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Technics EAH-AZ80 True Wireless Earbuds
Thanks for the suggestion! I had found the bass a bit extended. Treble+ was a notable improvement.:beerchug:- bms44974
- Post #36
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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If you still love Etymotic ER4, this is the thread for you...
I found that an amp substantially improved SQ for my ER4 (100 Ohm). I used FiiO X3 DAP + FiiO E11 amp. Granted that the M9 I use now delivers more output than the X3, but at 45 Ohm, I find that my ER4SR requires no additional amplification with FiiO M9. Most modern DAPs and DACs include a...- bms44974
- Post #17,317
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Etymotic EVO: World Tour
Cary, North Carolina, USA FiiO M9; iFi iDAC2 https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/ifi-audio-nano-idsd-black-label.22770/reviews#review-19782 ER4s; ER4sr; HF3- bms44974
- Post #20
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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If you still love Etymotic ER4, this is the thread for you...
I have the ER4SR (2016) (and ER4S [2004]), but you have captured my experience perfectly! The ER4SR are a bit easier to drive than the ER4S. I purchased a custom balanced cable and couldn't be happier. Enjoy! Cheers... Brian- bms44974
- Post #16,094
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If you still love Etymotic ER4, this is the thread for you...
For over 15 years I have used the triple-flange tips on ER4S and ER4SR. I have never been bothered by the fit or comfort (one of the lucky ones) and still consider these the reference standard for my IEM listening. Cheers... Brian- bms44974
- Post #15,926
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FiiO M9 , Android based Hi-Res smart DAP with 3.5/2.5 powerful output|AKM4490 X2 |WiFi|aptX/aptX HD/LDAC/HWA(LHDC)|USB DAC|USB AUDIO OUT
You must also put on your ruby slippers and repeat, "There's no place like home.":wink:- bms44974
- Post #2,306
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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FiiO M9 , Android based Hi-Res smart DAP with 3.5/2.5 powerful output|AKM4490 X2 |WiFi|aptX/aptX HD/LDAC/HWA(LHDC)|USB DAC|USB AUDIO OUT
I had a similar issue with a few BT earphones. Then I figured out that the volume control on the earphone was working independently of the M9. I bumped the earphone volume to its max (while on a very low volume on M9) and then adjusted the volume on M9 to get the desired output volume. It may...- bms44974
- Post #2,268
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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[FiiO M11] Android 7.0, 2.5/3.5/4.4 Powerful Output, Exynos 7872, Dual AK4493 DAC chips, 3GB RAM, WiFi, Two-way LDAC
If you haven't already, consider assigning a static IP address to your M11 on your WiFi router. Cheers... Brian- bms44974
- Post #7,636
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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If you still love Etymotic ER4, this is the thread for you...
ER4P is the same as ER4S except for the nominal in-line impedance. ER4P has a nominal impedance of 27 Ohm while the ER4S has 100 Ohm. You can get the Etymotic ER38-24 adapter to bring the ER4P up to 100 Ohm. I believe that the ER4PT model included the adapter. (see here) Cheers... Brian- bms44974
- Post #14,901
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[FiiO M11] Android 7.0, 2.5/3.5/4.4 Powerful Output, Exynos 7872, Dual AK4493 DAC chips, 3GB RAM, WiFi, Two-way LDAC
@kgs51: You don't need the Sony app to use the WF1000XM3. Just pair as usual with Bluetooth and you will be good to go. They are my favorite set of wireless IEMs. Cheers... Brian- bms44974
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If you still love Etymotic ER4, this is the thread for you...
If it's not the cable/MMCX connection, then it may be that the end of the ear tip is being blocked at a curve in his ear canal. I suggest deeper insertion of another type of tip. Cheers... Brian- bms44974
- Post #14,279
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FiiO X5 2nd gen Impressions and Discussion thread
I had no problems with the X5ii, it worked fine. I used the X5ii and M9 (tour unit) side-by-side for about a week. The only advantages that the M9 had for me were 1) the M9 had no problems reading microSD cards formatted on another device (not a big deal, but a difference), and 2) the better...- bms44974
- Post #6,987
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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FiiO X5 2nd gen Impressions and Discussion thread
I gave my X5ii to my dad in February and got the M9 to replace it. My only complaint so far is that I had to get a larger card for the M9 as there is only one slot (compared with 2 in the X5ii). The improvement in sound stage with the M9 was worth the price of the new card. The M9 interface is...- bms44974
- Post #6,984
- Forum: Portable Source Gear
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If you still love Etymotic ER4, this is the thread for you...
I use ER4SR for classical music regularly and they are great. I normally use a DAP, but they work fine with my old Samsung S4. I suspect that the V40 is an improvement. The ER4XR might give the cannons in Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture a bit of a lift, but otherwise the 4SR are fine (IMHO)...- bms44974
- Post #13,272
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