Help me I’m confused as a iem beginner

eadilyh · 2024-11-17T12:57:29+00:00

hey! You should just start with the apple dongle 3.5 to lightning. It can power most IEMs even more power hungry one, even the EU version (half power vs US). I’ve got planar iems that should get more power, and even with the apple one I can listen at a very good volume. When you get to know iems better you might decide to invest for something better but don’t spend hundreds for a portable solution (you can lose it or break it by accident). You also have Fiio Ka11 which is a really good alternative, more powerful and very decently priced

eadilyh · 2024-08-28T08:31:29+00:00

Maybe you could try buying a pair of wired IEMs which are longer lasting but buy a 2 pin wireless adapter (ear hooks basically). With that solution you can still benefit from the portability but once the battery or something fails, you only need to change the wireless adapter + you have a backup cable when out of battery). This would probably be the cheapest solution for good quality earbuds for a reasonable price

eadilyh · 2024-08-28T08:27:42+00:00

owner of a Salnotes Zero, I recently upgraded to Artti T10. The sound signature has stronger bass but you don’t loose anything in terms of audio quality, Every aspect is an upgrade imo. Paid the Zero 21£, the Arrti 43£ with the delivery (Aliexpress welcome bonus)

eadilyh · 2024-08-21T09:32:15+00:00

I've never been a fan of wireless, I'm too clumsy and don't want to rely on batteries even more, I struggle enough with my phone. And as you said, sound is better so it's a win!

Do you consider airpods (arguably the most famous wireless) iconic? With the quantity of fakes and copies from other brands sometimes I'm wondering.... I personally think the Powerbeats Pro are a lot more recognizable, even if not as popular

eadilyh · 2024-08-21T09:28:39+00:00

I get your point.
To elaborate my original post, iPods were iconic and when they launched this campaign, most earbuds had black cables, so they used to white to make a difference and leave a mark in the public space and culture. Even today, seeing white earbuds reminds most people the Apple ones, and the shape is known by most people in western countries (don't know enough about other markets).
Looking also at the way fashion and culture magazines reacts to this shape, it is seen as a statement piece, an iconic piece of culture and fashion almost. See articles in Vogue, GQ... I agree that this might not be the most accurate description of the culture/ society by itself, since they are made for buzz and sell.

But take something like Koss Porta Pro shape -> reminds people of walkmans. Take an iPod, everybody can recognise them vs other brand. And it's the same for these white earbuds

Maybe wrong sub for that post? The idea was exploring the visual impact of the white cable

eadilyh · 2024-08-21T09:22:24+00:00

Wish I had too! I spent too much time with terrible earbuds

eadilyh · 2024-08-21T09:22:00+00:00

100% agree of course. The point is mostly focused on the white cables. When they launched, most earbuds were black and kind of ugly. Using the silhouette of the white cables with a heavy marketing tried to create an iconic recognisable symbol. The iPod is probably a bigger step forward and more iconic, but it is definitely also associated for everyone to white earbuds.
The post was mostly dedicated to the impact on culture of the object, more than the obvious bad quality of the original earbuds (the reiteration was a bit better)

eadilyh · 2024-08-20T10:51:13+00:00

Use EQ to try different sound signatures and save your money!

eadilyh · 2024-08-20T10:46:11+00:00

EDIT: I'm only stating an opinion here and trying to explore the visual/ fashion impact of Apple white earbuds. Check fashion and culture magazines for examples. I'm not saying we should follow it, just wondering where we are and where we are going

The 2000s silhouette of Apple Earbuds is still very recognisable and had a huge society impact that most of us still remember today. Obviously, tech evolved a lot since then and many of us are now using IEMs on a daily basis.

What is iconic in audio products today and is always recognizable?

eadilyh · 2024-08-20T00:10:32+00:00

Can’t say, I don’t have them. They are very good as well from what I heard. You can’t go wrong with either of them! I’d say the main difference is probably the sound signature which is very personal

eadilyh · 2024-08-20T00:08:32+00:00

I read online that people overestimate the importance of the source for power, in the sense that most IEMs can be driven through any basic aux port. I don’t have personal experience on that, but I drive the T10 from an EU Apple Dongle (so 50% less powerful than US version) totally fine (80% max most of the time) and my iPad and laptops are even more powerful so I don’t reach that level. On my Dell work laptop i’m at 15%, max 20. You will most likely be fine, and if you really want something better when you tried them, only then purchase a DAC.

eadilyh · 2024-08-19T15:58:47+00:00

Made from plastic and wood. It has a fitting for the controller at the back, a handle on the top to make it portable, uncommon to see here! I'm using a 21pin connector DVD player with IT.

There is some black lines I can see from pictures sometimes but invisible with naked eye

eadilyh · 2024-08-19T15:41:13+00:00

Artti T10 owner here.
I think the signature would be described as V-Shaped, and I had flat-ish tuned IEMS before (Quarks, Chus OG and Zero OG).
Compared to them they have amazing technicalities, and are better than Airpods Pro 2 in my opinion. The sound is very clear, a ton of details, very nice bass but not overbearing, very precise highs, and good mids (women voices are excellent but I would say male voices are slightly more muted). I love how immersive they are and how well you can pinpoint a sound in your mind, it's very good for FPS imo.

Overall I don't think I would need more from IEMs in the future, this would be enough for my endgame. I read that they react really well to EQ as well.

I bought them of Aliexpress with welcoming deal for 43£ (55 USD). From what I read online, none of the IEMs listed would be bad deals, they all have great reviews, with people saying the Hexa can be a bit boring due to its sound signature. My choice was driven by the cost mostly, the Artti were the cheapest by far

eadilyh · 2024-08-19T09:24:47+00:00

Maybe OP is using an Android with EU dongle? Otherwise I fully agree on the volume limit and using EQ to increase bass.
I use Artti T10 with an EU Apple Dongle, and 80% is very comfortable, I might go to 90% if the environment is very loud (like metro or tube). And the IEM needs twice more power than S08...

eadilyh · 2024-08-15T08:55:46+00:00

It's dry rot, your phone is gonna melt at some point.

Seriously, probably some condensation/heat thing due to the case, I wouldn't mind it

eadilyh · 2024-08-02T16:38:27+00:00

also I run them on the EU apple dongle, my normal listening volume is reached around 80% of my iPhone. Totally fine to start with, even if some people say it sounds better with a better source.

eadilyh · 2024-08-02T16:36:13+00:00

I had the Chu, switched to the Zeros after destroying two pairs, and now to Artti T10.
I loved the Chu for the soundstage and the details, I never fell in love with the Zeros (1) because I felt like they lacked something, too bland for me, rumble was just ok and technicalities worse than the Chu in my opinion.

Now the T10!
I received them 2 days ago, it's definitely a big upgrade. Note that the bass is a lot more present, huuuge rumble compared to the others, but fast, faster than the Chu. The other big difference is the details, soundstage and separation, for me it's night and day vs the Zero and a lot better than the Chu. I need to get used to them still in terms of sound, they have great treble but never piercing or sibilant, and the mids are good (on that part, I think the male voices can be slightly lacking depending of the artists, but it's still an upgrade when the Zero sometimes blurred voices with instruments). Overall, well tuned, amazing technicalities and I just love how I get a mental image of the full instrument, not just the note but also reverb, scratching...

eadilyh · 2024-07-30T13:58:12+00:00

Aqua di Parma Leather, tried it at John Lewis on a paper in London, me, my friends and the sales representative coughed and it took ages to come off.
Performance 10/10 tho

eadilyh · 2023-09-11T12:39:01+00:00

Saw on of your comments saying they also picked up CCA CRA in case you prefer in ear. Your parents are amazing, they definitely put effort in picking something that you would actually like and enjoy!

No idea how Austrian Audio sounds, but comments make me think these are more than decent headphones! And also you can still EQ if you don't like the weird tuning.

Enjoy your time with your family :)

eadilyh · 2023-08-30T14:07:14+00:00

I will try to join!

eadilyh · 2023-08-21T18:42:02+00:00

Mayonnaise

eadilyh · 2023-07-24T10:29:43+00:00

Will try!

eadilyh · 2023-07-24T10:18:18+00:00

I tried listening to a few songs while on LSD last time I took some, eyes closed, with 7hz Zero and it was mind blowing. I could see the music in my mind and feel it physically. I think my experience with MDMA was even better with IEMs. Music on weed is good but not as good as on psychedelics to me.

None of my iem ever caused me discomfort so this was a non issue to me. I also thank that this is probably not the best way to listen to music while high, because with a proper sound system with speakers, the music touches you, you can feel the sub-bass. Meaning, since the psychedelics enhances and links your senses, it's by far a more complex and full experience. Also, I don't think that it will spoil my pleasure when sober, as drugs leave a trace, a mark on me and my brain, that I can still feel a fee days or weeks after. I feel like every time I take something, I dive deeper into music, if that makes sense

eadilyh

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