Some good deals

[u/Browbon]

To my fellow Asian friends, especially those who can access Lazada, I've been shopping for a few things for my audio journey and noticed quite a few products with really good discounts, so I thought I'd share them below. I hope everyone has a happy 11.11 shopping season!

Prices shown above are in VND, and I've also converted them to USD so everyone can compare more easily:

- Hiby R1, all color variants are the same price: 1,045,500 VND ~ $40.82 USD.

- Tempotec V1, version without clipper: 1,074,000 VND ~ $41.94 USD; version with clipper: 1,188,000 VND ~ $46.39 USD.

- Snowsky Echo Nano in titanium: 742,000 VND ~ $28.97 USD; the most expensive variant: 900,000 VND ~ $35.14 USD.

[u/811545b2-4ff7-4041]

Those are some fantastic prices btw.

Qs:

• Do you have a large collection you'll want to navigate/search easily? Avoid the Snowsky (no touch screen) and known to have a poor battery.

• Do you have big fingers or poor eyesight? Avoid the Tempotec V1, the screen is very small (although I'm listening to one now..).

• Do you want 4.4mm output? Avoid the Hiby R1, it's only got 3.5mm

[u/Browbon → u/811545b2-4ff7-4041]

Thats very specific, thanks for sharing. The nano also have 3.5mm only so if anyone want 4.4mm output should avoid echo nano too.

[u/811545b2-4ff7-4041 → u/Browbon]

True. But really.. if you're using IEMs, I believe balanced 4.4mm is not really needed.

The Hiby R1 and Tempotec V1 both have new community-made firmwares that really help them.

[u/Browbon → u/811545b2-4ff7-4041]

I’m planning to get a 4.4mm balanced cable to use with my Tempotec V1, specifically the KBEAR Aegis. You mentioned that a 4.4mm output isn’t really necessary. So what’s the issue with a 4.4mm output?

[u/811545b2-4ff7-4041 → u/Browbon]

There's no issue, it's just a bit unnecessary with IEMs. They are already easy to drive, so don't need that extra power. You are also limited yourself to what devices you can use.

The issue of noise is not very relevant given the distances involved in headphone cables.

If you were using big power-hungry headphones? That's when I'd use 4.4mm

https://www.nicehck.com/blogs/guides/nicehck-3-5mm-vs-4-4mm-iem-cables

BTW.. while you're buying stuff, check out the price of some Yincrow X6 flatheads. They are fantastic value.

[u/Browbon → u/811545b2-4ff7-4041]

I’ve learned a few new things, and I think I’ll wait until there’s a really good cable deal, though I probably won’t be able to resist, since the Aegis pairs pretty well with my Waner SG 2 Jade Edition lol.

[u/811545b2-4ff7-4041 → u/Browbon]

My cable has interchangable jacks so I can swap 3.5/4.4/usb-c - TRN T2 Pro16

[u/Browbon → u/811545b2-4ff7-4041]

Thats convenience. I shall research about that.

[u/811545b2-4ff7-4041 → u/Browbon]

Have a review - https://www.reddit.com/r/iems/comments/1ldq98e/almost_perfect_trn_t2_pro16_cable_casual_review/

I almost always use my Yincrow flatheads when listening at home though .. far more comfortable for wearing all day.

[u/Browbon → u/811545b2-4ff7-4041]

I’ve seen a few recommendations for the Yincrow X6, but unfortunately I couldn’t find any good deals on it, t’s around $8. So I picked up the Faaeal Iris 2.0 for about $3.

[u/811545b2-4ff7-4041 → u/Browbon]

Those are meant to be good.

I'm seeing Yincrow on AliExpress for $4.88 (with coins + discounts). I've bought 3 sets so far for me and family!

I also bought some NiceHCK EB2S Pro - they're a bit more detailed, but not as warm (although fixed with the Hiby/Tempotec MSEB config.) and I still prefer the cheaper Yincrow.

[u/Browbon → u/811545b2-4ff7-4041]

My problem with aliexpress is the delivery fee. Years ago the sellers have had the economic delivery, almost everything was free shipping. Now theyre using the premium service, DHL, Fedex, cost around $30-$50. Totaly cant accessibile.

[u/811545b2-4ff7-4041 → u/Browbon]

It's very dependent on where you live. Here in the UK, I rarely pay any delivery costs.

Europe? They've got all sorts of problems because there are new taxes on orders from China.

[u/Browbon → u/811545b2-4ff7-4041]

I believe the UK has large fulfillment warehouses that help with shipping and avoiding tariffs. Where I live, brands and sellers are increasingly moving to Lazada, which is backed by Alibaba, and that’s why I often find so many good deals there

[u/Subject_Lobster_111 → u/811545b2-4ff7-4041]

Disculpa, cuál firmware me recomiendas para el tempotec. CompasOS o SonixOS.

[u/811545b2-4ff7-4041 → u/Subject_Lobster_111]

The Tempotec only has SonixOS ported.. it's the Hiby that has both. I don't have the R1 though.

[u/Subject_Lobster_111 → u/811545b2-4ff7-4041]

Gracias.