[MonochromeFashionLawyer]

You should be fine. I'm using the FiiO M11 to run my Scarlets, has plenty of power IMO. Plus they sound great on the FiiO.

Thank you for verifying that! Is that the upgraded red cable? It looks different compared to the pics on the FF site. And lastly are those the stock tips?

 

[SemperMalum]

Thank you for verifying that! Is that the upgraded red cable? It looks different compared to the pics on the FF site. And lastly are those the stock tips?

Tips look like Dunu S&S - very good set of tips, comparable to the Divinus Velvet or Type E just with a different fit.

 

[OldDude04]

Thank you for verifying that! Is that the upgraded red cable? It looks different compared to the pics on the FF site. And lastly are those the stock tips?

The cable in that pic is THIS 4.4mm/2 pin one from NICEHCK. It's a temp cable I'm using until a custom one I ordered from Hart Audio arrives this coming week. I'm not the hugest fan of the red upgrade cable that came with my Scarlets. It sounds great, but it's kind of on the stiff side and takes a while to relax again after unrolling it when I take it out of the case. I'm a sucker for a soft comfortable cable. As for the tips, like @SemperMalum said, they are the DUNU S&S ear tips, my favorites on the Scarlet Minis.

 

[Silantr0]

I’m going to piggyback off the portable sources question and ask what DAPs are you guys running to power the Scarlet Mini? I’m running the Fiio M11S and curious to know if that’s enough or if I need to upgrade.

Currently running my Scarlets on my Ibasso DX120, but I'm planning to upgrade my DAP to a Hiby R4 soon.

 

[MonochromeFashionLawyer]

Currently running my Scarlets on my Ibasso DX120, but I'm planning to upgrade my DAP to a Hiby R4 soon.

Thanks! It’s reassuring that my DAP can run the Scarlets comfortably. May I ask why you are upgrading to the R4?

 

[Silantr0]

Thanks! It’s reassuring that my DAP can run the Scarlets comfortably. May I ask why you are upgrading to the R4?

My Ibasso can power the Scarlets fine, but I need to boost the volume quite high to get to listenable levels for me, plus it drains the battery fast as well. Also, the only terminations I have on my Ibasso are 3.5 and 2.5, and after demo'ing the R4 and Canjam, I just couldn't help but pre-order one.

 

[OldDude04]

I got the new custom 2 pin 4.4mm cable for my Scarlet Minis in from Hart Audio Cables. I'm loving the look.

 

[tassardar]

Scarlet mini on the IfI gopod is just nice haha

 

[passagier303]

Scarlet mini on the IfI gopod is just nice haha

That's awesome! Do you think it is a good match soundwise? I am on the fence for the gopods and just wish they would have included transparency mode. I would be an owner already if they had included that. Waiting for version 2 now, which will be released some time in the future I am sure

 

[tassardar]

That's awesome! Do you think it is a good match soundwise? I am on the fence for the gopods and just wish they would have included transparency mode. I would be an owner already if they had included that. Waiting for version 2 now, which will be released some time in the future I am sure

It sounds pretty good. Kinda like how you plug it into most balanced DAPs. Balanced and clear with all the bass. It’s also powerful enough for this iem, where you don’t need to max it out to get the volume you need.

 

[tassardar]

And for the most irresponsible amount of bass one can get, that will shake your world, Enleum HPA23RM just rams the whole bass to a level that actually made me get some ticklish feeling

Also posted a unboxing and impression video.

 

[Moebiushaydn]

A couple of weeks in, and my observation is that the Scarlet Minis are highly responsive/sensitive to tweaks. I previously swapped out the ear tips and got closer to my desired sound. Yesterday, a new NiceHCK silver cable (balanced, with a 4.4mm termination) that I ordered arrived so I decided to change that out too. Not to be sensationalist, but it transformed my entire experience. Much of the muddiness in the mids dissipated and the soundstage widened considerably, at the slight expense of bass heft. I am now entirely satisfied with the sound without the need for any EQ.

 

[tassardar]

A couple of weeks in, and my observation is that the Scarlet Minis are highly responsive/sensitive to tweaks. I previously swapped out the ear tips and got closer to my desired sound. Yesterday, a new NiceHCK silver cable (balanced, with a 4.4mm termination) that I ordered arrived so I decided to change that out too. Not to be sensationalist, but it transformed my entire experience. Much of the muddiness in the mids dissipated and the soundstage widened considerably, at the slight expense of bass heft. I am now entirely satisfied with the sound without the need for any EQ.

I feel it has more to do with the quality of the source especially if you go from single ended to balance. I find the bass response to be sensitive to changes in how it is being driven. Not a night or day but there’s changes.

 

[Moebiushaydn]

I feel it has more to do with the quality of the source especially if you go from single ended to balance. I find the bass response to be sensitive to changes in how it is being driven. Not a night or day but there’s changes.

To clarify, I've been using balanced throughout, even with the prior cable

 

[MonochromeFashionLawyer]

I got the new custom 2 pin 4.4mm cable for my Scarlet Minis in from Hart Audio Cables. I'm loving the look.

Good looking cable! I can't tell from their site, but do you choose what type of material is used? For example, OFC, SPC, etc?