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71M07HYD t1_j91bjnp wrote

Like one other comment mentioned. Audio can not be quantified or described well enough just by words alone. You need to experience it for yourself, go to places that allow you to demo equipment that suits your needs.

We listen to sound differently, and it's best to see and test what's best for you. But as a starting point, I'd upgrade your IEMs to something better. I've only used the Moondrop Starfields and the Blesskng 2 Dusks with a balanced 4.4mm cable out of my Fiio M11 Plus ESS, so I'm not really the best person to ask for recommendations, which is why I suggest you try some stuff out for yourself

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notlofty t1_j91cp62 wrote

Comparing the Starfield to the Blessing 2 Dusks, would you say the B2D are twice as good or more? Or that the Starfield are 80/90% of the way there?

I have the Chu and the B2D and I would say they are only a percentage better not multiples better.

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71M07HYD t1_j91dqhu wrote

At least, from what I remember. Take it with a grain of salt. It's been a while since I listened to my Starfields, as well as the fact that I'm still relatively new to the audio scene

The Dusks has punchier but cleaner bass compared to the Starfields. Less distortion/mud

The top end is also clearer with the Dusks, instruments at the too end like the cymbals are clearer, less distorted (if at all)

Can't remember much about the mids to compare. Sorry about that.

I would say that the Starfields are about 30-40% of the way to becoming a Dusk. But you have to consider the huge price jump from being a 1DD IEM to a 2BA + DD IEM and the commission that Crinacle is getting from tuning it with the price of a Dusk 2 in itself.

I'll re-listen to my Starfields again to give a better explanation.

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RChamy t1_j92d4l5 wrote

Im testing the Salnotes Zero and they are definitely an improvement from the Chu too!

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