Follow this thread for a long time. I don't write much because I don't speak English and always struggle to write anything in it.
I've owned Elysium and M5 for 5 months and 2 months, respectively.
They are very different but both amazing iems. Can't tell that which one I prefer. My Elysium pairs nicely with Hugo2, SP2000Cu and SP1000Cu but M5 sounds superb with all my sources even SR15, Shanling M0 and iBasso DC01. Elysium obviously needs more power to be driven.
Their stock cables are very very good. I've tried Elysium with a lot of aftermarket cables but the stock cable still my favorite. Never tried M5 with any other cables because of the RCX. Anyone have tried pairing M5 with EA Horus? I have it collecting dust and intend to send it to Fir to replace its connectors. I want more treble sparkle and a bit thicker mids. It doesn't mean that M5 lacks of treble extension, I love my M5 the way it is. I just want a touch of difference and I think cable rolling is fun.
Thank you for your suggestions!