u/FearlessCommercial54

How big is it? I have the ft1 so it would be nice to know in comparisom

Other wise, i just want to know whether anything touches your ears?

Is there any IEMs that I can get in these price range that aligns closely to

- Bass that is relatively well defined/tactile without being too emphasized nor too polite

- Mids that are fairly linear, I think its the most important part, so if the bass from the recommended IEMs is a bit boosted, ill gladly EQ it also to accomodate the mids better. But of course, its better to have it closer to coherent than too much emphasis in the bass.

- Coherent bass to mids transition

As for the treble, I dont mind much. Ill be EQing them anyways to my preferrence, so that should maybe make the recos to be broader.

I dont know if im being vague but if theres questions that I need to answer for myself or things I need to say, just ask.

Thanks

I own the letshuoer DZ4 and my fiio ft1 is coming in a short while.

I did consider buying a seperate DAC but thought it as unneccesary since my headphone jack can run them.

Of course, I want the best I can get but dont know whether there is some difference to say I do need a DAC, not that I expect it to be night and day.

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I know the specs will be worth it and everything, more than enough for me.

Its just that Im a bit afraid itll break too early or any weird shits happening

Or is there things I can do to prolong its lifespan

Thanks!

Saw this store in Aliexpress selling an Aune ar5000 mk2 for around 250 USD (Which is the cheapest I came across). Couldnt really show a pic but its the one with 4.8 rating and 200+ sold.

I seriously cant tell.

Planned for the hd550, but uh it goes double the price than the hd505 in my place believe it or not. But yeah, im not really here to ramble alot, just want to know IN YOUR OPINION, what are better options out there that I should at least consider

Thanks

Im still new to this hobby somewhat, but I see alot of target curves. some of the major ones are the harman IE 2019, IEF target and the latest JM-1 target.

The thing is, what makes the other objectively "neutral average"?

Edit : Wrong title, suppose to be "What target is actually the most accurate neutral AVG"

I have little experience audio in general, just for context Ive owned only 2 IEMs so far and Im getting some pair of headphones to explore more about audio in practice rather than theory.

Im genuinely wondering, how do you guys train or teach yourself to differentiate the differences between one headphone/iem to another?

Im really curious to know what are your guys opinions on this headphone.

Im considering them myself as my first openback, so itll help.

Im also considering the hd550 but I heard its not that different just, somewhat different here and there.

Been using IEMs and didnt a external dacsince my phone can power them decently.

I think the Ka11 might be sufficient, though id like to know if theres any more suggestions from lowest to highest. Budget is around 70 below, nothing too fancy, just something thatll suffice or to get most out of these headphones.

Btw, I see alot of stuff like SNR and Dynamic range which I dont know. Maybe educate me a bit what should I know about dac/amps so I know what im dealing/getting. Much appreciated 👍

My budget is around 200 to 300~350.

I got into the audiophile hobby by IEMs and wanted to get myself something that does soundstage well.

Ideally, im looking for something that does

- soundstage decently

- Timbre since im more of a vocal and classical guy.

- Good QC and build, Im a student so i dont really wanna go around and spend more. Its more like an investment I guess?

I had iems like chu2 and Dz4 and they kinda sound funky in a way. Chu 2 is a bit bassy for me with sibilance and too much upper midrange. While the DZ4 is kinda basslite (Im not a bass head, I just love something tight) though i didnt mind much. The treble is pretty dark for my taste, violins and cymbals are a bit too laidback.

Either way, I only mind if something is too coloured (Like alot of bass or treble) and too lite (Dark treble).

Thanks!

The most important thing for me is the headphones

- Longevity.

- Sound stage.

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Got into the audio hobby through IEMs and realized after a few purchase, I enjoy more of a atmospheric, holographic experience, since my music has alot of atmosphere going on.

I listen to alot of orchestras, OSTs for example. Or is there any better recommendation?

(I wont really be using these for gaming btw)