So you mean physical shape/construction? That's what makes them so comfortable and convenient. That was a game changer for me. I never want bulky or heavy shells or thick nozzles ever again.

in the sense it's literally the same as the buds that comes with your phone, random Chinese earphones.

Generic in what way?

K N O B

Flair has the list, but LCD-X are the first ones where I feel that there is nowhere left to go. Paired with the HifiMan EF400 is just perfect for my ears.

See my flair and I'd keep the Hemps.

as i said, just a newbie! dankpods inspired me to get some headphones, the firsts ones i got were the kz’s and the last ones the last ones the airpods, they are my favorites at the te time tho i like the akg to use logic, they are all pretty good built,

would you recommend me to get any other headphone? thanks!!

I have the Element II and have had no reason to upgrade. Their Element line is a solid "end-game" choice for many.

my issue with my waners was that the emphasis on vocals isn't as strong as I would like. it's overpowered by the instruments and bass. they play instruments EXTREMELY WELL but the vocals just isn't as present as I'd like. I've gotten used to it for the most part.

main reason I don't try the quarks because they just seem like a generic earphone with good tuning? also remember how I got my waners for $14? in my country the price difference isn't significant enough for me to consider it

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That's false explanation.

The reality is that the material fibers vibrate and absorb energy from the internal soundwaves, dampening them.

You will need to fill those with some sound absorbing material. And it would still create resonances, like any other closed back headphone.

Some people don't mind them...

Aurorus Borealis.

While I do absolutely love the sound, I gotta admit I'd mostly keep it for its uniqueness and to make steamed hams memes:

"Aurorus Borealis? At this time of day, at this time of year, in this part of the country, localized entirely within your headphones?!"

"Yes!"

"May I hear it?"

"No."

The longevity thing is very unfortunate though I have personally not had any problem with my Chus. My only point really is that if the Chus blew their budget on premium feel then of course a version with the same premium feel and added detachable cable is going to cost more.

I don't even like the premium feel. Like I appreciate how it looks and feels but as soon as I pick it up (in any way besides grabing the 2 shells first and being careful to keep them apart which is something I don't want to do because to me a $20 IEM is about convenience, not being fussy) and feel the little heavy weights swinging around and banging together I don't like it compared to how I can just yank my Quarks any which way and throw them around.

But I do notice the metal build while I am wearing it. Yet another reason I prefer the Quarks lol. But if the Chu was what I wanted in sound and feel yet I desired a detachable cable I wouldn't hesitate on the Lan. I don't know who exactly that is for but it is somebody.

What is it that you don't like about Waners? And what is stopping you from trying Quarks? If it is the USB C then I totally understand.

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The main big ones are the DT 1990 pro, the audioquest nighthawk, DCA open x, harmonicdyne athena, akg k701, the meze 99 noir, modded fostex t50rp mk.3. And bunch of smaller ones like the sony mdr7506, or some old sennheisers.

but if I had to pick only one, I would 100% go for the DCA open X almost without question

If I could only keep one headphone from my collection it would probably be the Audiosense DT200.

Congrats! :)

> I'm in this hobby for 1.5 years, I had iFi Zen Dac -> Topping dx3pro -> Asgard3 + Modius -> Mojo, and now JDS Labs Element III

Out of curiosity, what headphones do you use with the Element?

Are you a child? People were just calmly explaining how the sound would be negatively affected. Literally the wrong headphone for the job, bringing out the HD 560s as a public commuting headphone. Get some closed-back noise cancelling ones dude.

HD800S. Everything sounds pretty good on them plus I do a ton of gaming.

Definitely seen those pop up tough to get a hold of. Heard good things about the HP2 also.

Kennerton Gjallarhorn GH50 JM Edition

It's not normal. It's never normal.

AKG K52. Sentimental Reasons.

Nice lineup! I have the Clears and testing out the Sony ier-Z1R, I do like the combo, but I think currently I'd keep the Clears over the iems. Very curious about the u12t heard nothing but great things!