[Pigeon X]

The guy on hifi guides might be selling his set by the way, so if anyone here wants to try to get a set without waiting in line, might be worth seeking him out.

 

[sateric]

Currently working on getting the best fit for me. Gonna be ordering some tips to try and get a more comfortable seal and minimize pressure.

I currently have a 7 BA custom iem I bought in 2015 for 1000 dollars. Initial impressions are they pretty much trade blows with each other. This headphone is definately not a bass heads cup of tea, not that its a bad thing. Got to listen some more before I can say much else.

I will say this. 120 dollars for this thing shipping included is an absolute steal!

 

[Bitsir]

Currently working on getting the best fit for me. Gonna be ordering some tips to try and get a more comfortable seal and minimize pressure.

I currently have a 7 BA custom iem I bought in 2015 for 1000 dollars. Initial impressions are they pretty much trade blows with each other. This headphone is definately not a bass heads cup of tea, not that its a bad thing. Got to listen some more before I can say much else.

I will say this. 120 dollars for this thing shipping included is an absolute steal!

Well, as long as it isn't anemic... The most important aspect of bass in my opinion is tightness and sense of "bounce". Urbanfun YBF has got that springy, bouncy quality that I value. Is the Lokahi like that, or is it more of a quick and dry deal typical of BA?

 

[sateric]

Well, as long as it isn't anemic... The most important aspect of bass in my opinion is tightness and sense of "bounce". Urbanfun YBF has got that springy, bouncy quality that I value. Is the Lokahi like that, or is it more of a quick and dry deal typical of BA?

The bass is nice and tight, with good extension. I have not listened to YBF so I cant really say if the bass quality im listening to matches with yours exactly. In the end these are still BA so it will never really be the same as a dynamic. However I would say Lokahi bass is very good for a BA

 

[Bitsir]

The bass is nice and tight, with good extension. I have not listened to YBF so I cant really say if the bass quality im listening to matches with yours exactly. In the end these are still BA so it will never really be the same as a dynamic. However I would say Lokahi bass is very good for a B

I'm gonna pick ur brain a bit more here... How is the imaging? 3D at all? Detail retrieval?

 

[James Shoegazer]

Well, as long as it isn't anemic... The most important aspect of bass in my opinion is tightness and sense of "bounce". Urbanfun YBF has got that springy, bouncy quality that I value. Is the Lokahi like that, or is it more of a quick and dry deal typical of BA?

Bass notes have a bit of yummy wholesome decay. Imaging and details are above average in that price range. I think @tgx78 gave a very upfront and accurate description of it

 

[tgx78]

Well except for sustained subsonic notes (such as a pipe organ), Lokahi is capable of quick, clean bottom-end reproduction with excellent pitch definition. Decay is surprisingly natural for BA as @James Shoegazer mentioned.

My unit is headed to California today. @Precogvision will give it a listen and provide an honest critique.

 

[IEMusic]

Here is a basic diagram of the modification to the ear tips to help depressurize your ear canals.

The yellow represents where to stick a needle through. The blue represents the path of airflow. (The ear tip flanges are inverted in the pic, just FYI.)

I would try it on a cheap ear tip first, to see if it works, and if you like it.

 

[CT007]

Imaging and details are above average in that price range

$120? $240? $120-240?

 

[James Shoegazer]

$120? $240? $120-240?

On its overall quality, I think it is easily a $6-800 contender. It competes with my way more expensive Canal Works customs but
I think resolution not yet at Westone ES60's maturity and a slight step below the Oriolus Reborn LTD. (**Have to emphasise that both are MSRP $1300 IEMs, crazy IKR?).
Bass definition of Storm aka Lokahi is very supple though but when I play something like Hans Zimmer it is able to capture the intensity but lacking abit of finesse and separation. Note: Hans Zimmer soundtracks are demanding

 

[sateric]

On its overall quality, I think it is easily a $6-800 contender. It competes with my way more expensive Canal Works customs but
I think resolution not yet at Westone ES60's maturity and a slight step below the Oriolus Reborn LTD. (**Have to emphasise that both are MSRP $1300 IEMs, crazy IKR?).
Bass definition of Storm aka Lokahi is very supple though but when I play something like Hans Zimmer it is able to capture the intensity but lacking abit of finesse and separation. Note: Hans Zimmer soundtracks are demanding

I agree with you on the price point which Lokahi competes with. Pretty insane for the price.

 

[H T T]

Nvm

 

[weexisttocease]

 

[Pigeon X]

The order tracking link changed apparently. Not sure why. But this one (from the recent email) is more up to date:
https://linsoul.us4.list-manage.com...ae425624336de0293b&id=849092200d&e=116305203c

Old one:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1FQ6AxzPfSqe8VgFL2mT8IeI5w9GKBXBpSXamYJGP82M/edit?usp=sharing

 

[CT007]

Moving along nicely! ~13 down, 25-26 to go til mine! Surely they'll get it done, if they've got this far.