I’m very curious about Shanling H series because they can play audio independently thanks to built in SD card and OS. However, the high output impedance is concerning to me, since I only use IEMs. Shanling themselves are quite confident about H5, pitching it against the likes of M6 Ultra, which...

The Mojo has no amp, right? Driving directly from the DAC. I remember Ivan at E1DA makes a big deal about the advantage of that design of his DAC. Anyhow, I much prefer Mojo with an amp, which ended up being too clunky. But that device feels much much nicer in hands than on internet photos. If...

You are pretty much done with the source game with Mojo 2. Maybe add a pure amp later if you want. I had excellent experience pairing Mojo2 with G5 in pure amp mode. However, the DX300 by itself sound the same as this Frankenstein creation, so I decided to skip the Mojo 2. Another kickass...

FiiO BTR7 no doubt, IMHO

It’s a work tool that was designed to deliver a “flat” mix. IMHO, 64 audio wouldn’t be 64 audio and the U12t wouldn’t remain in conversation nowadays despite being released 7 years ago if 64 audio didn’t managed to nail that “flat” mix. How you wear U12t would impact its sound signature...

Final Audio recommends spending a few days to get over the expectation of the old sound. I think AB is helpful to exaggerate the difference. Case and point: pilgrim sounds downright mid- to low-res when AB against Anni 2023. Leave them alone a bit and come back, pilgrim sounds high res again...

The world would be better if everyone takes what they do as serious as he does, I imagined. Anyhow, change to the world comes from inside our home. Now is now. Next time is next time.

To my ears, ThieAudio IEMs treble is perfectly fine, but they are not warm and cozy like some other brands. I also seem to have higher treble tolerance than others, so.

I haven't, unfortunately. I have only reviewed the Hype2. In general, ThieAudio has a particular house sound with a moderate amount of treble. You are unlikely to find any warm and easy going from them.

I responded to your various concerns about the treble of Hype4. That's why I recommend go for IER-M9. That IEM was designed to be listenable at high volume in extended sessions for stage use. It has to have enough treble but not piercing at high volume.

Random thoughts when I AB U12T and Anni 2023: Today I learned that U12T is a 7-year old design :astonished: Besides changes in accessories and packaging, it has essentially the same tuning and same driver topology, and still kicks ass. Talk about staying power. There is still nothing offering...

Some eye candies from today's session

Yup, these 3 sound exactly like how they graph. Pilgrim is the most easy going on of the bunch. Anni is the most dynamic and fun. Both Anni and Gaea are more slammy and dynamic than Pilgrim. Treble of Anni is on a difference universe comparing to the other two, IMHO.

Is it just me of this box looks like a surprised face

I can't particularly pin point the IEM, but the target reminds me of several "well-tuned" IEM combined together. Wait, got it. Elysian DIVA 2023 in middle bass position. Look at the deeply tucked bass shelf and the "fat" hump on the raise from 1 kHz to 3 kHz. Edit: the roll down after the...

How do you actually navigate your library? I have like 50 album on my DAP and I have a hard time finding them already 🤔

You know, whenever I have the illusion that I somehow know how to tune IEM, manufacturers always managed to show me how much I don’t know. Case and point, the project ACE. When I look at the preproduction graph, I was like “no, it would be too piercing, it would not have good soundstage, it...

Meanwhile, at EA warehouse: “did you send him the OG instead of the Noir???”

How come I never have this sorts of unexpected surprises in my mailbox 😤 I’m finishing my review and did a bunch of AB tests yesterday against Anni 2023 and others. My suggestion is don’t listen to Pilgrim next to its siblings. It makes the pilgrim worse than how it actually is.

Let’s see how Gizaudio’s DaVinci turns out first Anyhow: Effect Audio x Elysian; Hiby x FAudio. More of those would be cool. Here you go: https://hifigo.com/products/skw-hc5101b?_pos=1&_sid=d61e5c6ab&_ss=r Oh yeah. I remember drooling at the RSV. Somehow I ended up buying Blessing 2...

I did a bunch of AB tests today to finalise the review of some IEMs. It shocks me how similar most of them sound, with perhaps a bit better stage there, nicer bass here. Too many same same. Perhaps our community needs to recall that our brain can EQ anything and if they want something “cool”...

Maybe have a look at HiBy Project Ace? It biases towards male vocal more than female vocal, which is a bit rare nowadays.

That battery performance does not seem right. Have you tried normal, old charger? Some of these Chifi devices do not work with the new PD standard. Hopefully someone can fix the problem for you. 🗿🗿🗿 Such a handsome device. Is there any problem with sensitivity and low impedance IEM?

Only the highest bass setting seems usable to me.