Well, I still like the GT 2021, especially with new V7 opamps. It is still a TOTL amp. Sorry, I cannot tell the difference with Voyager in percentage).

So you added v7 opamps to the soloist 3xr gt2021? The classics or the vivids? In what way did the sound better for the good?

Please check your PM box.

The Mini Scarlet without upgrade cable costs about 600€. With the upgrade cable it costs about 750€.

Hmm, you mean in the store?
When it comes to Europe with shipping and VAT; customs, it's near 40% more

Or is there a place in the EU you can buy them from, for 600€?

Cheers!

https://hifi-passion.de/FATfreq-Scarlet-Mini/HL02327

Europe & 589 Euro, but not in stock rn. The Maestro Mini is available and 439 Euro there. Maybe write them a mail and ask for availability of the Scarlet Mini

I think these are totally gorgeous

Perfectly.

Recently, in spring sales, I got the NiceHCK OurLaura, and I would have to agree that it pair well, I also noticed with use that going back to the original cable, the treble ain't too bad either...

I have to thank you to pave the path for TSMR X; lot of fellow brothers followed, myself included.

I have to say, this is my most expensive IEM but the sound worth every forint spent.

Thank-you!
@dharmasteve,
It is more like a diary than a review maybe? I don’t know?

Very insightful man, great!!!

@alexandros a,
Ha, thanks. Maybe? I try at least? The Neo 3 was very different as far as character and had some character traits like the Quattro?

Congrats brother! Great review and beautiful photos. Look forward to the next

Great review... looking forward to mine arriving.

Thanks! I hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

You're one of the only reviewers I know that use timber to characterize sound, thank you for that. For a hobby that is essentially made for listening to music, the lack of correct instrument/music theory jargon is mind boggling. People often say "neutral" or "lifelike presentation", which has some credit but leaves off a vague impression of intangible performance. Timbre is just timbre, it's what makes those things neutral and lifelike for crying out loud.

On the review itself, I'm surprised they didn't fit you well, the p5 and the p8 are imo marvels of technology because of the so many things fit inside them on a small form factor. I could use mine for hours on end without feeling a thing, whereas with the B3 the cartilage starts itching after 2 hours max.

Nevertheless, very nice review, I'll happily look forward to your others

Thanks a lot

The problem with IEMatch is that output impedance actually increases to around 6 Ohms with it on. Unless the main source of noise is the amp stage, they should put it on the input side.

Great review! I want one, but I feel like my iFi micro iDSD Black Label is still going strong.

For those familiar with parametric eq using text files in the APO format, xBass can be approximated in the digital domain using the following, according to Oratory1990.

Preamp: -3.0 dB
Filter 1: ON PK Fc 36 Hz Gain 1.4 dB Q 2.0
Filter 2: ON PK Fc 47 Hz Gain -3.6 dB Q 1.40
Filter 3: ON PK Fc 52 Hz Gain 6.5 dB Q 0.71
Filter 4: ON PK Fc 80 Hz Gain 5.8 dB Q 0.58

It's ok. I find the Woo WA 11 to be a far far better option. A used Gryphon is much better for the money conscious

Great review! Do you think Trio is an update of Castor? I only listen to symphonies. My first IEM is S12 pro which is okay for violin and piano, but is bad for symphonies especially pieces from romantic period. My second is KZ ZAR, much better than S12 pro thanks to its dynamic and textured bass. However, its mid and treble are a little bid lack of focus (imaging? I don't know how to describe it). Now I settle on Castor bass version. Really love it.

dchen1109, I think the Trio improves on the Castor Harman (the version I have), but if you listen to symphonies you may prefer the PR3 which does have superior imaging and a better treble. This beautiful symphony sounds great on the PR3:

Thank you very much.

Wow, whats more musical than this? if even possible

Excellent review, as always. Do you prefer them to the T800?

I'm very excited to receive the hybrid pads since they seem to be everyone's favorite. I'll amend the review once I get them. Hope you enjoy your single sided!!

Ive got a bit of waiting to do but I know I will! Hard choice for me but I do main rap, edm, and rock so Im thing SS will be great for me- and the extra $500 to help upgrade the amp.

Good review, Man. Im glad you wrote it. We need all the perspectives.

I'm very eager to hear what it should sounds like when paired to holo audio bliss or Azure, Not meaning your gears are not good, but I think those can't sing tungsten well which has extremely low sensitivity, and those are even not enough for hifiman gear's neither.

Great review

Interesting you ended up preferring the cheaper Simgot.

Can you elaborate on the thin sounding mids? Which instruments, drums or percussion suffers on this?

@dezzadk snare hits suffer from the thinner mids. Instruments like conga as well. Mostly percussive hits lack the body and impact I'd expect. Baritone vocals also do not sound as "fleshed out" as they should.

Currently have the Scarlet in on tour, it doesn't touch the XE6 and THAT is the price you pay for what it does. Just be glad Fir isn't doing UM pricing.

Definitely pricing them out of reach for most consumers. Congrats they may sell 10 units. If it was priced at even $1500 it's still a major purchase for most consumers. I have no doubt these are totally awesome in every way but until the prices become more consumer friendly they are pricing them far out of reach for most. I would love to be able to hear a lot of the ( Flagship) gem's but for what I would spend traveling to a Can Jam , airfare, hotel, etc. I could actually buy a pair of $1500 buds ... as HBB says "at these prices these buds should crawl under the table and blow me" .. I'm not being negative or sarcastic but just stating the fact that it is what it is.....

@BDalton look at classifieds here and you will get some good deals. Unfortunately all good IEMs are getting crazy expensive to buy new.

Very well put up review.

Thank you