[kaeswiss]

Curious to know what an upgrade to the Softears Volume would be? I love the tuning and overall FR but maybe just a tad more bass would be welcome.

Since you're sensitive to upper mid and treble sibilance, have you considered the Volume's goth-sibling, the Twilight? It's my favorite warm IEM that doesn't make vocalists sound like they're singing from under a heavy blanket.

This is one of the tracks I use for testing vocal sibilance. I also use the 10sec mark to test mid bass impact, but pretty much the first minute is very electrifyingly sparkly between the female and male vocalists. The Twilight is my least sparkly IEM with this track.

 

[thaslaya]

Since you're sensitive to upper mid and treble sibilance, have you considered the Volume's goth-sibling, the Twilight? It's my favorite warm IEM that doesn't make vocalists sound like they're singing from under a heavy blanket.



This is one of the tracks I use for testing vocal sibilance. I also use the 10sec mark to test mid bass impact, but pretty much the first minute is very electrifyingly sparkly between the female and male vocalists. The Twilight is my least sparkly IEM with this track.

Thanks for the recommendation! 2 Softears must be better than 1

 

[o0genesis0o]

very neutral bright with anemic bass.

I'm very much convinced that you have not gotten a good seal with the 3DT. Its bass slaps

 

[thaslaya]

I'm very much convinced that you have not gotten a good seal with the 3DT. Its bass slaps

It was in my very early iem days so you definitely could be right

 

[superuser1]

Are we going to have a repeat of the Plunge episode here..

 

[o0genesis0o]

It was in my very early iem days so you definitely could be right

That IEM fits kinda weird though.

I think we need to call out IEMs with weird fit in the future. It's as if some engineers expect people to have dumbo's ears to wear their IEMs.

 

[theintention]

It's as if some engineers expect people to have dumbo's ears to wear their IEMs.

people like me with dumbo ears reading this

 

[gadgetgod]

Interesting to note that AFUL is employing some exotic tech once again in the Explorer, but of course, the proof is in the pudding for how it actually sounds in the ears.

Indeed man, I loved the MagicOne and P8 so far, now i have some good thoughts about this one. I will be getting one of these.

Makes me wonder, when is the DUNU DaVinci coming out? I adored that IEM at the CJ SG. And also waiting for the Eminent Ears Ruby, want to buy that one as well.

 

[Redcarmoose]

PENON VOLTAGE
4EST+4BA+2DD Hybrid with 2 Tuning Switches Flagship Audiophile In-ear Monitor
The earphone shell use medical grade resin, light and beautiful, comfortable to wear.
The universal mold structure has higher reliability and provides better wearing experience.
Fully handmade earphone is solid and more durable.
Introduction of Voltage 2 Dynamic Drivers
The two independent 8mm Dynamic Drivers use fiber composite biofilms plus flexible hanging edge diaphragms. The characteristics of the high damping of biofilms ensure that the Dynamic Drivers will not produce additional resonance due to split vibration at medium and high frequencies, and at the same time bring smooth and natural timbre features.
2 Tuning Switches, tuning modes
12: High Frequency & Low Frequency Enhancement
10: Low Frequency Enhancement
02: High Frequency Enhancement
00: Original mode
US$1199.00

 

[Surf Monkey]

PENON VOLTAGE
4EST+4BA+2DD Hybrid with 2 Tuning Switches Flagship Audiophile In-ear Monitor
The earphone shell use medical grade resin, light and beautiful, comfortable to wear.
The universal mold structure has higher reliability and provides better wearing experience.
Fully handmade earphone is solid and more durable.
Introduction of Voltage 2 Dynamic Drivers
The two independent 8mm Dynamic Drivers use fiber composite biofilms plus flexible hanging edge diaphragms. The characteristics of the high damping of biofilms ensure that the Dynamic Drivers will not produce additional resonance due to split vibration at medium and high frequencies, and at the same time bring smooth and natural timbre features.
2 Tuning Switches, tuning modes
12: High Frequency & Low Frequency Enhancement
10: Low Frequency Enhancement
02: High Frequency Enhancement
00: Original mode
US$1199.00

That blood red resin is very attractive looking.

 

[o0genesis0o]

Are we going to have a repeat of the Plunge episode here..

Just saw Jaytiss reupload video popping up on my feed. What with the drama

No drama here.

Edit "Plunge" audio. What a strange name

Edit 2: That unity IEM has an interesting graph. Hopefully they will do an Aussie tour one day. I do like some very divisive IEMs so I'm curious to see how I go with this one.

Makes me wonder, when is the DUNU DaVinci coming out?

I was informed that the sample would depart Dunu on 15/05. Maybe the IEM comes late May or early June?

It's good to see Dunu Vulkan having a new life with a new tuning and shell design. I'm sure it's going to be a good IEM (like any respectable new IEM in that bracket)

 

[Singaravelan]

Indeed man, I loved the MagicOne and P8 so far, now i have some good thoughts about this one. I will be getting one of these.

Makes me wonder, when is the DUNU DaVinci coming out? I adored that IEM at the CJ SG. And also waiting for the Eminent Ears Ruby, want to buy that one as well.

Timmy had a video up couple of days back. 10 days to go wala promo

 

[Redcarmoose]

That blood red resin is very attractive looking.

There are surprising few IEMs with this color scheme? Though I will say even though there is some (Head-Fi members) shock as to the retail, it is actually less money than I thought it would be. Plus people cane sign-up for a Email VIP pricing which will save a little too.

I simply thought it would be more money due to the pricing of the last TOTL $2499.00 Impact IEM? Yet this price is very competitive and considering the Volt was/is $799.00 and came out way back in October of 2020...........which is a lifetime in IEM years!

 

[Singaravelan]

Timmy had a video up couple of days back. 10 days to go wala promo

Headfi founder Jude makes an entry in the video

 

[Redcarmoose]

Headfi founder Jude makes an entry in the video

Hmmmm. Looks cool for Rock and Roll!