DITA Audio Project M Discussion Thread

[Singaravelan]

Treble works for me. It’s an unusual tuning that adds sharper “outline” to notes by emphasizing transients. I don’t get sibilance at all, but others do (at 49, my hearing still goes to 16-17kHz).

But the low end is exceptional. It is the reason to own this set IMO. Best low end of any set I own. Elastic without being rubbery. Punchy without being boomy. The relaxed upper mids get out of the way of the low end, and the boosted treble adds (slightly artificial) emphasis to low end attack and decay. For me, the entire tuning is structured to emphasize the low end. Not because it’s a bassy set, but just an exceptionally clear and “alive” low end. Not sure how else to describe it.

Hmmm ... was searching for Project M and stumbled on this post. This was one regret for me last year that I didn't get it.
Your observation still holds, you reckon?

Tussling between this and Shozy B2 (at half M's price at https://thehificat.com/products/shozy-b2? )

Realise they aren't similar, but feeling miserly and wanting to get just one! I saw couple of raves from @Ferdinando1968 on Shozy B2 ... Is the Bass on B2 real good, Ferdinando?

Hmmm ..

 

[Hypops]

Hmmm ... was searching for Project M and stumbled on this post. This was one regret for me last year that I didn't get it.
Your observation still holds, you reckon?

Tussling between this and Shozy B2 (at half M's price at https://thehificat.com/products/shozy-b2? )

Realise they aren't similar, but feeling miserly and wanting to get just one! I saw couple of raves from @Ferdinando1968 on Shozy B2 ... Is the Bass on B2 real good, Ferdinando?

Hmmm ..

I still really like the Project M. I haven't heard the Shozy B2, but I would say that there are other big selling points of the Project M than just its tuning: its exceptionally comfortable fit, the nice-feeling and nice-looking resin method/material that Dita used, the great cable and modular system. And it comes with the best (IMO) ear tips on the market (glow-in-the-dark Final Type E). In other words, even if the two sets did sound identical, the Project M is worth the added cost.

 

[Singaravelan]

I still really like the Project M. I haven't heard the Shozy B2, but I would say that there are other big selling points of the Project M than just its tuning: its exceptionally comfortable fit, the nice-feeling and nice-looking resin method/material that Dita used, the great cable and modular system. And it comes with the best (IMO) ear tips on the market (glow-in-the-dark Final Type E). In other words, even if the two sets did sound identical, the Project M is worth the added cost.

Righto. V tempting. Esp as our tastes match pretty much ( the two sivga iems).
I was dithering as I have the Aful Cantor, was wondering if that's similar ball park to M. But I realise you have the Brain Dance (tending towards Cantor sq i think) and you still rate M. Time to think!

 

[shishtu]

I was very upset and skeptical at first after listening to PM. It sounded sibilant and harsh. I think it doesn’t go well with every source. But after using PM just straight from my lg v60 it sounded so good that i couldn't stop listening. No harshness. But with other sources like dac/dongle that i have sounded bit harsh.

 

[Hypops]

Righto. V tempting. Esp as our tastes match pretty much ( the two sivga iems).
I was dithering as I have the Aful Cantor, was wondering if that's similar ball park to M. But I realise you have the Brain Dance (tending towards Cantor sq i think) and you still rate M. Time to think!

I haven’t heard the Cantor, but it does seem like it’s in the same ballpark as the Braindance (neutral-bright tuning with strong sub-bass). Compared to the Braindance, the Project M is a much more relaxed and chill tuning. It genuinely doesn’t sound bright to me (but it does to most others), despite the treble boost. IMO this is the dividing line with the Project M: for those who hear it as bright, it’s almost unbearably sharp, but for those of us who don’t get the brightness it sounds soft and lovely. I’m a big fan.

And speaking of Sivga IEMs, I'd actually say that the Project M is pretty close in its signature to the Nightingale but with a fuller, richer low end.

 

[Singaravelan]

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And speaking of Sivga IEMs, I'd actually say that the Project M is pretty close in its signature to the Nightingale but with a fuller, richer low end.

That's rather alluring!

 

[taipan254]

Anyone here compare DITA PM with Dita Mecha??

 

[Singaravelan]

Anyone here compare DITA PM with Dita Mecha??

@thaslaya had done a brief comparison and found it to be exact opposite of Mecha..

plus @Leonarfd had this to say in his review

Project M in short PM, is a very capable and technical set with clean transients and a bright tuning. Transients are softer and more analoge on Mecha, still on technical standpoint the driver of Mecha is more capable and is more resolving. Soundstage is very personal, for me PM is not as spacious and holographic as Mecha.

Bass is excellent on both sets, the quantity is much less on PM. PM has slightly faster decay, but less impact on kick drums and lacks the visceral effect. The bass lingers about the same, but the warmth on Mecha makes it seem more slow at times.

I find the midrange beautiful and safe on PM, Mecha has more clarity and presence for instruments and vocals. PM is less prone to sibilance or being fatigued due to midrange, but also lacks some magic. In a way both have midrange tuning that suits the warmth and treble, the upper dip of Mecha helps the lighter bass come true. While Mecha needs the mids to cut through/balance the bass.

The highs is where the magic of Project M is, it is forward and elevated more than what's natural. Either you love it and can handle it, while some don't. PM is more airy and open, definitely has more bite and shimmer in the music. But can also come off as uncanny as it is too much, and could be of better quality. So in the end the highs are more natural and realistic on Mecha, power of a good single DD instead of one BA pushed.

What I got from em is Mecha is Warm and Bassy. M is neutral-bright and ethereal high with quality low-end.

 

[thaslaya]

@thaslaya had done a brief comparison and found it to be exact opposite of Mecha..

plus @Leonarfd had this to say in his review


What I got from em is Mecha is Warm and Bassy. M is neutral-bright and ethereal high with quality low-end.

This is true but that's not to say Mecha is without its own treble sparkle. Not anywhere near the PM but it's definitely there and of good quality too.

 

[PixelSquish]

Just listed a set of these in excellent condition, all original packaging and accessories

 

[Singaravelan]

Just listed a set of these in excellent condition, all original packaging and accessories

Just to US eh.. makes sense. Shipping and customs duties become a pain for both buyer and seller.

Hence the classified section is quite useless for me.
All the best with the sale!