So how much difference in sound is there between Kann Alpha to the MAX ? Is there really much difference? Note: I don't stream like many, FLAC files with playlist.

Dont have many IEM's but I decided to purchase the ThieAudio Monarch (Did buy it from a reputable place) baed on hearing them recently. They showed up today. My listening bliss left as quick as I opened the box.. In one image you can see the box is labeled as the Monarch . Open and its the...

...answer is the statement. I own the OG, tried the SP and 2020 and all sounded excellent but I stayed with the OG. Just like the turning best for me. I will admit these are SEXY as H*LL though =)...

I have a Cowon R2 and love it with the Solaris. Has the 10 Band EQ/BBE and many other tuning aspects. EDIT: Link to specs if it helps. http://www.cowonglobal.com/product_wide/PLENUER2/product_page_1.php

Thanks everyone. I just ordered spiral dots (could not get the ++ on amazon), Azla Light and thought I would toss in Spinfit just to see. Will order the W peel also.

Joined the club..!! I agree with all the reviews. Amazing texture/layers/detail with the perfect balance of bass. The SPACE is really hard to explain for an IEM, have to hear it to truely understand. Nothing is prefect, nor does something fit everyone, but wow do these just draw you in hard...

...on new IEM's for the R2, the 425's did there job for years. Spent weeks read on every TOTL IEM's from all companies, many I had never heard of. *Alot of good stuff out there..! As noted was looking what would provided the "best' overall sound. Balanced, spacious, layered, clear, etc...

Excellent write up. Read your reviews often.

Given its all around ability would Campfire Audio Solaris be a good match on the R2? I listen to many types of music. (Rock, Country, Pop/Hphop, Dnce, EM, some classical)

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...seems the ball park for a lot of excellent ones. I take care of my items but durable should be on the list, given I had my J3 up until now =) ** I have used Shure 425 for years FTR. Funny thing I notice reviews in 2010-2013 all at 4 or 5 star ratings. Picked them in up in 2011. Reviews...

LOL yea has been some time with the J3. Heard a lot of the new DAC combos in the last year that I thought sounded better but was not sure if going for a for full replacement was worth the $$$. As we know once you flip its all in LOL

Thanks everyone. Already sent replacement request to amazon, should have it in a few days. .Sad as I really wanted to test it this weekend. Probably dating myself (sadly) but I have used a J3 for a long time /wFiio amp. Shure headphones (SE425). Honestly never felt the need to upgrade but...

...plugged it into one of the desktops at the house and a pop box came up saying "Power Surge on Hub Port" . I did not get that on the two laptops. *For record it charged the player with the cable that came with it on the laptop find but once it was full the next item below starting popping...

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If you have an amp that is really strong and don't mind burn in time, the AGK 701/2's are right around that price and open back.  They are not bass machines but they have plenty for the music you provided.  Again though they do take power to really let them breath.

Quote:   I have the Q's and I had a chance to listen to the K's this week.  There seems to be a bit better bass in the Q's, it is hard to tell honestly.  It may just be more impact in the low MID bass range giving that impression. They do play pretty deep, heard but not felt like some...

Now I am in the wait mode,,, Hopeful it will come soon.

Thanks for the quick feedback, just wanted to confirm my research   TUBES  >  FOOD 

All genres of music and using Q701's right now.  Knowing these are hard to drive HF's and the Lyr is very a strong amp plus the reviews make me believe it is a good fit. I plan on getting the 6BZ7 tubes and a set of the original ones.     Secondary thought is when I start to add more HF the...

Subscribed,   I am very interested to hear the feedback from other owners on the K/Q701's.  I have Q701's and love sound, but I am now looking to get a dedicated AMP that will have significant power to bring them alive.   I use my PC or J3 to play mainly FLAC files for listening.  I am...

late post but I have a J3 and REO's...using them now while typing!  I used it for a about 8 months like this until I picked up PA2V2 amp and I did not know what I was missing.    It sounded good without the amp but was missing impact to the bass unless you pushed into the 30's on the...

Quote: I would say they still have the "airy" sound but now it is much more full.  There must be some difference in the Q model that allows the bass and mid bass to be stronger with more impact then the K.  Not a extreme amount but better. Would I say it has the bass of a HD650 no, but...

Messed up the post structure above but the second part was my response, my bad    Anyway, I found the Denon on sale today looking around, best price I have seen on them.  Not sure if it is best but can not find anyone else better right now.  ...

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