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Varholiaglimp
939
Jan 30, 2018
I actually like the red and blue color scheme because it makes left-right assignment obvious even in the near dark. What I don't like is the typo on the earpieces.
First of all, the text should read "HD Resolution," not "HD Resolusion," which is a misspelling. Second, does TFZ really need to emblazon conspicuous ad copy on the side of each earpiece? All most of us want to see in practical usage is L and R (which TFZ has made unnecessary with the red and blue color scheme).
No amount of fidelity will acclimate me to seeing typos on $109 IEMs every moo-hanking day.
SciHobo
168
Jan 30, 2018
VarholiaglimpHah, I hadn't noticed that. But just remember, make every song ambilight, beautiful like the stars (or whatever the hell that means)!
We'll see what the actual product shows, that may be a proof since they've spelled it right on their other products. Honestly it wouldn't bother me, I forget what color my IEMs are often enough to be surprised when I get pairs out.
SciHoboAmbilight is an ambient lighting system Philips applies to their TVs, haha.
Uzuzu
1431
Jan 31, 2018
VarholiaglimpYou don't need color or even labelling because the pieces are different
Varholiaglimp
939
Jan 31, 2018
UzuzuThat's interesting and possibly admirable on TFZ's part, Uzuzu. I assume you mean that the left curves toward the right and vice versatile.
Thing is, one doesn't always recognize shapes when plugging in quickly (e.g., after sudden shifts in seating in a semi-darkened MTA train). Impossible-to-ignore color differentiation is a nice touch for me, at least.
Varholiaglimp
939
Jan 31, 2018
SciHoboI would love it if someone from TFZ assured us that the word Resolution would be spelled correctly on Massdrop-delivered Tequilas. That might make me reconsider joining this drop.
That said, I'm not a fan of ineluctable ad copy.
Uzuzu
1431
Feb 1, 2018
VarholiaglimpAdmiral on their part? No. Most iems being made now only go in one ear. I mean in the dark or not your fingers will immediately tell you L or R based on the shape so....
SciHobo
168
Mar 15, 2018
VarholiaglimpHah, got these in the mail today and resolution is spelled incorrectly. It's on the part that goes towards your ear, but still....
SciHoboIt's a Chinese brand. Accurate English is not their greatest strength. Have you looked at any of the included documentation? Have fun with that. For example:
"We're convinced that it will bring the joyous. Exciting moments worthy of enthusiastic discussions to you."
Crappy spelling/grammar really shouldn't be high on any list of concerns when buying into Chi-fi. Imo of course.
Varholiaglimp
939
Mar 16, 2018
UzuzuYes, but seeing the identifying colors prevents the annoying exercise of having to check which side fits, saving time for the user and allowing them to focus on things other than right or left earpiece shapes.
I find it hard to believe you would assume that anyone hadn't noticed the shapes of right and left earpieces are different. But perhaps the fact that I have very bad vision might suggest to you that not everyone shares your ability to recognize left or right earpiece shapes immediately.
One of the things people don't realize is that you can wear glasses that allow you to have near and distant vision, but once you reach a certain level of visual deterioration, the overall strain can make details harder to pick out. You can look at something that would be obvious to someone else and fail to see it -- not because you're stupid or unobservant, but because levels of detail only become apparent when you sustain your gaze.
Judging from the visual health of the aging population all around us, I'm probably not alone in wanting a color cues to help differentiate between left and right earpieces in a hurry.
Varholiaglimp
939
Mar 16, 2018
TheContraptionistI love grotesquely ungrammatical and homonym-filled documentation, road signs, greeting cards, tombstone epitaphs, etc. But misspelled words on an object I interact with hourly every day -- that might push my sensory-challenged wetware past sanity's lip.
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