[pfurey89]

Man the Solaris have seriously changed my viewpoint of what IEMs can sound like. Before Solaris I always thought I had to make compromises with them, it was simply impossible to get TOTL sound in the realm of what a high end headphone can give you in a portable ecosystem. The Solaris changes everything. These monitors can give you sound you'd be hard pressed to find even with a $2k+ headphone rig.

They're so ****ing good. I am thrilled still.

 

[Dsnuts]

So the one aspect people arent talking about. I thought I would mention it. I know people are selling off thier Andromedas and Atlas in order to get a Solaris. Which with all the positive impressions. Why not right?

You might want to hold onto your Andromedas for one reason and one reason only. This is just my opinion but. The Solaris is just too nice to carry around outdoors not to mention they remind me of the fit that was on the TF10 of all earphones. They stick out.

I am using my Andromeda S for on the go with ease in fact I feel the Andromeda S was made to be used outdoors since they isolate so damn well and sound fantastic outdoors. Taking the Solaris out and about is begging for something to happen. Some food for thought.

I feel they are more for stationary use vs being moble due to these factors. I would not feel secure walking around with them in my ears is my point.

 

[seamon]

So the one aspect people arent talking about. I thought I would mention it. I know people are selling off thier Andromedas and Atlas in order to get a Solaris. Which with all the positive impressions. Why not right?

You might want to hold onto your Andromedas for one reason and one reason only. This is just my opinion but. The Solaris is just too nice to carry around outdoors not to mention they remind me of the fit that was on the TF10 of all earphones. They stick out.

I am using my Andromeda S for on the go with ease in fact I feel the Andromeda S was made to be used outdoors since they isolate so damn well and sound fantastic outdoors. Taking the Solaris out and about is begging for something to happen. Some food for thought.

I feel they are more for stationary use vs being moble due to these factors. I would not feel secure walking around with them in my ears is my point.

Black tape is your friend.

 

[Dsnuts]

Lolz. I think once you get to where your going that is one thing, to whip em out an use them but walking around in a busy street. Forgetaboutit.

 

[seamon]

Lolz. I think once you get to where your going that is one thing, to whip em out an use them but walking around in a busy street. Forgetaboutit.

So 1 day burn in impressions?

 

[pfurey89]

You guys are funny. I live in a gentrifying neighborhood in Philadelphia and I don’t think twice about walking around with them in. Thieves are far more likely to take notice of that brand new iPhone than they are earbuds. Everyone knows an iPhone is $, while most assume Beats are the most expensive headphones out.

 

[seamon]

Keep a pair of Beater Beats and offer those instead.

 

[Fatsosixsixsix]

I just noticed that Symbio comes in normal and wide bore, what are people using with their Solaris?

 

[theveterans]

I just noticed that Symbio comes in normal and wide bore, what are people using with their Solaris?

Don't use the normal bore as Solaris and Andromeda's bore diameter is equal to the wide bore diameter

 

[theveterans]

Joining in with the peeled off Symbio bandwagon:

 

[Dsnuts]

So it has been 2 days on the burn in and they sound tighter in general but that bass. It is so right. Even the drum hits have texture. That decay is about as real as it gets.
These are so damn musical. Each instrument has its own space to work with. The imagery is soo good. Neutral be damned these are so engaging to listen to. So happy these don't sound analytical or clinical to my ears. If immersion is why we get into this hobby. I can't think of a better tool to get you into your music. These are awesome sauce in so many ways. If your gonna buy one earphone this year. My vote goes toward the Solaris.

And trance sound soo damn good. Lol. Warning. Mature audiences only!

 

[shotormotor]

I am so tempted by the ALO Gold 16... eagerly waiting on black friday and maybe christmas would be early

You can sell the stock ones for a good price. They are Super Litz 4200 worth of money.

I tried my old IEMatch adapter. I noticed a big improvement in bass.

 

[davidmolliere]

So it has been 2 days on the burn in and they sound tighter in general but that bass. It is so right. Even the drum hits have texture. That decay is about as real as it gets.
These are so damn musical. Each instrument has its own space to work with. The imagery is soo good. Neutral be damned these are so engaging to listen to. So happy these don't sound analytical or clinical to my ears. If immersion is why we get into this hobby. I can't think of a better tool to get you into your music. These are awesome sauce in so many ways. If your gonna buy one earphone this year. My vote goes toward the Solaris. And trance sound soo damn good. Lol. Warning. Mature audiences only!

I told you guys You nailed it in a few words there!

Yesterday I was listening to Manu Katché "Unstatic" and the whole album is a treat with the Solaris, exactly what I meant when I said textures are off the charts I have never appreciated drummers as much as I am now!
Yes trance, dubstep, EDM sound great and I am listening to those again it had been a while... but the quality bass is so good you want to have the subwoofer like bass

Also many albums where I discover how "flat" they sounded before the Solaris, the 3Dness is amazing...

 

[davidmolliere]

So the one aspect people arent talking about. I thought I would mention it. I know people are selling off thier Andromedas and Atlas in order to get a Solaris. Which with all the positive impressions. Why not right? You might want to hold onto your Andromedas for one reason and one reason only. This is just my opinion but. The Solaris is just too nice to carry around outdoors not to mention they remind me of the fit that was on the TF10 of all earphones. They stick out. I am using my Andromeda S for on the go with ease in fact I feel the Andromeda S was made to be used outdoors since they isolate so damn well and sound fantastic outdoors. Taking the Solaris out and about is begging for something to happen. Some food for thought. I feel they are more for stationary use vs being moble due to these factors. I would not feel secure walking around with them in my ears is my point.

I still have the TF10 in a drawer
The Solaris don't stick out so much when you have big ears and canal like me you can push them all the way (yes they do stick out a bit) but I guess it won't be most people.
The thing on the go is that those lightweight aluminium shells don't isolate well even with a good seal.

Suprised that Andromeda S mirror like shells would not shine even brighter than the Solaris the gold plating is not that shiny in the end, but yes they stick more.
What does interest me is the difference in signatures as before the Solaris got out I was looking at Andromeda S

You can sell the stock ones for a good price. They are Super Litz 4200 worth of money. I tried my old IEMatch adapter. I noticed a big improvement in bass.

4200? Did you add a zero there?

 

[seamon]

I still have the TF10 in a drawer
The Solaris don't stick out so much when you have big ears and canal like me you can push them all the way (yes they do stick out a bit) but I guess it won't be most people.
The thing on the go is that those lightweight aluminium shells don't isolate well even with a good seal.

Suprised that Andromeda S mirror like shells would not shine even brighter than the Solaris the gold plating is not that shiny in the end, but yes they stick more.
What does interest me is the difference in signatures as before the Solaris got out I was looking at Andromeda S



4200? Did you add a zero there?

Yea unlike most people, Solaris is one of those rare few IEMs that sit absolutely perfect in my big ears. IEMs like Vega are too small for me.