Empire Ears - Discussion & Impressions (Formerly EarWerkz)
Aug 10, 2020 at 7:38 PM Post #23,206 of 40,593
Symbio hybrids were good. I thought they were a bit harsh on the upper end with my Zeus. I was happier with the Final Es until I began using the Sednas.
 
Aug 10, 2020 at 8:09 PM Post #23,207 of 40,593
Ready, set, go! :D I know, it's a long read, but I tried to make it fun and easy to follow while still being very detailed. Enjoy!

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Good review. I was sad to see that with the source pair up, the Cayin N6ii / E02 was the only Dap that had some hissing. Was this hissing very noticeable and did it only occur between tracks? I guess I’m trying to gauge whether pairing the Odin with the N6ii / E02 is a deal breaker or not.
 
Aug 10, 2020 at 8:37 PM Post #23,210 of 40,593
The odin looks very promising. Finally a iem to replace my HP.
 
Aug 10, 2020 at 8:39 PM Post #23,211 of 40,593
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Aug 10, 2020 at 9:11 PM Post #23,214 of 40,593
this is why customs are the truth; i never found a single tip that i was truly happy with for listening over ~90 minutes.
I hated fooling with tips, so went the custom route, except my Tia Trio.

Completely agree, once you go custom, you can go back. Perfect fit every time and don't have to fiddle with them. I have a pair of CA Solaris, love the sound, but it seems like I'm constantly re-adjusting. My custom Empire Ears are awesome, fit and sound great. I have Bravados and Phantoms and I really hope the Odin and Hero comes out in a custom in the future. I'm tempted to get the universal as I know I can always re-sell, and the universal EE IEMs I've tried do fit very well in my ear. Decisions, decisions, decisions... :ksc75smile:

I must say the Odin looks fabulous, awesome, and so many other great adjectives!
 
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Aug 10, 2020 at 9:17 PM Post #23,215 of 40,593
Good review. I was sad to see that with the source pair up, the Cayin N6ii / E02 was the only Dap that had some hissing. Was this hissing very noticeable and did it only occur between tracks? I guess I’m trying to gauge whether pairing the Odin with the N6ii / E02 is a deal breaker or not.

It is audible at lower volume or in quiet passages of the song (like first 30s of Agnes Obel - The Curse) or when idling, but not as bad as Campfire audio with N6ii/E02.
 
Aug 10, 2020 at 11:23 PM Post #23,219 of 40,593
For all the Toronto and GTA folks, Charles told me that the Odin and Hero reviews should be here this or next week.

Looking forward to the Odin/Sultan matchup

MKIIs are mid/end September
 
Aug 10, 2020 at 11:59 PM Post #23,220 of 40,593
For all the Toronto and GTA folks, Charles told me that the Odin and Hero reviews should be here this or next week.

Looking forward to the Odin/Sultan matchup

MKIIs are mid/end September

I actually can't wait, I haven't been this excited to hear an IEM... probably ever?
 

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