[ExTubeGamer]

I've been waiting for almost a month that my timeless will arrive. The IEM is still at a sorting facility. When it arrives next week I'm gonna compare it to my starfields and my KZ IEMs.

 

[Fat Larry]

Mine should be here within the week. Really looking forward to them.

It's rough ordering something this anticipated when there's holiday's in China though...

 

[Chupi383]

I wonder if it will be worth it having what I already have (Mest, Clairvoyance, Isabellae)

If you get the Timeless, I'd be interested in how it compares. I don't have any of those 3 but I'd say it trades blows with my other favorite IEM, Shure SE846.

 

[bryanrj]

I was interested in upgrade to 7hz from my Aria but after seen this QC problem with a lot of channel imbalance I've decided to not invest any money on it and wait for a revision or a new model from Timeless that for sure will be released in a not so far future. This type of problem in 200 USD product is not acceptable to me. Hope they launch a improoved product soon.

 

[TWidXugA]

@redrol has a very interesting video about soundstage, with a relevant mention of the 7hz timeless. In short, QC issues might explain why some 7hz timeless have excellent soundstage, some have a brick wall instead, and some (like Crin's) just have channel imbalance... a bit of an echo of the discussion going on at HifiGuides.



I will pass on the timeless for now, until bad QC reports slow down, or shipping times improve, so I can return a defective pair without too much hassle.

 

[redrol]

@redrol has a very interesting video about soundstage, with a relevant mention of the 7hz timeless. In short, QC issues might explain why some 7hz timeless have excellent soundstage, some have a brick wall instead, and some (like Crin's) just have channel imbalance... a bit of an echo of the discussion going on at HifiGuides.



I will pass on the timeless for now, until bad QC reports slow down, or shipping times improve, so I can return a defective pair without too much hassle.

thanks for checking out my video!

Someone posted a comment that owns the Timeless. They said that they have an imbalance which is obvious and after eq'ing the louder side with a 10k notch, the sound stage became much more 3D. How about that?! Super interesting.

 

[Lokiiami]

thanks for checking out my video!

Someone posted a comment that owns the Timeless. They said that they have an imbalance which is obvious and after eq'ing the louder side with a 10k notch, the sound stage became much more 3D. How about that?! Super interesting.

Felt so lucky I've gotten perfect set

 

[holsen]

Felt so lucky I've gotten perfect set

I've got another perfect set!

 

[Lokiiami]

I guess I've cheap luck. Bought over 10 chifi and cheaper ones from KZ/CLA to Goldplanar to 7hz and IMR, none gave me issue at all and lasted long time. However drivers and connectors issues within a few days for Empyrean, UM Mest 1 and Shure KSE1200

 

[cn11]

I liked the Timeless so much I have bought another set, before my return even gets shipped out! Hope the next one doesn't have the channel imbalance problem.

 

[Chupi383]

I got lucky on the Timeless too -- I can't hear any real channel imbalance, and when I do it's always a fit/tip issue and re-inserting them a couple times fixes it. I hear a nicely wide soundstage, though not with the striking amount of empty space between instruments I can hear on the SE846.

Also, on studio mixed tracks, Timeless sounds more like it's right in front of me, with each instrument coming from an area of space. That's not to say three blob imaging, it's not three blob, it's just not completely pinpoint accurate. SE846 sounds like point sound sources on a straight line going through my head and stretching out some ways on either side, which I suppose is more accurate considering that's what a studio mix is. Timeless strikes me as more natural and a bit more forgiving in this regard.

 

[chickenmoon]

I've been thinking these Timeless are pleasant TOTL sound for a fraction of the price, no QC issues for me so far, was well worth it sticking with the purchase.

 

[Fat Larry]

You give me hope @chickenmoon. The last set I bought was the GK10.... Really not in the mood for another over hyped disappointment with QC issues.

 

[sabloke]

Stupid thinking. Be able to buy a 200 USD set of IEM does not make you better than anyone so why let that disgusting idea slip of your mind as if people who are concerned about the reliability of spoken set doesn't have money to buy it? You just sound arrogant. So be it, congratulations to you sir for being able to buy a 200 USD set of IEM made in china. I am jealous.

Ugh, triggered much? What is stupid is baseless bad mouthing 7Hz. Just buy the damn thing if you want it or don't.
Yeah, this is my most expensive piece of chi-fi, I admit that. My other IEM is Japanese, made by Sony, the chunky IER-Z1R. You might have heard of it, perhaps? Glad to see the Timeless is giving it a good run for the money. Its tone and presentation reminds me of Oppo PM-3 for some reason and that's a good thing!

 

[Lokiiami]

Ok we need this now