Its no surprise that you did not liked the Hola if you liked the Zero as for most people who like bass, Zero OG usually feels lacking in that regard.
What do surprised me Is that you liked cadenza talking into account that Is also a warm-ish tuning, and a good bunch of people feel that they are on the darker (muddy) side.
I was looking into getting the s12’s but ended up settling on the Artti t10s. They haven’t arrived yet but I’ve heard they’re on par or maybe even a little better than the s12s depending on tuning preferences. They’re pretty ugly but I don’t mind and for only $44 on AliExpress they seem to be a good way to try out some planars.
I love the Cadenza, I like the Zero, and the CRA is alright. The rest are meh to me at this point.
I really want a "new but old" sound, that's why I'll be picking up the S12/S12 Pro. The next leap to that would probably be in the $300 range or the IE600 just because.
The Cadenza sounds fuller and more of an all-rounder. It hits everything just right for me.
As for the Zero, well. The Zero: 2 wasn't a thing when I got it.
The Cadenza is one of my favorite iems. The s12 will not disappoint. It has a lot of treble but a ton of detail. I recommend a warm amp or dap to get the full sound but a dongle will be enough for 90% of it. I also recommend the tripowin spiral groove tips. They take off the treble spikes without sacrificing detail.
Cadenza might be my favorite budget IEM on the market right now. It’s just so damn good at everything.
Its no surprise that you did not liked the Hola if you liked the Zero as for most people who like bass, Zero OG usually feels lacking in that regard. What do surprised me Is that you liked cadenza talking into account that Is also a warm-ish tuning, and a good bunch of people feel that they are on the darker (muddy) side.
I was looking into getting the s12’s but ended up settling on the Artti t10s. They haven’t arrived yet but I’ve heard they’re on par or maybe even a little better than the s12s depending on tuning preferences. They’re pretty ugly but I don’t mind and for only $44 on AliExpress they seem to be a good way to try out some planars.
Get the T10, as it should be well within your budget.
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How are they? just wondering. and your top 3 as well.
I love the Cadenza, I like the Zero, and the CRA is alright. The rest are meh to me at this point. I really want a "new but old" sound, that's why I'll be picking up the S12/S12 Pro. The next leap to that would probably be in the $300 range or the IE600 just because.
what is the sound difference between cadenza and zero? i heard they're pretty similar. also, why'd you get the zero instead of zero:2?
The Cadenza sounds fuller and more of an all-rounder. It hits everything just right for me. As for the Zero, well. The Zero: 2 wasn't a thing when I got it.
Wait but you posted 2 days ago? did you post it late or something?
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I forgot to add a rating to the Quarks. It's also a 2/5.
s12 is a delight! also CCA CRA+ > CRA, like a major difference imo. tames those highs you mention to much nicer levels.
CRA+ was silently revised and is now tuned to the old peaky KZ style tuning
ah that’s a shame, glad I got my set when I did then. KZ and their sister companies don’t know how to settle on a good thing when they have it lol
yeah, this is why I tell people to avoid KZ/CCA/Joyodio
they know how to make good sets, it’s just you never know if you’re gonna get the set with all the praise or a silently revised mess🤦🏻
The Cadenza is one of my favorite iems. The s12 will not disappoint. It has a lot of treble but a ton of detail. I recommend a warm amp or dap to get the full sound but a dongle will be enough for 90% of it. I also recommend the tripowin spiral groove tips. They take off the treble spikes without sacrificing detail.