This is frightening. So…no insurance I guess? Just…hundreds of $$ gone??
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Guess so… Still trying to figure it out. Already lost an amp this year so…
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In my case, I ran low declaration at Linsoul’s request (and subsequently low-insurance so as not to raise suspicion) figuring that it was fine since I was sending it registered Air Mail with tracking. Needless to say, I was out basically the whole cost and will never do it again. It did happen over 2020-2021 so there could be some general logistical blame due to COVID, but yeah, if I ever have to ship something back to China for service again, I am getting full-insurance, and if the company doesn’t like it, then I’m doing it anyway. I took it as a life lesson, but once bitten twice shy.
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I think no matter how good the company maybe this is part of the wonder of buying from China. I do not want to get into it but I am soured on Schenzen Audio.
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I sent IEMs to Linsoul for repairs. They went and came back in 2 weeks, they were repaired without any problems with deliveries. I didn’t know there were so many problems sending a shipment back. I think it’s a matter of luck. 
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There shouldn’t be. In fact, I sent two parcels. The other one passed and got delivered…
I’m not happy but there id nothing I can do at this point. Original plan was to buy another pair from shuoer and then do the reshell, while flipping my own pair,but I bought Dark Magician, so I sent my own.
In better news… I got an e-mail confirmation of Kinda Lava, so that should be here soon 
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Complaint filled, they said they will take care of delivering the package ASAP now…
Let’s see how that will work out lol
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Fingers crossed for you amigo - hopefully you’ll get your lovely set back soon!
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Good luck !!
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KZ x HBB DQ6s - Impressions
Disclaimer: Source used for all this impressions was iFi xDSD Gryphon through balanced output and IEMatch on. Tips used on DQ6s were BGVP W01.
Disclaimer 2: This unit doesn’t belong to me, as it was bought by my good friend @Tfaduh and shipped directly to me, to get my impressions on it first. I would like to thank him for the opportunity and time spent. I love you bro 
KZ’s DQ6, despite being released before, made a true introduction to the markets during the last half of last year’s runaway. 3 (three!!) dynamic drivers for 26 USD and you would also get a nice fit, an incredible slam and a very wide soundstage, worthy of attention for its price.
Like everything in life, these come with a price, contrary to its tag. Sub-bass was not prominent, the treble was way too hot, the resolving power was low, making it only suitable for certain circumstances like metal libraries or for those who would like to fiddle with modding it.
Butchered by most, as a “still a KZ”, including me, DQ6 didn’t make far into most people’s ranks compared to more expensive stuff. To me, the problems were too blunt to even use them. I would get headaches after 30 mins due to the treble peaks, its V-Shaped tuning wouldn’t fit a great part of my library and after using it a bunch of times during the first days, one of the drivers died. Some days later it came back to life with just a channel imbalance and over time it fixed itself, but I couldn’t care anymore, giving it a shy C on my ranking list.
People like @Rikudou_Goku kept fiddling with the mods on it and just found their sweet spot, which would fit their library. HBB liked it but was still not perfect, so he decided to do another collaboration, and DQ6s was born.
DQ6s kicks in at around 34$, keeping the existing shells and driver configuration, but with a teak on it’s tuning:
The treble/upper mids zone was changed to a level it no longer affects me, so I’m a happy camper. Sub-bass got a boost which most will also appreciate, over OG. Volume scaling is also better thanks to that, which helps people like me reach the mids better on these V-Shaped sets.
Technically speaking, they are marginally the same, but as expected, stage and air took a small hit compared to OG, losing presence in the upper frequencies. Slam was also slightly affected by the tuning, due to the sub-bass raise, but I don’t think most will cry about it.
I don’t think there’s much else to say for those who already know DQ6 or read its reviews.
To me, DQ6s is the best stock tuned KZ that I’ve heard to date, even though it still doesn’t match my library quite well. As I’ve told HBB in private, they are good and he did great, but they are “still a KZ”.
My favorite picks under 50 USD are still CRA, Heart Mirror and HBB’s own Mele, all for different reasons. That hasn’t changed, specially for CRA after some EQ touches, but DQ6 has better stock tuning, against its cousin from CCA. DQ6s fills the void of those looking for slam and wide stage presentation for cheap, while making the stock DQ6 redundant for those who aren’t into mods. They are a good budget pick, for those scavenging the lower price brackets.
Kudos to @hawaiibadboy as he has been proving over and over that he knows how to tune and be consistent.
Value rank: 4/5 (due to CRA). Personal rank: C+.
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Good review, but I don’t agree with that. The metal library requires a very high resolution, higher than most other genres, I’m not kidding 
. With cheap kits, it’s hard to listen to metal, unless you haven`t big claims to the sound. Otherwise, I would have stopped at IEMs for 50-100 dollars a long time ago 
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Oh I fully agree with you. I meant between ultra budget. If I was going to listen to metal, EJs would be my go to. Or at least Teas OG.
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The motto of the new Sennheiser: “Enjoy sound without mids” 
That’s why Chifi passed them a long time ago.
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Where does it say that? I missed it, but translated to english
In German.
Out of the ordinary. Down to the last detail.
These extraordinary earphones not only reproduce the details and emotions of a recording - they amplify them. Because every IE 600 is a masterpiece. From the hand-finished housing made of amorphous metal to the high-end audio components developed and manufactured by Sennheiser, every detail of these earphones has been thought through at the highest level and manufactured with the greatest care. The balanced frequency response of the IE 600 promises an unadulterated, natural reproduction - and due to the high-quality materials, it is able to keep this promise even after many years.
A BALANCED, NEUTRAL SOUND
- Audiophile sound: TrueResponse transducers enable an extra-wide frequency range and particularly low-distortion playback performance
- Unique two-chamber absorber system: absorbs masking frequencies so that even the finest textures of a recording can be heard
- Specially developed membrane foil: Minimizes self-resonance and distortion
- Acoustic back volume: perfectly tuned for a neutral, intimate and emotional sound
- Highest precision: Sennheiser transducers have been perfected so that the channel match of both earphones is almost identical
HARDER THAN STEEL - ONE EARPHONE TO LAST
- Exceptional construction: ZR01 amorphous-zirconia cases offer incredible durability and extremely robust aesthetics
- Unique manufacturing process: The housing of each IE 600 is manufactured in Germany using a patented 3D printing process
- Resistant to corrosion: Due to the metal’s unique, glass-like atomic structure
- Fidelity (+) MMCX sockets: Are countersunk in the housing, which guarantees ideal stability and a secure hold.
- Para-aramid reinforced cables: Are able to endure 8000+ extreme bends without wearing out
THE COMFORT OF A CUSTOM FIT
- Utmost Precision & Handcraft: ZR01 housings are handcrafted by highly skilled technicians for the best possible quality and fit
- Ergonomic design: The small earphones sit securely in the ear and offer a pleasant, long-lasting wearing comfort
- Optimal fit: Choice of silicone and memory foam ear adapters for optimal noise isolation
- Flexible ear hooks: that adapt to the natural shape of the ear
- Global 2 year manufacturer warranty
Automated manufacturing, manual processing
The case is made of ZR01 amorphous metal in Germany. It includes both automated and manual steps. The computer-controlled laser sintering process applies a thin layer of metal powder and welds the molten alloy to the underlying, already hardened material. Layer by layer, the earphone takes on its final shape. A technician then manually removes any artifacts of the manufacturing process. Thorough cleaning, steel shot blasting, polishing and a complex surface treatment follow. It is only after the case has gone through all these stages of work that it acquires its final and extremely robust aesthetic. Typical daily use leaves no scratches or other signs of wear on this high-quality case.
Technical details:
- Converter principle: Closed; single dynamic transducer; pressure chamber
- Transducer size: 7mm
- Frequency response: 4 - 46,500 Hz
- Impedance: 18Ω
- Sound pressure level (SPL): 118 dB (1 kHz, 1 Vrms)
- Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.06% (1kHz, 94dB)
- Coupling to the ear: in-ear headphones
- Weight: single earbud 6g
- Weight: wired earphones
3.5mm=15g
4.4mm=17g - Connection plug: gold-plated, Fidelity+ MMCX connectors
- Plug: 3.5mm/4.4mm
- Country of origin: Ireland
- Housing: Amorphous metal (AMLOY-ZR01)
packaging
- Packing type: drawer box
- Dimensions packaging: (L x W x H) 128 x 64 x 226 mm
- Headphone weight including packaging: 430 g
- Outer box dimensions (L x W x H): 350 x 282 x 260 mm
- Total weight of master carton & products: 4.69 kg
scope of delivery
- IE 600 in-ear headphones
- Unbalanced para-aramid reinforced cable with 3.5mm plug
- Symmetrical para-aramid reinforced cable with 4.4mm connector
- 3 pairs of silicone ear adapters (S, M, L))
- 3 pairs of memory foam ear adapters (S, M, L)
- Premium transport bag
- Connector for cable and cleaning tool
- Presentation box with signed customer certificate
- Operation manual
GS Audio GT12x - In-depth review
Disclaimer: This unit was sent to me as loaner from @igor0203. Thanks for the troll, I love you.
Nope. Burn it.
Value: 1/5. Personal Rank: D-
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But it has a detachable cable it must be good. Only pro sets have these. 
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And it has 12BAs per side!!!
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