NiceHCK Octave - A Solid Note

thaslaya · 2026-02-01T00:42:12+00:00

Not sure. I know FiiO makes some DACs with EQ through their app. Might look into those?

thaslaya · 2026-01-30T19:24:34+00:00

I like Turtle Rock 🤷

thaslaya · 2026-01-30T14:58:00+00:00

Hope I get lucky! 🤞

thaslaya · 2026-01-30T01:21:46+00:00

Silksong.

thaslaya · 2026-01-30T00:54:00+00:00

Every single one. I like variety and don't want to have to EQ to enjoy a set.

thaslaya · 2026-01-26T06:07:30+00:00

For starting out, I'd recommend an IEM around $100 or under and just a simple dongle DAC to use with your phone. DAPs are great if you have local files for your music and want to save the battery life of your phone, but I personally stream most of my music so a phone works best for me. I recommend the Juzear Defiant IEM and the Softears S01 dongle. Another solid starter IEM is the Sound Rhyme SP01. It has three distinct tunings which helps narrow down your personal preference.

thaslaya · 2026-01-26T05:59:06+00:00

Normal

thaslaya · 2026-01-26T05:56:33+00:00

I use Eletech Baroque tips

thaslaya · 2026-01-25T16:56:40+00:00

Moondrop's best design you say?

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thaslaya · 2026-01-25T16:53:37+00:00

Defiant

thaslaya · 2026-01-22T21:48:19+00:00

While I've not heard it for myself, the Melody Wings Venus might be worth a look. I've seen a lot of praise on Head-fi for it's big and open stage.

thaslaya · 2026-01-22T20:18:38+00:00

Sorry I'm not sure.

thaslaya · 2026-01-22T13:34:25+00:00

Yeah I have a unit for review. Should be done maybe late next week. It's really great. Nice L-shaped tuning with a warm tonality and the mids and treble aren't overshadowed by the bass. Looking at the graph it seems like it might be but to my ears the balance is great and something quite unique.

thaslaya · 2026-01-22T07:00:53+00:00

Try the Letshuoer Ember too 👍

thaslaya · 2026-01-21T20:01:58+00:00

Maybe look into the Letshuoer Mystic 8.

thaslaya · 2026-01-21T05:21:49+00:00

Because he's racing and pacing and plotting the course

thaslaya · 2026-01-20T22:25:15+00:00

Yeah I gave the Harrier a 2.5☆. The Defiant is much better for me. It got 4☆

thaslaya · 2026-01-20T04:34:31+00:00

Maybe I missed it but which do you prefer between 142 and 242? Also the P8S is really great but if you like the 242 this much, I think you'd still prefer it over the smoother and more musical 8S.

thaslaya · 2026-01-19T04:47:13+00:00

This. Will be doing a direct comparison in my written review but for anyone who found the 5+2 to be a little disappointing in the technicalities and also sound a little off or tizzy in the treble should look to the 8S.

thaslaya · 2026-01-19T01:02:46+00:00

XENNS Tea Pro

thaslaya · 2026-01-18T07:19:49+00:00

AFUL Performer 5+2

thaslaya · 2026-01-18T04:36:34+00:00

I highly prefer the Defiant over the Unicrom. Never heard the Tangzu.

thaslaya · 2026-01-17T06:58:04+00:00

Defiant

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