That's what got me interested in the Vega. How Jude describes it in the Head-Fi TV episode is like it is able to get closer to giving you the feeling of a live performance. There are of course obvious physical restrictions with IEMs, but it seems like technology is evolving in a direction I really like the sound of (pardon the pun).
Campfire Audio Vega (and Dorado and Lyra II) - Head-Fi TV
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That's what got me interested in the Vega. How Jude describes it in the Head-Fi TV episode is like it is able to get closer to giving you the feeling of a live performance. There are of course obvious physical restrictions with IEMs, but it seems like technology is evolving in a direction I really like the sound of (pardon the pun).
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These are the ones I've kept
In particular I was fond of the memory foam with rubber sleeve. The others on the right have a gel insert and they are firmer.
Hah you actually reminded me that I ordered a sample pack of these and didn't remember getting them. Checked my order and sure enough they were delivered. Good thing I hadn't thrown the box out yet.
Guess I'll be trying these out today.
MidFiMoney
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These are the ones I've kept
In particular I was fond of the memory foam with rubber sleeve. The others on the right have a gel insert and they are firmer.
Those definitely look interesting. I wonder how they affect the sound.
gerbi
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In theory the foam/rubber should not effect the trebles like the Comply do. Have not used the gel ones much, but from memory they are similar to the standard tips but they seal better due to the gel inserts.
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Hmm, looks like the monster tips are a bust for me. The gel filled tips are... strange. They dont quite insert or seal the way I am used to. And the size that looks like it could be the best for me (medium, black) doesnt work because the sides look like they are sucked in, almost like they didnt fill it with enough gel, but the sides got stuck and pulled in. Cant get it to seal. Annoyingly too, the silver tips almost feel like they are coated with oil or something. They are slick to the touch and definitely feel like they are leaving some kind of residue on my fingers. The foam tips... well, they are foam tips, which I was already not a fan of, and these havent changed my mind.
Been going through my bag of tips... currently settled on medium single flange tips from Mee audio, which I apparently neglected to ever actually try out before (had them for a while). They are very similar in size and shape to the medium silicon tips included with the vega, but with maybe a slightly narrower bore and slightly longer stem, which seems to be the big difference for me in getting a good fit vs the included medium silicon tip. These get me a nice flush fit for the vegas, without inserting quite as deep as the spinfits, so hopefully not as much itching. Sound seems to be right where I want it too with that little extra bass impact that seemed to be missing from some of my other choices (spiral dots and spinfits). No pressure issues either. Think Ill keep these on for the rest of the day and see how I feel after some longer listening.
Might also order a set of rha dual density tips too... I might need a bigger tip bag...
Been going through my bag of tips... currently settled on medium single flange tips from Mee audio, which I apparently neglected to ever actually try out before (had them for a while). They are very similar in size and shape to the medium silicon tips included with the vega, but with maybe a slightly narrower bore and slightly longer stem, which seems to be the big difference for me in getting a good fit vs the included medium silicon tip. These get me a nice flush fit for the vegas, without inserting quite as deep as the spinfits, so hopefully not as much itching. Sound seems to be right where I want it too with that little extra bass impact that seemed to be missing from some of my other choices (spiral dots and spinfits). No pressure issues either. Think Ill keep these on for the rest of the day and see how I feel after some longer listening.
Might also order a set of rha dual density tips too... I might need a bigger tip bag...
Anyone with Lyra 2- do the vocals seem to be more toward the front of your head?
Also do you feel the highs are lacking or too recessed?
The Lyra II sound really nice since I tend to have treble sensitivity and don't like anything too harsh or bright.
From what I read the bass is good but not basshead, is that correct?
TIA
Also do you feel the highs are lacking or too recessed?
The Lyra II sound really nice since I tend to have treble sensitivity and don't like anything too harsh or bright.
From what I read the bass is good but not basshead, is that correct?
TIA
Just joined the Vega club.. they shipped today!
Anything I should know about them as a future owner? Took a chance and ordered without hearing them as they absolutely seem to be right up my alley from the reviews and impressions. Also ordered the Sony signature gold DAP to pair!
Anything I should know about them as a future owner? Took a chance and ordered without hearing them as they absolutely seem to be right up my alley from the reviews and impressions. Also ordered the Sony signature gold DAP to pair!
MidFiMoney
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Welcome! Prepare for the tip rolling journey. That's all I've got for advice
jmills8
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Isnt the goal when one buys something is to be satisfied ? Tip rolling means something is no right. Or one has hours to waste.
MidFiMoney
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In this case, I think its a little bit of both. I was having some weird pressure build up in my ears and it did not subside until I found the right tips. Apparently, others have had similar issues. That being said, tip rolling could also be a cheap way to tweak the sound to your liking. I doubt the Vega's sound is going to be a perfect match for everyone who buys it. If possible, I'd choose to "fix" the sound, fit, or isolation with new tips rather than return them.
I tip roll to get a decent seal.
Not all tips work for me.
It took a long time and cash until I found tips I was happy with.
Plus I need a large in the left, and a medium in the right. Which often means buy two packs... or more as some nozzles need different size for a good fit.
Stock tips aren't always the right fit, shape ir quality.
Which can change season to season as the ear canals can constrict and expand due to the cold and the heat- like the rings on my fingers are tight in the summer, loose in the winter months.
Not all tips work for me.
It took a long time and cash until I found tips I was happy with.
Plus I need a large in the left, and a medium in the right. Which often means buy two packs... or more as some nozzles need different size for a good fit.
Stock tips aren't always the right fit, shape ir quality.
Which can change season to season as the ear canals can constrict and expand due to the cold and the heat- like the rings on my fingers are tight in the summer, loose in the winter months.
For the pressure I think the usually guide is to
Pull up the upper part of the ear, and draw it slightly back.
Then insert the earphones.
This usually helps to get a good fit and also let the excess air out preventing initial pressure build up
Pull up the upper part of the ear, and draw it slightly back.
Then insert the earphones.
This usually helps to get a good fit and also let the excess air out preventing initial pressure build up
MidFiMoney
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That's the technique I've always used. It usually remedies any pressure issues. However, the Vega and the 8S just refused to comply until I changed the tips haha.
Land-O-The-Free
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I'm very interested in a response to this as well!
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