Drop + JVC HA-FDX1 DUAL CARBON IEM

james444: Q&A Compilation: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/drop-jvc-ha-fdx1-dual-carbon-iem-available-in-the-us.912737/#post-15116446 “The modded JVC FD01, on which these new FDX1 are based, have been my favorite IEMs for more than a year now.” Comparison Graphs: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/drop-jvc-ha-fdx1-dual-carbon-iem-available-in-the-us.912737/page-4#post-15125113 “Personal remarks:  -White filters are equivalent to FD01 stock tuning (all three FD01 nozzles measure basically the same). Too much upper mids and treble energy in my book. Extremely detailed, but fatiguing. -Yellow-green filters are "reference" tuning, slightly v-shaped with a touch of warmth, yet still very detailed and pretty close to my idea of neutral. -Blue filters are "relaxed" tuning, warmer and more easy-going than "reference". Works particularly well when you're out and about, where a little tilt towards the lower frequencies comes in handy.” (photo courtesy of Crinacle) purr1n:  Review:...

Some collaborations start with a community request for a specific product type.   Some start with a beloved community product.   Some start with a partner we really want to work with.   Some collaborations have proven, replicated modifications that the community have discovered and implemented.   Some products aren't readily available, they're pretty hard to get...   This project has all of the above.     COMMUNITY MANDATE Some people have been asking us behind the scenes for 2-3 years to work on a "high-end Dynamic Driver IEM that is balanced and natural with an effortless bass kick".   They have given a lot of reasons why we should do this: "Dynamic drivers have a more natural sound (timbre)" "Single driver IEMs don't have phase/timing issues that multi-drivers can have" "We like <XX dynamic driver IEM>'s effortless bass but the treble is just fatiguing" "We like the <XX dynamic driver IEM>'s mids & treble but the bass is just overpowering" "I'm willing to pay up to $500 for a...