Very true, for anyone who have been trying the recent releases of IEMs, they will find that 99% of them are equally matched in many ways, it takes a bit of flexing to understand the nuances they offer and what makes them more appealing over the others
When romanized, 青鸾 (qing luan) looks similar to 景元 (jing yuan) but the actual pronunciation is a bit different (tones). I think I will keep my decision to get a Kefine Delci instead but I can't order it yet, as I'm travelling.
Thanks. For now I will only rank IEM in a single spreadsheet at the end of the year when I have enough of them compiled. Just like I did in my 2023 closing video
I spent my budget bux on the Kefine Delci. I’m am very very happy with your rec and my purchase. Great review but the set you are reviewing is really not my preferences.
Hey, can i ask you something? There's HAA FEE in your dongle ranking list. Which HAA FEE stuff are you referring to? You know, there's a bunch of haa fee dacs.
Sorry to bombard your videos with comments But i saw your ranking Shanling UA4 is 5 star and Aful SnowyNight has 4.5 stars. Like you i also prefer organic rich sound rather than thin airy sound I need a dongle for my Artti T10 planar iems To be Finalised between Aful SnowyNight versus Shanling UA4
OG HM is more airy and less crispy compared to this Z4, Z4 also over slightly better macro details. HM ZERO on the other hand is more relaxed overall and yet amply analytical, less bright with the upper registers
You will understand this once you consider the fact that people hear differently, with different sensitivity to sonic resonances due to various reasons. Some are more sensitive to upper frequencies, and some are more sensitive to lower frequencies. What is bright to one person could be totally the opposite for another, hence the need for tuning tolerances to suit different sensitivity and needs. I have heard many people mentioned a relatively warm sounding IEM as bright, it doesn't make sense to me because I was trying to gauge it from my own perspective, but once I try to see it from their perspective then I understand it simply means due to age, health and biology factor, certain sound curve can appear bright to some people, while the very same IEM is also regarded as too warm to some people, so how does that even compute? IEMs with tuning options exist to cater for these different needs.
Hi, greetings I'm new to the world! Just pretend to be on my shoes for a moment. Can you suggest me iem (strictly under $20) for listening to k-pop music which emphasize on female vocals on top of everything. I don't care about bass present at all, all i need is outstanding vocal experience but also not sacrificing other elements too much. Maybe could pay little bucks more if it's worthy.
For under $20 and focus on Mids, you could probably try Tanchjim ONE or ZERO. But really the majority of tuning nowadays rarely focus on frontal Mids and those two are the ones that comes to my mind. Perhaps you can also try Tangzu Wan'er SG
@@donglemadness My problem is the T10 doesn't fit me well. It's too round and pushes against the lower part of my ear. How did you find the fit on the Z4?
It's here on AliExpress www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005768949441.html?pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21US%20%2444.25%21US%20%2444.25%21%21%21319.00%21319.00%21%402151e92d17122697064353895d2d91%2112000034284471856%21sh01%21MY%21765649088%21&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_2004483137002.1005005768949441
The iem market is so competitive, until you really go for unique tuning, everything else is almost good.
Great review Andy
Very true, for anyone who have been trying the recent releases of IEMs, they will find that 99% of them are equally matched in many ways, it takes a bit of flexing to understand the nuances they offer and what makes them more appealing over the others
Thanks for the honest reviews Andy. I appreciate it. I was looking for the link to your cables but it’s not in the description?
My pleasure. For the details of AAV Cables, please check my video here: ruclips.net/video/pdL7KKQJXB0/видео.htmlsi=zCbJmxfzueLKHzOh
Thanks for this review. I am a basshead, but I also want to diversify my tastes. I might go for this one.
My pleasure
Another great review Andy 🙂
Hey thanks so much
When romanized, 青鸾 (qing luan) looks similar to 景元 (jing yuan) but the actual pronunciation is a bit different (tones).
I think I will keep my decision to get a Kefine Delci instead but I can't order it yet, as I'm travelling.
great review... Can you make an IEM ranking list? I'm new in the hobby, appreciate how you stack up each IEMs. Thanks!
Thanks. For now I will only rank IEM in a single spreadsheet at the end of the year when I have enough of them compiled. Just like I did in my 2023 closing video
I spent my budget bux on the Kefine Delci. I’m am very very happy with your rec and my purchase. Great review but the set you are reviewing is really not my preferences.
Glad you found your gem!
good review
I have Zero Red, ZS10 Pro X and Artti R1/T10 and love it so much, i'm bassheavy, do you think I'm gonna like this one?
No. This one is not for Bassheads. You will do better with something else
@@donglemadness thanks
Andy which one would you prefer UAPP or Fiio music app?
I actually use HIBY Music app the most. UAPP is good but somewhat colored. FiiO App I almost never use
@@donglemadness okay thank you 🙏🏼
And we still hope for the review of Akliam PD5 and Fosi PD2 as a gift for the end of the week!😀 Come on give us your helpfull feedbak dear Andy!
😂 patience lol. It's just around the corner
@@donglemadness Yes, I know Andy, your reviews about new dongles and comparisons, always make our days better!
Hey, can i ask you something?
There's HAA FEE in your dongle ranking list. Which HAA FEE stuff are you referring to?
You know, there's a bunch of haa fee dacs.
The older one, the one in cylinder shape
@donglemadness oh, I get it. Stuff with 2.5 bal? Thank you
@@The21okok Yes
Sorry to bombard your videos with comments
But i saw your ranking
Shanling UA4 is 5 star and
Aful SnowyNight has 4.5 stars.
Like you i also prefer organic rich sound rather than thin airy sound
I need a dongle for my Artti T10 planar iems
To be Finalised between
Aful SnowyNight versus Shanling UA4
More organic sound, then Between UA4 and Snowy Night, it is Snowy Night
@@donglemadness What you like more about shanling UA4 ?
Just curious
Intrigued how does this compare to Hzsound Heartmirror OG / Zero?
OG HM is more airy and less crispy compared to this Z4, Z4 also over slightly better macro details. HM ZERO on the other hand is more relaxed overall and yet amply analytical, less bright with the upper registers
@@donglemadness Oh wow, thank you for the insights uncle 👍
Why does every iem need to be adjusted, primarily too much pinna and spikes? What they do in the factory? Apakah kuping kaleng, mereka?
You will understand this once you consider the fact that people hear differently, with different sensitivity to sonic resonances due to various reasons. Some are more sensitive to upper frequencies, and some are more sensitive to lower frequencies. What is bright to one person could be totally the opposite for another, hence the need for tuning tolerances to suit different sensitivity and needs. I have heard many people mentioned a relatively warm sounding IEM as bright, it doesn't make sense to me because I was trying to gauge it from my own perspective, but once I try to see it from their perspective then I understand it simply means due to age, health and biology factor, certain sound curve can appear bright to some people, while the very same IEM is also regarded as too warm to some people, so how does that even compute?
IEMs with tuning options exist to cater for these different needs.
@@donglemadness I mean, statistically, it's 'too much or too soon pinna' and 'treble spikes'. This is consistent, seems odd.
Hi, greetings I'm new to the world! Just pretend to be on my shoes for a moment. Can you suggest me iem (strictly under $20) for listening to k-pop music which emphasize on female vocals on top of everything. I don't care about bass present at all, all i need is outstanding vocal experience but also not sacrificing other elements too much. Maybe could pay little bucks more if it's worthy.
For under $20 and focus on Mids, you could probably try Tanchjim ONE or ZERO. But really the majority of tuning nowadays rarely focus on frontal Mids and those two are the ones that comes to my mind. Perhaps you can also try Tangzu Wan'er SG
@@donglemadness I'll be looking forward to those, thank you!
Are these worth it if I have the Artti T10?
More of a sidegrade to T10 with slightly different tuning
@@donglemadness Thanks. I could probably just EQ the T10 to something similar, right? (Still got to get the hang of the EQ...)
Yes, I personally never use EQ but I guess you can do that
@@donglemadness My problem is the T10 doesn't fit me well. It's too round and pushes against the lower part of my ear. How did you find the fit on the Z4?
Z4 is heavier, but the oval shape could sit better perhaps in your case
But where did you buy them? They are not on AliE
It's here on AliExpress www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005768949441.html?pdp_npi=4%40dis%21USD%21US%20%2444.25%21US%20%2444.25%21%21%21319.00%21319.00%21%402151e92d17122697064353895d2d91%2112000034284471856%21sh01%21MY%21765649088%21&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_home.productList_2004483137002.1005005768949441
They look pretty cool. At least to me. Not really my thing. As I am not a fan of 99% budget iems