[JAnonymous5150]

There must be a method to the madness… LOL

I don't know man. Have you ever talked/typed with @WoodyLuvr and @ian91 ? I'm not sure there's any room left for the method with that much madness involved...

 

[qua2k]

Figured I would give Toneking a try, have a pair of Viridis en route. No stopping the collection now.

 

[mt877]

I don't know man. Have you ever talked/typed with @WoodyLuvr and @ian91 ? I'm not sure there's any room left for the method with that much madness involved...

Ah, nothing like a few mad geniuses in our midst to spread their mad methods around. Kinda goes with that crazy thing from some pages back...

 

[JAnonymous5150]

Figured I would give Toneking a try, have a pair of Viridis en route. No stopping the collection now.

I'm stoked to hear what you think! I'm a big fan of the Viridis, but I know there are others who don't share my affection for it. Please keep me/us posted on your impressions.

Congratulations on the buds! They're one of the coolest looking pairs around.

 

[mt877]

Figured I would give Toneking a try, have a pair of Viridis en route. No stopping the collection now.

Can't stop that train now, just keep it rollin'

 

[qua2k]

I'm stoked to hear what you think! I'm a big fan of the Viridis, but I know there are others who don't share my affection for it. Please keep me/us posted on your impressions.

Congratulations on the buds! They're one of the coolest looking pairs around.

The Viridis have been on my eh maybe list for a while now. I guess I could not justify waiting on aliexpress, which really is not a valid excuse tbh. Stumbled on a decent priced used pair so why not. Honestly, I am not a fan of mmcx and I did give Smabot's M3 Pro a try so hoping these prove to be worthy to keep.

 

[JAnonymous5150]

The Viridis have been on my eh maybe list for a while now. I guess I could not justify waiting on aliexpress, which really is not a valid excuse tbh. Stumbled on a decent priced used pair so why not. Honestly, I am not a fan of mmcx and I did give Smabot's M3 Pro a try so hoping these prove to be worthy to keep.

The Viridis do some VERY special things with soundstage and the upper mid sweetness combined with extended treble and detail, IMO. When you find tracks/albums/artists that click with them, it's insane just how awesome they sound! I don't want to go too far into deacribing it because I don't want to influence your impressions, but I'm actually physically excited to see what you think!

 

[JAnonymous5150]

Did anyone make it by CanJam SoCal today or is anyone going tomorrow? I just went by for a little bit to audition the DCA Expanse because I had a reserve slot and I made quick stops by the ZMF, Burson, and Wells Audio exhibits to try a few things out real quick, buy was unfortunately too busy to stay. I'm hoping to have more time to just go and wander tomorrow.

My wallet isn't thanking me though because, while I still actually prefer the sound of the Stealths, I clicked with the Expanse in the way I was hoping I might click with other TOTL open backs like the LCD-4&5 and Susvara but didn't.

The event could really use some earbuds though...

 

[o0genesis0o]

The event could really use some earbuds though...

Wait a couple years, @tgx78 might be there with new summit-fi buds.

 

[JAnonymous5150]

Wait a couple years, @tgx78 might be there with new summit-fi buds.

That would be VERY cool to see!

 

[tgx78]

Did anyone make it by CanJam SoCal today or is anyone going tomorrow? I just went by for a little bit to audition the DCA Expanse because I had a reserve slot and I made quick stops by the ZMF, Burson, and Wells Audio exhibits to try a few things out real quick, buy was unfortunately too busy to stay. I'm hoping to have more time to just go and wander tomorrow.

My wallet isn't thanking me though because, while I still actually prefer the sound of the Stealths, I clicked with the Expanse in the way I was hoping I might click with other TOTL open backs like the LCD-4&5 and Susvara but didn't.

The event could really use some earbuds though...

Were you able to listen to the Utopia '22? I sold my stealth while back as I didn't have any amp to properly drive it, but I want to try the DCA Expanse now.

 

[JAnonymous5150]

Were you able to listen to the Utopia '22? I sold my stealth while back as I didn't have any amp to properly drive it, but I want to try the DCA Expanse now.

Sadly no, I wanted to try it since people are saying it's a good improvement over the last Utopias which I just auditioned a few months ago. I wasn't super impressed by them, but some of the comments I have seen on the 2022s suggest that they may have fixed some areas I had a few niggles with.

I'll try again tomorrow if I get a chance, though it'd just be for funsies since I ordered the Expanse this evening so I certainly won't be buying anymore expensive headphones for a while. I'll report back to you if I get to check them out tomorrow for sure!

 

[syazwaned]

Fiio has released pricing for FF5. It is 150 usd. Quite expensive but if it is to be an improvement over FF3, it might worth it.

 

[JAnonymous5150]

Fiio has released pricing for FF5. It is 150 usd. Quite expensive but if it is to be an improvement over FF3, it might worth it.

Count me in! With how good the FF3 is, there's no way my curiosity will leave me alone until I try it.

 

[Ronion]

Count me in! With how good the FF3 is, there's no way my curiosity will leave me alone until I try it.

Same, but I’m afraid I may have to ship them elsewhere…. Once my wife sees them: well, I’m gonna have some ‘splanin to do.