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EP series has 3 models- phantom 1h2m2l drivers, esr and evr both have 3 differs of 1h1m1l
X series has 4 models- legend x, nemesis, vantage, bravado
X series has 4 models- legend x, nemesis, vantage, bravado
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Great pull, man! I’m reading it now and... uhh... Names!... and uhh... Prices!
EDIT: Google Translate does a fine job.
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Alright, here's my shot. Hope it won't be too sloppy since I can speak Mandarin and Cantonese, but not read them perfectly.
So the first model of attention is the Phantom.
According to the article, the Phantom -- being a 5BA x 5-way design -- gave off an extremely transparent and layered sound signature that many audio lovers would enjoy, both enthusiasts and those who start out. The transparency was apparently so impressive that it could potentially give the Zeus unit a run for its money.
The next in line is the Empire ESR -- which stands for Empire Studio Reference.
As the name implies, it goes for the uncolored reference sound signature. 3BA and 3-way design. The article mentioned it as one of the most balanced-sounding, with resolution just being one or two steps behind the Phantom.
And finally, we have the entry model -- the EVR
Which stands for Empire Vocal Reference.
It's designed specifically for singers on stage. Same driver configuration as the ESR, but with far more focus on midrange, especially vocals of both male and female.
I will add the X series on my next post.
So the first model of attention is the Phantom.
According to the article, the Phantom -- being a 5BA x 5-way design -- gave off an extremely transparent and layered sound signature that many audio lovers would enjoy, both enthusiasts and those who start out. The transparency was apparently so impressive that it could potentially give the Zeus unit a run for its money.
The next in line is the Empire ESR -- which stands for Empire Studio Reference.
As the name implies, it goes for the uncolored reference sound signature. 3BA and 3-way design. The article mentioned it as one of the most balanced-sounding, with resolution just being one or two steps behind the Phantom.
And finally, we have the entry model -- the EVR
Which stands for Empire Vocal Reference.
It's designed specifically for singers on stage. Same driver configuration as the ESR, but with far more focus on midrange, especially vocals of both male and female.
I will add the X series on my next post.
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Please give me a moment. The X series needed a bit more time lol.
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Aaaanyway....here we go.
So...first up in line -- the big guy himself -- LEGEND X
So the X series are hybrid units that use a 9mm dynamic diaphragm on what is called Weapon IX (implying the diameter of the DD) along with their BA drivers. Not sure how to translate this -- but it seems like this DD has some sort of rare earth-magnetic property within the design itself that allows for a very energetic and musical presentation of sound. The LEGEND X has 2 of these W9 DDs along with 5 BA drivers. Coupled with a very curious 10-way crossover configuration, it seems to have created what the article wrote as a sound that's extremely dynamic, musical, energetic, resolving and overall just very powerful sound that has very lush midrange with unbelievable bass.
Next up we have the NEMESIS.
Uses 2 W9 DDs with 3 BA drivers. With a very interesting 8-way crossover design, the article described the Nemesis to be extremely large sounding, very wide and deep soundstage with great amount of bass dynamism that DD fans would love, and a very "passionate and emotional" presentation of midrange and treble, but not quite as extended or resolving as the Legend X.
Now, comes the VANTAGE.
This one uses 2 W9 DDs, and one BA driver. With a 5-way crossover design -- there's not much details about this other than it having a very attractive and addictive low-frequency with nice treble to boot, could be a tastefully tuned V-shape sound.
Finally, the entry model -- BRAVADO.
This one uses 1 W9 DD and 1 BA driver with 3-way crossover design. Not much to describe from the article other than it being a very nice and natural sounding IEM with impressive dynamism.
So...first up in line -- the big guy himself -- LEGEND X
So the X series are hybrid units that use a 9mm dynamic diaphragm on what is called Weapon IX (implying the diameter of the DD) along with their BA drivers. Not sure how to translate this -- but it seems like this DD has some sort of rare earth-magnetic property within the design itself that allows for a very energetic and musical presentation of sound. The LEGEND X has 2 of these W9 DDs along with 5 BA drivers. Coupled with a very curious 10-way crossover configuration, it seems to have created what the article wrote as a sound that's extremely dynamic, musical, energetic, resolving and overall just very powerful sound that has very lush midrange with unbelievable bass.
Next up we have the NEMESIS.
Uses 2 W9 DDs with 3 BA drivers. With a very interesting 8-way crossover design, the article described the Nemesis to be extremely large sounding, very wide and deep soundstage with great amount of bass dynamism that DD fans would love, and a very "passionate and emotional" presentation of midrange and treble, but not quite as extended or resolving as the Legend X.
Now, comes the VANTAGE.
This one uses 2 W9 DDs, and one BA driver. With a 5-way crossover design -- there's not much details about this other than it having a very attractive and addictive low-frequency with nice treble to boot, could be a tastefully tuned V-shape sound.
Finally, the entry model -- BRAVADO.
This one uses 1 W9 DD and 1 BA driver with 3-way crossover design. Not much to describe from the article other than it being a very nice and natural sounding IEM with impressive dynamism.
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So is this an entire new line-up, besides the two IEMs that have been widely discussed here, or are these a special line-up for Asian markets?
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This is an entirely new line-up to be available worldwide.
Aaaanyway....here we go.
So...first up in line -- the big guy himself -- LEGEND X
So the X series are hybrid units that use a 9mm dynamic diaphragm on what is called Weapon IX (implying the diameter of the DD) along with their BA drivers. Not sure how to translate this -- but it seems like this DD has some sort of rare earth-magnetic property within the design itself that allows for a very energetic and musical presentation of sound. The LEGEND X has 2 of these W9 DDs along with 5 BA drivers. Coupled with a very curious 10-way crossover configuration, it seems to have created what the article wrote as a sound that's extremely dynamic, musical, energetic, resolving and overall just very powerful sound that has very lush midrange with unbelievable bass.
Next up we have the NEMESIS.
Uses 2 W9 DDs with 3 BA drivers. With a very interesting 8-way crossover design, the article described the Nemesis to be extremely large sounding, very wide and deep soundstage with great amount of bass dynamism that DD fans would love, and a very "passionate and emotional" presentation of midrange and treble, but not quite as extended or resolving as the Legend X.
Now, comes the VANTAGE.
This one uses 2 W9 DDs, and one BA driver. With a 5-way crossover design -- there's not much details about this other than it having a very attractive and addictive low-frequency with nice treble to boot, could be a tastefully tuned V-shape sound.
Finally, the entry model -- BRAVADO.
This one uses 1 W9 DD and 1 BA driver with 3-way crossover design. Not much to describe from the article other than it being a very nice and natural sounding IEM with impressive dynamism.
According to Google Translate, the high number of crossovers is mainly attributed to the dynamic drivers. It says the crossovers were aligned to minimise phase distortion to increase the IEM's effective signal-to-noise ratio.
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Ah, I see. I must've missed that when reading the article. No wonder it sounded like I missed something.
Thanks for clearing that up, bro.
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Wow, this is all a bit ambitious and we are the ones who will win in the end, IF they sound as great as they seem to based on a few folks thoughts as well as the descriptions. Can't wait to hear all of them.
All those IEMs!!
Man oh man dem hybrids making me :
HK$
Impressive!
Are these new iems going to replace the current models or is just an addition? What about the Adel technology?
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