Z Review - Audeze iSine 10&20

Hey Zeos, did you ever get around to trying the iSine LX? If so, how do they compare?

Yep. They are right here on my desk. If I am going shopping they usually come out with me since they work even on hot days.

ZeosPantera

So now that you have cooled down from extensive hand gestures.... Are these still getting heavy use at Z Central? I must admit this vid set the GPS (Gestures Per Second) record. lol

BigZorch

that seems more reasonable

ZeosPantera

O and take the foam block out of the plastic ring works better

Leather

Milton Dumay

Btw, you take out the foam cut out the buds came in, wrap the wire arround the outside of the box and put the whole thing into the laether pouch

Milton Dumay

Hrm.. Now I have to try that.

ZeosPantera

There are totally different uses. But I think the highs would be more pronounced on the EL's. Like I said the 20's tend to hold back a bit.

ZeosPantera

also i am reason ursine has that connector on his website he added it for me and if you take the foam block they originally came with and put them into it and wrap the cable around it that fits into the case

I have the isine 20s and i got full balanced cable for them to go to my aune s7 lol

How do the iSine 20 compare to the EL-8 open 2016 version?

I ended up getting a price break because they were obviously "used" so I kept the 20's. Still don't know if there is a real concrete benefit but at least the color is nice.

ZeosPantera

Thanks Z, so have you decided if the 20s are worth the extra 200? Have you decided which ones you are keeping?

Milton Dumay

It would be so much hassle I didn't even consider it.

ZeosPantera

I mean there is a use question you have to address. If you are sitting at your desk and using one or the other the 1060 makes more sense since you can easily take them on and off. If you do however want to go out, travel or be unencumbered by full size headphone then these make more sense for that lifestyle.

ZeosPantera

Z, you say you would almost take the m1060s over lcdx, then does this mean other than a slight decrease in treble sparkle, you would almost take the sine10s over lcdx? I'm asking because I just bought the m1060s then saw the sine10/20 review and bought the sine10s as well... Neither has arrived, should I not try the foam mod with the m1060s and send them back then?

Milton Dumay

It looks like the insert that they come in in the box would fit in the leather case. Which would probably solve the getting crushed and losing shit issues, but that seems like way too much of a hassle for everyday use.

Part of their Affiliate program. You can get it on their site for the same cost. But then most people don't want to give their info to another site for one order and Prime shipping is always a benefit. Sometimes direct is the only way. Smart companies make sure their products make it to amazon in some way. Mostly because people are shopping there guaranteed anyway.

ZeosPantera

Why always Amazon?

Yes it is in the works.

ZeosPantera

Just received my Isine 20's yesterday and they are absolutely amazing!! Are you doing a review of the Fiio x5 gen 3 by any chance?

I think unmodified they are close in how the highs are presented. But I like the M1060 without the foam and a bit brighter. The Sub bass is also far easier to get on the monoprice since it makes a seal everytime. These you have to get the plugs just right. Which isn't hard if you have normal ears. Mids and vocals are hard to compare. Id probably lean towards the iSine for no particular reason. The width and soundstage are very similar which is why these get such high praise.

ZeosPantera

Fixed the link. thanks. Any case but their own will work. Honestly if I am traveling they are in my ears. From start to finish.

ZeosPantera

Ursine audio Link isn't working. I will be considering these on Black Friday this year. I plan hearing these at RMAF this October. Audeze recommends on their site to not plug and unplug them frequently. What about a small Pelican hard case ? The Italian method of speaking with hand gestures.

Functional Doc

With the over the ear holder they never fall out. I need to adjust them every half hour or so. But never fall out. As far as nasty. Way less so than normal IEM's since only the tip is really touching you.

ZeosPantera

Those look amazing. Do you think they'd be good for jogging? Like, would they fall out or get all nasty?

Nicholas Seltzer