ReptilynSamurai
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The case does look nice, but I think a more pocket size case would be more practical.
The verdict on the source is more complicated. As I said before, I have been using the AK240SS because the Zeus hiss on my Lotoo. But I am starting to think I did the Zeus a disfavor in doing this, because the AK240SS is not such a good pairing and might belittle their qualities. So for the coming days I will use my Lotoo despite the hiss. Lotoo told me they will try to solve this with some gain options in coming firmware.
The case does look nice, but I think a more pocket size case would be more practical.
I have been listening to the Zeus again and switching tips as well as source.
The verdict on the tips is that medium spinfit are the best for me. These benefit greatly from deep insertion. Besides other tips with a wider mouth, like the Spiral Dots, have a muffling effect on sound for some reason. With the spinfit, the Zeus really sound their best.
The verdict on the source is more complicated. As I said before, I have been using the AK240SS because the Zeus hiss on my Lotoo. But I am starting to think I did the Zeus a disfavor in doing this, because the AK240SS is not such a good pairing and might belittle their qualities. So for the coming days I will use my Lotoo despite the hiss. Lotoo told me they will try to solve this with some gain options in coming firmware.
With the Lotoo, despite the hiss, the Zeus really comes alive more, and its qualities are much more obvious, crazy resolution, depth, separation, dynamics. I will listen more and hope that what I dislike in the mids coloration will also be less apparent.
I'm just going to add this little flagship comparison:
Signature
S-EM9: elevated sub-bass - linear mid-bass - distant lower midrange - enhanced upper midrange - forward treble ----> (U-shaped)
Solar: elevated sub-bass - slighly enhanced mid-bass - medium thick lower midrange - enhanced upper midrange - forward treble -----> (W-shaped)
Zeus: elevated sub-bass - enhanced mid-bass - very thick lower midrange - flat upper midrange - polite treble ----> (midforward)
Dynamics
S-EM9: fast & precise, but still smooth
Solar: also smooth, slightly lengthier decay
Zeus: very smooth, longest decay (notes linger)
So the S-EM9 and Zeus are pretty much opposites, with the Solar in between. All are outstanding and absolute TOTL, but have different properties that will cater to different preferences.
The case does look nice, but I think a more pocket size case would be more practical.
Let us not rejoice before it actually happens.That's HUGE! Hopefully this FW wont take too long then...
i wouldn't trust CIEMs in anything less than a semi-hard case. that earwerkz circular case has done wonders for me. has room for CIEMS, non-stock cable, the cleaning cloth, and silica packet.
Exactly my line of thought. Any idea where I could buy something similar?
Gah a dozen days left to try it with the DP-X1
Exactly my line of thought. Any idea where I could buy something similar?
In that case you can use the Shure case or the Moleskine XS Shell.yeah, pelicans are nice, but even a 1010 is too large for every day carry though.