1st IEM | So many choices! Need recs!

I‘m very sorry, but my impressions and comparison are delayed and may take a few weeks to come out.

I‘m sorry about that.

I‘m currently going through a possible breakup and do not have the time or mental capacity to dedicate to audio stuff.

Again, I‘m sorry ya all. I will do my review eventually; it‘ll just take some time.

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The Conexant (CX-Pro) CX31993 is a good, cheap dongle DAC. There is even an USB C to USB A adaptor kit option to use on computers without USB C. It is a great looking alternative to the plastic USB C Apple Dongle.

The CRA is good out of the box. The medium tips worked for me. The cable isn’t great: no chin slider, doesn’t wrap too well, and feels cheap; but it isn’t bad either: the mic worked on the mic version, the cable is comfortable behind the ears, and the plug is angled for a nice change.

It’s OK buddy … take your time … I hope the best happen to you.

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Haven’t pulled the trigger yet. I’m torn between Olina and S12 at the moment.

Based on my favorite music genres (indie rock, rock, punk, pop and jazz) which of the 2 would I probably enjoy the most as a first buy?

Maybe Olina due to timbre, tuning and stage. As first buy, a DD is safer, especially if you plan to use low power sources.

For pop S12 would shine more.

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Jade audio ea1 sounds about right. Great timbre, slightly boosted bass and treble, with good and slightly recessed mids. It has one one of the most common iem shapes, and is a great fit for me.

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Olina would play those genre better

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Pulled the trigger on Olina :smiley: Thanks for all the recommandations and tips to everyone who participated in that thread!

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