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Previously known as sakt1moko
Ohh, nice tip mate.You probably should put your reviews on your Google Site instead of your Google Drive. It's free and very easy to setup.
Ill work on it! Thanks!
Ohh, nice tip mate.You probably should put your reviews on your Google Site instead of your Google Drive. It's free and very easy to setup.
Thanks for a brief and to-the-point review. Agreed for the most part, except for "treble-heads could be disappointed" if you meant this from a quantity standpoint. I feel it's sufficient in quantity, but indeed a bit metallic in mid-treble. Never sibilant nor really that tiring, though.First impressions...
BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCE
AUDIO HEKILI
Thanks to @nikbr I could try this "rare" iem from a one-army-chinese company.
A safe tuning, with a deep bass, incredible performance on that part. I would like to compare this with the MANGIRDTOP on that frequencies. Also, it remember me so much to the IMR brand, with a really warm-profile, that suits perfectly on male voices (females maybe unnatural)
Counterpart, Im feeling some metallic timbre, but need more brain-burn to say more about that.
For the one of you thinking about getting one. LINSOUL is selling for 299. This iem on chinese market only cost 130. Just letting you know.
Bass go deeeeeep
Nice scene, lot of details "out of the head"
Relaxed not fatiguing presentation...
...wich could too much warmer
Treble-heads could be dissapointed
My son makes better cables
Some "metallic" timbre
Sorry I couldn’t resist?First impressions...
BOUTIQUE EXPERIENCE
AUDIO HEKILI
Thanks to @nikbr I could try this "rare" iem from a one-army-chinese company.
A safe tuning, with a deep bass, incredible performance on that part. I would like to compare this with the MANGIRDTOP on that frequencies. Also, it remember me so much to the IMR brand, with a really warm-profile, that suits perfectly on male voices (females maybe unnatural)
Counterpart, Im feeling some metallic timbre, but need more brain-burn to say more about that.
For the one of you thinking about getting one. LINSOUL is selling for 299. This iem on chinese market only cost 130. Just letting you know.
Bass go deeeeeep
Nice scene, lot of details "out of the head"
Relaxed not fatiguing presentation...
...wich could too much warmer
Treble-heads could be dissapointed
My son makes better cables
Some "metallic" timbre
No Dark Saber reviews yet, but have a look at this:
https://www.reddit.com/r/headphones...hought_this_only_happened_to_kz_iemsrip_dark/
Someone received a faulty unit which snapped during a cable swap.
Moondrop literally said "Not our problem, contact Apos" who proceeds to give OP a nice kick in the balls by demanding $425 in repair fees!
Unbelievable, I was thinking on maybe getting some Moondrop's during 11.11, but I think it's safer not to bother with their products because their QC is still trash.
Talk about lousy customer service, I hope OP gets full refund
Don't you dare say it's the same thing. Singularity is #1 under $1500 as the latest poll suggestsNightjar Singularity and XSL X-One
Not saying it's the same driver, but this model XSL X-One also has 10mm in DLC. And Singularity has not mentioned what type of driver it is, only that its 10mm. Still acoustic tuning can have been done, and better cable and accessories.
But 69usd(discounted) vs 1300usd. Came out half year ago also. Would be fun if someone opened up a Singularity to see, but who would do that to such an expensive IEM.
And the XSL X-One is the same driver as the Dark Magician.
Tbh I hope it's not for Singularity sakeDon't you dare say it's the same thing. Singularity is #1 under $1500 as the latest poll suggests
You've piqued my interest in the X-One, though.
People I talked too who actually have had time on the Singularity say exactly that pillowy bass shouty mids. No thanks I will stick to my Twilight and leave this hyped set fade away once it dies down.Tbh I hope it's not for Singularity sake
But we never know. Singularity is praised by many and loved.
Only some who complained on slight pillowy bass and agressive upper mids. But there will always be some who like or dislike.
Man, you've hit the nail on the head about these Nightjar Singularities! Their marketing game is so strong, it almost reads like a cryptic prophecy, full of terms like 'Bespoke,' 'LoFlex,' 'Timbre+,' and 'CAthedral.' It's like they pulled out a thesaurus and went to town, just to make us feel like we're not just buying earphones, but investing in an 'experience.'Nightjar Singularity and XSL X-One
You could argue the Rolex is more about the name and less than it being a tool to display time. The rest of your breakdown of the marketing is on point.It's like buying a Rolex and then finding out your buddy got a similar one from a street vendor for 20 bucks.
Sound Rhyme TOTL Flagship In-ear earphone
4EST+12 BA
Priced around 2K, out in one or two weeks time.
I don't know, it's been a long while since I listened to it, didn't strike me as something too special though, this I remember.am getting an ns3 and wonder whats the difference between bass and original versions. would it be the most cohesive/harmonious iem you listened to?
Very cool, Leonard. Thanks for sharing!
Ljoma
I want to share about a IEM from my country Norway, had it for demo for some good time now.
The driver configuration is 5 BA. This is made by one man called Kåre, I recently met him and tested his IEM. This was at a local hifi show where he had booked a room to let people demo his creation. I listened for a long time and compared it to some of my own IEMs. Price is on the more expensive side, around 1400 usd. But I understand how expensive it is to manufacture in Norway, so the price is acceptable.
I had a chat with Kåre about Ljoma, he clearly has a big understanding of the tech and what driver he chose to use here. He used Aroma Jewel as tuning inspiration, but with 5 balanced armatures instead. He also has worked hard to get maximum out of the drivers, as you can see on the measurement below it has very good extension in the upper treble.
The shell is slightly large in size, but even so very ergonomic. I have no problem using it for many hours without any pain spots. It's not ventilated, similar to my Neon Pro. But I guess due to the large shell it's never any pressure buildup, I know this is personal and your experience can be different. The texture of the IEM shell is quite special, it does feel more grippy due to the slightly textured surface. It's also super light, one of the things he also had marketed on the fliers outside his demo room.
The design is quite unique and looks really nice, the faceplate has a 3D effect to it. Color changes with angle and lighting. The white ring is also fluorescent and lights up in the dark if it has been under a light source. The cable and connector is very new to me, it's the T2 Estron connectors. It's like an improved MMCX, much more easy to insert or take out than MMCX. Few brands like the new models from Etymotic and Westone have started to use this style of connection.
Subjective impressions:
Bass is very nice on Ljoma, it is among the best BA IEMs in this regard. It's tuned in a way where it gives you some note weight without bleeding into the mids, some would have preferred maybe it to flat out earlier but not me personally. Bass is impactful and fast, not the soft BA bass some IEMs have. This passes for me, even if I do think it would have been even better as a hybrid with a nice DD here. As for amount, it's okay and one the more neutral side. Personally I would have liked some more, but I regard myself as slightly basshead.
Mids are forward and clear, vocals and instruments are both in focus. There is plenty of presence in male and female vocals, also instruments for that matter. I find male and female equally good, but I do think people more sensitive to midrange energy would find this too much.
Some instruments thread a thin line where they are very detailed and forward without having too much of a sharp sound. For example listening to some Miles Davis I find his trumpet clear and forward without being piercing, but still have that aggressive tone trumpet is supposed to have.
Treble is executed very impressively, with plenty of resolution and extension. For me personally maybe more than what I prefer, but I know this is sort of tuning very few IEMs do and many also lust after this. Even if it's plenty forward and extended it is not overly sharp, it just has plenty of detail and air going on. Upper mids/lower treble has a sibilance dip that is there but not too big, my kind of dip where you get all the presence and detail.
Soundstage is spherical with good depth and layering, not the best I heard but better than your average IEM.
Overall the Ljoma is very resolving, fun, energetic and musical.
Strongest positives is the extended and airy treble, few IEMs do it this well. Also being tuned coherently on the whole range, where no range is lacking. And being highly resolving.
If there is a negative it's the price, but even so it's made by one person in Norway.
ljoma.no