My cheaper headphones are all failing and I need to grab a few pair of whatever is the best value iem today, similar to how the quarks were when I bought them 3-4 years ago.
Is it still the Quarks? I saw something from 7hz that was really popular at $30 but I think it has a detachable cable. I’ll have those pins snapped off in a week.
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hitagi@ani.social · 4 pts · 203d
I went through 3 Quarks before I moved on to my 7hz Salnotes Zero.
I loved the Quarks because of the size but the cable kept breaking after a few months. My Salnotes Zero have been with me for a few years now. I had to replace the cable and the nozzle filter though.
in_my_honest_opinion@piefed.social · 6 pts · 203d
+1 to 7hz I always recommend the Crinacle Zero:2 IEMs
QuincyPigBoy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 203d
That’s the other one that I was considering. I just wish they used a different type of cable connection. The pins scare me but I’ll definitely buy them anyway.
QuincyPigBoy@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 203d
Ok cool. I was between those and 7hz crinacle zero. I’ll have to find a comparison video review or something.
Do you use them as a mobile IEM or are you usually stationary? I tend to wear mine when I’m cooking and the goddamn cabinet handles hook my cable and rip it right out of my phone so I’m nervous about the pins. Maybe I just need a set of these + quarks for when I’m moving around.
Also, just curious which version you have. I feel like my usb-c dongle takes the brunt of my abuse but I kind of want the usb-c cable version.
hitagi@ani.social · 2 pts · 203d
I usually use them mobile like when I walk to campus (I never leave home without it). I haven't tried cooking with them on but for activities like that, you might want to consider wireless earphones instead (I don't know much about those though).
I use mine with a 3.5mm TRN cable and a USB-C dongle to connect to my phone. It can be a bit bulky because of the dongle.
QuincyPigBoy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 203d
Gotcha. I have Sony Linkbuds but I’m out on wireless. I could rant, and I won’t, but it turns out that all the conspiracy weirdos who tried warning us about WiFi, wireless headphones, 5G, etc. were right. Whoops.
Anyway, I’m ordering a pair right now. I’m psyched. Thanks.
ReluctantlyZen@ani.social · 3 pts · 203d
I believe the Moondrop Chu 2 is one of the best value IEMs today
QuincyPigBoy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 191d
I got a pair this week. Love them for their price and I’m definitely keeping. I also got a pair of KZ Castor Pro and I can’t quite explain it but the Castor sound better and somehow I’d rather listen to the Chu
sbeak@sopuli.xyz · 2 pts · 203d
I've got the Moondrop Chu 2 and it sounds great! The build quality is quite nice too.
ReluctantlyZen@ani.social · 1 pts · 203d
I have the 1st version. I find the fit of those very annoying.
AllNewTypeFace@leminal.space · 2 pts · 203d
Are Zero Audio still around? I picked up a pair of their Carbo Mezzo wired earbuds some years ago in Japan and was very happy with the sound quality.
QuincyPigBoy@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 203d
It doesn’t appear that they are, unless you’re referring to 7hz who make both Crinacle Zero and Salnotes Zero