tbln Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 Got my pistons during the previous sales period and had some time with them now. Just wanted to add to the many positive comments on the pistons. :) Build quality is great and the packaging can put many other offerings to shame. Sound wise, they cannot, by any measure, be considered neutral or audiophile. The mids are a little too recessed. However, they have an engaging sound with strong tactile bass and a really wide soundstage that I have not heard even in much more costly iems. I find them fun to listen and they have allowed me to discover my music collection again. Do give them enough burn in time (I ran in mine,using the radio, for one full week) before judging them. The smallest tips work best for me and getting the correct fit is a must. The cloth covered cord looks nice but is micro phonic when it rubs against something. For the asking price, the Xiaomi Pistons are extremely high vfm and deserve a listen. The difficult part is snagging one when the sales window reopen again. >:(
cstanxpl Posted May 28, 2014 Posted May 28, 2014 It is much easier to snag a set of these piston now. Sales starts at 12pm. Even at 1230pm, I still managed to get 2 sets. You can try tomorrow 12pm to 1230pm. For those who order but did not pay for it, their order will be cancelled tomorrow. Xiaomi may release these stocks for sales again, like what happened previously. Good luck!!!
jayou Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 Really tokong! I accidentally left my Piston in my pockets and it went for a wash. Come out of the washing machine and still ok :o Somehow sound cleaner now ;D
aegis0129 Posted May 29, 2014 Posted May 29, 2014 wah add a lot of points for durability, i can seem to get a good fit ow will use it as my gym phones.
etnt Posted May 30, 2014 Posted May 30, 2014 the pistons juz shipped from shenzhen using fedex. $5 can get fedex delivery, buay pai.
Transworld Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 Really tokong! I accidentally left my Piston in my pockets and it went for a wash. Come out of the washing machine and still ok :o Somehow sound cleaner now ;D U win oredi loh! My set still running in for almost 1 mth liao.
redryder Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 the pistons juz shipped from shenzhen using fedex. $5 can get fedex delivery, buay pai. How do you buy from Shenzhen? I went to the HK Xiaomi website, but everything in chinese. I wasn't sure if they shipped internationally or not so don't dare to place order.
cstanxpl Posted May 31, 2014 Posted May 31, 2014 He ordered from Xiaomi SG website. The stocks are either sent from SZ or HK warehouse via FedEx, DHL or UPS.
KL11 Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 After seeing the good review, can't tahan without trying it out, it arrived just 3 days after I order through Xiaomi Singapore website, packaging was impressive and after trying out with iPhone, I was equally impressive, compare to my wife's Denon earphones which cost around $100, xiaomi was not far away in term of sound quality(haven't run in), in the end I pass it to her to help me run in as she use it everyday on the mrt, think I better order another set as she seems to enjoying it and till now never ask me when I need it!
cstanxpl Posted June 2, 2014 Posted June 2, 2014 Xiaomi sales tomorrow 12 noon. Now think every Tues 12 noon got sales. Those thinking of getting the piston, can buy online tomorrow. Don't buy from other sources.
bigtree Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 max 2 pc per orler. You can wack as many orlers as you can with a $5 delivery for each orler.
kzone Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 how long is the run in time? My last purchase thru a reseller was a fake.. now going direct. only 1 version available? let's see if the xiaomi can replace my klipsch x10
etnt Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Just received from fedex, 1 week exactly from ordering. Out of the box, hollow sounding with flabby bass. Letting them run-in before trying again.
redryder Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Anyone knows if the remote works with Samsung S3/S4 phone?
kzone Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 Out of the box, hollow sounding with flabby bass. oh dear.... I ordered 4 for the family... looks like I've to do the running in for them.
Furface Posted June 3, 2014 Posted June 3, 2014 The remote works with my SONY Xperia Z android phone.
dsj88 Posted June 7, 2014 Posted June 7, 2014 Finally got hold of one due to bro etnt who was kind enough to sell me one. Couple of questions. The vol control doesn't seem to be working. Kept pressing both up and down buttons but no effect on the vol at all. Is there something else I need to do?. Also very sensitive to any movement. When I move my head there is like a static sound. This normal?
alvin1118 Posted June 8, 2014 Posted June 8, 2014 Fedex knock on the door. Pretty impressed by the packaging, built quality! Out of the box sounds awful. Holographic sounds with no substance. After 12hrs of burning in, wow, this xiaomi got something! Sounds stage and details are good. Best bang of bucks earphone I ever bought! Bought total 5 sets for family. LOL
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