Quick review and impressions



About the Headphones/Specs
Made in Ukraine.

•Driver, 100mm planar magnetic
•Impedance: 45 Ohm
•Sensitivity: 93db/mw
•Weight: 530g without cable
•Connector type: 2x4 pin xlr
•1 Year Warranty
These are custom made. Choice of colour, cups such as, open, semi open, closed and choice of earpads such as, leather, perforated, velour and hybrid can be chosen when dealing with Sasha online.

Build

The Tres 45 is mainly built of wood, metals and solid yet flexible plastics. It feels like a tank and I don't see anyone breaking these unless you are throwing them around and mistreating them. Overall there are some things for improvment but they are slight nit picks.

The cups rotate, so they spin freely, it would be nice if they had a stopper of some sort. The headband is also plastic. While I don't feel it's weak or will easily break, a metal headband would be nice. The earpads are of great quality, but they aren't memory foam. I have no issue here, but for some, it may impact comfort. Overall, I really do love the build and have no other complaints.



Quick sound impressions

This is done with the Tres 45 in open configuration and leather earpads with no cloth behind the grills as I feel this is the best sounding set up to my ears. If you'd like to know about semi open cups and different earpads, please feel free to ask me.

The Tres 45 has a neutral, to slightly bright tuning. It is no where near as bright as the Hifiman Arya or HD800s. But it does have a upper mid and slight treble energy. The low end extends beautifully and has a slight roll off from 40hz. But it is fast, hard hitting, very clean and rumbles beautifully. Low mids are full and extremely clear, they have emotion and soul and give grunt to male vocals and power to guitars. Upper mids have good energy. But at times, they can sound just a bit distant, this is due to the tuning, but overall, there is great clarity and heaps of detail. They never sound fatiguing and I can listen for hours. The treble has good air and energy. There is a few small peaks but nothing major. Overall it has great sparkle and detail is some of the best under $1000. Soundstaging is large and deep. It is precise but also I do feel it scales and depends on the gear used.

Quick Comparisons

Gear used.

Ifi pro ICAN

Ifi Pro IDSD

UAPP



Focal Clear MG

Immediatly I'll say. The Clear MG is not my headphone of choice. While it certainly is an amazing can. I did not click with the sound signature. Yes there was amazing clarity, and the dynamic slam is great. It sounded shouty and forceful at times. Going back and forth, the Tres has all the detail, clarity while just being so effortless, smooth and I could just lay back and listen and yet, not feel like I was missing out. Soundstage again, the Tres has the upper hand, when it came to imaging. The Clear MG is extremely pin point, but I felt the Tres 45 had the edge, there was height to it and it just spreaded music all around me with pure emotion. Would I give the Clear MG another go? Maybe. But so far, the Tres 45 is the clear winner for me. Also, when it came to the speed of the driver. I was surprised how quick the Tres is. It certainly has the speed of a 2k planar.

Audeze LCD-X 2021.

Now, this was the one I spent most time with. I'll admit, I am considering getting myself a LCD-X 2021. It is different when compared to the Tres 45. But it is no way better. Only build obviously is a step up. But sound quality wise. The Tres does some things better, and the LCD-X does some things better. And it really comes to personal taste. Soundstage. The Tres 45 is larger. I just feel so much depth in the music and heaps of air. Width is similar but the height on the Tres hands down is larger. Imaging though, they both are on par but due to sound staging, the Tres wins. Detail on both are superb. The Tres does bring more low end texture and detail, I also feel separation is a smidge better. But its hard to beat that Audeze slam. Mids on the LCD-X are more forward but the Tres is still as detailed and they feel thicker and overall emotion comes out more. Do you prefer forward and clear mids or more natural and emotional mids? Overall they both have beautiful mids but I do feel that strings have a slight edge on the Tres. Treble, the LCD-X has a touch more energy up top but I feel the Tres has overall more air. When it comes to detail, it was hard to pick which wins. They both feel similar but it's just presented differently. The LCD-X brings everything to you while the Tres lets you lay back and says, what would you like to hear? But so far, while they both are different. The Tres is my personal pick and the soundstage and imaging just win me over. When it comes to driver speed. The LCD-X is a smidge faster and I do feel this makes them sound more pin point at first, but also due to the soundstage being smaller, it helps with it sounding very exact. But once you get past the soundstage on the Tres 45. You realise that imaging is freaking amazing on them. Surprisingly the LCD-X 2021 leaks more than the Tres 45 , I thought it would be the other way around

HEDDphone.

Ok speed on the HEDDphone. Is fast. Damn fast. Certainly faster than the Tres. But now, it is a headphone that does good on some genres and not so good on others. Do I see myself owning them? Yes. But the tuning is a bit so so. Now they are very amazing headphones at what they can do. Amazing speed. Great detail. They arent fatiguing. And great layering. But they fall short on many other things. Mids can sound wonky and off sometimes. This affects detail too and some songs sound weirdly veild and some sound amazing and so clear. Treble detail is damn good. I'll say it brings out a bit more detail than the Tres. But it can become a bit piercy sometimes. Not fatiguing. But just a touch spikey. Very slightly. Imaging can also be a bit weird. It can be a little blobby sometimes. And sounds seem to merge together a bit. Soundstage is great though, beautiful depth to the music and great sense of width and height. But unfortunately these certain downs make this a headphone that really need to be used for specific genres.

Austrian Audio HI-X65

They both have a similar tuning but the Tres 45 feels more complete while the HI-X65 feels more analytical and detailed focused with roll off in the low end. This makes the HI-X65 sound more lean and sterile. While the Tres 45 feels more like a headphone made for musical enjoyment. The HI-X65 sounds more like a tool for studio use. In the high treble, the HI-X65 has more sparkle and a touch more energy. The Tres 45 sounds a little more laid back but I feel it has more detail than the HI-X65 while also being more full sounding. When it comes to upper mids, the HI-X65 again has more energy, maybe a touch too much. But then something sounds off, as if there is a slight gap between low mids to upper mids. The Tres 45 feels more complete and fuller sounding though maybe not as clear but this is due to tuning as overall detail I feel the Tres 45 gives more of it. Low mids, again, the Tres 45 just feels fuller and more complete. Grunt in guitars, male vocals have more oomph. And I don't see the HI-X65 doing anything better. The low end on the Tres 45 is fuller and extends much further. Though the HI-X65 is very fast and very clean here but starts to roll off a little early. Imaging and soundstaging is no slouch on both. But the Tres 45 takes the cake here. Being bigger, wider, deeper and more precise.

Avantone Planar

The Avantone Planar is a very neutral/warm tuned headphone. Nothing stands out in its tuning and can sound muffled or dark to those that are more used to headphones tuned by the harmen curve. The Tres 45 has more upper mid and treble energy. It is much more detail and larger sounding. Though I do feel the Avantone Planar can be used for studio use but for overall musical enjoyment. The Tres 45 is my pick. It has more low end extension while being fast and cleaner. It also rumbles and slams harder. Low mids have more grunt and emotion while upper mids have more energy amd sound much less muffled in comparison to the Avantone Planar. Treble is more alive on the Tres 45 and overall, the Tres 45 is more exciting to listen. I can see myself using the Avantone Planar for studio and mastering use, as it healps me hear peaks and flaws on mixes where mids may be to forward, or treble is mixed to hot. But for actual music listening, eq would be my resort for the Avantone Planar as it is tuned to neutral and laidback. Very reference.

Ultrasone Edition 11


Immediatly, these two can not be anymore different than eachother. The Tres 45 being more neutral with a slight upper mid and treble boost. And the Edition 11 being more U shaped. Having elevated sub and mids bass and a sparkly, energetic treble. When it comes to a bassheads dream, the Edition 11 is one of those cans. For me, it's one of Ultrasones best tuned cans. As the treble is no where near as sharp and bright like the others. And it actually is a very enjoyable and fun tuning. Low end is big, but never bloated and has good control. Mids are pushed back slightly, but have good clarity, treble for the sensitive may get a little spicy, but for me, it's sparkly, has great energy and overall a very fun can to listen to. It does amazing with edm, classic rock, rap/hip-hop. All sorts of bass driven music is great to listen to with these. Though while the Tres 45 is tuned differently, I find myself leaning towards the Tres so much more. It may not rumble and slam like the Edition 11. But the low end is so so so much more cleaner and detailed. Mids still have amazing grunt and emotion. Treble is not as energetic, but raw detail is on another level. Soundstaging is similar between the two, but the Tres 45 is more precise while I feel depth on the Edition 11 is endless. They both are very different overall. But I'll be keeping the Edition 11 even if the Tres 45 has taken the crown. I still have a basshead in me.

EQ
While I feel the Tres 45 doesn't need eq. I am a strong believer that all headphones can benefit from it. I do feel the Tres 45 really shines with just a few adjustments. I will not post the Eqs here as they are not my own. But all credits to Oratory1990. The eq info can be found on the Sash Tres forum here on page 63.
Conclusion

Overall, I feel the Tres 45 is amazing value and shows that you don't need to spend thousands to get great audio. I wish Sasha all the best for his company and will be awaiting what other amazing gems he'll come up with next.

Intro
The Oriveti New Primacy, what a diamond this iem is. In my review I will not be posting much photos as other reviews show the beauty of these and all accessories and unboxing. So it has been months since I purchased the New Primacy, it has been a struggle for me as I study and currently don't work, so saving up money is a mission for me. But am I glad I saved up, and may I tell you, I haven't been wowed by a headphone or iem in a good while. This is my first review, so I will try my best and I am giving a full honest review.

Build/Fit.
The build on these is outstanding, they feel solid in the hand yet very light and smooth. They come in three colours, Matte black, Shiny black and Mocha. I personally like the matte black as it has a more stealthy look but still are beautiful in person. The fit is extremely comfortable and I have worn them for 6 hours and more with no issues what so ever. The included tips are of good quality and I ended up using the double flange eartips that come in the box.

Sound
Ok, I will end this review with three words. Buy them now! Just kidding, but these little gems are truly amazing for the asking price and it shows how competitive the iem world is getting.

Lows
The bass on the New Primacy is a bass that can trick you, I have discovered that it can either be tamed and relaxing or aggressive and full in a very delicious way. Going to the sub bass, it doesn't extend to the lowest but yet does not feel as it is lacking, it has a very nice rumble but it stays in control at all times without any mud or flabby boom. The sub bass has amazing texture and detail and the only iems I have ever encountered to have this quality were the Etymotic Er4Xr and the Campfire Audio Andromeda, I was amazed with what it could pull off and it leaves me wanting to never take them out of my ears, but no these are not basshead iems, but yes they can pull off some serious weight when needed. The mid bass has a softer approach, but it is very soothing which makes the overall feel of the sound smooth but full. The bass has a quick and tight feel but also it has this airy quality to it which can fill your brain with delicious layers of rumble and punch.

Mids
The mids on the New Primacy are crystal clear but very lush, they pack amazing amounts of detail and can entice you the more you listen but no they are not detail monsters. Guitars have this full crisp nature, but sound so natural, male and female vocals are beautifully presented and I yet have not been disappointed. Listening to Calle 13 La veulta al mundo was heavenly, the guitar was thick but layered, I could hear the plucks and strums of each string, the vocals were warm and upfront and the flute was airy and silky smooth, I literally could not stop smiling. It will be a good while untill I listen to iems that could give this much emotion.

Treble
The treble in the New Primacy is nicely extended, treble lovers may want a tad more sparkle but I find the treble perfect. I have had no issues with the treble and find it to be beautifully executed, it has this smooth nature but can give a burst of energy when called for, the treble gives the New Primacy an overall airy feel and has a nice drive.

Soundstage/Imaging
The soundstage is above average, with very good depth but width is a tad less, what is special about the New Primacy is that it can give a very good depth of sound, making it sound deep and wide but still sound intimate but no where near congested. It gives this feel of you being there with the band, in a extremely special place like the Sydney Opera House but they are only playing for you and no one else. The imaging is very good, placing vocals, instruments and crowds all in the right place. Listening to Wetmusik live recordings, when the crowds would be cheering, i'd be put right in the crowd, I could hear the people whistling and cheering completely around me and next to me but once the music played I was the performer.

A big but...
All of this was done only using my HTC 10 connected to my Fiio Q5 and poweramp alpha with flac files, but how does the New Primacy scale? Well I can say it scales bloody amazingly. There is one issue though, the New Primacy is very sensitive and on different sources and amps I could hear hiss but on some I could not. So I decided to purchase a Dunu 75 Ohm impedance plug, this stopped all the hissing but made the New Primacy harder to drive luckily it didn't effect the sound in any negative way and stayed true to the original sound, so I got my trusty Elemental Watson and my ohh my, was my mind blown. I honestly did not think a small iem like the New Primacy could give me such a powerful sound like this. The bass would reach lower and the detail and texture was improved dramatically, it was so lush at the same time but would punch harder. The mids came a tad bit more forward, but it was relaxed and natural, the details though, the details were divine, it would give to you so effortlessly, and guitars just sounded spine tingling good. Vocals had so much emotion it was an amazing experience and easily I could price this iem 3-5 times more the asking price, yes it was that good. The treble got a little more bite and the extension improved, but still remained smooth but the detail improved as well, the energy it could give was some of the best I've heard, how could an iem be so fun but relaxing at the same time? Now this is were the biggest improvement lays. The soundstage and imaging. The soundstage improved dramatically throwing sounds all around me, going left to right, front to back, up to down. It became Lyra ii level, the imaging was spectacular, not as good as the Lyraii but I can say it got damn close. The Lyra ii had a slightly clearer tone with vocals sounding cleaner and drums having more impact but the Oriveti had a smoother feel with more prat and fun, it was truly addictive.

Conclusion
The Oriveti New Primacy is a iem that punches seriously above its asking price. Depending on what music you play, it will give you the mood that song is supposed to give, may it be smooth, aggressive, slow, fast or all at the same time it will give it to you and it is not afraid to give you its best. It truly is an iem made for audiophiles and people that appreciate music, but it also is a small little gem with a big secret. If you treat it right and give it what it really wants, it will reward you with something you never ever saw coming. It will slap you on the face with a gust of fresh air and teleport you into a new world of sound. The right source and amp can really bring out a whole new iem. All I can say is, Oriveti has done an amazing service for us all with the New Primacy. Giving us a flagship iem with a price that is unbeatable. The only con I could really give is that the case is to beautiful to carry as if you drop it, it will scratch the nice aluminium. But I all in all, best bang for the buck of the year.

Update: I have been listening to the New Primacy for a very long time and it still is my daily iem as it is comfortable, beautiful and the sound is smooth like a baby's bottom. I have done a cable upgrade as I felt this iem could truly do more as it had those Knowles drivers. So I have upgraded to an Effect Audio Ares ii cable and swaped the eartips to spinfits cp100, the sound has changed a very good bit. Lows extend much lower while having better rumble, impact, texture and detail, it has also became much tighter and cleaner overall. The mids are upfront now, feeling more balanced than before and much clearer with details poping out but still focused on texture rather than detail retrieval, but still keeping the smoothness this iem is known for, the highs have more extension and clarity without any annoying spikes. The soundstage is bigger now going in all direction but I feel it has slightly more depth than width, instrument separation has improved much further now all sounds have distinct spot. Truly liking them more than The Campfire Lyra ii and Beyerdynamic Xelento. I am overall very impressed, if I could rate them 6 stars I would : )