[491326]

beautiful

 

[Deezel177]

it's weird, if I use more precise language, I wouldn't say that the track sounds "above me", rather, it feels "higher than normal" like I was sitting on a low couch listening to them perform. I noticed this most on the Freddie freeloader from kind of blue. the saxophone (there's a saxophone on either side) is usually just below chest level when it is being played, but in the album they sound like they are shoulder height. I'm not sure what type of piano (left) was used in the recording, but it also sounds as if it were coming from shoulder height. the trumpet (center) sounds like it's just above eye level. my left ear isn't fully healed yet (I can hear up to 19 khz now but not very loudly) so my hearing isn't too precise at the moment.

I read up a little on the sound engineering of the recording. I'm listening to the dsd from acoustic sounds, which I believe was meant for speakers (does that even matter). the microphone placement isn't actually low, from pictures, it seems to be placed quite high up. the room they recorded in is pretty large too, there's plenty of reverb in the recording to be heard. this is a really old recording, recorded in mono using tape rather than digital.

I love this album all the same tho

Well, the track themselves are mono, but the resulting recording is always stereo. Otherwise, the track would have literally zero width; localised in a congested smush in the middle of your head. Reverb is also usually added via outboard gear rather than literally recorded, unless - again - the recording was made in a live environment with room mics to capture reverb off the walls. I’ll look it up and get back to you.

 

[Layman1]

Where's that from? It looks like the guy from "10 Things I Hate About You"

 

[491326]

Where's that from? It looks like the guy from "10 Things I Hate About You"

it's joseph gordon levitt, no idea from where

 

[PinkyPowers]

I posted this by accident in the Empire Ears thread last night. I guess I was passed the point of exhaustion, because I thought I posted it here instead.

So... here it is.
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If anyone is looking for a really affordable Phantom-like IEM...

The Simplicity of Honesty – A Review of the Accutone Studio S2
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Of course, I say that, having never heard Phantom. So please, take that with a pinch of salt.

 

[ctsooner22]

I posted this by accident in the Empire Ears thread last night. I guess I was passed the point of exhaustion, because I thought I posted it here instead.

So... here it is.
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If anyone is looking for a really affordable Phantom-like IEM...

The Simplicity of Honesty – A Review of the Accutone Studio S2
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Of course, I say that, having never heard Phantom. So please, take that with a pinch of salt.

thanks. Love seeing a more reference product at a lower cost. Just wondering what KIND of salt? May I recommend a nice Black Lava salt to go with the nice red. I believe it will be a wonderful complement.

 

[Deezel177]

The Erlkonig has finally been revealed! More subtle than I expected, but there's way more to this design than just flash. The shell itself is entirely made of pure silver and the faceplates are removable for both easy cosmetic swapping and accessing the dial that lets you choose between the four different signatures. (Image from @MyIEMStore on Instagram)

 

[Lucif6r6th]

The Erlkonig has finally been revealed! More subtle than I expected, but there's way more to this design than just flash. The shell itself is entirely made of pure silver and the faceplates are removable for both easy cosmetic swapping and accessing the dial that lets you choose between the four different signatures. (Image from @MyIEMStore on Instagram)

Wait till you see the whole package

 

[Deezel177]

Wait till you see the whole package

I saw some semblance of the full box on Euphoria’s Facebook page, but the mobile quality didn’t really reveal much.

 

[kubig123]

Wait till you see the whole package

yes,
it's the only earphone that instead of a pelican case will arrive in a safety box

 

[ctsooner22]

The Erlkonig has finally been revealed! More subtle than I expected, but there's way more to this design than just flash. The shell itself is entirely made of pure silver and the faceplates are removable for both easy cosmetic swapping and accessing the dial that lets you choose between the four different signatures. (Image from @MyIEMStore on Instagram)

yes,
it's the only earphone that instead of a pelican case will arrive in a safety box

So cool. Yes a safe would be nice.

 

[Ahmad313]

Vision Ear Erlkonig ,

 

[Layman1]

The Erlkonig has finally been revealed! More subtle than I expected, but there's way more to this design than just flash. The shell itself is entirely made of pure silver and the faceplates are removable for both easy cosmetic swapping and accessing the dial that lets you choose between the four different signatures. (Image from @MyIEMStore on Instagram)

Wowsers!
I'm a sucker for good design and aesthetics and this is a seriously nice job
I wonder how it sounds

 

[Deezel177]

Wowsers!
I'm a sucker for good design and aesthetics and this is a seriously nice job
I wonder how it sounds

These are my impressions from my CanJam write-up.

Vision Ears

Stationed at the opposite end of the Euphoria suite was German IEM manufacturer, Vision Ears. Amin and Marcel flew all the way to Singapore for the event, where they previewed their prototype universal flagship IEM: The Erlkonig. The Erlkonig is a 13-driver IEM with 4 switchable tunings – selected via a dial around the cavum of the shell. The IEM’s faceplate, shell design and tuning dial will be unveiled at High End Munich in May. The Erlkonig I heard had a specific tuning pre-selected, which I will refer to as the CanJam Singapore tuning.

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Vision Ears Erlkonig: The Erlkonig is a mainstream-tuned IEM with no particular bias towards any genre or tonal direction. Although this would imply a generic or unsubstantial signature, the Erlkonig strives because of a balance between versatility, engagement and technical performance. The CanJam tuning was particularly mid-bass-emphasised and lightly warm. Because of admirable low-end extension, bass notes are as melodious as they are easy to identify. Much like their flagship VE8, the Erlkonig crafts its energetic and inviting signature through dense notes set against a pitch-black background. But, in order to maximise soundscape expansion, the Erlkonig produces neutrally-sized instruments fanned out equally throughout its stage. Compared to similarly-tuned IEMs like the Jomo prototypes or the Unique Melody Mason V3, the VE flagship fares better in terms of note resolution and vocal definition. Because of an intricate balance between a lifted mid-bass, a linear midrange and a refined-yet-articulate treble, instruments sound more complete and coherent – even though they still lean more towards clarity than organicity.

The Erlkonig’s midrange is defined by an evenness that spans throughout its vocal range. Unlike the scale and forwardness of the VE8, the universal flagship sources its resolution through density and physical solidity. The aforementioned fully-formed instruments are equipped with a tactility that gives its presentation realism without the need for a brighter tone. Although a lower-treble lift exists to provide articulation in snare drums, hi-hats, etc., smoothness is excellently maintained through great headroom, a speedy decay and balance against low-end warmth. Like the VE8, the Erlkonig maintains a linear and neutrally-tuned upper-treble. It performs excellently in extension and transient response, forming generous amounts of micro-detail throughout the stage without forging an excessively wispy or crispy presentation. This sense of top-end control is also why the Erlkonig maintains a blacker background than the VE8. Its resolution, cleanliness and well-organised stage is a result of this achievement; maintaining both a spacious, roomy soundscape, and the dynamic impact of a boosted mid-bass.

Taken together, the current iteration of the Erlkonig is an excellent all-rounder. Although its mind-blowing rumoured price will only be palatable to the upper echelon of audiophilia, its performance evokes a similar vein of supremacy. The CanJam tuning was admittedly immensely enjoyable, but to me, it’ll take at least three more excellent signatures for this flagship to prove its worth – a challenge I’m sure Amin and Marcel won’t mind accepting with a wink and a smile.

 

[Cagin]

I dare say the pre reveal one looked hella better >:-]]

Shell etched too, tuning dial openly accssible but recessed under the concha on the inside ear side