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  1. J

    Ifi Nano BL initial impressions

    I didn’t see another post so here are my brief initial impression, using iPhone 7 and CA Vega. Neutral bordering on warm Decent detail and stage Overly-smooth up top Slightly recessed mids Bass not super tight but not muddled Solid build although bulky in thickness I don’t see myself swapping...
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    Is there a way to quantify portable DAC/amp performance compared to smartphones with IEM?

    I understand a portable amp would be necessary with harder to drive headphones; however, with my CA Vega I'm not noticing any difference between Fiio i1 and iPhone 6s directly. Maybe there is something, but it's as likely to be a slight bump in volume more than anything else. Is there a way to...
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    Universal IEM under $1500 that's like a combined Westone ES5 and CA Vega

    Budget - $500-1500. I'd prefer to stay under $1000 Source - iPhone or iPad Requirements for Isolation - Some. 90% of listening in home/car/office but occasional air travel too Will you be using these Headphones in Public? Yes Preferred Type of Headphone - IEM Preferred tonal balance -...
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    Portable amp to pair with CA Vega that is dark/warm without bass emphasis?

    Budget ~$500 I am enjoying the Vega but wouldn't mind a little less brightness, especially in vocals; however, I don't want to emphasis the bass. I'm happy enough with the sound signature that I'm not going to EQ or look for other IEM, but they seem like they'd like more power than my iOS...
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    IEM are really painful now. Need headphone recommendations... <$500

    I had started having trouble with my ES5 before I lost one of them, but thought maybe it was the material. I loved the JH Angies but they killed my ears. Tried 4 different brands of tips. Everything was painful. So I'm going to try headphones now. I loved the sound of the Angies. Would prefer...
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    W40 for $370 or Noble Savant for $599

    I'm coming from a set of ES5, of which one of the monitors was lost in Europe. I remember enjoying the W4 before going the custom route. I find universals more comfortable than customs so I doubt that I will be purchasing another custom anytime soon. I guess at this point it is about value. I...
  7. J

    Hello again

    It has been a few years since I was active here. I forgot my username or associated email so had to start a new account. I spent about a year on the "search" for the perfect IEM, eventually concluding it with a set of ES5. I'd begun itching for some new sonic adventures when I unfortunately...
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