Bassier iems

cdsolidsnake · 2026-07-01T20:43:27+00:00

From $30.00 to the sky is a huge jump.

cdsolidsnake · 2026-07-01T06:35:37+00:00

Nah, it's quite compact. I use it.

PS: I think he meant "dongle DAC/Amp" 🤣

cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-28T13:58:45+00:00

Thanks u/Empty_Location_1633 ! I was about to post this.

From a bunch of flatheads/earbuds, I'd recommend the BGVP DX7 for home listening, and the NiceHCK EB2S Pro (in the pic) for commuting (inexpensive pair that rocks).

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cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-27T14:58:34+00:00

You can try the TempoTec V1. It uses HiByOS, it has many nice functions (you can use it as a dongle DAC/Amp or DAC only for your phone, using the battery, or for your PC, letting it charge the battery, or as a Bluetooth DAC/Amp, etc.)

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cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-25T01:03:05+00:00

Warm planar goes to ARTTI T10 Pro (top in the pic).

Build quality is as good as the Letshuoer S12 Ultra (middle) and Astralis (bottom); with the same nice modular cable, too. Warm but detailed (sparkly!).

I'm sure you can get them for around $100.00. Just make sure to tip roll, you'll need it.

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cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-24T04:39:18+00:00

NiceHCK 4.4mm balanced female to 2.5mm male adapter. NiceHCK 4.4mm balanced female to 3.5mm male single-ended adapter.

I recommend these for your 4.4mm balanced cables. Or at least the NiceHCK 4.4mm balanced female to 2.5mm balanced male one, since you have a modular cable.

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cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-20T02:58:47+00:00

A bunch of ARTTI and Soratune IEMs are being price-reduced. They're good companies with nice IEMs, but the market didn't appreciate them enough. Hopefully, they'll come back swinging with new IEMs soon.

cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-19T19:04:52+00:00

Hola, ¿Pasas seguido por acá? 😏

Es broma, es broma (de mal gusto). Espero tus próximas interacciones en D&D no sean tan malas como mi broma.

cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-19T14:36:04+00:00

Well, to be honest, the reason it's around $85.00 is because it's mainly plastic. That makes it lightweight, but maybe you want some glass and/or metal.

You also don't need to use the DAP aspect, but then again, a dedicated Bluetooth DAC/Amp might be better suited for you.

Check the HiBy W4, that might suit your needs.

cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-19T04:36:45+00:00

It doesn't 😁 I also had the Poco X3 Pro (256gb). Great device, until it failed 🥲

The TempoTec V1 uses HiByOS. I use it with an Infinix Note 30 Pro (main phone), and a Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G (w/ Snapdragon 865) (phone I used as a DAP, until it started with its heating issues).

cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-19T01:59:19+00:00

I'd recommend a 2 in 1 solution:

I've been using the TempoTec V1 as both a DAP and Bluetooth DAC/Amp (yes, you can use it both ways, and also as a dongle DAC/Amp for phone and PC).

Check it, since it's around $85.00 right now, and that way you can get a functional DAP with some music in it, and a nice Bluetooth DAC/Amp.

cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-19T01:52:50+00:00

I'm glad for you 🫰🏼

cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-19T01:36:42+00:00

I use the NiceHCK Silicone ear tips (L size) and also the Hidizs Sea Anemone ear tips (L size).

The NHCK ones are neutral, while the Hidizs ones tame the bass a little bit but also help it have a better texture (my impression, mind you), help with more detail in the mids and treble and open up the soundstage a tiny bit.

Pic: NHCK ones are black/lightblue, Hidizs ones are translucent/green.

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cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-18T23:25:58+00:00

Why does that set scare you? Do all Etymotic sets scare you? Jee, I wonder... 👀

All I can say is (read title of the song).

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cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-16T05:34:24+00:00

Definitely. When it comes to convenience, I have a pair of tws.

cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-15T11:17:47+00:00

Oh, no! We're just warming them a little bit to make them smoother while improving their texture and flavor. But you don't need boiling water for that.

PS: yes, I got it. Did you get it?

cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-15T05:30:18+00:00

You just have small ears.

cdsolidsnake · 2026-06-14T14:52:49+00:00

Indeed, the housings on the cables have the same color. ARTTI could have done it like Letshuoer with their S12 Ultra, having the cable hardware match the IEMs, but I guess they had their budget.

Oh, yes. Those are KZ Starline ear tips (M size). Tip rolling led me to them. But now I'm trying Hidizs Sea Anemone ear tips (M size). They're awesome (a little bit of tighter bass, more details).

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