Thank you, my friend. I decided to do this comparison in the first place because I thought it might be of interest to you and some other people on the thread! (So, mainly, early adopter - and lover - of the ST7). Also, as a side note, the Sea Serpent modular cable is excellent; it’s slightly...

Medusa VS ST7 The Medusa is a natural-bright leaning IEM, while the ST7 has a natural-warm sound. In my opinion, the Medusa sounds overall more “natural and energetic,” whereas the ST7 has a more peculiar quality—perhaps best described as “warm-ethereal”. Both models offer an incredible...

Paul Wasabi’s Review of the Medusa.

Sure, my friend. I didn’t mean to refer to you personally; I was speaking more generally! Anyway, if you want to have more feedback available to support your choice, canceling the order and putting the decision on hold is the most reasonable thing to do. Especially because, in future batches...

Just wait. You haven't seen anything yet... Hold my popcorn! 🍿 Nice point! I was about to post about the “scratches issue” today. Yesterday, on X, I saw some Japanese reviewers who received their units with scratches. It appears that they are caused indirectly by the sponges where the IEMs...

Potentially interesting, especially if the price will be around $140, as they previously stated in their 2024 lineup announcement.

While I’m not an expert, I believe it should be okay. In my understanding, the issue would have arisen if you had used a 3.5mm female to 4.4mm male adapter. EDIT: Anyway, I suggest waiting for an answer from someone more competent than me in "electrical circuitry"! 😉 EDIT 2: Safe: Using a...

“The anticipation of pleasure is itself a pleasure.” — Probably some delivery guy at UPS (2024)

I believe it would be more accurate to say that they used the Conch with black nozzles as a base, but they slightly increased the bass while also reducing the treble by just the right amount. It remains bright-leaning at its core, but it’s significantly more mature and refined compared to the...

Nope. There are no swappable nozzle filters. Therefore, just one tuning.

...anything like it, especially considering its sibling, the Conch, wasn’t the best in that department. But, oh boy, the Medusa truly envelops you with its many tentacles, and while in its embrace, you can feel an ever-expanding ocean of music surrounding you. 🪼 Am I not a poet? *beep beep* 🤖

Congratulations on your purchase! 🥳 This is why I love trying new IEMs, is always a joy when a new arrival surprises you. Congratulations! 😁 Please, stop... I still have PTSD from changing tips or worse *shivers down the spine* nozzles, on my Hidizs MP145. 😰

One employee of TRN confirmed to me in a chat on X that it is, in fact, a printing error on the boxes. The Medusa driver is indeed 12mm and not 10mm. It was clear when I measured it yesterday, but an official statement is an official statement. If you’re genuinely interested in trying out the...

The fact that the Medusa have more extension in the treble region compared to the ST7 contribuite to giving the perception of a more expansive stage - anyway they are very close. For depth I think the ST7 could have a slight margin over the Medusa, simply because being it a Hybrid, it may offer...

I’ve seen many photos of the Medusa online, but seeing it in person is on a whole other level. It’s really beautiful! I hope these photos will somehow do it justice.

Quick first impressions of the Medusa: Bright with a hint of warmth, dynamic, very resolute, immersive. (Quick keywords to describe the Medusa) (Pardon for the photos quality, I didn't want to lose much time, after I'll upload something better) Bass is punchy and full-bodied (more...

It’s most probably an error of printing, or they "recycled" the same boxes they used for the Conch (the text is literally the same), and they forgot to alter the front text (to offer this value at this price point, sacrifices surely need to be made somehow). The driver should be 12mm: to me, the...

I couldn't have said it better. Cheers, my friend! 🤣🍷 Well said! I truly believe they should offer an XL version. The L size fits moderately well for me, but it’s undeniable that many others might struggle to find a proper seal with them. It’s a pity, because I think they are really great tips...

I wouldn’t define the KA17 as slightly bright neutral; I think it’s more of a warm-neutral based on my experience. Especially when compared to the BTR15, that thing is indeed bright neutral - almost dazzling! 🤣 I perfectly understand your point. But I also think that having different sounding...

I asked many Japanese people who have already received the Medusa how it sounds, and ultimately, it turned out to be similar to the Conch. However, Yurufuwa Audio pointed out that it’s warmer and more natural sounding compared to it. As far as I’m concerned, the potential is huge. Not the...

Really fun and interesting read; thank you for posting it! Personally, I don’t believe in endgame IEMs (or endgame anything, to be honest). It’s quite evident that something like this can’t objectively exist because as long as technology continues to develop and a thriving market exists, even...

@FiiO, do you have any updates regarding the firmware update for the BTR15? Previously, you shared the beta firmware to address the gain issue. Could you please inform me about the expected release date for the stable firmware? Thank you!

Don’t even mention it. Also, don’t mind—it’s never a bad idea to practice my Japanese. As for Delci’s comparison, I hope he mentions it in his review—no promises on that front, though. In the worst-case scenario, you’ll need to wait for us on the thread to receive and test the Medusa first! Not...

I was lucky with mine; they sent it immediately after I ordered it, and it didn’t get stuck at the processing center either. Yesterday, it started the import process in my country. If all goes right, I should receive it within the next week (hopefully in the first half, but with customs, you can...

If you are curious, MD Jacques just posted a review for the TRN ST7: MD Jacques - ST7 Review Also, while I'm at it, here's another image of the Medusa (provided by SHENZHENAUDIO on X). EDIT: By the way, I just bought the newly released TRN Sea Serpent modular cable (the one bundled with the...