Then go ahead and do yourself the favor of getting the NiceHCK EB2S or the Pro(although they sound pretty identical to my ears), before the prices go up any higher. They've already raised about $5 usd on each one. But these have really good upper mids and non sibilant treble. They have alot of detail and sound great. You can always eq more bass if what it has doesn't gel with you.
It is a really good shell, but it doesn't want to cooperate with some other drivers I tried with it. Fortunately I hit the jackpot on one special build.It IS a good shell as far as I am concerned.
I'm not sure who manufactured the shell. I just saw them on AE one day and decided to give them a try for my own DIY buds. The buds turned out fantastic.
Are you thinking up a name for the next successful build? That does have a good ring to it.So, it was destiny?!
So, it WAS DESTINY?! lol
LOL... Yeah, I actually like it as well.
The Aeolian Bells are quite divisive.
Please let us know your findings, once you have received your new sets!
fantastic to hear that you're loving your two new sets! thanks for reporting back!Aika and Artiste comments, I've had each for at least a week now I think:
The Aika is super impressive when it comes to bass. It's the first earbud that I've heard with sub bass. I mean these rumble deep. These are my go to when I want maybe a fun listen. I like listening to them with jazz, hearing the way that the upright bass strings slap against the wood is very satisfying. And I say that they're a fun listen because the mids and treble aren't incredibly forward. These remind me of a CCA CRA iem. So kind of a V-Shaped tuning? But the mids and treble are present. I can still hear all the details that need to be heard. Very very impressive tuning.
The Artiste Nightingale is equally impressive. The bass doesn't hit hard like the Aika's, but it's not about the bass with these buds, these buds are more about the mids and treble. These remind me of the NiceHCK EB2S, but taken up a huge level. The amount of detailts these beautiful buds spit into your ears is so impressive. I believe @samandhi called them "Chaconne'esque". Which I don't have the Moondrop Chaconne so I can't say, but from what I've read about them they are detail crazy. And I can see how they could be compared to a $300 mid cannon. I'm sensitive to harsh treble, but I can listen to these all day as well. There's no sibilance to my ears. They're just a really impressive "drag n drop" diy build. I would recommend these to anyone that's more of a treble head and are not afraid of having to do a little bit of work.
@mt877's builds are in a word...fantastic. I now question every earbud that I have up to these. Lol. They're both that impressive to me. Have I used that word enough in these thoughts?
Another huge thank you to @mt877 and @samandhi for making these buds. I can't thank you guys enough.
No problem!
yeah i've ordered parts for the 3 of us (Ascii, ian91, and myself). Should arrive in the next week or so, then Ascii will make them for usNo problem!
How's your Artiste coming? I think I read that you were waiting on the parts?
That's so awesome! Very happy for you guys.yeah i've ordered parts for the 3 of us (Ascii, ian91, and myself). Should arrive in the next week or so, then Ascii will make them for us
Great to hear your impressions are positive!Aika and Artiste comments, I've had each for at least a week now I think:
The Aika is super impressive when it comes to bass. It's the first earbud that I've heard with sub bass. I mean these rumble deep. These are my go to when I want maybe a fun listen. I like listening to them with jazz, hearing the way that the upright bass strings slap against the wood is very satisfying. And I say that they're a fun listen because the mids and treble aren't incredibly forward. These remind me of a CCA CRA iem. So kind of a V-Shaped tuning? But the mids and treble are present. I can still hear all the details that need to be heard. Very very impressive tuning.
The Artiste Nightingale is equally impressive. The bass doesn't hit hard like the Aika's, but it's not about the bass with these buds, these buds are more about the mids and treble. These remind me of the NiceHCK EB2S, but taken up a huge level. The amount of detailts these beautiful buds spit into your ears is so impressive. I believe @samandhi called them "Chaconne'esque". Which I don't have the Moondrop Chaconne so I can't say, but from what I've read about them they are detail crazy. And I can see how they could be compared to a $300 mid cannon. I'm sensitive to harsh treble, but I can listen to these all day as well. There's no sibilance to my ears. They're just a really impressive "drag n drop" diy build. I would recommend these to anyone that's more of a treble head and are not afraid of having to do a little bit of work.
@mt877's builds are in a word...fantastic. I now question every earbud that I have up to these. Lol. They're both that impressive to me. Have I used that word enough in these thoughts?
Another huge thank you to @mt877 and @samandhi for making these buds. I can't thank you guys enough.
I am excited for you all to get your new buds.yeah i've ordered parts for the 3 of us (Ascii, ian91, and myself). Should arrive in the next week or so, then Ascii will make them for us
Oh man, thanks for the kind words. It's nice to know that both buds bring out something special in your music and will be used for a long time coming.Aika and Artiste comments, I've had each for at least a week now I think:
The Aika is super impressive when it comes to bass. It's the first earbud that I've heard with sub bass. I mean these rumble deep. These are my go to when I want maybe a fun listen. I like listening to them with jazz, hearing the way that the upright bass strings slap against the wood is very satisfying. And I say that they're a fun listen because the mids and treble aren't incredibly forward. These remind me of a CCA CRA iem. So kind of a V-Shaped tuning? But the mids and treble are present. I can still hear all the details that need to be heard. Very very impressive tuning.
The Artiste Nightingale is equally impressive. The bass doesn't hit hard like the Aika's, but it's not about the bass with these buds, these buds are more about the mids and treble. These remind me of the NiceHCK EB2S, but taken up a huge level. The amount of detailts these beautiful buds spit into your ears is so impressive. I believe @samandhi called them "Chaconne'esque". Which I don't have the Moondrop Chaconne so I can't say, but from what I've read about them they are detail crazy. And I can see how they could be compared to a $300 mid cannon. I'm sensitive to harsh treble, but I can listen to these all day as well. There's no sibilance to my ears. They're just a really impressive "drag n drop" diy build. I would recommend these to anyone that's more of a treble head and are not afraid of having to do a little bit of work.
@mt877's builds are in a word...fantastic. I now question every earbud that I have up to these. Lol. They're both that impressive to me. Have I used that word enough in these thoughts?
Another huge thank you to @mt877 and @samandhi for making these buds. I can't thank you guys enough.
EDIT: I don't know how I forgot to talk about staging. The sound stage on the Aika is about the average that you usually hear from a bud. I can pick out all of the instruments without trouble and know where they're positioned. The staging on the Artiste however is something I haven't heard before. I've heard great width from a bud, but I've never heard depth. And that's what this bud gives you, width and depth, and it's something really awesome to hear.
Looks like nobody knows what you're talking about. A few more details, maybe a pic and a link would be helpful?Go buy lavender luthenium
