I think the JVC SpiralDot++ works so well (at least when fresh) because they’re a bit of a hybrid foam/silicone tip.

Pressure build up kills this IEM. Just destroys the dynamics. Very interested in these foamies I’ll give em try. These are legit Sony tips?

I started listening to my M9 again after mostly using true wireless IEMs for a while due to pure convenience. The M9, depending on the fit of any given session, can either sound like the greatest IEM ever made or it can sound like complete trash. I feel like the shape of my ear changes...

Periphery-Satellites PC-Schiit Modius-Schiit Jotunheim-Sony MDR-Z7

Periphery! Been on their entire discography the last few months. Especially their last 3 or 4 albums.

Amazon has them in stock right now with two-day shipping. $250

I'm still a raging nicotine addict but I've been buying disposable devices now for a good couple years. And to be honest they taste incredible now. I used to turn my nose up at them. Now I'd never go back to an RDA or building coils.

I would say most headphones "beat" the Sony R10. Considering they are completely bass deficient by modern standards.

Currently reading The Lord of the Rings, the deluxe illustrated edition 1/4 bound in leather that was just released in the US about a month ago. First time reading it even though I've collected 3 editions of the book over the years.

It took me getting a 2-channel loudspeaker setup to even know what a soundstage was in music listening. And that was after over a decade of high-end headphone listening. Getting a high-end 2-channel stereo basically made all my desktop headphone gear irrelevant. No matter how good headphones...

Yeah I've yet to find a katana. I'm about level 60 at 60 hours in. I just completed the Liurnia castle/boss. Does the katana scale with STR? What's the requirements on the katana's you've found? I'm a pure STR, VIG and END build. I do have the jump attack talisman and I use it along with the...

God those weapons look so ridiculous. I could never. I'm still using a +10 Claymore myself, waiting till I'm 40 STR so I can use the grafted greatsword. I care more about looks than damage output for sure.

I believe brain burn-in to be the only real burn-in. It's something I've experienced with pretty much every headphone I've ever purchased, new or used. I borrowed a buddy I work withs Fostex TH610 and at first listen I absolutely hated them! Matter of fact I hated them the entire first day and...

Haha brother this thread is in a state of permanent derail. Since you all are speaking of live albums, there's a couple of very new albums that are well done. I didn't get into live recordings until I got into 2-channel loudspakers Bob James-Feel like making Live-this is really well recorded...

I find them harsh and sibilant and power them from a Jotunheim. I also agree with OP about them sounding artificial. Sound the same from all 3 of my amps. Jotunheim, Burson Audio Play and Audiolab 6000a.