Hey Hey fellow Headfiers,
I want to switch away from my CIEM Custom Art Ei.XX, since I want something universal and more durable.
I really loved the Sound from the CustomArt Ei.xx, but overall I want to switch back to universals.
a few years ago I already had an eye onto Campfire Audio, incredible design and quality, and the vega and dorado seemed very promising.
Jeah, all the mentioned IEMs range from 250€ up to 1200€, primarily its about: "is the noble x enough? rather spend a few 100€ more for the incredible quality from CA? Or is it really worth it to go 1000€ for the Dorado or Vega?"
Before starting, what exactly am I looking for? Generally the Soundsignature from the Ei.XX, but with more slam, that are generally known from Dynamic Drivers. Shortened Soundsignature description from twister6 review:
I liked that the Ei.XX had no sibilance, since im often very sensible. I also liked that the overall sound seemed "warm but not muffled/dark/muddy".
The bass was good, I am kinda a Basshead, but I would like more punch.
The Noble X seems very promising, but some reviews say that the highs are a little too less (or even vocal sibilance?), and maybe the build quality is not a huge upgrade, espescially considering maybe investing into Campfire Audios IEMS. I dont know, the Noble X seems not a good buy compared to the other choices, on the other Hand I could get it from second hand for only about 150-170€.
The Lyra II seems a very good price perf IEM, but also, some say that they have also sibilance.
The Dorado seems to be the best IEM, Hybrid IEMs, DD deliver the slam, and the BA Drivers the clarity and (not sibilant) mids and highs. But they are not on stock anymore, not sure wether they will be. So only available from second hand market..
Or do I really have to break my bank and go for the vega? What do I get more compared to Lyra II or Polaris / Dorado?
How to the Bass compare between all these IEMs?
What are your experiences with the sibilance on those IEMs?
Hows the Build Quality on the Noble X?
Or any other differences between the IEMs that come into your mind?
At best I would like to keep it under 600-700€, but I would most likely buy them second hand.
(and yes, I already read the reviews on headfi, and currently reading through the Vega Dorado Lyra thread, but maybe someone can give a comparison
)
I want to switch away from my CIEM Custom Art Ei.XX, since I want something universal and more durable.
I really loved the Sound from the CustomArt Ei.xx, but overall I want to switch back to universals.
a few years ago I already had an eye onto Campfire Audio, incredible design and quality, and the vega and dorado seemed very promising.
Jeah, all the mentioned IEMs range from 250€ up to 1200€, primarily its about: "is the noble x enough? rather spend a few 100€ more for the incredible quality from CA? Or is it really worth it to go 1000€ for the Dorado or Vega?"
Before starting, what exactly am I looking for? Generally the Soundsignature from the Ei.XX, but with more slam, that are generally known from Dynamic Drivers. Shortened Soundsignature description from twister6 review:
With hours of careful listening, I found Ei.xx to have a smooth detailed sound with organic tonality and enhanced low end impact which contributes to a slightly v-shaped signature. Here is my sound analysis in more details.
[..] Ei.xx low end is very articulate, tight, well controlled, with a deep textured sub-bass rumble that is not just great in quality but also in quantity, and at the same time perfectly balanced with a fast mid-bass punch. In this case I'm “hearing” low end performance like a hybrid combination typical of dynamic driver longer decay (down in sub-bass area) and a fast BA punch with a short attack (in accentuated mid-bass). There is a very slight bleed into lower mids, but it doesn't contribute to any muddiness. With such attention to low end details I don't want people to think Ei.xx is a basshead CIEM, but for sure it will be highly appreciated by anybody who craves high quality articulate bass impact. If you are a fan of SE846 and UM Pro 50 bass - Ei.xx will be not just your cup of tea, but the whole kettle!!!
Lower mids presence is not too thin or too thick, sharing a little bit of warmth from the low end which adds some body to a sound. Upper mids are smooth, detailed, and very organic. They are not analytical or micro-detailed, but they do have a good level of clear detail retrieval while still remaining smooth and natural, especially with vocals (both male and female) that shine through with a clean timbre. [..]
[..] Treble is smooth and detailed, not extra crisp or super "hi-def" extended, and also lacking some airiness. But at the same time it has a rather good definition, and absolutely NO sibilance [..].
[..] Ei.xx low end is very articulate, tight, well controlled, with a deep textured sub-bass rumble that is not just great in quality but also in quantity, and at the same time perfectly balanced with a fast mid-bass punch. In this case I'm “hearing” low end performance like a hybrid combination typical of dynamic driver longer decay (down in sub-bass area) and a fast BA punch with a short attack (in accentuated mid-bass). There is a very slight bleed into lower mids, but it doesn't contribute to any muddiness. With such attention to low end details I don't want people to think Ei.xx is a basshead CIEM, but for sure it will be highly appreciated by anybody who craves high quality articulate bass impact. If you are a fan of SE846 and UM Pro 50 bass - Ei.xx will be not just your cup of tea, but the whole kettle!!!
Lower mids presence is not too thin or too thick, sharing a little bit of warmth from the low end which adds some body to a sound. Upper mids are smooth, detailed, and very organic. They are not analytical or micro-detailed, but they do have a good level of clear detail retrieval while still remaining smooth and natural, especially with vocals (both male and female) that shine through with a clean timbre. [..]
[..] Treble is smooth and detailed, not extra crisp or super "hi-def" extended, and also lacking some airiness. But at the same time it has a rather good definition, and absolutely NO sibilance [..].
I liked that the Ei.XX had no sibilance, since im often very sensible. I also liked that the overall sound seemed "warm but not muffled/dark/muddy".
The bass was good, I am kinda a Basshead, but I would like more punch.
The Lyra II seems a very good price perf IEM, but also, some say that they have also sibilance.
The Dorado seems to be the best IEM, Hybrid IEMs, DD deliver the slam, and the BA Drivers the clarity and (not sibilant) mids and highs. But they are not on stock anymore, not sure wether they will be. So only available from second hand market..
Or do I really have to break my bank and go for the vega? What do I get more compared to Lyra II or Polaris / Dorado?
How to the Bass compare between all these IEMs?
What are your experiences with the sibilance on those IEMs?
Hows the Build Quality on the Noble X?
Or any other differences between the IEMs that come into your mind?
At best I would like to keep it under 600-700€, but I would most likely buy them second hand.
(and yes, I already read the reviews on headfi, and currently reading through the Vega Dorado Lyra thread, but maybe someone can give a comparison
)
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