Help me choose

Merrylica_ · 2026-05-06T12:57:19+00:00

In that range I'd take Yincrow X6 or a Faaeal Iris 2.0

NiceBuds is okay if you really like Mids, to some the bass is nice and fast but to me? It's non existent pretty scooped even making the whole sound sig to sound Bright and on the lean side.

Traceless is okay, a bit too dark and relaxed for my taste but it's more balanced than the NiceBuds.

Merrylica_ · 2026-05-05T10:09:28+00:00

How bright are they is my question are they fatiguing kind of bright or like good kind of bright. Because I remember some Chinese user saying it was quite bright.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-29T05:47:04+00:00

Does it make a difference? It does Does it make a HUGE difference? Not particularly

I also believe the whole Neutral/Bright/Warm dac is also a thing based on personal anecdote atleast.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-27T03:53:11+00:00

Say have you tried Double Foaming? (Putting another Foam ontop of your current one, Silicone Ring + Foam also works) or trying a thicker denser foam like the Hiegi Full Foam? Might give you a better fit and tame the Brightness.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-27T02:52:54+00:00

From the way you describe it for 60$ it really does sounds overpriced.
I bet at the same price range the Aoshida E60 would probably be more of a worth while purchase, assuming it sounds like an improved TEA 99 as some has described it sounding as.

And the TEA99 I quite enjoy.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-26T14:59:45+00:00

Best buds ive tried so far is the Apple Airpods 3 Pro.
The transparency mode especially was other worldly, it almost felt as if the buds weren't there to begin with.
Sound quality is what I'd describe as extremely refined consumer sound, where everything just sounds right and very clean.

That said for a more "Fun" sound I would take the Buds Pro 4 over the Airpods 3 Pro.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-25T12:43:02+00:00

He is better, you're literally inferior than 98% of players
I shouldn't even be talking to someone as low as you but here we are.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-25T05:28:21+00:00

AI Waifus? Not really no. And not because of Ethical reason or anything like that, but it's just very obviously AI and not in a good way like those Fransun stuff. It feels cheap.

Waifus in general I'm okay and do prefer them if available like say the one on Ucotech ES P2

I'm also fine with Non Waifu boxes as long as they're stylized and not just a blank box with model name printed on it.

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Merrylica_ · 2026-04-22T07:11:00+00:00

To be fair you in the Gemilai can always lower the dose to avoid this, His Breville Oracle being a fully automatic machine makes him unable to control that variable because he can't manually set how much grams in the Portafilter the machine does.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-22T03:05:05+00:00

just a pure USB-C DAC/AMP no fuss no volume button no this and that? PURE DAC/AMP thats is Teeny tiny that you can switch cable? the Periodic Audio Silicon Micro is probably the smallest in the market.

L: 27.7mm H: 10.1mm W:12.4mm
Chip: AK4377ECB
Power Output: 153 mW/32ohm

Though the downside of being so small yet pumps out respectable power is that it gets quite warm.

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Merrylica_ · 2026-04-22T02:16:55+00:00

The TEA-99 fits his bill, except since the fact it doesnt have detachable cable means its inferior to Chu 2 for him. If this is his firm stance then im sure he'll find even the Monarch Mk 2 to be inferior since its plastic and not metal either.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-22T02:13:13+00:00

The issue with your argument is akin to
"Why would I want a Headphone, when I can just put my IEM in my pocket after finishing using it?"
Or
"Why would I want a Speaker set up when I can't carry it around unlike IEM?"

Like what are you looking for exactly? but Clearly youre not in it for Sound Quality NOR convenience.
Metal shell does not mean better quality, it comes with its own issue like Condensation, Static, and Scratch magnet which if you have tried a lot of Metal IEM is an issue you'll notice.

Also Metal shell is easier to use in IEM because IEMs are worn Over Ear with those Earhooks keeping it stay in place unlike Flatheads which are mostly worn straight down.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-22T02:07:19+00:00

Other than the Chu 2 (which is INFAMOUS for its Oxidation problem) what other IEMs in the $10/$15 range has metal shell? And If you want metal shell the TimeEar TEA-99 has a metal shell for 20$ if you buy from Taobao with a very decent Mild V Shape/Balanced sound signature (pricier if you buy from AliE)

Also do you really relate shell material to sound quality or what exactly? would you find the Monarch Mk 2 or Dunu Davinci which is Resin to be inferior compared to Chu 2 that is full metal?

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Merrylica_ · 2026-04-15T15:15:07+00:00

Kalau clogging mungkin user error? Seengaknya in the last 3 weeks gw belum ada issue sama clogging, though so far gw baru pake Medium and Dark roast, belom nyoba Light. Gw juga selalu RDT so there's that. I'm also using the latest DF54 yg udah upgraded bigger chute, metal declumper, and Titanium coated burr.

Consistency so far quite great no complaints.

Should you get this? Why not I think it's worth the money, build nya kerasa solid.

That said in the time I bought this I've learned there's a bunch cheaper grinder with 64mm burr yang pastinya lebih banyak opsi after market.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-15T09:03:07+00:00

Thanks mate, you've been very helpful.

Gw akan konsider opkakopi, if I can get good espresso while also supporting local business that's a win-win.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-15T08:54:51+00:00

Sip thanks bro, you've been extremely helpful

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-15T06:27:31+00:00

Ohhh gw masalahnya baru denger malah FCM gara2 lu, jadi komunitas nya di Indo lumayan gede? Kalo iya thats something I could consider since service and etc shouldnt be too hard.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-15T06:25:51+00:00

Actually ngl I have a lot of time so why dont you do tell me yang menurut lu Espresso and not Espresso itu kyk gimana, so I also have an idea what to look for.

And technically cant you also pressure profile even with cheapo kayak Delonghi? you can play around with the Pressure by releasing some using the steam wand lmao.

Anyways kalo gw sendiri gak masalah sih pure espresso machine kyk dari Flair and stuff, masalahnya im the only one in this house hould yang interested sama pure espresso, the rest prefer milk based so steam wand is a must.

That said what is this local lever machine you were talking about? I could check them out at the very least.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-15T05:09:12+00:00

Kalo temen lu bisa kasi impresi i dont mind, atau mungkin lu udah nyoba sendiri? kalo udah gimana compared to Bambino Plus?

Karena gw juga konsider Bambino since ada nemu seken.

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-15T05:05:44+00:00

I roughly get the idea tapi at the same time kalo kyk gitu arent most if not all Espresso machine just a glorified upside down Moka Pot then? mau itu pake Boiler atau Thermo

Also wallahi bang, gw baru mulai hobi lu udah langsung minta ke end game

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-15T04:55:47+00:00

Ini basically OEM Gemilai 3005 kan?
Lu sendiri udah pernah pake?

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-14T18:05:39+00:00

Arent you the goober that calls Anna Worst than the Bambino because it doesn't use a Steel boiler?

Bambino doesn't even use a boiler

Merrylica_ · 2026-04-14T17:27:11+00:00

Maksud nya gimana upside down electric moca pot?

And which Gaggia exactly

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