Over the last few years I was continually upgrading my DAPs and headphones as everyone else here does. I would buy a new DAP or headphone in an effort to upgrade that link in the chain. Like many here though I would test it mainly with my FOTM DAP or headphone. Example: I would test new DAP against old DAP with my favorite IEM at that time. Then I would buy a new IEM and compare that to my old IEM using my NEW favorite DAP thinking it was the superior DAP and not really compare them both with the old DAP. I hope your following me.
Today I decided to pull out my old Cowon U2 and listen with my Triple.fi 10s. WOW. I was blown away at the detail that I never heard with my old IEMS. I had retired the Cowon when I bought my Sony A818 and loved it's intimate sound. The thing was, is that I never had a pair of IEMs that truly showed me the clarity of the Cowon. Many of my old IEMs were dynamics and apparently could not give me the high end extension that my Triple.fis can. Unfortunately this is making me want to buy a new Cowon with more space (thank God I forgot my wallet today).
If you are feeling a little bored with your current set-up, take out some of your older gear and try out some pairings that you may have not listened to before. You may be happily surprised at the Synergy you may find.
Today I decided to pull out my old Cowon U2 and listen with my Triple.fi 10s. WOW. I was blown away at the detail that I never heard with my old IEMS. I had retired the Cowon when I bought my Sony A818 and loved it's intimate sound. The thing was, is that I never had a pair of IEMs that truly showed me the clarity of the Cowon. Many of my old IEMs were dynamics and apparently could not give me the high end extension that my Triple.fis can. Unfortunately this is making me want to buy a new Cowon with more space (thank God I forgot my wallet today).
If you are feeling a little bored with your current set-up, take out some of your older gear and try out some pairings that you may have not listened to before. You may be happily surprised at the Synergy you may find.
