Hi
Hyperboles are as common in the Audiophile universe as sand in the Sahara ...
This said, it could well be a first for me, in my 50 years + as an audiophile:
Most audio systems are relatively complex contraptions, involving some rituals to perform their function: Play music. In the Vinyl ages, we had to clean, the LP, the stylus, etc.. Nowadays, even the most minimalist of us, have go to the ritual of powering on a few things, or at the very least, wake them up.. streamer or PC, amp, even speakers... whether though headphones or speakers.. a few chores must be performed to, finally, listen to music.
Then, I acquired this IEM, on an impulse and ...
To listen to music in the highest fidelity , SOTA, level mind you, I just have to pick my phone. And music comes , pure , pristine, accurate, loud and almost too intimately... I received it two days ago and I've been listening to music on it, solely on it. I am actually a bit surprised that this IEM doesn't bother me much.. we'll see long term... And it is accurate out of the box. No EQ App or hardware required... it just is...
I acquired 3 AKG k702 for a studio project, it seems to be one of the least expensive (cheapest?) headphones adhering very much to the Harman curve but , for me, subjectively, not pleased with it, and it felt cheap , it wasn't the same thing... Two are being used in the studio, the third one, I intended to keep it, but after numerous listening sessions, I didn't care for it and returned it. This TCZ? ...., is staying, I am acquiring another one, just in case.
Not perfect, but what is...? I have read in this thread some IEM surpassing it .. not on measurements mind you, on subjective terms.. Else, it seems to be at the top. I am too new to the IEM world to opine further but ... this item is IMO, revolutionary.
I am flabbergasted at the same time, elated and deeply pleased. The best $50,oo I have spend in my +50 years in audio. ( I don't think this is hyperbole, BTW)...
I will try to no longer, post in this thread.. my posts are reeking of fanboi-ism
Peace.