Psyched to hear your impressions. My pair should arrive in the next few days.

The Monarch Mk3 is magnificent. I just know it has a similar tuning philosophy to the Hype 4. I have zero regrets about what I spent on my MMK3, and I have a tough time imagining what could be improved by spending more.

Under 1000 the Monarch is just a Hype 4 but more.

Guessing 200-250$.

I've had my Himalaya for weeks and I still give it a ton of listening time. It's so full and impactful sounding. I hope more folks get the chance to try those out. My profile picture might be a bit of a clue about my opinions of the Himalaya. :sweat_smile:

I would strongly strongly disagree with that. I like the 4U, but it's lack of sub-bass and upper end air make it way less fun and dynamic than the Delci. It's absolutely smooth though, and with great tonality. I just find the 4U kinda dull.

Haven't had any issues with the Spring Tips that came with them. Honestly the bigger annoyance is they flip inside out whenever I take them out, so basically the opposite problem.

Completely agreed! Clearly it's for someone, and it's fine if in this instance I'm not that someone.

Agreed. I think it's decent, but the lack of low end and upper end leaves it feeling a little congested to me(despite really good timbre and overall sound). Great to see some other folks feeling much more positively about it. Maybe just not my vibe.

Where are you seeing 900+? Hifigo will often put super high prices on unreleased IEMs but that typically has no bearing on the final cost. Pretty sure the 61t will end up in the 200-250$ range.

It's a very mellow listen. Basically no shoutiness to my ears.

That's what I've been using with mine and they're terrific!

Sounds like a 61t is on the way! 1DD/6BA!

Just posted my first full review! I took a look at the quite pleasant Tanchjim 4U! Thanks for checking it out if you have a few minutes! Rest assured I'll improve as I write more and figure out more of a system. :)...