VE also announced that this will be an ongoing annual project, where they come up with a new driver configuration and tuning for something unique each year.
So a planned obsolescence like iPhones or other tech products? I can't tell if that is appealing or discouraging. At least with computers and TVs, etc, you know there is objective progress in performance or features year over year but not sure the same can be said about an IEM w/ rearranged drivers.
So a planned obsolescence like iPhones or other tech products? I can't tell if that is appealing or discouraging. At least with computers and TVs, etc, you know there is objective progress in performance or features year over year but not sure the same can be said about an IEM w/ rearranged drivers.
That may be the case but I bet when EVE21 comes out, demand and resale for a EVE20 will naturally plummet. Newer is always perceived as better. When you purchase an IEM, isn't there a comfort in knowing it'll be relevant for more than 1 year? Maybe it's just me.
That may be the case but I bet when EVE21 comes out, demand and resale for a EVE20 will naturally plummet. Newer is always perceived as better. When you purchase an IEM, isn't there a comfort in knowing it'll be relevant for more than 1 year? Maybe it's just me.
The EVE20 won’t be available in 2021 - each one is a limited edition that’s, well, limited to the year it’s produced in
Some limited editions are really valuable to this day (say the Andro S or Andro gold which keep their value extremely well on the second hand market), others suck and you can get back 40-50% on them if that. If a monitor is desired, it’ll probably keep its value. If it ain’t, it probably won’t
The EVE20 won’t be available in 2021 - each one is a limited edition that’s, well, limited to the year it’s produced in
Some limited editions are really valuable to this day (say the Andro S or Andro gold which keep their value extremely well on the second hand market), others suck and you can get back 40-50% on them if that. If a monitor is desired, it’ll probably keep its value. If it ain’t, it probably won’t
That may be the case but I bet when EVE21 comes out, demand and resale for a EVE20 will naturally plummet. Newer is always perceived as better. When you purchase an IEM, isn't there a comfort in knowing it'll be relevant for more than 1 year? Maybe it's just me.
A higher driver count and MSRP are also typically perceived as better, so what'll happen if VE decide to make the EVE 21 a budget, dual-driver monitor?
That may be the case but I bet when EVE21 comes out, demand and resale for a EVE20 will naturally plummet. Newer is always perceived as better. When you purchase an IEM, isn't there a comfort in knowing it'll be relevant for more than 1 year? Maybe it's just me.
What does relevant have to do with your enjoyment and fullfilment ? Just be smart and buy something that fits your taste/preferences and that you will love for a long period of time
i have been put last 3.5 years , both ciem-wise (EE Zeus XR) and DAP-wise (Sony WM1A) and i feel extra good with my choices.
Are there 'better' stuff out there ? Of course.
Do i need to pay (almost) an arm and a leg to get them ? You betcha.
Do i have the upgraditis virus ? Nope.
Am i a happy camper ? 101%.
The S1 is one of those dongles that doesn’t generate much (if any) heat even after extended use (>2 hours straight). I also don’t notice any extra battery drain caused by the S1. I’ve been using various IEMs with them, mostly on 4.4mm out and have not tested any hard-to-drive headphones yet. So far, the sound I get out of this device is pretty great: details, soundstage, and vocal performance all exceed my expectations out of this little device. I’m seriously considering selling some of my portable DAC/amps.
I use the “Headphone” EQ option quite a bit actually, might soon become my default setting.
Sorry, I’m currently using an iPhone. By the way, the S1 comes with a type c to type c OTG cable so if you’re using an Android phone, you don’t need an extra lightning to type c cable like I do
The S1 is one of those dongles that doesn’t generate much (if any) heat even after extended use (>2 hours straight). I also don’t notice any extra battery drain caused by the S1. I’ve been using various IEMs with them, mostly on 4.4mm out and have not tested any hard-to-drive headphones yet. So far, the sound I get out of this device is pretty great: details, soundstage, and vocal performance all exceed my expectations out of this little device. I’m seriously considering selling some of my portable DAC/amps.
I use the “Headphone” EQ option quite a bit actually, might soon become my default setting.
Sorry, I’m currently using an iPhone. By the way, the S1 comes with a type c to type c OTG cable so if you’re using an Android phone, you don’t need an extra lightning to type c cable like I do
Not if you can find a lightning to type C cable that supports OTG functionality. Lotoo sells one that works with S1 and I also have another one from Zephone that works.
For cables like this, I actually prefer it to be stiff as the S1 will not move as much hanging in the air while I use my phone.
I thought Musictek gave those out for free to the first 50 orders or something. You should probably ask them about it because I also didn’t see this particular cable online, my local distributor just happen to have that cable in stock.
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