[Mimouille]

  How can one get the Lab 1 anymore?
 
Besides checking the For Sale section of head-fi (which prob won't have one in a while).

You can wait for me to buy one, not like it, and sell it to you.

 

[EveTan]

  You can wait for me to buy one, not like it, and sell it to you.

Haha those chances...

 

[ph0n6]

I happened to found these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HWZY75K/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/185-8704443-5272214

Now that explain why the Fi-BA-SS works so well with the AK240. Nevertheless, detachable cable!!! I believe this is the first of their IEM line up to have detachable cable. Wonder how will the sound change with aftermarket cable(if they are available that is)

 

[audionewbi]

Pandora X is out, still 4000 Euro
 
https://www.facebook.com/JabenSG/posts/10152475439821782

 

[shotgunshane]

Just got the VIII today and it took me a little bit to wrap my head around this sound. Still own the V and VI and the sound just gets warmer as I go up the chain. The VIII has a very big sound and the bass has a lot of body. I'm guessing the housing plays a major part to this sound. Lovely sound and I think this might be too warm for the neutral fan. I on the other hand chose this one over the VII because I expected more warmth. Absolutely beautiful looker and the cable is stellar finally.

The VIII is warmer than V? would you mind elaborating on their differences, since I've had a V loaner before?

 

[james444]

I happened to found these: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HWZY75K/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/185-8704443-5272214

Now that explain why the Fi-BA-SS works so well with the AK240. Nevertheless, detachable cable!!! I believe this is the first of their IEM line up to have detachable cable. Wonder how will the sound change with aftermarket cable(if they are available that is)

 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/613641/final-audio-design-impressions-and-discussion-thread/5100#post_11156012
 

Still own the V and VI and the sound just gets warmer as I go up the chain. The VIII has a very big sound and the bass has a lot of body.

 
Haven't heard the V and VI, but going by FR I'm pretty sure the VII are less warm. So the chain's not a steady increase to the VIII.

 

[Jobbing]

@SGS: think of the VIII as the Dita The Answer, just a tad richer but without the treble spike you're sensitive for.

 

[shotgunshane]

@SGS: think of the VIII as the Dita The Answer, just a tad richer but without the treble spike you're sensitive for.

From memory I'm thinking the Dita Answer is less warm than the Heaven V. That's a good thing if my memory is correct but I had a pretty short time with the Dita, so I don't trust my memory of it any more. Plus that was a long time ago. Maybe someone can confirm.

 

[Jobbing]

@SGS: think of the VIII as the Dita The Answer, just a tad richer but without the treble spike you're sensitive for.

Just recently I have auditioned the V (A/B'ing with Dita) at a fellow HF'ers and I'm pretty sure the Dita was warmer (source X5/Vorzuge Duo), confirmation would be nice though.

 

[shotgunshane]

Just recently I have auditioned the V (A/B'ing with Dita) at a fellow HF'ers and I'm pretty sure the Dita was warmer (source X5/Vorzuge Duo), confirmation would be nice though.

Ah, that's confirmation enough. The V was too warm for me. I guess it's the Heaven VII for me if I decide to grab a FAD.

 

[cn11]

I sure wish the VIII came in that awesome matte black (or even a matte gunmetal or something), like the VII. I just could never go with a gold IEM...

 

[sonickarma]

I sure wish the VIII came in that awesome matte black (or even a matte gunmetal or something), like the VII. I just could never go with a gold IEM...

I think we all share your disapointment

 

[DannyBai]

The VIII is warmer than V? would you mind elaborating on their differences, since I've had a V loaner before?

For me, the VI's bass reached slightly deeper over the V. Overall sound was a tad thicker. VIII's bass is noticeably fuller while retaining excellent quality. It's meaty bass and shocks me that it sounds like this. The treble is smoother than both V and VI but I hear more detail. Added space and separation is noticeably better also. When I say warmer is because I hear a fuller, not as thin but thicker overall sound.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/613641/final-audio-design-impressions-and-discussion-thread/5100#post_11156012

Haven't heard the V and VI, but going by FR I'm pretty sure the VII are less warm. So the chain's not a steady increase to the VIII.

Never looked at FR or heard VII but this is what I hear with the three I have. I'm sure you're right and from previous impressions, that's why I chose the VIII. I'm also not as gifted with impressions or have the technical knowledge as some of you so I'm sure my take could be taken as utter crap.

 

[EveTan]

Just got mine in. 
 

Definitely more narrow soundstaging than I'm used to.  The seal is almost vacuum-like.
But it is definitely a good partner until my 335s return. 

 

[Jobbing]

Just got mine in. 



Definitely more narrow soundstaging than I'm used to.  The seal is almost vacuum-like.
But it is definitely a good partner until my 335s return. 

Congratulations! They look even better in real life don't they? Looking forward to your impressions. Have fun and enjoy!