Recent content by suman134
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KINERA | QOA Discussion Thread
Mate, expensive doesn't mean better. My opinion.- suman134
- Post #126
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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KINERA | QOA Discussion Thread
You should try the Fibae 5 and Urd maybe their level of refinement is in a different level, in comparison, Verdandi is on the dry, uneven and raw side. It's lack of consistency is not helping either.- suman134
- Post #124
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Introducing Shanling H2 - Budget Portable DAC/AMP with Built-in Player
With the H2, nope, no issues at all. Runs like a sweet little puppy.- suman134
- Post #123
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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The discovery thread!
Here is my comparison of @Shanling H2 and @iFi audio Hip DAC 3.- suman134
- Post #100,316
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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Introducing Shanling H2 - Budget Portable DAC/AMP with Built-in Player
Here is my comparison and volume test of Shanling H2 and Hip DAC 3.- suman134
- Post #121
- Forum: Sponsor Announcements and Deals
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The discovery thread!
I found the Z1r to be horrible. Very V shaped, wooly bass and bad treble extension with lower and mid treble prominence. Badly tuned IEM which is good for bass heads only.- suman134
- Post #100,278
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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The discovery thread!
Is Kinera Verdandi better than it's older brother Urd? Both are EST based with similar type of configuration while the more expensive Verdandi has a BCD that does it's job at lower mid bass and sub bass region but is it better? Here is my comparison video review: For those who doesn't have...- suman134
- Post #100,277
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KINERA | QOA Discussion Thread
Here is my video review of the Verdandi: I was expecting a bit more refinement and warmer signature with more uniform and even presentation. I was expecting a bit more involving and surrounding stage. I was left asking for a bit more.- suman134
- Post #122
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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The discovery thread!
Here is my indepth review of the Kinera Verdandi : I was expecting a warmer and similar to Urd kind of presentation but it's tuned more like the Norn. I was definitely expecting a bit more from this lower high end IEM.- suman134
- Post #100,201
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The discovery thread!
I have to admit, I was pleasantly surprised by the ISN Neo 5, its bass is the biggest usp but the way manages it's mid range by not suppressing the vocals or instruments is exceptional. If you ever wondered how does Penon ISN NEO 5 and Neo 3 compare against each other and if it's worth the extra...- suman134
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The discovery thread!
Here is my yakr on the Liqueur tips. Nice fit and traction inside the ear. I like the Orange one more because of it's more balanced nature. Here is my video review.- suman134
- Post #99,238
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The discovery thread!
Filters have a big impact on the signature. It seems you had tried the Silver nozzle filter. That's nothing like the S15. And with that, yes, S15 is not an upgrade to. They differ a lot. The stage is wider too but that timber is not natural and bass is lacking organic decay. Treble has S12 kind...- suman134
- Post #98,182
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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The discovery thread!
Are we using the Same nozzle filter? I am using the Red one and S15 has bigger stage, better technicalities and finishing definition. MP145 is tall but isn't that good with its width or Z axis presence. Without the Red Nozzle filter, MP145 is nothing like the S15. Its a lot more v shaped and...- suman134
- Post #98,126
- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors
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The discovery thread!
This is am interesting one. I think most of us can agree to the fact that Shuoer s15 is not an followup to the S12 or S12 pro. So what it is an upgrade to? I find the S15 very similar to the Hidizs MP145 with Red filter. So.. Can one pick the S15 as an upgrade to the MP145? Here is my comparison...- suman134
- Post #98,108
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The discovery thread!
I have been listening to the Shuoer S15 for a while, no doubts that it isn't a follow-up to the S12 or the Pro for sure. What it has is a bit more control and a different kind of tuning. Is it better? This comes down to preference. Is it worth the price gap? Maybe not.. Here is my review video:- suman134
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- Forum: Portable Headphones, Earphones and In-Ear Monitors