Good see the only weak link of the Advar is missing , the cable!
Tio selection is essential but when get it right, oh those mids…
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New cables already shipped The Black Warrior , that gold cable was too heavy, so i switched to a lighter cloth cable until then.
love this tuning cant believe the extension on this little guy.
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I am tapped for 11:11
Juat bought a Scarlett Mini and my first CIEM Hisenior T4!
They can also do vented shells with CIEM and call it ambient vent.
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Looks like the 64 Audio Apex system kinda. Is that on their recent UIEM as well?
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Only on CIEM , I ordered one to try on a T4
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@ToneDeafMonk saw the graph on the ARTTI R1 and it looks poggers. What’s the word on it, as we’re almost at 11/11?
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Have not had a chance to listen i went away for a few days and stuck them on my burn back.
Will try to post early impressions in the next few days. Cheers J
Took the Chopin and Wind and Advar
Here are some early thoughts on thoose
All my further thoughts will be stock no filters on nozels for Wind with burn in the wind has really mellowed out and I am doing a/b/c with the Chopin and Advar
Now the latter is not a fair comparison as it sounds a few levels higher than both in every way.
Stock the Chopin in Comparison to the Wind is more vocal forward thinner in note weight and not as natural sounding than the Wind, Stage is narrow but does better job with Mico dynamic and female vocals bieng forward brings them to life at the expense of proper tonality.
The Wind plays slightly recessed in the mix , a tad on the warmer darker side and the opposite for the Chopin slightly forward and thin
Natural tonality Wind wins
Micro dynamics Chopin wins
Bass Wind the Bone Conduction works and adds special sauce
Mids toss up do you prefer warmer or focal forward?
Highs go to Chopin but both sound a bit rolled off.
The Chopin has a very wierd shell shape and nozzle I will say this will be a issue for alot of people, though it does seem to effect comfort for me it is Probably effecting sound impressions not bieng able to get the nozzle in my ear canal vs "just the tip"All my further thoughts will be stock no filters on nozels for Wind with burn in the wind has really mellowed out and I am doing a/b/c with the Chopin and Advar
Now the latter is not a fair comparison as it sounds a few levels higher than both in every way.
Stock the Chopin in Comparison to the Wind is more vocal forward thinner in note weight and not as natural sounding than the Wind, Stage is narrow but does better job with Mico dynamic and female vocals bieng forward brings them to life at the expense of proper tonality.
The Wind plays slightly recessed in the mix , a tad on the warmer darker side and the opposite for the Chopin slightly forward and thin
Natural tonality Wind wins
Micro dynamics Chopin wins
Bass Wind the Bone Conduction works and adds special sauce
Mids toss up do you prefer warmer or focal forward?
Highs go to Chopin but both sound a bit rolled off.
The Chopin has a very wierd shell shape and nozzle I will say this will be a issue for alot of people, though it does seem to effect comfort for me it is Probably effecting sound impressions not bieng able to get the nozzle in my ear canal vs “just the tip”
From what I have learned from Simon Fisk and the Plungies from Plunge Audio.
How the average ear shape works is in and back and up not in forward and out like the Chopin does it. Now maybe this was a conscious decision on behalf of Binary Acoustics or a major oversight.
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I agee the graph looks fantastic build is nice as well.
Not bad looking
I also confirmed this is a This is another IEM from SHOER sub brand Volkchoi
Like the AOSHIDA
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first impressions, are it’s very tip sensitive, open airy sound with good quality bass not a huge quantity but very nice quality has great wide staging with depth. It was a bit thin sounding in the mids till I put final e black tips on which boosted the bass and trimmed the treble. With Dunu SS tips it was sibilant but that smoothed out with the final e tips. Very nice with classical music also with dense thick recordings as it cut through the mud. Not great with badly or thin productions as it was just shrill.
I think it needs some brain burn but could be a grower after a couple of hours I was really digging the open sound.
EDIT:
call it covid brain, suffering my 5th time with pesky virus but having just installed Divinis velvet tips and getting good seal these have ample bottom end in fact lovely deep and dynamic.
In the space of a week I’ve got this, the Oriveti OD200 and Muse Hifi East 6
(+XLS X-One) and all are offering superb DD signatures different from each other but each satisfying in their own way.
Just add some reality checks I also got the smabat M5pro and that’s really pants and mean no redeeming features at all.
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The R1 definitely has potential qith the Beryllium DD thats why i bought it .
Love the fast weighty traits looking forward to hearing my set.
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HiFiGo has this list of brands and discounts
links to their stores:
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Softears Twilight
Small Dogs Make Big Noises
NOTES:
Established in 2017, Softears is a Chinese based manufacturer of higher end iems. Their moto is “Hear the Truth” which is a bold statement.
The $930 USD Twilight, at least with respect to driver count, is the simplest model in their lineup sporting a single 10mm dynamic driver housed in an unusually shaped housing made of aviation grade aluminum.
Simple does not mean easy and Softears has spent much time developing the driver and the shells internal cavity structure to extract as much quality sound as possible. In this day of high driver counts and multiple driver technologies used in iems, the Twilight strengthens the sound argument that implementation and tuning are kings.
The Softears Twilight is easy to drive but definitely benefits from a more capable source. Its resolving capability combined with impressive musicality really do deserve this attention in addition to time spent on tip rolling and cable selection.
With the Twilight there really isn’t much more to say as the sound speaks for itself. Read on to find out more.
SPECS:
Impedance:16Ω
Sensitivity: 116dB/Vrms @1kHz
Effective frequency response: 20-20kHz (IEC60318-4)
Frequency range: 15-40kHz
(1/4’ freefield, -3dB)
THD:<1%@1kHz
Housing: 5-axis finely engraved anodized aluminum alloy
Driver size: 10mm
Diaphragm: PU suspension+DLC diamond-like dome
BUILD, FIT & QUALITY:
The Softears Twilight is a well built iem with the Aluminum shells both being light and nicely finished. The shells have a black coating with a soft feel.
Fit may be an issue for some as the Twilight adopts an atypical rectangular shape that could be challenging for some. Fit for me was good but tip selection became even more critical as keeping the Twilight anchored in my ear was really up to the tips I chose.
Still the Twilight is an attractive iem which in both form and function keeps thing simple yet elegant.
SOUND:
BASS:
The Twilight possesses a bass that has impressive control with good detail and speed. There is a pleasant warmth and thickness to the low end which stays far away from being muddy. The sub-bass is more neutral than accented and as such may not sound as prominent with the mid-bass taking the lead here. While not being what I would call a “Bassheads” iem, the Twilight has a bass that will satisfy those who prefer musicality over ear bleeds.
On “Poem of a Chinese Drum” the control exhibited by the Twilight was impressive. The reverberation of the skins was clearly heard and easy to follow as they faded. On “Angel” by Massive Attack it was easy to hear the texture the Twilight being very clean in bass delivery. This was also heard in “Change Your Mind” by Moonchild with a smooth and satisfying presentation. Well done.
MIDRANGE:
The midrange of the Softears Twilight places a premium on musicality first. While there is a good balance of macro and micro details on tap here, combined pleasing layering and separation the Twilight does something that makes long listening sessions a joy. It remains musical all the time. What I mean here is that there is a sense of “correctness” in the mids which have a natural and unrestrained sound to them. Timbre and transparency are very good as well which goes a long way in the immersive quality that the Softears Twilight has. Transients and dynamics were well handled sounding natural in both attack and decay.
Listening to “Change Your Mind” by Moonchild the silky mids really pulled me into this great track. There is a liveliness to the mids as well which adds to the sense of detail. Anita Bakers vocals on her quintessential track “Sweet Love” highlighted this energy sounding clean and detailed yet not losing the emotional impact of her vocals. Male vocals get the same treatment as heard on “Tenderhearted Lover” by John Stoddart. Playback was exceptionally clean with the emotional component of his vocals being easy to connect with.
The midrange of the twilight really does highlight its impressive technical capabilities and overall musicality.
TREBLE:
I found the treble of the Softears Twilight to have good extension with a slight rolloff on the top. The presentation being a little more on the safe side. This is not to say that it is lacking by any means. There is ample air and detail here combined with excellent control. There is a smoothness and natural sound to the treble that really stands out.
What we have here is a continuation of the musical delivery offered by the Softears twilight as noted in the midrange. Well done.
IMAGING & SOUNDSTAGE:
The Softears Twilight throws up an impressively spacious soundstage with accurate instrument placement. This is yet another aspect of this iem that is impressive. “Stimelah” by Hugh Masekela sounded very good with the venue coming to life.
Height, width and depth were also nicely portrayed. This is not always a strong suit of iems regardless of price it seems.
CONCLUSION:
The Softears twilight is a great iem. It is one of only a handful of truly musical earphones that have that uncanny ability to pull the listener into the music. It combines musical playback with a cohesive smooth delivery that is very satisfying to these Opiniated Music Lovers’ ears, all of this using a single dynamic driver.
If anyone needed more proof to the argument that implementation and tuning make the greatest difference than look no further than the Softears twilight.
The Softears Twilight gets a solid recommendation from Silicon SoundZ.
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BQEYZ Audio Wind has all the special sauce in a well tuned IEM.
Overall tonality is beautiful
Bass is quality 
Nice Attack and Decay
Now add a Bone Conduction Driver that adds to the special sauce in the bass and you get a shit eating grin on your face.
Mids play just slightly back in the mix , but because of that brings out the instrumental like kicks, Cello, Piano, bass Guitar to make them pop and give them thier own space to shine.
Vocals play just slightly warm to make male vocals have amazing texture and correct weight. With Female vocals sounds lush and organic without bloated added richness.
Highs are nice and crisp, nicely balanced and bring details to life.
Cable, case, tips all premium with 4.4 balanced option available.
Open back is legit and works to create a real special 3D stage loved it.
Not for treble heads
Needs some juice and volume to bring to life for the BC and treble to give maximum effect
A more resolving source was the ticket to pulling the details out
Massively tip Dependant to get Wind in ear and sitting up against your inner ear for BC to have the proper effect.
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@ToneDeafMonk , could it be that R1 is using the same 6 mms as DZ4? And no passive radiator means there’s room for an 8 mm instead of a third 6 mm, and thus more bass?
(I’m a noob at this, just thinking out loud here.)
Same mother company SHOER so seems reasonable to have the same people tuning. They do sound completely different the R1 is a all rounder the DX4 was hit/miss for many
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TRN Audio Conch The EA500
Killer!
Seriously crazy value for a absolutely great IEM!
Video review is here:
Bass is nice and clean with this DD
Overall well balanced especially with red nozzle
Vocals play quite neutral not forward or recessed in the mix
Slightly less thick and warm than EA500 with better air and extension
Mids have nice weight, female vocals sound tonally correct
Tuning nozzles work by changing the internal diameter vs filters and foam for the Simgot EA500 and results in a more natural uncompressed sound
Modular cable is stand out excellent even if you somehow hated this IEM worth it for just cable and puck case not to mention all the great tips.
Absolutely nothing to complain about here Zero Nada Zipo
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ARTTI -R1
3DD of Greatness
I picked up mine $56 11:11 Sales
Yes this is a sister company of SHOUER - Volkchoi OEM
Amazingly accurate tonality I believe Dynamic Drivers do best
Bass quality has a very nice decay & naturalness quality speedy Beryllium slam
Vocals come across very neutral & organic both Male and Female sounds excellent and pitch perfect 
Highs have excellent sparkle and details
Stage is excellent with its 3D stage surprisingly well done with excellent Width / Height and Depth
Guitars, Piano, Instrumental all have a natural playback drums have nice weight.
Comes with a option for 4.4 Pentaconn Balanced Cable
Cable tie is pure evil it hates me and I hate it!
See more impressions SOON from the Canucks Audioholics Anomomous Review Group
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Kaye Dee
Kyle Parker
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Lol, it must not be accurate considering we have 13/11 today right?
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