It’s probably right at my limit, if that drop off was any steeper it would sound blunted. Not bad for what it is, but the graph is also very smoothed, as are Crinacle’s graphs to a lesser extent.

@ToneDeafMonk Hey, great shootout vid on the Origin. Still waiting on my FU to arrive.

That’ll work, thanks. The Alien hisses a bit that’s why I ask. Naturally I think to pair the two.

@Dsnuts One more quick question about the B2, is it better or worse than the average dynamic when revealing source hiss?

Lol T1 graphs better on all fronts.

Now that I think about it the R4 looks like a kid’s toy lol, but I like it.

Best color choice! I like em all though.

Sony A17 has a cool form factor, tempting to try one out.

Hmm might do the Trio from HiFi Cat as a test run.

What’s so special about Sony players? I’ve never owned one.

Great buyer on all fronts!

I actually did pick up the T1, and your review of Djembe did make me think of it’s sound aha. It was a bit treble peaky but I’m generally curious about Shozy since I love the sound of the Alien gold, and the T1 did have a bit of that textured musical flavor. The Alien is niche in it’s use but...

Gotcha, I appreciate the detailed response.

There are probably better 1DD aficionados than me, however I am a bit of a graph head and this one is kinda meh.

Also while you’re here @Dsnuts do you think Shozy B2 is worth picking up at $150 in today’s competition?

Lol very true. Alas there is a fault, thin treble, or at least that’s what I’m choosing to nitpick.

Omg, the CCA Polaris is seriously good! The balance, the refinement, the spaciousness.. This is not a $20 IEM.

How’s the Polaris stacking up? Gonna try mine out tonight.

Hip Dac 3 vs Shanling H2?

Need that new Zen Pro graph pronto.

Thanks for the info, now I have reason to not think I’m missing anything when I pick it up without it aha.

I will say though that the ISN cable that comes with the B2 really does complement well aesthetically.

@Redcarmoose Or anyone else compare the Shozy B2 with FiiO FD5? They graph similar minus the FD5 better separating the bass from mids but the B2 is really that much smoother sounding despite the graphs? Bass difference aside, I’d imagine the Shozy still being kinda sharp in lower treble.

Haven’t used them, reviews look to be a mixed bag. Their prices don’t seem to be heavily discounted or anything, the B2 was sold at the price or even less from my understanding, like you said. I’d probably buy something cheap from them first as a test run.