[proedros]

where i download music , everything is in FLAC so i am fine with this format for now

i also stay 16/44 cause 24/96 is 3x more storage space , no can do.

 

[Sound~Patriot]

I’ve done blind A/B tests between WAV, FLAC and lossy M4A. Although I can generally discern between lossless and lossy files, the differences are small and they require immense concentration to find. When I’m reviewing and/or listening on the go, I hardly have the awareness to focus on minute differences like those. I’d much rather have the ease of transferring directly from iTunes, album art, storage space, etc.

same here ! i do it like ctsooner.... i just go for wav (or high res flac) but i would lie to myself if i would say i'd always be able to hear the difference. Sometimes i wasn't able to recognise if its 128kb mp3 or wav! i've done a lot blind tests and i failed quite a lot of times

 

[Rayzilla]

Has anyone here compared the 64Audio N8 to any of the EE IEMs? If so, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on that. Thanks.

 

[fiascogarcia]

same here ! i do it like ctsooner.... i just go for wav (or high res flac) but i would lie to myself if i would say i'd always be able to hear the difference. Sometimes i wasn't able to recognise if its 128kb mp3 or wav! i've done a lot blind tests and i failed quite a lot of times

As many have said, the quality of recording production makes a big difference, regardless of tracks being downloaded in low or high res. IMO

 

[Bosk]

My initial experience with the ESR was that of buyer's regret. It sounded a bit too flat for my liking and had a weird mid bass lift.

After a few days and once I've adjusted to the signature, the ESR has incredible separation and clarity with a nice extended treble. The bass is tight and punchy enough, the mids are centred, without an obvious veil, and treble is extended but not too splashy. It also images very well with what I feel to be quite a good soundstage.

There isn't much coloration of music by this iem. It doesn't present songs with an increased amount of bass or treble and vocals are as natural as can be. It has a very neutral tone. Some would find this iem to be soul-less or unexciting. But to me it is doing what it's supposed to be: an objective iem that tries to be as unbiased as it can be. I've grown to be appreciate the sound and in turn, able to enjoy it

P.s. I'm someone who appreciates treble quite a bit, so take that into consideration. Also I can hardly tell a difference between 24bit and 16bit flac and v0 320kbps MP3, so I don't have the sharpest ears lol.

Great impressions matique. How do the ESR's compare with your Noble Encores?

 

[Vitaly2017]

That lx has been on the sale forum for months, multiple price drop and multiple posting as well and still no taker, people saving their money for the se6

What is se6 I havent heard about it.

 

[Panohm]

What is se6 I havent heard about it.

Nothin to see here folks

 

[Vitaly2017]

It's the Spiral Ears SE $6000

Wata hell lol iem for 6000$???

 

[popof94]

It's the Spiral Ears SE $6000

Only in custom, no demo unit to try them, funny game!!

 

[davidmolliere]

Let's not spoil the EE thread with that, there are plenty of reactions around the community on the Spiral Ear and Flinkenick's thread but yeah things are going crazy...

 

[Deezel177]

Has anyone here compared the 64Audio N8 to any of the EE IEMs? If so, I would be interested in hearing your thoughts on that. Thanks.

@twister6 compared the N8 to the Legend X in his review here: https://twister6.com/2018/07/17/64-audio-n8/

As many have said, the quality of recording production makes a big difference, regardless of tracks being downloaded in low or high res. IMO

Amen. Mastering literally involves EQ, stereo widening, compression, etc. Not to mention the intricacies that go into the recording and mixing processes.

 

[Panohm]

Let's not spoil the EE thread with that, there are plenty of reactions around the community on the Spiral Ear and Flinkenick's thread but yeah things are going crazy...

Sorry, I went for that tasty low hanging fruit.

 

[Vitaly2017]

I think companys should understand that already 2000$ is freakin hell of a load of cash for an iem even if its hand build r&d involved put in all the receipe OK. Please dont start overpricing its gona be so unfare. We already do our best to save as much $ we can to buy hp and iem what ever you like.
It need to be reasonable and no need to be crazzy priced to make us belive its a better unit than the cheaper one seriously.

 

[singleended5863]

I think companys should understand that already 2000$ is freakin hell of a load of cash for an iem even if its hand build r&d involved put in all the receipe OK. Please dont start overpricing its gona be so unfare. We already do our best to save as much $ we can to buy hp and iem what ever you like.
It need to be reasonable and no need to be crazzy priced to make us belive its a better unit than the cheaper one seriously.

I think it is the way to do business. If you can afford $2K cables you can afford more later in time based on your level of addiction plus the competition between companies just want offer the best of the best...

 

[Vitaly2017]

I think it is the way to do business. If you can afford $2K cables you can afford more later in time based on your level of addiction plus the competition between companies just want offer the best of the best...

Hey at 3000$ + seriously what of the best you getin. It just starts milking your bothe tities lol