[subguy812]

Dr. Jazz do you still have the Pono?

 

[ranfan]

I'm thinking of getting the Opus #2 now, sigh.. Destination: "Bottomless pit"

 

[Gavin C4]

The good thing about the wa8 or h2 is that they can run both headphones and iems. Dap not so much.

Any impression on the A18/Zeus with Hugo 2 pairing. Any background noise? Thanks.

 

[Fiberoptix]

A slightly random question. Would the perceived loudness of a Well sealing CIEM be higher than a headphone at same SPL in a silent environment?

 

[noplsestar]

this is best hobby i ever had so far

so much joy and pleasure , so many idle hours filled with pure bliss

i have spent thousands of euros here these last 7 years and i do not regret one single of them , whereas everytime i go out and spend 7 euros for a lousy drink i immediately think 'money spent on total BS'

Hobby? It’s a way of living!

 

[Mimouille]

I'm thinking of getting the Opus #2 now, sigh.. Destination: "Bottomless pit"

I just don't like the player in hand, it is a bit wide. Good quality, but just a bit wide.

 

[Dingding123]

Any impression on the A18/Zeus with Hugo 2 pairing. Any background noise? Thanks.

I've tried Zeus with Hugo 2. There is some hiss, but quite bearable when the music is playing.

 

[Gavin C4]

I've tried Zeus with Hugo 2. There is some hiss, but quite bearable when the music is playing.

This is what I worry about Hugo 2 pairing with A18. I was not sure it was the problem with the demo unit or there is little hiss for Hugo 2 in general.

 

[doctorjazz]

Dr. Jazz do you still have the Pono?

I have 2, actually, along with the Pioneer xdp-300r, and an iBasso DX90 (which I very rarely use). Right now using the Pioneer most.

 

[Ike1985]

This is what I worry about Hugo 2 pairing with A18. I was not sure it was the problem with the demo unit or there is little hiss for Hugo 2 in general.

My H2 should be in today, I'll get you that hiss info tomorrow. A18 is very dynamic and exciting so it makes the Hugo sound a little more dynamic which is a good thing. Most who object to Chord either say it's too mid forward or not dynamic enough. I really wanna hear Wa8 and compare that to H2 since I like tube sound.

 

[doctorjazz]

So, I noticed this in the Deals Thread, UE 30% off,

Ultimate Ears is offering 30% of custom iems UE18+ Pro $1050 USD, UERR for $699, etc.

Offer valid October 23rd, 2017 through October 30th, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST. *Excludes UE 4 Pro, 900s and accessories. Not valid with any other offer. Offer valid in the US only. Only orders entered during this time frame will qualify.

Tempting, no?

 

[proedros]

UE18 for 1050$ is a great price

if i didn't have Zeus XR i would probably jump all over it (plus i am 1000$ short )

http://theheadphonelist.com/rank-8-ultimate-ears-ue18-pro

 

[Kerouac]

UE18 for 1050$ is a great price

if i didn't have Zeus XR and was located in the US i would probably jump all over it (plus i am 1000$ short )

http://theheadphonelist.com/rank-8-ultimate-ears-ue18-pro

Fixed that for you! The '1000$ short' is just a detail of course

 

[doctorjazz]

I'm really gun shy about ciems these days, went for the acs Encore, never fit well, never sounded good, after warranty stopped working altogether. Feels like another $1k gamble...

 

[kubig123]

So, I noticed this in the Deals Thread, UE 30% off,

Ultimate Ears is offering 30% of custom iems UE18+ Pro $1050 USD, UERR for $699, etc.

Offer valid October 23rd, 2017 through October 30th, 2017 at 11:59 pm PST. *Excludes UE 4 Pro, 900s and accessories. Not valid with any other offer. Offer valid in the US only. Only orders entered during this time frame will qualify.

Tempting, no?

Intersting, I hope Empire Ears and/or 64audio will come out with some promotions too