Myer Audio CKLVX-D41 -OHHH WOW, I Didn't Expect This! - Honest Audiophile Impressions
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- A BIG thank you to Myer Audio for providing the CKLVX-D41 for review, much appreciated.
Sometimes a product arrives that completely takes me by surprise. Myer Audio CKLVX-D41 did just that but was it a negative or positive surprise? How does it compare to the Ziigaat Cinno and Tanchjim Kara?
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I apologize for the error at 13:38 the comparison is against the Ziigaat Cinno not the Ziigaat Nuo. I apologize for the confusion this may have caused.
Chapters:
00:00 Intro/Specs/Contents
02:12 Build/Comfort/Isolation
04:57 Cable
06:15 Source Pairings
07:17 Bass
08:32 Mids
09:40 Treble
11:17 Technical Abiltiies
13:38 vs Ziigaat Cinno
14:25 vs Tanchjim Kara
15:02 Conclusion
15:46 Leaving
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I apologize for the error at 13:38 the comparison is against the Ziigaat Cinno not the Ziigaat Nuo. I apologize for the confusion this may have caused.
So glad you got to this one sooner than later. I was so impressed by this because I had no idea you could get something this good for under $200!
So impressive for the price, crazy good for sub 200, totally agree 💯
@TheHonestAudiophile just order it! Your review convinced me. Hopefully it will sound as good as yours. Paul Wasabi’s unit doesn't sound as good as you describing.
@@ZeusPropofol look forward to hearing your impressions.
Thank you for your review. These sound very tempting...
I'm listening to this video with my cklvx d41
How long did the shipping take?
@@Rumeel12708 My Ali Express order for them was 11 days
me too !!
Another great content and review Dave, for under 200.00 is a good value and could be an underrated iem/a hidden gem, and have a blessed, wonderful, positive, productive, peaceful and safe week
Thanks for another great review!
I am happy to see Myer Audio getting some more attention and getting their name thrown around more. This is a fantastic set for the price imo. Glad to see you enjoy these as much as I do!
Myer Audio has impressed, let's see what they do next.
I have Pula PA02 and most that have heard both say they are close if not the same. I love that set, it was a shock how good it was the first time I heard it. Awesome review as always Dave
Good honest review! I am also impressed with the Myer Audio sound presentation.
Awesomeness 😎 Glad you enjoy the D41.
Great review again!
Thank You!
My pleasure, you're welcome.
Nice review! These have had a bunch of favorable reviews, glad you like them.
Awesome, thank you!
Awesome review as always. I just got these today and everything you said is spot on how i feel about them too. I cant really make up my mind tho on which tips i prefer yet
Glad you enjoy the CKLVX-D41.
nice review! thank-you.
My pleasure, you're welcome
Thanks Dave for the review❗️🙋♂️Good times for IEMs… another reviewer Hobby Talk added just for fun 75 Ohm impedance adapter and was laughing it is SO MUCH FUN💯✌️😁
Great review Dave, I have the D41’s identical twin, the Pula PA02. Your sound description of the D41 matches what I get with the PA02 exactly. Kudos..!
Interesting
great review! im planning to buy that set or pula pa 02. Thanks for your input.
My pleasure, you're welcome.
Both have the same drivers and the same sound signature.
D41 has a better cable.
@@byntkktrnn The D41's cable is one of the nicest cables which has come with any of my IEMs.
I have the Pula PA02 and enjoy the signature as well with a wide sound stage and good separation
I have been really enjoying the CKLVX CK-D41 ever since I received it a week and a half ago. Female vocals are particularly nice since "s" and "sh" sounds are tamed by the frequency response dip at around 6 kHz.
Awesomeness 😎 Glad you enjoy the D41. Thanks for the impressions.
Thanks Dave for the great review. You answered in the comments comparing to the Mangird T2 and the Hype 4. You love the Hype 4 and this Cklvx d41 . So I guess I can just get the d41 instead of the Hype 4 and save money . What do you think ? Thanks again Most Honest One !
Sounds like a plan. Look forward to hearing your impressions.
Excellent Review Dave! I've just got this set, and I really like the way it sounds. But, I have a following question, You did a review on Xenns mangird tea 2, and could you tell me, please, how is d41 compared to tea 2? Overall, I mean. Cuz, I have a chance to buy tea 2 for 140$ only. Will it be a step forward, or it'll be just a waste of money?
I've not heard the Tea 2 in quite awhile. I am unable to do a direct comparison and I don't recall enough to give a fair comparison off memory.
As usual, nice review! It's always fun to see your genuine excitement over a piece of gear. How do you think this compares to the Aful Performer 5? Is it an upgrade or side grade?
P5 is a step behind in details, resolution and tone and timbre.
@TheHonestAudiophile if I want better than P5 (which I really enjoy), do you think I should take the leap to something like Hype 4 or Studio4, or is the CKLVX is close enough for the money?
Studio 4 and Hype 4 are significant steps up from P5 but minor from CKLVX. Depends on how much you want to spend. Also depends on the presentation you seek, Studio 4 is the most neutral.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks! I'll go back and watch your reviews of them.
@@TheHonestAudiophile
I have both and I heavily agree with you. It’s more closer to mangird tea 2 than the p5.
They really went to use wifi passwords as the product name 😭
Thank you for these detailed and honest reviews. Hope you could review Nicehck f1 pro. and do you think planar IEMs is better than DD IEMs ?
F1 Pro review coming at some point.
As for planar vs dd. They both have their pros and cons. Planar more about the technical abilities and dd about the natural tone and timbre. But those differences don't always apply and aren't necessarily better or worse than each.
Damn, over the last few months I bought the Hidizs MP-145, the ARTTI T10, and the CCA Rhapsody. If I buy this D41...I may have to go to confession.
No regrets on buying the Muse HiFi M4 BT DAC/AMP...this little unit really does a terrific job.
thanks for the review, how would you compare the tech vs hype 4?
D41 has a little more bass impact, isn't as balanced in the upper, similar stage width and depth. Hype 4 is better detailed and resolving, slightly better tone and timber, better layering, slightly more controlled in the bass and uppers. Both are excellent with the differences being mostly in the technical abilities.
D41 is an upgrade over all of those. Big upgrade from EA500LM and a slight upgrade from the rest.
Thanks Dave ; ] How do these compare with the performer 5?
Hello mr. David, excellent review. I have the Cinno and I lke it, but I'm looking for an upgrade do you recomend it or not? Thank you
D41 is an upgrade to the Cinno. I love the Cinno but the D41 is an improvement.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Hello friend, I really enjoy your content, I have learned a lot, but I have a question: I have several dac amps that have a 4.4 output balanced with 3.5 and another 2.5 balanced with 3.5. The fact is that I want to buy a good MYER AUDIO NCKLVX D41 iem and I can order it 4.4 or 3.5, will there be an auditory difference? I have thought about buying it 4.4 and a nicehck adapter from 2.5 to 4.4. The 3.5 is more versatile but I fear it will lose quality. Thanks in advance for your response. Greetings and blessings.
Personally I'd get 4.4mm and then use an adapter if you need to go to 3.5mm. Balanced will add in some subtle differences in presentation but mostly the gain and power will be noticable.
Great video and why you are awesome! It's not always about the $$$$ IEMs! So how do these compare to Blessings 3 or any IEMs at that or higher level. What changes in the sound?
Thanks for the kind words.
I've not heard the Blessing 3 since I reviewed it. I don't recall much about the Blessing 3 but if memory serves me correctly the details, resolution, tone and timbre are better.
As for changes on price point, they can be subtle to drastic, depending on the tuning and implementation and qual8ty of components. Most difference noticed will be in details retrieved, how they're resolved, tone, timbre and staging abilities.
@@TheHonestAudiophile THANK YOUU!!!! Keep up the amazing reviews and honesty! Blessings!
@Rumeel12708 my pleasure, you're welcome
You are mu most watch reviewer for iem..
I am about to decide either on d41 oh10 or timeless.. what do tou think.. i like my iem fun sounding with good clarity
Personally I'd pick the D41 and the Timeless. The OH10s is better than og OH10 in my opinion. But the planar Timeless is harder to drive then the D41.
Glad to hear that you like this set. How does it compare to the mangird tea2? Can it be a companion or a side grade or are they too similar?
Basically the Tea 2 sounds similar but is better detailed, resolving and has slightly better tone and timbre.
Thanks for the fast and complete reply and great review as always
@cesareberta1291 my pleasure, you're welcome
do you recommend these for gaming / music ? how does it compare to something like HD6XX ? i know its hard to compare but i kinda dont want buy a headset again since it's hot where i live and i dont want to loose too much in music quality. im new to iem's and wanted soemthing at 150 dollars. so do you recommend i get this one or the pula ( is the sound quality comparable to good headsets ) or just stick with headsets like hd6xx ?
D41 is good for both music and gaming. Haven't heard the Pula.
At first I thought it was Roman numerals, then realized there is no K in it. Definitely they do need to do something about their model naming. This IEM really looks beautiful.
Nicely Done. Glad you liked it.
Maybe you'll get a chance to compare this with the Myer-Audio SLIIVO SL41
Would love the opportunity, hopefully some time soon.
I have both, the SLIIVO is even better IMHO
I got mine last week, and dang it’s a budget mangird tea 2 basically.
That is very true and good comparison. Glad you enjoy the D41.
Interesting...my main set is Tea 2's and I've thought about grabbing a set of these...so I'm guessing you're saying the tuning is about the same with the Tea 2's being slightly more refined?
Exactly
Which should i buy? I own the ea500LM , gizaudio galelio.
All of these iem are around the same price.
Gizaudio chopin , cklvx D41 , sliivo SL 41 , aful p5.
Which is an upgrade?
Also i listen to lots of instruments , piano , female voclas , orchestra
Chopin tone, timbre and note weight aren't as natural.
Slivo SL41 haven't heard.
P5 isn't as detailed and resolving and has a touch of ba timbre.
Personally, I prefer the D41.
Hello, I'm an owner of Thieaudio Elixir, if I wanted a smidge bit more treble from my Elixir, will D41 be a good pick? (hopefully without any sacrifice on the technical side)
Yeah the D41 treble is a little more balanced and defined.
Great review-thanks! How would you compare this to the Kato or S12?
Kato doesn't have the sub bass presence, mids are similar, treble is not as elevated, details and resolution are a little less, noteweight isn't as full, tone and timbre is slightly less.
S12 has more aggressive presentation in mids and treble, slightly more details and resolution, tone and timbre is not as natural.
Thank you, was thinking this or s12, is it worth the higher price
The S12 is more aggressive on its presentation and is brighter and can be hot in treble.
@@TheHonestAudiophile i only heard s12 on youtube recording , but the clarity of sound seems to be superior to many, don't know if it's my cheap headphones or the recording, but cklvx would be a decent stepup from dunu titan s and s12? Mainly listening games/movie soundtracks with orchestra and vocals, podcasts
@luckyone525 it's a different presentation. Not as aggressive as S12.
How about them compared to the Aful performer 5? They have similar specs.
P5 is a step behind in details, resolution and tone and timbre.
I think I found an eartip for the CKLVX that makes it indistinguishable from the Hype 4 (at least in terms of pure sonics). Azla SednaEarFit Vivid Edition eartips, they bring out more flavor from the midbass, redirect the mids to sound more balanced between male and female vocals whilst still complimenting the tonality of lead instruments, and they "wake up" the treble so that it comes across as being more enthusiastic/less dull. I almost can't tell the two iems apart now, but I'm pretty sure the Hype 4 still has the better technicalities.
Cool. Thanks for the impressions.
Hi Dave
Do I still need it if I already have the S12, Hexa, Candeza and EW200 ?
Can get it for around $100 on Ali
At $100 it's great price. I highly recommend it but only you truly know if you "need it".
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Thanks for the video, between this iem and 2RXE which one would you get ? Same price in my country...
I am sorry but what is the 2RXE I haven't heard of that model.
@@TheHonestAudiophile Etymotics ER2XR 😅
Different presentations. The D41 has a fuller, more impactful, more detailed, more resolving, more spacious and extended sound. The ER2XR is more intimate and mid centered, the D41 is extended and balanced, very cohesive.
Can you compare it to Studio4 in terms of imaging and stage depth?
Studio 4 is a slight improvement over the CKLVX in regards to technical abilities as it is a touch deeper, more layered and more accurate in placement.
Loving mine. Is there anything as good for $151 which is about the going price on Ali. I also chatted with the seller, Myer-Audio about a small issue with it and got good fast feedback. One of the nozzle filters fell off on mine. My set just doesn’t have the really nice marbled color as these, more of an orange sparkle design.
Glad you enjoy the CKLVX-D41.
Here's a link to my ranking list.
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@@TheHonestAudiophilecheck HBB, he just dumped all over this in his latest vid. Not sure why.
@johnmcvicker6728 to each their own 😉
Holly crap they look like the Pula PA02, identical, if they sound like the Pulas they'll sound phenomenal.
i dont know what to buy these or the aful perfomer 5 can u helpme to take one of them?
I've not heard the P5 in over a year. I wasn't able to do a side-by-side comparison. But from what I remember about the P5 it doesn't have as natural tone and timbre, not as resolving.
How do you rate cklvx d41 against Xenns Top
Top has more mid bass presence, little elevated mids and treble, little better detail retrieval and resolution, not as full sounding. Top is more fun leaning and the CKLVX is more balanced all-around presentation.
Hiw does this compare to the Hype 4?
Hype 4 has a bit more bass impact and texture, a bit more details and resolution, a little more natural tone and timbre and more treble extension that adds in more air and space. The two are similar sounding but the Hype 4 edges it out overall in performance
how does this set compare (by sound) to hype 4 ?
D41 has a little more bass impact, isn't as balanced in the upper, similar stage width and depth. Hype 4 is better detailed and resolving, slightly better tone and timber, better layering, slightly more controlled in the bass and uppers. Both are excellent with the differences being mostly in the technical abilities.
How does these iem compare to tanchjim origin??
Sorry haven't heard the Tanchjim Origin.
Can you review myer audio silvo sl41?
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll see if one is available for review.
hello, now im wondering how is it compared to kiwi ears quintet?
Quintet bass is similar but not as refined, more elevated and forward in the mids, has less treble energy and extension, little less detail and resolution, not as natural tone and timbre.
@@TheHonestAudiophile ok so overall the myer audio is superior to quintet? thanks for your reply🙏👍
My pleasure, you're welcome.
Myer CKLVX D41 or Truthear Hexa?
Id take the D41 over the Hexa as it's more detailed, resolving, natural and pleasing to listen to
em6l or the d41?
Simgot EM6L in for review along with 35 other products.
Blessing 3 or Hype 4?
I've not heard the Blessing 3 since I review it. But if memory serves me correctly, the Hype 4 is a bit more fun leading and the Blessing 3 is more neutral, analytical leaning. I don't remember enough about the technical abilities to do a fair comparison.
Was looking at this one when I could get it for $120 with coins, thought it would go down during the sale but instead it went up $50! Ugh.
Hopefully you get the opportunity to hear it.
@@TheHonestAudiophile I got the Katacco from Meyer that is very nice and was looking at this one before the hype. Hoping hype will die down eventually and price will go Back down. #poorpeopleproblemz
I have the Pula PA02 and they are very very good.
From what I understand, the treble and mids are slightly different between the two. I haven't heard the Pula PA02 though so I can't confirm. Glad you enjoy the PA02.
@@TheHonestAudiophileThey are not, it's just unit variations.
Unit variance, quality control is always the excuse. I will wait to confirm with my own ears.
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In my opinion it is worth the asking price. Not sure it is an unicorn though, it's not a legend killer just a unique listen in its price range.
Maybe juzear clear next?
Thanks for the suggestion.
@@TheHonestAudiophile and maybe cheap kbear rosefinch and compare this two iems with poor hades hahah
Heard its identical to the pula pa02. The Pula one has a bit better looking faceplate IMO
Pula PA2 in house, will do a comparison at some point
@@TheHonestAudiophile Thanks a lot ❤️
D41 vs Performer 5. For my brother
I've not heard the P5 in a long time as I sold it about 6 months ago. But if memory serves me correctly the D41 is more accurate with tone and timbre, slightly better detailed and resolving and has a little more clarity.
@@TheHonestAudiophile thanks
@fuzail3379 my pleasure, you're welcome
Same as Pula pa02. Try Sound Rhyme DTE900 😎
Thanks for the suggestions.
@@TheHonestAudiophile he is correct, it is the same IEM with different skin to the Pula 02. I have the Pula, and am really happy I bought it.
In some other videos i have learnt that these have 7mm dd not 10mm
Vs chopin ?
Chopin isn't as full sounding, isn't as natural with tone and timbre, similar details and resolution but maybe slight edge to D41, stage is more refined and focused on D41.
That name seems generated by AI.
Great review, Dave. Red shirt for the red stems...................right? My fav is still Moondrop Kato. Do manufacturer's sit in a bar at night and come up with the worst possible names for their IEM's? I was really impressed, you only got tongue-tied once. HAPPY EASTER. 🥰