With so much drama here surely someone should provide popcorn too? Just here to say I like tubes: and I am going to make a beeline at CanJam London to try out the Aegis to see if it can be a dynamic/planar headphone amp to complement my BHSE (for e-stats).

I thought it's a vent for the DD?

I can't speak for others but I can't release my review until I have finished testing everything. This includes the new pads and mesh arriving on Tuesday, so I will plan on having my review go out on launch day/time allowing readers to purchase the set if they so desire. I'll start writing it...

My Pilgrim unit is in the house too:

Just got notice of the lighter front mesh as well as Caldera Closed seude pads shipping so this is going to be a long review haha. In the meantime, allow me to share these with you: Don't worry about target adherence, especially since the target changes in the last graph, as much as how it...

My review of the LIRIC 2nd Gen is up now for those interested: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/meze-audio-liric-2nd-generation-closed-back-headphones/

My review of the LIRIC 2nd Generation, including a comparison to the original LIRIC, is published now for those interested: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/meze-audio-liric-2nd-generation-closed-back-headphones/

Definitely going to use "Protein pads are for the adrenaline junkies" in my review now btw :beyersmile:

If you go by basic rules of thumb when it comes to pad type, it isn't that hard: 1) The more perforated the pad, the more air going in and out, the less seal you get. This can affect bass (body and impact) and upper mids (that ethereal/spacial feeling) and can generally be seen in FR...

Interestingly, for me the installed pads were hybrid lambskin with suede inside, I believe these are going to be the stock pads for Caldera Closed too: Lambskin Deep were in the box as the secondary pads, these are slightly deeper than the hybrid pads and allow more of that ethereal feeling...

Time for my 3rd consecutive CanJam London!

I have some measurements taken but want to re-do some of them because one set does not match what I hear in my ears (which is more important anyway). I just got off a call with Zach where I learnt about a 3rd set of pads he had sent me too, so I'll measure everything this week and share here...

Just started unboxing the BOKEH, it's definitely a looker: I'll have more impressions and measurements to share over time.

A STORM has arrived The cable featured is the Nightjar Acoustics Sovereign 2W, one of the upgrade options for STORM.

lol I'd fight people to get the front of the audition line if this ever happened.

Hey look what arrived earlier today: This is the Caldera Closed using the Queensland Maple wood. It's my first time with any headphones that employ such a gorgeous wood that is also finished so well, so I had to take some photos beyond just the usual reference-against-white-backdrop...

My review of the MOONDROP x Crinacle DUSK is published now for those interested: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/moondrop-x-crinacle-dusk-iems/

Please get some of those stabilized Salire units to CanJam London if possible, I would definitely like to buy one.

Here I was sad that a busy work day kept me from snagging one of those unbelievably gorgeous stabilized Atrium Open sets today but then I got an email which turned that frown upside down:

Ahh yeah I did misread your message and, funnily enough, now I need to try the Final Type-E tips since I have them here too.

Yeah, I'll second the AZLA SednaEarfit tips to help tame the Volür's upper treble. Other options that worked for me include the Softears Ultra Clear and I know some have had good luck with the Coreir brass tips also.

Awww I was looking to snag one of the stabilized Atrium Open sets but work got in the way. Congrats to everyone who managed to get one, I hope it's exactly what you were looking for and then some :)

My review is published now for those interested: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/fiio-k19-desktop-dac-headphone-amplifier/

Since people here seemed to appreciate my I\O Audio VOLARE review, let me share an early preview of my MOONDROP x Crinacle DUSK review here even before it is officially published: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/moondrop-x-crinacle-dusk-iems/