[Slater]

So now that you’ve posted photos, I wanted to clarify what you meant when you said this:

“What I discovered was - right under driver shell (helmholz resonator) there`s little fabric venting filter as expected... but... driver shell is installed in a way that it
literally presses against that filter and that caused bad air-flow (and thus driver flex).”

Is this the filter you were talking about?


If it is the one I think it is, it should normally be installed here:


And yes, that is a front vent, which is in front of the driver and will alleviate driver flex (or cause driver flex if it is blocked or clogged).

Or did I misunderstand what filter you were talking about?

 

[CoiL]

So now that you’ve posted photos, I wanted to clarify what you meant when you said this:

“What I discovered was - right under driver shell (helmholz resonator) there`s little fabric venting filter as expected... but... driver shell is installed in a way that it
literally presses against that filter and that caused bad air-flow (and thus driver flex).”

Is this the filter you were talking about?


If it is the one I think it is, it should normally be installed here:


And yes, that is a front vent, which is in front of the driver and will alleviate driver flex (or cause driver flex if it is blocked or clogged).

Or did I misunderstand what filter you were talking about?

Yes, you understood correctly. That little filter in that place you marked is pressed against driver shell (helmholz resonator) if misplaced. There is little ridge for driver and filter also but it isn`t enough as filter itself is actually pretty thick (black edge glue part).
And vent hole was not clogged. I even tried to punch hole into vent fabric with very thin needle but it took really hard swiggling to get air flowing (but it lost sub-bass by FR measurement).

 

[ace5000]

I have the IT01 and am crazy about them. However, I would like to upgrade to something with a bit fuller, warmer sound. I'm somewhat high freq. sensitive. Any suggestions under $200? I listen to Blues, Jazz, Rock. Thanks!

 

[mbwilson111]

I have the IT01 and am crazy about them. However, I would like to upgrade to something with a bit fuller, warmer sound. I'm somewhat high freq. sensitive. Any suggestions under $200? I listen to Blues, Jazz, Rock. Thanks!

Have you tried different tips to see how they alter the sound?

 

[chickenmcnug]

Ikko OH10's pretty good, a buddy of mine tried a lot of IEMs in the $100-$400 range and he ended up with them.

 

[ace5000]

Thank you, I'll try other tips and look at the Ikko - Thanks!

Any other ideas?

 

[mbwilson111]

Thank you, I'll try other tips and look at the Ikko - Thanks!

Any other ideas?

You would get more suggestions, possibly too many, if you were to ask in the general IEM thread. Maybe read some of it first.

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/chinese-asian-brand-iem-info-thread.820747/

 

[audio123]

iBasso IT00 Review. This is a no-brainer IEM and I have compared with the IT01. Enjoy & Happy Listening, as always!

 

[BbOO]

I guess driving these straight out of LG V30 would work? I'm trying to decide between these Fiio FA1, RHMA750, and Fiio F9 Pro. I can get them at more or less the same price in my country.

 

[Gee Simpson]

I guess driving these straight out of LG V30 would work? I'm trying to decide between these Fiio FA1, RHMA750, and Fiio F9 Pro. I can get them at more or less the same price in my country.

Can you get the IT00 for the same price or cheaper? As they are superior imo.

 

[PaganDL]

@Gee Simpson,

Just my humble 2 cents,

IT00 is smoother in overall frequency range & isn't as noisy as IT 01 with slightly less emphasis in the bass response.

Whether it is superior will depend on your sonic taste.

Hope you have a great day !

 

[Gee Simpson]

@Gee Simpson,

Just my humble 2 cents,

IT00 is smoother in overall frequency range & isn't as noisy as IT 01 with slightly less emphasis in the bass response.

Whether it is superior will depend on your sonic taste.

Hope you have a great day !

Yeah that's why I said imo

 

[KBerube80]

Has anyone ever did a side-by-side comparison of the iT01 vs the Yamaha EPH-100?

 

[Gee Simpson]

Has anyone ever did a side-by-side comparison of the iT01 vs the Yamaha EPH-100?

Someone in the IT00 thread has actually mentioned that those remind him of the EPH-100 so maybe they would be a good choice for you?

 

[chupacabra314]

Guys my left earpiece just died. I have 2 weeks on the warranty left. iBasso's contact us webform isn't working. Any ideas how I can contact them? Thanks.