flinkenick's 17 Flagship IEM Shootout Thread (and general high-end portable audio discussion)
Jun 12, 2020 at 3:09 PM Post #22,711 of 39,414
Weeeeeeee!

Can’t wait to see what they came up with...
So just to recap....
-EE Odin out shortly (I'm guessing ~$3k)
-64A new universal out shortly (at least $2500)
-Noble Sultan released recently ($2900)
-Erlky limited edition out Tues ($5k??)
Not sure if I should :sob: or :scream: or :L3000:
 
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Jun 12, 2020 at 3:22 PM Post #22,712 of 39,414
So just to recap....
-EE Odin out shortly (I'm guessing ~$3k)
-64A new universal out shortly (at least $2500)
-Noble Sultan released recently ($2900)
-Erlky limited edition out Tues ($5k??)
Not sure if I should :sob: or :scream: or :L3000:

Deezam...fortunately for me I’ve retired from purchasing otherwise my wallet would be deeply troubled.
 
Jun 12, 2020 at 3:45 PM Post #22,713 of 39,414
So just to recap....
-EE Odin out shortly (I'm guessing ~$3k)
-64A new universal out shortly (at least $2500)
-Noble Sultan released recently ($2900)
-Erlky limited edition out Tues ($5k??)
Not sure if I should :sob: or :scream: or :L3000:

64's new universal is most likely going to be the K9, which - if it truly is a universal N8 of sorts - should be closer to $1700 than $2500. Also, JH are making 25 sets of a limited-edition custom Layla with exotic shells and faceplates.

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That one's coming in at a surprising $1999, which is $726 cheaper than a standard, custom Layla without any extra design options. So, at least one of them is gonna be sub-$2K. :D
 
Jun 12, 2020 at 3:47 PM Post #22,714 of 39,414
Anyone got any experience of the newer 2 pin ACS ambient range? Tempted to give one a go due to the vent and slightly lower isolation figure.
 
Jun 12, 2020 at 3:54 PM Post #22,715 of 39,414
64's new universal is most likely going to be the K9, which - if it truly is a universal N8 of sorts - should be closer to $1700 than $2500. Also, JH are making 25 sets of a limited-edition custom Layla with exotic shells and faceplates.

Screen Shot 2020-06-13 at 02.40.57.png

That one's coming in at a surprising $1999, which is $726 cheaper than a standard, custom Layla without any extra design options. So, at least one of them is gonna be sub-$2K. :D
Call me skeptical, but I sincerely hope you're right regarding the K9!
 
Jun 12, 2020 at 4:11 PM Post #22,718 of 39,414
Jun 12, 2020 at 4:26 PM Post #22,720 of 39,414
Call me skeptical, but I sincerely hope you're right regarding the K9!

Well, at CanJam NYC those were the only 2 new IEMs they featured, A18s and "K9", though "K9" is not the official model but rather a placeholder name.
 
Jun 12, 2020 at 4:29 PM Post #22,721 of 39,414
Has anyone had the chance to try the Lotoo Paw S1 and the FiR M5?

Not sure what it is about this combo but it's making me ignore my VE8 completely lmao.

Then again could be the honey moon period but wow the S1 really surprised me.

Mr @Rockwell75 I have a feeling it'd go very well with your LX and that new iPhone :wink:

Mentioned about it in S1 thread, here.
 
Jun 12, 2020 at 4:31 PM Post #22,722 of 39,414
VE allowed me to exchange my regular one for the LE since I bought mine a few days before it was announced, so I don’t have it anymore. Now I’m “patiently” waiting for my LE to arrive.

god, that wait must be brutal.

cannot imagine ever giving up the erlky voluntarily.

your wait is almost over...and it will be worth it.
 
Jun 12, 2020 at 4:38 PM Post #22,723 of 39,414
Well, at CanJam NYC those were the only 2 new IEMs they featured, A18s and "K9", though "K9" is not the official model but rather a placeholder name.
Sorry, to be clear...I hope @Deezel177 is correct about the K9's price. I actually agree that this new 64A universal is likely to be the K9 (vs. a U18s or something else)...
 
Jun 13, 2020 at 2:50 AM Post #22,724 of 39,414
64's new universal is most likely going to be the K9, which - if it truly is a universal N8 of sorts - should be closer to $1700 than $2500. Also, JH are making 25 sets of a limited-edition custom Layla with exotic shells and faceplates.

Screen Shot 2020-06-13 at 02.40.57.png

That one's coming in at a surprising $1999, which is $726 cheaper than a standard, custom Layla without any extra design options. So, at least one of them is gonna be sub-$2K. :D
Maybe I am getting cynical, but I wonder if that price is for the option to get the limited edition? So you select the standard Layla and then add the limited edition shells/faceplates as a design option to that.
 

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