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[quikspecvd]

I was one of the 150 people who received the incorrect filters. They highs were too much before replacing. Replacing them definitely made them sound better.

[garthmckeil]

Interesting choice to cover these... they are a general interest case as the whole Crin/collab thing is generating a lot of discussion/curiosity. Good onya for a clean and fair assessment on a unit that people are curious about.

[snowmean]

As an owner of both Dioko and Aria, I have completely opposite opinion on them. Aria definitely has more forward mids which makes them sound more natural, but Aria's dip around 8kHz makes them sound way too vague and non-detailed, and the soundstage isn't that great. Dioko on the other hand has more funny V-shaped sound, but it has absolutely amazing (for IEMs) soundstage, and details retrieval is unmatched by anything in its price category. They are definitely not as boring (analytical, alright?) as Aria, plus I had less comfort issues with Dioko rather than with Aria, which just don't hold in my ears properly.

[chrisk]

for me the comfort is stellar they rest on my ears perfectly which reduces how much pressure is in my ear, also no issue with the stock cable, soundwise I love these, haven't spent time comparing with anything yet besides a very brief swap to the timeless but for $99 I haven't found anything that really competes with these

[MoraFermi]

Funny enough, I find Dioko extremely comfortable, in fact more comfortable than a lot of smaller IEMs. The default tips definitely wasn't for me but with a little experimentation I found ones that fit really well.

[one-wayexistence]

My take on the Dioko: lush & full sub-/mid-bass that misses speed and control // recessed lower midrange that makes the pronounced upper midrange/lower treble area stand out and somewhat shouty // well extended fatigue-free treble

[jansmejkal]

What an enjoyable review! I've also got the Diokos a few days back. Funny thing: when they came, I actually thought they were faulty due to just how shouty or "bass-and-lowmid-less" they felt (This was my second IEM purchase and I unfortunately had to compare them with the CCA CRA+ that I also got at the same time, and for the uninitiated like me, the disparity in the fun factor is striking). I've listened to them extensively for a few days now and I've actually grown to like them in a way that the past me probably couldn't: I rly tried finding a scenario where these would do me best and I found it late at night just listening to music I normally enjoy with openback overears: it was thatdetail that you describe, but the soundstage too! The dryness of it has really grown on me and I'm glad I've changed my opinion enough in order not to have to go through the hassle of returning them. I gently disagree as far as the aesthetics and ergonomics go: yes, they are bulky, relatively heavy and all, but my usual issues with inears are that either they don't fit in the bud bits department (my ear tunnels are different sizes, I'm pretty sure) so they don't seal or they pinch at a specific part of the ear and make the whole thing irritating to wear (the overear loop support on the cable is pretty much nothing, I agree with you there). These became surprisingly comfortable once I'd learned how to position them, the weight also adds to the stability of the in-ear part in my case (also, maybe a silly thing to point out, but I do enjoy putting something cold and metal against my ear on a hot summer's day - we'll see how this gets in winter tho :D). Overall, I'm glad you explained what I couldn't quite put my finger on as far as the sound goes. In the end tho, I've got to say, they look as striking as they do in the propaganda for it, I don't know what you mean :D they're like jewlery to me... I love it :D gets the heads turning in Prague, that's for sure. And hey, isn't that what the mainstream inear struggle is all about?

[dansaudioreviews]

Completely agree on the treble. ✌🏻
Midrange I can see what you’re saying, and I can see other gear outshining it. I thought the Timeless did better there, to my ear.
With bass I feel similar. It was articulate, though not big or boomy. Pros and cons there like you’re saying. Bass heads would like more punch indeed.

Does seem that these, like almost anything, is going to play well on some tracks but not others.

Love your work. You always come off as kind, professional, and your work is just very polished.

[bk_panther_]

I liked these a lot. Everyone's ears are different and what frequencies they can hear. I have no issues with the Dioko.

[CapaNoisyCapa]

Seiko Turtle with a Bond NATO is freaking cool. Try passing the strap backwards so the overhang sits on the "inside" or just cut it of to make it a single pass.

[xXRudrraXx]

There's no mention of the " the incorrect filters" problem here... did you swap the filters or not !? I'm seriously thinking about UPGRADING from the Arya to this, and your review was basically ... get the arias instead of this.
PLEASE do clarify if these IEMs are "working properly" or if they have the filter issue.
Thank you

[GadZookz]

Great review, Thanks! It would be interesting to see what you think of the other filter set. Some reviews find a difference where others do not. Appears the large size has conchaquences for most though. 🙂

[SPLWF]

Thanks for stating the fitment and size, I can't stand big heavy types of IEM's.

[ilpastor]

Thank you Josh for the honest review you have made

[karaalaa]

Great review. Now while you are on an IEM streak do the ER2XR & ER3XR (both retailing for less than 100$ now)

[smoloms]

For me a lot of the time the physical shape and comfort of an IEM often wins out over sound quality. I will go for what's more comfortable over what sounds good because what good is sound quality if im too uncomfortable to listen to them.

[kylerclarke]

It's cool to see you leading the pack in terms of production value in the audiophile youtube community. I can already see other channels getting better and better. Less unscripted, camera above desk rambly reviews.

Anyways, the Dioko definitely doesn't do much for me. I already bought and sold the Timeless shortly after. They're both pretty ugly and large. For your money you should get something that fits well, looks AND sounds good. There are just SO many options out there!

[Wingedmagician]

Planars and single dds have been my favorites especially for the price

[kyron]

Chocolate chip trip is one of the best test tracks I've ever heard. Really fantastic. If you don't have a big smile on your face when you listen to it you're not an Audiophile.

[barneyrubble]

I have this, the S12 and the timeless as I like Planar.
This is just ok. I'm not treble sensitive so that doesn't bother me but the real issue is the mid bass tuck which is too excessive and makes vocal really recessed and hollow.
Sure your ears can adjust but honestly, save more money and get a timeless (which in my personal opinion is still the best of the bunch to date).