[livingmusic]

I posted this in the Campfire Vega thread but I thought I should post it here as well since the TG334 seems to have fallen out of favor in this forum.

I have owned the Vegas for more than 2 months now. They are the clearest, crispest and most dynamic phones I have. I also own the Dita Truths, Fitear Parterres, Sony EX 1000s, IE800, Audeze Sine and Grado PS500.
The Vegas were the ones I’d listen to when I wanted to be impressed by my music collection (Tidal).
Then I walked into Jaben in Singapore last week just to buy ear tips and grumbled that they never have a ready TG334 for me to buy. I could not order one from them as I am currently based in Shanghai. They had a limited edition Chinese New Year red version in stock. So I bought it.
I first encountered the TG334 when it first came out and loved it. Could not afford it at the time and managed the Parterres as the closest to what I was looking for.Eventually, I gave up on the Parterres as I found I prefer the sound of dynamic drivers. There is a greater immediacy to them.
When I got the Vegas, they trumped every phone I owned. They are more immediate, clear and detailed. But I kept going back to my Dita Truths as I feel that the Truths have a more “analog” like quality to them even as the bass does not extend as low and the mids sound a little recessed by comparison. But the mids on the Truths had a more “silky” quality to them. On the Vegas the mids, voices, are more clear and clinical.
Now, also because they are new, I am listening to my TG334 mostly. It is like the singer is in front of you. The mids remind me of my audition of the LCD4. The kind that with the right song, moves you emotionally. And that is my current view of my two favorite phones. The Vegas are when I want to “see” my music in all its crystal clarity (with a bass boost that is well judged and also very clear). The TG334 is when I want my music to move me emotionally (especially with female vocals).

Wanted to set out the contrast as I thought some may find it interesting. And I notice the TG334 does not get very much attention anymore. Given the current state of equipment in the market, if my Vegas or TG334s fail, I will replace them. I cannot say the same for my other phones.

@PCKS Agreed, the thread seemed rather quiet these days... The 334 is, afterall, a phone from half a decade ago (still one of my favs) (still the most mesmerizing female vocals I've heard on iems). On the good side it also means that the trade and technology development had not slowed down since.
 
I've never heard the CA Vega, and by your impression they seem to go in different directions.
 
What equipment/sources do you use to drive? Perhaps 334 is less "source-picky" comparatively?

 

[livingmusic]

I m using 000cable with it heaven matched.

Ahh 000 rarely even appear from 2nd hand markets... Itching to get one

 

[Shinra Kuonji]

http://fitear.jp/music/fitearcustom/
New Fitear Customs going to be announced around April according to Suyama's Fitear Twitter .
It's going to be called the "Fitear Custom "

 

[nakedtoes]

Now they dun state how many drivers inside

 

[tangents]

What tips are those in your photo (and where can I get some)? TIA

 

[PCKS]

They are Fitear biflanges. Jaben in Singapore sells them and has plenty in stock. I have moved to Spinfits for my fitears and am staying with the biflanges in the Vegas. The Vegas are sensitive to a vacum in the ear and effectively "shut down" if you create a vacum in the ear. I find that the biflanges provide isolation whilst avoiding this vacum effect.

I discovered that the spinfits allow the TG334's to sit perfectly in my ear without need for adjustment for hours.

Even with the biflanges, the Vegas need to be adjusted every now and then. But they stay on the longest for me without need for adjustment and are easiest to get the right fit on insertion.

 

[tangents]

They are Fitear biflanges. Jaben in Singapore sells them and has plenty in stock. I have moved to Spinfits for my fitears and am staying with the biflanges in the Vegas. The Vegas are sensitive to a vacum in the ear and effectively "shut down" if you create a vacum in the ear. I find that the biflanges provide isolation whilst avoiding this vacum effect.

 
Thanks! I know exactly what you mean regarding the vacuum effect with Vega and SpinFit tips. Down-sizing to small (from my usual medium) worked out for me.

 

[flipper203]

Hello, I am looking for a balanced cable to go with my 334 and the sony WM1A. Any advice for a cable at $300 max

 

[productred]

Hello, I am looking for a balanced cable to go with my 334 and the sony WM1A. Any advice for a cable at $300 max

Strongly recommend Orb cables, they do have Fitear to 4.4mm cables off the shelf. Excellent build quality and SQ, even though it is a no hassle no bling copper cable.

 

[flipper203]

Strongly recommend Orb cables, they do have Fitear to 4.4mm cables off the shelf. Excellent build quality and SQ, even though it is a no hassle no bling copper cable.

I don't find the associated website? Do they ship to europe?

 

[productred]

I don't find the associated website? Do they ship to europe?

Not sure they sell directly from their website but you may try their retailers.

Effect Audio also makes wonderful cables and they do offer Fitear variants with 4,4mm plug.

 

[flipper203]

yes but which one ti choose!

 

[Tulku1967]

Do you think this French seller is an authorized Fitear dealer?
She wrote to me, that the headset arrives in a next week from my order.


Thanks for the reply!

 

[deafdoorknob]

Just picked up the Parterre. My quest is complete (for now).

 

[Virtu Fortuna]

Posted a small article on HFN about 334.