AüR Audio Aure and HIBY R8 II ready for a musical night. So much reviews and new sets all the time, my green gem hardly get as much time it deserve. Still manages to drag me into the music in its intimate way, a true bargain for the vocal lover.
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fidgeraldo
Headphoneus Supremus
I specifically am talking about that Monarch Mk II cause I’ve heard it myself and can confirm the graph IS accurate to what I heard vs the other sets graphed on MMagtech’s rig. I’ve heard all the sets in question and those sets listened to how they graphed.Plus, let's not forget that measuring rigs have become "a dime a dozen", which makes them not only cheaper, but a bit less accurate in some cases. There are slight differences in each rig (even among the same model), and then there is the coupler that is used. Some are better than others, and some use ears, and some even use a mold of their own ears. This will indeed make measurements different, just like we all hear things differently, due in part because of the shape, depth, width of our ears.
While these measurements are indeed an important tool, these are best used as a simple reference rather than a scientific comparison.
The point is that just like IEMs (even summit-fi) they aren't always 100% accurate sounding across the board, no matter the claim from the manufacturer. The difference here is that rather than each ear hearing it differently, differing electronics and seals, and etc... in the measuring rig might cause these variances (this can also be affected by the shape of the IEM being measured as well) and so these rigs can also hear it differently as well (to put it in the same terms as our hearing).
These are just my $.02...
I’m not making any other statement about other graphs and sets.
From all the sets I've heard, there can only be one with truest-to-life vocal reproduction and it is the Green Girl below in my humble opinion.
DingDongMonster
100+ Head-Fier
I did ask about this one. Unfortunately, it won't be made again. 
fidgeraldo
Headphoneus Supremus
Classifieds... everyday checkUnfortunately, it won't be made again.
fidgeraldo
Headphoneus Supremus
Yup...I agree; mine IER Z1R as well...but someone will always sell eventually.You'll never see my Aure there...
ssantan2
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Even better, set up an alert on hifishark! I love my the Aure and I gotta agree, the only set I have heard with better vocals is the Storm. Its a great compliment with the Ascension since those vocals come at the expense of midbass.Classifieds... everyday check
Been shared before here, and it also now on the product page. Nothing on squig yet.
https://www.auraudio.store/product-page/ascnesion
microzyma
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You guys, say some more good things about Ascension please. I'm some weeks away from receiving mine and the waiting...
DingDongMonster
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It's currently my favourite IEM irrespective of price. I stopped buying IEMs after getting the Ascension. Actually, that is a lie. I've ordered a Neon Pro since.
microzyma
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This is my first expensive IEM purchase since 2019(!) when I bought a used Kaiser Encore for a little under twice the price of Ascension. Out of curiosity I got Crinacle Red and Blue Zero more recently. Very much looking forward hearing Ascension.
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