CanJam Singapore 2023 Impressions Thread (March 25-26, 2023)
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Not going to CamJam, but going to Singapore in a few weeks for a family vacation as the kids have a school break then. Can someone help me out with audio stores that offer a wide range of demos to try out, outside of the usual Zeppelin and Jaben? My wife doesn’t know I actually planned Singapore for this, but I’m going to plan my vacation around nearby audio shops that I can stop by for a quick listen on the way to multiple attractions.
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You are having a great time there sir. Love to know more about P6 Pro and Subtonic storm. Are you picking something up this tour to Singapore?Quick thoughts from day zero in Singapore, as I wind down and get ready for tomorrow:
- Singapore seems to get greener every time I visit. My last visit was 4 years ago. Just love the gardens, the foliage, and overall landscaping of the city.
- Pan Pacific is a decent hotel but property prices in Singa are no joke. Check-in was fast enough. Great location. View of the Marina Bay Sands never gets old.
- I wasted no time jetting to Jaben after I checked in. I wanted to have some quiet time listening to a few products I was considering buying, including the Turii Ti, Hiby RS8, Multiverse Mentor (second listen), and L&P P6 Pro.
- Was pleasantly surprised to be greeted outside of Jaben by fellow Head-Fier @Mattyjm. Flattered he recognized me from my channel. Equally surprised to run into @HiFiHawaii808 and @drftr inside Jaben and other cool coolers. Look forward to hanging with you guys more tomorrow.
- Wilson Uncle of Jaben is a legend. Kind, gentle and knowledgeable.
- Was excited to see three units of the Subtonic Storm lying around with the cooler posse. Wasted no time in trying it. I tried it off the PW Orpheus and both my Sony WM1ZM2 and the Hiby RS8. What an impressive IEM! So resolving! Great speed and an immersive soundstage thats both wide and deep. I am not sure if it is ideal for genres I prefer (rock and metal) for which I gravitate towards dynamic drivers reproducing bass. But its easily one of the most impressive IEMs I have ever heard.
I was also blown away by how immersive the L&P P6 Pro is. I also didn’t expect the DAP to be as small as it is in real life. And the sound….so, so good…colored in all the right ways. Colored yet natural and convincing. Every IEM I threw at it sounded great, across genres.
- Technical performance wise, I wouldn’t say the P6 Pro bests my WM1ZM2. But somehow it manages to sound more lifelike than the Sony (only evident on A/B-ing). The Sony DAP still has a wider stage and a bit more midbass emphasis. The P6 Pro has a narrower stage and slightly more subbass emphasis. But the P6 Pro bested my Sony for timbre and for that I am now considering buying it.
- The Hiby RS8 sounded nice but to my ears the WM1ZM2 is both more resolving and more natural-sounding. There is something a bit odd about the RS8 treble. It was a bit distracting on certain poorly mastered tracks. However, to give credit where its due, the Sony DAP needs an upper-mids boost to “fix” its stock tuning. Otherwise, it sounds too warm in that region. The Hiby doesn’t “require” such an adjustment to its stock tuning. It is an easy adjustment however and once done, I definitely prefer the Sony to the Hiby.
- The Softears Turii Ti is probably not my jam. A bit too trebley for my genres but formidable with jazz.
- The @UniqueMelody Multiverse Mentor is indeed an impressive IEM. Large images, as good as BA bass gets, and very detailed. The shells look a little cheap to me and there’s a chance one may bore of the rather safe tuning but I liked the IEM a lot more this time around.
- Last but not least, tried the UMFusang for the first time. Didn’t expect to like it but it wasn’t half bad. Need more time with it but it’s definitely a pleasant listen with decent tonality and technical performance.
Day ended with a chat with none other than @Sebastien Chiu. Lovely conversation with Sebastian on the industry, the Singapore market, innovations coming out from younger companies, and the future of the hobby.
So that’s that for day zero, before the actual festivities begin tomorrow.
I am thinking hard, lol. The Mass Kobo stuff are pretty phenomenal. Also trying the Empire Ears Raven, Storm, Nightjar Singularity and Duality, Jomo Alpha Ti, Fir Radon 6, Cayin N7, L&P P6 Pro, Maestro SE, Grand Maestro, and a few others.
I also would like to know impressions for those who tried Crin latest collab IEMs! Thanks!
ruhian
New Head-Fier
- Expanse was the hit of the meet for me, organic, smooth, resolving great comfort
- Corina seemed to be trying for a warmer tuning vs Voce which i appreciate but feel its ultimatley quite behind something like 007
- X9000 has amazing imaging + staging
- Was expecting greater things from Valkyria & Aperio but each amazing headphones in their on way
Quotable Quotes (please dont mind exhibitors)
"We dont' have the L3000, or the L4000 either" - when asked if they had a L3000 for me to try as they had L5000
"Actually planar technology has progressed significantly, almost makes estat obsolete - by the way would you like to try our Totl? it was an estat
- Corina seemed to be trying for a warmer tuning vs Voce which i appreciate but feel its ultimatley quite behind something like 007
- X9000 has amazing imaging + staging
- Was expecting greater things from Valkyria & Aperio but each amazing headphones in their on way
Quotable Quotes (please dont mind exhibitors)
"We dont' have the L3000, or the L4000 either" - when asked if they had a L3000 for me to try as they had L5000
"Actually planar technology has progressed significantly, almost makes estat obsolete - by the way would you like to try our Totl? it was an estat
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Is the Lotoo Mjolnir theren to listen ? and the Spirit Torino Valkyria ? Listening impressions about those 2 (together ??) will be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance...
Amazing experience today! Managed to try various IEMs - Fir Audio NE4 and Radon 6, UM Mest MK3, FitEar Air, Air 2, TG335, Titan, Accoustune HX2000MX MK2, Madoo Typ512, and Inear Black Bronze Small 2 Driver!
Surprisingly, my fave IEMs among all of them are the FitEar Air and FitEar TG335!
They pair well with my Hiby RS6 DAP.
I love them probably cause they are quite energetic (my DAP is slower sounding), less/suppressed highs (I am very sensitive to highs), bit warm, full bodied, well textured bass, and great mids!
Surely their bass is still not as amazing as Fir Audio kinetic bass technology, but I feel they are just enough for me.
I will still come tomorrow to do more audition and further comparisons!
Surprisingly, my fave IEMs among all of them are the FitEar Air and FitEar TG335!
They pair well with my Hiby RS6 DAP.
I love them probably cause they are quite energetic (my DAP is slower sounding), less/suppressed highs (I am very sensitive to highs), bit warm, full bodied, well textured bass, and great mids!
Surely their bass is still not as amazing as Fir Audio kinetic bass technology, but I feel they are just enough for me.
I will still come tomorrow to do more audition and further comparisons!
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ruhian
New Head-Fier
Both were there, but Mjolnir with a D8000 I believe, I cant isolate the sound of the Mjolnir as it was my first time listening to D8000, but it didnt especially stand out vs the other systems onsite.
On the Valakyria...taking into account meet conditions what I can be sure of is they have impressive body, dynamics and bass (a bit too much at times), imaging is good, but not great relative to dollar spent.
Did you try Mass Kobo 465?
My most memorable listen from day 1 was the Cayin HA-3A and ZMF Caldera combo. Going back tomorrow to try the Caldera with the dcs Lina.
ThanatosVI
Headphoneus Supremus
This is the Cayin Ha-6a not the Ha-3a, basically the bigger brother in the line upMy most memorable listen from day 1 was the Cayin HA-3A and ZMF Caldera combo. Going back tomorrow to try the Caldera with the dcs Lina.
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