Well, Tin hifi iems are relatively small and could be worn without earhooks…
I also just found out that final audio is on german amazon with free shipping, so excuse me, I ve got money to spend…
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Bullet style or super small IEMs are pretty popular on the Japanese market. China is the one pushing the custom-style, for the most part.
Final Audio, JVC, Zero Audio, Yamaha, to name a few.
But bullet-style doesn’t take well to replaceable cable. Tiny shells don’t take well to adding a jack, hence the higher prices when considering Japan’s production costs plus the more expensive manufacturing costs of the jack.
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Thanks for the Intime suggestion, had never heard of them, and Japanese electonics intrigue me. Although honestly it might just be easier to go with something with typical chifi form factor lol. I just wanted to be different 
, but if that means throwing money at an inferior product, I might not.
They use DD + piezo (they call it VST), pretty unique sound.
Other than that, yes I do think you are limiting yourself a lot by needing both bullet fit and replacable cable.
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One day I might try them out, but atm I’m looking for something a cheaper. Main reason being that I’m getting these to replace the TWS IEMs I use pretty much only when I’m out and about (I tend to prefer my overear open backs when I’m at home), and I’m a pretty clumsy/ forgetful person (I’ve lost like 5 phones in 9 years 
) so something expensive might be a little risky.
Kind of proud for having partially managed to challenge your unlimited knowledge though, not gonna lie
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The tins are pretty nice, but I’ve read the NCOs equal/ beat them at pretty much everything.
Interesting point about the Chi-fi design choices vs Nippon-fi. One day I’m going to Tokyo for a 1 week shopping spree, I swear.
Yeah, I have to admit I’m a sucker for that compact look, but I’ve been looking at some other stuff such as the Nf audio NM2s (though unfortunately they’re hideous and plastic), and the Starfields as well.
The NM2+ has a metal shell though.
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I love the NM2+'s looks/ build quality, the only thing pushing me towards the standard NM2 is the a little more fun sound signature, and the price.
A solid rec is the Fiio FH3, thats fun and without much faults.
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Actually had been looking at them as well, and you might be the perfect person to actually help me out. (if you want/ have time) can you do a little comparison between them the Starfields and the NM2s?
My sound signature preferences are just good frequency extension, precise bass with rumbling sub, with a focus on good resolution/ detail in all frequencies. I’m not particularly trebble sensitive so no problem there.
I dont have those 2, but got the KXXS (which should be very similar, if not identical to the Starfield).
The fiio fh3 sounds like a pair you would like I think.
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Ooooh sorry, I presumed too much lol. I’ll definitely consider the Fiios, thanks for all the help direct and indirect (I’ve been using your guide as reference as well). 
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np, if it isnt in my list then you can assume I havent heard it.
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Just throwing a name here as I haven’t heard them.
KBear F1.
Looks like bullet type, with detachable cables, cheap.
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Good suggestion but apparently the NCOs are better.
Probably out of your budget ($420 USD), but I believe the Tanchjim Darling’s can be worn bullet style.
Barely . Hey, when I’m rich and famous, I’ll take a look. Thanks for the rec.