FEARLESS Audio IEM's Discussion/Impressions

[jim723]

I would agree that I don't want to pay $430 to be the third owner of the S8F.

I signed up for the Fearless US Head-fi tour recently thanks to the information posted here in this thread. However, the participant list is long so it would take quite a while before I can have the chance to try the Fearless lineup. Although the tour package contains about 10 different Fearless models. It will be worth the wait.

 

[SciOC]

Not sure if that is me or someone else but my review will be in maybe 2 days. It is quite impressive and is my favorite Fearless. I will explain my opinion with mostly 70's rock and 90's hip hop

Looking forward to a comparison to the legend x. Ever since I had the legend x on tour I've craved that bass response.... My RHA cl2 and fearless S8f just aren't on the same level as the legend x when it comes to bass impact. Other hybrids I've heard Like the ibasso it04 didn't even come close either. So it'd be great to have an affordable-ish alternative to the legend x.

 

[SBranson]

Looking forward to a comparison to the legend x. Ever since I had the legend x on tour I've craved that bass response.... My RHA cl2 and fearless S8f just aren't on the same level as the legend x when it comes to bass impact. Other hybrids I've heard Like the ibasso it04 didn't even come close either. So it'd be great to have an affordable-ish alternative to the legend x.

I recently got the Bravado and the bass is unlike anything I've ever heard or thought possible in an iem. I've been tempted to save and sell everything else to get a Legend X but I'm really curious about the Roland. I'm wondering how it compares straight across the board not taking into account the obvious value of the Roland.

 

[Fabaaroan]

Not sure if that is me or someone else but my review will be in maybe 2 days. It is quite impressive and is my favorite Fearless. I will explain my opinion with mostly 70's rock and 90's hip hop

I hesitated a lot beetween the 8F or the Roland.
I actually had the earsonics purple,em10 and the warbler prelude.
I want to try this New type of hybrid iems.
So I m really interested in your review.
Perhaps you could convince me to buy the Roland.

 

[acygni]

Anyone gotten their fearless in this packaging before?
http://kiliko3611.hatenablog.com/entry/2018/12/04/091028
Is it an older or newer packaging?
I am guessing older but everything with the white "classic" packaging looks lke a downgrade besides the cable. Less tips, uglier case, etc.

 

[FunctionalDoc]

Anyone gotten their fearless in this packaging before?
http://kiliko3611.hatenablog.com/entry/2018/12/04/091028
Is it an older or newer packaging?
I am guessing older but everything with the white "classic" packaging looks lke a downgrade besides the cable. Less tips, uglier case, etc.

I have a S8F I would say that is the older package the newer ones come in powder blue presentation box.

 

[warriorpoet]

Anyone else see these?

Personal opinion- that Roland graph is forged from purest win.

 

[Cevisi]

Anyone else see these?

Personal opinion- that Roland graph is forged from purest win.

How

 

[warriorpoet]

How

It's shallow DF neutral with slightly lifted bass (5dB from 400Hz to 20Hz) and consistent all the way through. I do wonder about the resolution of those graphs, but the overall picture is pretty much my ideal profile.

 

[TooPoorForHiFi]

Anyone else see these?

Personal opinion- that Roland graph is forged from purest win.

Where did you get this, reliable ?

 

[acygni]

Not gonna buy s8f for $430 as the third user for sure.

I understand the feeling but these being earphones, assuming they weren't treated really rough I think they last through multiple ownerships pretty well. Luckily I was able to order a pair last week with custom plate, cable, logos directly from them for less than that utilizing their local sale event.

 

[twiceboss]

Never want to bother with EQ so I sold the iSine20. I am sure there are others who would enjoy eq'ing.

I did contact Audeze and asked them if they plan to release a cipher cable for none iOS devices. Their answer was no, unfortunately. Comfort was the other consideration. I can never wear iSine20 for more than 20 minutes. They hurt my ears. Therefore I am more interested in earphones like Fearless and qdc which they fit more comfortably for long term listening and I don't need to eq them.

i mean... you can literally use the cipher cable on android. I just use with anker lightning to usbC. Only $30. As i said works flawlessly. Not sure with "Never want to bother with EQ so I sold the iSine20" if it's actually the same thing with android.

 

[SilverEars]

It's shallow DF neutral with slightly lifted bass (5dB from 400Hz to 20Hz) and consistent all the way through. I do wonder about the resolution of those graphs, but the overall picture is pretty much my ideal profile.

Part of your ideal profile have a pit from 5-7k? I need to see an independent party graph. Why do they present graph like this? With such resolution?

 

[warriorpoet]

Where did you get this, reliable ?

They're on the Linsoul site, and the Roland chart is the same chart that was shared with me in a conversation with Linsoul a couple weeks ago.

 

[warriorpoet]

Part of your ideal profile have a pit from 5-7k? I need to see an independent party graph. Why do they present graph like this? With such resolution?

I suspect the dip is narrower than displayed due to resolution, given feedback from Chris and a couple others I've heard from, but I'll find out for myself this week either way.

Even a low resolution FR can give a general idea of what's going on.