[teknorob23]

There is the new iFi xDsD or the micro dsd black label with the iem match built-in. No hiss with Zeus or Zeus R.
But I thought the new lineups were less prone to hissing. Or I thought I had read that from the first impressions

I can only comment for the Phantom, which i've now listened to getting to for well over 500-600 hours (70% work which is mixture of dialogue and soundtracking / 30 music). I'm mainly listening to music from mac mini via hugo2 and i cant detect any audible hiss, perhaps a trace with mojo and again a trace with DF red. I guess i should point out my ears are probably not as well tuned to headfi as most on here. As i mentioned sensitivity has been more of an issue when i'm using iphone X + dac especially DF red which its almost impossible to keep in safe listening range.

 

[Dash]

I have about 6 hours on the Bravado with stock Spartan cable. The 2.5mm was out of stock so I elected to not wait on the cable.

The Bravado is impressive. The first 30 minutes I was like "Dat Bass!" It was so deep and impactful without obscuring details.

Everything sounds good on the Bravado due to their smooth nature. The details are there just not in your face.

I love the body that instruments and vocals have on the Bravado. For example, Etta James' voice is so rich and full. The backing band has so much groove.

 

[tim0chan]

I have about 6 hours on the Bravado with stock Spartan cable. The 2.5mm was out of stock so I elected to not wait on the cable.

The Bravado is impressive. The first 30 minutes I was like "Dat Bass!" It was so deep and impactful without obscuring details.

Everything sounds good on the Bravado due to their smooth nature. The details are there just not in your face.

I love the body that instruments and vocals have on the Bravado. For example, Etta James' voice is so rich and full. The backing band has so much groove.

Comparison with the Spartans?

 

[vilhelm44]

My Legend x arrived today, would like to say a big thank you to Ethan for his great comms! Just had a quick listen with WM1Z and Lionheart cable and they sound wonderful, delicious bass, crystal clear mids and nicely extended highs. They have a lovely tonality that isn't too bright, nor warm. Just the slightest touch of warmth which is spot on. Going to give these a good burn-in now.

 

[Dash]

It is still really early but there are a few differences.The layering is more apparent on the Spartan, but I believe that is due to the smooth character of the Bravado.

This may sound weird, but I also think they are different approaches looking for the same result.

The both seem to possess a pretty even tonality. The DD bass of the Bravado is not shy, but it is also not overbearing. Several people have told me that the bass settles in nicely with a little time.

 

[bartzky]

Can someone point me to frequency response measurements of the EE lineup? I know @crinacle 's Dayton measurements, but looking for more accurate ones. Maybe even official graphs @Jack Vang?

 

[ctsooner22]

They have them on the site I thought

 

[teknorob23]

They don’t see

They have them on the site I thought

They dont seem to be there for the new ranges unless they’re very well hidden. I have dm’d Ethan this morning

 

[bvng3540]

My Legend x arrived today, would like to say a big thank you to Ethan for his great comms! Just had a quick listen with WM1Z and Lionheart cable and they sound wonderful, delicious bass, crystal clear mids and nicely extended highs. They have a lovely tonality that isn't too bright, nor warm. Just the slightest touch of warmth which is spot on. Going to give these a good burn-in now.

With that kind of set up and it not sound wonderful then you might need to change hobby

 

[ShyamS]

This album is just amazing on my ESR

Check it out you guys might like it

"Wandering" by Yosi Horikawa
http://tidal.com/album/15666681

 

[vilhelm44]

With that kind of set up and it not sound wonderful then you might need to change hobby

Hahaha, I'd be screwed right

 

[ctsooner22]

They don’t see


They dont seem to be there for the new ranges unless they’re very well hidden. I have dm’d Ethan this morning

. hmmmm they will get them up I bet

 

[ceeloChamp]

Does anyone have the Nemesis and the Legend X and could post some impressions? To me it seems like the LX is more refined and the Nemesis is a bit more...

 

[WatCult]

They have them on the site I thought

They used to have those picture of the 3 knobs - warm:bright, stereo:surround .. etc. Looks like they took it down.

 

[NaiveSound]

Zeus is a blank canvas, it responds very well to EQ , no distortion unless you want it to be