Your reviews are a treat, well structured and naturally flowing. Very much appreciated! I’ve been using the Truthear Zero Reds for a while and are looking for an upgrade. I enjoy the characteristics of the Reds and I get the impression that these could be the next step-up. Do you have experience with the Reds or know how they compare?
Hello! Thank you for the kind words. I unfortunately have not tried the zero reds so I cannot compare the two sadly. I do know AWSMDanny has heard both and might be able to give a comparison if you leave a comment on his channel.
If you do pick one up I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! In my opinion it's an amazing set, especially for the price. It's in my weekly rotation and I don't think it's going to be replaced anytime soon haha
@@SwordAndBored i got them... my first iem's and im so impressed... they sound amazing, im noticing details and feeling myself in new spaces and potentials musically
I legit thought they were called "Meyer Audio: Circus" on first look at them. Maybe that for a name? I plan on trying to get my hands on a set of these! Great review!
There are two listings on the Myer Audio Aliexpress store. One is $181 and the other $157. The link here goes to the $157 one, but the one on your webpage review goes to the other one. Neither are identified as CK-D41. Just want to confirm before ordering that they're all the same. Thanks for the review.
They are both the same so go with the cheaper option! Myer Audio was having issues with their store and kept having the listing go down so they created another listing from my understanding.
Woooooo I get mine tomorrow 😱😱😱😍! My second IEM's and 1st 4.4 balanced!!! Now I want to try planars, I'm thinking of crinacle x Dusk or 7Hz Aurora so far. 🤔 Amazing review!!!!!
@@SwordAndBored These things are amazing!!!! 😱😍. I have it paired with Questyles M15 uuuuuffff. Although I did not get the leather cable tie😭😭😭 they sent me a Velcro strap 😡😡. Can't wait for Tidal to merge both tiers tomorrow and try out some hires songs and compare them to Qobuz hires. Subbed! 🫰🏻
Not from what I have experienced, even on my speakers it seems more like it just applies an EQ...probably need a full dedicated setup for it to be experienced properly.
These are quite amazing for the price (when on sale especially) they have good bass, midrange is really nice and the treble is good. Boy is the cable great! This is worth the risk of a less-than-familiar company.
Thanks for this review! I have the chopin too and find the trebles and upper mids slightly too harsh. Would you say the CKLVX has a tamer more balanced tone for that?
You're welcome! For me the CK-D41 is more relaxed in the upper mids and the treble resulting in a less harsh experience. Mids are pushed back a bit compared to Chopin and aren't as in your face though as this is a more balanced tonality.
Chopin is clearer sounding but brighter and colder presentation, CK-D41 is warmer but sounds full across the frequencies with better timbre, stage, details and imaging.
Thx!! Came here from his channel. Il I just put a comment about that price over there. Subbed to both. Maybe they can send you a Katacco 01- 1dd?! I have it and it's great, same cable. Waited for months for a review but no one was reviewing them so I just did a blind buy 11/11. Here I am still waiting for a review but getting crickets instead. Lol
Hey, quick question. Looking for iems to mix 4/4 techno. I've narrowed down search to S12pro / d41's and found the second ones for 100£. Do You think it is a right decision? Much appreciated, cheers!
I'm definitely not an expert in terms of mixing so I don't feel like I can give a proper answer...I haven't tried S12pro yet but D41 is very impressive with its technical abilities and has a good low end.... In my mind that would make it a pretty good choice for mixing I would think?
I'm hoping with the more attention they have been getting their products will hit other stores like linsoul or hifigo eventually so they can reach a wider audience.
You would have to ask AWSMDanny about the P5 comparison, I have not heard it as of yet. If you prefer vocals and especially if you are looking for a more vocal forward set grab the SLIIVO SL-41, it is very similar to this but more mix focused with extremely nice vocals in my opinion.
I'm sorry, i'm kind of an amateur in this world of high quality IEM, but i want to ask a question, if i want to use these type of devices in a desktop computer, my motherboard has a shitty sound card, only the usual 3.5mm, so i've been wondering if there are any products, i've heard they are call dac+amps?, one for a desktop user, cause i do not have a usb type C either so these type c to 4.4mm dongles won't work on me either, are there any dac+amps or anything that could support 4.4mm and deliver a solid performance for these IEMS? cause i highly doubt my shitty 3.5mm motherboard port will do them any good, thx very much nice review
Thank you for the kind words, and no need to apologize, we all start somewhere. Specifically in regards to you mentioning you do not have USB-C you can use a USB to USB-C adapter. This is what I did when I first started. There is a relatively affordable dongle called CX-Pro that can even be found on Amazon that includes the said adapter. You do not need 4.4mm as it sounds the same as 3.5mm I just prefer 4.4mm as it feels more premium to me. For desktop use currently I use a FiiO K11, and before that I was using a FiiO Q11 both for desktop and portable use. I find both to be great and they do have 4.4mm if that is something you do indeed want. But these aren't necessities that are required. Let me know if I can help any further! Thank you.
Why is this the same IEM? I don't have the Pula PA02 to A/B but they do graph slightly differently....outside of what normal unit variance would be from what i have seen.
@@MichaelJMalloyI couldn't tell you if they are the exact same. I can only go off the graphs as I don't have each in order to A/B. CKLVX can be had for ~$120-$130 on AliExpress right now using the coins section and using their store coupon. That's quite a bit cheaper than the PA02. That being said the graphs are similar enough that if I had one I probably wouldn't rush out to buy the other.
do you recommend these for gaming / music ? how does it compare to something like HD6XX ? i know its hard to compare but i kinda dont want buy a headset again since it's hot where i live and i dont want to loose too much in music quality. im new to iem's and wanted soemthing at 150 dollars. so do you recommend i get this one or the pula ( is the sound quality comparable to good headsets ) or just stick with headsets like hd6xx ?
I definitely recommend these for music, I really enjoy them in games that are more immersive like helldivers, Elden ring, dragons dogma ect. I am not a fan of them for competitive first person shooters such as Tarkov or counter strike. As for headphone comparisons I haven't tried HD600 or 6xx or anything in that range of headphones....I much prefer these to my HE400se and every other headphone I've tried by far though. If you were going to pick between this or the pula, I would grab this. Myer Audio made the PA02 for Pula but they do not any longer so there is potential for tuning differences/quality issues on their new batches as they transition to a different manufacturer.
@TheGameDealer for me personally yeah, these are much more detailed and accurate sounding. If you do pick them up let me know how you get along with them! Cheers!
HELP!! I have the Pula PA02 and I ruined my cable and need a replacement. I heard that THIS cable is better...how do I find it?? Is it sold separately? THANKS for a great review 🙏🙏
I haven't tried Paula PA02 so I can't compare but I do think this cable is fantastic. You can get it straight from the Myer-Audio store on AliExpress.Thanks for watching! a.aliexpress.com/_mqryLUi
I would still be taking the Chopin for Tarkov, everything just sounds more correct on it. The imaging is better on the CKLVX but it's just missing a bit of the sauce for gaming imo
Very subjective to be honest. For me yes as it's a near perfect balance of quality and quantity. The bass has a great punch to it for me and the sub bass on it is impressive. Hobby Talk really likes this set as well and he is a bass head...but I have also talked with one user who got it and they said the bass isn't that strong on it...we all hear differently.
Not too many come to mind for me right now, if you can get SLIIVO SL-41 during coupons you should be able to snag one for that price. It comes across fairly neutral and obliterates most I've tried around the price range haha
CK-D41 is leagues ahead of Hexa for me...but I'm probably not the best person to ask in regards to that as I thought the Hexa was a pretty poor IEM and is one of the few that I wouldn't recommend...
I have yet to try EM6L unfortunately. It is on my radar of purchasing a unit, but not sure when that will be. AWSMDanny has both and might be able to offer a comparison.
For my preferences this is a pretty big step up from Chopin everywhere except in cleanliness. Chopin is more resolving and clear due to the slight mid bass tuck. I find these are much more detailed and the bass and note weight is much better than the Chopin.
I would take this or Meyer Audios SLIIVO SL-41...if it was only one for gaming as well I would take the SL-41 as it's tuning is better there for me. For music So far both these Meyer Audio sets take and swap places for my favorite set depending on my mood and genre.
Both are great all rounders and usually the only reason I grab one over the other is because of what mood I'm in. If I want a more neutral representation that's more analytical I'll grab the Sliivo, if I want a more fun listen that often gets me moving I'll grab the CKLVX.
Personally I'm not entirely sure. The most expensive set I've heard is $300. This easily beats that and all the others for me around the $200 price point. AWSMDanny compared it to Dunu SA6 OG in his review and that is ~$550.
SA6 OG? If so I haven't tried it but AWSMDanny has both, could try asking over on his video! ua-cam.com/video/jlHdWxn7-h4/v-deo.htmlsi=zhraqeoT9BTJ_iKX
I haven't tried Nova, Chopin is supposedly similar to the Nova and I definitely enjoy this more than Chopin. but this is leagues better than Hexa for me...although I wasn't a big fan of Hexa at all.
@@SwordAndBored We all need to ask This question is can a big company make an budget IEM which has the frequency , drivers , sound experience of top tier? YES THEY CAN A budget iem with the top tier frequency can sell a lot and more...not everyone can afford 1000 dollars iem something or 600 dollars or 800 That's a big savings, maybe they want to provide the salary for other technicians, might be the case for high end IEM.... Greed has poisoned men's soul
A person like me can't afford 100 dollar So we look for under 50 dollars Year of 2022 upto now We are trying to find the best which can give tough to the 100 , 400, 500 dollars IEM they say the term " cost cutting " My problem is why they need to cost cut in the sounds If the bass is good, the treble will be bad If the sound separation is good, harshness will be there what the heck, we are trying to find the best This is how they present...😔 So we are left with no choice
CKLVX gang! They deserve more attention.
I hope they get it. We need more bangers like this at lower price points!
I received the CK-D41 this past weekend. I really like it.
I am glad you are enjoying it!
Congrats on 500 subscribers🎉🎉🎉 keep them coming ❤
Thank you so much for all your help and support! Couldn't have done it without you!
Your reviews are a treat, well structured and naturally flowing. Very much appreciated! I’ve been using the Truthear Zero Reds for a while and are looking for an upgrade. I enjoy the characteristics of the Reds and I get the impression that these could be the next step-up. Do you have experience with the Reds or know how they compare?
Hello! Thank you for the kind words. I unfortunately have not tried the zero reds so I cannot compare the two sadly. I do know AWSMDanny has heard both and might be able to give a comparison if you leave a comment on his channel.
watched 3 reviews, all of them with this kind of opinion.. i think im sold
If you do pick one up I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!
In my opinion it's an amazing set, especially for the price. It's in my weekly rotation and I don't think it's going to be replaced anytime soon haha
@@SwordAndBored amazing. ordered it last night ^_^ thanks for the in depth review, extremely helpful.
@@SwordAndBored i got them... my first iem's and im so impressed... they sound amazing, im noticing details and feeling myself in new spaces and potentials musically
@@readyfusion that's amazing! I'm glad you are enjoying them! That's a super nice first set!
Very passionate review.
Haha yeah, it was. This set rejuvenated my love for IEMs a bit and definitely stood out to me.
I’m stoked to try this…
Are you getting a review unit in? I hope it tickles your brain as it does mine haha
@@SwordAndBored I think so…
@@HobbyTalk let me know either way, you can borrow mine for a bit if needed.
I legit thought they were called "Meyer Audio: Circus" on first look at them. Maybe that for a name? I plan on trying to get my hands on a set of these! Great review!
Thanks for the kind words! They definitely need a better naming system. Haha
There are two listings on the Myer Audio Aliexpress store. One is $181 and the other $157. The link here goes to the $157 one, but the one on your webpage review goes to the other one. Neither are identified as CK-D41. Just want to confirm before ordering that they're all the same. Thanks for the review.
They are both the same so go with the cheaper option! Myer Audio was having issues with their store and kept having the listing go down so they created another listing from my understanding.
Great video. That cable looks nice.
The cable is very nice. Awesome inclusion.
Woooooo I get mine tomorrow 😱😱😱😍! My second IEM's and 1st 4.4 balanced!!! Now I want to try planars, I'm thinking of crinacle x Dusk or 7Hz Aurora so far. 🤔 Amazing review!!!!!
Thank you for the kind words! I hope you enjoy them! I haven't tried dusk or Aurora but would definitely like to.
@@SwordAndBored These things are amazing!!!! 😱😍. I have it paired with Questyles M15 uuuuuffff. Although I did not get the leather cable tie😭😭😭 they sent me a Velcro strap 😡😡. Can't wait for Tidal to merge both tiers tomorrow and try out some hires songs and compare them to Qobuz hires. Subbed! 🫰🏻
I'm glad to hear you are enjoying them!!! Oh is tidal doing that tomorrow? I'll have to check that out. Shame about the Velcro cable strap :(
@@SwordAndBored yes, it's tomorrow! Does the Dolby Atmos work great on IEM's?
Not from what I have experienced, even on my speakers it seems more like it just applies an EQ...probably need a full dedicated setup for it to be experienced properly.
These are quite amazing for the price (when on sale especially) they have good bass, midrange is really nice and the treble is good. Boy is the cable great! This is worth the risk of a less-than-familiar company.
Glad to hear you are enjoying them!
Great vid Sword! Liked and subbed!!!
Thank you! I appreciate your support sir!
Thank you for review, take my upvote and please consider lowering background music volume in future videos, it's too prominent for, well, background.
Thank you very much! I will definitely try my best.
So where is the better and more powerful bass, in Sliva or in D41? Especially for rock and metal
CK-D41 if you are wanting better and more prominent bass!
Thanks for this review! I have the chopin too and find the trebles and upper mids slightly too harsh. Would you say the CKLVX has a tamer more balanced tone for that?
You're welcome! For me the CK-D41 is more relaxed in the upper mids and the treble resulting in a less harsh experience. Mids are pushed back a bit compared to Chopin and aren't as in your face though as this is a more balanced tonality.
How about the base difference between the two
Chopin is clearer sounding but brighter and colder presentation, CK-D41 is warmer but sounds full across the frequencies with better timbre, stage, details and imaging.
Thx!! Came here from his channel. Il I just put a comment about that price over there. Subbed to both. Maybe they can send you a Katacco 01- 1dd?! I have it and it's great, same cable. Waited for months for a review but no one was reviewing them so I just did a blind buy 11/11. Here I am still waiting for a review but getting crickets instead. Lol
I will inquire about them sending me a unit!
@@SwordAndBored whoop!
Hey, quick question. Looking for iems to mix 4/4 techno. I've narrowed down search to S12pro / d41's and found the second ones for 100£. Do You think it is a right decision?
Much appreciated, cheers!
I'm definitely not an expert in terms of mixing so I don't feel like I can give a proper answer...I haven't tried S12pro yet but D41 is very impressive with its technical abilities and has a good low end....
In my mind that would make it a pretty good choice for mixing I would think?
Have you tried them in comparison with the Truthear Nova? They seem really similar spec wise, extremely closely priced too!
I have not tried the Nova unfortunately. I have tried the Chopin though and much prefer these for my taste.
This is some primo praise, aahh dang, ordering now 😂
They truly blew me away. I hope they tickle your brain as they do mine when you get them.
These things are so pretty. I wish they fit so I could enjoy them. ❤
Samesies!
I hope that it will be available on Philippines
I'm hoping with the more attention they have been getting their products will hit other stores like linsoul or hifigo eventually so they can reach a wider audience.
Do you think this goes toe to toe to the Aful P5? Also for someone who listen to vocals more would you recommend this?
You would have to ask AWSMDanny about the P5 comparison, I have not heard it as of yet. If you prefer vocals and especially if you are looking for a more vocal forward set grab the SLIIVO SL-41, it is very similar to this but more mix focused with extremely nice vocals in my opinion.
I'm sorry, i'm kind of an amateur in this world of high quality IEM, but i want to ask a question, if i want to use these type of devices in a desktop computer, my motherboard has a shitty sound card, only the usual 3.5mm, so i've been wondering if there are any products, i've heard they are call dac+amps?, one for a desktop user, cause i do not have a usb type C either so these type c to 4.4mm dongles won't work on me either, are there any dac+amps or anything that could support 4.4mm and deliver a solid performance for these IEMS? cause i highly doubt my shitty 3.5mm motherboard port will do them any good, thx very much nice review
Thank you for the kind words, and no need to apologize, we all start somewhere.
Specifically in regards to you mentioning you do not have USB-C you can use a USB to USB-C adapter. This is what I did when I first started. There is a relatively affordable dongle called CX-Pro that can even be found on Amazon that includes the said adapter. You do not need 4.4mm as it sounds the same as 3.5mm I just prefer 4.4mm as it feels more premium to me. For desktop use currently I use a FiiO K11, and before that I was using a FiiO Q11 both for desktop and portable use. I find both to be great and they do have 4.4mm if that is something you do indeed want. But these aren't necessities that are required. Let me know if I can help any further! Thank you.
So is this the same iem as the Pula PA02… LOVE The Pula but would be annoyed if I bought these and it was exactly the same.
Why is this the same IEM? I don't have the Pula PA02 to A/B but they do graph slightly differently....outside of what normal unit variance would be from what i have seen.
@@SwordAndBored They physically look the same and have the same price on Ali. I was just wondering before I pull the trigger.
@@MichaelJMalloyI couldn't tell you if they are the exact same. I can only go off the graphs as I don't have each in order to A/B. CKLVX can be had for ~$120-$130 on AliExpress right now using the coins section and using their store coupon. That's quite a bit cheaper than the PA02. That being said the graphs are similar enough that if I had one I probably wouldn't rush out to buy the other.
@@SwordAndBored The Pula is a really good iem though for the price.
@@MichaelJMalloy So I have heard haha. I hope to be able to try it eventually so I can compare them to the CKLVX.
do you recommend these for gaming / music ? how does it compare to something like HD6XX ? i know its hard to compare but i kinda dont want buy a headset again since it's hot where i live and i dont want to loose too much in music quality. im new to iem's and wanted soemthing at 150 dollars. so do you recommend i get this one or the pula ( is the sound quality comparable to good headsets ) or just stick with headsets like hd6xx ?
I definitely recommend these for music, I really enjoy them in games that are more immersive like helldivers, Elden ring, dragons dogma ect. I am not a fan of them for competitive first person shooters such as Tarkov or counter strike.
As for headphone comparisons I haven't tried HD600 or 6xx or anything in that range of headphones....I much prefer these to my HE400se and every other headphone I've tried by far though.
If you were going to pick between this or the pula, I would grab this. Myer Audio made the PA02 for Pula but they do not any longer so there is potential for tuning differences/quality issues on their new batches as they transition to a different manufacturer.
@@SwordAndBored hmm so you prefer the ckd 41 over the he400se headset ? If that's the case i think i will pull the trigger on these iem's
@TheGameDealer for me personally yeah, these are much more detailed and accurate sounding. If you do pick them up let me know how you get along with them! Cheers!
I’m freaking dying to get mine! Checking tracking twice a day lol!
I hope you get it soon and enjoy it as much as I have!
HELP!! I have the Pula PA02 and I ruined my cable and need a replacement. I heard that THIS cable is better...how do I find it?? Is it sold separately? THANKS for a great review 🙏🙏
I haven't tried Paula PA02 so I can't compare but I do think this cable is fantastic. You can get it straight from the Myer-Audio store on AliExpress.Thanks for watching!
a.aliexpress.com/_mqryLUi
@@SwordAndBored Many thanks 🙏
The main question is this or Chopins for tarkov ? :-)
I would still be taking the Chopin for Tarkov, everything just sounds more correct on it. The imaging is better on the CKLVX but it's just missing a bit of the sauce for gaming imo
Is Myer the brand? confusing - CKLVX d1 has Katacco as brand on its specs.
Myer Audio is the brand.
Do you recommend it for edm music ? Im a basshead
Very subjective to be honest. For me yes as it's a near perfect balance of quality and quantity. The bass has a great punch to it for me and the sub bass on it is impressive. Hobby Talk really likes this set as well and he is a bass head...but I have also talked with one user who got it and they said the bass isn't that strong on it...we all hear differently.
I'm searching for a neutral or u
shaped tuning, I want something made of resin,
between 100-150 dolars
Not too many come to mind for me right now, if you can get SLIIVO SL-41 during coupons you should be able to snag one for that price. It comes across fairly neutral and obliterates most I've tried around the price range haha
Cheers for the vid Sword. D41 is a banger 👍👍
You're welcome man! D41 is craaazy haha
Does it comes with recessed 0.78pin ?
Or 0.78pin thx?
It is the standard 0.78 2 pin setup
Myer CKLVX D41 or Truthear Hexa?
CK-D41 is leagues ahead of Hexa for me...but I'm probably not the best person to ask in regards to that as I thought the Hexa was a pretty poor IEM and is one of the few that I wouldn't recommend...
simgot em6l or ckd41? tried chopin, but i prefer em6l
I have yet to try EM6L unfortunately. It is on my radar of purchasing a unit, but not sure when that will be. AWSMDanny has both and might be able to offer a comparison.
@@SwordAndBored is it an upgrade from chopin? Chopin and em6l has a similar sound sig
For my preferences this is a pretty big step up from Chopin everywhere except in cleanliness. Chopin is more resolving and clear due to the slight mid bass tuck. I find these are much more detailed and the bass and note weight is much better than the Chopin.
@@SwordAndBored thank you for the replay. I might get this one.
@@vamplestat happy to help where I can! If you do pick one up let me know how you get along with it!
Tech-head set? Mtlbbb!
Dude, big recommendo. If you get it I hope it tickles your brain like it does mine.
so if you had to pick only one iem t $200 ?
I would take this or Meyer Audios SLIIVO SL-41...if it was only one for gaming as well I would take the SL-41 as it's tuning is better there for me.
For music So far both these Meyer Audio sets take and swap places for my favorite set depending on my mood and genre.
@@SwordAndBoredWhich genres do you prefer with D41 and which ones with Sliva? Various powerful and melodic metalcore where will it sound better?
Both are great all rounders and usually the only reason I grab one over the other is because of what mood I'm in. If I want a more neutral representation that's more analytical I'll grab the Sliivo, if I want a more fun listen that often gets me moving I'll grab the CKLVX.
What price bracket does it compete with?
Personally I'm not entirely sure. The most expensive set I've heard is $300. This easily beats that and all the others for me around the $200 price point. AWSMDanny compared it to Dunu SA6 OG in his review and that is ~$550.
Better than Dunu sa6?
SA6 OG? If so I haven't tried it but AWSMDanny has both, could try asking over on his video! ua-cam.com/video/jlHdWxn7-h4/v-deo.htmlsi=zhraqeoT9BTJ_iKX
Is this better than Aful P5?
I haven't tried the Aful P5 but AWSMDanny has both if you want to go ask on his channel
This or the Nova or the Hexa?
I haven't tried Nova, Chopin is supposedly similar to the Nova and I definitely enjoy this more than Chopin. but this is leagues better than Hexa for me...although I wasn't a big fan of Hexa at all.
@@SwordAndBored Alright, thank you!
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Sold out at ALL online stores. :(
:( Unfortunately they seem to have gotten backed up quite a bit. Hopefully they can get everything restocked soon.
@@SwordAndBored, it seems I spoke too soon. I found a pair on HiFiGo and plan to order it shortly.
Lord change the name to something like thunder ears, the destroyers
That has a good ring to it
Too pricey for broken guy like me
I'm hoping Myer Audio makes some more budget sets, I think the DD they use here could go pretty far if they do it properly.
@@SwordAndBored
We all need to ask This question is
can a big company make an budget IEM which has the frequency , drivers , sound experience of top tier? YES THEY CAN
A budget iem with the top tier frequency can sell a lot and more...not everyone can afford 1000 dollars iem something or 600 dollars or 800
That's a big savings, maybe they want to provide the salary for other technicians, might be the case for high end IEM....
Greed has poisoned men's soul
A person like me can't afford 100 dollar
So we look for under 50 dollars
Year of 2022 upto now
We are trying to find the best which can give tough to the 100 , 400, 500 dollars IEM
they say the term " cost cutting "
My problem is why they need to cost cut in the sounds
If the bass is good, the treble will be bad
If the sound separation is good, harshness will be there
what the heck, we are trying to find the best
This is how they present...😔
So we are left with no choice
200 usd hahaha
During the AliExpress sales you could snag it for ~$130. An awesome set at $200. But an incredible set at $130.
Naa ..sl-41 the best noobs..Peace!
I like SL-41 more for most of my library, I had not heard SL-41 at the time of filming this though. SLT6 though...that's my endgame.
Got that 1 rite! Peace!
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That was my nickname in college!