good stuff amigo! love the ear tips portion of the video. currently doing some tip rolling myself, would love to see more content based on that as well. there's not enough of it.
Does the Explorer sound very similar to the S08 for rap? Im kinda tempted to buy it but I feel like it will pretty much be the same as the S08 sound wise.
If you have one, I would pass on the other. They're similar enough that I don't know if you would see the difference. They ARE different, but not in huge ways
I just received my DUNU Lyre Mini cable! 😍 I'm using it with my Lafitear LV1 and I'm now using my KBEAR Rhyme cable with my KZ Castor Bass. I'm still waiting for my Castor Pro Bass to arrive. Obviously, everyone should take differences in sound of cables with a grain of salt....."Paul W has said the KBEAR Rhyme cable cuts down the Highs/Treble on the sets that are too hot in the upper end." I noticed that the Lyre with my LV1 has focused the SubBass/Bass more, it's slightly cleaner sounding and the Highs/Treble are clearer too. That's just my initial listening as compared to my Rhyme cable. I feel the Lyre cable is more Premium feeling, build and just awesome looking plus it's Modular! The Rhyme cable is pretty awesome too, just different. I don't mind or am bothered by the Microphonics Noise of the Lyre either. Anyone who wants a real upgrade cable with Premium Build/Looks and isn't bothered by the Microphonics, get the DUNU Lyre Mini! Great recommendations/video AA! Cheers 😁
Lyra cable is so functional and the connector is great. I tried to fix it with thin layer of rubber seal coating spray. But that made it too grippy and did not reduce microphonics enough. A pity.
Not really. The Tangzu Tang Sancai tips work better for releasing pressure, at least that’s what a friend of mine says. He has pressure issues and swears by them.
Thank you for your honesty. I love my Aful MagicOne but I have a little trouble with the pressure build up. Same with Sancai Eartips, do you have any advice other than using foam tips?
Pressure can be an issue because of all the acoustic structures attached to the back vent. Only thing I can suggest is moving your jaw around as much as possible to try and break the seal temporarily and equalize pressure.
Another thoughtful and therfore helpful video. I still have yet to find a tip more comfortable than the spinfit cp100+ I just wish the stem was recessed so my iems could sit a bit more flush inside my ears. Had no idea about that dunu cable. If wasn't saving up for the S08 I might get it. The screw on usb c adapter is clever and I suspect we'll be seeing more companies selling their own versions in 2025.
The CP145s are my go-to. They're neutral in terms of sound and super comfortable. Only issue is that since I use them so much I have to wash them fairly often hahaha
I was planning on getting an S12 pro to go with my S08 but......The Magic One for this cheap is an automagic choice! Now should I talk myself into getting the Snowy Night to go along with it because they match....hmmm my Hiby FC3 hasn't disappointed me yet but on the other hand they would look so pretty together...
FC3 is a great little unit. With my sensible hat on, I would only upgrade to the Snowy Night if I needed the 4.4 Balanced Output. With my consumer pants on however... It looks so good...
The MagicOne is one of those sets that's cool to have more for what it is, rather than how it sounds. I know that's a terrible take, but in the land of IEM Pokemon, it checks a lot of boxes. And my Enginerding side really appreciates what went into its design from a functionality aspect as a technology demonstator. The fact the Snowy Night DAC matches it, is an added Cool Wall bonus point.
@@Eden-qc8if there are similar sounding options for less, but it depends which sound you want. The warmer gold nozzles or the more V-shaped silver nozzles. What is your budget?
@@AudioAmigoReviews my aunt getting me a pair, but i can choose so i want the best one with a lot of customization with nozzles (so i can clean em yk) and WIDE SOUNDSTAGE WITH DISTINCT INSTRUMENTS LIKE I CAN UNDERSTAND WHICH INSTRUMENT IS PLAYING FROM WHERE
@@Eden-qc8if Got it. In that case, go with the EW300 DSP and make sure to buy a normal 3.5mm cable. That will give you all 4 tunings to try out. It's tuned well enough that well mastered tracks will have good soundstage. Enjoy!
@ It depends on your music and your ears and brain. It could be a lot, it might not. Don’t expect a whole different dimension of sound. It also might take time for your ears and brain to adjust. But if you don’t like it after a while, no harm in returning or selling.
These promotions are the same, the price is not changing at all since the Halloween promotion. This entire circus is making it hard to take any review from this channel seriously.
I know. It's like the pre-11.11 sale continued into the 11.11 sale, which is the biggest sale of the year on into the Black Friday sale. It's like there's some enormous gift giving holiday that's just around the corner. 🤣 It's a conspiracy. 🥳
I agree! HiFiGo sent me a list with like 70+ Sale Items and only 4 IEMs actually made the cut in terms of my "Good Deal" Price. When an IEM comes out, I make a note of the MSRP, and when things like the summer sales happen, I make a note of the lowest price from each seller and aliexpress. The 11/11 sales from everybody (Linsoul, Shenzhen Audio, HifiGo) were all massive dissapointments, because prices were actually lower during the summer sale in July. I only said these were the prices on the sale, and that they met or exceeded the discount required for my "Good Deal" price. As for eartips and the cable/DAC, I don't price track those, so I went by if they were cheaper than Amazon's 120-day lower price. Thanks for your comment. I need people to call me out. I actually appreciate it.
Explorer is $91 with the code vs $95 on previous sale. You might have to apply discount code to get the better deal. AliExpress customers be SoL though
@@AudioAmigoReviews The question of trust is dubious though. You found some good deals on good sets you personally liked and paid for. Didn't you personally buy everything in this list well beforehand? You weren't mentioning $250 cables and $800 IEMs as I've seen elsewhere. Have I overlooked something? On the other hand, it is totally possible you can completely monetize yourself and become... Audio Azeos. 🤪 I know, I'm so wrong for that.
@ I will probably put out a video about additional monetization as I get closer to 2K subs. I’m thinking about TH-cam memberships or Patreon, but want to come up with a more robust bonus content plan for my supporters.
Thanks for the Black Friday guide. I blew my budget for the 11.11 sales so I won't be getting any of these lol. $77 for the MagicOne is a great deal. I'd get it at that price for the novelty of very well done single BA. How do you feel of the silicone of the Render tips? I've tried a clone of the Symbio tips, which are similar silicone jacketed foam tips like the Render. The Symbio silicone feels a bit thick compared to say Spinfit, and so the feel is a bit "forceful". Technically there's a cheaper modular cable than the Lyre Mini from QKZ on AX. I just got it for 11.11 sales, but I don't really recommend it. Feels cheap and the friction fit on the connector is a bit too tight. Good for a one and done, but really felt worried I might slip my grip and bend the pins lol. But still the cable sheathing is meh. Fitting for a cheap cable I suppose. I'd like to try the Lyre Mini when my fun budget recovers lol. Keep seeing the Snowy Night but I kind of leery of these dongles. I feel like for my uses I'd like a BT dongle that can also do wired when I'm not on the move like the Fiio's or the Muse Hifi's. Have to pay more though.
The new M5 with the tubes looks amazing and is getting rave reviews. I went and put the render tips next to my Spinfit CP145s. The silicone appears to be about equal in thickness if that helps.
After your great review for AFUL Explorer I went and bought myself one. I just love a well executed warm tonality.
good stuff amigo! love the ear tips portion of the video. currently doing some tip rolling myself, would love to see more content based on that as well. there's not enough of it.
Gracias, Amigo!
Great video! Thanks for all your hard work.
That was nice. Thanks for doing something on tips, very useful indeed.
Thank you for the awesome sales rec video! 🙂👍
Better looking Hexa I like that little bit of detail 😃
Facts. I got the Aful Explorer during 11.11 and they're amazing not to mention even more so with sale pricing
Does the Explorer sound very similar to the S08 for rap?
Im kinda tempted to buy it but I feel like it will pretty much be the same as the S08 sound wise.
If you have one, I would pass on the other. They're similar enough that I don't know if you would see the difference. They ARE different, but not in huge ways
I just received my DUNU Lyre Mini cable! 😍
I'm using it with my Lafitear LV1 and I'm now using my KBEAR Rhyme cable with my KZ Castor Bass. I'm still waiting for my Castor Pro Bass to arrive.
Obviously, everyone should take differences in sound of cables with a grain of salt....."Paul W has said the KBEAR Rhyme cable cuts down the Highs/Treble on the sets that are too hot in the upper end."
I noticed that the Lyre with my LV1 has focused the SubBass/Bass more, it's slightly cleaner sounding and the Highs/Treble are clearer too. That's just my initial listening as compared to my Rhyme cable.
I feel the Lyre cable is more Premium feeling, build and just awesome looking plus it's Modular! The Rhyme cable is pretty awesome too, just different. I don't mind or am bothered by the Microphonics Noise of the Lyre either.
Anyone who wants a real upgrade cable with Premium Build/Looks and isn't bothered by the Microphonics, get the DUNU Lyre Mini!
Great recommendations/video AA!
Cheers 😁
The Aful Explorer and Celest Relentless is a solid rec'.
Awesome list, wish the P5+2 were on sale too hahah
Thank you bro
Lyra cable is so functional and the connector is great. I tried to fix it with thin layer of rubber seal coating spray. But that made it too grippy and did not reduce microphonics enough. A pity.
@AudioAmigoReviews hi, in your experience do the divinus tips release pressure in unvented iems?
Not really. The Tangzu Tang Sancai tips work better for releasing pressure, at least that’s what a friend of mine says. He has pressure issues and swears by them.
Thank you for your honesty. I love my Aful MagicOne but I have a little trouble with the pressure build up. Same with Sancai Eartips, do you have any advice other than using foam tips?
Pressure can be an issue because of all the acoustic structures attached to the back vent. Only thing I can suggest is moving your jaw around as much as possible to try and break the seal temporarily and equalize pressure.
@@AudioAmigoReviews, that's what I do in such a case.
Another thoughtful and therfore helpful video. I still have yet to find a tip more comfortable than the spinfit cp100+ I just wish the stem was recessed so my iems could sit a bit more flush inside my ears. Had no idea about that dunu cable. If wasn't saving up for the S08 I might get it. The screw on usb c adapter is clever and I suspect we'll be seeing more companies selling their own versions in 2025.
The CP145s are my go-to. They're neutral in terms of sound and super comfortable. Only issue is that since I use them so much I have to wash them fairly often hahaha
@AudioAmigoReviews What's the difference between the two? Bore size?
@@spamcan9208 CP145s have a wider sleeve to accommodate bigger nozzles, the bore is slightly wider and they’re taller for a deeper fit
I was planning on getting an S12 pro to go with my S08 but......The Magic One for this cheap is an automagic choice!
Now should I talk myself into getting the Snowy Night to go along with it because they match....hmmm my Hiby FC3 hasn't disappointed me yet but on the other hand they would look so pretty together...
FC3 is a great little unit. With my sensible hat on, I would only upgrade to the Snowy Night if I needed the 4.4 Balanced Output.
With my consumer pants on however... It looks so good...
Magic One has a weird treble. I hope you're a "treblehead" of some sort?
@@TheVeganVicar Yes! I like having lots of different sounds to choose from and my last couple sets were warm.
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The MagicOne is one of those sets that's cool to have more for what it is, rather than how it sounds. I know that's a terrible take, but in the land of IEM Pokemon, it checks a lot of boxes. And my Enginerding side really appreciates what went into its design from a functionality aspect as a technology demonstator.
The fact the Snowy Night DAC matches it, is an added Cool Wall bonus point.
Damn I'm early for once lol. Good vid like always!
should i go for uh ew300 dsp i kinda broke
@@Eden-qc8if there are similar sounding options for less, but it depends which sound you want. The warmer gold nozzles or the more V-shaped silver nozzles. What is your budget?
@@AudioAmigoReviews my aunt getting me a pair, but i can choose so i want the best one with a lot of customization with nozzles (so i can clean em yk) and WIDE SOUNDSTAGE WITH DISTINCT INSTRUMENTS LIKE I CAN UNDERSTAND WHICH INSTRUMENT IS PLAYING FROM WHERE
@@Eden-qc8if Got it. In that case, go with the EW300 DSP and make sure to buy a normal 3.5mm cable. That will give you all 4 tunings to try out. It's tuned well enough that well mastered tracks will have good soundstage. Enjoy!
@@AudioAmigoReviews THANK U , i am going to use it after a tangzu wan er yk SOwill the upgrade be crazy?
@ It depends on your music and your ears and brain. It could be a lot, it might not. Don’t expect a whole different dimension of sound. It also might take time for your ears and brain to adjust. But if you don’t like it after a while, no harm in returning or selling.
Nice video!
Still no bt capable desktop dac at $100 range 😅
My desktop amp doesn’t have Bluetooth, but it would be nice hahaha.
@AudioAmigoReviews haha yes, it would be really nice.
Thanks. Less weight in my wallet is good, right? 😏
These promotions are the same, the price is not changing at all since the Halloween promotion. This entire circus is making it hard to take any review from this channel seriously.
I know. It's like the pre-11.11 sale continued into the 11.11 sale, which is the biggest sale of the year on into the Black Friday sale.
It's like there's some enormous gift giving holiday that's just around the corner. 🤣
It's a conspiracy. 🥳
I agree! HiFiGo sent me a list with like 70+ Sale Items and only 4 IEMs actually made the cut in terms of my "Good Deal" Price.
When an IEM comes out, I make a note of the MSRP, and when things like the summer sales happen, I make a note of the lowest price from each seller and aliexpress.
The 11/11 sales from everybody (Linsoul, Shenzhen Audio, HifiGo) were all massive dissapointments, because prices were actually lower during the summer sale in July.
I only said these were the prices on the sale, and that they met or exceeded the discount required for my "Good Deal" price. As for eartips and the cable/DAC, I don't price track those, so I went by if they were cheaper than Amazon's 120-day lower price.
Thanks for your comment. I need people to call me out. I actually appreciate it.
Explorer is $91 with the code vs $95 on previous sale. You might have to apply discount code to get the better deal. AliExpress customers be SoL though
@@AudioAmigoReviews The question of trust is dubious though.
You found some good deals on good sets you personally liked and paid for. Didn't you personally buy everything in this list well beforehand? You weren't mentioning $250 cables and $800 IEMs as I've seen elsewhere.
Have I overlooked something?
On the other hand, it is totally possible you can completely monetize yourself and become... Audio Azeos. 🤪
I know, I'm so wrong for that.
@ I will probably put out a video about additional monetization as I get closer to 2K subs.
I’m thinking about TH-cam memberships or Patreon, but want to come up with a more robust bonus content plan for my supporters.
Thanks for the Black Friday guide. I blew my budget for the 11.11 sales so I won't be getting any of these lol.
$77 for the MagicOne is a great deal. I'd get it at that price for the novelty of very well done single BA.
How do you feel of the silicone of the Render tips? I've tried a clone of the Symbio tips, which are similar silicone jacketed foam tips like the Render. The Symbio silicone feels a bit thick compared to say Spinfit, and so the feel is a bit "forceful".
Technically there's a cheaper modular cable than the Lyre Mini from QKZ on AX. I just got it for 11.11 sales, but I don't really recommend it. Feels cheap and the friction fit on the connector is a bit too tight. Good for a one and done, but really felt worried I might slip my grip and bend the pins lol. But still the cable sheathing is meh. Fitting for a cheap cable I suppose. I'd like to try the Lyre Mini when my fun budget recovers lol.
Keep seeing the Snowy Night but I kind of leery of these dongles. I feel like for my uses I'd like a BT dongle that can also do wired when I'm not on the move like the Fiio's or the Muse Hifi's. Have to pay more though.
The new M5 with the tubes looks amazing and is getting rave reviews. I went and put the render tips next to my Spinfit CP145s. The silicone appears to be about equal in thickness if that helps.