INTRODUCTION

The Simgot EN700 is a newcomer in the audio/audiophile scene.
At only 109$, it's a very good product for its value.
You surely need to check it out if you want a great all rounder IEM.

Note: I apologize in advance for my bad grammar, English is not my native language

SPECIFICATIONS:

Product Name: SIMGOT EN700 In Ear Earphone
Type: In-ear
Brand: SIMGOT
Model: EN700
Impedance: 24Ω
Headphone sensitivity: 101 3 dB/mW
Frequency range: 15-25000Hz
Degree of distortion: <1% 101dB (20μpa)
Sound track difference: <1.5dB (at 1000Hz)
Power Rating: 10mW
Housing: Housing: Aluminum and stainless steel.
Conductor: 25 * 0.05mm silver-plated oxygen-free copper wire antibacterial TPU
Interface: 3.5mm
Cable Length: 1.2m 0.05m
Color: Silver
Whether with mic: No mic
Earphone plug type: Line type
Vibrating membrane: polymer composite diaphragm
Drive unit: 10mm ultra high magnetic composite dynamic unit

DAP/AMP's USED:

AK JR
Onkyo DPX1
iPhone 6
iPad mini 3
Oppo HA2SE
Fiio x3
Aune X7/X1 Combo


UNBOXING/PHOTOS:

Below are some photos of the SIMGOT EN700

The Box:

Front



Back



Inner Box



Unboxed



IEM Close up



Close up 1



Close up 2



The EN700 Blue



BUILD/DESIGN/FIT:

Build:

The EN700's build is exceptionally good for its price. The overall quality just feels so premium when you have it on your hand. The build also feels very solid and sturdy despite its price.

The cable is also very high quality, its just a shame that they are not detachable. Hopefully soon enough SIMGOT will come up with a new version with a detachable cable version.

Design:

The EN700's design has this retro feel to it. The metal grills and the round shape makes it look sorta steam punky in a nice way.

In my opinion, I find the design to be very elegant and very unique. It looks really beautiful. Although not everyone may agree with me on this, but you need to see it for yourself personally to appreciate the design of the EN700.

Fit:

The fit may be a hit or miss to some people. Personally, the fit is excellent for me. Its one of the few universal IEM's besides the Pinnacle P1 and SE846 to fit me perfectly. It isolates pretty decently even at low volumes.

The size/design and ergonomics of the IEM though may not fit some people that well. But in my opinion it would pretty much fit decently for most people.

SOUND:

Overall Impression

The EN700 is a very musical and balanced IEM. It handles pretty much any genre you give it. It's also one of the few IEM's that has two sets of eartips which dramatically changes/improves the sound signature of the IEM.

Its sound signature is pretty much on the neutral side, especially when using the eartip B. It has very punchy bass and just extends so well in every frequency. The eartip A will actually made it sound anemic, I don't know why but it also somehow made it sibilant and reduced the soundstage.

The Eartip selection and changes is pretty impressive considering that the IEM is only 109$.You won't even see this option in most high tier IEM's.

Another amazing trait of the EN700 is that it sounds really good in most AMP/DAPS. Surely a much higher end DAP or AMP would improve its sound, but probably due to it being so easy to drive, it just sounds as good in a 100$ dap as it is in a 1000$ dap in my opinion.


High/Treble

The EN700 is very detailed and clear. I am very impressed to what it can bring, it's pretty much in the top of the game at its price range when it comes to detail and treble extension.

The Treble is very comparable to a SE846 or a HD600/650

Mids

I'm pretty sure the EN700 is pretty neutral when the equipped with the eartip B. But somehow there is very slight hint of boosted mids which makes it very musical.

Lows

Probably my favorite part of the EN700 is its bass, when I first heard about the EN700, I though it would have bloated and overly pronounced bass, since it had BASS on its product name.

Oh boy I was wrong. The EN700's bass is so punchy and tight, probably the best at its price range and even beating some at higher price ranges.

Soundstage/Imaging:

The EN700 has decent soundstage. Its not the widest but its very good. Its very comparable to a Beyerdynamic T1, Just the right amount.

The imaging and seperation though is probably the most impressive part of the EN700.

Probably on the same level as high end customs. It just had this 3D feeling to it, even better than some full sized headphones. I could really locate and tell where and which the instruments are. Really amazing.

PAIRING:

Like I said before, the EN700 is very easy to drive. It also sounds really good even just out of your phone. And what's more impressive is that it probably just sounds as good coming out from your phone as it is coming out from a high end DAP. This is just a testament to how good and easy to drive/pair these IEMS.

CONCLUSION:

The EN700 has very minimal cons. I just see no reason why you should not buy it. For the price you're paying, you are getting a premium IEM with a very rich and musical sound.

INTRODUCTION
 
The Oriolus MKII is one of the IEM's in the TOTL category that is not as popular as the leading brands. Despite the lack of popularity in most regions, the Oriolus MKII is actually very well known in Asia, especially in Japan. The Oriolus is priced at 1050-1100$ internationally, and around 900-1000$ in Asia/Japan.  Below would be my review after 2 weeks of listening with various sources, cables, and listening situations.
 
I apologize in advance for my bad English and grammar. English is not my native tongue and I lack the vocabulary skills and adjectives to review in a technical way 
 
UNBOXING AND PHOTOS
 
The Oriolus MKII comes in a simple yet elegant black box. Inside the box is a black metal case which has a very nice finish and feel to it, a cable pouch, some paper work, and some eartips.
I bought my MKII's secondhand but in almost pristine condition for 600$  (around 10-20hours of use, previous owner got into speakers and kept it in the box for almost a year and decided to sell it ).  Below are some photos of the box and MKII's.
 
The Box:

 
Open Box
 
 

 
 
Close up:
 

 
BUILD/DESIGN:
 
Build:
 
The Oriolus MKII is very similar to MKI in terms of build and design. The housing is sturdy enough for daily use, but should still always be handled with care. Here in Japan the Oriolus is known to be very fragile, because a lot of the owners seem to always crack or break them.
I think the build is still good enough though, it's just that most Japanese audiophiles just don't handle their IEM's very well. (Not generalizing them, but I think most people or foreigner who lives in Japan and is into audio stuff will agree with me) They always handle them like 10$ earbuds, they just stick it in their pocket's and sometimes even sit on them. Most of the second-hand IEM's for sale here in Japan have a lot of scratches, cracks, and broken wires due to that reason.
Anyways, I think the build is still decent, not the best but its good enough. They're also very light for their size. 
 
Design:
 
 The MKII has a very simple yet elegant design. A curvy housing with some golden engravings and a glossy finish. It looks very sleek and gorgeous IMO especially when paired with the PW audio cables, its like you're wearing a piece of jewelry. Most people that see me wearing these always comment about how beautiful they are.
 
FIT/ISOLATION:
 
Fit:
 
Despite their size, which is a little big than normal, the MKII's are actually very comfortable. The seal on my ears are actually also very good, the only universals that sealed very well for me other than the Oriolus would be that Mee audio P1's and the SE846. They're very light and not fatiguing, the beauty of the curved design IMO is that there wouldn't be edges that might hurt your ear while wearing them or while attempting to wear/remove them. They will stick out a bit of your ears due to their size, but its not really bothersome and not that stupidly big compared to the JH series and the iSine's. You might need to do some tip rolling if you want to find the perfect fit, but I think the Oriolus would fit most people great. Below is a photo of me wearing the Oriolus, (For your reference, I'm Filipino with slightly bigger ears and really small earholes)
 

 
Isolation:
 
The MKII's isolation is pretty decent, not the best, but good enough especially when listening at 50% or more. They pretty much block most external noises when you're wearing them and when they're fitted correctly. People who can't get a good enough fit might have different opinions though.
 
IMPEDANCE:
 
The Oriolus are very very easy to drive! These IEM's are so sensitive that they will produce hiss and distortion even at lowgain in some amps, they will sound good even through your phone. But a decent dac/amp would ofcourse obviously take to the next level, I just hate the distortion and hiss though. 
 
 
SOUND:
 
320KBPS, FLAC, Tidal, are used with all of the listening. 
 
Sources: OPPO HA-2SE, iPhone 6, Schiit Magni/Modi V2, Woo Audio WA7, Little DOT MKII, Asus Xonar STU, TSDRENA DAC/AMP, Fiio A3, Fiio X1, AK iRiver
 
First Impression:
 
The MKII's are very musical, when I first put them on, the first thing I noticed is how meaty and lush the mids are. Very similar to the Audeze LCD X in terms of sound signature. Slightly warm, lush mids, okay soundstage, great imaging, and great boomy bass. After hearing a couple of songs, I think that these would probably be the most versatile TOTL IEM, every genre that I listened to sounded great with these, they seem to make any song really fun and energetic. Despite all these, at I wasn't really wowed by the Oriolus yet, I was thinking to myself if they are actually even worth it, even at the price that I bought them for which is a steal. I mean they really sound good, but they don't really do anything special, I'd still pick my IE800's over it which IMO has better soundstage and has better clarity and detail retrieval. I'm a soundstage addict and a treble whore, what may be sibilant to others may sound sparkly to me. This is why I really liked the IE800's, because it's bright, great soundstage, and has very little to none mid bass which gives way to all the micro details in the mids and highs. It might sound thin to others, but this is my personal preference. 
 
The moment that I was wowed by the Oriolus was when I listened to Kreutzer's Violin Sonata No.9 1st movement. I mean, oh my god it just made the violin sound so alive!  This is when I realized why they're TOTL. Despite my hate for mid bass, and warm signatures, the Oriolus made vocals and violins very musical and lush. I really recommend listening to simple acoustic recordings with the Oriolus, and just see how they transform these simple recording with 2-3 instruments into a very musical fiesta. I also really like the Oriolus with EDM and hip hop, they're still good with classical but they're not as good as an IEM with a reference sound signature. They somehow make classical music too grouped and too boomy and lively. This might be good or bad for some people out there but personally I don't like it. I like to hear the spaces between instruments when listening to classical music, this is why I prefer thinner sounding signatures when listening to classical, because warm and lively signatures make the instruments too meaty to my liking. But recordings with few instruments will really shine on the oriolus, and despite all my negative comments, I think most people would find them exceptionally good and very versatile with most genres. Its just that my listening preference is different.
 
Bass/Lowend:

The MkII's bass is really good, it has a lot of volume to it and is very lively. I could use more sub bass, and I would've loved it if the bass was a little tighter and punchier though. But the bass works really well in combination with the slightly forward mids and warm signature. I find them a little boomy for my preference though, but I think overall the bass is really good.
 
Mids:
 
This is where the Oriolus shines! The MKII's just make the mid frequencies so musical and lush that you just can't stop listening for more. When I first heard acoustic tracks and some violin recordings on the Oriolus, I was really surprised at how they can make simple recordings very fun and engaging to listen to. The mids are slightly forward but not that much, Vocals are also livelier because of this trait.
 
Treble/Highs:
 
The Highs of the Oriolus remind me very much of the Fidelio X2 headphone, it has really great detail, but its just that the warmth and sound signature somehow veils some of the details in the highs. You can still hear the micro details though if you listen very carefully. These IEM's are not sibilant or harsh at all, these are probably the most non fatiguing IEM's I have ever heard.
 
Soundstage:
 
The sound stage is decent, not that really great actually. The IE800's have better width and depth in terms of soundstage. The Soundstage is slightly better than the K10U's  but its nothing to write home about. Like I said earlier, when compared to a headphone, The Oriolus would be equal to an Audeze LCD X, they're pretty similar, its like the Oriolus is the IEM version of the LCD X. The only difference is that the LCD X has better bass, punchier and tighter, not boomy like the Oriolus. Most people say that Oriolus lack in depth but is very wide, IMO they're not wide, they pretty much have the same soundstage as the SE846, maybe just slightly better.
 
 
Imaging/Precision:
 
Despite the not so great soundstage, the imaging is really really good. Much better than most of the TOTL IEM's I've heard. You can really hear where the instruments are and that 3D feel is really awesome! The Imaging is much better than the IE800's and probably on par with the iSine's. 
 
COMPARISONS:
 
IE800 vs Oriolus MKII
 
In my personal opinion, its a tie between these two in terms of overall sound quality. I like the IE800's very much because of my preference, but the Oriolus is just so musical and fun to listen to.
The IE800 has better clarity and detail retrieval. It also has much better soundstage and has a much more open and arier feel to it than the Oriolus. The Oriolus though has better 3d imaging, bass and mids. The oriolus are also much more fun to listen to, and the IE800 might also be harsh to some people because of its treble, but the Oriolus on the other hand won't probably give you problems when it comes to becoming sibilant. I'm still a bit biased over the IE800 and If I were to choose only between the two, I'd still pick the IE800's despite the horrible fit and cable.
 
K10U vs Oriolus MKII
 
Even though the Oriolus might technically be better in every aspect over the K10U, I'd still pick the K10U in this round due to personal preference. These 2 TOTL IEM's have somehow the same objective when it comes to their sound signatures. Non analytical yet still fun and musical. I'd give an edge to the K10U's though because they are somehow brighter and have better detail and treble extension that caters more to my liking and preference. The Oriolus is much more meaty in all sound frequencies and might be more musical, but the K10's have the better speed and clarity.
 
SE846 vs Oriolus MKII
 
The Oriolus MKII is like the roided version of the SE846, The SE846 has punchier bass, but the in terms of overall quality the bass on the MKII's is much much better.I'd say the MKII's are like 15% better than the SE846. The MKII's are definitely better than the SE846, but if you already own the SE846, I wouldn't recommend upgrading to the MKII's unless you really have no concern with budget. 
 
iSine10/20 vs Oriolus MKII
 
No contest, hands down to the iSine's especially when paired with the cipher cable. It's very wrong to compare the iSine's to normal IEM"s anyways, they have an open design, they're like open back headphones.They're  really good, the only thing that can beat them in the IEM realm would probably be the Layla's, although I cannot comment further on that yet because I only heard the Laylas for 15minutes tops, I would need more listening time. So the iSine's are still the best IEM I've ever heard so far in terms of overall sound quality. The isolation and leakage is **** though, which pretty much beats the general purpose of using IEM's in the first place.
 
CONCLUSION:
 
The Oriolus MKII is a great buy if you're considering taking the next step into the realm of TOTL IEM's. Probably the best value too because you can buy these used for around 700-800$ which is pretty cheap considering the prices of other TOTL IEM's. They're very good with almost every genre and make every song very musical and engaging. I know I had a lot of negative comments about it, but that is mainly due to my listening preference. And despite my dislike for warm signatures, these IEM's actually made me think twice. They will just draw you in and let you feel music.
 
I would be keeping the Oriolus MKII's for now in my collection, I'd use them and swap them with my daily drivers whenever I want to listen to different genres that are best suited with it. 
I'd probably sell them down the road if I get tired of them or if I find a better IEM to add into my collection. 
 
If you have any questions feel free to hit the comments below!

INTRODUCTION:
 
The Rock Zircon IEM's are very well known for its great sound quality at such a low price. 
At the price of only 8 -10$ you can't go wrong with these purchase.
 
UNBOXING:
 
The Zircon's come in a simple packaging.
 
Here are a few photos of the product.
 
The box
 

 
Unboxed with all accessories out
 

 
Close up view
 

 
BUILD/DESIGN:
 
For a 10$ IEM, the build on the rock zircon is really great. It even comes with a braided cable and a one button remote that works with most devices.
The design looks really sleek and pretty, the gun metal and gold color combination makes the IEM look like its a premium buy. 
Its also very sturdy and has a very good feel to it even when compared to products at a much higher price point.
 
FIT/ISOLATION:
 
The Zircon's come with 3 pair of silicone tips (S, M, L) and I'm pretty sure it would fit most people. The Zircon's are very light and won't be fatiguing to wear in my opinion.
It also isolates passively with the silicone tips, and the isolation is really good especially when you get a good fit.
 
SOUND:
 
The Zircon's are v-shaped and would very well be suited to casual listeners. This gives the Zircon's a boost to the low and high frequencies creating a very fun sounding sound signature.
 
 
Bass/Low's:
 
The bass is probably the strong point of the zircon's. The bass is really good and hefty without being muddy in most cases. Bass lovers should love these IEM's.
The sub-bass is probably what I love the most about the sound of the zircon's. The sub-bass has a solid feel and lots of volume to it and will make you just want to dance along with the music 
 
Mid's:
 
Due to the V-shaped sound signature, the mid's on the zircon's are slightly recessed. People who love vocals might find the zircons a little bit less engaging or lacking, but despite the mid's being recessed , the zircon's are still very detailed in the mid frequencies. 
 
High's/Treble:
 
The zircon's are very detailed and clear at its price range. It can even compete with some IEM's 10-20X its price when it comes to clarity and detail in the high's.
The only downside to the v-shaped signature of the zircons is probably that it might sound a bit muddy and sibilant at a high volumes of listening, especially with rock and metal genres. 
 
Imaging/Soundstage:
 
Imaging and soundstage are very good considering the price of 10$ It's pretty much as good as a 100$+ IEM. The instrument separation is not its strongest point, but the 3D imaging is pretty impressive especially considering that these are only 10$. (Did I just say that these are only 10$ again? Yes I did, Because that's how good they are at ONLY 10$!!)
It's certainly not the best, but at this price range, it might definitely be. You just can't ask for more for the price you're paying. 
 
COMPARISONS:
 
Zircons vs urBeats
 
Hands down this goes to the zircons, despite the urBeats costing 7x more, the zircon's have more detail and better bass. The urBeats sound very veiled compared to the zircons.
 
Zircons vs Beats Tour V2
 
Pretty much the same level in sound resolution but the zircons edges the Tour's V2 in the overall clarity and bass impact.
 
Zircons vs V-moda ZN's
 
The v-moda zn's are 180$ while the Zircon's are only 10$ (Bought mine for 8$). Despite the huge price difference, the sound isn't that much different.
The zircon's even have better sub-bass than the Zn's. The Zn's are much better in terms of imaging and soundstage though. 
 
Zircons vs JVC FX-1100
 
The JVC FX1100 is around 340$ today. In terms of sound signature, the FX1100 is very similar to the zircons. The FX100's is much more neutral though with a bass boost, unlike the zircons which has recessed mids. Despite the price difference, in terms of quality in the bass, I think the zircons are actually very close to the FX100. The FX1100 is very well known for its great bass even among TOTL iems, especially with a decent upgrade cable. And yet the zircons are actually pretty much almost on par with the FX100's when it comes to bass. The other noticeable advantages of the fx1100 against the zircon are; soundstage, imaging, and detail/clarity. But despite these advantages, the zircon isn't actually that far behind in terms of overall sound quality. I'd say that the FX1100 is only better by arguably 10-20% in terms of overall sound quality.  
 
 
CONCLUSION:
 
For the low low price of 10$ you cannot go wrong with the Zircons, it's definitely a no brainer! I mean come on guys you can get top notch sound quality for just 8-10$!
Whether you're an audiophile, or just a casual listener, the zircon's is a must buy.
The Zircons will now be my backup IEM's always placed inside my bag in case I forget to bring my daily drivers.
It will now also be my go to IEM's when listening to hip-hop, rap and EDM.

A little bit about me:
Hey fellow headfiers! The name is Neil, a normal music loving lad who works here in Japan. I commute everyday and I am always searching for the best value for my music needs.
I currently use the IE800 and P1 as my daily commute drivers, and I use the HD800 and 650/6XX for my home listening.
 
(I apologize in advance for bad grammar, this was originally posted in the Audeze Isine thread and I just decided to also post it as a review.)
 
 
REVIEW/UNBOXING:
 
Immediately unboxed the iSine 10 after receiving it from amazon japan.
Here are some photos of the product. 
 
BOX
 

 
INSIDE THE BOX
 

 
 
OPENED WITH ALL ACCESSORIES OUT
 

 
THE EARPHONES ITSELF
 

 
QUICK REVIEW/IMPRESSIONS/ANALYSIS
 
This review was based upon listening in different situations and using different cables and sources.
(I apologize in advance if I have a lot of grammatical errors, English is not my first language.)

CABLES USED:
 
Audeze Cipher Lightning cable
Audeze Standard 3.5mm Analog Cable
3rd Party Silver 2-pin cable
3rd Party Standard 2-pin cable
 
SOURCES (FLAC/TIDAL/LOSSLESS/320MP3's were used)
 
iPhone 6
iPhone 6s+
Oppo HA-2 SE
Woo Audio WA7
Little DOT MKII
Schiit Magni 2
 
IEMS/HEADPHONES COMPARED WITH:
 
IE800 (Own it)
Mee Audio Pinnacle P1 (Own it)
SE 846 (Currently don't have it with me anymore but I owned it before for about half a year and used it as a comparison)
JVC FX1100 (Auditioned it for about 2-3hours)
NOBLE Audio Kasier K10U (Bought it, used it for a couple of weeks then decided to return it)
JH AUDIO LAYLA Version 1 (Auditioned it for 15-20minutes)
Oriolus MKII (Auditioned it for about 2-3hours)
AKG K712pros (Own it)
HD800 SD MOD (Own it)
HD6XX/650 (Own it)
FOSTEX T50RP MKIII with alcantara pads (Own it)
 
 
BUILD
 
The iSine 10 is the first ever planar magnetic IEM to be released. It also has an open design which makes it very unique in the world of IEM's.
The iSine 10 is built with sturdy plastic that feels very light when held, it might somehow feel flimsy due to its very light weight.
Because of the materials used for the purpose of making the IEM light, the iSine 10 might not be that sturdy and the build might be underwhelming for some especially at this price point.
You definitely should be careful when handling these IEM's, be careful not to drop it or sit on it. 
(Unlike the Mee audio Pinnacle P1 which is built like a 1000$ IEM or better just for a 100$)
 
DESIGN:
 
The design on the iSine 10 and iSine 20 is not for everyone. Some might find the design good looking, and some might find it hideous. 
Personally I think they are okay, they somehow look badass and sleek when you are wearing them. Definitely a head turner IEM, everyone will surely be looking at you when they see you wearing this outside (Although you probably wont, I'll get on that later) . To each his own, everybody will probably have an opinion about the design of the iSine's, but in the end, 
most of the hardcore audiophiles wouldn't care about what a product looks anyway.
 
FIT/COMFORT:
 
Fit
The fit on the iSine's are a little weird, especially the first time you try it. You might need to take time to find the right accessories to get a good fit. I think the earhooks that they come with are good enough to fit most people though. The feeling when you wear them is really awkward, it feels like they are somehow loose and might just fall off. But despite the awkward feeling to the fit, they are actually very secure, you can even run 
with it (Ran and biked with it myself), just probably not with the cipher cable because the dac/module part of the cable is a bit heavy. 
 
Comfot
These IEM's are okay when it comes to comfort, the comfort is decent enough for you to be able to wear them for long periods of time. They are not the most comfortable because of the awkward fit and feeling while wearing them, but you won't get fatigue or anything while wearing them because of the reason that they are very light. They are even lighter compared to some much smaller IEM's which is very impressive to say the least. 
 
ISOLATION/LEAKAGE:
 
Probably my biggest gripe when it comes to the iSine's are the isolation and leakage. The isolation is so-so, this is all because of the open design. The open design makes the IEM sound really good and really gives you great sound stage and air. The downside to that is the isolation and leakage, they are pretty much like open back headphones in an IEM form. The isolation is okay when you are listening at medium levels, but you should still expect to hear some noises especially when you are using it on the go. Like I said, it's very similar to an open back headphone, it doesn't really block out external noises but its very good when you listen to it a quiet area. You can get decent isolation when you are listening to medium to high volume, the downside to that is the leakage that it will produce. The leakage is similar to an earphone/earbud or probably a tad louder because of its openness. If you turn up the volume to normal listening levels, you can expect that people 2-3 feet away from you can probably already hear the leakage that they produce. These somehow beats the purpose of an IEM, because most of us use IEM's on the go and to isolate external noises. Especially in my case, I don't want to be disrespectful to the people beside me in the train while I'm on my way to work. That's why I only listen to it at low volumes when I am on the train which really is a bummer. So if you're planning to use these outside or on the go, it might not be the best choice. 
 
SOUND:
 
First Impressions:
 
So when I first tried it, it didn't really blow me away, they were decent and acceptable at its price range. The only thing I was impressed with was the soundstage, its probably the largest I've heard in an IEM. Even larger than the Layla and IE800.(Probably because they're open)
If you've heard the T50RP MKIII with alcantara pads, its like an IEM version of it with better sub bass and wider soundstage. Slightly warm, detailed, the mids were slightly forward in a good musical way, and the bass was good.
One thing to take note though is that I was only using the normal analog cable and it was plugged in into my iPhone. So I tried it with different sources.
 
With different amps  Magni/WA7/OPPO HA2SE + 3rd Party Cables
 
My iPhone + OPPO HA2SE made it sound better with the analog cable, the soundstage and details were brought up a little more. at this moment I can see why these IEM's were so hyped, even here in Japan.
It just sounded so sparkly, planar fast, and so wide. its still a little warm, but is so buttery warm that it just feels so good. I'm not really good with words and such so I can't really use complicated terminologies to describe how they sound. But to me they just sound good, they sound like an openback headphone in an IEM form with planar goodness. You need to hear these for yourself.
 
I tried it with solid state amps like the magni (I'm sorry if I don't have any other Solidstate portables) it made them a bit more detailed and the bass is now more pronounced, I'd imagine this is what other solid state portable would also do.
But I still like it better with the OPPO. So I also decided to pair them with tube amps, like the WA7 and my little dot MKII, and yes, tubes pair with these great. It becomes a lot warmer, and will probably go very well jazz, acoustic genres.
Some might find it too warm using the normal analog cable when paired with a tube, but I think that that will all come down to preference.
 
So I tried different cables, I used my silver 2-pin cable. the sound is still good, but the difference is very minimal, I'd say that the details are much more pronounced now with the silver cable, but that could just be in my head.
Nonetheless, it still sounded really good. And at this point I was already happy with the purchase. I never though it could be better than this, but I was wronged.
 
 
Cipher Cable:
 
So I know that not a lot of people are into apple products, especially the audiophile community. But I am an iPhone user myself. I just got so used to it because the iPhone 4 was my first smart phone when I was like 16-17 or something.
I thought these cable was made just so that you can use it with the iPhone 7 coz it had no jack. Boy I was wronged. These cables is what made these IEMS great to screwin exceptional.
I paired the cipher cable with my iPhone and the first thing I noticed is that they are now a lot louder, like 100% louder, I was at like 25-35% volume and I was already on par with my normal listening levels compared with the analog cable at 70-80%.
So these just blew my mind away, The soundstage is now much more expanded, the instrument separation and imaging is now much more pronounced (Probably because the cipher made the sound signature brighter and livelier.)
I don't know if its in the firmware EQ or the cables, but the cipher cable just changed it so much.
The mids are still slightly forward but there is much more emotion and weight to it, as well as the treble and highs. It became much more detailed and much more airy in a sense.
The warmth was reduced a little bit with the Cipher cable, this is probably because the cipher cable makes it sound brighter and more solid state-ish.
The bass is now also better, what surprised me the most is the change in sub bass, don't get me wrong, there are still other better IEM's there that are probably better than these when it comes to bass. But the bass on these with the cipher cable is just so good. The cipher cable added more extension and weight to the sub bass, its still punchy and planar fast but with more OOMPH.
It is now better than the IE800 and SE846 bass IMO, For me the IE800's subbass was the best, even better than the K10U, the subbass extension of the IE800 was the best to my preference. I haven't heard other TOTL IEM's but compared to everything I heard, the IE800's beats SE846 and K10U's subbass.(I even heard the JVCFX1100 which is known for their gorgeous bass, but I find them too warm and too bass heavy, this somehow veiled the other frequencies IMO, that's why I still chose the IE800 over it.)
But the subbass of the ISINE10 is now just awfully good, probably the same decay and extension as the IE800 but with more life to it. 
 
The soundstage is really good but it still won't beat a good overear HP soundstage like the HD800/K712/Fidelio. I'd say the soundstage compared to a headphone would be like a 650/6XX or even wider because the imaging and separation is just so good on these, especially with the Cipher cable.
At this price point these IEM's are now a steal with the cipher cable IMO. Would they still be a steal and a good price to performance ratio without the cipher cable? I'd say yes, some would argue but I think they're are still really good especially when you pair it with a good DAP/AMP.
I only have the OPPO HA-2SE as a portable amp, and I was already astounded with how they sounded with it using different cables. What more if you pair it with a high end DAP, and use a better cable.
 
I know that I might be all saying this just to justify my own purchase, but trust me, I'm not exaggerating about how good they are, with or without the cipher cable. I'm really actually critical when it comes to IEM's.
I liked the K10U's but I ditched em (Really good but too expensive, price to performance not justifiable IMO), heard the Oriolus MKII I liked them a lot, but the price didn't do it justice when you compare it something like the IE800, sure it's better than the IE800 in a lot of ways but I got my Ie800 for 350$ and the oriolus was like 950$. I was gonna buy them already but a couple of Japanese audiophiles warned me that the shells tend to crack easily which made me decide not to buy them. Owned the SE846 for a couple of months and I really liked them, this was my IEM before the IE800, ended up selling them when I heard the IE800. (They're probably equally good, but the sound signature and the wider soundstage of the IE800 was a better pair to my preference.)
I all ditched them because I still think that the IE800's was the best value wise and preference wise (Classical/acoustic/EDM)  the price of the other IEM's were not as justifiable, like I said, I want the best value for my audio gear. (I bought my IE800 second hand for like 350$)
Bought the P1, because it sounded similar and is actually better than the SE846 when amped properly, and at only for 120$. I still use it up today when I want a different sound signature.
Heard the Layla for about 10-15 minutes but I'd say I was more surprised and wowed by the iSIne10 especially because of their price! That's why I'm saying these are a steal at its price point. 
 
Can't really add more about the sound with cipher cable, but all I have to say is you gotta hear for yourself. They are still good without it but I'd say these are made to listen with the cipher cables, thats why I hope they make one soon that would be compatible with other devices.
IMO they are 30-40% better with the cipher cable and thats what make these babies all worth it. 
 
CONCLUSION:

After 2 weeks of use, I decided to return my iSine's because of the reason that I won't have any use for them. I can't really use them outside and while on commute because of its open design/leakage and lack of isolation. 
I can use them at home but I have tons of headphones that would be better for home listening.
I would really love to have them in my collection because of their great sound, but I'd rather pay my bills first than to buy something that I wouldn't even use.
The iSine sits in my top 3 of all the the IEM's I've heard so far, beating some competitors over 2-3x its price range. I would love to hear the isine 20's for comparison though (Although I hear that the upgrade to isine 20 is not that worth it)
If you're planning to buy these for portability, I'd rather test them first if I were you. Yes they are very portable and easy to drive, but the isolation and leakage might throw you off especially if you are planning to use these outdoors while commuting.
 
If you have any questions feel free to ask me! Hope this quick review helps some of you guys who are still thinking about buying it.
(Trust me its worth it ) 
 
(EDIT: Review is being edited overtime )