Thank you brother ...nice to hear from a fellow South African.....well I was born in Johannesburg and am from Portuguese / Italian background. Thank you for the support.....share the word about the channel....would be much appreciated!
Im confused between Kiwi Cadenza vs Tangzu waner I come from Blon 03. I loved it. Exceptional sound and tuning it had for its soundstage . Im looking for something similar Or better. The Ke4 graph actually looks good. But not for my pocket right now.
Now that you’ve described what Meta sounds like I’m getting to understand it now and I realised that Rose Technics’s Aurora Ultra sounds exactly like this.
Thank you for these excellent comparisons, Tony! 😃👍🎶🎵 Just in time for AliExpress 11.11 sales! Hoping to pickup the Myer Audio CKLVX D41 or Pula PA02! How would you rate the Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MKII vs. KIWI Ears KE4 in terms of price/performance/sound signature? 🤔
Great review as usual Tony. On a side note my TRI i3 mk3 just arrived today and my first impression is that its sound seems similar to the Letshuoer Cadenza 4 that I demoed at CanJam, though I'm not really sure since I don't own the Cadenza 4. Since you own both of them can you do a quick comparison? I liked the Cadenza 4 quite a lot when I demoed and I can buy it for $170 with all the AliExpress deals, but I also got a good deal on the i3 mk3 for $115, and I don't know if they are different enough to justify owning both.
How does this compare to the Supermix 4? What would be your recommendation in the 100-200 range? I got one of the linsoul $50 off codes, and plan on getting something for 11.11. Currently I have my eyes on the Simgot SM4 and the Kiwi KE4. My general preference is a strong thumpy bass with deep subbass extension, while keeping the midbass tight with minimal bleed (don't like when the bass is muddy). I love me some good details, and i don't like it when there is no air, so higher frequencies should definitely be clear and present, but at the same time I'm fairly treble sensitive. I like a spacious sound stage with good separation. Those are my main criteria. I mostly listen to instrumental music, so I'm not super picky with voices, but I do prefer a "full" sound (especially when listening to jazz, Luis Armstrong, etc.) Any recommendations? From reviews I get the impression that the SM4 might be too sibilant for me (which I'd probably have to try and solve with tips that lower treble, but idk how effective that'd be), while the KE4 sounds "boring" according to many reviews, and I don't like to listen at loud volumes. And i haven't found much info about sound stage for either of them. The Aful Performer 5+2 graph looks to me like that'd be something I'd like, but that's definitely out of budget, and linsoul doesn't sell it, so not really an option unfortunately.. What else is out there?
KE4 has a driver flex problem. SM4 seems to have a frequency bleed problem in PZT. I am impressed with ARTTI R1's 3DD timbre so far in comparison. I really wanted to like KE4.
Hexa comparisons are interesting to me. I just can't stand listening to my eclectic library with Hexa. I always go to the Truthears Red Crinnacle Project. I guess I like more fun. Getting ready to do a significant upgrade. Use my Mojo2 and ?
Brother gonna pick an iem on 11.11 sale. Have doubt on this following iem, which one should I pick: ( I usually listen to classical Indian Music and sometimes rock) kindly suggest for best vocal also. 1) Sliivo SL41 2) Cklvx d41 3) aful performer 5 4) pula pa 02
I really didn't get on with these. I'm a bass head and the bass quality was great but I felt the mix was all wrong and it dominated in a jarring, unnatural way. Horses for courses though. Thanks for the great review as ever.
Hi Tony could you please reccomend me a replacement 6mm nozzle filter for the kz zs12 pro x? Hopefully one that doesn't really change the way it graphs/ sounds.
How do you replace the nozzle? My dog has bit off a couple of mine and I ended up using a tube and superglue. This actually ended up improving the sound! Don't know if they are 6mm but Simgot diy kit has 2 nozzles.
@@akros9333 First of all, I wrote a comment to support the channel. Seriously, this is incredible. I've been in the hobby for 17 years, 18 soon. Just accept my respect. Well, if you ask? A friend gave me Da Vinci to listen to. Very cool! I want one too! But now there is a war going on around me, it's hard to earn money. Someday later I will buy Da Vinci, but maybe now there is something cheaper with a similar vibe? Also, in one of your previous videos you talked about your favorite DACs (Yuki, TP50, RU7). It would be cool if you recommended amplifiers too. Headphones are bought a lot, but amplifiers not so often. Good luck in 10,000. It will definitely happen. I tried to give non-stupid advice on how to achieve in the comments under the previous videos.
@@akros9333 I have now rethought my question... it is clear that it does not happen that something of high quality will be sold as cheap (but Rhapsody)... in general, I mean that there can be something similar to Da Vinci, as Rhapsody is similar to Hydra! I REALLY like Rhapsody - very good for its money! There are some rough edges, but for my $29 I cannot wish for anything better!
Aful and Pula killed the price bracket with the new stuff, Juzear 81t will be 249$ as well. The 300-350 of yesterday is today’s 200-250$. Hence for 2BA 2DD KE4 feels „expensive”. But that does not matter, in the end Penon/ISN/ TSMR/ Slund Rhyme will get my money 😅
8:12 wise words, as always from you. Thanks for the review! Best regards.
Hey Akros, we're here because we love your style pal, that's from me in Cape Town, South Africa. Keep doing what you do man, thank you.
Thank you brother ...nice to hear from a fellow South African.....well I was born in Johannesburg and am from Portuguese / Italian background. Thank you for the support.....share the word about the channel....would be much appreciated!
Great review, thanks! Now you got me interested in the KE4. I really enjoy your reviews and hope you reach your 10K subs!
Im confused between Kiwi Cadenza vs Tangzu waner
I come from Blon 03. I loved it. Exceptional sound and tuning it had for its soundstage .
Im looking for something similar Or better.
The Ke4 graph actually looks good. But not for my pocket right now.
Standing with my Pula, lol
Now that you’ve described what Meta sounds like I’m getting to understand it now and I realised that Rose Technics’s Aurora Ultra sounds exactly like this.
Thank you for these excellent comparisons, Tony! 😃👍🎶🎵 Just in time for AliExpress 11.11 sales! Hoping to pickup the Myer Audio CKLVX D41 or Pula PA02! How would you rate the Myer Audio SLIIVO SL41 MKII vs. KIWI Ears KE4 in terms of price/performance/sound signature? 🤔
Great review as usual Tony. On a side note my TRI i3 mk3 just arrived today and my first impression is that its sound seems similar to the Letshuoer Cadenza 4 that I demoed at CanJam, though I'm not really sure since I don't own the Cadenza 4. Since you own both of them can you do a quick comparison? I liked the Cadenza 4 quite a lot when I demoed and I can buy it for $170 with all the AliExpress deals, but I also got a good deal on the i3 mk3 for $115, and I don't know if they are different enough to justify owning both.
another great review, thanks!
Cheers Tony thanks for comparisons. P5+2 is still the one I'm most interested in
5+2 is a phenomenal earphone.....you won't go wrong!
Tony
It’s a Mac & cheese?!!!
Dude you are da best!!!!!
Tony, will you do a iem freq. response graph comparison of this video? Don't have to explain them, just show them. Good work.
Thanks.
This or aful explorer?
They are both excellent, but with a price of 90usd the Explorer is hard to pass!
Nothing came up to compete the Explorer at the same price ❤
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How does this compare to the Supermix 4?
What would be your recommendation in the 100-200 range? I got one of the linsoul $50 off codes, and plan on getting something for 11.11. Currently I have my eyes on the Simgot SM4 and the Kiwi KE4. My general preference is a strong thumpy bass with deep subbass extension, while keeping the midbass tight with minimal bleed (don't like when the bass is muddy). I love me some good details, and i don't like it when there is no air, so higher frequencies should definitely be clear and present, but at the same time I'm fairly treble sensitive. I like a spacious sound stage with good separation. Those are my main criteria. I mostly listen to instrumental music, so I'm not super picky with voices, but I do prefer a "full" sound (especially when listening to jazz, Luis Armstrong, etc.)
Any recommendations? From reviews I get the impression that the SM4 might be too sibilant for me (which I'd probably have to try and solve with tips that lower treble, but idk how effective that'd be), while the KE4 sounds "boring" according to many reviews, and I don't like to listen at loud volumes. And i haven't found much info about sound stage for either of them. The Aful Performer 5+2 graph looks to me like that'd be something I'd like, but that's definitely out of budget, and linsoul doesn't sell it, so not really an option unfortunately.. What else is out there?
KE4 has a driver flex problem. SM4 seems to have a frequency bleed problem in PZT. I am impressed with ARTTI R1's 3DD timbre so far in comparison. I really wanted to like KE4.
PULA ANVIL
Dunu DaVinci or Tanchjim Origin?Thnaks
Zigaat Odyssey?
Will try to buy that next
Hexa comparisons are interesting to me. I just can't stand listening to my eclectic library with Hexa. I always go to the Truthears Red Crinnacle Project. I guess I like more fun. Getting ready to do a significant upgrade. Use my Mojo2 and ?
Brother gonna pick an iem on 11.11 sale.
Have doubt on this following iem, which one should I pick: ( I usually listen to classical Indian Music and sometimes rock) kindly suggest for best vocal also.
1) Sliivo SL41
2) Cklvx d41
3) aful performer 5
4) pula pa 02
for best vocal and rock probably cadenza 4 imo or ziigat arete
I really didn't get on with these. I'm a bass head and the bass quality was great but I felt the mix was all wrong and it dominated in a jarring, unnatural way. Horses for courses though. Thanks for the great review as ever.
Hi Tony could you please reccomend me a replacement 6mm nozzle filter for the kz zs12 pro x? Hopefully one that doesn't really change the way it graphs/ sounds.
How do you replace the nozzle? My dog has bit off a couple of mine and I ended up using a tube and superglue. This actually ended up improving the sound! Don't know if they are 6mm but Simgot diy kit has 2 nozzles.
Tony, the 11.11 sale is coming soon. My wallet is shaking with fear. You must help us get rid of our savings correctly))
Tell me exactly what you looking for and I'll be happy to help you.
@@akros9333 First of all, I wrote a comment to support the channel. Seriously, this is incredible. I've been in the hobby for 17 years, 18 soon. Just accept my respect.
Well, if you ask? A friend gave me Da Vinci to listen to. Very cool! I want one too! But now there is a war going on around me, it's hard to earn money. Someday later I will buy Da Vinci, but maybe now there is something cheaper with a similar vibe?
Also, in one of your previous videos you talked about your favorite DACs (Yuki, TP50, RU7). It would be cool if you recommended amplifiers too. Headphones are bought a lot, but amplifiers not so often.
Good luck in 10,000. It will definitely happen. I tried to give non-stupid advice on how to achieve in the comments under the previous videos.
@@akros9333 I have now rethought my question... it is clear that it does not happen that something of high quality will be sold as cheap (but Rhapsody)... in general, I mean that there can be something similar to Da Vinci, as Rhapsody is similar to Hydra! I REALLY like Rhapsody - very good for its money! There are some rough edges, but for my $29 I cannot wish for anything better!
@@akros9333best iem with bass and clear sound under 100usd or 150 USD maximum .. please
Keep asking for those likes, subs and shares! You may want to do it in the middle too. People have short attention spans 👍
BTW you are so right! My preference target is fluid. If it sounds good, target hit 🤓
Aful and Pula killed the price bracket with the new stuff, Juzear 81t will be 249$ as well. The 300-350 of yesterday is today’s 200-250$.
Hence for 2BA 2DD KE4 feels „expensive”.
But that does not matter, in the end Penon/ISN/ TSMR/ Slund Rhyme will get my money 😅
Muse m5 ultra n btr17 is out there bra..stop ur audiophiles iem cuz it endless..Do the systems part bra its the soul that let it alives ..Peace!