[LyPForever]

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I've not spent much time with the Parterre but the little time I spent with it, I wouldn't have called it similar to the 334. The signature of the Parterre just felt like it shifted the 334 up the FR somewhat. Not as warm as the 334, and extended the trebles. However I've read here somewhere some felt the Parterre had a bigger soundstage than the 334 and I have to admit I've not heard that yet myself. For that moment i tested it, the 334 to me still had a wider soundstage.
 
But until I get my hands on the Parterre for an extended period of time the above isn't conclusive.

After 1 month for extended listening , I do feel the 334 has a bit wider soundstage and a bit fuller mid , thicker sounding on 334, but I still love the airier sound and more extend treble , more balance on the parterre
 
@: wow , I need that portable case xD , look great and very convenient

 

[AnakChan]

After 1 month for extended listening , I do feel the 334 has a bit wider soundstage and a bit fuller mid , thicker sounding on 334, but I still love the airier sound and more extend treble , more balance on the parterre
 
@: wow , I need that portable case xD , look great and very convenient

 
Cool. Not going mad with what I heard with the Parterre. I'm supposed to get some demo models to do a proper listen and critique but nothing yet. 2 weeks ago at Fujiya, ExpatInJapan & I were there doing a DAP comparison and they had just received shipment from FitEar with these cases. We were given one each - generous of them! I use it daily and feel much better about using these than the circular UM clampshell of which my MH335DWs used to be squashed into. I thought they were just promotional cases and didn't think they were sold as accessories.

 

[spkrs01]

Just posted this on the 334 thread thought I would post it here too

 
I listened to the Parterre extensively yesterday at Jaben yesterday.......
 
For me it is totally different sounding from the 334. It is more delicate, sparkly with a very nice coherent presentation. Mids are not as rich nor full sounding as the 334, nor is the bass. Highs extends more on the Parterre. While the 334 exhibits more of a head space type presentation, the Parterre is 80% out of the head and in front.
 
The Parterre and the 334 actually complements each other very well. 
 
Suyama San recommends 100 to 150 hours, and classical music as the Parterre's forte.... 

 

[B[van]]

It could be preordered here for 1,490 yen

http://www.e-earphone.jp/shopdetail/003119000002

Is it just me or does that barrel in the middle look like a cable winder-like device? Haha

 

[DigitalFreak]

Where the heck are you guys getting your Parterre IEM's from? PriceJapan no longer carries them and the few places that have them are in Japan and refuse to ship overseas or are back ordered for weeks. Jaben doesn't even have them listed online.

 

[spkrs01]

Is it just me or does that barrel in the middle look like a cable winder-like device? Haha

I am sure one would use it for that purpose but it's intentions are to help prevent the crushing of the case.......

 

[EveTan]

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Where the heck are you guys getting your Parterre IEM's from? PriceJapan no longer carries them and the few places that have them are in Japan and refuse to ship overseas or are back ordered for weeks. Jaben doesn't even have them listed online.

They purchased them either from the Fujiya Event or some limited models that Suyama-san brought over the HK on a business trip. They're just lucky folk.

 

[DigitalFreak]

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They purchased them either from the Fujiya Event or some limited models that Suyama-san brought over the HK on a business trip. They're just lucky folk.

Quite lucky indeed.

 

[kkcc]

Finally got to demo the Parterre today.  Cutting to the chase, no, I didn't got it.  In fact today was the first time ever my wallet scored a decisive victory against my head-fi lust!  It was a great day for my wallet - it defeated the latest star from the far east in the Parterre, plus it also defeated the even deadlier 1plus2 (that's a story for another thread), on the same afternoon no less! 

 
I was early for my scheduled meet up with Gavin and decided to kill time at Jaben (at the risk of killing my wallet).  I was quite excited to hear about Gavin's impression on the Parterre and need to hear it for myself.  Kudos to Jaben HK for their hospitality as always.  The Parterre is finely crafted just as it siblings and exoduses craftsmanship and class.  But this is expected from Fitear and especially these units are especially brought over by the man himself.  I expected no less and the Parterre demo didn't disappoint.  I spent about an hour with them on 001 cable straight out of my AK120 and below are my impressions (largely based on comparison with FT334 with Twagv3).  This unit is also not run-in yet so take my impression with a truckload of salt.
 

 
Fit and ergonomics - Fit wise it is very good.  It's smaller and sit more comfortably in my ears than its bigger sibling  the FT334.  It is actually not much bigger than the 111.  Stock cable is the 001 which I have been accustomed to but may present some ergonomic issues for first time Fitear users.  For me the overall ergonomic is a touch better than the FT334 and close to the shures or westone apart from the stiff cable.
 
Sound - being billed as a classical specialist I was expecting a sound closer to 111 but with bigger headstage and fuller timbre but without the bass impact and lush voices of the 334.  I was quite surprised from the get go that I hear it as actually closer to the 334 than the 111 but actually with a sound stage narrower than the 334.  It delivers plenty of details across all bands and has enough bass and sub bass impact for those who prefers a more neutral/analytical signature.  The base was fast and with just enough decay such that it does not sound too tight. Double bass and cellos sounded very lifelike. Mids are not as warm, lush, intimate as the 334 and actually fit the bill of Parterre as it gives you some distance between the you and the sound.  This is both a strength and weakness - depending on the track you may like it or feel it doesn't engage you enough.  The treble extends well and is very smooth with zero sibilance but I don't find it extending significantly more than the 334. 
 
Intangibles - If I'm to describe the sound with one word I would say it's smoooooooth.  It is smooth in the sense that transition from sub bass to the high of highs are seamless.  Never noticed any spike or trough.  It is also smooth in the sense how it deliver individual notes.  The articulation of every notes are very even - the attach, sustain, decays phases are all almost too even that one may find it too mellow or timid.  This might be just because the unit has not been run-in but this caused it struggle to deliver some verses that require a touch of staccato or power.  Please do not confuse it with bass/treble presence - they are definitely there and quantity/quality is sufficient but just seems too smooth in the delivery and lacks power to create the excitement (for example passages from the 1812 Overtures or the Beethoven or Mahler symphonies).  However, this quality gives it a very dreamy sound for chamber music like Bach concertos, Haydn string quartets, and especially impressive on Ma yo-yo's  unaccompanied Bach cello suites.  The melody just flow magically in front of you:
 

 
 
 
Value - My wallet would have been dead again if it wasn't already kileld by the FT334+Twag v3 8-conductor.  I would definitely recommend it for those who 1) don't own an FT334, 2) owned an  FT334 but bother with the lush mids and long decay in bass, 3) wanted to own an FT334 but bothered by its fit and comfort, 4) is into chamber, solos, jazz, unplugged vocals, soul, R&B.  If Suyama san would have priced this closer to the 111, I would have deem this a steal.  Given the US$150 price differential against the FT334, it became more subjective and it would be interesting to hear comparison and contrast against the 334 when more of us get a chance to demo/purchase.
 
In fact if I didn't have my next appointment with Gavin, I might still have gotten it to see how I like it after the unit had been run-in.  I had a feeling my wallet's victory is temporary.  

  

 

[music_4321]

To all those who follow this thread:

I know there are plenty, plenty of music_4321 fans out there — hey, if I wasn't music_4321 myself, I'd be a fan of that very sweet sparrow, too.

So, here's a request: I'd like to ask anybody kind enough to be able to get hold of a brand new unit before PriceJapan or Musica Acoustics does (no demo units, please) to PM me and let me know if they could possibly help me acquire a pair as, needless to say, I'd very much like to own / audition a pair.

Please see this post as a unique opportunity to score some brownie points with our most esteemed friendly and joyful sparrow, or, in the very unlikely event that you're not that fond of our flawed cranky sparrow, perhaps just a great opportunity to show some great (HF) community spirit.

Thanks

 

[music_4321]

Not a single PM in the last 24 hrs. Three possible reasons for this:

a)  Not as many music_4321 fanboys out there as I thought. (big blow to my ego if that really is the case)

b)  There's no such thing as "HF community spirit"

c)  The Parterres are really very hard to get even if you live in Japan / Tokyo.

 

[Vitor Teixeira]

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Not a single PM in the last 24 hrs. Three possible reasons for this:

a)  Not as many music_4321 fanboys out there as I thought. (big blow to my ego if that really is the case)

b)  There's no such thing as "HF community spirit"

c)  The Parterres are really very hard to get even if you live in Japan / Tokyo.

 
You're loosing your touch.
But i suspect you're right on a/c.

 

[tomscy2000]

The fanboys are just too starstruck to send a PM...

 

[kalbee]

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Not a single PM in the last 24 hrs. Three possible reasons for this:

a)  Not as many music_4321 fanboys out there as I thought. (big blow to my ego if that really is the case)

b)  There's no such thing as "HF community spirit"

c)  The Parterres are really very hard to get even if you live in Japan / Tokyo.

As far as b) goes, indeed. Where is your "HF community spirit" by not having a location shown? 

 

[music_4321]

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You're loosing your touch.
 
But i suspect you're right on a/c.

 
Not very nice, Vitor Teixeira — there are rare occasions when my ego can be very fragile.
 
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As far as b) goes, indeed. Where is your "HF community spirit" by not having a location shown? 

 
 
Too risky! As tomsy2000 rightly points out, "the fanboys are just too starstruck", and I wouldn't want them to do to me what young girls used to do to the Beatles back in the day. I guess a PM asking for my location might help… or looking at the items I'm selling might help others at least work out I'm located somewhere within the European Union.