A beautiful CNC aluminum carry box generously laser etched/inscribed with `Head Pie`.
Value
S$699.00 converts roughly to around US$499.00.
The Jomo PLB/ Pretty little beast comes in at the mid priced range of the general $1 - $1000 market.
The $200 - $600 area is a tricky price point for companies to get right. Build, sound, extras, cables, materials etc all come into play.
I found the Jomo Audio PLB to be appropriately priced.
They ARE Pretty Little Beasts as one can see by the photos.
Overview
The Jomo Audio PLB contrasts with the more customized version of the Jomo 6R I have, in sound and also in overall aesthetics.
Whilst the PLB is exactly that with present bass, expressive mids, forward vocals and twinkling highs the Jomo 6R is more reference in its presentation.
Jomo 6R and a Double Helix Cable.
The fit is comfortable and I could wear them with no problems for extended periods of time.
The build seems more out sourced than in house, but I have not reached to Mr.Mou to confirm this. The shells are well crafted, tough, light and rounded for comfort.
The Japanese hybrid opal faceplate is exquisite and a nice touch.
I have the same general stock cable on my Jomo 6R and found sonic benefits when swapping it out with other cables. Although the supplied cable is more than adequate.
I was a bit taken aback by the courageous and striking colorful design at first but have come to love it. There isn`t much like it on the market in terms of visual appearance.
The Jomo PLB strikes a wonderful balance as a triple driver IEM, the stock staple of any earphone manufacturers stable.
It is musical but not overly forceful, quite balanced overall yet not flat or V shaped.
The bass hits full, the mids are warm and prominent and boost the vocals whilst the highs provide the clarity that holds it all together and allows some air within the dynamic presentation.
The Jomo Pretty Little Beast. Always beautiful, never boring and sometimes beastly.
Thank you to Jomo Audio for sending the PLB (Pretty little beast) for review
-expatinjapan