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Model: Westone W10 Single-Driver True-Fit Earphones with MMCX Audio & Bluetooth Cables
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Because these are an old, discontinued model that doesn't sell anymore and doesn't sound as good as countless modern Chi-fi (Chinese Hi-Fi) IEMs that are under $50.
I can vouch for the W60 high quality clean sound, and ostensibly you should get nice sound with the W10 drivers. It is a nice entry taste of what they offer.
Because these are an old, discontinued model that doesn't sell anymore and doesn't sound as good as countless modern Chi-fi (Chinese Hi-Fi) IEMs that are under $50.
Because these are an old, discontinued model that doesn't sell anymore and doesn't sound as good as countless modern Chi-fi (Chinese Hi-Fi) IEMs that are under $50.
I like Moonsdrop Chu. I have much more expensive IEMs, but they are give surprisingly good sound for price and work good with simple source (like smartphone or simple player).
Chu 2 has changeable cable, so probably can be better choice.
I like them more than Thruthear, but it is individual taste.
I like Moonsdrop Chu. I have much more expensive IEMs, but they are give surprisingly good sound for price and work good with simple source (like smartphone or simple player).
Chu 2 has changeable cable, so probably can be better choice.
I like them more than Thruthear, but it is individual taste.
Is this the same guy who does marketing for these products???? lol
Im more of a fan of PIPISHELL, but to each their own.
If you've got a phone with only USBC/lightning, does the converter you use matter? I remember hearing something about DAC, but im clueless.
Some people here will try to tell you it makes a huge difference, but don't believe it. I have an Apple usb converter and a cheap one from Amazon (JSAUX I think), and can't hear any difference. You see very little blind testing in audio because most people know their claims would fall apart under scrutiny.
In westone's defense, even if they are outpaced in raw sound quality per $ by chi fi these days I still go to mine for comfort and isolation. I can literally sleep with them on so I especially prefer my westones to any other earbuds, including my moondrop starfields, on a plane. I don't know the form factor of the options being posted here but westones sit "flat" against my inner ear. I have an older two driver version but I bet this one sounds great for 50 bucks.
Last edited by klodgi September 23, 2023 at 08:11 AM.
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If you've got a phone with only USBC/lightning, does the converter you use matter? I remember hearing something about DAC, but im clueless.
Yes it matters but if you're not an audiophile, have high end IEMs or headphones, and listening to high quality, well mastered music files, it won't matter at all.
You can just buy a decent dongle DAC/amp that connects to your phone's USB-C or Lightning port, then use the output of the dongle to connect to your IEM. More expensive dongle DAC/amps like the FiiO BTR7 also has Bluetooth so you don't need to use wires to connect to your phone.
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I was thinking of picking up the kiwi ears cadenza myself...if i already have a truthear hexa do you think it's worth it?
Probably not. I like the Cadenza as a cheap, comfortable, lightweight throwaway pair of IEMs that I won't care about breaking or losing, but the Hexa is better (and over 2x the price).
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Simgot EW200.
I also like Blon Z300 and Kiwi Ears Cadenza. Both are $30-$35 (under $30 on sale) but their sound quality is worth at least twice that much to me.
Tanchjim One DSP is good too and even cheaper.
Like I said, there is countless other options under $50 but those are my personal top picks.
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Simgot EW200.
I also like Blon Z300 and Kiwi Ears Cadenza. Both are $30-$35 (under $30 on sale) but their sound quality is worth at least twice that much to me.
Tanchjim One DSP is good too and even cheaper.
Like I said, there is countless other options under $50 but those are my personal top picks.
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Chu 2 has changeable cable, so probably can be better choice.
I like them more than Thruthear, but it is individual taste.
Chu 2 has changeable cable, so probably can be better choice.
I like them more than Thruthear, but it is individual taste.
Im more of a fan of PIPISHELL, but to each their own.
Simgot EW200.
I also like Blon Z300 and Kiwi Ears Cadenza. Both are $30-$35 (under $30 on sale) but their sound quality is worth at least twice that much to me.
Tanchjim One DSP is good too and even cheaper.
Like I said, there is countless other options under $50 but those are my personal top picks.
Simgot EW200.
I also like Blon Z300 and Kiwi Ears Cadenza. Both are $30-$35 (under $30 on sale) but their sound quality is worth at least twice that much to me.
Tanchjim One DSP is good too and even cheaper.
Like I said, there is countless other options under $50 but those are my personal top picks.
Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank Gambit16
You can just buy a decent dongle DAC/amp that connects to your phone's USB-C or Lightning port, then use the output of the dongle to connect to your IEM. More expensive dongle DAC/amps like the FiiO BTR7 also has Bluetooth so you don't need to use wires to connect to your phone.
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