First of all I only had like one week to try the IEM and finish this review so take it with a grain of salt.
I also didn’t have time to take photos so I’m really sorry that this is just a pure text review
 
INTRO
Have you heard of the FLC8S ? No ?
What about the company that made it, FLC Technology ? No ?
 
Well neither had I before DJScope asked me to join the Australian tour of it.
Just to clear things up, I’m not associated with FLC technologies in any way. The review unit was sent to me by Djscope and I am not sponsored or endorsed by anyone in any way.
 
I’ve always seen the IEM on the Singapore based Lend Me Ur Ears online shop, but I have always dismissed it. I didn’t even look at it for more than 1 minute as I thought it was much overpriced for an ugly earphone made by an unfamiliar company. Even more, the tuning system of interchangeable nozzle and two of its plugs made it seem complicated and gimmicky. 
 
Boy have I never been more wrong.
Let’s start with the fit and finish.
 
The 8S is pretty much all dark blue in colour, all the way from the jack, to the ear tips, the body may seem black but under proper lighting it is actually a very dark blue finish. The cable is braided and is held together by a very plain and simple plastic sleeve for the Y-split. The same plastic is used for the chin slider and this is where I would take a point off the build quality. To me, this plastic sleeve is simply inadequate and may not last for very long.
 
The cable on the earphone is quite soft but is a bit springy but nowhere as springy as that of the FiiO EX1. I quite like the cable’s look and feel to be honest but I do notice that the cable does cause quite a bit of microphonics. So far, I’ve mostly used the IEM when I’m sitting with my laptop so I’m not so sure how it will handle when used while walking.
The cable is connected to the body by a 2-pin connector that holds on securely but will not be a struggle to remove. The connection is flush with the body making it appear as a part of the body itself. Just from the looks I didn’t even know that the cables were removable.
 
The actual IEM housing is very well built, the plastic quality and the finish is on par with the big brands such as shure / westone. It's solid, smooth and doesn't get easily scratched.
It is definitely superior than low grade chinese IEMs such as RE-400 / VSD series by Vsonic and etc. 
 
 
The quality of the accessories is… fairly good. The interchangeable nozzle seems very durable but the low frequency plugs are very small in size. Not that I’m afraid of breaking the plugs but I can see people losing them. It’s a nice gesture that they include spares but it is still a bit of an issue. Plus, due to the small size it makes changing the plugs almost impossible without a clean, still surface.
 
 
 
The sound quality of this IEM is simply superb, but due to time constraints as I only have one week to listen and write a review for it, I cannot describe each any every tuning characteristic in too much detail.
In general I’m utterly impressed with this IEM. I strongly encourage those who have yet to try to give the FLC 8S a chance.
 
For the highs, the fitting of the interchangeable filters should be carefully chosen to match the type of music prior to listening for the best experience. The difference in presentation of the filters is quite significant and when an incorrect filter is used, certain music genres can sound undesirable. The use of green filter for example would be far too bright for pop / rock songs, making them sound splashy and sibilant, but when used for classical songs can make them sound extremely detailed spacious and airy. The opposite is true when using the reduced high frequency blue filter, it makes energetic songs with lots of hi-hats and cymbal hits sound easier to listen to but makes classical and vocal-centric music sound a tad dark and lacking in air.
Included in the package are 2 more filters, the gold (mid centric, normal highs) and the black (normal mids, normal highs). I find that the black (default/neutral) filter is the most versatile in that it can be used for most music genres.
 
Extra notes: the highs presented by the IEM is also variable depending on the ear-tip of choice. I find that using the JVC spiral dot tips made the highs more prominent making it a bit too bright/ harsh for me. So far I find that using the TX-400 Comply tips gave me the most ideal presentation.
 
 
The mid-range is absolutely fantastic on all of the settings. Just be wary that the tuned down HF filter can affect the upper vocal region slightly making female vocals sound a tad darker/ nasal. The mids in general is crystal clear with superb resolution and is well layered. Each component of the music is very well separated. I even noticed that for the first time I was able to follow the notes and not just hear the fourth guitar on Ecosystem’s Dilemma. Even songs that I considered to be “low-resolution” sound much more pleasing than normal.
 
 
The bass presentation can vary from just north of neutral on the lowest setting, reaching still very deep. This allows listeners to focus more on the mid-range and high frequencies suitable for vocal centric songs. However, even on the highest setting it still sounds natural and controlled, still no bleed to other regions. I left my setting on the highest no matter what music I listen to because the IEM is capable of such high degree of control. It doesn’t make an unnecessary boom / veil when uncalled for. The bass comes in only when it’s needed and is so high in resolution that it makes the CKR9LTD which I considered to be one my best to seemingly sound muddy in comparison. In the manual it is recommended that for vocal songs that the bass filter is changed to the clear (lowest) one, but to me, this only reduces the richness of the song. Again as I’ve said earlier, even on the black (highest) bass filter, the mid-range is still crystal clear.
 
The bass is to me, characteristic of a very well tuned dynamic driver, having just the right amount of punch and rumble while staying in control. Often, however, such single dynamic drivers is compromised in the upper frequencies at the cost of having amazing bass. The FLC8S doesn’t suffer from this as it is a amazingly tuned hybrid 1BA 1dynamic earphone.
 
The soundstage ! The soundstage makes songs very immersive, it produces an out of the head experience with each musical component placed not just in a 2 dimensional (wide) presentation but is capable of making music sound truly 3 dimensional (deep and wide). I have listened thoroughly through songs that I would normally skip, as songs that are not even in my preferred genre sound mind blowing. It makes me appreciate every song in my library, which is really something that no audio product was capable of.
 
 
All of these in addition to the great fit of the IEM makes it all the better. It simply fits. I can’t elaborate too much on this; the curvature of the IEM matches so well with the ear. Once you put it in it just stays there and you’ll forget you will hardly notice its presence.
Note that the IEM doesn’t stick out, but you still can’t sleep on your side with this IEM.
 
In conclusion the FLC8S is an astounding IEM capable of producing sound in high degree of resolution. The tuning system is a huge bonus that allows users to tune the FLC8 to suit their music genre of preference. The soundstage and technical capabilities of this IEM even without the tuning system is enough to distinct this IEM from the others. Despite this, the FLC8 can be improved with a softer, less microphonic cable and the tuning system isn’t perfect as small parts can be lost easily.
 
 
TLDR
 
Pro: rich yet natural sound, considerable as truly hi-res without the sticker, comfortable, tuning available to suit preference
Cons : easy to lose bass tuning plugs,  cable is microphonic, expensive-ish
 
If you have the money, buy it, give it a shot, seriously
This made me top picks (Aurisonics rockets and CKR9LTD) sound "meh"

Intro
Since there are many reviews of both the Dunu Titan1 and the FiiO EX1 I’m not going into too much technical detail or packaging contents of the earphones.
 
The Titan 1 and the EX1 share a different box, the Dunu looking more premium and costs more but both have completely identical contents.
The only physical difference between the FiiO and Dunu is that the EX1 has a nicer uniform cable (as opposed to the fabric/rubber hybrid on the Titan) that is less prone to tangling.
In addition to that the EX1 also has a matte finish as opposed to chrome on the y-splitter and the jack.

 
 
 
 

Above: What you get out of the box. All the ear tips and the shirt clip is in the case.
 
 
 
 
Despite the different finish on the y-splitter and the jack, the earphone housing however, is chrome like the Dunu.
I would’ve liked to see the housing to also be matte as it would make the IEM more consistent.


 
 Some logos have changed to FiiO but some footprints of DUNU are still present which shows the obvious fact that Dunu had the original design.

 
Sound & Comparisons
In general the EX1 is a great sounding earphone that delivers an excellent bang for your buck.
Compared to its (literally chronologically) older brother the Titan1, the EX1 provides slightly smoother highs to my ears.
This makes the EX1 more forgiving, and therefore is more suitable for a wider range of genres.
Other than that, the mid-range, soundstage and the bass sound pretty much identical to my ears.
This is further supported by the image (courtesy of Brooko on the FiiO EX1 tour forum) which shows more significant difference in the upper range of frequencies in comparison to the lower spectrum.  

 
 
 
 
Going into further details by comparing to other In-ears, Compared to other Chinese IEMs in its class such as Vsonic VSD3(S) / Hifiman RE-400, the EX1 wins over both (in my opinion).
Unlike the unnatural and sibilant prone highs of the Vsonic VSD3(S), the EX-1 presents a slightly shimmery top end that isn’t as prone to sibilance.
It sounds far more natural, but can still be ever so slightly sibilant on some tracks.
How shimmery is the top end you might ask? Compared to what most refer to their most neutral and flat in the price range, it extends further and has more shimmer than the RE-400, but not to the extent that it’s splashy or harsh (on most tracks).
In my opinion the RE-400’s highs are simply too dry, hence one of the reason I prefer the EX-1.
 
The bass is smoother and faster than the VSDs but still reaches quite deep, deeper and in greater quantity than the RE-400 but without muddying the mids.
It may not satisfy absolute bassheads but should be enough for most.
Furthermore, depending on the tips being used the bass presentation may present to be thinner / thicker.
 
In regards to the mids, I’d say it’s almost on par with the RE-400. It’s not as neutral or water clear as the RE-400 but it sounds natural enough that I can’t point any flaw on it.
Female vocals sound good, male vocals sound good, guitars sound crisp, nothing to complain for here.
Despite the slight v-shape signature the EX-1 is quite a controlled unit.
In other words, the bass or highs won’t be in the way when the music doesn’t call for it.
This, in addition to the above average soundstage, due to the half-in-ear design makes the EX-1 a very well rounded contender in the sub $100 range.
 
Overall, the EX-1 is a more refined, better controlled and more detailed and in my opinion is simply superior than the VSD3 in almost every way.
It is also a lot more fun than the RE-400 and is more well-rounded without sacrificing much.
 
In comparison to more expensive headphones like the CKR9(LTD) the EX1 is outperformed in all parts of the sound quality.
The two however, in my opinion are in completely different class categories; whereas the EX-1 is more portable, the CKR is more for home use.
Despite the different sound presentation, the CKR9 (being warmer and bassier) has far better separation, more detail and more spacious sound stage.
The most noticeable difference is in the bass region, despite presenting in greater quantity, the CKR9 is able to produce a lot more detail and sense of realistic sound placements, without interrupting the mid-range in any way.
The CKR9 gives users an experience almost like listening to home speakers with a well-tuned separate subwoofer unit.
The EX1, despite not being able to reach such grade of presentation is still a great earphone for its price.  
 
In contrary, the CKR9 might not be that much better when the two are compared in a more noisier environment.
The spaciousness and detail of the CKR9 is something to be appreciated in a quiet environment like the library / at home.
Take the two on the bus or train and you probably won’t get that much more enjoyment with the CKR9LTD.
Furthermore, the EX1 is lighter, more portable, fits in a smaller case and has a cable cinch/ chin slider which the CKR9 doesn’t even have!
So if you’re planning to use the IEM to commute and walk about and what not, the EX1 is probably the one to go for.
Plus it’s also far cheaper, so if you do end up damaging the IEM your wallet wouldn’t cry as much.
Overall, the EX-1 is simply outclassed by earphones such as the CKR9 and probably others alike, but considering the individual MSRP of the products the EX-1 fully justifies its asking price and delivers even more.
 
Comparison Summary
 
- VS - CKR9LTD
CKR9 wins in overall sound, looks, premium feel
Ex 1 wins in portability, comfort, accessories, cheaper
 
- VS - RE-400
Ex 1 wins in more fun in sound, build quality, accessories, sound stage
RE-400 wins in more neutrality
 
- VS- VSD3(s)
EX 1 wins in sound overall, build quality, accessories
Some VSD3 wins in removable cables (some), cheaper, over ear
 
Who should NOT buy the EX1 ?

• Already own Titan 1
• Require a device remote/ microphone
• Want over-ear fit
• Already own a higher tier IEM
• Those who’d rather own 10 Philips SHE3590

 
 
Recommended for those who :
1.      1. Need a capable portable daily IEM
2.      2. Appreciates natural, non-overly boosted bass
3.      3. Are looking in the sub $100 market
4.      4. Need extra ear-tips to come in the package
5.      5. Looking to upgrade from budget earphones
 
 
 
TLDR
The EX1 sounds not too different from the Titan1 with smoother highs, making it a more forgiving set of earphones. It has the same housing but better cables and is cheaper.
One of the best sub $100 entry grade IEM.
 
 
Apologies for typos/ errors.
Do point them out if it needs to be corrected
Thanks for reading

Since there are already other introductions and unboxings of the Titan 1, I will not discuss the contents of the box and go straight to my impressions. 
 
Disclaimer: I did not purchase my Titan 1 but I was sent a review unit by DUNU; the review unit arrived on the 03/02/2015 and I’ve listened to it since then. 
 
 
Build Quality & Comfort

 
 
The body is made of metal right to the nozzle which ensures rigidity unlike some earphones with plastic nozzle despite having a metal body. 
The ear piece of the Titan 1 is not exactly light but, the weight is not noticeable when worn because of the way they fit.
Despite the rather large body of the earphone, it fits very well and is quite comfortable.
 
The cable design is similar to that of the RE-400, with a plastic coating on the top half and fabric sheath from the y-splitter downwards.
However, I feel that the Titan1 executed this design far better than the RE-400, with the fabric side being more supple and less microphonic.
It also has strain reliefs in the right places (under the ear piece, under the Y splitter and above the 3.5 jack)
 
 
Con: The rubber cable tie is quite large and non-removable... It is also not the easiest to use
I would prefer some velcro strip like the one on my CT-200 which can be removed and can be rolled up easily when not used.

 
 
 
 
Sound
I will mention the aurisonics rockets as a comparison every now and then as it was my main IEM even though they are at a different price range.
The aurisonics rockets is the IEM that has made me stop buying any new IEMs since I received them.
 
Soundstage
The first thing that jumped at me was the sheer size of the sound stage of the Titan1. 
It doesn't have the same depth as the Aurisonics rockets that makes me check if the sound are actually from my speakers, but it is still very wide !
I love using this IEM when playing on my electric drum set as it provides a very realistic sound and able to recreate side panning of each pads. 
 
After playing with all the tips I noticed that I got different sound signatures from them. This could be accounted due to the difference in bore size/ fitting/ materials used. 
 
The IEM came with 3 sizes of 3 differently designed tips; (S/M/L) of red tips, hybrid black tips and plain black silicone ones.

 
The ones I used and compared are the ones that fit my ears best and are shown below 
from left to right (L\L\M) The large black ones simply don't fit at all.

 
 
 
General sound quality/signature 
The sound signature is quite balanced, although, it sounds much more "fun" than analytical.
The bass is quite impactful with a strong presence that would satisfy even bass heads. 
However, it won't creep up when not needed making the IEM suitable for most genres. 
Although it does not have as strong of a punch as to something like ATH-IM70, the presence is well defined.
Both the sub-bass and mid-bass are presented in a balanced proportion 
The mid range is lush and warm yet still very clear; both male and female vocals sound very nice.
It is also clean from bass leak which I'm sure everyone would appreciate. 
The Titan 1 is quite detailed although it is not at the level of aurisonics rockets, however, I would say the earphones are way above average at its price range. 
The treble is present at just right amount with some sparkle and is non sibilant or harsh.
I personally am not very good at pointing out what’s good in the highs but I can definitely point out when something is wrong (sibilant/ too bright/ splashy; none of which were present in Titan1)
 
Differences between tips
 
 
Red hybrid tips: These are the first tips that I tried and I had it on for about 2 weeks. These tips made the IEM sound a bit more airy and a tad brighter than the others but still with impactful bass. 
However, it’s not as warm as the other hybrid tips
 
Multicoloured hybrid tips : I quite enjoyed the Titan1 after sticking with these tips to the point that it's now my daily driver. In comparison to the red tips these gave a slight warmer tone to the mids/low mids and a notched down highs, giving it a smoother “tube-like” sound relatively speaking.
 
Plain black tips : These tips have a larger bore size in comparison to the other two which might account for the difference in sound signature that I experienced. I'm not a fan of these ones because they are a bit too warm and the bass becomes a bit too thick. After a while it becomes a bit tiring for me to listen to. This is just my own preference and others might actually prefer this sound. 
 
I alternate between the black and red tips depending on my mood
The difference in sound signature that I experienced could be accounted due to the difference in tip sizes so your mileage may vary.
 
Overall score for sound (8.5/10)
 
Isolation :
Tip-dependent. Good (7/10) at best, not great due to a vent at the back of the ear piece and shallow fit.
 
Leakage:
More than average “half in-ear design” (6/10)
 
Microphonics:
Almost absent, the cable is well designed and the way they fit almost eliminates microphonics. It is still present at a low but ignorable level when songs are playing.
(8/10)
 
With the overall practicality of this IEM ,my other headphones and IEMs have been getting almost no hours.  I’ve been using this IEM a lot more than my aurisonics rockets / CTM-CT200 simply because of the following reasons :

• They can be powered easily and sound good out of any device including smartphones
• They can be taken in/out of the ears a lot more easily
• They won’t fall out despite “imperfect tip seal” due to the design of the ear piece
• They have a fun sound signature that suits a lot of genres
• Interestingly they sound excellent with my DTX522K electric drum set, providing wide soundstage and realistic sounds

 
 
 
TLR
 
Pros:

1. Great sound quality, awesome soundstage
2. Sound signature is fun (balanced with bass boost) and would be liked by majority of people
3. Great build, comfortable
4. Great accessories
5. Easy to drive
6. Priced just right, performs better than competitors at its price range

 
Cons:

1. Low impedance – may hiss
2. Leaks substantial amount of sound
3. Hard case given is quite small; barely fits the IEM
4. Cable wrap is large and non-removable
5. Large ear piece – can’t sleep with them on

 
 
I would recommend this IEM for sure but I want to emphasise that people should try an IEM before they buy wherever possible. For the price and the package that you get however, it is unlikely that you would be disappointed by the Titan1.
 
 
Apologies for cluttered format / any misspelling or grammatical errors.

I just got mine yesterday and boy am i impressed.
 
At first I noticed that the headphones appear cheap and not overly good looking. When worn, the pads are somewhat uncomfortable, reminds me a lot of the material used in the JVC S500.
I immediately stuffed rolled tissue paper under the pads and this made the headphone much more comfortable but still can't be worn for too long.
 
When it comes to the sound, it is surprisingly very well balanced and clear !
The mids and highs are just the right amount and are very clear, although it may miss some fine details that a higher end headphone will present, it is certainly above average for its price point.
The bass although a tad bit weaker than I would like, is still quite satisfying and I wouldn't categorize it as anemic.
Bass heads would probably be unsatisfied with it but most people would appreciate the linear frequency response in my opinion.
 
The thing that stood out to me the most however was the sound stage. It was as if I was wearing an open back headphone and at the same time, it has the same problems with an open back in a way that it doesn't isolate much noise.
 
For the price this is truly a stellar headphone, I'm very happy with them 
I feel that I can toss these around without damaging them with its solid looks.

Alrighty I just got the Ostry's this morning. Out of the box they sounded a bit weird... which disappointed me
With a big sigh, I put it in my ears for a bit longer hoping that it would eventually get better.
Aaand conveniently it did
 
It's like a car in a cold morning when you just turned it on and you gotta wait a bit before driving it.
 
Build quality:
Very solid 
whoever said the build quality on the KC06 is cheap........ well they were wrong.. you don't know what cheap build quality feels like, VSD1 felt much cheaper than this.
This is not the most rugged IEM i've ever had but this is VERY solid.
 
The cable is somewhat annoying but it's not the worst. The top half (from Y splitter) tend to keep the bends from the way they were packaged, like the klipsch reference s4i.
Flat cables like the ones on FAD Heaven series or cloth cables like the ones on monoprice/RE-400 are worse, but this cable is not as good as the ones from ATH IM series. 
It also lack a cable cinch making it overall not the worst nor the best but it doesn't bother me
Score (4/5)
 
 
Accessories:
3 sizes of 2 different types of tips, (dome shaped [largest diameter at the base] and the egg-ish shaped [largest diameter close to the middle])
shirt clip
small carry pouch
ear guides
score (3.5/5)
 
Comfort:
When it comes to comfort the ostry's win by miles. I'm not saying the IM70 is uncomfortable, but the KC06 is just far better.
You just put it in with the cables down and it just sits right there very comfortably. The IM70 requires a bit of fiddling around and adjustment of the memory wire before it fits right.
 
When worn cable up, it is less comfortable because of the ear-guides, but even when worn cable down there’s hardly any microphonics so cable up is a bit unnecessary.
 
The actual IEM is very comfortable but the cable can be a bit annoying especially since it’s lacking the cinch, this takes off 1 point off a perfect score.
Score (4/5)
 
Isolation:
The KC06 is really bad in this department. In fact it's so bad that it doesn't feel far off from wearing an earbud. I wore this on the bus on the way to uni and I could hear the bus engine very clearly, it was very distracting. I could hear a phone ringing from the lady in front of me and I could hear her conversation. When I got off and walked, I could hear the cars passing by. 
I would give the isolation a
score of  2/5 
 
Microphonics
It is only present if you actually tap the cables, otherwise you won't really hear it. The lack of cable cinch also has an effect here
Score (4/5)
 
 
 
Sound :
For about $60 this is truly a giant killer, this is far more enjoyable than something like the RE-400. 
In comparison with the ATH-IM70, I still think the ostry's are a little inferior in terms of sound quality alone (by a little i mean really little). 
The IM-70 is able to pack more punch and reach lower in the bass and has better soundstage.
In my opinion the two have a similar sound signature, but the ostry's are about 85% or even 90% of the IM70's quality.
 
The bass reaches fairly low, without being bloated or bleeding into the mid range.
It packs more punch than the RE-400 but less than the IM70.
The bass might not be enough to satisfy for bassheads but by no means are this IEM bass shy!
I can only imagine the KC06A being closer to IM70 with how some people describing it with having more bass and better sound stage.
 
The mid range is very clear and very smooth. It produces quality mids that can be on-par with some $200 IEMs out there. Vocals are rather sweet and lush, not as dry as RE-400
 
The highs have a bit of sparkle to them without being sibilant but I found them having a bit of grain to it.
They are quite prominent compared to something like the RE-400 but not as smooth as UE700 (with foam) or as piercing as UE700 with silicone tips
 
 
The overall sound signature is very balanced! The weakest point of the IEM is probably the soundstage but that is a very minor gripe.
Just because it's the weakest point doesn't mean it's weak at all, by the way.
 
For $60 I would totally recommend this, if isolation is not an issue. To me this is like a more engaging, more fun and cheaper than RE-400.
This should for sure be the first recommendation for a sub $100 IEM, hands down