the 4.4 out.
This was the clincher for me too-- it allows me to use my balanced cable with both my Macbook and my DAP....and it sounds soo good.
the 4.4 out.
Currently enjoying mine through the PAW S1.
How do you like the S1? That's super tempting - I've been meaning to to get a new stick based form factor source since I'm past the Dragonfly with two units failing on me.
I am loving my Paw S1 but sometimes my audio gets interrupted for about 2 seconds as the device disconnects then it reconnects, it only happens on my PC and not on my phone does anyone else have this problem? It could be because I'm using the front USB panel on my case I guess or something, very strange. I think it's most likely because of the paw laying on my case but the cable going up in the air out of the input. If only I could find some longer USB-C cable that works with the paw but so far I've tried 3 cables and that extender and none have worked! I'll try to do some research and find a longer cable that works and I will post here if I find one because maybe some other people also have this problem.
Other than that continuing to be amazed and loving the sound more and more each day as the IEMS continue to burn in (I haven't done overnight burn-ins or anything).
For those asking about how the paw s1 is with the solaris I can say with certainty that it sounds way better than my chord mojo did and I'm really surprised at how good it sounds for the price!
Do you think it sounds better than the black background or because of the more neutral signature? My primary source is the Mojo now too. Musicteck has a like new for sale for 140...maybe I should grab it
Any recommendations on budget (under $200) cable pairings for the solaris? Looking for something thin, light, with no memory wire and a good splitter since I'm active with them.
Thanks!
Dunu Blanche just came in. Testing with 2.5 and amp1ii today, 4.4 and amp8ex tomorrow. Sounds great so far.
Thanks. I will likely go ADV the first time to see how it feels and to get the 3D file. Then consider Custom Art moving forward. I don't mind the Solaris touching my outer ear, but the width of the available tips and lack of what I find to be a perfect ratio of width:depth has been a constant struggle with Solaris, and the only one that's really hindered my experience with what, to my ears, has been the best pair of IEMs I've tried.
Just to add another to the mix have a look at ambient acoustics for custom. I have both the ADV custom tips and ambient acoustics full silicone shells for my OG solaris. I much prefer the Ambient acoustics. So much so that the ADV are collecting dust and I only keep them in the chance that I lose the Ambient ones. Even then I would probably still order another set from Ambient.
The finish on the ADV is better but as they insert deeper they kind of tickle for a bit and I found when I first got them due to weight of the solaris you would have to fiddle a little to get a proper seal. Ambient are imo are more comfortable and sound wise noticeably bass is better and soundstage is bigger. Tbh I would recommend anyone that is thinking of getting rid of their Solaris due to being bass light to get the ambient custom shells before getting rid of them.
I would say both factor in. The black background is very nice for sure. When I first switched I was underwhelmed but after listening for a bit the paw just sounded better to my ears. When I go back and forth the mojo seems to be a lot more laid back while the paw s1 sounds very sharp and detailed. I also really prefer the signature of the s1 combined with the solaris over that of the mojo paired with it. I was absolutely amazed at the sound when I first got the iems playing through the mojo but the hiss was really annoying me, I wasn't expecting the s1 to sound any better than the mojo but to just have a nice black background and was really surprised when I discovered I prefer the overall sound and presentation of the s1 more.
Edit: Update, the extender works if you plug it into the usb-c to usb converter that comes with the paw! No more audio cutting out!