What IEM Phones?

I’m curious about the Tipsy M1. I have the KZ ZS10 with 1 dynamic driver and 4 balanced armatures and the BASN Bmaster with 2 dynamic drivers and 1 balanced armature. The KZ is really good for its price. The BASN is even better (to my ears). Now I’m considering a single dynamic driver for my next EIM. The reviews and the bamboo driver have me convinced that it’s next on my list.

I have a set of KZ ZS10 Pro IEMs from Linsoul on Amazon and then bought their $25 USB C headphone amp that plugs into the bottom of my phone and… for $75 I now have the best sounding headphones I’ve ever had, and I have a few sets that were in the $500 range, over the years. Couple that with Power Amp app on android if you have one and it’s soooo good.

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Dynamic driver, just like your amp.

All it is really kinda like marketing angle. Is more better? more expensive? No. I know a few single Dynamic driver that cost more than $2500. I own a few flagship Single DD that cost $700 and they both sound great.

The problem, like I mentioned earlier, with more drivers is the tuner has to make all of the drivers sounds good tomorrow. I’m not a big fan of KZ simply because of that reason.

A few years back, KZ did collabs with a few prominent reviewers and put out a few multiple drivers DD/ BAs, but as it turned out they were just using one DD driver to do everything and the rest were just there for show as there’s no meaningful sound coming out of the BAs just static noise. I own both of those, got them for Two bucks each, :rofl: They sound great for $2.

It’s a fun and funny hobby, I can introduce you to several IEMs that you can get into and you’ll enjoy it with $100.

KiwiEars Cadenza II $45, shop around I’ve seen it as low as $40 Current tuning trend of JM-1 tuning (Meta)

Dunu Titan X $35-40 Great impactful bass and nice and smooth treble on the Type-C version, exciting and energetic on the 3.5mm jack version

Tanchjim Bunny $22, great “air” almost holographic experience, for the price it’s worth getting.

Tanchjim 4U $40. Great package with all kinds of nozzles and switch for different tuning

I own over 80 IEMs and headphones and the DACs, DAPs and amps. These plus a few are definitely punch way above the price point and great gateway into the hobby.

Here’s my account at HeadFi, if you see the brands and models you recognize and have questions please let me know. I’ll do the comparison and give you the lowdown on the set you have your eye on.

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Thank you so much for the information. I look forward to trying out a couple of your recommendations. I will definitely reach out if and/or when I have questions.

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Yeah. There’s a big sales coming. I was going to post this for @Whying_Dutchman since I know that he’s no longer buying any more IEMs or Headphones but he can’t refuse a great deal. :joy:

Right now linsoul is selling discounts card

$1 for $25 off minimum purchase $60

$2 for $50 off min purchase $120

$100 for $150 off min purchase $200 plus $50 gift card.

I bought all 3 :rofl: that’s a good deal.

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