I ran the clears as my daily driver and didn't seriously consider IEMS as I didn't know how good they could sound.
I didn't know about the "Multiverse" event, and I was looking for the best-sounding IEM most consistent with the Focal house sound. After months of reviews and YouTube videos, I narrowed it down to the Solaris 2020 but wanted new, and they were sold out everywhere
An online retailer advising me offered me the Mercury at the price of a Solaris 2020 after bugging them for two days with questions about alternatives.
The only downside is sometimes they are physically cold when they go in my ears, but they warm up soon enough. That's metal. The mirror-like finish seems impervious to scratches, but I keep them in the double-pouched holder and the case. I have about 40 hours of burn and 10 hours of play, and they get better and better. Using the Final Type E, the L and XL sound and feel great. So do the Marshmallows. The XL gets the best or most closed seal, but I hear great reproduction with any of them.
They are that good!
Do either of you know if these have the exact 2020 Solaris sound?
Thanks for the well wishes and answers!
Nice! Props to your dealer for a great deal and customer support.