I echo everything in this review/impression.
I solve (mask) the BA timbre a bit by reducing the 2-3kHz area and increasing the 100-300Hz area. I also reduce stridency and increase bass impact by doing so, it's a win-win-win!
That is a great idea. I tried some regular spiral dots at @HarlanDraka 's recommendation and they sound wonderful. I'm always down to try some EQ, even though it means I have to turn bit perfect mode off on my M8...I'll try it out though!
Very nice write up! Long time Mk2 user here and I also get shocked how nice the bass comes out on this set as well as the overall tonal balance. It’s a punch in the face especially after rotating through different IEMs. I just don’t get the desire to let these go!
I would say that the old man has succeeded in his marketing efforts by capturing attention with his remarkably tuned and super-size-priced Traillii, and then selling his more “normal” priced IEMs like the best selling donuts
Anyways, glad to see renewed interest in this amazing set. I know there are few fans out there!
Thanks man! I've long been tangentially aware of Oriolus as a brand but I've never really gotten any exposure to their IEMs until very recently.
Yeah the bass totally off guard-- I went in expecting beautiful open mids and seductive vocals a la Isa but while those are great it's the bass response I keep coming back to again and again. It made me think of the Hyla CE5, an IEM that came out about the same time from a "sister company" and is said to have some of the nicest bass ever. I wonder if there is a connection.
I bought the last set available direct from Oriolus in Japan and I feel very fortunate!