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Haven't saw any reports online, so here it is
Guess my luck finally ran out, even though I had a few IEMs with widespread QC issues (Chu, Salnotes Zero, Final E500), this is my first "win"
Other than the faceplate issue, I like the sound (can't justify spending this much since I own an EM6L), hopefully the Chopin lasts long
The front fell off!
Never seen that happen, does the faceplate falling off affect the sound at all in this model.
I'm not sure, because these arrived yesterday and I only tested it out for 30 minutes
Tried these again today and didn't really feel any difference
Did you Chop it off
Open back IEM
Wow, I’ve seen a lot of reviews before buying the Chopins and I’ve never seen any issues with the faceplate. 🤞here’s hoping that this was just a one time issue before mine arrive.
Is the em6l THAT close to the performance of the chopin?
No, the Chopin is far ahead of it. They are quite different sound signatures though, the EM6L is much warmer with mid-bass and also sharper pinna gain.
While the Chopin has the controversial bass "tuck" from the Variations and is a bit more restrained in the highs- relative to the EM6L. It's not that restrained, either, it has quite a bit in the upper mids, it's more that the EM6L is hot.
I can see someone preferring the EM6L but for me it wouldn't be close.
https://squig.link/?share=Crinacle_Neutral_Target,Simgot_EM6L,Binary_Acoustics_Chopin
Thanks for the insight!
Hrm, I have the AFUL P5 and have been looking at the Chopin. I'm thinking I may stick with the P5 since the P5 is like the cusp of where I want the upper mids/treble to be
Bass is a lot more impactful on the Chopin but it's a smoother glide down with less of a "tuck" on the Performer 5. Chopin does have a bit more in the upper mids than the P5 but not to the point it's problematic. Treble about the same I think, both are inoffensive. Both are great, I think purely on sound I probably would give it to the Chopin but it's a matter of taste, the P5 is ahead of the EM6L for me.
Fit is a LOT better on the Performer 5, it's a particularly good fit IEM while the Chopin is somewhat of a challenge... not impossible to get a good fit but requires more tip rolling I think. And even after all that- the Performer 5 is still a better fit, it's a particularly comfortable and good fitting IEM (and small, for an IEM of that pseudo-custom style).
https://timmyv.squig.link/?share=BN3,AFB5
https://squig.link/?share=Crinacle_Neutral_Target,Aful_Acoustics_Performer5,Binary_Acoustics_Chopin
Yeah based on the links and my experience with the P5, I can cross the Chopin off my list. I love my P5 and think some minor EQ is the way to go. Thanks!
Please take my opinion with a grain of salt, because the EM6L is my daily driver, while I only had these for a single day
I do like the Chopin, but for me currently I can't justify a $100 price difference. My opinion might change if I use the Chopin more
Thanks for the info!
Take it up with the seller. I've got 50% refunds for exactly this sort of thing, with me accepting to fix it myself... if it's an easy fix and this looks like it, could be a win for both parties, they don't want it back.
CHOP-OUT
Oh, nice feature!
Puts the Chi in Chi-fi
I had the same issue with my Moondrop Variations. The faceplat of the left speaker fell off and a part of the housing got damaged without the plate.
iem gore
I mean kinda unlucky but the inside does appear to be pretty. I was satisfied until I read the title
Geeez what a qc
I'm in a bit of an altered state and saw the faceplate way before I saw the IEM itself and I thought it was some weird guitar pick
My gypsy ancestors are celrbrating. SELL ALL THE COPPER
Chopin or nova vs AirPods Pro 2 in just sound?
Ever hear of glue
QC's head should be on the Chopin board for this.
Does that open up the sound stage?
Either RMA if you still have warranty or there should be something called Faceplate glue specifically made for IEM faceplates :) This might void your warranty. Depends on the manufacturer tho
All these attempts and no-one's got it yet:
"Do you regret chopin' it off?"
Seems like an easy enough thing to fix with some super glue, at least, though it obviously shouldn't have happened in the first place.
Have to say it's interesting to see the wiring and the innards of it though.
I wouldn't use super glue because it can stain the plastic if even a little seeps out, some B7000 would be better as it doesn't melt plastic.
Protip: use Lazerbond or a similar UV-hardening glue.
Super cheap and doesn‘t harm the plastic. Can easily be cleaned.
How do you UV harden a glue that is gonna sit between two completely opaque surfaces? Honest question.
You‘d put it in the seams of course, not behind the opaque surface :)
I used B7000 to fix a Tanchjim Kara and it worked very well.