Recent content by phoenixsong

If you desire more clarity, maybe swap it for the HD 560S instead? It's also cheaper so you'll probably end up with more $ in your pocket/account :p

"For science. Er, actually, Audio Science"

I happen to have the Made in USA version of the Motu M2, but am a beginner in recording and no engineering background. As such, I've just made a bunch of recordings in pretty quiet conditions (it was between 4-5am) but have no idea how to test for distortion. I also have not recorded with a...

Oh, are they discontinued now? I remember having a chance to try them out in Australia before the pandemic hit. Also yeah, bone conduction drivers in iems are a thing as well

Interesting take as I heard some other members preferring longer tips for the Zero 2 :) Also, with the Spring tips, I do advise sizing up a little to retain a good seal due to their soft and shallow nature

Hey I was the one who mentioned the Chu 2 :D Chu 2 has more desirable nozzle length for sure, but it shreds some of my ear tips as you might have read and I still prefer the Zero 2 with regards to sound

When said IEM is released/discovered for no more than $20 extra ;)

Ye I have bought hyped stuff costing much more that don't suit me- we learn from the pain :') Although the Zero 2 still seals well for me, I totally agree that its fit and nozzle length is noticeably more problematic than the average IEM. Also, it's true that Simgot IEMs are known for being bright

Can't agree with this enough! Also, tip sizing isn't standardized across the different tip brands, and even if their exact diameter is provided, not all tips of similar diameters seal identically due to different physical material properties and shapes. The resulting effect on seal and depth of...

I've sent you a dm to not derail the thread :)

Hmm to put things into perspective, I've tried over 50 different types of tips on my Zero 2 without a single fault thus far. On some of my other IEMs, like the Whizzer HE01 and Moondrop Chu II, some of my tips get shredded or ripped and instantly/eventually destroyed due to relatively sharp...

As someone who wears glasses I'll have to disagree :) It is extremely hard to find a headphone that seals well stock, and changing the pads more often than not screws over the entire frequency response. For iems, I just have to grab a cheap well measuring one like this Zero 2 (or one that is...

You mentioned that these offer 85-90% of what really expensive iems would. How are these numbers derived? What would that extra 10-15% consist of? Are these numbers obtained through level-matched blind listening tests? If you'd only give these a "Fine" rating despite their performance to price...

Whoo wasn't expecting to see this brand featured here! Their black cube linear headphone amp was on my "to buy" list at one point in time XD

For you this iem is a great start; for me it's a great ending. Both of us are happy :D