Zen Phono Signature for DL103r

z1r is the most beautiful sounding IEM ever to me, but cannot stand being bombarded by the bass for hours, hehe

I've said this before. M7 is also one IEM you can crank up and not get dizzy.

M9 really boring for pop/rock. But heavenly for classical, especially opera. I listen to a lot of classical, so overall it's not boring for me, while other IEMs are crap for this genre.

Solaris mid looks bigger, but it looks like a ghost.

Tried it on EX1000 also, worked well also. It's now my 2nd best for this IEM. The ML-size Sony hybrid still sound best, but take effort to push far in.

Thought of replacing M9 with VX for my daily listening... but, now listening to my speaker setup, M9 is the one closest to the sound, not even Z1R.. also remember the sound of orchestra in a studio-like venue (smallish, damped), and sound of M9 is closest.. but not really close also, just the...

They also scale well with better electronics, in contrast to andro and even z1r.

For M9, now using cheapo large tip with medium bore, thick hard stem, I cut 2mm from the stem.. feels and prolly sound like custom IEM, wide contact area & shallow insert but tip is very near the canal. Better details, less mid bass. It's rivalling my VX now, but maybe cuz i haven't optimize...

Cut out the DAC, make it simpler, smaller & cheaper. Don't include 2.5mm.

Not questioning what works for you or not.. but you found your slower bass in full BA iem vs hybrid?

Well you want slower bass decay, and now also faster transients.. so good luck to you :).

Go for IER-M9 ler.

Slight recessed, recessed, behind... i don't mind, because the mids have body, not hollow, not peaky, it's.. yummy

I have M9 and 8sh and I agree to you.