IEM Build & Design
The AE3 has 3D printed blue shells with triple layer polishing and painting. The faceplates are “Starry Sky” stabilized wood and they sport the brand logo in silver. On the inside of the AE3, there are L & R markings and model name on the left & right sides respectively. There is a vent on top of the AE3 for each side. The nozzle is slightly angled with metal mesh.
Cable Build & Design
The cable is made of high-purity silver plated oxygen free copper and it has 2 pins 0.78mm connectors. On the connectors, there are blue & red dots on the left and right side respectively. The cable has a formed ear-hook without memory wire that is enclosed in a transparent heat shrink tube. The chin slider is translucent. The y-splitter is silver in color and it sports the brand logo. The jack is 3.5mm gold plated straight with strain relief.
Do you take it over the SA3
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It depends on the music genres. Cheers.
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I really like the SA3. Do you think the ae3 is an upgrade or just a side grade. Thank you.
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The AE3 has a fuller sound. It depends on your preference. Cheers.
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This or the Fiio FH3? They’re priced exactly the same from where I’m getting them.
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I prefer the AE3. Cheers.
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Any chances how do they compare to Massdrop Plus?
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Don’t have Massdrop Plus to compare. Cheers.
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Which one do you orefer between ae3 n ikko oh10?
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For a warm and full-bodied sound, AE3. Otherwise, OH10.
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Hi audio123, wish a better year than last one to you all!
I’m actually searching for a pair of IEM with a neutral signature, kind of reference like. I produce music (post-punk/hx/rock, math rock, some djenty stuff and a bit of rap and EDM) on Ableton. I’d like the most neutral signature to help balancing my mix (I usually monitor on Fluid F5 and K702). Aside, I personally listen to all kind of punk, blues, soul, prog/psych, metal on djenty and core sides, IDM, rap, jazz and classic.
I hesitate betwin Dunu Sa3 and Shanling Ae3 which have similar specs/construction. I understand that Ae3 seems to have a fuller sound but according to your feelings, which one feels the most neutral/reference like?
Though, I’ve read good reviews about the CVJ CSN, qualified as neutral by many testers. Did you got a chance to give it a listen? Or do you think it could compete with the 2 others?
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I will recommend AE3. Cheers.
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