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i realized of that lol, back in the day the amount of coins you could get was an item thing (therefore telegram bots like alilou express could give such nice discounts) let's say you find the kunten at 14 bucks with a %70 discount the ideal would be to have the 70% (so you should have 9.8 USD worth of coins ideally) Also you could try try to look at other stuff to spend your coins at and better discounts should appear in a future for cheaper items I think (my experience more data is needed) that amount, how many you collect, how often you use the coins, and check for coin stuff affect this. I bought the NiceHCK Tears with a nice 26% and now i was watching better deals with coins? so weird, i had like 22 USD worth of coins (so i think i spent like 7.5 USD), not really related but i hope the NiceHCK Tears is good, i bought it because of a sketchy review in the subreddit lmao.
Yo los tengo, unos 25 dolares plus impuestos personalmente ignorando el hecho de que parece que su qc no es el mejor (el izq. se me resbalaba mucho de la oreja) y que creo que tiene un poquito de desbalance de canal aunque le doy el beneficio de la duda por que mis orejas no son iguales te los recomendaria mucho, los medios un poco resagados pero los graves los senti rapidos, no lodosos, los agudos estan relativamente definidos pero no lastiman, se siente en medios y agudos como usar altavoces hasta cierto punto pero el grave se siente como auriculares aunque aun asi siento que todo el sonido se siente, distinto por algun motivo... se nota que mucho del presupuesto se fue a la caja lol, me gusto mas con el 3.5mm en sonido siento que mejora.
Kefine Klean, or the Delci if they are on sale. NiceHCK Tears DSP. Or a the standard edition if you can't utilize the USB connection.
Kefine Klean, or the Delci if they are on sale. NiceHCK Tears DSP. Or a the standard edition if you can't utilize the USB connection.
It is a very good set. The DSP version has some baked in profiles as well, that are quite nice.
Bought the type-c version and the cable fried so tossed them on my fiio utws5 2025 and put the stock balance PEQ into them. Couldn't be happier with this wireless setup.
NICEHCK Tears - to me very balanced , natural . My budget reference and even better than higher priced sets . YU9 QUE - even better than some kilo/multikilobuck sets for my prefs
Just Buy nice hck tears it's like if kz kunten was actually good
**Pros** * Small and comfortable * Spacious sound * Good layering * 8 Band PEQ (Type-C version) **Cons** * Not the best resolution * Subbass rumble could be more defined * Upper treble peak (3.5mm version) * Thin lower mids (3.5mm version) * Might look bland for some **Disclaimer:** I received the Black 3.5mm Tears from NiceHCK at no cost for me to share my honest impressions, which I greatly appreciate. The White Type-C version was purchased with my own money prior to getting the review unit, and I’ve used it for close to a month already. This is a subjective hobby, but I hope this review helps. The NiceHCK Tears is available on their [official website](https://nicehck.com/products/nicehck-nicehck-tear-in-ear-earphone) for 29-32USD. At this price point, is it able to stand out as a solid budget IEM? The answer is… yes, with some caveats. **Preferences:** I tend towards mild V or neutral warm tunings. I don’t like heavily boosted bass or treble, and prefer a more balanced presentation. **Specs:** Driver: 10mm Dual-Magnetic Dual-Chamber PET DD Impedance: 20Ω @ 1kHz Sensitivity: 127dB/Vrms @ 1kHz Housing: ABS # Accessories and Build Quality In the package you get: * IEMs * Cable * Pouch * 5 pairs of NiceHCK 07 eartips (S, M-, 2 colours of M, L). The IEM is made of ABS plastic and feels slightly cheap, but for the price it's alright. On the plus side, it's small, light and ergonomic. I experienced no pressure build up or comfort issues after using these IEMs for 3 hour sessions. Isolation is average with the Divinus Velvet Widebore tips. The nozzle lip diameter is quite similar to the Tanchjim Bunny from what I can tell, but I don’t have a vernier caliper. The cable is functional and behaves well enough. The only nitpick I have is that it doesn’t have a chin slider. The 3.5mm plug is L-shaped while the Type C plug is straight. # Impressions Testing was done with the Fiio KA11 on Apple Music. Credit goes to Hangout Audio for providing 5128 graphs. I perceive the Tears as a mild V shape. At first, it was quite a disappointing listen because the resolution is a notch below the Tanchjim Bunny and feels slightly fuzzy. On fast tracks, the notes in guitar solos for example get smeared. That feeling didn’t last long, as I was struck by how spacious this IEM sounds. A speaker-like, enveloping presentation is the best way I can describe it. Instruments are layered and easy to distinguish. ***Bass:*** Subbass has some quantity with roughly 8dB of bass boost, but it’s not very defined and feels soft, leading to an unsatisfying rumble. The midbass has nice texture and impact, while not overwhelming the rest of the frequency range. ***Mids:*** Lower mids are recessed, which creates a more contrasted sound, at the cost of male vocals sounding slightly thin. Guitars also lack body. I quite like the upper mids, which pushes vocals (especially female) forward but not to the point that it’s shouty. ***Treble:*** Treble sounds alright, it lacks a bit of shimmer but avoids sounding sibilant. The higher frequencies are quite well done, with airy treble, albeit slightly harsh at times with a treble peak roughly around 12kHz for me. # Type-C The Type-C version features a different stock tuning through the use of DSP, which you can tweak in the NiceHCK app. The app is supported on Android and IOS(though IOS has , but currently is not available on Windows. There are 3 presets: * ***Pop***: Reverts it back to the 3.5mm tuning. * ***Balance***: The default preset for the Type C version, based on JM-1 tuning. I have applied the EQ onto the Hangout Audio graph so that you can compare it to the Daybreak and the Pure. It rolls off the subbass slightly while adding more midbass and lower mids, leading to a more full and bodied sound, ‘fixing’ the male vocals. Vocals are pulled back slightly with less energy between 1-2kHz. The midrange presentation feels more natural and treble air is more controlled, allowing you to listen at higher volumes if you choose. If it wasn't clear, this is my favourite preset. * ***Rock***: Loosely based off Harman, but not as thin sounding. Still too bright for my taste. There are 2 other settings, Legendary Diffusion and Game Mode, but they don’t sound good to me. You can find all the preset graphs on SilicaGel’s Squiglink. You can also create your own presets and EQ to your liking. With an 8 band PEQ available, it can satisfy most beginners and casual users of EQ. Only peak filters are available, and there is no way to share community presets in the app, but I would say it’s pretty well implemented. I have yet to experience any issues with the app. # Comparison Compared to the Tanchjim Bunny 3.5mm: Bunny has similar midbass impact, and vocals are more engaging. It’s brighter in the 5-8kHz region, sounding cleaner and more detailed. The Bunny has a slightly wider soundstage, though everything sounds like it’s on the same plane, unlike the layered presentation of the Tears. Bunny also comes off slightly thinner sounding, probably due to the treble boost+slight subbass rolloff. It’s really close but… I prefer the Tears more. # Conclusion The tuning of the Tears is relatively safe and versatile except for an upper treble peak in the 3.5mm variant. The Type-C version offers good value with an excellent preset from the get-go, a well implemented EQ app, and removing the need for a dongle. I can find things to nitpick about the Tears, but that acoustic chamber is apparently the real deal, with how spacious it sounds. I haven’t heard anything similar, at least under $100. It’s good enough that I don’t really mind the drop in perceived resolution compared to my current budget king, the Tanchjim Bunny, so props to NiceHCK for offering something unique at this price point. That being said, I can see this not being the IEM for you if you want crystal clear sound or deep subbass. Let me know if you’ve got any questions in the comments. Thanks for reading! **Songs used** JANE DOE-Kenshi Yonezu and Hikaru Utada BALALAIKA-9Lana Hotel California (Live on MTV,1994)-Eagles Constance-Spiritbox Rain-Sleep Token The Voice in My Heart (2025 Live Version)–Evan Call A.U.M.-Archspire The Curtain-Snarky Puppy Oh My God-Adele Playground (Baby Tate Remix)-Bea Miller & Baby Tate
Dang, tough that they fried so soon. The balance EQ is great. I bought the Tears because I wanted to see if there's a budget IEM with the new meta tuning, and I think it gets close enough, even if it needs DSP to achieve.
Beater-NiceHCK Tears My main IEM I rotate every week from 4 IEMs. This week is Dita Prelude. Only used for watching shows and listening to music.
Underrated-Moondrop Meteor as well. NiceHCK Tears is frequently reviewed but I still don't see a lot of organic hype being generated relative to your Wan'ers, Bunny, Salnotes and Chus. I think it deserves to be in the same conversation as all these. Overrated- Aful Dawn X. Don't get the appeal at all. It's not terrible, besides the 5kHz peak and the bass, but if you ask me what I like about it, I wouldn't have anything to say.
My answer will still be biased towards my preferences so yeah... NiceHCK Tears- speaker like sound Dunu Kima 2- I know everyone likes these for vocals, but I use them more for metal, rock, jazz, etc. I prefer flatheads for vocals nowadays. Basically they do everything but EDM reasonably well. Plunge Unity Dynamic- can be peaky on a bad day(pretty tight custom-like fit, sound can vary with my ear canal shape that day), but otherwise detailed but relaxed, airy, holographic, great with imaging. My answer has remained the same for a year already. Only the Tanchjim Bunny got replaced by the NiceHCK Tears in January, but these guys are pretty much fixed in my collection.
Best - Hype 4. Finally could afford it. Hands-down awesome. Budget, the Arrti T10 - really, really good for the money. Surprise - NiceHCK Tears. With some EQ (audio engineering background ≈ happy to use EQ in a lot of situations), it's an absolutely banging set with wide perceived soundstage and excellent bass extension and manageable highs. Under the radar at the moment, will be a hit, I think, especially with bass heads Value at $100 - Juzear Defiant. Really is as good as the reviews suggest. Versatile, comfortable and very very tuneable from a great starting point. Letdown - Letshuoer DX-1. Want to love it. Makes me drowsy with boredom. Very frustrating as I suspect it's an issue with my physiology. Eartips of the year - Divinus Velvet Widebore, honourable mention to the ever-faithful Dunu S&S (when you just want it to *work*) Over-ear: Hedd D1.
I personally would recommend the Canpur Silver Flash, it's a great set for around $130, if you want something cheaper than I suggest the NiceHCK Tears with the DSP cable.
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