The discovery thread!
Apr 22, 2023 at 5:59 PM Post #77,026 of 106,215
Excellent build, mate! I like how the MMCX plugs are seamlessly integrated with the shells. Any possibility of having a bass vent on those shells? Never thought they look that good in real life.
In this case the back is open, but i made the bass amazing

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Apr 22, 2023 at 6:51 PM Post #77,028 of 106,215
This is a thread about discoveries, but still let's ask. I know that I have way to many IEMs and never enough time for all of them.

If you could only own 3 IEMs what would it be?

Pick from the ones you own instead of dream IEMs. Can let it run over weekend and add them up in a list, I know similar polls like this is done in WC thread. But I bet there will be a different data from this thread, and IMO the best thread in Head-Fi 👌💯
Let's play the island game!

- 634ears Loak TC (blue copper)
- FatFreq Maestro Mini
- Penon Serial

PS: I would have sold my IER-Z1R for some liters of bad booze before the drop off :wink:
 
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Apr 22, 2023 at 7:20 PM Post #77,029 of 106,215
Let's play the island game!

- 634ears Loak TC (blue copper)
- FatFreq Maestro Mini
- Penon Serial

PS: I would have sold my IER-Z1R for some liters of bad booze before the drop off :wink:
I’m thinking about grabbing a 634ears one day. I have his blog bookmarked on my phone to read his technical articles about tuning DDs. How good is that Loak TC?
 
Apr 22, 2023 at 7:26 PM Post #77,030 of 106,215
Tone Loak - Loak TC After Dark!
 
Apr 22, 2023 at 7:49 PM Post #77,031 of 106,215
I’m thinking about grabbing a 634ears one day. I have his blog bookmarked on my phone to read his technical articles about tuning DDs. How good is that Loak TC?
Going to bed now, so no in-depth answer right now, but 634ears (Musashi-san) knows how to make single DDs sing. The blog is really worth reading as well as the many inputs available on the dedicated thread.

My Loak-TC (copper) is the most bassy of the bunch. It hits hard and clear, with amazing textures and nuances in the low-end. The mids are not recessed, but just south of being forward. The highs are smooths, but very well extended and there is an impressive amount of detail. I am spoiled by this set…
 
Apr 22, 2023 at 7:52 PM Post #77,032 of 106,215
This is a thread about discoveries, but still let's ask. I know that I have way to many IEMs and never enough time for all of them.

If you could only own 3 IEMs what would it be?

Pick from the ones you own instead of dream IEMs. Can let it run over weekend and add them up in a list, I know similar polls like this is done in WC thread. But I bet there will be a different data from this thread, and IMO the best thread in Head-Fi 👌💯
From my current lineup , I'd go with:

- 7th Acoustics Supernova
- Aür Neon Pro
- Empire Ears Odin
 
Apr 22, 2023 at 8:43 PM Post #77,033 of 106,215
This is a thread about discoveries, but still let's ask. I know that I have way to many IEMs and never enough time for all of them.

If you could only own 3 IEMs what would it be?

Pick from the ones you own instead of dream IEMs. Can let it run over weekend and add them up in a list, I know similar polls like this is done in WC thread. But I bet there will be a different data from this thread, and IMO the best thread in Head-Fi 👌💯
My three IEMs in the survival kit:

1)SR5
2)EA500
3)Xelento
 
Apr 22, 2023 at 8:53 PM Post #77,034 of 106,215
Sennheiser IE600(Single DD)
Kinera Nanna(Hybrid)
Elysian ANnhilator/Oriolus Trailli/EE Odin(Ultimate Endgame)
Bro🤣 You already chose more than 3, so your boat is overloaded to arrive in that 3-iem-paradiso 🏝️
 
Apr 22, 2023 at 9:30 PM Post #77,035 of 106,215
From my current lineup , I'd go with:

- 7th Acoustics Supernova
- Aür Neon Pro
- Empire Ears Odin
With all your stunning IEM's in your collection, this list is a jaw dropper for Aur and 7th Acoustics! Nice!
 
Apr 22, 2023 at 9:33 PM Post #77,036 of 106,215
Bro🤣 You already chose more than 3, so your boat is overloaded to arrive in that 3-iem-paradiso 🏝️
Well, in his defense, he does not have the last three. Those are wish listers. If I won a ton of money, I'd throw the IE900 in there, JVC FW10000, and the UM Multiverse Mentor!
 
Apr 22, 2023 at 9:39 PM Post #77,037 of 106,215
Well, in his defense, he does not have the last three. Those are wish listers. If I won a ton of money, I'd throw the IE900 in there, JVC FW10000, and the UM Multiverse Mentor!

Maybe AuR’s incoming flagship as well?😉

Resolution: Mentor = Impact > NP
Soundstage: NP= Mentor > Impact
Subbass: NP(Bass on) >= Mentor > Impact
Lows: Mentor > NP(Bass on) > Impact
Mids: Mentor > NP = Impact
Highs: Impact > Mentor > NP

Personal preference on tonality/tuning: NP > Mentor > Impact
 
Apr 22, 2023 at 9:49 PM Post #77,038 of 106,215
Well, in his defense, he does not have the last three. Those are wish listers. If I won a ton of money, I'd throw the IE900 in there, JVC FW10000, and the UM Multiverse Mentor!

What about the Subtonic Storm? I thought that was all the summit-fi rage lately.
 
Apr 22, 2023 at 9:50 PM Post #77,039 of 106,215
This is a thread about discoveries, but still let's ask. I know that I have way to many IEMs and never enough time for all of them.

If you could only own 3 IEMs what would it be?

Pick from the ones you own instead of dream IEMs. Can let it run over weekend and add them up in a list, I know similar polls like this is done in WC thread. But I bet there will be a different data from this thread, and IMO the best thread in Head-Fi 👌💯
Ooooo I’ll contribute - it’s an interesting question for sure.

If we’re talking the ones I own:

1) Monarch MKII
2) FatFREQ Maestro Mini
3) OG Dark Magician

If we’re talking “money no object, dream IEMs” that I’ve heard in the past, it would be:

1) Annihilator (genuinely the greatest piece of audio gear I’ve ever put in or near my ears)
2) Diva (with a little screw driver to change the bass setting)
3) OG Dark Magician
 
Apr 22, 2023 at 10:01 PM Post #77,040 of 106,215
I’m thinking about grabbing a 634ears one day. I have his blog bookmarked on my phone to read his technical articles about tuning DDs. How good is that Loak TC?
Going to bed now, so no in-depth answer right now, but 634ears (Musashi-san) knows how to make single DDs sing. The blog is really worth reading as well as the many inputs available on the dedicated thread.

My Loak-TC (copper) is the most bassy of the bunch. It hits hard and clear, with amazing textures and nuances in the low-end. The mids are not recessed, but just south of being forward. The highs are smooths, but very well extended and there is an impressive amount of detail. I am spoiled by this set…
The LOAK-TC is one of the best single DD sets I've heard. It has a warm W signature with well textured bass, slightly forward mids and smooth highs. I was suprised with how well defined the vocals are. I seriously thought it was going to be more U/V-shaped. But I can see its tuned for asian audiences with J-Pop/K-pop in mind. Bought 3 versions. TC, OP, CL.
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