Like last year, CES this year gives little to no surprise as far as new IEM release are concerned. Your typical companies like Monster and SkullCandy are mostly showing off their old stuff; some new artist endorsed brands are (still) trying to make it big; some even just re-show their CES2011 line-up again (what is with that anyway?). The biggest news is actually Monster splitting up with the Beat by Dr.Dye brand, and I can't say it is a bad thing. Less boring than last year, even though the IEM market is still booming against the weak global economy.
Well, here is perhaps one of the most interesting IEM in the show - the AF78 by a new company called Audiofly. It is a balanced armature + dynamic dual drivers hybrid that will be sold at around $200. Not too bad a price actually.
MEElectronics is also showing off their latest line-up as well. The upcoming A161 is the most interesting as it closely resembles the Fischer Audio SBA-03 I have reviewed last year. If it is as good (or better), it will be something to look forward to. We shall see.
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That A161 looks to be higher end than anything Mee has put out. Not sure if this is just a computer rendered pretty image or if the actual product will closely resemble it.
I was hoping to hear more about Fiio's X3 (cancelled?) and iBasso's new player.
Happy Chinese New Year ClieOS!
Hi ClieOS, I often follow this space, even if I do not comment usually.
I'm really curious about the Audiofly brand, in particular with these AF78.. Still no news about when I'll be able to catch them.
Greetings from Italy.
Happy Chinese New Year! Let's hope more exciting new IEM will come in the year of dragon!
I'm really wanting to hear the Audiofly AF78 with the BA and dynamic combo and for around $200 as you say is not a bad deal at all.
The A161 looks exactly like the Fischer one but Mee seems like they boost the bass up a little which to me is a good thing.
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