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    The discovery thread!

    That blood red resin is very attractive looking.
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    DEVA Pro with Bluemini R2R--Combining the Best of the HIFIMAN Latest Developments

    Thanks to the AliExpress sale I picked up a fresh pair of Deva Pros for only $164. Two years ago or so I bought the Deva Pro as open box and wired only at the Hifiman site. I’d intended to buy a Bluemini R2R to go with it but Hifiman charges over $250 for it as a stand alone device and the...
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    The discovery thread!

    Listening to mine a bit today and yeah, that’s dead on. The R1 has plenty of sub-bass but the emphasis is on the mid.
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    The discovery thread!

    The ARTTI R1 really should have generated more hype. It’s a great set.
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    The discovery thread!

    They’re a real world beater set when it comes to beautiful musicality. I need to get mine out again.
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    Earbuds Round-Up

    Popping in to note that I’m playing the FiiO FF3 today for the first time in a while and they continue to blow me away. Superb buds.
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    The discovery thread!

    Judging by what 7hz says about it they’ve developed a new planar driver from the ground up. Who knows how much of that is true, but that’s their official line.
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    The discovery thread!

    It was never actually released.
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    The discovery thread!

    It’s been, what? Six months since the first Timeless II got into the hands of some reviewers? 7hz really took their time in the re-tuning process. Personally, I think that’s a good sign. They’re not doing a turn and burn. They actually want this one to be exceptionally good.
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    The discovery thread!

    There’s enough blue in that mix to make it close to violet. Violet is basically half way between pink and purple. Purple has more blue. Pink has less.
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    The discovery thread!

    They applied no kerning. Rookie design mistake.
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    The discovery thread!

    Looks a lot better than the current version which has windows and a light inside. I’d rather it be aluminum all round.
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    The discovery thread!

    I love the Legato. I bought two sets just so I had a backup.
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    The discovery thread!

    Agree. Quintet is an exception. It has good treble extension and detail.
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    The discovery thread!

    I guess I’m lucky because the Fan2 fits me perfectly. They want to insert a lot deeper than the typical set and that actually does impact the sound. Overall I think we agree that they’re very comparable sets. Both above average and very capable. The NEO3 is a total home run for ISN.
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