[romekbono]

If only audio retailers have an option to let us purchase their IEMs without the cables for an adjusted reduction in price

I suppose the biggest profit they got is from cable ^^

 

[phaeton70]

I just wonder how the hell EE managed to put all that stuff inside the shell.... I mean, EVO is missing the EST part (quite big, even with only 2 EST drivers there is still the eivec) and Odin is missing the W10 part (bigger than EST), and both are already very big IEMs....

anyway, finally I got to know what kind of BA EE is using (I'm assuming it's the same as in Odin).

all in all, I think this new Odyssey must be considered an Odin with BCD rather than an EVO with EST, given that BCD is a "refinement" while using an EST means a retuning.

 

[discord]

I just wonder how the hell EE managed to put all that stuff inside the shell

It’s probably a big chonker.

 

[Natesdailies]

It’s probably a big chonker.

Fingers crossed that it's not as chonkey as the Phonix or EXT

 

[NickMit]

I wonder how limited it will be. Like Odin - limited first 200, then 300, then we are just selling the same thing without autographs. Or smth like 100 units, and if you are not fast enough - wait till someone drops it in the classfields))

 

[Skullar]

If only audio retailers have an option to let us purchase their IEMs without the cables for an adjusted reduction in price

The cable costs 50 quid to make why would they lose the margin

 

[CL14715]

Not an Odin and not an EVO. EE has more self respect than to make a lazy rehash and slap a collab status on it. Much different sounding and much more refined. Surprised they offered it for the Odin price considering what a whale this thing is inside. Good on them for not asking for $6k for what is in my opinion their best sounding product.

 

[subguy812]

Not an Odin and not an EVO. Much different sounding and much more refined. Surprised they offered it for the Odin price considering what a whale this thing is inside. Good on them for not asking for $6k for what is in my opinion their best sounding product.

Especially with AK involved. My wallet is going to crash with the new DAP and EE collab. At least, I can get a DAP and IEM for the price of some ridiculous IEMs.

 

[Jack Vang]

Yup, bone conduction looks like the big one. Also sounds like they have an updated eivec controller for the electrostatic drivers for the highs. very curious to hear more impressions and how this being a collab with AK might impact tuning. Depending on how it is tuned, could look at it as more of a Odin with a bone conduction driver, or an EVO with electrostats, though from the cryptic comments of @CL14715 and the other few lucky ones that have heard it, it could be a new animal entirely tuning-wise. This seems like it has all the right ingredients for something special—EE is seemingly throwing everything in the toolbox into it.

This was our biggest hurdle with the Odyssey. We could not, for the life of us, get the W10 to communicate with the electrostats but we eventually had a breakthrough. This was a necessary step for the future of Empire Ears.

I see that the release says limited production? So that means it's a limited run?

There's only 1 production run and there's been no discussion of an additional. It is entirely at AK's discretion.

I heard a version of it last April when I visited Empire Ears in Norcross. IIFC, it did not sound at all like Odin or EVO. In fact, it was not what I would consider EE house sound. I found it to be complementary to EVO and Odin at the time and I liked it a lot. I plan on spending some quality time with it this weekend at CanJam Socal and will post impressions. I brought EVO, Odin and my Custom LX. I plan on comparing bass quality and quantity, upper mids and treble response on a relative basis as these are the areas which get a lot of feedback with Empire Ears IEMs. One of the prototypes I heard had a great mids focus. I cannot recall if it were this particular IEM. If it is, I will probably buy it.

Looking forward to your impressions. See you soon!

I just wonder how the hell EE managed to put all that stuff inside the shell.... I mean, EVO is missing the EST part (quite big, even with only 2 EST drivers there is still the eivec) and Odin is missing the W10 part (bigger than EST), and both are already very big IEMs....

The Odyssey uses a revised version of the EVO's housing with updated curvature for a more optimized fit. The components are packed to the brim and each pair takes an enormous amount of time to complete. It's truly a labor of love.

Not an Odin and not an EVO. EE has more self respect than to make a lazy rehash and slap a collab status on it. Much different sounding and much more refined. Surprised they offered it for the Odin price considering what a whale this thing is inside. Good on them for not asking for $6k for what is in my opinion their best sounding product.

Correct. The Odyssey is a completely original design.

Especially with AK involved. My wallet is going to crash with the new DAP and EE collab. At least, I can get a DAP and IEM for the price of some ridiculous IEMs.

It's been challenging to say the least but we're proud of the end result and we can't wait for you all to hear it.

 

[CL14715]

This was our biggest hurdle with the Odyssey. We could not, for the life of us, get the W10 to communicate with the electrostats but we eventually had a breakthrough. This was a necessary step for the future of Empire Ears.



There's only 1 production run and there's been no discussion of an additional. It is entirely at AK's discretion.



Looking forward to your impressions. See you soon!



The Odyssey uses a revised version of the EVO's housing with updated curvature for a more optimized fit. The components are packed to the brim and each pair takes an enormous amount of time to complete. It's truly a labor of love.



Correct. The Odyssey is a completely original design.



It's been challenging to say the least but we're proud of the end result and we can't wait for you all to hear it.

Holy sh@t! Look who emerged from the dungeon of IEM production hell . Looking forward to seeing people get their hands on these. Truly a remarkable sound, design and overall end product.

 

[gnahra]

This was our biggest hurdle with the Odyssey. We could not, for the life of us, get the W10 to communicate with the electrostats but we eventually had a breakthrough. This was a necessary step for the future of Empire Ears.



There's only 1 production run and there's been no discussion of an additional. It is entirely at AK's discretion.



Looking forward to your impressions. See you soon!



The Odyssey uses a revised version of the EVO's housing with updated curvature for a more optimized fit. The components are packed to the brim and each pair takes an enormous amount of time to complete. It's truly a labor of love.



Correct. The Odyssey is a completely original design.



It's been challenging to say the least but we're proud of the end result and we can't wait for you all to hear it.

Jack thanks.
Very much looking forward to hearing impressions from CanJam.
In the meantime, would you be willing to talk a bit about the intended sound signature of Odyssey, particularly relative to some of your other IEMs?

 

[Tristy]

Jack thanks.
Very much looking forward to hearing impressions from CanJam.
In the meantime, would you be willing to talk a bit about the intended sound signature of Odyssey, particularly relative to some of your other IEMs?

Was literally writing out the same as you posted! Great minds.

 

[PotatoMEZE]

I hope something better than "Effect Audio Ares II" in the box . THX.

 

[Tristy]

Holy sh@t! Look who emerged from the dungeon of IEM production hell . Looking forward to seeing people get their hands on these. Truly a remarkable sound, design and overall end product.

You not planning on picking one up then?

 

[CL14715]

You not planning on picking one up then?

Of course I am! I just am excited for others to hear what I heard demo’ing them.