You should really do a getting started thread here for Noobs/Aam junta like us on high quality audio stuff man. Write away! You have the passion for it anyway!
Thanks man. But I am no expert. Can only write about my experience, and tend to get hypercritical with headphones/ speakers that I don't like.
Moreover from mid November, life will change again, possibly won't even get time to log in to beloved TE ( though will try..you people helped me a lot during those dark months this summer)
I'm sure getting headphones/ earphones will be even more difficult in Africa.
Will try to get my hands on to the HD560S before Africa though. I've ordered from 3 different countries, none has arrived yet. No one cares for our small country
I may start writing about malaria and daily struggle of life in Africa, and why I always wanted to be there despite all the hardships. These next 5 years or so is definitely going to be my last with WHO and field of medicine, so will give more than 100 percent everyday.
What will you be pick if someone has T2 and BLON 03 and wants great deal of performance/HQ jump? You know something that will/might put BLON 03 to shame lol I know am asking for too much .. just very curious.
That's a very difficult question boss. In the world of universal fit IEM, almost everything I have/ had are side grades at best ( IE800 has wonderful and huge soundstage, but the overall sound is not a significant upgrade by any means, Shure 535 is all about mids and it's a definite downgrade, Ety ER4s are very clean and clear, and so is T2!! I forgot the model number of the Sony TOTL IEM few years back, 1000 something, it had excellent airy highs, but not significantly better than T2)
I haven't heard IE500 pro yet, going by IE40 pro, it's going to be even more brighter ( considering the smaller size of the dynamic driver)
In Chi-fi world, my exposure is limited. But despite tall claims of Starfield's superiority, I'm not sure. It's practically similar sounding to T2, and boring compared to the wonderful bl03.
In really expensive stuff,
I hated Andromeda ( it's made to sound even the worst produced albums enjoyable, everything is smooth and non offensive in Andromeda, but it's built with real care and justifies the price.
Had a few expensive JH audio earphones, but honestly, none of them are significantly better sonically. Yes, the cables, eartips are top notch stuff, but not a big upgrade in sound.
Not talking about FiiO here, I only have FH1/ FH3 and had FH5, though good, not even close to a well sealed bl03!!
The only significant difference ( not necessarily an upgrade) is the custom stuff. But that's possibly due to the perfect seal.
I'm thinking about going the custom route for the IE40, but it's a big hassle from here (Ukraine has a distributor, but they possibly send the mould to UK or Vancouver)
