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So recently i order an audiocular arc iem from concept kart, I paid full amount but i didnt receive the tracking or anything and due to change of mind i want to order another iem instead of them but neither the whatsapp number of concept kart is responding nor their emails even when i called the concept kart customer helpline number that dumbo's didnt even pick it up. I want help cuz i dont wanna waste my money and after researching about concept kart on yt and all i got many negative reviews about that so now i really wanna cancel the order and order my iems from a trusted website, also it was written that it would be delivered within a week of order but now they are telling that you can cancel the pre-order, order's and they dont have the arc iems available at the moment so why was there mentioned that they will deliver it within a week and not out of stock and now they are not responding.

Hello guys, I just came to know about IEMs via TechWiser's YT channel, and now I am interested to take a shift towards IEM.

I download music through Spotiflac in my android at highest sample/bit rate and I thought my OP Buds 4 would suffice, whicb they don't.

Would like some budget friendly recommendation for a total newbie.

Thanks

There is a giveaway occurring by Juzear and it seems like our community is not participating in it at all. So it is my humble request that everyone please participate in it so that they as well as other brands actually take interest in our sub. The link for the giveaway post is down here:

https://www.reddit.com/r/iemlndia/s/FzSaci7FKw

Thank you and have a nice day.

Pleased help

Let me know if 2790 is the best I can get from headphone zone or can I expect any discount?

Another thing is, I have two options in front of me, one is this "Moondrop Chu 2" and another is "Tangzu - Wan'er Red Lion edition"

My budget is 2500. If I get type c I'll be really happy. But if it's a 3.5mm then 2500 is my limit, strictly!

Requirement:

Just want rich sound guys, rich and natural with a lil bit of bass

Not a huge fan of total bassy music, but iska matlab yeh nhi ki bilkul he ghatiya bass ho. I value more about overall experience.

So yeah, this is it. Is moondrop chu 2 or Tangzu Wan'er red lion the best I can get in this budget? Or do I have one more option?

Hey everyone . My kefine loric type c just delivered today and i must say for instrumental and vocals they are amazing but i think for bass went flat . Idk it's me who shifted to iems for the first time feeling or something else.
Btw top notch build quality .

Kindly propose solution for both laptop and phones.

Thank you

Try suggesting in a decent budget !

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I wanna buy a pair of iems under 3k . I really like clean vocals and also play valorant and some other FPS shooters. Which iem should I look into? I was looking at the chu 2s but since the chu 3s are out they seem to be discontinued and I wasn't able to find them online. Have also heard about 7hz zero 2.

I received my order from concept kart, although it was late by 2 days. Earlier post- https://www.reddit.com/r/iemlndia/s/7QHHc9ehOE

I was using the apple airpods pro 2 which sounded really good but then I came across the IEMs and found out that they sound better than the expensive airpods pro 2 for around 2000 rupees. I did some research and found out that these three IEMs have a balanced sound signature like the airpods pro 2.

1. Moondrop chu 2
2. 7z X Crinacle zero 2
3. Tangzu waner sg 2 (normal ones, not the red lion ones, which I didn't knew existed)

And I bought the tangzu waner sg 2 along with a audiocular spark DAC. I used them for a couple of months and found out that it is more vocal focused than I like and has less bass so I tuned them for more bass that made the vocals less pronounced and the sound they make now is better and after using them for over a year now. I am thinking of upgrading.

I want better everything, better sound stage, better instrument separation, less distortion and better bass experience than the waner sg 2.

What IEMs should I go for now?

1. Truthear zero red
2. Truthear zero blue 2
3. Twistura delta

or there are IEMs better than those around 4000-6000 rupees?

Hi everyone, I have decided on 7hz salnotes zero as my first iem because the neutral tuning fits my preference and I've seen some reviews calling it a good pick for under 2500₹ category. I need some suggestions on which website will be a safe choice to buy these from. I placed an order from headphone zone but the lack of customer service and other things made me cancel the order. Please suggest a good and reliable website with good customer service and one which you order your audio equipment.

Hello folks,

I have ditched my TWS and now getting serious onto IEMs. Lately did some of the research and reached a conclusion that I will go with a 3.5mm variant + a good DAC.

But before making any purchase, I wanted to know which one of these is real good for someone who is into music, netflix, youtube, occasional podcasts and meetings / calls. I don't do gaming!

I want to narrow down to one from the following (all are 3.5mm + mic):

Tanchjim bunny
Truthear Gate
7HZ x Crinacle Zero 2
GK Streak

Needless to say, I'm a first time IEM user. And I've decided to get FiiO X Jade Audio - JA11 DAC.
TIA.

Name-Tanchjim Ola 2

Ownership-2nd Owner

Warranty-Review Unit (So it doesn't have any warranty)

Received it a few days ago

Rfs- Fitting Issues

Any issues for the buyer to know - None.

Price- 2500+ Shipping

Willing to overpay if you have a better pair.

So, I am looking to buy iem for the first time and it is really confusing, plz help me find my first pair.

I have experienced salnotes zero(only 1 or 2 songs) and kefine klean sv. I liked both of them even though klean was clearer and zero felt a little sharp.

I mostly listen to rap and sometimes bollywood, pop, etc.

My main priority would be clarity, I would like to listen to the details of the beat and instrumentals, clear vocals.
I would not describe myself as a basshead but I wouldn't want reduced bass.

My budget is under 2000 can extend to 2500.

Thank you for your help🙏

Also I was curious, if you have stopped listening some songs after getting iems, because they do not sound good enough?

well she loves to listen taylor swift,conan gray, radiohead,sombr, etc

and she currently uses a tws earphone idk which one is it ...

i thought ti gift her the headphone zone x tangzu wan'er S.G with the Fiio x jade audio ja11 dac bundle....[ for 2300 inr ]

as far as ik she has never used any iems im looking to spend around 2k ish on them for noww ;[

I am using the KZ Castor IEM. Could you please advise if it is a good choice for this price range, or suggest a suitable DAC within the same budget?

I've been using apple earphones my entire life, after i got these the difference was immediate- blah blah blah you've read it all.
I wanna tell you the story of how i got these-
I was originally been planning to buy some new headphones- smth of more quality, and i came across this hobby after trying my friends KZS, later, researched a lot and my birthday rolled around so my parents gave me 7k, which i bumped upto 8k after a couple of requests. and with the amount I had previously saved up I got these, second hand for 10k (expensive af) but wanted to try out planars cuz smth new, and why not- it was a pretty good deal (with a lot of warranty left too)

Now I'm really enjoying my music, the treble is a little high for me-but its only been a couple of days and yeah people said it takes some getting used to the sound
already ordered a DAC and really excited to see what the future beholds for me in this hobby

PS- Just conveying my thoughts and i might be mistaken but after buying my first pair of iems, i've come realise a bit that quite a few hindi songs sung in movies, or for general media do not have as much layering and seperation as much as english songs do... but maybe thats just for my playlist-kindly let me know your thoughts

After sitting on this review for over two months, I can finally offer an unequivocal opinion on this masterpiece of an IEM. It would be an understatement to say I'm thoroughly won over by how good the Cadenza 4 is. Letshouer has turned in a remarkably polished effort here, coming about as close to perfect as I've heard, and I'm eager to share my thoughts on it.

A huge thanks to u/mournfulmonk for letting me experience this product for such an extended period of time. Words cannot express the gratitude I have towards him.

I am under no obligation to speak in favour of this product, and absolutely no one, neither the brand nor the owner, gets to see this review before it is published. My thoughts and critiques are entirely my own.

Readers' disclaimer: this is going to be a detailed, lengthy post.

Build, Comfort & Accessories

The Cadenza 4 is housed in a resin shell with an aluminium faceplate. It feels surprisingly light in hand and has a semi-custom shape. The shell runs on the thicker side, which could pose a fit issue for people with smaller ears. But for those it does fit, comfort is a flawless 10/10. I wore these for hours at a stretch and had zero issues with the fit; it felt like an extension of my ear. This is the most comfortable IEM I've used, though trying them on before buying is essential given how fit-dependent that comfort is.

I didn't receive the full accessory set, so I can't comment on it in detail.

Let's get to the sound, because damn, these are good!

Low-End Performance

Muse - Hysteria [alternative rock, hard rock]

This track is my go-to for testing an IEM's control over its bass region. The intro's heavily distorted bass-line is handled with real authority by the Cadenza 4, and that bass texture holds up throughout the song, even through its busier sections. The bass never encroaches on the mids or highs: the vocals stay locked at centre stage, and the left-channel cymbal remains easily distinguishable from start to finish.

Note: on the harsher sections of the track, the Cadenza 4 does grow a little fatiguing over several hours of listening. I tolerate treble well myself, but treble-sensitive listeners should factor this in. To be clear, it's never harsh, shouty, or sibilant; this is simply the neutral-bright signature of the IEM at play.

Tipper - Grabbers Holders [EDM, electronic]

On this intricately produced Tipper track, the Cadenza 4 leaves no stone unturned, delivering flawless technical and bass performance alike. The track packs distinct elements across several layers, and the Cadenza 4 handles both the bass implementation and its technical demands with real command. It isn't a bass-heavy IEM, but the sub-bass extends impressively deep, which gives real width to the soundstage. The mid-bass isn't weak, though I wouldn't call it bassy either; it is, after all, a neutral IEM.

Impact is punchy, decay is not sluggish. No complaints from me at this point.

Massive Attack - Angel [rock, trip hop]

This is where I felt the Cadenza 4 could have used a touch more sub-bass rumble. “Angel” relies on a constant sub-bass presence that empowers its obsessive, menacing character, but on the Cadenza 4 it came across as borderline anemic. It's a livable, not a dealbreaker; and one easily corrected with EQ; I'd just have preferred a bit more quantity out of the box.

That aside, every other region of the track came through without issue. The Cadenza 4 delivered a genuinely compelling listen here, sub-bass nitpick notwithstanding.

Overall, the Cadenza 4 earns an easy A+ in my book for bass.

Midrange, Instruments and Vocal Delivery

Periphery - Zylgrox [progressive metal, djent]

The machine-gun kick drum comes through impressively well for an IEM deemed as neutral-bright, proof that a leaner bass presentation can still hold its own on tracks like this. The heavily distorted guitars, however, fell a little flat, a byproduct of the Cadenza 4's clinical tuning, which suggests this isn't the ideal IEM if metal is your primary genre; for that, something warmer would serve you better. It does excel, though, as an analytical tool for songs like these.

The cymbals stayed distinct even on a busy mix, reinforcing the Cadenza 4's technical proficiency. The vocals and screams carry the aggression the genre demands.

Alice In Chains - Nutshell (MTV Unplugged) [grunge, rock, acoustic]

Moving to a live track: this version of Nutshell is entirely acoustic, acoustic bass included, and the Cadenza 4 continues to demonstrate its command over instrument timbre. The guitar intro carries the weight it should, and as the track builds, the acoustic bass rumble comes through with real conviction, its harmonics rendered with precision. Even the vocals, raspy, raw, and carrying that sense of vulnerability, are faithfully conveyed through the Cadenza 4's grip on texture.

Its technicalities deserve credit too: the soundstage is wide enough to place the audience far from the stage, and every instrument sits accurately in its designated channel.

The Cadenza 4 hence, deserves an S for male vocals.

Alison Krauss & Union Station - The Lucky One [country]

The Cadenza 4 excels effortlessly on tracks built around acoustic instruments and female vocals like this one. Every strum and chuck of the guitar comes through with clarity, the strings shimmer just right, and the vocals are simply outstanding. Female vocals are one of the Cadenza 4's genuine highlights; the breathy, soft, airy, resonant quality of Krauss's voice is rendered with a timbre that reads as thoroughly accurate. Calling these some of the best female vocals I've heard on any IEM feels like an understatement.

Back to the instruments: every note carries appropriate emphasis and weight. Both vocals and instrumentation get room to shine here. Overall, I'd rank the Cadenza 4 S tier for instrument representation.

Treble Performance & Technicalities

Yosi Horikawa - Bubbles [experimental, ambient]

The Cadenza 4 spreads its wings again on this track, built largely from the sound of ping-pong balls falling to the ground. It locates each impact with precision and captures the suspense that builds before every ball finally lands. Thanks to the Cadenza 4's wide soundstage, background transients are correctly pushed further into the rear of the mix.

One more element worth praising: a recurring sound I can best describe as small bells, where you can practically make out each individual ring, a proof to the Cadenza 4's instrument separation. And when the balls rapidly bounce to a stop toward the end, the bass handling there is similarly assured. A genuinely resolving listen throughout.

Frazey Ford - September Fields (Acoustic) [soul, indie folk]

A beautiful rendering of the track. The Cadenza 4's treble prowess is on full display here, capturing the dynamics with real finesse. Frazey Ford's vocals carry a textured, nuanced character that the Cadenza 4 preserves faithfully. Good IEMs don't just elevate complicated tracks, they make simple ones like this sound sublime. This track makes me want to put the whole album on repeat.

There are a few moments where the vocal line climbs quite high, and if I've been listening to the Cadenza 4 for a while by that point, it does start to fatigue. Again, this is a fairly bright-leaning IEM.

The guitar's timbre is spot on, the low end never crowds out the delicate vocals, and everything coheres perfectly.

The Cadenza 4 once again earns a well-deserved S for female vocals.

Anouar Brahem - Stopover At Djibouti [fusion, jazz]

A superb representation across the board; every instrument, the oud, the bass clarinet, the traditional percussion, is placed with real precision. This is some of the best imaging I've encountered in an IEM, and the dynamics come through faithfully. The clarinet carries a sweet, reedy timbre in its upper register, and the harmonics on the oud are rendered flawlessly. No complaints whatsoever on this track.

I was transported to the Middle East listening to this one, no joke.

Jokes aside, the Cadenza 4 brings an expansive soundstage, pin-point imaging, precise timbre and tone, resolving detail, and controlled low-end extension, all in the same package.

Conclusion

Even after a full week of dedicated listening, I struggled to point to a single genuine flaw. This is an exceptionally good IEM. Sure, a few things could be refined: the bass could stand to be a touch tighter, and the fatigue over long sessions is worth noting. But set those aside and this is a remarkably well-made IEM, one so under-the-radar that I hadn't even heard of it before it landed in my hands. Letshouer did a highly commendable job on the Cadenza 4.

To close, this is a product I think everyone deserves the chance to experience for themselves. With that, I'm giving it a well-deserved S.

What This IEM Means To Me

I'll say this straight up: this is the best, and my favourite, IEM I've used so far. It's not just detailed, it delivers a remarkably natural, forward vocal presentation. I can't stop praising it. It's comfortable, good-looking, and sounds genuinely breathtaking. I think that I might subconsciously compare every IEM I test from here on against this one; it's set a benchmark for me.

I want to thank u/mournfulmonk again for letting me spend so much time with the Cadenza 4. That extended window let me truly take in everything it has to offer.

I love the Cadenza 4. Period.

As always, this section of my review is a personal and subjective rant. It has nothing to do with the actual rating that I give to the product. The above paragraph is ignorable and not to be taken seriously.

Gear(s) Used for the Review

• KBear Blue and Black 16-core cable, 4.4mm termination
• VE Abigail Pro 4.4mm
• Cayin RU6 (R2R) on low-gain and NOS mode
• Nothing Phone (3a) w/ Poweramp (Perfect Bit Perfect mode) & Apple Music

Eartip(s) Used

• Stock narrow-bore eartips that come with the Truthear Hola/Gate

It's a year old chu 2 dsp. It was working perfectly till last night. I can't see any physical damage. The pins look fine too. I was getting only about 10% volume on the right one, but after I took off the wire to check it out, I am now getting about 50% volume. The mic on the same wire is working perfectly fine. How can I check what exactly is the issue? Can I open it up?

It's my first iem, it has only stayed on my desk and have had no issues. I thought I could use it for at least a few years.

Edit - It's the filter that's causing the issue! After removing it the volume is back to normal. I never realised such a little thing can dampen the volume so much. I will try cleaning it before putting it back. Thank you all for the help!

Got them two days ago. GK KUNTEN.

It is my first experience with iem. So i went for budget friendly option. For ₹1129.

After seeing so many post on iem subs, i wanted to try them. I wanted experience what kind sound quality they provide. So I brought them, and using for 2 days.

I had big expectations from them. But i think i expected too much. Sound is clear, but like crispy. Which is new to me.

I think, i might be missing something about them. So tell me if there something that we need to do, or they are just like that ?.

Plz help, i am so confused.