Storm is great. It changed my life.

I wrote a review of the MDR-MV1 here: https://www.audiodiscourse.com/2024/03/sony-mdr-mv1-headphones-review.html While the peak is present in the treble in measurements and it's there in some tracks, it doesnt bother me really ever in the stuff I listen to -- even when I listen to music with...

Dropped off the Oriolus Monachaa with Blotmouse today!

I am playing around with tuning again. I am now liking WM1Z + MX3 + High Gain + PMV2 (although I havent tried it with 1 yet). As for Storm, yes, it does support it pretty well. For some of the tuning options, it does reduce the dynamics, but I think that's more the tuning than the power...

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I have been using the Titan with the WM1A with MrWalkman firmwares (both DMP-Z1 and WM1Z versions), and it seems to do fine with it. Sony tuning has always been more warmer than most, especially with the DMP-Z1 and WM1Z, but it still sounds decent with Titan. I prefer Titan with my Questyle M15i...

It's been a long time since I've ordered from there, but I did used to review stuff from their store. I believe they, like some other stores in China, have specific pickup dates per week for DHL orders.

This is the impression my wallet thanks you for, as someone not ready to buy a new headphone yet. :D :D :D And then there's this one.... I also have a demo loaner unit of the Caldera Closed in (along with the Atrium Closed and Bokeh) and man, the CC is fantastic! I wish it was 100grams lighter...

My initial ZMF Caldera-Closed Impressions with default pads: Initial Impressions of the ZMF Caldera Closed-Back & Default Pads The ZMF Caldera Closed-Back is the closed-back version of the planar magnetic open-back headphone that came out a 1.5 years ago. The open-back Caldera is one of my...

I've had the wonderful opportunity to test-drive the three latest ZMF Closed-Backs and put together my initial set of comparisons of the three here: https://www.audiodiscourse.com/2024/06/zmf-closed-backs-initial-comparison.html Thanks Zach for the opportunity! I'll be posting more on each the...

Initial Impressions of the three newest ZMF closed-back headphones: https://www.audiodiscourse.com/2024/06/zmf-closed-backs-initial-comparison.html

To be fair, I do listen to my MDR-MV1 probably more often than I do the Susvara, but that's mostly because it's conveniently connected to my docking station and I grab for it when I watch videos and quick listens on my computer as opposed to my Susvara which is only connected to my music...

Wow this setup is beautiful! And all of you posting your verites! ahh! You all are making me regret selling mine a couple years ago haha. :D Definitely my favorite looking open back design of the ZMF series.

I believe Holo recommends putting the PSU in the middle if you are going to stack their units on each other. For the Bliss amp, they also recommend a distance height too, which is like double the current feet size on their units. I have my Spring 3 at the bottom and Bliss on top, but I bought...

I've been running Titan off the Questyle M15i with my Samsung Flip 5 and iPad Mini 6 and it sounds quite good. I don't even need to toggle the gain switch to high either. With my Flip, it gets plenty loud at 50% volume meter on low gain with 4.4mm balanced cables. The M15i has a nice neutral...

You mean the opportunity to test out $10k of amazing sounding headphones that now you wanna buy/keep? (my wife won't like that) The Caldera Closed sounds so great. I can't believe it's a closed back. I loved the open version a lot and have considered buying one to pair with my Susvara, but this...

I didn't even notice this thread started! I'll umm share a pic of the new stuff that I got in the other day that Ive been jamming to: Three pack of gear sent to me by Zach to demo ;)

I think it does. A lot of folks I know, including myself, think it's the best one because of its unique qualities like its soundstage its character. The later ones may be a bit more tonally accurate in some ways and more refined and polished but they don't have the raw sound that the original had.

I was just saying this on a discord server a few hours ago.. re holding the WM1A after not using it for years... It's really the ideal size for my hands. It feels great, has a sleek and polished look, screen is appropriately sized, and the UI is wonderful. If they just remade this with slightly...

Yea that's a problem limitation with anything bluetooth. The CODEC compression reduces dynamics. It's not as bad with LDAC, but the other codecs are much more noticeable.

Just tried out Titan with the GoPods and it works pretty well. On my Samsung Flip 5, I using about 75-85% of the volume meterwith Roon Arc app. On other TWS adapters I've owned, I don't think the Titan would get loud enough. Other than that, sound is pretty good with these adapters.

i also just got a WM1A again, and got the custom firmware installed on it. I am digging the Midnight Neutral + J3 + PlusV2 + high gain setting right now. Sounds pretty good with the Symphonium Titan and Subtonic Storm. I am pushing the upper ends of the WM1A's volume limits, but the CFW's high...

how much power do you really need? some DAPs get well over 1W now. It's still an IEM at the end of the day, and I say this as an owner of the Subtonic Storm, the most inefficient IEM that I am aware of (not counting the shure e-stats or the Soranik XMEMS stuff). The majority of what people are...

Received the oriolus monachaa today and everything seems good to me. Dig the vannuys gear it comes with!

for blues + jazz combo, i really like Cory Wong other jazz trios I dig which kind of have a rock/electronic element to them: GoGo Penguin Tingvall Trio EST Bill Laurance and/or Snarky Puppy Jacob Karlzon 3 Joey Alexander Horns: Kamasi Washington