor BA.
>>87485560>ba for bass>with 15dB bass boostCertified retard
>>87485508The kuroneko and the older neocake are the same price
>>87485603Thanks.>>87485637I'm just asking, you don't need to be this aggressive.I was just thinking if there's a way to do a truly TOTL tuning with a minimal number of drivers.
>>87485701Why? You couldnt keep the variations poo?
>>87485701If you want TOTL tuning you should use DD for everything. Maybe one BA for 8kHz+Basically you need DIY Z1R.
How do IEM crossovers work anyway, I've seen speaker crossovers and they had massive coils. Don't tell me they just run all drivers in parallel with some resistors.
https://twitter.com/kzhifi/status/1540276161980182528CCA Lyra is on sale
Retarded question. Does Rockbox enable support for codecs that aren't available originally in the device like Opus? Would it on average or most likely decrease the battery life considerably assuming the former?
>>87485659I'm aware, just wondering if there's anything else around that price point that I should be looking at or would I be better served just getting myself a QCY T13 if the ANC on the Kuroneko/Nekocakes suck.
>>87486039Cheap TWS IEMs always fail. Get the galaxy buds.
>>87486059For real? They're surprisingly affordable, I always avoid name brands like the plage because their shit is most often than not overpriced.How's the touch controls on those things and how about the comfort when using them in bed? I'm figured these stemless buds would be really annoying.
getting my first phone without a 3.5mm jack and need a type C adapter. Any good recommendations for something under 20 bucks?
Is there any way to increase impedance for bluetooth earbuds/iems, simulated or otherwise?I just got some lower impedance ones, and I can hear low white noise on all my devices when playing audio that cuts out a few seconds after I stop playing audio. It doesn't happen on any of my other earbuds/headphones, so it's either an issue with impedance or defective buds
>>87486137Seconding this, I have the same problem.
the left side of my chu's died after a week of use, and I just plugged it in for shits and giggles today and they are working fine. what the fuck is moondrop
>>87486187You got moisture in them, and now they've dried. You must have very wet earwax or wore them while working out
>>87486219Moondrop just disowned the design of every single one of their DD iems. How does that make you feel?
>>87486231not every one. illumination has had synthetic foam filters for a long time.
>>87486231Like they're improving? I don't engage in brand autism
>>87486095Not that anon, the galaxy buds review pretty well they apparently are well tuned and reasonably durable with at least minor water resistance ratings, i think the buds 2 is the first version with noise canceling and then the buds pro is their current flagship model. As far as questions about the fit an controls try and find a review from someone who actually used them for a week or more.
>>87465476AKGs
>>87486124Yes these come with erabuds you don't need, yes it's dumb, still this is the dongle to gethttps://m.aliexpress.com/item/3256803104278383.html
>>87486312I'll look into it, thanks.Like I mentioned before, hadn't even considered looking for Samsung stuff.
>>87486137>>87486149Just plug one of these into your source and plug your headphones into it.https://aliexpress.com/item/3256803094270206.html
>>87486332>hadn't even considered looking for Samsung stuff.Yeah lots of namebrand sets are garbage but for some reason Samsung is doing it right for the most part and even the audio focused reviewers recommend them.
>>87486341That worked when using wired iems, but I asked for a solution for bluetooth
i'll perform a surgery to transfer the chu's insides to the shell of a crai will create the ultimate iem
>>87486124Apple dongle is pretty good for the price
>>87486351>but for some reason Samsung is doing it right for the most partBecause they bought Harman and Sean Olive know a thing or two about tuning.>>87486390Ultimate IEM would be Etymotic Evo but with 3DD from ER2XR instead of 3BA and QDC cable.
>>87486379Im gay
>>87486328filthy phoneposter
>>87486420That explains why you enjoy getting your ear canals penetrated by IEMsI bet you even use dongles
is there a term or something to describe a set of headphones that do not have rubber tips that go in your ears?something like regular airpods, but not apple?is there something in the ~$50 range that isn't just cheap shit knockoff garbage?I don't need noise cancelling or isolation and I would prefer the comfort of something that doesn't get crammed into my ear canal and make me all sweaty
>>87486444a quick google search brings up the term "classic earbuds"I can't help you with recommendations though, I stopped using that type of earbuds a decade ago
>>87486137Rather than slapping a bandaid on the problem I just want something that doesn't hiss in the first place (and isn't qudelix).
>>87486444Earbuds,If you want wireless memes samsung makes buds lice for around $100If you don't mind wired there are a bunch recommended in the site in the op for $8-$50
>>87486501>samsung makes buds liceLooolSamsung makes Buds Live which is a set of wireless ear buds
>>87486444>is there something in the ~$50 range that isn't just cheap shit knockoff garbage?k's earphone bell-LBs or moondrop VX classic.
>>87486501unfortunately the search term earbuds yeilds 99% IEM stylethe samsung beans are a top contender, although I would probably wait for whatever they announce in august
>>87486033So it looks like they are milking the shit out of a slightly improved CRA driver. Fml I actually want to bite for $20, but it kinda looks ugly as shit. Like wtf is this, an IEM for broke women? Fake diamond-shine, who asked for this?
>>87486530These are two /iemg/ recommended wired earbudshttps://aliexpress.com/item/3256801421537140.htmlAndhttps://aliexpress.com/item/2251832638404859.html
>>87486444>>87486530Sir refer to OP website. It does have a section for "showerhead style" "earbuds", yes they are China-stuff, but unironically most things are anyways. The recs should be solid. >>87486524or these recs from "namebrand" ChiFi
>>87486250>they knew all alongI'm pleased for the anon who just bought them
One thing I don't know whyIt doesn't even matter how hard the CHU you dryKeep that in mind, I redeemes this rhymeTo shill in due timeAll I knowApple dongle is a valuable thingWatch it fly by as the pajeet swingsWatch it die down by the end of the dayThe clock ticks dads life awayIt's so unrealDidn't look out belowWatch india go right out the windowTryin' to hold on, did-didn't even knowI wasted it all just to watch you go
>>87486553Can you post the url of the listing? that link shortner from twitter is getting caught in my adblocker
>>87486598that's me, but it seems that early illuminations had NO filters! one of the things i confirmed before ordering was that the current ones don't just have a gaping open hole through the nozzle.
>>87486553God it's ugly. Also, looks like DQ6/CRN shell in clear
>>87486033>>87486553Damn it's so fucking ugly, what were they thinking?Good thing i never leave my apartment
>>87486611aliexpress com /item/3256804262225771 html
>>87486645I have no idea lmao. Literally the bedazzled rhinestone jeans of IEMs
Anyone have a solution for >>87486137 ?
>>87486681yeah, get an IEMatch or an ear buddy. or any other inline attenuator.
>>87486698oh, you said bluetooth. nevermind. i guess you could double-check your gain staging and make sure you're sending as loud a signal as possible to them to have the best chance of pushing the noise floor down in comparison to the signal.
>almost july >still no chu replacmentwant a new cheap bandwagon. too late to get chus
where they really went wrong is the silver CRA metal part. If it had been all smoothed clear, with the full diamond pattern across the face it would be tolerable and unique. The metal "accent" throws it all off and cheapens it even more
>>87486658Thanks
New bread?
>>87486729See>>87486658You can preorder before it evwn officially launches for maxim fresh bandwagon hype
>>87486713that still didn't work, damnMy IEMs are the ZSN Pro Xs. Are they defective, or is this just inherent due to the relatively low impedance?Could I solve this problem by just getting new earbuds, e.g. the CCA LYRAs?
>>87486879nearly all bluetooth receivers produce some noise like that, and use a noise gate like the one you described to suppress it. the impedance is really not particularly important.
>>87486604>>87485315
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>>87487217how is it?
>>87486879>>87486927Pos IEMs, pos bluetooth. You hear noise floor because BT is impossible to be absent of wireless noise floor. Old, overly-sensitive & shouty IEMs only worsen your problem, sorry friend. Pls redeem quality Buds TWS or listen wired with better $20 option like EDA Balanced/CCA Lyra
>>87486137An alternate solution would be to use a Qudelix 5K or ES100. No hiss during silent parts of tracks even on the most sensitive IEMs. I've also got a Fiio UTWS3 and don't recall hearing hiss from it.
I know thread is almost dead and this is /iemg/ but i trust y'all opinions at least to guide me in the right direction for research. Are any kf you into vinyl? My turntable crapped out which was a cheap gift from years back, any good ones you can recommend me?
>>87487351Nah you're just trying to slide all the sharur hate up above
BAKE IT
>>87487288So getting the CCA Lyras will fix my problem?>>87487339Thanks for the recs, I'll look into getting it for my PC but a solution that works for every device would be better>>87487351Vinyl literally just serves as a red flag for insufferable hipsters, do NOT take it seriously
i gotta shit
>>87487503>>87487503>>87487503
>>87487441>I'll look into getting it for my PC but a solution that works for every device would be betterThen I'd still recommend the Qudelix 5K. It can plug into a computer or phone through USB C and work as a USB DAC. It also has a battery and can connect to up to two Bluetooth sources at once and automatically switches between these 3 sources as they start and stop playing.ES100 has the same deal but it's a little clunkier since it's Micro USB and restarts itself when USB is plugged or unplugged. The 5K also has a 10 band graphic or parametric equalizer that applies to all sources, while the ES100 is 10 band graphic only. Both are good devices but the 5K is the better experience overall unless you have a strong preference for the ES100's AKM DAC vs the 5K's Sabre DAC.
>>87487399Fuck sharur, he gave me shit for liking vinyl becauseit wasn't "hi-fi". But i just want a good turn table to have and not worry about it breaking down. Just had some nasic entry level audiotechica shit
>>87487441>Vinyl literally just serves as a red flag for insufferable hipsters, do NOT take it seriouslyI don't, but i like the idea of having post-apocalyptic friendly media. Half the reason i bought up a DAP, nice speakers and a fuckton of HDDs is to just have shit incase everything falld apart. And im not into boomer music i mostly have electro swing and jazz albums on vinyl so it tickles my fancy. I know it's a meme format but i just want a decent all around TT for the purpose
Chu.
