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You are definitely KR5 candidate, unless you want something completely different from your Ra
Fir Audio Thread - Discussion and Impressions
You are definitely KR5 candidate, unless you want something completely different from your Ra
gazzington
Headphoneus Supremus
I’m considering the neon 4, krypton 6 and xenon 6. I currently own u12t, ier z1r, ie900, a8000, kse1200 and lcd i4. I listen to everything from classical to edm to metal and even electronic ambient music. Which of the firs would you people recommend?
Thank you Alex!You are definitely KR5 candidate, unless you want something completely different from your Ra
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I would give them a serious try before any decission. The Xe6 would definitely provide a new experience on top of what you are used to.Thank you Alex!
Please note, at first, I found the Kr5 more acceptable but the Xe6 won due to their much enjoyable musicality (it may takes time to adjust to the Xe6).
My 2 cents.
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I tried NE4, KR5 and XE6 back-to-back several months ago, and bought KR5. I haven't regretted my choice for a second and love KR5 every time I use it. I could still see a place for XE6 as well, if I had the funds. At the time of testing, I felt XE6 was too warm and the bass was too all-encompassing. It's almost like starting a fine dining experience and having port with your first course, then moving on to the hard stuff!
I think XE6 takes more time and brain burn-in to adjust to its presentation. Some module, tip and cable rolling would likely help to tune the presentation to taste. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the Frontier series though.
I think XE6 takes more time and brain burn-in to adjust to its presentation. Some module, tip and cable rolling would likely help to tune the presentation to taste. I don't think you can go wrong with any of the Frontier series though.
blotmouse
Headphoneus Supremus
It takes time to adjust to Kr5 as well, fyi. It's not just Xe6's bass levels you need to adjust to. Kr5's lower treble/upper mids is also something your brian needs to adjust to. At first it comes across dull. Soon enough, everything falls into place just like Xe6 does. Just at another part of the FR.
Each subsequent adjustment period is shorter but it never fully goes away. Takes me around 3-8 mins now after 6 months of use.
iirc, Ne4 was the most adjustment free, but also the more pedestrian listen.
instead of KR5, I would choose Odin. and the best of both - XE6
Same boat. Having the Odin negates the need for a KR5.
I need to get more time with the NE4 - the only one in the Frontiers series I'm not sure about yet.
Thank you all for the input. Order placed for a KR5- I have auditioned both and the XE6 struck me as similar to the MMR Thummim (which I loved).
However, it also sounded like the bass was a little overwhelming and that the overall sound signature rather coloured as a result.
I preferred the KR5 but never formed a proper opinion on it due to the brevity of my time with the IEM. It sounds like it will be right up my alley sound-wise so pretty excited to get it.
At any rate, glad to finally get in on the FIR Audio hype train, all of the Frontier Series models have been on my radar for way too long!
However, it also sounded like the bass was a little overwhelming and that the overall sound signature rather coloured as a result.
I preferred the KR5 but never formed a proper opinion on it due to the brevity of my time with the IEM. It sounds like it will be right up my alley sound-wise so pretty excited to get it.
At any rate, glad to finally get in on the FIR Audio hype train, all of the Frontier Series models have been on my radar for way too long!
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That's a very fair point, I still find that with KR5. It doesn't take long to adjust, but I'd still like a bit more treble emphasis for my tastes. Not wanting to get into the whole cable rabbit hole, but I am wondering whether a change of cables would help just bring a little more liveliness to the top end.
One thing I absolutely love about KR5 is its ability to just disappear. Regardless of track or genre, it seems to get out of the way and present an immersive musical experience. No party tricks, no gimmicks, just great music.
all the "problems" with excessive bass in XE6 are solved by the cable and the selection of eartips.
Believe me, everything has been tried.
If you are willing to invest the time, money and effort. I know I am not- after a plug, play and forget experience
I don't know--I guess my experience was different than everyone else's. Out of the box, I didn't find the XE6 overly bassy. By audiophile standards, compared to a neutral IEM, maybe? But I'm used to a warm sound. I'm running a Sony DAP, Audeze over ears, and the raptgo hook x as a daily driver. I found the xe6 with the gold modules just fine out of the box. The kr5 was a close runner up, and for the price difference, I could see going with the kr5 and putting the cost difference towards a DAP and nicer cable. If money was no object, I enjoyed the extra bit of detail at the top on the xe6. It made it more of a daily driver for me.
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